City of Hartford Department of Human Service
2 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT 06112
’00 SUMMER Sizzle’N Recreation Programs
POPE PARK & ANDERSON CENTER
June 26-August 18, 2000
MONDAY - FRIDAY 4:00-8:00/SATURDAY 12:00-4:00
Kelvin D. Anderson Center ( Saturday’s Bracket Park supervised/KDA closed)
Pope Park Center
SUMMER SUPERVISED PLAYGROUNDS
Activities include arts & crafts, tables games, tournaments, roller skating trips, Tittle XX trips, baseball, basketball, kick ball, field games, pony rides and much more.
June 26-August 28, 2000
MONDAY - FRIDAY 10:00-8:00/SATURDAY 10:00-8:00
Colt Park, Goodwin, Pope South, Keney-Woodland
MONDAY - FRIDAY 10:00-5:00pm
Day, DeLucco, Forster Heights, Hyland, Keney Waverly (4-8)
Southend, Pope North & Sigourney Parks
FUNCATION PROGRAM
July 5 -August 18, 2000
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30-3:30
For Kids 8-12. Sessions are 2 weeks in length, depending on the location. Arts & crafts, swimming & field trips, sports, cultural & educational activities. Participants must wear sneakers, bring swimming gear (including a towel) & dress comfortably. Lunch is served through the summer lunch program, Pre-registration is required. There is limited enrollment, so selections are made on a first come, first served basis. Call 543-8876 for application.
Blue Hills, Willie Ware & K D Anderson Recreation Center
SWIMMING
All swimmers must obey rules. Wear your own swimming suit. Bring your own towel. Bathing caps not required. Swimming lessons certification available from beginner - swimmer, basic rescue & other specialized programs. Minimum height requirement at most pools is 42", except * Pope Park ( indoor pool ) which is 48" and **Goodwin Pool which is 50". Lessons are offered during three sessions. Classes are between 9am-12noon. There will be three sessions; Session I June 26-July 14; Session II July 17-Aug. 4; Session III Aug.7 – Aug. 25. In the afternoon and evenings, there are adult swims, family swims, water walking/aerobics and open swim. Schedules & programs vary depending on participant’s interest and attendance. Saturdays are recreational swim and Sundays Family Day!.
June 26 - Aug. 28, 2000
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00-8:00/SATURDAY 12:00-5:00
Sundays & Holidays 1:00-5:00
Colt Park Pool (minimum height is 42")
** Goodwin Park Pool (minimum height is *50")
Keney Park Pool (minimum height is 42")
* Pope Park Indoor Pool (minimum height is 48")
June 24 - Aug. 28, 2000
Spray Pools
10am-Dusk Monday – Friday, 12noon-Dusk Saturday & Sunday
Pope Park North, Hyland, Southend, DeLucco, Day Playground. Sigourney , Goodwin, Bracket, Willie Ware, Lozada & Waverly Parks.
Please do not let youngsters "stuff" the drains. It could damage the system causing it to be shut down!
July 5-Aug. 18, 2000
Kelvin D. Anderson indoor pool is open for swim lessons.
Monday - Friday 9:00-2:00PM
K D Anderson Pool
Title XX-
Summer trips to State Beaches for Hartford youngsters through various city parks and community programs throughout Hartford. Contact your neighborhood park or playground regarding dates and times of trips.
Keney Park Pond House Senior Day Program-
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30-3:30.July 6-August 18th Hartford seniors enjoy a day at Keney Park Pond House. Bingo, lunch, games and activities.
BATTERSON PARK
July 05 - August 18, 2000
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30-3:30 7 weeks Children’s Day Program. Youngsters are bussed to Batterson Park in Farmington for a day of games, arts & crafts, swimming and other fun activities. Saturday, Sunday and holidays the park is open to the general public beginning Memorial Weekend and ending Labor Day Weekend from 10am - dusk. Fees for Hartford Residents are: ages 14 & under $.50; 60 & older & .75; 15-59 $1.25; Fees for non-residents: Ages 14 & under $.75, All others $3.00. Proof of residency is required for Hartford rates. If no proof is provided, the non-residents rates will be charged. There are grills, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms and lakefront with lifeguards on duty. Non-gas powered boating is allowed on Batterson. All boats must be launched from the State boat launch.
The 2nd Annual High School Football Camp
Monday’s & Tuesday’s, July 10th – August15th at Hartford Public High School from 6:00-8:00pm. Camp is open to all city residents entering grades 9-12. Applications are available through any of the four high school coaches and by calling
543-8876. Campers nee to bring their helmet, T-0shirt, shorts & cleats. On rainy days call 543-8876 for cancellation information.
Youth Football Camp
Grades 3-8
Drop off between 8:30-9:00pm
Pick Up between 3:00-3:30pm
Location Time
Pope Park July 3, 5 & 6
Goodwin Park July 10-13
Hartford Public H. S. July 17-20
Weaver Public H. S. July 25 – 27
Hyland Park July 31-August 3
Goodwin Park August 7-10
Pope Park August 14-17
Summer Lunch Program
June 26-August 18th
Free meals will be available to youngsters 18 & under at various sites through out the city. Some sites serve breakfast as well. Call 543-8876 to have a flier sent to you listing the sites and their dates of operation. Individual sites have different schedules, so check before you go.
Summer Youth Basketball League
July 1-August 18
Sign up at your local neighborhood playground starting July 1st. Tiny Tots ages 10 & under, Pee Wees ages 11 & 12. Juniors ages 13-16 and High School Leagues. Exact days, times and locations TBA.
Summer Arts & Crafts
AM: classes begin at 10:15am
PM: Classes begin at 1:15pm
NHT: Classes begin at 4:30pm-8pm
MONDAY
AM: Colt TODDLERS; Pope Park South
PM: Goodwin Park; Day
NHT: Colt
TUESDAY
AM: Sigourney; DeLucco
PM: Keney Woodland; Pope North
NHT: Waverly
WEDNESDAY
AM: Forster Heights; Keney Woodland TODDLERS
PM: Batterson Park
NHT: Goodwin
THURSDAY
AM: Pope North; DeLuco
NHT: Pope
FRIDAY
AM: Goodwin; Colt
PM: Pope Park South; Southend
NHT: Keney Woodland
Circle K Farms Pony Rides
June 28 Sigourney Park 11:30am
June 29 Forster Heights 5:30pm
July 7 Pope Park Pool 11:00am August 3 Day Park 10:30am
July 13 Keney Wavery 5:30am August 4 Nelton Court 10:00am
July 14 Lozado Park Pool 10:30am SAND 11:00am
DeLucco 11:30am August 10 Hyland Park 11:00am
July 20 Colt Pool 10:30am August 11 Keney Woodland 11:00am
July 21 Columbus/Metzner 10:30am August 17 Chapelle Gardens 11:00am
Goodwin Park 11:30am August 18 Bowles Park 5:00pm
July 27 Batterson Park 10:30am Westbrook Village 6:00pm
July 38 Pope Park North 10:30am
HYLAND PARK BASEBALL CLINICS
July 17-August 25 3pm-8pm
Ages 9-13
All programs are open and free to all Hartford residents. Some programs have limited enrollment and will be filled on a first come first served basis. All programs are subject to change and are free of charge unless other wise indicated.
The City of Hartford is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles from any of the city’s facilities. So leave valuables at home!
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