PARKS AND RECREATION
STAFF DIRECTORY
GENERAL PHONE NUMBER: 870-3520
DIRECTOR: BRUCE
DINNIE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STEVE
KRAJEWSKI
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: DIANE
GARNELIS
RECREATION SUPERVISOR: BRUCE
WATT
RECREATION SUPERVISOR: AMY
SKRZYNIARZ
PARK SUPERVISOR: DAVE
BOWER
CREW LEADER: MITCH
REID
CREW LEADER: MARK LUCAS
PARK MAINTAINER: BOB
ARTHUR
PARK MAINTAINER: DANIEL
DIAZ
PARK MAINTAINER: D.J.
LUPACCHINO
PARK MAINTAINER: MIKE
MANFRE
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS
Rockville Little League-Hans Peterson 875-1832
Vernon Little League-Paul Rouleau 647-0848
Babe Ruth Baseball- Joe Pane 997-0536
Girls’ Little League Softball-Tim Skoly 875-2157
Vernon Youth Soccer-Stu Jones 875-9408
Vernon Youth Football-Tom Lukas 871-7345
Youth Hockey-Jim Larza 529-5295
Youth Lacrosse-Bruce Gezelman 870-9461
Over 55 Softball-Joe Nolette 420-9345
Junior Women’s Club-Nancy Sullivan 870-4047
Vernon Town Hall 870-3599
Vernon Public Works 870-3500
Vernon Animal Control 870-3558
Indian Valley Y.M.C.A. 872-7329
Vernon Orioles-Steve Krajewski 870-3520
REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
CONSIDER YOURSELF REGISTERED — if you do not hear from us. You
will be notified if a change occurs or if the program is filled. You are
automatically put on the waiting list and your payment returned if the class is
filled at the time your registration is received. Assume classes will begin on
the dates listed. If you would like a receipt, please enclose a SASE with your
registration. All programs are open for registration unless otherwise noted in
the program description.
INSURANCE — All persons participating in Recreation programs should carry their own
personal health insurance. The Town of Vernon is not responsible for personal injuries.
Participants in all Department-sponsored programs participate at their own
risk. Only those enrolled in the program may attend.
ADA — The Town of Vernon does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in
provision of programs and services. We are committed to assuring equal access
to programs, activities, and services to all individuals. If you or a family
member needs assistance, please let us know when you register.
CLASSES — We reserve the right to limit class size and to cancel classes failing
to meet minimum requirements. Vernon residents are given preference for all
programs during the 1st week of registration.
PAYMENT — Registration is not considered valid until the program fee is paid. We
accept cash or checks only.
REFUNDS — are given only prior to the start of classes or if we cancel the
program. Once an activity has started no refunds will be granted except in the
case of injury, illness, or relocation. Refunds will then be given on a pro-rated
basis and are under the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Director.
INCLEMENT WEATHER — In the case of inclement weather, the Parks and
Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel programs for the day. All
decisions on programs will be made by 4:00 p.m. unless your program starts
earlier. A decision will be made by 9 a.m. for weekend and morning programs.
Please contact the Recreation Office at 870-3520.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS — It is our policy that residents of Vernon who
cannot afford to participate in programs or activities can make confidential
inquiries for assistance to Bruce Dinnie, Director of Parks and Recreation
(870-3520).
MAILING LIST — If you would like to receive this brochure and future brochures in the
mail please send a check for $3 to the Vernon Parks and Recreation Department.
You will be placed on our annual mailing list and will receive all 3 brochures
for the year.
Youth Programs
PreSChool Fitness
The focus of this program is to get children ages 2-5
involved in physical activity at an early age. Classes include exercise, dance,
body awareness, and fun games. Motor and listening skills will also be
emphasized. Parents must participate if their child is 2 years old.
Fridays
May 23-June 6 (3 weeks)
Mom & Tots (2-3yrs): 9:30-10:15am
3-5 yrs: 10:15-11:00
am
Vernon Teen Center
Residents: $15 Non-Residents:
$20
FIT KIDS
This class is open to children ages 4-7 years old. Get your child interested in being fit
and exercise in this fun-filled class. Participants will go outside to play some field activities as well as do
some indoor activities. The class
will learn proper stretching techniques, basic aerobic activities, running
drills and much more.
Tuesdays
April 22-May 27
6:00-6:45p.m.
Teen Center
Residents $30 Non-Residents
$35
PEE WEE FUN
A great opportunity for your 4 to 6 year old to interact
with other children the same age during the summer. Program is similar to
Preschool Fitness but also includes activities such as storytelling, use of
playscape and spray pool and more. Instructor Mrs. Pat.
August 18-20
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m.
Henry Park
Residents: $35 Non-Residents:
$40
Acting Classes
This program is designed for children in kindergarten
through sixth grade. Taught by the
Performing Arts Program, children will learn theater games, concentration
exercises, basic voice and speech, imagination play and much more!! Returning students will work on and
learn new things. All materials
are included. This is a 7-week
program.
Wednesday
April 23-June 4
K-2nd Grade: 4:15-5:00p.m.
3rd-6th Grade: 5:05-6:00p.m.
Vernon Teen Center
Fee: $95
To
register call toll free 1-866-650-584. Register on line at www.PerformingArtsPrograms.biz
Pee Wee
Soccer
This coed program teaches the fundamentals of soccer to
young players using a variety of fun drills and activities designed to develop
soccer skills and a love for the game.
Activity #:4120
WHO: Ages
3&4 Section A
Ages 5&6 Section B Where: Henry Park
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 10-Oct. 15
TIME: Section A: 5:30-6:15 Section B: 6:30-7:15
FEE: $40
Res. $45 Non Res.
Karate
The Dragon (beginner) and Advanced Karate program is for
children ages 5-8 years old and Preteen Karate is for children ages 9-12 years
old. Martial Arts will help your
child develop self-defense, self-control, self-discipline and confidence. Trained instructors, under the direct
supervision of Kempo Master Rod Fuller of Hidden Dragon Karate, will teach the
program. Program runs for 6 weeks.
Wednesdays
Section A: June 4-July 9
Section B: July
16-August 20
Dragons (Beginner): 6:00-6:45
pm
Advanced: 7:00-7:45
pm
Preteen: 8:00-8:45
pm
Vernon Teen Center
Residents: $40 Non-Residents:
$45
Beginner
golf clinic
Using a revolutionary new
system, the USSI Golf clinic is the ideal way to introduce young boys and
girls to the game
of Golf. Children will use oversized clubs made of a lightweight material
designed to encourage correct grip and swing. Children will learn all the basic golf techniques such as
the swing, grip and ball striking, chipping
and putting using unique and fun training
methods that will increase a players development and retention.
Activity #: 3003
Section A: Ages 5-7 Dates: July 7-July 11 Mon-Fri; 4:00 pm-5:30pm
Section B: Ages
8-11 Dates: July 7-July 11 Mon-Fri; 5:30 pm-7:00pm
Fee: $100.00
BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSE
This American Red Cross course provides individuals, ages 11
to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and
responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians.
This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and
professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; and first aid. Course
handbooks are provided and students are required to complete homework
assignments. Upon successful
completion of the course, students will be given a certification card. Participants must attend all classes to
receive certification.
April 21, 23, 28
5:30-8:00p.m.
Vernon Teen Center
Residents: $60 Non-Residents:
$65
LEARN TO SPEAK CHINESE***NEW***
This new program is for children ages 8 to 12 years
old. This is a basic, introductory
course designed for people who are interested in Chinese culture with little or
no knowledge about the Chinese language. The guiding principles of this course are “experience” and
“practice”. The class will
encourage learners to listen, write Chinese character and talk in Chinese, with
in-class practice. Learn
fundamental grammar of the Chinese language. No experience or prior knowledge necessary.
Thursdays
May 1-June 19
6:30-7:30p.m.
Vernon Teen Center
Residents: $40 Non-Residents:
$45
VERNON TRACK CLUB
The Vernon Parks and Recreation Department and Rockville Bank will be sponsoring a
track program for boys and girls in grades K-8. This program has track meets with neighboring towns, which
requires you to transport your child to and from those towns. NOTE: Meets typically occur every other
Wednesday. ATTENTION: We are
looking for an assistant coach for this program, please contact the Parks and
Recreation Department for details.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Date: TBA
(anticipating April 15)
5:45 – 6:45p.m.
Rockville High School Track
Fee: $25
per child
$45 per family
Aquatics
Gator swim
team
The Vernon Gators swim team had a very strong 2007 season.
The season begins tentatively June 16; interested individuals can pick up a
registration form after April 21 at the Parks and Recreation Department. Teams
practice in the evening Receive a $5 discount if registered before May 16th.
Junior Team
8 and under 25
yards (1 lap)
9-12 years old 50
yards (2 laps)
Senior Team
13-18 years old 50
& 100 yards
Lifeguard
training
The Vernon Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a
Lifeguard Training course. Participants
that pass the course will be American Red Cross certified in Life Guard
Training, C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Participants must be at least 15 years
old to take the course.
Activity #3428A
June 9-June 13 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:
Horowitz Pool
Fee: $100 Res.
$125 Non Res. For
further information call 870-3520.
Activity #3428B
August 18-August 22 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:
Horowitz Pool
Fee: $100 Res.
$125 Non Res. For
further information call 870-3520.
Guard start
program
This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in becoming a future
lifeguard. The class will teach
you the basic skills of lifeguarding. This class runs from Monday through Friday for two weeks.
Activity # 3427A
August 4-August 15 Monday –Friday 9-9:45
a.m. Location:
Horowitz Pool
Fee: $55
Res $60 Non-res
For further information call 870-3520
Level 1 and 2
Swim lesson preperation
These one-week classes are for parents who would like to
prepare their child for the upcoming Level 1 and Level 2 swim lessons. This is a good opportunity to refine
skills and have your child prepared for summer lessons
Activity # 3417A Level 1 #3417B Level 2
June 16th-June 19th 11:00-11:45 a.m. Location:
Community Pool
Fee: $20
Res $25 Non-res
For further information call 870-3520
Season passes
Season Passes- A Season pass will grant you admission to any
of our aquatic facilities for the summer season. Passes may be purchased at any
one of the four aquatic locations during the season.
Resident Non-Resident
Family Pass $35 $45
Adult Pass $20 $30
Child Pass $10 $20
Senior Citizen Pass $15 $25
DAILY
FACILITY SCHEDULE
Aquatic Facilities will be open from June
23 to August 15
Time Horowitz Pool Community
Pool Valley Falls Park Neshoba Park
9a-11a Swim Lessons Swim
Lessons CLOSED CLOSED
11a-12:50p Swim Lessons Swim
Lessons Open
Swim Open Swim
12:50p-1p Swim Team/Lessons Swim Lessons Open
Swim Open Swim
1p-5p Open Swim Open
Swim Open
Swim Open Swim
5p-6p Swim Team Swim
Team/Lessons Open Swim Open Swim
6p-7p Swim Team/Lessons Swim Team/Lessons CLOSED CLOSED
7:10p-8:15p Swim Less/Swim Team Open Swim CLOSED CLOSED
FACILITY
LOCATions
Horowitz Pool Henry
Park, South Street 870-3527
Community Pool Hartford
Turnpike 870-3529
Valley Falls Park Valley
Falls Road 870-3528
Neshoba Park Grier
Road 647-7232
Weekend &
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Horowitz and Community Pool will be open from 1 to 6 p.m.
Valley Falls & Neshoba Park will be open from 11 a.m. to
6 p.m.
POST SEASON SCHEDULE
8/18-8/29 Community Pool (Mon-Fri) 1
to 5 p.m.
8/23-8/24 Neshoba & Valley Falls Only Noon
to 5 p.m.
8/30-9/1 Neshoba & Valley Falls Only Noon
to 5 p.m.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
*Registration will be May 20 and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The
Parks and Recreation Office in Henry Park for Vernon residents only. Proof of
residency required.
*We will begin to take registrations at the Recreation
Department beginning May 27 – Tuesday through Friday May 30; 12:30 to
4:30 p.m.
*Registration for out of town residents will begin Tuesday,
June 2 between the hours of 12:30-4:30.
*Lessons are Monday-Thursday with Friday as a Make-up Date.
*ALL SWIM LESSONS WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
SeSSIONS
Session I June
23-July 3 (No class July 4)*
*Night lessons at Horowitz pool will be altered due to the
Town of Vernon Fireworks being held at Henry Park. The lesson will be as
follows:
Week 1 – Monday 23-Thurs26
Week 2 – Mon. 30, Wed. 2; Thurs. 3
Session II July
7-July 18;
Session III July 21-Aug 1
Session IV Aug
4-Aug 15
FEES
$40 Residents $45
Non-Resident
$80 Semi-Private Lessons Resident $100
Semi-Private Lessons Non-Resident
SWIM Lessons
Swim lessons are available at Horowitz and Community pools
in the mornings and evenings. Lessons are held Monday-Thursday and consist of
two weeks of 45-minute instruction. Fridays will be reserved for make-up
lessons in the case that we need to cancel swim lessons. Swim lessons will not
be cancelled if it rains, but will be cancelled in the case of thunder and
lightening, and in the case that there is a home swim meet for the Vernon Gator
Swim Team. Descriptions are available at Henry Park and on our
Web site:www.Vernon-ct.gov
Tiny Tots – This swim class is designed for children ages 18 months to 4 years old.
Participants will receive basic introduction to the water. Parents must
accompany child in the water. Each session is two weeks long and the class runs
for 30 minutes. Classes run Monday
through Thursday.
Horowitz Pool Swim
Lessons
LEVEL ONE
TIME ACT.
#SESSION 1 SESSION
2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
9:00 a.m. 3421C
9:50 a.m. 3421A 3421D 3421F 3421H
10:40 a.m. 3421B 3421E 3421G 3421I
6:50 p.m. 3421J 3421K 3421L 3421M
LEVEL TWO
TIME ACT.
#SESSION 1 SESSION
2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
9:00 a.m. 3422D 3422G 3422K
9:50 a.m. 3422A 3422E 3422H 3422L
10:40 a.m. 3422B 3422F 3422I 3422M
6:00 p.m. 3422C 3422J 3422N
6:50 p.m. 3422O 3422P 3422Q 3422R
LEVEL THREE
TIME ACT.
#SESSION 1 SESSION
2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
9:00 a.m. 3423A 3423G 3423L 3423Q
9:50 a.m. 3423B 3423H 3423M 3423R
10:40 a.m. 3423C 3423I 3423N 3423S
11:30 a.m. 3423D/E 3423J 3423O 3423T
6:00 p.m. 3423F 3423K 3423P 3423U
LEVEL FOUR
TIME ACT.
#SESSION 1 SESSION
2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
9:00 a.m. 3424A 3424F 3424K
9:50 a.m. 3424B 3424G 3424L 3424P
10:40 a.m. 3424C 3424H 3424M 3424Q
11:30 a.m. 3424D 3424I 3424N 3424R
6:00 p.m. 3424E 3424J 3424O 3424S
LEVEL FIVE
TIME ACT.
#SESSION 1 SESSION
2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
9:00 a.m. 3425A 3425F
11:30 a.m. 3425B 3425D 3425G 3425I
6:00 p.m. 3425C 3425E 3425H 3425J
LEVEL SIX
TIME ACT.
#SESSION 1 SESSION
2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
9:00 a.m. 3426A
11:30 a.m. 3426B 3426D 3426E
6:00 p.m. 3426C
TINY TOTS
TIME ACT.
#SESSION 1 SESSION
2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
12:20 p.m. 3420A 3420B 3420C 3420D
Daily fees
Daily Swim Admission – A fee is charged for all
participants using aquatics/park facilities who do not have a season pass.
Daily Open Swim
General Admission $1.50 Horo. Pool $2 Comm. Pool
Car per day (7 people or less) $5 Beaches
Walking or Bicyclist $1 Beaches
Community Pool Swim
Lessons
LEVEL ONE
TIME ACT.
#SESSION 1 SESSION
2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
9:45 a.m. 3411A 3411F 3411K 3411P
10:35 a.m. 3411B 3411G 3411L 3411Q
11:25 a.m. 3411C 3411H 3411M 3411R
5:00 p.m. 3411D 3411I 3411N 3411S
5:50 p.m. 3411E 3411J 3411O 3411T
LEVEL TWO
TIME &
