Daphne Shinder, Rec. Supervisor
Ter0ri Ziemnicki, Rec. Supervisor
Jamie Savva, Spec. Events Coord.
Telephone: 860-844-5289
Website: GranbyRec.com
Open 24/7 at GranbyRec.com for program registration!
Special Events
Junk in your Trunk Community Tag Sale/Sports Equipment Swap
Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Welcome to Granby Rec’s third annual Junk in your Trunk Community Tag Sale! This year, we are so excited to expand our junk celebrations. In addition to our well-loved community yard sale, we are also providing a space to swap out those gently used and out-grown cleats, gloves, bats, helmets, etc. Kiddos in need of some new season gear? Donate what doesn’t fit and grab something that does! Crafters and small businesses welcome, too!
Paint Night with Paint Craze: Spring Gerber Daisies
April 17, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., $40 per person
Please join us for a taste of spring! Join your Parks and Rec staff along with artist MaryBeth Read from Paint Craze for a fun evening of creating and socializing. All supplies and instruction are provided. No artistic skill required! All supplies will be included. Feel free to bring food and beverages to enjoy while you paint. This program is being held at Holcomb Farm in the beautiful North Barn Pavilion. Hope you can be a part of this fun evening!
Summer Day Camps
Salmon Brook Park Preschool Day Camp (ages 4-5)
A full-day preschool summer day camp program committed to serving your child’s needs. This traditional day camp fills each day with active games, special events, sports, arts and crafts, teamwork, group interaction and the wonders of nature. Salmon Brook Park has a playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, outdoor basketball hoops, picnic pavilions and tennis courts. Your child will have the opportunity to make new friends and have a lot of fun! Camp is scheduled in one-week sessions beginning June 17 to better meet your and your child’s needs. Need to get to work early or extend your child’s time at the camp? Check out our Extended Day Program.
Salmon Brook Park Day Camp (gr. 1-5)
Register by May 15 and receive a $10/week/camper discount. A summer day camp program committed to serving your child’s needs. This traditional day camp fills each day with active games, special events, sports, arts and crafts, teamwork, group interaction and the wonders of nature. Salmon Brook Park has a playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, outdoor basketball hoops, picnic pavilions and tennis courts. Your child will have the opportunity to swim at our waterfront, make new friends and have a lot of fun! All children are grouped by age/grade and all activities are age appropriate. Camp is scheduled in one-week sessions to better meet your and your child’s needs. Need to get to work early or extend your child’s time at the camp? Check out our Extended Day Program.
Mission: Adventure Camp (gr. 6-9)
The area’s most popular day camp for students in grades 6-9. We know that kids this age don’t always think it’s “cool” to go summer camp… until they have been here. Mission: Adventure will have the campers traveling to exciting destinations three days every week and spending the other two days on-site adventuring right here at Salmon Brook Park. They will participate in scavenger hunts, team building activities, sports, swimming and so much more.
Youth Programs
After School Childcare at Kelly and Wells Schools
Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Granby Parks and Recreation is now offering after school care to be held at Kelly Lane School for children in grades K-5. Kelly Lane students will be dismissed from their classrooms after school and brought directly to the cafeteria and Wells Road students will be bussed over to Kelly Lane School. The program’s director is Melissa Young, current media teaching assistant at Kelly Lane School. During the two hours of after care, your child will be kept busy with many fun games, crafts and gym time.
After School Art Class with Mrs. Lankford @ Wells Road School
Grades 3-5 Mondays, April 1 to June 3, 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Students create and build with clay, paint, printmaking, fiber arts and more. They learn about different artists or types of art and use that as inspiration for their own art work. Students will continue to build on their drawing, painting and sculpting skills they have from art class during the school day and have the opportunity to try new materials and techniques that they probably have not had the chance to try before. They will come home with new art work each week. All supplies are included. The class will be held in Room 26 (Art Room) at Wells Road School.
MPower Youth Sports: Youth Running
Ages 6 – 14 Wednesdays, April 17 – May 29 at Salmon Brook Park Band Shell
Finishing a 5K is an impressive achievement at any age. Imagine the sense of accomplishment and pride your child will feel when crossing the finish line of the “Celebrate! West Hartford” 5K on June 9. MPower Youth Running will do just that. Modeled after popular Couch-to-5K plans, MPower’s training program is designed for all levels, from beginners to experienced racers. We will concentrate on proper form and pacing while we build endurance over the weeks through a combination of running drills, games and core-strength exercises. For more information, please visit: www.MPowerYouthSports.com
Adult Programs
Aroma Yoga
Thursday, April 18 and Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room.
Join instructor Aubrey Schulz for immersion in a yoga class designed to delight your senses and unwind your body. Experience the wonderful synergy of yoga and essential oils. Open to all levels. Bring your own yoga mat and water and dress comfortably.
Pickleball: Adult Spring Program
Mondays, April 15 to May 20, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Tuesdays, April 16 to May 21, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, April 18 to May 23, 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Do you want to learn the game of Pickleball, or do you already know how to play and are looking for a place to play this fun game with your friends and also meet new people? All abilities are welcome! Equipment will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own racquet. Instructors Nancy Geaglone, Eric McPheat and Kim Chamberlain teach the game/rules to interested beginners and will set up tourneys for experienced players. This lifelong activity is fun for all ages!
Scrapbooking Spring Weekend/Crafting Event
The Town of Granby Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a two-day Crop/Craft Event: Friday, April 26, 1–9 p.m. for $25 and Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. for $40. If you sign up for both days you save $5 and the cost is $60 and you may leave your supplies set up overnight in our secure facility. Demonstrations and classes will be offered. Please feel free to bring your own food and beverage. This event is being held in the North Barn Pavilion at Holcomb Farm. Contact Cheryl Bliss at blister123@cox.net with questions. Enjoy the fun crafting with fellow crafters!
Pawsitive Steps Dog Training Beginner and Intermediate Classes
Beginner Classes: Thursdays from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Room at Salmon Brook Park
Intermediate Classes: Mondays from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Room at Salmon Brook Park
Join well-known certified dog trainer Kim Michalewicz for this great introductory 7-week course to learn how to effectively communicate with your best friend. Time will be spent learning to socialize your dogs to a variety of situations. Learn about normal canine behavior and how to problem solve to help your dog fit into our human world. Appropriate household behavior, handler attention, basic obedience and coming when called will be covered. Open to all dogs. There is no prerequisite for this class. Please contact Kim with any questions. 860.614.6625 or kim_michalewicz@hotmail.com
Combination Safe Boating / Personal Watercraft Course
Tuesday, May 7, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
We are pleased to offer this 8-hour Safe Boating / Personal Watercraft Class just in time for the upcoming spring/summer boating season. Upon completing this course and passing the exam (which is given during the last class), the participant will have satisfied the DEEP’s requirements and will be able to apply for their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO). There is a separate cost for the Certificate and is NOT included in the $10 class fee. A Safe Boating Certificate/Personal Watercraft Class (SBC/CPWO) is required by individuals 10 years of age and older to operate any recreational vessel registered in Connecticut except a personal watercraft (“Jet Ski” type vessel) on Connecticut’s waters (additional regulations apply).