Register for the Barkhamsted Recreation Department’s New Summer Programs Today!
Summer Field Hockey Fun
Come join Granby Memorial High School Coach Kierstan Pestana to learn new skills or improve the ones you already have! Whether you've never held a stick before or have been playing for years, Coach Pestana will develop your skills and play games to improve your understanding and execution of the game.
Practice, play and passion for this sport will all be a part of these sessions.
Participants will need a mouthguard, shin guards, and a stick (a limited amount of sticks will be available to borrow). This program will be tons of fun for those interested in this great sport!! PLEASE bring a water bottle!
Grade levels: Entering 3rd grade through 8th grade
Dates: June 16th-20th
Time: 8:00-10:00 AM
Location: Barkhamsted Elementary School field (In case of inclement weather, we will be inside BES)
Cost: $125.00
Register at https://forms.gle/Uk9et7suSU5W3y2N6 by June 6, 2025
Questions: Email Kierstan Pestana at: kvpestana@yahoo.com
***A minimum of 10 players are needed with a maximum of 25 players.
New players: when going to a sports store to buy equipment, provide two (2) measurements for the correct size stick: 1) from hipbone to floor and 2) height.
Paddle the Farmington River with Barkhamsted Recreation and The FRCC River Stewards (2025 River and Recreation Events) (New) (Two separate events!)
Experience the beautiful vistas of the scenic Farmington River and having lots of fun while paddling with Collinsville Canoe and Kayak, FRCC Summer River Stewards and the Barkhamsted Recreation Department for our River and Recreation Family Event. Spend an enjoyable time on the water while getting in some great exercise. You can choose whether you would like to kayak or Paddle Board. Whatever your preference, you're sure to have a great time. The cost is $25.00 per person, per event and the price includes a paddleboard, or kayak, paddle and life vest. The cost is $10 if you have your own supplies. Collinsville Canoe charges $5 for Parking and boat launch and then $5.00 for Barkhamsted Recreation. (Payment must be received one week prior to the program) Lots of smiles and laughs are sure to be had by all. The program is open to adults and families. Children should be ages 7 or over and should be able to swim.
Experience the beautiful vistas of the scenic Farmington River and having lots of fun while paddling with Collinsville Canoe and Kayak, FRCC Summer River Stewards and the Barkhamsted Recreation Department for our River and Recreation Family Event. Spend an enjoyable time on the water while getting in some great exercise. You can choose whether you would like to kayak or Paddle Board. Whatever your preference, you're sure to have a great time. The cost is $25.00 per person, per event and the price includes a paddleboard, or kayak, paddle and life vest. The cost is $10 if you have your own supplies. Collinsville Canoe charges $5 for Parking and boat launch and then $5.00 for Barkhamsted Recreation. (Payment must be received one week prior to the program) Lots of smiles and laughs are sure to be had by all. The program is open to adults and families. Children should be ages 7 or over and should be able to swim.
Date-Saturday, June 7th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.-Event 1
and Friday, August 8-Event 2
Time-6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Collinsville Canoe and Kayak- 41 Bridge Street, Route 179, Collinsville, CT
Please register at https://forms.gle/7ZYs4EWHHge5tKLE6 by Thursday, June 5 for Event 1 and Tuesday, August 5 for Event 2 so we can have the proper equipment and supervision in place. Mail your check to Barkhamsted Recreation Department, Barkhamsted Town Hall-67 Ripley Hill Road, Barkhamsted, CT 06078 or drop it off in the white mailbox outside town hall in the upper level by the deadline for each event. Once you are registered there are no refunds as we have to give a headcount to Collinsville Canoe and Kayak the head count three days before the event.
Summer Fun Day by the River at Peoples State Forest 2025-River and Recreation Series Summer Event
Summer Fun Day by the River at Peoples State Forest will be held on Sunday, June 29 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for the new River and Recreation Series Summer Event at Peoples State Forest- (in front of Squires Tavern-The Barkhamsted Historical Society.) Crafts, games, corn hole competitions and activities are for adults, families and children from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and the event will be led by the Barkhamsted Recreation Camp staff and the 2025 FRCC Assistant River Steward Team. You will have a blast while making new friends and learning more about the Wild and Scenic Farmington River, area hiking and recreational programs, meet the 2025 FRCC River Steward Team and members of the Barkhamsted Recreation staff and play a variety of games, make crafts and even have the opportunity to go on a Nature Scavenger hunt! Meet at the picnic tables at Squires Tavern/Bakrhamsted Historical Society. Please register by Wed, June 25 so that we can plan for the necessary supplies and craft items. Small snacks will also be served. This event is free!
When-Sunday June 29 Time-1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location-Squires Tavern/Barkhamsted Historical Society Red Barn-100 East River Road, Barkhamsted, CT
Fee-FREE (This is a FREE community event for all ages)
Register at- https://forms.gle/UFaoGWsCyXyybswh9
For any questions, please email- Donna Bastrzycki, Barkhamsted Recreation Director, barkhamstedrec@barkhamsted.us
Please mail or drop off summer payments or required forms to Barkhamsted Parks and Recreation Department -67 Ripley Hill Road Pleasant Valley, CT 06063 and also in the white drop box in front of town hall. Please sign up before the deadlines to reserve your spot for programs and ensure your spot and “like” the town of Barkhamsted on Facebook to stay up to date with current events and programs.
Summer Help Wanted!
Join our fantastic summer camp team!
Applications are being accepted for Counselors, Junior Counselors and staff for Summer Camp and staff for our summer family fun day and events!
Please complete the application from this link- https://forms.gle/EVhCmokxiV88yXRJA
Deadline is-Wednesday, May 7 or when positions are full (completed applications must be received by this date.)