Program Categories
(Online registration begins at midnight on Monday following the release of the brochure.)
Adult All adult programs are for men and women 18 years and older, however, we welcome 16 year olds with parent permission. These classes emphasize fitness for all ability levels through exercise. To enroll, you must be in good physical condition. If there is any uncertainty about your ability to undertake an exercise program, we suggest that a physician be consulted for an evaluation.
Cardio Hip Hop for Adults Ages: 18yrs & older Have a blast while you burn calories! Warm up and get sweating this winter with Cardio Hip-Hop for Adults. This class combines easy-to-learn dance moves with the latest
music. An aerobic workout that will tone and energize you. Bring your 2-3 lb weights and we'll work your arms too! Please wear light, comfortable clothing and bare-feet or hip-hop sneakers. Dance Academy of Colchester is located above CVS. Please use rear entrance. Fee: $75 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Day/Dates: Tuesdays, 1/10-3/6 Activity#: 4103.280 Location: Dance Academy of Colchester Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Co-ed Kickball League *NEW* Ages: 18yrs & older Join our FIRST ever adult co-ed kickball league! The 2012 season will run every Saturday from 4/21/2012 until 6/16/2012. Registration deadline is one (1) week prior to the start date, 4/14. Those registered as an individual will be "drafted" onto a team. Each league must have at least four and no more than sixteen teams. Each team must field at least eight and no more than eleven players and the 11th player must play the position of catcher. There must be a minimum of four females on each team roster. Register as a team and save money!! Not sure if this is for you? On Saturday, 4/21, bring your friends and family and play for FREE on the Town Green Softball Field. Fee: Team (resident): $20/pp; Team (non-res) $27/pp Indiv Res: $24; Indiv Non-Res: $29 Day/Dates: Saturdays, 4/21-6/16 Activity#: 5300.000 Location: WJJMS Baseball Field Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Co-ed Rec Dodgeball (18-30) *NEW* Ages: 18yrs to 30yrs old Dip, Duck, Dodge and enjoy a truly FUN and exciting game of Dodgeball! This is an introduction to the rules, regulations of Dodgeball and an opportunity to showcase your ability and agility! This is an 8-week long program. NO previous experience and/or knowledge of this sport is required! Last day to register for this program is 2/22. Register as a TEAM and save
money! Six (6) people per team. COME JOIN THE FUN!! Fee: $32 Non-Res Add’l: $5 Team: $96 (6 ppl) Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 2/29-4/18 Activity#: 6400.102 Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm Location: WJJMS Gym B
Co-ed Rec Dodgeball (30+up) *NEW* Ages: 30yrs & older Dip, Duck, Dodge and enjoy a truly FUN and exciting game of Dodgeball! This is an introduction to the rules, regulations of Dodgeball and an opportunity to showcase your ability and agility! This is an 8-week long program. NO previous experience and/or knowledge of this sport is required! Last day to register for this program is 2/22/2012. Register as a TEAM and save money! Six (6) people per team. COME JOIN THE FUN!! Fee: $32 Non-Res Add’l: $5 Team: $96 (6 ppl) Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 2/29-4/18 Activity#: 6400.103 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Location: WJJMS Gym B
Co-ed Rec Volleyball *NEW* Ages: 18yrs & older Don't let the winter blues get to you. Stay active, relieve some stress and have fun! Get up, get out and come play volleyball! This is not a competitive league, but a relaxed and fun atmosphere for adults 18yrs & older who enjoy playing volleyball and/or who want to learn the sport from other players. Fee: $48 Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 1/4-2/22 Activity#: 8142.000 Location: WJJMS Gym A Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
CPR & First Aid / *Combo* Ages: 14yrs & older Combo Deal! Sign up and attend both the CPR/AED for Adult & Child class AND Standard First Aid class for ONLY $99.00!! Please read the descriptions for CPR and First Aid for more information. Instructor: Cheryl Hancin, MS, MBA, Integrative Nutrition Coach Fee: $99 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Days/Dates: Tuesdays, 1/10 & 1/17 Activity#: 1106.201 Location: BA High School Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
CPR/AED for Adult & Child Ages: 14yrs & older This hands-on skills training prepares students to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults and children. Updated with the latest science from the
American Red Cross in CPR and emergency cardiovascular care. Certification is NOW good for 2 years. Registration deadline is (1) week before the start of the program. COMBO DEAL! Standard First Aid & CPR/AED for only $99.00! *CPR is held in Portable 10. Facing Bacon Academy, drive to the RIGHT side of the back of the building for parking and entry. Enter into the portables using the door facing the main building. Portable 10 is the 1st class room on your right. Fee: $60 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Day/Date:
Tuesday, 1/10/2012 Activity#: 1106.001 Facility: BA High School / Portable 10 Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
First Aid Ages: 14yrs & older Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. The course
does not include information on breathing and cardiac emergencies. Meets OSHA First Aid Guidelines. Certification is NOW good for 2 years. COMBO DEAL! Standard First Aid & CPR/AED for only $99.00! *First Aid is held in Portable 10. Facing Bacon Academy, drive to the RIGHT side of the back of the building for parking and entry. Enter into the portables using the door facing the main building. Portable 10 is the 1st class room on your right. Fee: $60 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Day/Date: Tuesday, 1/17/2012 Activity#: 1106.001 Location: BA High School / Portable 10 Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Nutrition Workshop *NEW* Ages: 14yrs & older Healthy Foods to Lose Weight and Jump Start your New Year! In this life transforming workshop, you will sort out the maze and learn how to bring joy, energy and passion into your life through FOOD! Come learn ways to help yourself achieve a healthier diet and lose weight. Food samples are prepared and served weekly. Week 1: Super Foods! Add energy and drop pounds with the Secret" Super Foods! Week 2: The Dirty Dozen! The 12 most pervasive and detrimental food additives and substances you can eat. Get them out of your diet NOW! Week 3: Great Grains! - Learn how to add the essential enzymes, iron, dietary fiber, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins into your body to help you lose weight and give you sustained energy. Week 4: Greens, Greens, Greens! The weight loss benefits of adding leafy greens to your life! Instructor: Cheryl Hancin, MS, MBA, Integrative Nutrition Coach Days/Dates: Mondays, 1/9- 2/6 (No class 1/16) Fee: $45 Non-Res: $20 Activity#: 4103.002 Location: CES Rm. H-28 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Spring 4 v 4 Flag Football League Ages: 18yrs & older Whether you've played football your whole life or just like to play catch in the backyard this is the football program for you. This unique style of flag football
creates a fun fast paced environment for participants to enjoy a healthy form of competition. Teams consist of 6 players with 4 playing at a time. Sign up as an individual to be "drafted" onto an existing team or sign up as a team and save money. The price for a team is only $145! So gather your friends and sign up to see if you have what it takes to be named the reigning Spring 4v4 Flag Football Champions. Mandatory Captains meeting Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 6-7pm at Town Hall. Deadline to register your team is
3/25. Fee: $145 + $50/Forfeit Fee Non-Res Add’l: $5 Days/Dates: Sundays, 4/1-6/24 Activity#: 4122.103 Location: RecPlex R6 Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Vegetarian & Vegan Detox Challenge *NEW* Ages: 14yrs & older Start your New Year Healthy! Put down the cheeseburger and sign up for a healthier heart, lowered cholesterol level and a dose of environmentalism. In this life transforming workshop based on the Dr. Oz Vegan challenge, learn ways each week to help you achieve a healthier diet and lose weight. Food samples will be prepared weekly Instructor: Cheryl Hancin, MS, MBA, Integrative Nutrition Coach Fee: $45 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Day/Dates: Mondays, 2/27 - 3/19 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: CES Rm. H-28 Activity#: 4103.003
Women's Self Defense Course *NEW* Ages: 11yrs & older The Colchester Chung Do Kwan Academy is offering a Women’s Self-Defense course for all females aged 11 and older. The class is designed to give you assault prevention strategies as well as physical self-defense techniques. You will learn to become more aware of your surroundings, to assess a situation and to act as necessary. The course will be a 3 hours over a 4-week period with 2 sessions this Fall. Fee: $40 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Days/Dates: Fridays, 2/3-2/10 Activity#: 7700.001 Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Yoga Moderate Ages: 16yrs & older Try the exercise that so many athletes and aspiring athletes cannot live without! Practice pranayama (breathing practice) that coordinates with postures and movement to help gain not
only strength and flexibility, but a deep stress release. Beginners to advanced yogis are encouraged to soften or intensify postures in order to truly make this a guided, personal practice. Take some time from your busy week to refresh the body and calm the mind. (Bring a yoga mat and a towel). If there is no school, there are no programs. Fee: $36 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Location: CES Rm. H-22 Time: 5:45pm-7:00pm Days: Thursdays Session 1: 1/19-2/9 Activity#: 4111.000 Session 2: 2/16-3/8 Activity#: 4111.001 Session 3: 3/22-4/26 Activity#: 4111.002 Session 4: 5/3-5/24 Activity#: 4111.003 Session 5: 5/31-6/14 Activity#: 4111.004
Intro Taekwondo Program for Adults Ages: 11yrs & older The Colchester Chung Do Kwan Academy is offering an introductory program in Taekwondo. These Taekwondo classes will teach basic knowledge of Taekwondo as well as
helping to increase flexibility and physical fitness. This is a one-month, new student program that offers a very flexible training schedule. You are welcome to train during any and all class times that are open for your age. Come and try out this exciting and challenging sport! Registration deadline is one week before the start date. The registration fee includes a FREE uniform! Days/Dates: M/W or Tu/Th; 2/1-3/1 Session A: Mon & Wed; 6:30pm-08:00pm Activity#: 3000.102 Session B: Tues &Thurs; 7:00pm-8:30pm Activity#: 3000.103 Fee: $50 Non-Res Add’l: $20
Men's Pick-Up Basketball Ages: 18 years & Older Think you got game? From Beginner to Advanced, Pick-Up Basketball has something for everyone. Bring your best and challenge others for a little 5 vs. 5.
Whatever it is, you can play! This year we are offering several payment options to make playing easier for you. No gym 12/26, 1/2, 1/16, 2/20, 4/9
Option A: Pay for one session at $35 per session for residents, add’l $20 for non-res. Option B: Pay at the door for only $5 for residents, $7 for non residents. Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. WJJMS Gym
B Winter/Spring Session: Jan. 16 – May 21, 2012
Men's Winter Basketball League Ages 18 years old & older Come and play in Colchester Parks and Recreations 2nd annual Men's Basketball league. Get together a group of your best guys and come compete against the
best Colchester has to offer. This is a 5 on 5 league. Each team is guaranteed seven regular season games and one playoff game. Games will be played on Thursday nights. Cost per team is $525 plus $20 for every non resident. Cost includes an official team t-shirt for up to 10 team members. Team shirt colors are given at a first come first serve basis, sign up early to get the color of your choice! Email apizzutiello@colchesterct.gov for official team roster/registration form. Season is January through March
Zumba Ages 13 years & Older with an adult Zumba eliminates the "work" from "working out" by combining irresistible Latin & International music with dynamic, yet simple exercise moves to create
a fun dynamic fitness program. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize calorie output, fat burning and total body toning. This Latin-based group exercise class is fun and easy to do. No dance experience required! Registration deadline one week prior to the first class. Ages 13 & up welcome to participate with a registered adult. CES Café, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Non-Res. Add’l $20 per session
Tuesdays: Session 1: Jan 3 – Feb 14, 7 classes, $28 Session 2: Feb. 28 – April 3, 6 classes $24 Session 3: April 17 – May 22, 6 classes $24
Thursdays: Session 1: Jan. 5 – Feb 9, 6 classes $24 Session 2: Feb. 23 – March 29, 6 classes $24 Session 3: April 19 – May 24, 6 classes, $24
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