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Recreation and Youth Services Division

Recreation & Youth Services Division

Fall 2002 Schedule

The Benefits Are Endless…

All program dates and times are subject to change.  Please call numbers listed or visit your local center/gym/pool to check for updates.

RECREATION CENTERS

September 16-November 1

Metzner                        M-F      3:00-9:00                                    

Hyland                          M-TH   3:30-7:30

Willie Ware                  M-TH   3:30-7:30

Blue Hills                      M-TH   3:30-7:30

SAND                           M-TH   4:00-8:00

Pope & Anderson Centers
September 16th- June 9th
M-F 3:00-9:00/Sat 12:00-5:00
Closed April 14th –18th

Games & sports tournaments, weight lifting, drill team,
Café Culture, movies, cooking, computer labs, soccer,
basketball, chess, hiking, holiday parties, field trips…

 

 Text Box: All programs are open to Hartford residents.  Some programs have limited enrollment and will be filled on a first come first served basis.  Program schedules are subject to change.  All programs are open and free of charge, unless otherwise indicated. Learn the basics of checkers, caroms, bumper pool, pool, Ping-Pong & more.  Challenge the staff or another Rec centers.  Bingo, arts & crafts, table games, contests, holiday parties and trips, bowling, skating, skiing, movies & more are awaiting you! November 4-April 11th

Metzner                        M-F      3:00-9:00

Hyland                                     M-TH   3:30-7:30

Willie Ware                  M-F      4:00-8:00

Blue Hills                      M-TH   3:00-8:00

SAND                           M-TH   4:00-8:00

Rawson School              M-TH   3:00-9:00

Noah Webster          M, T & TH   6:00-8:00

 

Text Box: $

 April 14th-June 6th

Metzner                        M-F      3:00-9:00

Hyland                                     M-TH   3:30-7:30

Willie Ware                  M-TH   3:30-7:30

Blue Hills                      M-TH   3:30-7:30

SAND                           M-TH   4:00-8:00

Text Box: Arts & Crafts                      Debbie               Daria Monday                        Rawson                         Rawson Tuesday           Blue Hills                      Pope     Wednesday       Willie Ware                  Hyland Thursday          SAND                           Metzner Friday              Anderson                      Pope/Resource *Beginning week of 11/4/02 Classes after school 3:30 or 4:00 depending on what time the center opens. Text Box: Weight Training Anderson Center Monday – Thursday 6-9 Pope Park Center Monday – Friday     6-9

 

 

 

 


 

Text Box: Staff is more than happy to help youngsters with their homework.  Check if your center has Homework Helpers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: In House Basketball Leagues Every center/gymnasium has an in house league. Talk to the recreation staff to find out about when your age group league will be taking place. Tiny Tot, Peewee, Juniors & High School Leagues may vary from location to location depending on participant interest. GYMS

 

September 16th – November 1st

Burr School                  M-TH   4:00-9:00

SAND                           M-TH   4:00-9:00

Rawson                         M-TH   6:00-9:00

 

November 4th  - April 11th

Burr School                  M-TH   4:00-9:00

Fox Middle                   M-TH   6:00-9:00/SAT 10:00-2:00

SAND                           M-TH   4:00-9:00/SAT 12:00-3:00

Naylor School               M-TH   6:00-9:00

Rawson School              M-TH   6:00-9:00

Wish                             M-TH   6:00-9:00/SAT 10:00-2:00

 

April 21st   – June 9th

Text Box: Double Dutch & Girls Activites 4:30-7:30 Southend Knight Riders M & TH -South St. School Clark St. TBA Burr School                  M-TH   4:00-9:00

SAND                           M-TH   4:00-9:00        

Rawson                        M-TH    6:00-9:00

 

Pools h

All lifeguards are certified by The American Red Cross

Pope ParkText Box: Rules for Pool Use Minimum Height requirement at all pools is 42”. *All swimmers must obey the rules.  *Wear bathing suits and bring a towel.  *No food or drink is allowed in any locker rooms or pool.  *Lockers are available.  *Bring your own lock and keep all valuables at home.  *The City of Hartford is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Family swim: Parents must register with the Head lifeguard.  Parent must stay with child.      & Kelvin D. Anderson

q       Oct.14-Dec. 7th

*Christmas Vacation Week 12:30-4:30 open swim

q       Jan. 27 – April 4th

q       April 21-June 9th

Monday – Friday 3:30 –7:30pm/Saturdays 12-3pm

3:30-5:00pm     Recreation swim/Swim lessons

5:00-5:45         Swim Team

5:45-7:30         Adult Swim/Swim Lessons/water aerobics

Saturdays        12-4pm Recreation/Family Swim

Text Box: Handball KDA, Anderson & Burr Gym Talk to the rec staff & learn how to play HANDBALL. It great fun for boys & girls ages 7-12.  It’s great fun!

             

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Interested in Drill? Call 543-8876    

 

 

Text Box:   Spend the evening with  Mr. King watching some great movies. He’ll bring the popcorn too! Ask the Rec staff what night he’ll be coming to your center! Text Box:   Hot Shot Turkey Shoot! at Anderson Gym Tues. Nov. 26, 2002 Parents, Grandparents & Kids Ages 6-7, 8-10 & 12-14You must pre-register by Nov. 22nd.   NO WALK INS WILL BE ALLOWED Pick up a registration form at your local rec center or by calling  543-8876. Must be a Hartford resident!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Leisure Line Hot line with up to date information on activities & schedules for the season. All you need is a touch tone phone to call 543-8877 Text Box: The Youth Services Bureau 543-8875 SHERO (Strong, healthy, educated, responsible, outstanding young women) & HERO (Healthy, educated, responsible, outstanding young men.) A positive youth development program ages 11-14.  It is a twelve-session program focusing on topic areas of positive role models, peer pressure, decision making, relationships, sex, families, responsibilities, & more.  Graduation ceremonies follow completion of 12 sessions.  For more information for SHERO & HERO call Martha Jackson at 722-6502. Text Box: Other special Events & Activities Tree Exhibit at the Wadsworth Atheneum Easter Egg Hunt Roller Skating Field Trips Bowling Holiday Parties Holiday Crafts Senior Olympics Cooking Ethnic Holiday Celebrations City Wide Game Tournaments SHERO/HERO Aerobics Fishing Derbies  & More!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Hartford Commission on youth is comprised of three students from each of the city’s High Schools & three at-large, for a total of fifteen.  Students act as advisors on many issues to the Youth Services Division.  They perform numerous community services, including assisting with youth conferences and workshops of interest. Text Box: All dogs must be leashed in any city park.  Also be sure to pick up after your pet.  Be a responsible pet owner please! Parks are for everyone’s enjoyment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

LOSS OF VALUABLES L

The City of Hartford cannot be responsible for loss of valuables and/or personal property in any of the centers, gyms, pools or school facilities while in our use or while participating in any of our programs or activities.  Participants may bring a lock to secure personal belongings in a locker at Pope Park or Kelvin D Anderson Center Pools. Leave valuables at home! Kids need to watch their coats & bookbags.  Bring only what you need.

 

PERMISSION FOR PHOTOS J

Photos and videos of participants and visitors during recreation activities are deemed as being permitted for publication and use of Human Services as needed.

 

.Site Locations & Phone Numbers '

Human Services Main Office                543-8860

Recreation Main Office Number           543-8876

Youth Services Main Office Number     543-8875

2 Holcomb St, Hartford, CT 06112

 

Kelvin D. Anderson        2621 North Main           722-6525         722-8875 Text Box: Any recreation questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns can be directed through the main office number of 543-8876.  Our secretary will be happy to direct your call to the appropriate person to help you. The main office is located at 2 Holcomb St on the 3rd floor.  Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30pm.

Pope Park                     Pope Park Highway       722-6480         722-6482

Metzner                        680 Franklin Ave          722-6549                    

Hyland                                     35   New Britain Ave     722-6560        

Willie Ware                  697 Windsor St            722-6537

Blue Hills                     9  Lebanon St               722-8054

Burr School                  400 Wethersfield Ave 246-5407         

Clark St School            75 Clark St                   522-1281

SAND                           45 Canton St                278-8461

Fox Middle School        305 Greenfield St        527-1871

Naylor School               639 Franklin Ave          249-5641

Rawson School              260 Holcomb St            242-0286

Wish                             350 Barbour St            527-4155

 

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission is presently comprised of 15 members.  The Commission meets at 6pm on the last Thursday of the month at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The first 15 minutes of the meeting are set-aside for the public.  Any parks or recreation subject matter maybe shared during that forum.    Call 543-8876 to ask to be put on the agenda or drop in at the meeting. 

Text Box: All programs & facilities are closed on normal major & national holiday’s i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years etc.  Our policy at the school sites is, when school is closed, our programs are closed.  This includes holidays and days when school has been cancelled due to bad weather.  City centers program/event cancellations due to bad weather or other emergency situations will be announced on WTIC am/fm and Channel 3.

 

 

 

 

 

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