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Official Forms for Download
- Application for Use of Town Recreation Facilities
- Application for Athletic Field Use at Town Recreation Facilities
- Athletic Field Use Policies
2012 Summer Youth Program
dear parents,
It is time to sign up your children for another exciting summer at the Deep River and Recreation SUmmer Program.
The Deep River Parks and Recreation Commission provides and organized, quality six weeks program for children entering first through seventh grade. The program has two components, a morning session which runs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, M-F, and individual afternoon workshops that run from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm M-F. During weeks 1, 2 and 6 the field trip days will run later than 12:00 pm. The morning session are limited to fifty children per week. The afternoon workshops are much smaller and can accommodate a more limited number of children.
The summer program begins on Monday, July 2, 2012 and ends on Friday August 10, 2012
Dowload the full program for more information
Deep River Parks &s Recreation announces two exiting bus trip
- Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians (Sunday May 13th)
- New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays (Tuesday August 28th)
Basic Photography Class [With Steve Nadler, Professional photographer]
Thursdays, April 19, 26, May 10, 17, 24, 31
Safe Boating & Personal Watercraft Certification Class
Sunday, August 14th (8:30AM - 4:00PM) at Deep River Library Community Room
Educational Workshops
On Saturday April 14th two Primitive skills workshops will be offered at Plattwood Park located on Route 80 in Deep River by local resident Pat Mule. The first workshop will run from 10:00-12:00 noon and is a Flint and Steel Fire Building Workshop. Come and learn how they built fires before matches were invented. Participants will learn the history of Flint and Steel and the part it played in the daily lives of our ancestors. Each student will build a primitive Flint and Steel kit and learn how to use it. The second workshop which will run from 1:00-3:00 pm is Tomahawk Throwing. Come learn about knives and tomahawks of the early 19th century. Learn how to throw the edged weapons like a professional! Students will use class weapons during the workshop. However, Tomahawks will also be available for purchase at the workshop.
Mr. Mule has experience in teaching groups through his work with both state and federal agencies. He works as a Plant Protection Technician for the United States Department of Agriculture. He has been a Youth Conservation Corp Crew Leader at the Stewart B. McKinney National wildlife refuge and is employed by the State of Connecticut’s DEP Parks Division at Hammonasset State Park in the Nature Center.
Cost of the Flint and Steel workshop is $40 (DR residents) and /$45 non-residents. The cost for the tomahawk throwing workshop is $25/$30. Class size is limited to 25 participants and is appropriate for adults and children in grade 5 and above. Call 860-526-6036 to register.
Photography Course
Learn how to use your camera and stop the frustration that you feel when your photos don’t come out looking the way you want! Starting in April, the Parks and Recreation Commission is sponsoring a basic photography course taught by local professional photographer, Steve Nadler.
The course is designed to teach basic concepts in composition, lighting, exposure and color balance. Students will be taught in both classroom and field settings, with two hours of in field photo taking and one hour of classroom critique each class session.
Mr. Nadler, who lives in Essex has been a photographer for some 37 years! His work has been exhibited around New England as well as in New York City and is currently on display at the Deep River Public Library. Come to a meet and greet with Steve at the library on Thursday, March 22nd from 6-8 p.m.
The course begins on April 19th and will run for six weeks. Classes will be held at the Deep River library on Thursday nights from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $135.00 for DR residents and $150.00 for out of town participants. Students are required to bring their own cameras. Call 860-526-6036 to register.
Safe Boating Course
Deep River Parks and Recreation is offering an 8 hour Combination Safe Boating/Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) certification course taught in one (8 hour) day. Successful completion will allow the student to obtain a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation, which enables them to operate recreational vessels up to 65 feet in length including Jet Skis. This course is approved by NASBLA, and recognized by the US Coast Guard. An easy to understand classroom format is designed for students age 10 and over.
Topics include: choosing the right boat, equipment requirements, state boating laws, safety regulations, navigation rules, buoy systems, trailering, safe fueling, weather, accident prevention, special topics and much more.
The course is being taught by certified instructors from Professional Marine Education. Upon successful completion of the course, the student can mail or deliver the class diploma to the CT DEP and combined with the application for certificate and the appropriate fee, be qualified for the certificate of personal watercraft operation/safe boating. The cost of the course is $75.00. The class will be held at the Deep River Public Library on Sunday, April 29t from 8:00-4:00 in the community room. Space is limited. Call the Parks and Recreation Office @ 860-526-6036 to register
Deep River Parks and Recreation announces job openings for the summer of 2012:
- Summer Program Director:
- Position requires planning weekly field trips, setting up in house weekly programs and the day to day activities of the summer camp. The director is also responsible for hiring counselors, hiring counselors-in-training and supervising staff. The Director will report to the Director of Parks and Recreation. The program runs from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm., Monday through Friday from July 2, 2012 through August 10, 2012. It is a 6 week program. The camp is open to children entering 1st grade through those entering 7th grade. Starting salary is $16.00 an hour commensurate with experience. Send a letter and resume to Summer Program Director, Deep River Parks & Recreation, Town Hall, 174 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012.
- Summer Program Assistant Director:
- Position requires assisting the Director of the camp with planning weekly field trips, setting up in house weekly programs and the day to day activities of the summer camp. The assistant will also work closely with the camp staff and help the Director with supervision of said staff. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Parks and Recreation. The program runs from 7:30 am -12:00 pm., Monday through Friday from July 2, 2012 through August 10, 2012. It is a 6 week program. The camp is open to children entering 1st grade through those entering 7th grade. Starting salary is $14.00 an hour commensurate with experience. Send a letter and resume to Summer Program Assistant Director, Deep River Parks & Recreation, Town Hall, 174 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012.
The Town of Deep River is an equal opportunity employer.
Holiday Stroll - Friday, December 2nd 2011
Horse & Carriage Rides, Model Train Display, 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest, Santa Arrives by Fire Truck
All events are free and take place at the Deep River Town Hall. Free cookies and hot chocolate while they last. Free children’s entertainment TBA
- Holiday Stroll Flyer
NEW FOR THE 2012 SEASON
There are some things worth mentioning this year, that are different from previous years.
- Starting this year, we have extended the program to include youths up through Grade 11. The previous two years, we only went up to Grade 9, and the year prior to that we only went up to Grade 8. All the years before this, we only went up to Grade 6. We are able to add two more grades this year because of the gracious rescheduling of indoor soccer by VSC, changing from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, thus opening up the JW gym on Sat. mornings for more basketball. We are grateful to VSC for making these alternate plans.
- The grades 7-11 program will have two levels: the NCAA level which will be mostly grades 7-8, and the NBA level which will be mostly grades 9-11. The aim of the program is to have fair and balanced teams and fair and balanced programs at the two levels. If any grade 8 student is well skilled and advanced and wants to play UP in the NBA level, please make the request by noting it on the form. Similarly, if any grade 9 student is a bit smaller or more at a beginner level and wants to play DOWN in the NCAA level, please also make that request. Please make the request to me by noting it on the registration forms. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- The NCAA level will have one practice per week and one game on Saturdays. The NBA level will be much more competitive, but may be very limited for practices, based on availability of gym time. The NBA level will be predominantly for games on Saturdays as opposed to weekday practices.
- Remember, rec basketball is NOT available or allowed to any high school student who plays high school basketball at any level (freshman, JV, or varsity) during the 2011-12 winter season. This is a CIAC regulation, and so there are no exceptions.
- Rec basketball is available to children who play travel basketball and those on the JW school team.
- Basketball for grades 3-6 will take place on Friday nights and Sat. mornings. Basketball for grades 7-11 will take place on Saturdays, any time from Sat. morning starting at around 8:30 AM all day into the evenings.
- Boys and girls in grades 1-2 are mixed together. The instructional periods / games occur once per week, on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm for Deep River. Chester and Essex may have different times.
- Children in grades 1-2 will start instruction / games in early December.
- Starting in grade 3, boys and girls play on separate teams. For grades 3-4 and 5-6, the three towns have their own teams and will play other teams in the three towns. When possible, the grades 3-4 teams are scheduled in Chester since it has the smaller gym. When possible, grades 5-6 teams are scheduled in Deep River and Essex due to full size gyms.
- Grades 3-11 will start practices in early December. Games will start the weekend of January 6-7.
- The season will conclude in mid-March for Deep River teams, and the combined teams in grades 7-11. Chester and Essex teams may have different dates to conclude the season.
- We are always looking for coaches. If interested in coaching, please contact me and indicate which grade level, and whether for boys or girls. I have a coach application / registration form which I will forward to those interested.
We are trying to get these forms out to those that may be interested. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to those that you know that may not be on this e-mail distribution list.
Remember the deadline for registration is Nov. 11, 2011. Please have form and fee in by this date.
- Youth Basketball League Expectations
- 2011-12 Registration Form [Grades 1-6]
- 2011-12 Registration Form [Grades 7-11]
Parade, Movie, Jack-o-Lantern Display & Haunting Experience; Friday October 28th
Catch a Game of Huskies Basketball this season At the XL Center in Hartford and save $11.00 to $14.00 Per Ticket!
Our 17th annual 5K run/walk and fun run was held on Saturday September 17th. The following are the results of the race with division leaders indicated as well.
Download Results [Requires Microsoft Excel or compatible software]
17th Annual Deep River 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
Presented by
Deep River Parks & Recreation
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Devitt Field, Deep River, CT
Rain or Shine
- Fun Run: 8:30 Sharp
- 5K Run/Walk: 9:00 Sharp
| Race Day Registration: (7:30-8:30) | |
| 5K - $20.00 | Fun Run - $5.00 |
- 5K Flyer 2011:
- Registration Form
DEP Approved 1 – Day
Safe Boating & Personal Watercraft Certification Classes
This single session, 8-hour course, taught by Professional Marine Education, provides a certificate of completion as partial fulfillment of the requirements to obtain the Certification of Personal Watercraft Operation, which allows the operation of motorized recreational vessels up to 65' and sailboats 19 ½ ' in length and longer. Upon successful completion of this course, the student can mail or deliver the diploma to any State DEP office, and combined with an application for certificate (provided) and appropriate fee, qualifies the student to obtain the Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. The certificate is a one-time, lifetime certification. Students should bring a pen or pencil to class.
Deep River Library Community Room, Sunday August 14th 8:30am – 4:30pm
Complete schedule of classes around the state on our website www.promarineed.com or call 1-877-262-8338 ext 201
Deep River Summer Concerts - Music & a meal
Thursdays - 6:30 pm
Dear Parents,
The Deep River Parks and Recreation Commission is pleased to announce five weeks of afternoon summer workshops for children entering first grade to entering seventh grade. These workshops will run Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm to 2:30pm at Deep River Elementary School starting on July 11, 2011.
Each week will be a different themed workshop. Participation in the summer camp program is not required, but children who participate in our summer camp program will be able to go directly to the workshop after camp. Lunchtime will be from 12:00pm to 12:30pm. Children will bring their own lunch. Some of the workshops will have material fees which should be paid directly to the instructor. Please mail the above registration form and your payment to Town Hall, 174 Main Street, attention Summer Workshop Registration. Checks or money orders should be payable to the Town of Deep River. Cash payments should be taken to the Selectman’s office in Town Hall. DO NOT MAIL CASH. The cost is $45.00 per child for the weekly session. Children are accepted in the order in which completed registration AND payment is received. You will receive confirmation of registration and a parent handbook in the mail no later than June 5, 2011. If there is a problem with your registration, we will contact you by phone.
We hope this new program will provide additional summer fun for our children.
Sincerely,
Parks and Recreation Commission
FORMS FOR DOWNLOAD
- Application For Use Of Town Recreation Facilities
- 2011 Summer Youth Program Registration Form
- 2011 Summer Workshop Registration Form
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