Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT

 
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Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
Fall 2022
PROGRAMS   ACTIVITIES      SPECIAL EVENTS

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Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
Preschool Tumble Class with World Cup Connecticut                     Creature Feature, Volume 2 + Bugs!:
                                                                Ages 2-4                                                              Mad Science Workshops
                                                                Wednesdays Sept. 21st-Oct. 19th                                       Ages 3.5-5
                                                                 6:30pm-7:15pm                                                        Saturday Oct. 29th
                                                                $40/ Child                                                            11am-12pm
                                                                111 W. Dudley Town Road Bloomfield                                    $30/Two 30min Workshops

Preschool
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                                                                Preschool tumble class is designed to encourage whole body
                                                                exercise, including development in strength, flexibility, and         Creature Feature, Volume 2 - This class explores the many
                                                                coordination. Classes are structured, but not rigid so that           different characteristics of animals and why they exist. What
                                                                children are able to channel their physical energy while learning     features can we use to identify different animals? Creature

Programs
                                                                to socialize with other students in a safe and fun environment.       Feature Volume 2 focuses mostly on how animals camouflage
                                                                 *This program is located at 111 W. Dudley Town Rd.*                  themselves from predators.

                                                                All tumbling instructors, from World Cup Connecticut                  Bugs! - Children are introduced to the world of entomology.
                                                                competitive cheerleading gym, are USASF certified in tumbling         Examining real specimens and models help children familiarize
                                                                instruction of all levels.                                            themselves with insect anatomy. They discover that insects
                                                                                                                                      have specific body parts that set them apart from other
                                                                                                                                      arthropods. An insect habitat match-up helps children
                                                                                                                                      understand how insects adapt to their environment. They learn
                                                                                                                                      how insects defend themselves and pollinate plants

Smart Start Basketball                                          Creature Feature, Volume 1 + Animal Friends:                          Space Frontiers + Energy and Motion:
Ages 3-7                                                        Mad Science Workshops                                                 Mad Science Workshops
Fridays Sept. 16th-Oct. 14th                                    Ages 3.5-5                                                            Ages 3.5-5
        Oct. 28th- Dec. 2nd                                     Saturday Oct. 8th                                                     Saturday Nov. 11th
5:30pm-6:15pm                                                   11am-12pm                                                             11am-12pm
$50/Session                                                     $30/Two 30min Workshops                                               $30/Two 30min Workshops
                                                                Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
Smart Start Basketball teaches the fundamentals on how to                                                                             Space Frontiers - Take your group on a trip through the solar
play organized basketball. This program focuses on teaching     Creature Feature, Volume 1 - This portion explores the many           system and sign them up for the Mad Science Astronaut in
children and their parents to improve basic skills such as      different characteristics of animals and why they exist. What         training program where they will learn all about the elements
dribbling, passing, and shooting.                               features can we use to identify different animals? Creature           of space. Students will even get to take their very own mini
                                                                Feature Volume 1 focuses on identifying animals based on size,        rocket home.
One parent/guardian must participate with the child.            where they live, and types of body covering.
                                                                                                                                      Energy and Motion- Children explore the concept of energy and
                                                                Animal Friends - Interactive and hands-on activities will assist      how energy gets things moving in this workshop that uses toys
                                                                preschoolers with this introduction to animals. After this            to help explain simple energy ideas. They will take home toys
                                                                workshop children will understand that: animals make different        called “Boinks” that will help them remember how energy and
                                                                sounds and noises; animals have different types of coverings for      motion are related.
                                                                their bodies such as fur, scales and feathers; animals look
                                                                different from the time that they are babies to when they are
                                                                adults.

Mommy & Me Drop In                                              Paws and Pages Wtih the Ct humane society
Sponsored by the Family Resource Center                         Ages 3-5
Ages Birth-5                                                    Saturday Oct. 15th
Tuesdays Sept. 20th-June 6th                                    10am-11am
Thursdays Oct. 13th-May 25th                                    $2/Child
10am-12pm                                                       Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
                                                                The Paws and Pages program is designed for early learners
Open gym time for parents, daycare providers and preschoolers   interested in pets. A Connecticut Humane Society Humane
to spend quality playtime together. Visit with other Family     Educator will share a pet-themed book and then lead an
Resource Center parents while your children play.               interactive discussion about safe and kind interactions with the
                                                                type of companion animal featured in the book.
This is a zero cost program however, pre-registration is
required.                                                       *Important note- no live animals will be at the programs for
                                                                safety, allergy and distraction concerns. Instead, life-sized plush
                                                                pets for hands-on demonstration and interactive learning.
Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
Jukido - Fall Session                                               American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness
                                                                        Ages 6-15                                                           Training-
                                                                        Mon. Only, Weds. only or Both Mon.+ Weds.                           Prepare with Pedro
                                                                        Session 1: Sept. 26th-Nov. 16th (No Class 10/10)                    Grades K-2

  Youth
                                                                        Session 2: Nov. 28th-Jan 11th (No Class 12/26 & 1/2)
                                                                                                                                            Saturday Oct. 29th
                                                                        6pm-7pm
                                                                                                                                            10am-11am
                                                                        $60/One Day a Week $100/ Two Days a Week
                                                                                                                                            Free
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                                                                        Jukido is a jujitsu system of maximum efficiency in self-defense.

Programs
                                                                        We stress anti-bullying strategies and emphasize building           Preparedness program for K=2nd grade students. Follow
                                                                        confidence. Our techniques use the attacker’s strength against      Pedro the Penguin and his friends as they learn how to
                                                                        them by a targeted use of leverage and motion. All instructors      take action during an emergency.
                                                                        are certified black belts with additional training to teach this
                                                                        amazing art. Jukido is a group activity with individual progress
                                                                        and attention. Everyone is encouraged to do their personal best.
                                                                        Classes, while disciplined, are fun! For more information you can
                                                                        contact Sensei Philip Brennan at Bloomfieldjukido@yahoo.com

Basketball Development Skills                                                                                                               American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness
Session 1: Fridays Sept. 16th- Oct. 14th                                                                                                    Training-
Session 2: Fridays Oct. 28th - Dec. 2nd (No Class 11/25)                                                                                    Pillowcase Project
Grades 3-5: 6:30pm-7:30pm                                                                                                                   Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8: 7:45pm-8:45pm                                                                                                                   Saturday Oct. 29th
$75/Resident                                                                                                                                11am-12pm
Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center                                                                                                 Free
                                                                                                                                            Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
Basketball Development Skills is a program for grades 3-8 with a
                                                                                                                                            Preparedness program for 3rd-5th grade students that covers
focus on developing offensive and defense skills.
                                                                                                                                            local hazards, coping skills and family preparedness through a
                                                                                                                                            "Learn, Practice, Share" framework.
Each lesson, taught by coach Travis Waldon, will introduce one or
more of the skills necessary to play the game of basketball.

After School Program Fall Session                                       Family Open Gym & Night Ball                                        Winter Break Camp
Grades 5-8                                                              Grades K-6                                                          Grades K-8
Monday-Friday Sept. 19th-Jan. 13th                                      Grades 7-12                                                         Monday Dec. 22nd- Friday Dec. 30th
3pm-6pm                                                                 Oct. 1st - June 16th                                                8am-5:30pm
$140/child $10 One Time Membership Fee                                  Tuesday s- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Grades - 7-12                        $75/Resident
Alvin and Beatrice Wood Human Services Center                           Wednesdays - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Grades K-6                         Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
                                                                        Thursdays - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Grades 9-12
This program is designed for youth in grades 5-8 and operates           Fridays - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Grades 7-12                           Looking for something to do during Winter Break?
Monday through Friday form 3pm-6pm. students attending                  Saturdays - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Grades K-6
Carmen Arace Middle and Intermediate School can walk over to            Saturdays - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Grades 7-12                         Join us at the Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center for
The Rec (Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center). No                                                                                   Winter Break Camp. Children in Grades K-8 will be able to do Arts
transportation is provided.                                                                                                                 & Crafts, board games, Xbox 360, Nintendo switch, sports in the
                                                                        The Youth Center is a facility strictly for Bloomfield youth in
                                                                                                                                            gym or hang out in the youth center and play Pool or Air Hockey
                                                                        grades K-12 featuring a gymnasium, pool table, foosball
Many recreational activities will be available including sports, arts
                                                                        table, and ping pong table. The lounge area is a place for
& crafts and cooking. Children will also have access to a                                                                                   Parents must provide a lunch and snacks for the day.
                                                                        friends to hang out. If the mood strikes, participants may
dedicated homework room with limited homework assistance
provided by staff.                                                      watch TV or videos or play one of the many board games
                                                                        available. At night, the center becomes a drop-in facility
Program is cancelled during school holidays, breaks/vacations           with a strong focus on Night Ball. Membership is required
and inclement weather (snowdays). Medical release and pick-up           to participate in the Youth Center at a rate of $10 for the
authorization form are required.                                        season!
Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
Pickleball                                                                   Therapeutic Yoga Thursdays
                                                                    Age 18+                                                                      Ages 16+
                                                                    Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays Oct. 2nd- May 28th                       Thursdays Nov. 3rd-Dec. 29h (No Classes 11/24)
                                                                    $40/Resident                                                                 7pm-8:30pm
                                                                    Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center                                  $56/Resident

                                                                    Monday: 6pm-9pm                                                              Therapeutic yoga is a system of self-care that focuses on easy to
                                                                    Tuesday: 9:30am-1pm                                                          learn yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation that can

  Adult
                                                                    Friday: 12pm-3pm                                                             be done anywhere and anytime to help manage stress and to
                                                                    Sunday: 9:30am-11:30am                                                       promote:

                                                                    One time membership fee for 8 months of drop in Adult Pickleball.            1. Health and balance in the physical body.
                                                                    Open to both residents and non-residents - all abilities welcome.            2. Efficiency in breathing and energy levels.
                                                                                                                                                 3. Relaxation, calm and ease the mind.

Programs
                                                                    adult basketball
                                                                    Ages 16+                                                                     Classes are easy to moderate and suitable for beginners and can
                                                                    Sundays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Oct. 2nd-May 28th                            be done on a yoga mat or in a chair. Please wear loose
                                                                    $35/Resident                                                                 comfortable clothing.
                                                                    Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
                                                                                                                                                 Bring a yoga mat and a light blanket. All levels welcome.
                                                                    Sunday: 12pm-4pm
                                                                    Wednesdays 11am-3pm
                                                                    Thursdays 6pm-9pm

                                                                    One time membership fee for 8 months of drop in Adult
                                                                    Basketball. Open to both residents and non-residents - all abilities
                                                                    welcome.

Jukido - Fall Session                                               Over The Mountain hike
Ages 16+                                                            Saturday Oct. 8th
Mon. Only, Weds. only or Both Mon.+ Weds.                           9am-1pm
Session 1: Sept. 26th-Nov. 16th (No Class 10/10)                    Free
Session 2: Nov. 28th-Jan 11th (No Class 12/26 & 1/2)                Filley Park
7pm-8pm
$60/One Day a Week $100/ Two Days a Week                            Meet us at Filley Park in Bloomfield. Enjoy an invigorating hike from
Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center                         Simsbury to Bloomfield. Co-sponsored by Wintonbury & Simsbury Land           Hands only cpr -
                                                                    Trusts and Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services. Along with the
                                                                                                                                                 American red cross emergency preparedness
                                                                    glorious scenery, this free hike will showcase Wintonbury Land Trust,
Jukido is a jujitsu system of maximum efficiency in self-defense.
                                                                    Simsbury Land Trust and town properties that provide trail connectivity      training
We stress anti-bullying strategies and emphasize building                                                                                        Ages 16+
                                                                     between the two town centers through Penwood State Park. The hike is
confidence. Our techniques use the attacker’s strength against      approximately 6 miles.                                                       Saturday Nov. 19th
them by a targeted use of leverage and motion. All instructors                                                                                   11am-12pm
are certified black belts with additional training to teach this    You will meet at 9am at the hiker's end point, historic Filley Park in       Free
amazing art. Jukido is a group activity with individual progress    Bloomfield center. Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services will provide a bus   Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
and attention. Everyone is encouraged to do their personal best.    to shuttle hikers to the starting point, Simsbury Land Trust's Owen-
Classes, while disciplined, are fun! For more information you can   Mortimer Preserve near Simsbury Center. From Owen-Mortimer we will
                                                                                                                                                 30 minute training teaching adults hands-only technique for CPR.
                                                                    access SLT's adjacent Tanager Hill property for a lovely ascent into
contact Sensei Philip Brennan at Bloomfieldjukido@yahoo.com                                                                                      Participants learn how to check for consciousness, call 911 and
                                                                    Penwood State Park. Once at Penwood we will join the yellow trail and
                                                                    proceed to Lake Louise and visit The Pinnacle. From there we will descend    give continuous chest compressions. *This CPR training is for
ADULT VOLLEYBALL                                                    to the Penwood picnic grounds and take the red trail to Wintonbury Land      learning purposes only-this is not a certification course.*
Ages 16+                                                            Trust's Stout Family fields, Bloomfield's gateway to the state park. From
Wednesdays & Saturdays Oct.. 1st - Jan. 28th                        there we will proceed a short distance to the WLT's Hawk Hill farm. At       Be Red Cross Ready -
Weds. - 6pm-9pm                                                     Hawk Hill we will take the rails to the adjoining LaSalette Park where we
                                                                    should get some stunning views of Hartford. At LaSalette we will visit the
                                                                                                                                                 American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness
Sat. 1pm-5pm
                                                                    1834 Oliver Filley House and then proceed into Bloomfield ending our         Training
$20/Resident                                                                                                                                     Ages 16+
                                                                    journey on the recently refurbished Filley Park loop trail.
Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center                                                                                                      Saturday Nov. 19th
                                                                                                                                                 10am-11am
Do you love to serve, set and spike?                                                                                                             Free
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Come and join us Wednesday evenings from 6pm-9pm and
Saturday afternoons from 1pm-5pm for adult Volleyball. Bring                                                                                     Preparedness program for adults teaching how to prepare for
your friends or meet new ones at this drop in program.                                                                                           and respond appropriately to disasters likely to occur in their
                                                                                                                                                 community such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, tornados,
Open to both residents and non-residents - all abilities welcome.                                                                                etc.
Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
pumpkin carving                                                      IN The Presence of trees - dance Performance
                                                                     Ages 4+                                                              A trees for bloomfield initiative event
                                                                     Friday Oct. 14th                                                     All Ages
                                                                     6pm-8:30pm                                                           Sunday Oct. 16th
                                                                     $10/Pumpkin                                                          3pm-5pm
                                                                     Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center                          Free
                                                                                                                                          Farmington River Park - 460 Tunxis Ave Ext.
                                                                     Join us for our pumpkin carving night. Pumpkins, carving utensils,

      special
                                                                     paints and light refreshments will be provided. Must pre-register    Hartford-based Justice Dance Prerormance Project is coming to
                                                                     by October 10th.                                                     Farmington River Park to perform a seasonal, site specific dance
                                                                     No registration at the door.                                         theater piece about the wisdom and value of trees, especially in
                                                                                                                                          the urban forest.
                                                                     trunk or treat
                                                                     Ages 1+                                                              Funded in part by a CT DEEP Urban Forestry Capacity Building
                                                                     Friday Oct. 21st                                                     grand and the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation, ' In the

      events
                                                                     6:30pm-8:30pm                                                        Presence of Trees' highlights the hidden connections and
                                                                     $5/Resident                                                          communication among trees, and the lessons trees can teach us
                                                                     Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center                          about communities, climate change and the implication of
                                                                                                                                          environmental justice inequities. A Q&A talk back with the
                                                                     Dress to impress in your favorite costume. Register early because    performers and artistic director will follow the performance.
                                                                     space is limited (Pre-registration required). We will also be
                                                                     showing an Outdoor Movie so bring your blankets and chairs!!         Tickets are fee but advance registration is requested. Visit "In the
                                                                     Movie registration must be done separately. Event will be held       Presence of Trees' https://bit.ly/3LBi4ga to reserve your tickets
                                                                     outdoors (Rain date 10/28)                                           today. this program has been graciously welcomed to
                                                                                                                                          Bloomfield by Trees for Bloomfield Initiative; Bloomfield Parks,
                                                                     (No registration at the Door) Portion of proceeds will benefit the   Recreation & Leisure Services; Wintonbury Land Trust; and Doll's
                                                                     Bloomfield Food Bank.                                                House Foundation.

Paint Night Party
Ages 5+
Friday Oct. 7th
Friday Dec. 9th                                                                                                                           Family Bingo
5:30pm-8:30pm                                                                                                                             Ages 5+
$15/Resident                                                                                                                              Friday Oct. 28th
Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center                                                                                               Friday Nov. 18th
                                                                                                                                          Friday Jan. 13th
Fun-filled, "Create Your Own Work of Art" paint night party! Make                                                                          6pm-8pm
it a family event or bring a friend.                                                                                                      $5/Resident
                                                                                                                                          Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
No experience necessary!
                                                                                                                                          Each player has one or more cards printed with differently
We will provide supplies, our Artist/Multi-Media Exploration                                                                              numbered squares on which to place markers when the
Instructor Harold Blanchard, will explain what to do, and you will                                                                        respective numbers are drawn and announced by a caller. The
go home with your original work of art!                                                                                                   first player to mark a complete row or other pattern of numbers
                                                                                                                                          is the winner. Multiple games played, multiple prizes awarded
                                                                                                                                          throughout the night and Light Refreshments are provided.

                                                                                                                                          *Pre-registration required*

Guided Walking Tour of the Arboretum -                                                                                                    Tie-dye night
A Trees for bloomfield initiative event                                                                                                   Ages 3+
All Ages                                                                                                                                  Friday Nov. 4th
Saturday Oct. 8th                                                                                                                         Friday Jan. 13th
10am-12pm                                                                                                                                 6pm-8:30pm
Free                                                                                                                                      $10/Resident
Bloomfield Town Hall                                                                                                                      Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center

Guided walking tour of the Arboretum at Bloomfield Town Hall                                                                              Come have some family fun and create your own unique tie-dye.
with Arborist Jake Bongiovanni from SavATree. 10am to Noon.                                                                               Bring your own t-shirts, socks or anything else (within reason)
Enjoy a beautiful fall day as you walk the grounds at 800                                                                                 that you want to tie-dye.
Bloomfield Avenue and learn about the many different trees that
occupy this beautiful property.                                                                                                           *Pre-registration required*
Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
Drag & Drop Coding                                            Visual Based Python
                                                              Ages 7-8                                                      Ages 8-10

              S.t.e.m.
                                                              Wednesdays Oct. 12th-Nov. 16th                                Wednesdays Oct. 12th- Nov. 16th
                                                              4:30pm                                                        4:30pm
                                                              $75/Resident                                                  $75/Resident
                                                              Online - Virtual Program                                      Online - Virtual Program
          (Science, technology,
            engineering, math)                                Dive into the world of code by boding your own space
                                                              shooter games, trivia games, music bands etc. Perfect for
                                                                                                                            Like the idea of animations, funny storytelling with
                                                                                                                            characters or making 2-player games to share with

        Programs
                                                              the young beginner, drag & drop coding is the perfect way     friends? this course will get you to use a unique frag-to-
                                                              to start learning to code all while having a good time!       text platform that guides you through text based Python in
                                                                                                                            a fun and interactive way using sprites and animations!
                                                              *This is a virtual program held online with Code Wiz

              by Code Wiz                                     instructors, computer is not provided*                        *This is a virtual program held online with Code Wiz
                                                                                                                            instructors, computer is not provided*

Game Based Python                                             Minecraft Coding                                              Roblox Game Development
Ages 8-10                                                     Ages 8-12                                                     Ages 7-9
Wednesdays Oct. 12th- Nov, 16th                               Wednesdays Oct. 12th-Nov.16th                                 Wednesdays Oct. 12th-Nov.16th
5:30pm                                                        Choice of 4:30pm or 5:30pm                                    4:30pm
$75/Resident                                                  $75/ Resident                                                 $75/ Resident
Online - Virtual Program                                      Online - Virtual Program                                      Online - Virtual Program

Do you love playing games? Do you want to learn how to        Explore, create or survive! Mine deep into the Minecraft      Anyone can build a game in Roblox! Roblox studio has all
code? You'll learn to code by playing a game & solving        world and create the future. In our modding with Minecraft    the the tools to make your wildest gaming imaginations a
coding puzzles that get increasingly challenging. As you go   course you'll challenge the odds, craft your own kinds of     reality. You tell us what game you want to make and we'll
you'll get to create your own game in Python using the        weapons and build dream worlds using code. you will do        teach you the fundamentals and coach you through
skills & problem solving skills you have just gained!         this while also learning fundamental programming              bringing that game to life! Through extensions to the
                                                              concepts, level design and problem solving skills. you will   Roblox game while fostering your creativity and learning
*This is a virtual program held online with Code Wiz          make use of ready made coding blocks to create their mini     real world computer coding.
instructors, computer is not provided*                        versions of Minecraft games all throughout the course.
                                                                                                                            *This is a virtual program held online with Code Wiz
                                                              *This is a virtual program held online with Code Wiz          instructors, computer is not provided* A PC or MAC is
                                                              instructors, computer is not provided* A PC or MAC is         required for this program, Chromebooks will NOT work with
                                                              required for this program, Chromebooks will NOT work with     this course.
                                                              this course.

Roblox Game Development
Ages 10+
Wednesdays Oct. 12th-Nov.16th
Choice of 4:30pm or 5:30 pm
$75/ Resident
Online - Virtual Program

Anyone can build a game in Roblox! Roblox studio has all
the the tools to make your wildest gaming imaginations a
reality. You tell us what game you want to make and we'll
teach you the fundamentals and coach you through
bringing that game to life! Through extensions to the
Roblox game while fostering your creativity and learning
real world computer coding.

*This is a virtual program held online with Code Wiz
instructors, computer is not provided* A PC or MAC is
required for this program, Chromebooks will NOT work with
this course.
Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
sky- a Talcott Mountain science center program                 Primetime Robotics
                           Grades 4-8                                                     Grades K-3

     S.t.e.m.
                           Saturdays Oct. 1st-Dec. 3rd                                    Saturday Oct. 1st, 8th & 15th
                           10am-4pm                                                       10am-4pm
                           $100/Student                                                   $75/Student
                           Talcott Mountain Science Center Academy - Avon                 Talcott Mountain Science Center Academy - Avon
   (Science, technology,
     engineering, math)    Saturday's at Talcott "The Sky's the Limit" Fall Robotics &
                           First Lego League
                                                                                          Design, build, code and test your Lego Mindstorms Robots
                                                                                          and compete in our "Research Roundup" challenge! May

  Programs
                                                                                          the best bots win!
                           Fall is Robot season! Join Talcott and prepare to compete in
                           the First Lego League Robotics Competition in November.        Register in person at the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation &
                           Teams of up to ten students will create a robot to play the    Leisure Services office. Register by Sept. 23rd space is

   In Partnership with     "First Energize" game and produce a collaborative research
                           project to solve crucial problems facing people around the
                                                                                          limited.

talcott Mountain Science   globe.

         Center            Register in person at the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation &
                           Leisure services office by Sept. 23rd. Space extremely
                           limited.

                                                                                          Primetime Dinosaurs
                                                                                          Grades K-3
                                                                                          Saturday Nov. 5th, 12th & 19th
                                                                                          10am-4pm
                                                                                          $75/Student
                                                                                          Talcott Mountain Science Center Academy - Avon

                                                                                          Dinosaurs- they lived millions of years ago and today you
                                                                                          become the local paleontologist! You'll even bring home a
                                                                                          life size dinosaur or dinosaur art project. (you may need a
                                                                                          bigger fridge to put these on)!

                                                                                          Register in person at the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation &
                                                                                          Leisure Services office. Register by Sept. 23rd space is
                                                                                          limited.

                                                                                          Primetime Inventions
                                                                                          Grades K-3
                                                                                          Saturday Dec. 3rd, 10th & 17th
                                                                                          10am-4pm
                                                                                          $75/Student
                                                                                          Talcott Mountain Science Center Academy - Avon

                                                                                          Like to Tinker? Take things apart? Build cool stuff? We'll
                                                                                          have design contests, speed building, LEGO prototyping
                                                                                          and new inventions from everyday objects. You can even
                                                                                          earn a "Talcott Patent". Bring your busted stuff from home
                                                                                          for take-apart or use ours!

                                                                                          Register in person at the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation &
                                                                                          Leisure Services office . Register by Sept. 23rd space is
                                                                                          limited.
Fall 2022 PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS - Town of Bloomfield CT
Bloomfield
  Parks &
Playgrounds
Waiver of Participant or Self and Photo Release

In consideration of my child’s/ward’s participation in the Town of Bloomfield Leisure Services Programs, including travel, I / we the
undersigned do hereby agree for myself / ourselves, my / our child, ward, heirs, executors, administrators, and legal representatives that
there are inherent risks involved in Town of Bloomfield Leisure Services programs. 1) I / we, for myself / ourselves and for my / our child,
ward heirs, assignee(s), successors, executors, administrator(s), and legal representatives, acknowledge that such activities are potentially
hazardous and pose a risk of injuries that can be significant and that I assume such risks. 2) I / we, for myself / ourselves and for my / our
child, ward, heirs, assigns, successors, executors, administrators, and legal representatives, agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
Town of Bloomfield and its agents, servants or employees from any and all claims, suits or demands by anyone arising my / our child’s/
ward’s use of the Town of Bloomfield facilities and equipment. 3) I / we, for myself / ourselves and for my / our child, ward, heirs, assigns,
successors, executors, administrators, and legal representatives, hereby release the Town of Bloomfield and its agents, servants or
employees for damages for personal injury sustained by my / our child / ward while using the Town of Bloomfield facilities and
equipment. I / we have read this waiver, hold harmless agreement and release of liability and fully understand its terms. I / we attest that
the above information is correct and that my son / daughter is in good health and physically able to participate in Bloomfield Leisure
Department Programs. I / we authorize the release of any medical information necessary for the Bloomfield Leisure Services Department,
Bloomfield Working Parents, The Early Learning Center, or The Bloomfield Extensions program to process my child’s registration in either
recreation programs or before & after care services. I/we authorize all representatives of the Bloomfield Leisure Services Department to act
on my/our behalf for the purpose of obtaining emergency medical treatment for the registrant. Please note: Insurance: All persons
participating in Leisure Services programs should carry their own personal health insurance. The Town of Bloomfield is not responsible for
personal injuries. Participants in all department sponsored programs do so at their own risk. Only those enrolled in the program may
attend.

Photo Policy: By registering for a program, you give the Bloomfield Leisure Services Department permission to take and use photos of
you/your child participating in the program for the department's promotional purposes. If you don't want to have you/your child's photo
used in promotions, you must include this request in writing along with the registration form. The Town of Bloomfield’s child and youth
programs are not licensed by the Office of Early Childhood.

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Self or Parent/Guardian Signature                             Printed Name                                       Date

Residency policy
Non-residents may attend programs, activities or special events (unless indicated as a resident only program/activity/special event) at an additional
fee. Proof of residency is required at time of registration.

Refund Policy
Refunds for programs will be given only if a recreational activity is cancelled due to lack of registration or department activity schedule change is made.
Refunds for recreational activities will be given for proven medical reasons. However, refunds must be requested before the first activity period and must
be put into writing and submitted either in person or by email to Recreation@BloomfieldCT.Org. Once an activity begins there will be no refunds for that
program unless initiated by the department. Checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged an additional $25 fee.

*The Bloomfield Leisure Services Department has made every effort to prepare this publication as accurately as possible. However, errors may make it into print and circumstances may
require program adjustments to fees, schedules, etc. We reserve the right to make such changes. We apologize in advance should you find an error or for any inconvenience these errors
or adjustments may cause.*
Frequently used Telephone Numbers
 Adult Education                               860.286.2637
 BATV                                          860.243.9710
 Bloomfield 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm   860.242.7144
 Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce                860.242.3710
 Bloomfield Early Learning Center              860.243.2665
 Bloomfield High School                        860.286.2630
 Bloomfield Junior Soccer Association          860.578.4564
 Bloomfield Raiders Youth Football             860.922.1250
 Blue Hills Fire                               860.243.8949
 Board of Education                            860.769.4200
 Carmen Arace Middle School                    860.286.2622
 Center Fire                                   860.242.1779
 Central CT Jaguars Track Club                 860.794.2403
 Department of Public Works                    860.243.1487
 Family Resource Center                        860.769.5518
 First Congregational Church Preschool         860.242.0776
 Global Experience Magnet School               860.769.6600
 Laurel Elementary School                      860.286.2675
 Metacomet Elementary School                   860.286.2660
 Mini Bus Services                             860.243.8364
 P. Faith McMahon Wintonbury Library           860.242.0041
 Prosser Library                               860.243.9721
 Senior Services                               860.243.8361
 Social & Youth Services                       860.242.1895
 Trash & Recycling                             860.289.7850
 Town Clerk                                    860.769.3507
 West Hartford Bloomfield Health District      860.561.7900
 Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School      860.769.5510
 Wintonbury Hills Golf Course                  860.242.1401
Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services
   Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center
                  330 Park Avenue
                Bloomfield, CT 06002

               Office Hours of Operation
                    Monday - Friday
                  9:00 AM - 5: 00 PM

                     David Melesko
    Director of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services

                      Matthew Mace
Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services

                   Melissa Satchell
                Administrative Analyst II

                     Jenna DiScipio
                      Clerk Typist II

              Office Phone: 860.243.2923
               Office Fax: 860.242.4267
       Office Email: Recreation@Bloomfieldct.org
            Website: Bloomfieldct.myrec.com

       Youth Center Lounge Phone: 860.769.3566
     Bloomfield Municipal Pool Phone: 860.761.3597
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