Poultney Summer Recreation Guide

The Poultney Recreation Commission is pleased to offer fun and exciting summer recreation

programs in the town of Poultney for the summer of 2021. All programs require pre-registration.

There will be an additional charge of $2.00 per program for families residing outside of Poultney.

Registration may be done at the Poultney Town Manager’s Office or by mail to:

Poultney Town Manager, attention: Summer Recreation Commission, 9 Main Street, Suite 1, Poultney, VT 05764.

You can also visit our website at www.poultneyrecreation.com to view our summer programs!

Please make checks payable to: Poultney Recreation Commission

*Scholarships may be available thanks to the Poultney Rotary Club, the Poultney Women’s Club & the Jerry Hansen Family Trust.

There will be no refunds unless a program has been cancelled.

(Rain may require cancellation of some activities. Other activities may be scheduled at a different location due to the weather. )

If you have any questions, please contact:

the Poultney Town Manager at 287-9751 or call Sheryl Porrier at 353-7212.

Poultney Summer Recreation 2021

Outdoor Adventures

NATURE CRAFT Ages 6 and up Fee:$ 5.00 at Lake St. Catherine State Park Come join us in creating craft items using things from the outdoors. We will be creating a variety of items from wood candle holders to rock garden creations. Join us and bring a little bit of nature home with you each day.

• Date: July 5-9

• Time: 10:30-12:00pm

• Instructor: Carla Prehoda

Pond Hill Ranch Visit Ages 5 & Up Fee: $5.00

Date: Wednesday, July 14th Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Instructor: Colleen O’Rourke

Meet at Pond Hill Ranch located at 1683 Pond Hill Ranch Road in Poultney, Vermont and learn about horses and rodeos. Get a first hand look at the stables on a ranch tour and take a pony ride.

NATURE CAMP Ages 5 and up Fee:$ 5.00 at Lake St. Catherine State Park

Enjoy a walk through nature, check out animal habitats, do some fun crafts. Build a home for some cool critters. It's a new adventure each day around Lake St. Catherine Park and Recreation area.

Date: July 5 - 9 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM Instructor: Carla Prehoda

Mountain Biking With Slate Valley Trails Ages 7 and up Fee:$ 5.00

A two hour mountain bike camp to explore Slate Valley Trails, ( 131 Town Farm Road, Poultney, VT

(off route 140) Fairgrounds Trailhead) learn some mountain bike skills, discover trail riding and learn about bike and trail maintenance. Beginner/Intermediate level, bikers should have basic bike skills, no trail riding experience is necessary.

Date: Session 1: July 26-30 Session 2: August 2-6 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Instructor: Caitrin Maloney Equipment: Bike, Helmet, Water Bottle, Snack, Sunscreen, Bug Spray (Optional) Contact Sheryl Porrier for equipment needs or questions: 802-353-7212.

CRAZY CRAFTS Ages 6 & up Fee: $10.00 (Maximum 15 students)

A fun week of crafts from crazy critters, pencils, bracelet making,

picture frames, and much more! Supplies included!

• Date: July 12-16 10:00-11:30 am

• Place: Poultney High School Cafeteria


JEWELRY MAKING Age 6 & up Fee: $10.00

Come design your own jewelry. Pick out your favorite color, beads and

design. Make a new piece each day! Fun for children of all ages!

• Date: July 12-16 8:30-9:45 am




Crafting Fun

CANDLE CRAFTS Age 6 & up Fee: $10.00

(Maximum 15 students)

Learn how to work with beeswax! Make candles of all different shapes

and sizes!

• Date: July 12-16 12:00-1:15 pm



SCULPTIE CRAFT CLASS Age 6 & up Fee: $10.00

Explore your creativity! An introductory class to explore the use of polymer clay and create a va-

riety of fun, useful items such as key chains, jewelry and pencils. Come join the fun!

• Date: July 12-16 1:30 pm -2:45 pm




Sports Camps JERRY HANSEN GOLF PROGRAM Ages 4 and up Fee: Free

This program is designed for beginner and intermediate golfers. Area youth of all ages are offered a chance to learn

and improve their golf skills. On the first day, children will be divided into two skill groups if the numbers permit.

Each group will work on strengthening their fundamentals of the game,

including: long and short irons, woods, chipping, putter and bunker play.

• Date: June 21-25 3:00-4:30 pm • Place: Poultney Elementary School Monday-Wednesday & Lake St.

Catherine Country Club on Thursday & Milestone Golf Course in

Hampton, NY on Friday.

• Instructors: Mike & Sheryl Porrier

INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS Children entering grades 1-6 Fee: $10.00

Children will be introduced to a traditional Asian Martial Arts system. Participants will be ex-

posed to a range of martial arts activities including: meditation, exercise, stances, blocks, punch-

es, and kicks. Emphasis will be placed on awareness, discipline, respect, character, and combat.

Concepts will be transmitted in an atmosphere that emphasizes the fun of physical activity and

increasing physical competence.

• Date: June 21-25 8:30-9:30 am

• Place: Poultney Elementary School Gym

• Instructor: Terry Bergen, 5th degree black belt (call instructor with any questions) 287-9642

FLOOR HOCKEY Ages 5 & up Fee: $10.00

Fundamentals of floor hockey: stick handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, and team

play.

• Date: July 19-23 9:30-11:00 am

• Place: Poultney High School Gym

• Instructors: Sheryl Porrier (call instructor with any questions) 287-9447

SOCCER FUN CAMP Ages 4 & up Fee: $10.00 per week

This camp is set up to teach the basic fundamentals of soccer and game play

to children of all ages. Participants will be placed into skill groups depending

on registration. Indoor soccer will be played on rainy days.

Date: July 5-9 9:00-11:00 am

July 12-16 9:00-11:00 am

• Place: PES Soccer Field

• Coach: Sheryl Porrier (call instructor with any questions) 287-9447


GYMNASTIC DANCE Ages 4 and up Fee: $10.00

Basic stunts, tumbling, and dance moves put together with music and dance. Fun for ages 4 and up. Please have

children wear shorts, sneakers, and bring a water bottle each day.

• Date: July 26-30 9:00-11:00 am


• Instructor: Sheryl Porrier (call instructor with any questions) 287-9447


BASKETBALL CAMP Ages 6 & up Fee: $10.00 per week

Basketball is offered for beginners and intermediate skill levels. Two sessions will be scheduled for different ages

and ability levels if numbers permit. The first week will be spent on

learning conditioning, basic skills and team play. The second week

will cover offense and defense strategies as well as team and

tournament play. Groups will be divided up after the first day.

• Date: July 12-16 11:30-1:00 pm @ PHS Gym

July 19-23 11:30-1:00 pm @ PHS Gym


• Coaches: Sheryl Porrier

BOYS & GIRLS BASEBALL Ages 7-12 Fee: $10.00

The fundamentals of baseball. Practice for fielding, hitting, base running and team play. A fun camp for beginners

and those who want to work on their skills.

• Date: August 2-6 8:30-10:00 am

• Place: Poultney Elementary School- Hadeka Field “Red Field”

• Instructor: Sheryl Porrier

TENNIS FOR CHILDREN Ages 6 & up Fee: $10.00

Tennis camp for beginners. Area youths of all ages are offered a chance to improve their skill and compete against

others of the same ability. We will focus on skill development, ground strokes, forehand, backhand, serve, volley,

and strategies of the game. Please have children wear sneakers, bring a water bottle each day, and a tennis racket if

they have one.

• Date: July 26– 30 4:00-5:30 pm

• Place: Poultney Elementary School Tennis Courts

• Instructor: Sheryl Porrier


Make Believe

PRINCESS CAMP! Be swept away to a castle using imagination, creativity and

dress up. Tiaras, crafts, princess wands and being pampered like a princess. A royal celebration complete with singing and dancing and a tea party. *Feel free to wear your own princess dress each day. Dates: July 5-9 Time: 12:30-1:30 pm Fee: $5 Ages: 4-5 (Maximum: 10 children) Location: Poultney Elementary School Instructor: Carla Prehoda

Hogwarts Academy! Participants will become students at

Hogwarts Academy by participating in a variety of subjects for witches and wizards, including potions, Herbology, care of Magical Creatures, and Quidditch. Maximum Number of participants: 12 Dates: July 19 -23 Time: 10 - 12 Noon Place: Poultney High School consumer science room Ages: 8 – 10 Instructor: “Witch” Dawn Sarli

IMAGINATION CAMP! Be a superhero...Use your imagination…

A recreational program for boys and girls ages 4-7 who love to let their imaginations run wild as they pretend to be a superhero, heroine, prince, princess, ninja turtle Disney character or more.

Dates: July 5-9 Time: 1:30-2:45 PM Fee: $5 Location: Poultney Elementary School Instructor: Carla Prehoda

MINI GOLF Ages 4 & up Fee: $5.00

Join Poultney Recreation Miniature Golf Club for a week full of fun and

tournament play. The camp will consist of practice and tournament play.

• Date: August 9-13 10:00-11:00 am

• Place: Cones Point General Store Otto’s Green Mountain Adventure

Route 30 (South of the State park. Formerly Cones Point)



TOWN OF CASTLETON Castleton Recreation Commission Summer Swim Lessons – 2021

Beginning Monday, June 21 - July 2nd Monday-Friday

Crystal Beach Poultney participants $ 10

Everyone will be responsible for the transportation of their own children. Class times may vary depending on class size. Any student requiring any hands-on help must have an adult accompany them. When classes are dismissed, parents are then responsible and MUST Keep them out of the swim lesson area. If you plan on staying at the beach after your lesson time please see the gate attendant for an admission ticket. Please put your email on the registration form so I can confirm class times / or set you up for a different time if the class fills prior to your registration. Class Hours Level* see next page for description

All Classes will be @ Crystal Beach and alternate plans for deep water made during classes. You may email her @ [email protected] or call 802-273-3627. (email is better since many times the numbers left on the answering machine are indistinguishable. She will try to NOT turn anyone away. Please return this form to the Castleton Town Office, PO Box 727, Castleton, VT 05735 by June 15, 2020 however, we will try to take registrations up to the opening day. Make checks out to the Town of Castleton. The Town Office cannot answer any questions on availability of classes so contact Gail (info above) Permission is given for _______________________________ to take swimming lessons at Crystal Beach from June 21st-July 2nd. I will not hold responsible in case of an accident, the instructor, Gail McGann or any agent of the town of Castleton. I acknowledge the fact that there is no lifeguard on duty at the waterfront where lessons are given or on the public beach at any time.

Parent Signature _________________________________ Date _________ Address _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Phone ____________________ EMAIL:__________________________ Child/Class ______________________________ Child/Class ______________________________ Child/Class ______________________________

mailto:[email protected]


CRYSTAL BEACH 2021 SWIM PROGRAM June 21st - July 2nd 2021

10:00 - 10:30 AM Begin with survival swimming, releases from holds in deep water, lifts to the dock of victims and swimming fully clothed, basic tows of victims in deep water

10:30-11:00 Level 5: Stroke perfection, deep water work, diving-distance 11:00- 11:30 Level 4 Stroke enhancement, endurance, new strokes 11:30-12:00 Level 4: Stroke enhancement, diving, endurance- new strokes 12:00-12:30 Level 3: Introduction breast/side strokes, dolphin kick arm-leg skill 12:30-1:00 Level 3: Working on crawl strokes and breathing and above skills 1:00-1:30 Level 3: Same as the above 1:30-2:00 Level 2: Intro to the crawl stroke front and back and whip kick 2:00-2:30 Level 2: Also, introduction of rhythmic breathing must be able to paddle

All non-swimmers are Level 1 2:30-3:00 Level 1: Young swimmers who can paddle and work independently with the instructor but do not swim any distance or back float yet. 3:00-3:30 Level 1: non-swimmer working with or without an adult 3:30-4:00 Level 1: non swimmer with adult or can be mixed

If you have a question on the Level or Class to enroll your child, feel free to call 273-3627 or Email: [email protected] prior to June 1st.



Kinder Camp


Poultney Recreation Summer Program REclaimED Makerspace & Skills Center

[email protected]; (802) 227-7328

-Dates: July 12, 14, and 16 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 1 - 3 PM

-Capacity: 2 - 10 students; Ages 8-12

-Description: Learn and practice woodworking skills by making a project to keep! Students will choose between building a bat house, a toy car or another project. Tools used may include: tape measure, hammer, drill, sander, hand plane and wood-burner. Materials are included in the cost of the program. -Instructors: Danny Lang and Carl Diethelm; REclaimED has background checks on file. -Cost: $10 per student



Music and Art of the Caribbean Day Camp For kids ages 9-12

Place: Stone Valley Arts Dates: Monday July 19 -Thursday July 22 Time: 9:00 am – Noon Cost: $ 60 for 4 days Poultney Recreation will cover $ 50 of the cost of the

program (or $ 15 per day). Instructors: Jen Cohen and Krista Rupe

Come learn about this fascinating instrument from Trinidad, and be part of a steel band for a week. Through drumming and singing we’ll explore Caribbean music and culture. Working together as an ensemble we will create an original musical production, which we will perform on the final day. Campers will learn about famous artists through inspired projects and learn through fun, hands-on art activities in sculpture, painting, design and more. No experience necessary. A typical day at Caribbean Week: 9:00 Physical and musical warmups 9:20 Steel pan practice 10:00 Art and Crafts 10:50 Engine Room - hand percussion and tappers

Looking for farm-fresh, local food? Check out

the Poultney Area REKO Ring! Local farmers

and bakers post their offerings each week on

Monday and customers order at their

convenience through Wednesday, with a

Thursday evening pick-up in East Poultney.

Find the group at Faceook.com/groups/Poultneyrekoring

or email

[email protected]

with any questions.

Eat Fresh. Buy Local.



Other Local Events and Activities

Pond Hill Ranch Join us this summer for Rodeos every Saturday night at 8:00 PM from

July to September. We also offer Trail Rides and Lessons.

Go to www.PondHillRanch.com for more details,

or call (802) 468-2449!

1683 Pond Hill Ranch Rd. Castleton, Vermont 05735

Poultney Town Band Concerts

Sundays starting July 11th, join the Poultney -

Granville Town Band on the East Poultney Green.

Concerts are free!

From 6:30-8:00 pm.

Contact 802-287-5185

Lake St. Catherine Fire Works & Boat Parade

Sponsored by the Lake St. Catherine Association

Fireworks On The Lake: Saturday,

July 3rd at dark.

8th Annual Boat Parade:

Saturday, July 3rd at 1:00 pm.

Contact: [email protected]

Fireworks

July 4th at Poultney Elementary School. Music

provided by Penguin Productions starting at 8:00

pm. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.

Boater Safety Course Information

Contact Frank Callahan 914-725-9721

4th of July

Parade: 12:00 pm, starting at the

East Poultney Green and going

down Main Street and College

Street ending at Poultney Elemen-

tary School.

East Poultney Day

Flea Market

Saturday, Aug 14th

9:00 am-4:00 pm

For more information call 287-5252

Theme: “Poultney’s Pastimes”

Lake St. Catherine State Park

Picnic-Swimming-Boating-Camping

287-9158 for reservations or

information or

www.vtstateparks.com

Poultney Historical Society

For more information call Andrea 287-4087

or the historical society at 287-5252.

Visit the 1791 Union Academy, 1854

Melodeon Factory, and the 1896

Victorian School House On the

Green, East Poultney. Open Sundays

June 27th -September 26th.

www.poultneyhistoricalsociety.org

Bike Safety Repairs & Rides

Contact Tim Johnson 518-282-9089

http://www.pondhillranch.com/

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Stone Valley Arts announces 2021 events All events with safety precautions in place according to the Governors guidelines

Tuesday June 8, 15, 22 and 29 : HAND DRUMMING with Caitrin Maloney 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Monday 5:30 - 6:30 pm Qi Gong / Zoom Class with Mary Joan Waid

Info at :www.stonevalleyarts.org ‘classes and events’

Tuesdays June 8 - July 27 : Ballet and Jazz Dance Combo classes for children

Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm Tai Chi Zoom Class with Mary Joan Waid info at: stonesvalleyarts.org ‘classes and events’

Saturdays, June 12 &26, July 10 &17, August 14 & 28 : 'Me&My Grownup' yoga 11:00 -11:30 am w/ Brooke Hughes- Muse pre-register @[email protected]

Sunday, June 13 : Opening Reception and lecture by Will Kasso Condry 4:00 - 6:00 p m “Pandemic Patient Enlightenment (PPE): Works on Paper"

Will Kasso Condry talk "Liberation through Imagination” FREE

Friday, June 18 : Front Porch Music Series with The PLUMB BOBS 6:00 - 7:15 pm

Friday, June 25 : Open Mic

Friday, July 2 : Front Porch Music Series w HERMIT HOLLOW BAND 6:00 - 7:15

Sunday July 11: Opening Reception for Portraits of a Community 2:00- 5:00 pm

Friday July 16 : Front Porch Music Series with the HARRY DRUM TRIO 6:00 - 7:15 pm


http://www.stonevalleyarts.org/



Stone Valley Arts announces 2021 events All events with safety precautions in place according to the Governors guidelines

July 19 - July 22 Music and Art from the Caribbean : DAY CAMP FOR KIDS ages 9-12 9:00 am -12 noon led by Jen Cohen and Krista Rupe

Sunday July 25: Masterclass with Zak Hampton "Freedom and Restraint” 4:00 - 5:00pm

A look at history through the lens of jazz and race FREE

Friday July 30 : Front Porch Music Series with JAMES BROUGH 6- 7:15 pm

Friday August 6: Front Porch Music Series with KOWALSKY BROTHERS 6:-7:15 pm Friday

Aug. 20 : Front Porch Music Series with ENERJAZZ 6:00 - 7:15 pm

Friday August 27: Open Mic 7:00 pm

Friday Sept. 3 : Front Porch Music Series - GREEN BROTHERS 6:00 - 7:15pm Sunday,

Sept. 12 : Opening Reception for Priority Prints

Friday Sept. 17 : Front Porch Music Series with EXTRA STOUT BAND 6:00-7:15pm Sunday

Oct. 24 : Opening Reception for SVA Member Artist Show 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Oct. 28- 31 Performances by Theater in the Woods Co. of "Dancing at Lughnasa” Nov. 4 - 7

For information on : in-person and hybrid classes and workshops and CONFIRMATION OF ALL EVENTS visit:

WWW. STONEVALLEYARTS.ORG


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Poultney Recreation Commission

Registration and Release Form for Summer 2021 Programs

Participant Parent/Legal Guardian Name: _______________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Town/State/Zip Code: ___________________________________________________________

Phone Number (Day): ________________________ (Evening) ___________________________

Cell Phone:_________________________________

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Participant in the named program(s) on the back side of this form, by signing this form, voluntarily waives any

claims as a result of participating in this program(s) against the Town of Poultney Recreation Commission or its

agents. The undersigned indicates an understanding of the program and the inherent risks involved in

participating in the program(s), and waive all claims as a result of such participation.

The undersigned grants permission to allow medical attention to be administered if necessary during the course of

participation in the above activity. If any special health conditions exist, please explain,

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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I give permission for photos of my child/children to be utilized for future publicity purposes.

____ yes ___ no

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Participant Name Participant Signature (parent or guardian if

participant is under 18)

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P.R.C. Registration Summer 2021 Programs

Participant Name: _______________________________________________ Age: ___________



Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Town/State/Zip Code: ___________________________________________________________

Phone Number (Day): ________________________ (Evening) ___________________________

Cell Phone:_________________________________

*For families residing outside Poultney there will be an additional charge of $2.00 per program.

S c h o l a r s h i p s a r e A v a i l a b l e . I n q u i r e a t t h e T o w n O f f i c e .

Checks may be made payable to: Poultney Recreation Commission

9 Main Street, Suite 1

Poultney, VT 05764

Participant Program Date/Session Fee Paid*

Total Due

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