Recreation Programs
Upcoming programs:
Team up to Clean up Woodstock
KICK-OFF EVENT
Sunday, March 24: 11am-3pm
Woodstock Town Hall - 415 Route 169 (rear entrance)
During the month of April 2024, build a team and pick up trash along a stretch of road in Woodstock. Teams can be school classes, clubs, sports teams or just a group of friends! The team that picks up the most trash will win an awesome prize! (Trash bags, gloves, safety vests & trash grabbers provided.)
Afterschool Nature Club
April 22 & 29, May 6 & 13: 3:45-5:15pm
Roseland Park Beach House
Ages 4-8
$75
Explore nature in Roseland Park! Each week will feature a presentation from a local expert, learning about plants, flowers, animals and more! Each week will also include a fun craft activity! Must provide own transportation.
Spring Squirt Soccer
Saturdays: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1 (rain date June 15)
9-9:30am
Location: Woodstock Common
Cost: $30 per child
An introduction to soccer for 3- and 4-year-olds. Players will have 30 minutes to learn simple drills, easy ball handling skills and most of all just have fun learning the sport of soccer. Must be age 3 by April 27.
VOLUNTEERS COACHES NEEDED! No experience necessary.
Registration deadline April 17!
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Baby & Toddler Playgroup
First Wednesday Each Month Beginning May 1
10am-11am
Ages 0-3
FREE!
Space is limited, please pre-register
Join Northeast Opportunities for a fun pop-up playgroup every month at Woodstock Town Hall! This playgroup will feature music, dance, games and crafts, plus a great opportunity for socialization!
NEW SESSION!
MOVE IT! w/ NOW
Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm May 3-24
FREE!
MOVE IT! is a 1 month program for children 6-12 years old. This program will focus on getting children active. Each session will start with stretching, followed by a work out, then end with a 15 minute yoga cooldown. The workout can be circuit training, Pilates, cardio dance, and so much more! We will also go over the do's and don'ts of working out!
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Minecraft Engineering using LEGO® Materials
5 TUESDAYS: 3:30-5:00pm
May 7, 14, 21 & 28, June 4
Grades K-4
Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor.
42nd Annual Event Sponsored by the Woodstock Recreation Commission
Monday, May 27, 2024
Race day registration from 7:30am – 8:45am at the Woodstock Academy Fieldhouse Gym
RACE BEGINS AT 9AM SHARP
$35.00 Pre-Registration Fee (received by May 9, 2023) - $40.00 Registration Fee after May 6, 2024
A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program.
MALE & FEMALE DIVISIONS
Child (12 & under), Junior (13-19), Intermediate (20-29), Senior (30-39), Masters (40-49),
Grand Master (50-59), Ultra Master (60-69) and Super Masters (70 & up)
Awards: Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each division
Register by May 6th and recieve a FREE ATHLETIC SHIRT
REGISTER TO RUN or DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM
PONY CAMP 2024
Stargazer Farm - 136 Woodstock Road
Session 1: June 24-28
Session 2: July 8-12
Session 3: July 15-19
Times: 8:30am-12:00pm
Age: 8-12 (Campers must have turned 8 by the Session start date)
Cost: $310
This camp is designed for beginner level riders with little or no experience. Campers will ride once a day along with grooming, feeding, barn chores, and other "horsey" activities. Riding helmets will be provided. Please wear long pants, tall socks, and boots with a heel (1/2"-3/4"). Bring a lunch, snack, and cold drink. Camp is limited to 5 participants with a minimum of 3 per session.
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP 2024
This general skills camp a great opportunity to learn and develop the proper fundamentals of the game from beginner to 8th Grade Varsity level. Individual and team concepts will be covered. This camp is open to all, you do not need to live in Woodstock!
Session: June 24-28
Where: Ellis Tech High School
Who: Girls and Boys entering grades 5-8 (Space is limited)
Boys: 9am-10:30am
Girls: 10:30am-12pm
Cost: $50 (first child), $45 additional siblings
Girls Coach: Varsity Head Coach John Murdock
Boys Coach: Varsity Head Coach Dan Piccione
ADULT BASKETBALL OPEN GYM
Woodstock Middle School Gymnasium
Fall session: September 19th – December 12th (excluding Nov. 7 & 14)
Winter Session: January 9th – April 9th (excluding Feb. 20)
Spring Session: April 23rd – June 4th
Open gym runs from 7-9pm, except during Youth Basketball season (starting Nov. 28), when the time changes to 8:30-10:30. You must be 18 or older. Pre-Registration is required between 7am and 5pm the day of open gym. Maximum participants 15, no late registrants will be admitted. Coordinators for this program are John Murdock, Jordan Barriere and Becky Messier and their instructions must be followed by all participants. Please be respectful of the space and remove any belongings and trash at the end of the evening. No Food or Beverage is allowed other than water. Please wear appropriate footwear.
REGISTER HERE
ADULT VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM
Join us Monday nights September 18th through May 20th from 7:30-10:30pm (8:30-10:30pm during youth basketball season - starting Nov.27) for drop-in Adult Co-Ed Volleyball at the Woodstock Middle School Gym. All skill levels of players 18+ are welcome to join. Cost for the program is $10. Volleyball will not meet on any Mondays school is not in session: Oct. 9, Nov. 6 (for election set-up), Nov. 13, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 & 15, Feb. 19 and April 15.
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The Senexet Grange: 628 Route 169, Woodstock, CT:
Knit/Crochet and Quilting clubs: Click here for more information. Both clubs are free and open to the public.
NOTE: To register for these programs please download the registration form. Contact Erin Lucas at erinlucas@woodstockct.gov for any additional information. Registration and payment for any program can be mailed to WRC, 415 Route 169, Woodstock CT 06281. Alternatively they can be left in the drop box outside of town hall, in the drop box located in the front lobby, or handed to the recreation director.