Spring/Summer 2019 PROGRAMS, SPECIALTY CAMPS, & SWIM LESSONS - Essex Junction Recreation and Parks
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Spring/Summer
2019 PROGRAMS, SPECIALTY CAMPS, & SWIM LESSONS
Registration for Walk-In, Mail-In, & Online
RESIDENT: Now Available
NON-RESIDENT: Wednesday, March 20, 8am
We Create Community Through People, Parks & Programs
For more details on our programs visit our online brochure: www.ejrp.org
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Registration Information
Only registered participants are permitted in programs. Registrations
are on a first come, first served, PAID basis. EJRP accounts must be
in good standing at time of registration. Register early as programs
have a minimum and maximum enrollment.
Resident: One who resides in the Village of Essex Junction.
We Create Community Through People, Parks & Programs
Non-Resident: One who resides in any community outside of the
Mission areas Village of Essex Junction.
• Provide recreational experiences for all ages Non-resident surcharge: (built into program fee)
• Provide community opportunities for fun and celebration $10 per participant for programs with fees less than $50;
• Offer affordable and accessible programs $15 for programs with fees $50-$99;
• Provide diverse learning experiences $20 for programs with fees $100 or more.
• Promote lifelong health and wellbeing
• Maintain environmental stewardship of our parks and facilities Walk-in: In person registrations may be made between 8am–4pm,
Monday–Friday. You can use the drop box next to the front door
during non-business hours.
EJRP Staff Mail-in: Mail-in registration may be made by sending in payment
Brad Luck, Director.....................................................................................bluck@ejrp.org and the registration form. Include a self-addressed stamped
Kirsten Santor, Program Director................................................. ksantor@ejrp.org envelope if you need a receipt.
Pat Ivory, Program Director................................................................pivory@ejrp.org
Online Registration: Available for most programs. Visit
Alyssa Callan, School Age Childcare Director...................... acallan@ejrp.org
www.ejrp.org to view programs and register.
Maureen Gillard, School Age Childcare Director............ mgillard@ejrp.org
Lindsay Going-Swaim, Waiting Lists: We maintain wait lists at no cost. We will attempt to
Afterschool Enrichment Director...........................lgoingswaim@ejrp.org offer additional classes for programs with large wait lists.
Christina McLaughlin, Preschool Director.................cmclaughlin@ejrp.org
Payment: All programs must be paid at registration with check,
Harlan Smith, Grounds & Facilities Director..........................hsmith@ejrp.org
cash, or credit card.
Caitlin Fay, Office Coordinator..............................................................cfay@ejrp.org
Cancellations: For cancellations and program changes, call
EJRP Office 878-1375. If EJRP cancels a class during a session and rescheduling is
Telephone.............................................................................................................878-1375 not possible, refunds will NOT be issued. If a program has not met
Fax..............................................................................................................................872-3371 the minimum enrollment requirement one week prior to the first
Email.................................................................................................recreation@ejrp.org class, it will be cancelled.
Web.................................................................................................................www.ejrp.org Refunds: For a refund, EJRP must be notified one week prior
Hours.................................................................................................Mon-Fri, 8am–4pm to the start date of the class. If a refund is distributed, a $5
administration fee will be assessed. A seperate policy applies to
licensed childcare.
Essex Junction Parks
Maple Street Park Cascade Park Program Location: All program locations are subject to change.
38 acres of park land 10 acres of park land ADA Compliance: We are committed to providing individuals
recreation center tennis courts with disabilities equal access to our parks, facilities, and programs.
2 swimming pools basketball court We are willing to make reasonable accommodations in our
concession stands baseball field programs in order to include those needing assistance. If you
4 pavilions playground areas have a disability requiring special accommodations please notify
baseball fields us at least two weeks prior to the event so that we can make the
tennis courts Stevens Park appropriate arrangements.
basketball court 8 acres of park land
playground areas nature trails Scholarships: If you are unable to pay due to hardship, please
nature trails large open area request a Scholarship Application from the Essex Junction
skate park Recreation & Parks office. All requests are confidential and
bike park considered on an individual basis. Only residents of the Village
gaga ballpit of Essex Junction are eligible.
Essex Junction Recreation & Parks is a member of the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA) and the Vermont Recreation & Parks Association (VRPA) Design: Liquid Studio
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Spring/Summer 2019
Community & Running Events.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
S.T.E.A.M Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recreation & Wellness Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Youth Leagues & Programs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Young Hornets Sports Camps.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Full Day Summer Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EJRP Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
After School Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adult Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adult Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Aspire Community Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Community Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Registration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Promoting Community Health & Wellness
EJRP is committed to building a healthier community through our parks and programming.
By focusing on five components of health and wellness, EJRP is here to help everyone become the best versions of themselves!
The benefits of programs with these icons may include:
EMOTIONAL: Growth in your ability to identify and express your own thoughts and feelings,
increased empathy, and skills to connect with and understand others.
ENVIRONMENTAL: Exploring the wonder of the natural world, an understanding of connections
between our choices and their impact on the environment, and time spent outdoors.
INTELLECTUAL: Stimulating mental activity, acquiring new skills or knowledge,
and improved creative thinking.
PHYSICAL: Exercise, learning about healthy nutrition, improved cardiovascular health,
and muscular strength and agility.
SOCIAL: Community fostered by shared experiences, new friends and an expanded support
network, a sense of respect, tolerance, and acceptance of others in our community.
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Community & Running Events
Essex Egg Hunt Pop Up Library at the Park
Co-produced with Essex Parks and Recreation Co-hosted with the Brownell Library
Toddler/Preschool–Grade 4 Thursday, May 23
Saturday, April 20 3–7pm
Egg Hunt begins 10am sharp Maple Street Park
Maple Street Park
This fun filled afternoon will feature a pop-up library, courtesy
10 egg limit per child
of the Brownell Library, and street performances from 4–6pm
Bring your basket or bag to search for by the magician Ed Popielarczyk! Experience the library in a
and collect eggs and treats! Celebrate different location. Brownell Library staff will be on hand to
the first taste of spring with your provide library cards to Village
neighbors from Essex. Dress residents, give out books,
appropriately for the weather. talk about library services,
Please help us in providing food to discuss summer reading
the local food pantry and bring a programs and have a story
non-perishable food item. time, all while enjoying the
No pre-registration required. beautiful park!
Maple Street Park Annual Father’s Day 8th Annual Essex
Running Series Fun Run Half Marathon & 10K
This points-based running series is designed Join us for our 29th Annual Father’s Day We are gearing up for a bigger and better
to encourage friendly competition and Fun Run 5k (3.1 mile) certified road race. race in 2019! The race starts at Essex High
the enjoyment of running and racing. T-shirts are guaranteed to all racers who School. At mile 4, runners will encounter a
Course length will vary week to week but are registered before June 9. We will have one mile incline while conquering Curve
will be between 2.5 and 5 miles. New and our popular prize categories for placers, Hill. The race will transition to dirt roads as
experienced runners will enjoy the friendly, including fastest overall male, female, dad, runners make their way up and down the
grassroots atmosphere of these fun senior, and more. hills of Lost Nation Road. The turn-around
courses around the neighborhoods near spot is the end of Lost Nation Road, at the
Maple Street Park. There will be an awards intersection of Old Stage Road. Runners
ceremony at the last race. Register for will continue back on Lost Nation Road
all 6 races by April 14 and guarantee before cruising down Lamore, back onto
yourself a MSP Race Series T-shirt. Colchester Road to Old Colchester Road,
towards the finish. The cutoff time for
this event is 3 hours. Certification code
VT12012JK.
AGE All ages DATE Sunday, June 16 DATE Sunday, July 21
DATE Wednesdays, May 1–June 5 TIME Registration opens at 8am TIME 8:30am
TIME Registration opens at 5:30pm Races begin at 9am Packet Pick Up
Races begin at 6pm PLACE Maple Street Park Saturday, July 20, 12–4pm:
PLACE Maple Street Park: Start and Finish line Fleet Feet Sports
Start and Finish FEE $15 pre-registration Sunday, July 21, 6:30–8am:
FEE $50 for all races $20 day-of registration Essex High School Ice Rink
$10 drop-in fee CODE 170600A
REGISTRATION DATE HALF 10K
CODE 370600A NOTE Dads and Grand-dads race free!
Regular: Mar 1–Jun 30 $60 $50
Call Maple Street Park to register,
Late: Jul 1–Jul 18 $70 $60
878-1375
Day of (limited to 50) $95 $85
Day of Distance Change $20 added fee
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Certifications
American Red Cross CPR, Wilderness First Aid
First Aid, & AED Course Instructor: SOLO Wilderness Medicine
Prepare yourself for emergency by learning to recognize, and Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops,
care for, a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do?
involving adults, children, and infants. This is a two part course with Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when
an online interactive experience, where you will respond to real-world bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things
emergencies in a virtual setting, and an instructor-led classroom skill worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference be-
session. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a tween a good outcome and a bad one – and maybe even save a life.
digital certificate for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of
years. This course is for both first time certification and recertification. wilderness emergencies. Upon successful completion of this course
you will receive two-year certificate for Wilderness First Aid.
DATE In-person session Tuesday, April 9
TIME 6–7:30pm AGE 16+
PLACE Maple Street Park Conference Room DATE Saturday & Sunday, June 1–2
NOTE This is a two part course with an online portion and TIME 8am–5pm
in-person session. The fee covers both portions. PLACE Maple Street Recreation Center
FEE $55 resident / $70 non-resident FEE $175 resident/$190 non-resident
CODE 370301A CODE 370318A
Nearly 45% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Drivers Education
victims survived when bystander CPR was Instructor: Cord Hull, Epic Driving, LLC
Epic Driving focuses on defensive driving techniques including
administered. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION crash avoidance, situational awareness, zone control, mindful
driving, and developing good driving habits. This course includes
academic and behind-the-wheel driving components. The
academic (classroom) component consists of 30 hours of engaging,
American Red Cross Lifeguarding differentiated, and responsive classroom activities. Each behind-
This course provides entry-level participants the
the-wheel lesson will include 30 minutes of instruction and 30
knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic
minutes of observation. For more information call 802-391-6623 or
emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac
email chull@epicdrivingvt.com.
emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses. This is a two-part course
with online and in-person course content. Prerequisites: Swim 300
AGE Teenagers and young adults with a valid VT learner’s permit
yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs;
PLACE Maple Street Park Conference Room; Behind-the-wheel
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: swim
lessons will be scheduled individually, twice per week
20 yards: surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a
FEE $725 resident / $745 non-resident
10-pound object; Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the
CODE 150302A
back using legs only to return to the starting point; Exit the water
without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully DATE DAY TIME
complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Jun 4–13 Tue & Thu 6:30-8:30pm
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. Jun 17–Jul 3 Mon–Thu 6:30-8:30pm
AGE 15+
DAY Saturdays
FEE $340 resident / $360 non-resident
NOTE Participants will also be required to complete roughly
7 hours of online work outside of class time
CODE 350501A
DATE TIME PLACE
May 18 11am–6pm Saint Michael’s College
May 25 11am–6pm Saint Michael’s College
Jun 1 8am–5pm Maple Street Pool
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Aquatics
Maple Street Pool Daily Pool Fees
Maple Street Pool 872–3370 Youth $5* Adult $7* Half price after 6pm
Pool & Facility Rentals 878–1375 *$3 off with proof of Village residency. Must provide student ID, license,
Pool Schedule Saturday, June 15–Saturday, August 24 or other written evidence upon entry.
**After August 9, the pool closes at 7pm
SEASON PASSES NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE!
Monday–Friday 7:30am–12:05pm Lessons & Swim Team Season Pass Res Non-Res Code
12:15–12:30pm Pass-holder entry Family $85 $150 180500B
12:30–5pm Public Swim Two-person $65 $115 180500A
5–6pm Family Swim Individual Adult $45 $80 170500A
6–8pm** Public Swim Individual Youth $35 $65 160500A
8–9pm Pool Rentals
Family: 2 adults and children under 19, residing at same address.
Saturday–Sunday 9:15–10:55am Lessons/Rentals Two-person: 2 individuals residing at same address.
11–11:15am Pass-holder entry Passes are re-used each summer. Do not discard.
11:15am–5pm Public Swim ($5 replacement fee)
5–6pm Family Swim
6–8pm** Public Swim EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
8–9pm Pool Rentals Receive 10% off any season pass if purchased by April 30.
Swim Lesson Groups
Maple Street swim lesson curriculum was developed by Annie Cooper (swimwithannie.com)
Please sign your child up based on the age they will be on the first day of the session you are enrolling in. Your child must be able to
participate in a group setting. To give your child the best experience, base their enrollment on their current skills.
Parent & Me 6 months–5 years An instructor-guided introductory exploration of water through songs and games with parent and child.
Toddler 36–47 months
Preschool 4–5 years Children who have not yet entered kindergarten.
School Age 5–18 years Children who have completed kindergarten by summer.
GROUP CURRENT SKILLS WILL WORK ON
Beginner First exploration of water and group lessons. Putting mouth, nose, eyes, cheek, hair, ears in.
Needs assistance/reassurance in water. Explore use of noodles/backpack.
Paddler Travels with no assistance using noodles/backpack. Underwater Gaining a desire to be comfortably underwater.
feelings range from absolutely not to maybe a quick dunk. Explore ears in while on back.
Underwater Happily hangs out underwater. Can briefly float/travel in water Moving forward with face in. Propulsion.
Ease with face in, without a floatation device. On back, ears in. Explore coming up for air.
Swimmer Swims with face comfortably in water, takes breath, Exploration of all four strokes, independent
re-submerges without assistance; 15+ yards in water over head. back swim, swimming underwater at depth.
Strokes Some experience with all four strokes. Can swim 25 yards Explore a natural ease and efficiency in water
multiple times during a lesson in all four strokes.
Efficiency Experience with all four strokes. Can swim 50+ yards comfortably. Explore efficiency and endurance.
Diving
Comfortable jumping in deep water and happily enters the Jumping and diving off the side and board.
water head first. Can tread water. Front, back, reverse and inward dive for
those more advanced.
Swim Team & Experience with all four strokes. Can swim 25 yards multiple Build camaraderie and teamwork in a
Rookie Swim Team times. Thoroughly enjoys swimming. welcoming atmosphere.
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Swim with Annie – Spring DATE Session E: April 29–June 16
EJRP has formally partnered with Swim With Annie to offer swim lessons (no swim May 25–27)
year-round. Swim With Annie has provided the curriculum for our Maple FEE Parent and Me: $80
Street swim lessons in the summer and training for our instructors since Rookie Swim Team: $90
2009. Annie Cooper will be teaching the lessons listed below. We are All lessons & Recreational Swim Team $180
pleased to provide this opportunity and look forward to continuing to PLACE Monday–Friday:
enhance our EJRP swim offerings. Lessons are 30-minutes, one day per The Spa at The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Junction
week, for six weeks. Note: Afterschool Enrichment Swim and Play will be Saturday–Sunday:
offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the upcoming sessions. See page PT360 Shelburne, 6221 Shelburne Road, Shelburne
19 for session dates.
AGE GROUP THE SPA AT THE ESSEX PT360 SHELBURNE
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
Parent 9–9:30am 9–9:30am 5–5:30pm
and Me 310500E1 310500E2 310500E3
Beginner 9–9:30am
310501E1
9:30–10am 9–9:30am 9:30–10am 9–9:30am 9–9:30am
Paddler 310502E1 310502E2 310502E3 310502E4 310502E6
Toddler 4:30–5pm
310502E5
Underwater 10–10:30am 9:30–10am
Ease 310503E1 310503E2
Beginner 11:30–12pm
320501E1
10–10:30am 9:30–10am 9:30–10am 9:30–10am 11–11:30am 8–8:30am
Paddler 320502E1 320502E2 320502E3 320502E4 320502E5 320502E7
2–2:30pm
320502E6
10:30–11am 10–10:30am 10–10:30am 10:30–11am 8–8:30am 8:30–9am
Preschool Underwater 320503E1 320503E2 320503E3 320503E4 320503E5 320503E7
Ease 10:30–11am
320503E6
Swimmer 11–11:30am 10–10:30am
320504E1 320504E2
Strokes 9:30–10am
320505E1
Paddler 4–4:30pm 3:30–4pm 3–3:30pm
330502E1 330502E2 330502E3
4:30–5pm 4–4:30pm 11:30–12pm 10–10:30am
330503E1 330503E2 330503E3 330503E5
Underwater 4–4:30pm 12–12:30pm
Ease 330503E4 330503E6
1–1:30pm
330503E7
3:30–4pm 4:30–5pm 8:30–9am 10:30–11am
330504E1 330504E3 330504E4 330504E8
4–4:30pm 12–12:30pm 11–11:30am
School Age Swimmer 330504E2 330504E5 330504E9
1–1:30pm
330504E6
1:30–2pm
330504E7
Strokes 12:30–1pm 12:30–1pm
330505E1 330505E2
1:30–2pm
330505E3
Rookie 5–5:30pm 4–4:30pm 4:30–5pm 5–5:30pm
Swim Team 330507E1 330507E2 330507E3 330507E4
Recreational 5:30–6:30pm 4:30–5:30pm 5–6pm 5:30–6:30pm
Swim Team 330508E1 330508E2 330508E3 330508E4
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Summer Swim Lessons at Maple Street Pool
When registering for Monday–Friday morning and evening lessons, include the session letter in the blank (1#####A#).
Morning Schedule
ONE WEEK SESSIONS
MONDAY–FRIDAY 10:25–10:55am 11–11:30am 11:35am–12:05pm
Monday–Friday
5-days/week, 1-week Parent & Me 105001_6
Toddler: Beginner 115101_4 115101_6
Session B: July 8–12
$38 resident/$48 non-resident Toddler: Paddler 115201_5 115201_6
Preschool: Beginner 125101_4
Session D: July 29–August 2
$38 resident/$48 non-resident Preschool: Paddler 125201_4 125201_5 125201_6
Preschool: Underwater Ease 125301_4 125301_5 125301_6
TWO WEEK SESSIONS Preschool: Swimmer 125401_5
Monday–Friday
School Age: Paddler 135201_4 135201_5 135201_6
5-days/week, 2-weeks
School Age: Underwater Ease 135301_4 135301_5 135301_6
Session A: June 24–July 5
School Age: Swimmer 135401_4 135401_5 135401_6
No class July 4.
$54 resident/$69 non-resident School Age: Strokes 135501_5 135501_6
School Age: Efficiency 135601_4
Session C: July 15–26
$60 resident/$75 non-resident School Age: Diving 135701_4 135701–5
Swim Team 135801A 7:30–8:30am, Mon–Thu, Jun 24–Aug 1
Session E: August 5–16
$60 resident/$75 non-resident Rookie Swim Team 135801B 8:35–9:05am, Mon–Thu, Jun 24–Aug 1
Evening Schedule All evening classes will be taught in the large pool in the lap lanes.
Monday–Thursday
4-days/week, 2-weeks MONDAY–THURSDAY 6–6:30pm 6:30–7pm
Session F: July 8–18 School Age Underwater Ease: 135301_7 Swimmer: 135401_7
$60 resident/$75 non-resident
Session G: July 22–August 1
$60 resident/$75 non-resident
Saturday Schedule SATURDAY 9:15–9:45am 9:50–10:20am 10:25–10:55am
ONE WEEK SESSIONS Parent & Me 105001J0
1-day/week, 8-weeks
Toddler: Beginner 115101J8
Session J: June 22–August 10 Toddler: Paddler 115201J9
$60 resident/$75 non-resident
Preschool: Beginner 125101J8
Preschool: Paddler 125201J9
Preschool: Underwater Ease 125301J0
School Age: Paddler 135201J8
School Age: Underwater Ease 135301J9 135301J0
School Age: Swimmer 135401J9
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Maple Street Recreational & Community Swim Meets
Rookie Swim Teams Join Annie Cooper and friends for one, two, or all three
Swim Coaches: Annie Cooper & Maple Street Swim Instructors community swim meets! We are offering the opportunity for people
An opportunity for swimmers who are prepared to swim hundreds of of all ages (kids, teens, and adults) to hop in the pool for a fun yet
yards with strong strokes, are happy to swim for a long period of time, competitive swim. You pick your event(s) and how many you want to
and are willing to be challenged. Swimmers will gain the knowledge and participate in. We will group swimmers by age and heat as best as we
skills to improve their efficiency in the water in a fun and recreational can. Spectators are welcome to come and cheer! Swim Ribbons will be
way. We are not a part of the Champlain Valley Swim League and do given to every participant. Events may include 25/50 butterfly, back-
not have formal, weekly meets. However, swimmers are welcome stroke, breaststroke, freestyle, 100 freestyle, and 100 individual medley.
to participate in the community swim meets. A fun way to improve
your competitive swimming skills in an encouraging environment. AGE All ages
Swim up to four mornings per week, or less. It’s up to you! No pressure. DAY Fridays
FEE $10 per swimmer for as many events as you choose
AGE Entering grades K–12 NOTE Pre-registration is encouraged, but not necessary.
DATE Monday–Thursday, June 24–August 1 SPRING SWIM MEETS SUMMER SWIM MEETS
PLACE Maple Street Pool PLACE Saint Michael’s College Maple Street Pool
RECREATIONAL SWIM TEAM TIME 6:15–7:15pm 7–8pm
Strokes & Efficiency Groups CODE DATE CODE DATE
TIME 7:30-8:30am 380500C May 17 135901A Jun 28
FEE $99 resident/$114 non-resident 380500D Jun 7 135901B Jul 19
CODE 135801A 135901C Aug 2
ROOKIE SWIM TEAM: For those who want to be on the Swim
Team but aren’t quite ready for the full hour.
Summer Swim with Annie: Indoors
Swimmer & Strokes Groups Annie Cooper will be teaching indoor lessons this summer at both
TIME 8:35–9:05am the Spa at The Essex and Shelburne PT360. These offerings are Build
FEE $55 resident/$70 non-resident a Group. Build your own group and register online. Or, if you need
CODE 135801B help forming a group, email Annie at swimwithannie@ejrp.org.
FEE $480 for 4 30-minute lessons for up to 4 swimmers
NOTE To find codes and register for these blocks visit ejrp.org
WEEKDAYS
PLACE Spa at The Essex
TIMES 2–2:30pm 2:30–3pm, 3–3:30pm, 3:30–4pm
SESSION DAY DATE
K Mon–Thu Jun 24–27
L Mon–Thu Jul 8–11
M Mon–Thu Jul 15–18
Adult Swim Evening with Annie N Mon–Thu Jul 22–25
Tips and tricks for improvement. Annie Cooper answers all of your P Mon–Thu Jul 29–Aug 1
questions about swimming while you discover ways to improve. For Q Mon–Thu Aug 5–8
adults at all levels. This is a fun, conversational, scientific approach WEEKENDS
to everything from how to go underwater, floatation, strokes and PLACE PT360 Shelburne
the ins and outs of swimming. You will be wearing a swimsuit and TIMES Saturdays: 12:30–1pm, 1–1:30pm, 1:30–2pm, 2–2:30pm
going in the pool to try out the things you are learning, as we talk. Sundays: 8–8:30am, 8:30–9am, 9–9:30am, 9:30–10am
AGE 17+ SESSION DAY DATE
PLACE The Spa at The Essex R Sat Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13
S Sat Jul 20, 27, Aug 3, 10
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE T Sun Jun 23, 30, Jul 7, 14
370500C Wed May 15 6:15–7:15pm $30 U Sun Jul 21, 28, Aug 4, 11
370500D Wed Jun 5 6:15–7:15pm $30
www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 7
S.T.E.A.M. Camps
S.T.E.A.M. is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Critter Camp!
Technology, Engineering the Arts and Mathematics as access points Instructor: Tina Logan, ADL Art Teacher
for guiding student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. The end This is a fun filled camp for creature lovers (real and imaginary)!
results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential Spend the week making paper mâché creatures, critter portraits,
learning, persist in problem solving, embrace collaboration and work pillow pals and pocket pets! Our imagination and creativity will be
through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, our inspiration!
leaders and learners of the 21st-Century. — Education Closet
AGE Entering grades 1–4
DATE
Create & Play with Paper Mâché PLACE
Monday–Friday, Aug 5–9
ADL Art Room
Instructor: Tina Logan, ADL Art Teacher
NOTE Please bring a water bottle and bag lunch if you are
Spend a week learning about the endless possibilities of creating
staying all day. Daily snack, a sketchbook, and camp
with paper mâché. Learn about armature building and various
bag to decorate will be provided.
paper mâché techniques. Create one large masterpiece or a series
of small ones. If you like to build, use your imagination, and get CODE TIME FEE
your hands goopy then this is the camp for you! No experience 140203A 9am–12pm $200 res/$220 non-res
necessary, only imagination and enthusiasm. 140203B 1pm–4pm $200 res/$220 non-res
140203C 9am–4pm $300 res/$320 non-res
AGE Entering grades 4–8
DATE Monday–Friday, June 24–28
PLACE ADL Art Room EHS Filming Camp
NOTE Please bring a water bottle and bag lunch if you are Instructors: Tom Preska, EHSPN
staying all day. Daily snack, a sketchbook, and apron Interested in filming? Learn how to film, edit and produce your own
to tie dye included. short films! Work with the teacher and former students of Essex
High Schools sports show EHSPN to create dynamic images and
CODE TIME FEE video. In this camp you will learn how to use a DSLR camera as well
140202A 9am–12pm $200 res/$220 non-res as premiere pro to produce exciting films. Over the week we will
140202B 1pm–4pm $200 res/$220 non-res split between shooting and editing and you will learn the skills that
140202C 9am–4pm $300 res/$320 non-res will allow you to excel at both.
Already enrolled in Camp Maple Street, REACH, AGE Entering grades 5–10
or STAR but see an exciting specialty camp the DATE Monday–Friday, July 29–Aug 2
same week? Sign up and get 25% off the TIME 9am–3pm
PLACE EHS Library
specialty camp (in-person or over the phone only)
FEE $275 resident/$295 non-resident
CODE 140200A
Fun with Fiber
Instructor: Tina Logan, ADL Art Teacher Youth Woodworking
Spend a week making sock animals, stuffies, needle felted creatures, Instructors: Stuart Cheney & Sachi Hergesheimer, Sawmill Studio
yarn paintings, weaving, string art and more! This camp will Build self-esteem through independent, hands on woodworking
introduce the wonders of creating cool things out of fiber. this summer. Learn a new craft and make some sawdust! This class
No experience necessary, only imagination and enthusiasm. will show you how to make several small woodworking projects
using hand tools. Learn how to layout, cut, shape, and assemble
AGE Entering grades 4–8 your projects. There will be no power tools used and no experience
DATE Monday–Friday, July 8–12 with hand tools is necessary. To learn more about projects and what
PLACE ADL Art Room we do in class, check us out at www.facebook.com/sawmillstudio.
NOTE Please bring a water bottle and bag lunch if you
are staying all day. Snack and camp T-shirt to tie-dye AGE Entering grades 1–6
included. DATE Monday–Friday, July 22–26
TIME 9–10:30am
CODE TIME FEE
PLACE ADL Middle School old Tech Ed Room
140201A 9am–12pm $200 res/$220 non-res
FEE $115 resident/$135 non-resident
140201B 1pm–4pm $200 res/$220 non-res
CODE 130300A
140201C 9am–4pm $300 res/$320 non-res
8 www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 Online registration available for many programs.Cool Creative Cooking Camp LEtGO Your Mind: Amusement Park
Instructors: John and Cindy Dowman, CTE Instructors Thrill Rides & Stop Motion Animation
Looking to be actively engaged all morning long while creating lots Channnel your inner master builder and create your very own LEGO
of delicious food and baked goods? Working with professionally amusement park thrill rides where everything is awesome! Students
trained instructors, campers will learn basic knife skills, cooking and will use gears and motors to learn about mechanical devices such
baking skills, ingredient identification and presentation skills. Each as levers, wheels and axles. Students will build: Merry Go Rounds,
day campers will receive lunch and dessert of their own creation Emmet’s Double Decker Couch Hopper, Tilt–A-Whirl, motorized LEGO
and recipes used during the camp. cars and many more. During the afternoon students will create their
very own LEGO Stop Animations, just like The Lego Movie! Double
AGE Entering grades 4–9 Decker couches welcome. Students will build their own mini movie
DATE Monday–Friday, June 24– 28 set and create an animated movie using LEGO mini figures and other
TIME 8am–12:30pm objects. The students will also learn how to edit their movies and add
PLACE Center for Technology Essex titles/credits using Professional Stop Animation software.
FEE $199 res/$219 non-res
CODE 140300A AGE Entering grades 1–4
DATE Monday–Friday, July 22–26
TIME 9am–3pm
Baking for Beginners Camp PLACE Hiawatha
Instructor: Kathy Lawrence, EWSD Librarian
NOTE Please bring a lunch. Participants will receive a
Learn how to read a recipe, measure ingredients, and bake sweet or
LEtGO Camp t-shirt. You’ll go home with many great
savory treats! Each day is themed and will start with a read-aloud.
ideas and fun memories, but not your LEGO creations.
Recipes and themes change from year to year, so repeat campers
FEE $305 res/$325 non-res
can learn something new! Perfect for the beginning baker.
CODE 130302A
AGE Entering grades 1–4
DATE Monday–Friday, July 8–12 LEtGO Your Mind: EV3 Robotic
TIME 9–11am
PLACE Center for Technology Essex
Amusement Thrill Rides & Stop
FEE $90 resident/$105 non-resident Animation/Minecraft
NOTE Please let EJRP know of any food allergies at time of Come and join us as we design, build, and program robots that
registration. If campers have their own apron or smock. interact, perform complex tasks, and respond to changes in the
It’s a good idea to bring it, along with a water bottle environment. Using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 motors, sensors and
CODE 130301A gears students will enhance their robotics skills by completing
missions within an amusement park built by them. During the
afternoon students will create their very own LEGO Stop Animations,
Baking for Beginners Level II just like The Lego Movie! Double Decker couches welcome. Students
Instructor: Kathy Lawrence, EWSD Librarian will build their own mini movie set and create an animated movie
Designed for those who are already comfortable in the kitchen and using LEGO mini figures and other objects. The students will also learn
want to continue building their baking and cooking skills. A great how to edit their movies and add titles/credits using professional
next step for those who have been to Baking for Beginners. stop animation software. In addition, students will learn to use various
Minecraft skills to customize and create their own Amusement thrill
AGE Entering grades 2–6 rides! They will learn about creating electrical circuits using Redstone.
DATE Monday–Friday, August 5–9 This will help students create features like functioning doors and traps
PLACE Center for Technology Essex doors that operate with the push of a button.
TIME 9–11am
FEE $95 resident/$110 non-resident AGE Entering grades 4–8
NOTE Please let EJRP know of any food allergies at time of DATE Monday–Friday, July 22–26
registration. If campers have their own apron or smock, TIME 9am–3pm
It’s a good idea to bring it, along with a water bottle. PLACE Hiawatha
CODE 140301A NOTE Please bring a lunch. Participants will receive a
LEtGO Camp t-shirt. You’ll go home with many great
Look for our Summer Special Events brochure ideas and fun memories, but not your LEGO creations.
FEE $305 res/$325 non-res
coming in early June! CODE 140302A
www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 9Recreational & Wellness Camps
Girls Roller Derby Camp Junior Golf Camp
Instructor: Green Mountain Derby Dames Skaters Instructor: Dan Lehmann, PGA Pro
Spend the week with veteran skaters from the Green Mountain Learning the game of golf has never been more fun. Our junior
Derby Dames learning all the basic skills of skating on quad roller golf program is designed to keep kids entertained, while they
skates: skating, stopping, agility, speed and endurance. Campers learn all the basics of full-swing, short game, putting and rules
will learn the basics of how to play roller derby in a controlled, safe and etiquette.
environment that focuses on teamwork, getting to know the
positions and some rules, and safe gameplay. Off-skates activities DAY Monday–Friday
will include derby crafts, coming up with team names, and PLACE Catamount Country Club
decorating team jerseys. This camp is suitable for beginners as 1400 Mountain View Road in Williston
well as experienced skaters. NOTE Lunch is included in the full-day program. Friday is
half-day instruction followed by pizza party and prizes.
AGE Girls entering grades 2–12 Golfers may stay and play 9 holes for free unsupervised
DATE Monday–Friday, July 15–19 following the party.
TIME 1:30–5:30pm
CODE GRADE DATE TIME FEE
PLACE Essex High School Rink
130105A1 Entering 3–9 Jun 17–21 8:30am–12pm $210
FEE $81 resident/$96 non-resident
130105A2 Entering 6–9 Jun 17–21 8:30am–3pm $395
NOTE Required gear: Quad roller skates (not roller blades),
130105B1 Entering 3–9 Jun 24–28 8:30am–12pm $210
knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, helmet, mouth
130105B2 Entering 6–9 Jun 24–28 8:30am–3pm $395
guard. All gear must fit snugly and securely. Bring
130105C1 Entering 3–9 Jul 8–12 8:30am–12pm $210
your own water bottle and snack. Campers can
130105C2 Entering 6–9 Jul 8–12 8:30am–3pm $395
purchase gear packages ranging from skates only to
130105D1 Entering 3–9 Jul 15–19 8:30am–12pm $210
full sets of gear; contact EJRP for ordering information.
130105D2 Entering 6–9 Jul 15–19 8:30am–3pm $395
Safety equipment used for skateboarding would be
130105E1 Entering 3–9 Jul 22–26 8:30am–12pm $210
appropriate for this camp.
130105E2 Entering 6–9 Jul 22–26 8:30am–3pm $395
CODE GRADE 130105F1 Entering 3–9 Jul 29–Aug 2 8:30am–12pm $210
160100A 2–5 130105F2 Entering 6–9 Jul 29–Aug 2 8:30am–4pm $395
160100B 6–8
160100C 9–12
Tennis Camp
Instructor: USTA
EJRP has teamed up with USTA to bring you quality tennis instruction
at affordable prices. The perfect opportunity for your child to learn
a lifelong sport in a fun and recreational way. This active program
will give your child the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills
of tennis. Players will be taught the rules of the game and will work
on their forehand, backhand, and more! Each player will receive a
tennis t-shirt.
AGE Entering grades K–6
PLACE Maple Street Park
FEE $45 resident/$55 non-resident
NOTE Bring your own racquet to each lesson if you have one.
CODE GRADE DAY DATE TIME
130103A1 K–2 Mon–Fri Jun 24–28 9–10am
130103A2 3–6 Mon–Fri Jun 24–28 10:15–11:15am
130103B1 K–2 Mon–Fri Jul 8–12 9–10am
130103B2 3–6 Mon–Fri Jul 8–12 10:15–11:15am
130103C1 K–2 Mon–Fri Jul 22–26 9–10am
130103C2 3–6 Mon–Fri Jul 22–26 10:15–11:15am
10 www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 Online registration available for many programs.Girl Spirit Creative Yoga &
Movement Camp
Instructor: Sylvia Kabusk, Ananta Yoga, South Burlington
Do you enjoy movement, music, creating, and relaxing? You will
learn fun combinations of yoga, tumbling basics, and dance to
foster self-confidence and positive self-image where every girl is a
winner! In addition, you will enjoy creating beautiful crafts to take
home at the end of the week. Girls experience the joy and freedom
of being in their body, deepening their connection with the world
around them, and celebrating their individuality and uniqueness!
No special skills required. Just come as you (perfectly) are!
AGE Entering grades 1–8
DATE Monday–Friday, July 8–12
TIME 12–3pm
PLACE Hiawatha
FEE $132 resident/$152 non-resident
NOTE Bring a nutritious snack, water bottle, and a yoga mat
if you have one.
CODE 160101A
Archery Camp
Instructor: Pelkey’s Archery
Archery is all inclusive and FUN! Shooting a bow & arrow will teach
discipline and build confidence. Participants will learn safety,
basic skills and fundamentals, and have fun through individual
instruction, shooting and team building drills.
AGE Entering grades 2–8
PLACE Maple Street Park
FEE $56 resident/$71 non-resident
Kids Creative Yoga Camp CODE DAY DATE TIME
Instructor: Sylvia Kabusk, Ananta Yoga, South Burlington
130104A Mon–Fri Jul 22–26 1–1:50pm
Swim like a dolphin! Dance like a snowflake! This camp is a joyful
130104B Mon–Fri Jul 29–Aug 2 1–1:50pm
approach to teaching children about themselves, each other, and
the universe in which they live. This fun and engaging camp weaves
together yoga, expressive movement, cooperation activities, songs, Tossing Loops: Learn to Fly Fish
crafts, and stories helping to promote children’s self-confidence, Instructor: Mike Abbott, Tasty Water Adventures
expression, and mutual self-respect. Children experience the joy of Come join us for an introduction to fly fishing! Learn skills like preparing
being in their body, connecting with their breathing, and learning your setup, casting, identifying insects, and how to approach fish. This
to celebrate their individuality and uniqueness. Each session will be fun and engaging camp will strengthen children’s connections with our
unique as every class has something new to learn. local waterways and fisheries. Camp will include days spent practicing
and learning at Maple Street Park and trips to local fishing spots.
AGE 4–5 years
DAY Monday–Friday AGE Entering grades 4–8
DATE July 8–12 PLACE Maple Street Park and nearby fishing locations
TIME 9–11am NOTE River-safe footwear and a pole are required. Poles
PLACE Hiawatha available for rental at $35/week or purchase at $80/each
FEE $89 resident/$104 non-resident
CODE DATES TIME FEE
NOTE Bring a nutritious snack, water bottle, and a yoga mat
135901A Jul 15–19 1–5pm $140 res/$160 non-res
if you have one.
135901B Jul 29–Aug 2 8:30am–12:30pm $140 res/$160 non-res
CODE 120100A
135901C Aug 12–16 8:30am–12:30pm $140 res/$160 non-res
www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 11Youth Leagues & Programs
Blueprint Basketball AAU Club Junior Roller Derby League
Instructor: BJ Robertson and Staff Instructor: Green Mountain Roller Derby
Blueprint Basketball is an AAU program to help develop players’ Vermont’s first women’s flat track roller derby league continues to
basketball skills and IQ. We will build 10-person teams for boys and support the Minor Catastrophes, Vermont’s first girls’ junior roller
girls in grades 3–11. Our program will compete in local tournaments derby team. Each week girls will train with veteran skaters from Green
as well as travel around the New England area. We want to make Mountain Roller Derby learning all the basic skills of skating on quad
Vermont basketball strong across the state and, in doing so, we roller skates: skating, stopping, agility, speed and endurance. Girls
will be offering practices and training from March through with skating ability from beginning to advanced can participate.
November to develop stronger players throughout Essex and
neighboring communities. AGE Girls in grades 2–12
TIME 6–7:30 pm
AGE Grades 3–11 PLACE Champlain Valley Exposition
PLACE Bellcate School Gymnasium: 1 Corporate Drive, Essex FEE $81 resident/$91 non-resident
FEE $10 tryout registration NOTE Required gear: Quad roller skates (not roller blades),
$950 program registration for those who make the team knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, helmet, mouth
CODE 560100A guard. All gear must fit snugly and securely. Bring your
NOTE Sign up for just 1 try out date. Payment plans and own water bottle. Girls can purchase gear packages
scholarship available, email with questions: ranging from skates only to full sets of gear; contact
blueprintbasketballvt@gmail.com. EJRP for ordering information. Safety equipment used
for skateboarding would be appropriate for this camp.
TRY OUT OPTIONS
BOYS DAY DATE GRADE TIME CODE DAY DATE FEE
Sun Mar 10 3–4 10–10:45am 360100A Wed Mar 13–April 10 $81 res/$91 non-res
5–6 10:45–11:30am 360100B Wed Apr 17–May 15 $81 res/$91 non-res
7–8 11:30am–12:15pm
9–11 12:15–1pm
Summer Strength & Conditioning
Wed Mar 13 3–4 5:30–6:15pm Instructor: Parisi Speed School Performance Staff
5–6 6:15–7pm Strength and conditioning is a crucial part for athletic development
7–8 7–7:45pm as well as human development! This program will focus on teaching
9–11 7:45–8:30pm athletes sound technique, while being in a physically challenging
GIRLS DAY DATE GRADE TIME environment. The sessions will be kept in a small group ratio to
ensure safety of the athletes as well as proper coaching instruction.
Tue Mar 12 3–4 5:30–6:15pm Each week will bring a different focus to the weight room with the
5–6 6:15–7pm goal of exposing athletes to various training schemes that build
7–8 7–7:45pm as the summer progresses. Whether you are here for a week or the
9–11 7:45–8:30pm entire summer, we look forward to training and teaching you how
Sun Mar 17 3–4 10–10:45am to get the most out of your time in the weight room!
5–6 10:45–11:30am
7–8 11:30am–12:15pm AGE Entering grades 7–12
9–11 12:15–1pm DATE Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 25–August 8
TIME 9–10:30am
PLACE Essex High School Weight Room
NOTE No class week of July 1–July 5. Please dress for physical
activity and bring a water bottle.
CODE DATE FEE
150100A Jun 25 & 27 $30 res/$40 non-res
150100B Jul 9 & 11 $30 res/$40 non-res
150100C Jul 16 & 18 $30 res/$40 non-res
150100D Jul 23 & 25 $30 res/$40 non-res
150100E Jul 30 & Aug 1 $30 res/$40 non-res
150100F Aug 6 & 8 $30 res/$40 non-res
150100G All 6 Weeks $150 res/$170 non-res
12 www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 Online registration available for many programs.Summer Youth Soccer League Jr. Hornets Soccer
Instructor: EHS Varsity Girls Soccer Instructor: EHS Varsity Girls Soccer
This new and improved soccer league will feature exciting pick-up This exciting parent/child introductory program prepares your child
games each week. We want to continue to provide a fun, for organized soccer in a fun, non-competitive environment. Age
recreational, and skill-enhancing summer soccer experience. This appropriate equipment will be used to teach kicking, dribbling,
format and structure accommodates busy summer schedules for trapping, throw-ins, and agility. Each participant will receive a t-shirt
families and allows us to change up teams for a new and exciting and size-3 soccer ball.
experience each week. Skill-building and warm-up sessions will be
followed up by games which will range from 4v4 to a full match. AGE 3–5 years with parents
PLACE Maple Street Park
AGE Entering grades K–6 FEE $49 resident/$59 non-resident
DATE Girls: Mondays, July 8–Aug 12
CODE AGE TIME DAY DATE
Boys: Wednesdays, July 10–Aug 14
120101A1 3–4 4:45–5:30pm Mon Jul 8–Aug 12
TIME 6:45–7:45pm
120101A2 4–5 5:45–6:30pm Mon Jul 8–Aug 12
PLACE Maple Street Park
120101B1 4–5 4:45–5:30pm Wed Jul 10–Aug 14
FEE $41 resident/$51 non-resident
120101B2 3–4 5:45–6:30pm Wed Jul 10–Aug 14
CODE Girls: 130111A; Boys: 130111B
www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 13Youth Leagues & Programs
Mountain Biking Club Developing the Junior Golfer
Instructor: Max MacDonald Instructor: Dan Lehmann, PGA Professional
Learn the basics of mountain biking while under the supervision and Do you have a junior player who is looking to play middle or high
guidance of an experienced rider. We’ll combine a minimal amount school golf? Whether your junior player has experience or is new
of instruction with guidance on skill-appropriate trails throughout to the game, we’ll be developing his/her skills with the goal of
Saxon Hollow and Mathieu Town Forest. During this 5-week program, competing. Players will create their own small groups or be placed
participants will also learn basic trail and bike maintenance from in groups of 3-5 players, meeting once a week for 90 minutes.
professional at Fellowship of the Wheel and Old Spokes Home.
AGE Entering grades 6–12
AGE Kids entering grades 4–8 DATE June 1–August 31
DATE Tuesday and Thursday, July 9–August 8 PLACE Catamount Country Club, 1400 Mountain View Road, Williston
TIME 3–5pm FEE $600
PLACE Saxon Hollow and Mathieu Town Forest Trails NOTE Days and times will vary based on the groups availability.
FEE $75 resident/$90 non-resident CODE 160102A
NOTE Participants need to provide their own, appropriate bike
CODE 140103A
Ironcats Youth Triathlete Program
Instructor: Kim Loeffler, KL Endurance
Parent/Child Tennis Our mission is to educate and empower kids to lead healthy and
Instructor: USTA active lifestyles through the love of endurance sports like running,
This parent and child program teaches both the adult and the child swimming, and biking! We’ll focus on safety, triathlete fundamentals,
the fundamentals of tennis. In all of our busy lifestyles, it is nice to coordination, strength, and endurance. Experienced USAT Certified
learn and exercise with your child. Have fun and play the game of coaches will oversee all trainings and will work to create a positive
tennis with your kiddo this summer! and encouraging atmosphere where the athletes will develop
confidence and a love of endurance sports.
AGE Kids entering grades K–6 and their parent/guardian
DATE Monday or Wednesdays, July 8–August 14 DATE July 16–August 15
TIME 6:30–7:30pm TIME 6–7:30pm
PLACE Cascade Park PLACE Maple Street Park and Pool
FEE $69 resident/$84 non-resident FEE $195 resident/ $215 non-resident
NOTE Please bring your own racquet to each lesson.
CODE AGE DAYS
CODE Mondays: 130112A
160102A Entering grades 1–5 Tue/Thu
Wednesdays: 130112B
160102B Entering grades 6–10 Tue/Thu
Kids Group Golf Clinics Strider Bike Class
Instructor: Dan Lehmann, PGA Pro
Coordinators: Paul and Danielle Wolf (and Lucas)
This weekly program will provide your child with a great introduction
If your young one can walk, then they are ready to roll. Join up
to the game of golf. Skills will be built and improved upon each week.
with fellow strider bikers of all abilities to practice and learn
together. We will facilitate four weekly opportunities to work on
AGE Entering grades K–6
gliding, turning, and navigating obstacle courses.This program is
PLACE Catamount Country Club, 1400 Mountain View Road, Williston
intended to be experiential in nature versus instructed. Participants
FEE $100
will build skills through repetition, watching others, and trying
NOTE Parent/guardian must attend with child if he/she is
new things.
under the age of 8.
CODE DAY DATE TIME AGE Up to age 5 (with a parent)
130113A Tue Apr16–May 14 4:45–5:30pm DATE Tuesdays, May 14–June 4
130113B Wed Apr 17–May 15 4:45–5:30pm TIME 4:45–5:30pm
130113C Tue May 21–Jun 18 4:45–5:30pm PLACE Maple Street Park parking lot
130113D Wed May 22–Jun 19 4:45–5:30pm FEE $28 resident/$38 non-resident
130113E Tue Jun 25–Jul 23 4:45–5:30pm CODE 220100A
130113F Wed Jun 26–Jul 24 4:45–5:30pm NOTE Participants should come with their own strider bike
130113G Tue Sep 3–Oct 1 4:45–5:30pm and helmet. Water bottle recommended.
14 www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 Online registration available for many programs.Young Hornets Sports Camps
EJRP has teamed up with Essex High School coaches and players to bring you the best local instruction in sports camps. Let our own high school
coaches and athletes serve as the role models and instructors for your child as they develop their skills in a fun summer camp opportunity.
Young Hornets Soccer Clinics Young Hornets Gymnastics Camp
Join Coaches Barber and Orr, Varsity head coaches of A non-competitive, fun environment to develop your
the EHS Girls and Boys soccer teams, to improve your game and skills as you learn vaulting, floor exercises, and the balance beam.
prepare for the upcoming season. Participants will be provided Join Coach Mary Krug and the EHS Gymnastics team as they
opportunities to develop skills and play games twice a week for guide your child to a better understanding of the elements
five weeks. Each athlete will receive an EHS Soccer shirt! involved in gymnastic competition and will safely instruct them
in gymnastic basics.
AGE Entering grades 6–8
DATE Monday and Wednesdays, July 8–Aug 7 AGE Entering grades K–6
TIME 6–8pm DATE Monday–Friday, July 15–19
PLACE Essex High School TIME 9–11am
NOTE Please bring cleats and a water bottle PLACE Essex High School
FEE $150 FEE $65
CODE 130109A CODE 130107A
Young Hornets Volleyball Camp
This camp is open to girls and boys who are looking for an
opportunity to experience what volleyball is all about. We have
designed this camp specifically with middle school players in
mind and have modified our equipment, techniques, drills, and
games to make learning volleyball fun.
AGE Entering grades 5–9
DATE Monday–Friday, July 22–26
TIME 9–11am
PLACE Essex High School Gymnasium
NOTE Please bring sneakers and a water bottle
FEE $65
CODE 140101A
Young Hornets Preseason
Football Camp
Join EHS varsity coach Drew Gordon, his coaching staff, and varsity
football players to get ready for the Chargers’ season. This preseason
Young Hornets Bowling Camp experience will be a fun, engaging opportunity to tune up your
Like to bowl? Want to learn how to better your score? football skills, work with varsity football coaches and players, and
Come bowl with us at Sparetime under the instruction of EHS have fun! No prior experience needed.
Varsity Bowling Coach Tom Preska. You will learn the secrets to
being a better bowler and learn the ins and outs of the sport. AGE Entering grades 2–8
Drills and activities along with lots of bowling practice will help DATE Monday–Friday, July 29–August 2
you achieve your goals. TIME 5:30–7:30pm
PLACE Maple Street Park
AGE Entering grades 4–8 NOTE No football equipment needed. Please bring a water
DATE Monday–Friday, July 22–26 bottle.
TIME 11am–2pm FEE $70
PLACE Sparetime, Colchester CODE 130110A
FEE $145
CODE 130111A
www.ejrp.org / SPRING/SUMMER 2019 15Full Day Summer Camps
EJRP Adventure Camp Camp Maple Street
Summer camp continues to be a defining experience in
Wild Vermont! children’s lives – a time to make new friends, build trusting
Come explore the wilds of Vermont with EJRP. In this
relationships with counselors, create exciting arts and crafts
weeklong, full-day camp, we will venture out to various locations to
projects, play new sports and games, and even learn how to
explore the natural beauty of our surrounding area. Each day will be
swim! EJRP’s flagship summer camp provides children all this
an adventure to a new location around Chittenden County where
and more at a great price and without going far from home.
campers will hike, kayak, orienteer, draw, read, and much, much more.
Throughout the day, campers are grouped into cabins by age with
AGE Grades 3–5 a staff-to-child ratio not to exceed 1:12. Our full-day schedule offers
DATE August 12–16 & August 19–23 small and large group play, structured and unstructured time, and
TIME 7:30am-6pm choices for every child to explore their unique interests and to have
PLACE Drop-off and Pick-up at Maple Street Park. a successful and enjoyable summer camp experience.
Off-site location to be determined.
Additionally, once a week, campers will participate in a fun, off-site
FEE $210 resident/$230 non-resident
field trip featuring a visit to a local recreational spot (the beach,
CODE August 12–16: 130702A
ECHO, bowling, hiking, Shelburne Farms, etc.) or a special event at
August 19–23: 130702B
the park will take place.
NOTE Campers may be dropped off at Maple Street Park at
7:30am. Campers will spend the first 75 minutes with
AGE Entering grades 1–5
Camp Maple Street and then depart at 8:45am. Campers
DATE Monday–Friday
will return to Maple Street Park at 4:30pm and will have
TIME Drop off starts at 7:30 am. Camp starts at 8:45am.
the option to re-join Camp Maple Street until 6pm.
Pick up time is no later than 6pm.
PLACE Maple Street Park
For Middle Schoolers FEE $175 per week resident / $195 per week non-resident
Session B: $140 resident / $156 non-resident
Camp STAR: Swimming, Trips, (No camp Thursday, July 4)
Adventures, Recreation! NOTE All campers must bring their own swim suit, towel,
Enjoy a summer filled with activities geared towards middle school sunscreen, change of clothes, and sneakers. Lunch and
aged youth. We will have a morning swim program, weekly field two healthy snacks are provided each day.
trips, group activities, arts, sports, and outdoor experiences for all. This is a STARS accredited, State of Vermont Licensed Child Care
Campers will be active and engaged in a variety of ways to make Program. Financial assistance is available to qualified families
the summer fly by! through Child Care Resource, 863-3367.
Field Trips: beach, Lake Monsters game, mini-golf, movies, state parks
Group Activities: Capture the Flag, Medic, Team Building CODE DATES STATUS
Enrichment Activities: photography, jewelry making, cooking, yoga 130700A Jun 24–28 Wait listed
Sports: soccer, basketball, tennis, floor hockey 130700B Jul 1–5 (no camp July 4) Available
130700C Jul 8–12 Wait listed
AGE Entering grades 6–9 130700D Jul 15–19 Wait listed
DATE Monday–Friday 130700E Jul 22–26 Wait listed
TIME 7:30am–4:30pm 130700F Jul 29–Aug 2 Wait listed
PLACE ADL Middle School 130700G Aug 5–9 Wait listed
FEE $145 per week resident/$165 per week non-resident 130700H Aug 12–16 Wait listed
Session B: $116 resident/$132 non-resident 130700I Aug 19–23 Wait listed
No camp Thursday, July 4.
NOTE Bring your own lunch, snacks, swim suit, and towel
every day. Campers are encouraged to bring a bike. Summer Foods Program
CODE DATE CODE DATE EJRP is proud to once again partner with
140702A Jun 24–28 140702E Jul 22–26 Child Nutrition Services at EWSD to present
140702B Jul 1–5 (no camp July 4) 140702F Jul 29–Aug 2
the Summer Foods Program: free breakfast and
140702C Jul 8–12 140702G Aug 5–9
140702D Jul 15–19 lunch for anyone 18 and under, Monday–Friday
at Maple Street Park, June 24–August 23.
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