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Parks and Rec Notes!
We are proud to provide you with our activity registration system and website.
To get started:
Create an Account with all your household information. The data provided - emergency contacts, medical information, etc. - will help us better serve you. This info will also be automatically placed into your registration forms.
When you’re ready to start registering for activities, be sure to review the How to Register for an Activity page.
You can now donate to our Lukas Breton Scholarship Button with PayPal.
Upcoming Programs
We are excited to announce our 2026 Music on the River Series line-up!
Mondays on the lawn of Goodspeed Musicals
6:30 p.m.
July 13 On the Trail
July 20 Yarn
July 27 The Love Dogs
August 3 US Coast Guard Guardians Big Band
August 10 House of Hamill
August 17 Caravan of Thieves
18+ Pick-up Basketball: Monday, August 3, 17, 24, 31 (No Aug. 10). Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. $32 for session or $5 drop-in. Municipal Gym.
30+ Pick-up Basketball: Sunday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. $20 for session or $5 drop-in. Nathan Hale-Ray High School.
Boot Camp Fitness: Ages 16+. Boot Camp Fitness offers custom small group training sessions offered by a Certified Personal Trainer. Our sessions focus on exercises and functional training. A 60-minute workout with a 15-minute ending stretch will improve your core strength and balance. August 25 - October 15. Classes will be held in the Old Town Hall on Town Street on Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. and Municipal Gym on Thursday, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. 1x/week $64, 2x/week $96, or $10 drop-in.
18+ Pickleball Sessions: Sunday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Open to all levels. Wednesday, August 12, 26 (No Aug. 5, 19). 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Beginner. Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Intermediate/Advanced. Thursday, August 13, 27 (No Aug. 6, 20). 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Intermediate. Friday, August 7, 14, 21, 28. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Open to all levels. Municipal Gym.
16+ Open Gym Soccer: Monday, August 2, 17, 24, 31 (No Aug. 10). 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. $16 for session or $5 Drop-in. Municipal Gym.
16+ Co-Ed Volleyball: Tuesday, August 4, 18, 25 (No Aug. 11). 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12 for session or $5 Drop-in. Municipal Gym.
Gentle Yoga: This class is appropriate for all levels of fitness or yoga experience. Ages 16 and up. Improve your strength and flexibility while decreasing stress. Enjoy moving your body and breathing mindfully! Sunday: August 16 - September 20. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Senior Center. Wednesday: August 5 - September 9. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Senior Center/ Parks & Rec Activity room. $65 for each 6 week session or $15 for a single class.
CAS Summer Soccer Camp: Ages 4 -15. Grouped for ages 4-6, 7-10, 11-15. CAS focuses on creating a fun learning environment while fostering a love for the game. Soccer for all levels of ability. August 17- 21st. Ages 4-6, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. $138. Ages 6-15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $186. Fee includes a t-shirt. Nathan Hale-Ray HS Soccer Field.
Cheer Camp Grades 1-8: Cheer camp will teach age-appropriate fundamental cheerleading and dance skills including cheerleading motion technique, dances, jumps, tumbling and stunts presented in a safe environment. No experience necessary. Coach Corbett will provide a welcoming and supportive environment for anyone who has ever been interested in trying cheerleading! August 3 - August 6. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost $125 per week, Municipal Gym.
Food Explorers Camp: Grades 1-3. A hands-on camp where young chefs create delicious, made-from-scratch dishes! Campers will mix, roll, and shape their way through savory favorites like Mozzarella Breadsticks, Wonton Cups, Fresh Pasta, and Stuffed Flatbreads, all while learning essential kitchen techniques. It’s all about fresh ingredients, creative cooking, and the joy of making it all by hand.
August 17 - 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $192. Parks & Rec Activity Room.
Swim Lessons: Swim lessons designed to build safe and confident swimmers through supportive,
child-centered instruction. Small group lesson size. Limited spots available. August 3 - 6. Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. 30-minute lesson time determined by skill level. See website for skill levels. Cost $100. East Haddam Town Beach.
Fall Youth Soccer: Pre-K (Age 4) - Grade 6. Registration opens July 1. Pre-K (Age 4) and K: Saturdays: Skills and Drills with CAS Coaches. September 12 - October 24 (No October 10). 2:00 - 2:55 p.m. Cost: $75. Grades 1 - 6: Two days of soccer fun! Saturdays: Skills and Drills with CAS Coaches. September 12 - October 24 (No October 10). Grades 1 - 2: 3:00 - 3:55 p.m. Grades 3 - 6: 4:00 - 4:55 p.m. Tuesdays: Traditional Games, September 15 - October 20.5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Cost: $85. Volunteer coaches will receive free registration for one child. Nichols Field. Registration Deadline August 16.
East Haddam Town Beach Parking Permit
As of Saturday, May 23, 2026 all vehicles must have a Town of East Haddam permit or visitor’s daily pass to park at the Town Beach through September 7 (Labor Day). The Town Beach is open daily from dawn until dusk. Lifeguards are on duty daily from 10am-5pm, beginning June 20. All visitors must adhere to the beach regulations (below) or will be asked to leave.
PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENT RESIDENT PASSES
Town permits may be obtained at no cost from the East Haddam Public Works Department. If you do not have a current permit, we will accept a driver’s license with current East Haddam/Moodus/Lake Hayward address noted. If driver’s license does not include an East Haddam/Moodus/Lake Hayward address, a suitable proof of residency such as tax bill or utility bill must also be presented. Driver’s license or photo ID will be matched with either the tax bill or utility bill.
Note: Registered motorcycles require a parking pass.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR VISITORS/NON-RESIDENTS
Non-resident daily passes may be obtained in person from the Town Beach parking attendant. Parking pass must be placed on the car dashboard, so it is visible to beach attendant. Please note, there is no parking on the street and there is NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ALLOWED.
A non-resident season pass may be purchased at our Parks and Rec Office (1 Plains Road, Moodus, CT 06469) or on our website www.easthaddamrec.com (must create an account). Season passes are not available for purchase at the beach. A completed application must accompany payment. If paying by check, please make payable to: EHPR, P.O. Box 385, Moodus, CT 06469. All season passes will be mailed to the address provided or may be picked up in person at the Parks and Rec Office. Season passes must be hung from rear-view mirror so they are visible to beach attendant. Please note parking on the street and OVERNIGHT PARKING ARE NOT ALLOWED.
DAILY FEE
$20 PER CAR VEHICLE
NO REFUNDS
SEASON FEE
$120 PER CAR
Kayak Storage Rental
We are excited to offer kayak rack storage rental at the East Haddam Town Beach. Many thanks to Aaron Allen who constructed the kayak racks as part of his Eagle Scout Project.
Kayak Rack Storage Application
Concussion Information
Child Abuse Prevention Information
Pursuant to Public Act No. 21-64 (Governor’s Task Force on Justice for Abused Children in Connecticut – GTF), we are providing a copy of the Governor’s Child Abuse Prevention Information.
Here are the links to the documents:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/GTF-CJA/HB-6113/Grooming_Connecticut-Safe-Sport-Policy-Child-Abuse-Prevention_Digital.pdf
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/GTF-CJA/HB-6113/Connecticut-Safe-Sport-Policy-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Final.pdf