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.

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Upcoming Programs

18+ Pick-up Basketball: Monday, October 5, 19, 26 (No Oct.12). $12 for session or $5 drop-in. Municipal Gym.

30+ Pick-up Basketball: Sunday, October 4, 11, 18, 25. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. $16 for session or $5 drop-in. Municipal Gym.

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. October 27 - December 17 (No Nov. 26). 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, October 4, 11, 18, 25. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Open to all levels. Wednesday, October 7, 14, 21 (No Oct 28). 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Beginner. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Intermediate/Advanced. Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 (No Oct. 29). 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Intermediate. Friday, October 2, 9, 16, 23 (No Oct. 30). 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Open to all levels. Municipal Gym. 

Pickleball Small Group Lessons: Small group private lessons for 2 - 4 players. Choose from 3 class options: Intro. to pickleball, Improving skills, or Skills & Drills. Dates Available: Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. $24 per group (2-4 players) for a 90 minute session.

16+ Open Gym Soccer: Monday, October 5, 19, 26 (No Oct. 12). 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. $12 for session or $5 Drop-in. Municipal Gym.

16+ Co-Ed Volleyball: Tuesday, October 6, 20 (No Oct. 13, 27). 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $8 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: October 4 - November 8. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Senior Center. Wednesday: September 23 - October 28. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Senior Center/ Parks & Rec Activity room. $65 for each 6 week session or $15 for a single class.

Puzzle Palooza: 2 hour Jigsaw Puzzle-building competition. Join us for a fun night of puzzling! Gather your team of 2-4 people and get ready to beat the clock. All teams will receive the same 500-piece competition puzzle, then race to finish it the fastest.Thursday, October 8, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. $28/team.

Abrakadoodle: Grade 4 -5. Discover the earth and space through an art STEAM adventure that reuses materials and explores everything from planets to pollinators, trees to technology, and oceans to outer space! Thursdays, November 5 - December 3 (No Nov. 26). 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School. Cost $72.

Futsal: Grades 1 - 6. Futsal is a fast, indoor soccer game played with five players on each team. It is like regular soccer, but played on a hard basketball court instead of a big grassy field. Tuesdays, November 3 - 24. Grades 2 - 3: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Grades 4 - 6: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. East Haddam Elementary. Cost: $80.

Home School Family Open Gym: Open gym offers a safe place for home school families to get together, burn off some energy, and have fun! Bring your family and sports/game equipment to the Municipal Gym. Parks & Rec equipment is available upon request. Suitable for all ages. Tuesday, October 6, 20 (No Oct. 13, 27). 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Registration required. $5 per family.

Stop the Bleed Course: This is a FREE 60-90 minute class presented by STOP THE BLEED, American College of Surgeons. Learn how to stop bleeding until the First Responders arrive. Next class is Monday, October 19, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Municipal Building, Meeting Room 3. Space is limited. 


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