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Sign Up for Fun Summer Programs with the Recreation Department

Summer Fun begins with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department

Sign Up For Fun Summer Programs with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department

Looking for great programs for your family to make 2019 the best summer ever? You don’t have to travel far to make the most beautiful memories. Plan your Suffield-"Stay-cation" today. We have a variety of fun programs for the whole family right here in Suffield with the Parks and Recreation Department. With affordable prices, attentive staff and programs that will make you and your family smile, summer is sure to be unforgettable. For a full listing of all of our programs-please visit www.suffieldrec.com. You can register and pay online! If you have any questions please contact 860-668-3862. There are a variety of enjoyable programs for the whole family. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming program!

Kids Korner/Morning Munchkins Camp
Kids Korner/Morning Munchkins Camp is for children ages 3 through those entering grade 2. Morning Munchkins is specifically designed for children age three which is held in conjunction with Kid’s Korner Camp. Children will enjoy arts & crafts, parachute and water play, story time, games, special events and much more! No theme or week is ever the same. Your child will have a blast in this interactive camp.

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Sunrise Day Camp
Sunrise Day Camp is for children in grades two through five will be held at Sunrise Park. Children will participate in many fun activities including arts and crafts, games, sports, special events, learning about the environment, nature and swimming lessons along with other enjoyable interactive activities.

Tween Adventure Camp
NEW THIS YEAR: Trips to Farmington River Tubing & Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park!

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Don’t miss out on the fun this summer! Tweens entering grade 6-8 get ready for a summer adventure filled with team challenges, high tech treasure hunts, special event days, and much more. Make some new friends, and have a blast at Tween Adventure Camp! Optional basic swim stroke review and free swim and will be part of this camp (This is not an American Red Cross sanctioned program). Each two week session will include trips

Other specialized programs and camps include some of our most popular favorite camps and some newly added for 2019 including many new adult programs including:

Paint It Like Picasso, Crafty Kids Camp, Crafty Creations, Once Upon a Cake, Kids Classic Cooking and Healthy Habits, Youth Pick-Up Basketball, Swimming Lessons, Intro to Swim, Tennis Lessons, Tennis Camp, Tennis For Tots, Horseback Riding, Performing Arts Summer Theater Program, Baseball Clinics, Softball Clinics, UK International Soccer Camp. PopStar Singing Program, Yoga at Babb’s Beach, Mindfulness and Yoga in the Morning at Spaulding School, Cupcake Decorating for Kids, Cupcake Decorating for Adults, Powerburn Fitness Program, Tabata Boot Camp, Suffield new Running Club for families, Field Hockey and Volleyball Camps. We have great programs for the whole family to enjoy and hope you will be a part of all of the new incredible summer memories we will create this year.


The Suffield Parks and Recreation Department also offers inclusive Special Needs Programs and Group Outings
These programs foster friendships, socialization, promote community involvement and independence. The group enjoys educational presentations, fitness activities, crafting classes, games and evening trips that are inclusive. We also go on many fun outings throughout the year. The program is geared for high school students through adult. Enrollment is on a first come first paid basis. Volunteers are always welcome. If you wish to join the group and receive notifications of upcoming events you must pre-register. Please contact Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Director of Special Programs at (860)-668-3862. We have many enjoyable events planned for the summer including Field Night, Dinner and Ice-Cream fun, June Prom-Community Dance in collaboration with the 2nd Baptist Church, Mini Horse Night and Bingo night fun!
Pre-registration is required for all programs. For more information and to register, please visit www.suffieldrec.com

Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Director of Special Programs-Suffield Parks and Recreation Department

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