Recreation Commission

MISSION

The purpose of the Recreation Commission to promote the general welfare of the community by providing recreational activities for children and other citizens of the Town of Woodstock.

For information about Camp Nahaco and their summer day camp, click here.

For information about Red Cross Swim Lessons at our Town Beach on Pond Factory in North Woodstock, click here.

MEETING SCHEDULE

The full Recreation Commission meets Monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.  See the blue Calendar tab (above) for upcoming meetings.  Special Subcommittee meetings are scheduled as needed. Agendas and minutes are available at the Town Hall and on this website. Meetings are open to the public.

MEMBERSHIP

The Recreation Commission is a five member group created by the Board of Selectman.  The terms of office are two years running concurrently with the Board of Selectman each municipal election.

We need volunteers. Do you have great ideas?  Would you like to see new programs?  Do you have a little time? If you would like more information on how to get involved with this fun and dedicated commission, call us at 860-315-5175.

CURRENT MEMBERS

• Stephen Adams
  
• Laura Burke, Chair
• Bill Chaput
  
• John Murdock      
• Craig Schuler

Recreation Director: Karen Fitzpatrick

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Send regular mail to: Recreation Commission, 215 Coatney Hill Road, Woodstock, CT 06281
• Email: click HERE
  
• Phone:  860-315-5175
  

RECREATION NEWS

New Recreation Park Facility: Located on Senexet Village Road (Behind the Beeches Real Estate off Route 171):  Soccer field, walking trail, and basketball court.  For more information contact the Recreation Department.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

TODDLER TIME: September 12, 2011 through June 4, 2012.  Pre-Registration is required as space is limited.  Free program 2 Mondays per month from 10:30am to 11:15am.  Children from birth to 4 years old - Singing, dancing with hand instruments, stories and crafts.  Contact the Recreation Director to register.

2012 Recreation Programs & Trips

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball: Monday evenings at 7:30 pm from February 27 - June 11 at the Woodstock Academy Field House.  $10.00 per person (annual fee)  Must be 18 years old and over to play!

2012 Babysitter's Training Course: March 19 and 21, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Woodstock Town Hall, Room 1. Cost: 45PP  (includes workbook, hands-on training, certification).  Future babysitters must be 11 or older and attend both nights.  Space is limited and preregistration is required.

Gentle Yoga: Instructor, Sara Gustavesen.  Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 from February 21 to March 27, 2012 at the Woodstock Elementary School. Cost: $65 per person.

After School Girl's Volleyball Program: Open to girls in grades 6, 7, and 8.  Feb 16, 22, 24, 27 and March 2 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm in the Middle School Gym. Cost $25 per person. 

Zumba: Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class. Thursday Evenings from February 2 to March 1, 2012 (5 classes). Classes held at Woodstock Elementary School from 6pm - 7pm. Cost: $37.50 pp (Non-Residents Welcome). Returning students who refer a friend who signs up will save $10.

NOTE:  To register for these programs please download the registration form. Contact Karen Fitzpatrick at 860-315-5175 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for any additional information.

2012 Bus Trips    

Exciting trips are already being planned!  Check back here for all the details!!

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY ON WALKING TRAILS

Woodstock held a Community Clean Up Day at our new Recreation Park Walking Trails.  Nine volunteers work from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the woods, collecting two Town dump truck loads of old glass, rusty car and truck parts, tires, barrels and other trash on April 10, 2010.  Volunteers included Jeff Bartolomie, Zack Bartolomie, Christopher Bates, Laura Burke, Mackenzie Cooney, John Navarro, and Karen Fitzpatrick of Woodstock, Emily Navarro of Pomfret, and Thomas Hull of Brooklyn.