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Accepting summer employment applications! Deadline is April 15th.

Summer Camps 2024 - Registration opens April 1st. Grades are as of Fall 2024.
Noises Sports Academy – June 17-21 pending last day of school (Volleyball, Cheerleading, Basketball) and June 24-28 (Baseball and Softball)
Grades 1-9 (varies by sport)

Pokemon Engineering using LEGO Materials – July 1-3, Grades K-5

Abrakadoodle Kick, Catch, and Splash Art Camp –July 1-3, Ages 6-10

Summer Day Camp – July 8-August 16, Grades 1-8

Skyhawks Mini-Hawk and Multi-Sport Tots
Wednesday evenings, July 10-August 14, Ages 2-7

Skyhawks Beginning Golf - July 15-19, Ages 5-9

Skyhawks Tennis Camp- July 22-26, Ages 7-12

Abrakadoodle Mini Doodlers Let’s Go Camping - July 29-August 2,
Ages 3-5

Abrakadoodle World Travel and Extreme STEM Art Camp - August 5-9,
Ages 6-10

CAS Soccer Camp – August 19-23, Ages 4-14

Transportation Engineering using LEGO Materials - August 19-23
Grades K-2

MARVELous Engineering Using LEGO Materials, August 19-23,
Grades 3-5


March Programs
18+ Pick-up Basketball: Monday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., March 4, 11, 18, 25  and Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. March 7, 14, 21, 28.  $32 for session or $5 drop-in. Municipal Gym.

35+ Pick-up Basketball:  Sunday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. March  3, 10, 17, 24 (no March 31). $16 for session or $5 drop-in. Municipal Gym.

Boot Camp: 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.  February 13- April 4. 1x/week $64 or $10 drop-in. Classes will be held in the Old Town Hall on Town Street on Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. and in the Municipal Gym on Thursday, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.

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! We have in person class on Sundays and Wednesdays and a virtual option via Facebook on Wednesday. Sunday: January 14- February 18; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Senior Center. Wednesday: February 21- March 27, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building, Parks & Rec Activity Room. $60 for a 6 week session or $15 for a single class.

18+ Pickleball Sessions:  Beginner: (Must have participated in beginner clinic or have previous pickleball experience/knowledge of rules) Monday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. March 4, 11, 18, 25. Wednesday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.* March 6, 13, 20, 27. Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. March 7, 14, 21, 28. Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.* March 3, 10, 17, 24 (no March 31). Intermediate: Monday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  March 4, 11, 18, 25. Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.,6:30 - 8:30 p.m.* March 6, 13, 20, 27. Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 1, 8, 15, 22. Sunday 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.* March 3, 10, 17, 24 (no March 31). Advanced 3.5+: Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. March 7, 14, 21, 28. Cost: $24 for a 4-day session if you register online. Municipal Gym. *All participants MUST register online for Wednesday evening 4:30-6:30 & 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday classes. No drop-ins allowed for these sessions. 

18+ Pickleball: Pickleball Small Group Lessons:  We are offering the programs below presented by a certified IPTPA pickleball instructor who is also a CT certified health, physical education, and science teacher who volunteers her time for our programs. You will need a minimum of 2 participants to sign up for any session. You will be given contact information for our instructor to arrange a date and time which works for your group. 1. Introduction to Pickleball (one hour session, 2-4 participants maximum- cost $20 for the group) 2. Improving Skills for Pickleball (one-hour sessions, 2-4 player maximum, $20 for the group, two-hour sessions $40 for the group). 3. Pickleball Drills for Skills (one-hour sessions, 2-4 player maximum, $20 for the group, two-hour sessions $40 per group). 4. Learn to Play Pickleball Safely (3-day clinic, 2-4 player maximum- cost $60 for the group, groups of 8 maximum are $120). 

18+ Pickleball Advanced Beginner Clinic: This clinic is for players with basic knowledge of pickleball rules. Participants will engage in warm-up activities, review proper footwork to maintain balance, positioning for shots and many other injury prevention tips in this clinic. The proper mechanics for all basic pickleball skills and game rules and strategies will be reviewed. Participants need proper footwear, comfy clothes, water bottles, and safety eyewear is recommended. Class taught by an IPTPA Certified Instructor. Wednesday, March 6,13,20, 27. 12:30-2:30 p.m. $40 for session. Municipal Gym.

16+ Volleyball: Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. February  6, 13, 20, 27. $16 for session or $5 drop-in. Municipal Gym.

18+ Open Gym Soccer: Monday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. March 4, 11, 18, 25.  $16 session. $5 Drop-in. Municipal Gym.

Indoor Youth Soccer Grades K-3: Youth soccer with CAS Coaches. Tuesdays, March 5 - April 2. Grades K-1: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Grades 2-3: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. East Haddam Elementary School Gym. Cost $60.

Youth Spring Outdoor Soccer with CAS Coaches for Pre-K Age 4-Grade 4: Pre-K (Age 4) and K Soccer Saturdays with CAS Coaches- Saturdays, April 27-June 8 (No May 25). 2:00-2:55 p.m.Nichols field. Cost: $70. Grades 1-4: Two days of soccer fun!!! Saturdays, April 27-June 8: Skills and drills with CAS coaches. Grades 1 & 2: 3:00-3:55 p.m. Grades 3 & 4: 4:00-4:55 p.m. Tuesdays, April 30-May 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Traditional games with volunteer parent coaches. Volunteer coaches will receive free registration for one child.Nichols Field. Cost: $85

Basketball Fundamentals for Grades 6-8: with Coach Lombardo. Clinic will focus on ball handling and shooting. Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and Thursdays, March 7, 14*, 21*, 28. 2:15-3:30 p.m. Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School Gym. *March 14, 12:15-1:30p.m. *March 21, Municipal Gym. Transfer bus provided. Cost: $120 for all 8 days.

Skyhawks Track & Field: Grades 4-8. Using special equipment, our exercises and drills will prepare athletes for a future in cross-country, track and field events, distance running, while inspiring a love for running and being active. The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down techniques are all covered in this unique program.Tuesdays, April 16-May 28 (No May 7). 5-6:30p.m. Nathan Hale-Ray High School Track. Cost: $99.

Home School Family Open Gym: Open gym offers a safe place for homeschool families to get together, burn off some energy, and have fun! Bring your families and sports/game equipment to the Municipal Gym. Parks & Rec equipment is available upon request. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free of charge.

Mad Science  Energy, Forces, Flight: Grades 1-3. In this exciting after school series, students explore inertia, gravity and centripetal force! They will learn about tension and compression as we experiment to see what the strongest shapes are. We will also learn through play about potential and kinetic energy. Many more exciting topics will be covered throughout the term. Mondays, April 15-May 20. 3:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m. East Haddam Elementary School.Cost: $138

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