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(Online registration begins at midnight on Monday following the release of the brochure.)
Letterboxing For All Ages If you are looking for an active outdoor weekend event for good family fun, this is the active event for you and your family! For those looking to
pursue the "No Child Left Inside" initiative, here is the perfect solution! Letterboxing is an active outdoor hobby that combines elements of orienteering, art and problem-solving. Letterboxers hide small, weatherproof boxes in publicly-accessible places and distribute clues This introduction to letterboxing class will give you all the information and tools you'll need, so you can have your own letterboxing adventures all summer long. At this introduction you will get a chance to make your very own notebook and stamps. After completion you'll be able to take some of the clues and find your very first letterbox that night. On August 28th
the class will reconvene for a party so families can share their letterboxing stories from the summer. Friday, June 19 2009 5:00pm-7:00pm Fee: $10.00 per
family Cohen Woodlands Activity # 8112.105
3rd Annual Tour de Trail Saturday, June 6 10:00am-12:00noon
Walk, bike, jog or ride your horse along the Air Line Trail. In celebration of National Trails Day, the Parks & Recreation Departments in Colchester and East Hampton are teaming up to offer activity stations along the trail.
Activity stations will be scattered along the approximately 10-mile section that runs through three towns. Stations will feature: Bike Maintenance, Trail History, Nature Interpretation, Land Conservation, Letterboxing, Viaduct History, Trail Safety, and more!
As a special reward for visiting at least three of the stations, visitors will receive a souvenir “Tour de Trail” t-shirt. Pick up your “Trails Day Passport” at any station, and get it stamped at each one you visit. Then turn it in at one of the designated stations for your free shirt.
For a map of the Air Line Trail, including parking areas, visit the Parks and Recreation Office, or download it from the web site: www.colchesterct.gov/parks.html .
Family Camp Out Ages: All ages Grab a tent and some sleeping bags, and well do the rest! Bring the family out for these easy overnights, with family activities, cookout, night hike and marshmallow roast. Registration deadline is one week prior to campouts. 1st Campout Saturday, June 27, 2009 6:00 pm till Sunday, June 28, 2009 Fee: $10.00 Cohen Woodlands
2nd Campout Saturday, August 22, 2009 6:00 pm till Sunday, August 23, 2009 Fee: $10.00 Cohen Woodlands
Introductory Bocce Ages: All Ages Ever wanted to learn the game of Bocce but didn't know how? Well this is your chance to learn everything you ever wanted to know. This
unique introductory 6 week class is designed to teach the basics of Bocce to all ages. This is a great way to get the family together and enjoy a new outdoor activity. Plus if you sign up as a family you save. Families of 3 or more pay only $45 dollars. So come on down and register today. Fee: $20.00 Non-Residents Additional: $15.00 Tuesday June 23 - July 28 6:00pm - 7:30pm RecPlex Bocce Courts
Activity #: 8112.107
Introduction to Rock Climbing Ages: 8 and up
Looking for a healthy and challenging activity? Our climbing program will have you jumping for joy! Instructor Gary Mead will teach participants the fundamentals of climbing which include rules, safety, proper use of equipment and much more! In addition the instructor will also be incorporating fun team building activites as part of the climbing program. Parents and children are encouraged to participate together!
Fee: $60.00 Non-Residents Additional: $15.00 Wednesday June 24 – July 29 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm BA Climbing Tower Activity #: 7112.202
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