Town of Deep River - Parks and Recreation

Park & Recreation Office Hours: Address

Mon., Wed. & Fri.
8:00AM - 3:00PM
174 Main Street
Deep River, CT 06417
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Deep River Parks and Recreation announces job openings for the summer of 2012:

Summer Program Director:
Position requires planning weekly field trips, setting up in house weekly programs and the day to day activities of the summer camp. The director is also responsible for hiring counselors, hiring counselors-in-training and supervising staff. The Director will report to the Director of Parks and Recreation. The program runs from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm., Monday through Friday from July 2, 2012 through August 10, 2012. It is a 6 week program. The camp is open to children entering 1st grade through those entering 7th grade. Starting salary is $16.00 an hour commensurate with experience. Send a letter and resume to Summer Program Director, Deep River Parks & Recreation, Town Hall, 174 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012.
Summer Program Assistant Director:
Position requires assisting the Director of the camp with planning weekly field trips, setting up in house weekly programs and the day to day activities of the summer camp. The assistant will also work closely with the camp staff and help the Director with supervision of said staff. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Parks and Recreation. The program runs from 7:30 am -12:00 pm., Monday through Friday from July 2, 2012 through August 10, 2012. It is a 6 week program. The camp is open to children entering 1st grade through those entering 7th grade. Starting salary is $14.00 an hour commensurate with experience. Send a letter and resume to Summer Program Assistant Director, Deep River Parks & Recreation, Town Hall, 174 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012.

The Town of Deep River is an equal opportunity employer.

Holiday Stroll - Friday, December 2nd 2011

Horse & Carriage Rides, Model Train Display, 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest, Santa Arrives by Fire Truck

All events are free and take place at the Deep River Town Hall. Free cookies and hot chocolate while they last. Free children’s entertainment TBA

NEW FOR THE 2012 SEASON

There are some things worth mentioning this year, that are different from previous years.

  1. Starting this year, we have extended the program to include youths up through Grade 11. The previous two years, we only went up to Grade 9, and the year prior to that we only went up to Grade 8. All the years before this, we only went up to Grade 6. We are able to add two more grades this year because of the gracious rescheduling of indoor soccer by VSC, changing from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, thus opening up the JW gym on Sat. mornings for more basketball. We are grateful to VSC for making these alternate plans.
  2. The grades 7-11 program will have two levels: the NCAA level which will be mostly grades 7-8, and the NBA level which will be mostly grades 9-11. The aim of the program is to have fair and balanced teams and fair and balanced programs at the two levels. If any grade 8 student is well skilled and advanced and wants to play UP in the NBA level, please make the request by noting it on the form. Similarly, if any grade 9 student is a bit smaller or more at a beginner level and wants to play DOWN in the NCAA level, please also make that request. Please make the request to me by noting it on the registration forms. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  3. The NCAA level will have one practice per week and one game on Saturdays. The NBA level will be much more competitive, but may be very limited for practices, based on availability of gym time. The NBA level will be predominantly for games on Saturdays as opposed to weekday practices.
  4. Remember, rec basketball is NOT available or allowed to any high school student who plays high school basketball at any level (freshman, JV, or varsity) during the 2011-12 winter season. This is a CIAC regulation, and so there are no exceptions.
  5. Rec basketball is available to children who play travel basketball and those on the JW school team.
  6. Basketball for grades 3-6 will take place on Friday nights and Sat. mornings. Basketball for grades 7-11 will take place on Saturdays, any time from Sat. morning starting at around 8:30 AM all day into the evenings.
  7. Boys and girls in grades 1-2 are mixed together. The instructional periods / games occur once per week, on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm for Deep River. Chester and Essex may have different times.
  8. Children in grades 1-2 will start instruction / games in early December.
  9. Starting in grade 3, boys and girls play on separate teams. For grades 3-4 and 5-6, the three towns have their own teams and will play other teams in the three towns. When possible, the grades 3-4 teams are scheduled in Chester since it has the smaller gym. When possible, grades 5-6 teams are scheduled in Deep River and Essex due to full size gyms.
  10. Grades 3-11 will start practices in early December. Games will start the weekend of January 6-7.
  11. The season will conclude in mid-March for Deep River teams, and the combined teams in grades 7-11. Chester and Essex teams may have different dates to conclude the season.
  12. We are always looking for coaches. If interested in coaching, please contact me and indicate which grade level, and whether for boys or girls. I have a coach application / registration form which I will forward to those interested.

We are trying to get these forms out to those that may be interested. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to those that you know that may not be on this e-mail distribution list.

Remember the deadline for registration is Nov. 11, 2011. Please have form and fee in by this date.

Halloween Festivities

Parade, Movie, Jack-o-Lantern Display & Haunting Experience; Friday October 28th

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UCONN BASKETBALL

Catch a Game of Huskies Basketball this season At the XL Center in Hartford and save $11.00 to $14.00 Per Ticket!

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Our 17th annual 5K run/walk and fun run was held on Saturday September 17th. The following are the results of the race with division leaders indicated as well.

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17th Annual Deep River 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run

Presented by
Deep River Parks & Recreation

Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Devitt Field, Deep River, CT

Rain or Shine
Race Day Registration: (7:30-8:30)
5K - $20.00 Fun Run - $5.00

DEP Approved 1 – Day

Safe Boating & Personal Watercraft Certification Classes

This single session, 8-hour course, taught by Professional Marine Education, provides a certificate of completion as partial fulfillment of the requirements to obtain the Certification of Personal Watercraft Operation, which allows the operation of motorized recreational vessels up to 65' and sailboats 19 ½ ' in length and longer. Upon successful completion of this course, the student can mail or deliver the diploma to any State DEP office, and combined with an application for certificate (provided) and appropriate fee, qualifies the student to obtain the Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. The certificate is a one-time, lifetime certification. Students should bring a pen or pencil to class.

Deep River Library Community Room, Sunday August 14th 8:30am – 4:30pm

Complete schedule of classes around the state on our website www.promarineed.com or call 1-877-262-8338 ext 201

Deep River Summer Concerts - Music & a meal

Thursdays - 6:30 pm

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Dear Parents,

The Deep River Parks and Recreation Commission is pleased to announce five weeks of afternoon summer workshops for children entering first grade to entering seventh grade. These workshops will run Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm to 2:30pm at Deep River Elementary School starting on July 11, 2011.

Each week will be a different themed workshop. Participation in the summer camp program is not required, but children who participate in our summer camp program will be able to go directly to the workshop after camp. Lunchtime will be from 12:00pm to 12:30pm. Children will bring their own lunch. Some of the workshops will have material fees which should be paid directly to the instructor. Please mail the above registration form and your payment to Town Hall, 174 Main Street, attention Summer Workshop Registration. Checks or money orders should be payable to the Town of Deep River. Cash payments should be taken to the Selectman’s office in Town Hall. DO NOT MAIL CASH. The cost is $45.00 per child for the weekly session. Children are accepted in the order in which completed registration AND payment is received. You will receive confirmation of registration and a parent handbook in the mail no later than June 5, 2011. If there is a problem with your registration, we will contact you by phone.

We hope this new program will provide additional summer fun for our children.

Sincerely,

Parks and Recreation Commission

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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Terms expire December 1st

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Deep River Town Hall . 174 Main Street . Deep River, CT 06417
phone . (860)526-6020 fax . (860)526-6023

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