The Thompson Recreation Department offers the town's youth
a variety of programs and activities. We invite you to join
us for some great acclivities and some FUN!!
Please scroll through all of the programs that we offer.
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Adventure
SUMMER camp 2008
Eight weeks of summer
fun - a day camp for ages 5-13 held at Quaddick State Park. June
30 - August 22, 2008. Activities include crafts, sports,
nature, field trips, games swimming, specials, and weekly
themes. Open to resident of all towns. Before
and after care is also available. Transportaion provided
within Thompson. 2008 Camp Reigstration materials should
be available May 5, 2008.
 Information
and Registration Materials
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| After school
workshops-cartooning/mad science /ACTING |
New
Sessions! What will you choose?
Science Fun with
Mad Science for grades K-8th will run on Mondays beginning
February 4, 2008, Acting classes with Performing Arts Programs
Inc for grades K-4 will be held on Thursdays beginning February
28, and cartooning with Bill Dougal will be on Fridays for
Grades 2-8 beginning February 15. Please download the
information sheet with registration form for all the details.
These workshops are brought to you with support from the Connecticut
Commission on Culture & Tourism
Cartooning - Information
sheet and registration form
Acting
- Program complete
Mad Science - Program
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halloween
Pumpkin Painting |
Get
ready for Halloween by painting your very own pumpkin!
Paint faces, designs, colors or whatever strikes your fancy.
The program is designed for students in kindergarten through
grade 6. Grades K-2 will meet on Oct. 9 and Grades 3-6
will meet on Oct. 10, 2007.
2007
Program complete
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| Purely Recreation
After School Program |
An after school care program designed for children in grades
K-8th. The curriculum includes outside play, gym activities,
science fun, arts and crafts, half day field trips and special
events.
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- Information sheet and registration form Apr.-June
2008
Medical Form
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Emergency Treatment Form
- Release
Form
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| traveling
kids |
Join us for fun field trips on the Thompson Public School
curriculum development half days.
May 16 trip Information
sheet and registration form
Medication Authorization
Emergency treatment
form
Mother-Son
Event Night of Knights
Join us for "Night
of Knights", a fun-filled evening for Thompson boys in
grades kindergarten through 4 and their moms (or other woman
chaperone.)
Knight games! Snacks! Crafts! Friday, May
9, 2008
Program
information and registration form
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| Father-Daughter
DANCE |
This year's father/daughter dance is an "Under
the Sea Ball". Last year's event was spectacular.
It is for girls in grades K-4th and their dads or other special
man in their lives. Great dance music! Musical Games!
Tasty snacks! Make a seashell bracelet! Party favors!
2007 Program complete
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| American Red Cross
Learn-to-Swim summmer |
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program provides instruction
to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop their swimming
and water safety skills. It is designed to give students a positive
learning experience. NEW-Tot and Parent Class
- 2007
Program complete
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| American Red
Cross Babysitter Training |
Every parent wants a responsible babysitter! The American Red
Cross Babysitter Training Program will help potential babysitters
by providing them with some of the skills that this type of
service requires. Parents will feel more comfortable having
a trained babysitter watch their children.This
course is offered in the fall and then again in the spring.
- Program
complete
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| Basketball |
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>> WINTER BASKETBALL <<
Thompson Youth Basketball is open to ages 6-14. Participants
cannot attend high school.
It is an instructional
league with an emphasis on the social, physical, and emotional
development of each player. The program begins
with the player evaluations in November and practice and games
begin the beginning of December. Mandatory player session
on Nov. 6/8, 2007. Coaches andd Assistant Coaches needed.
- 2007-08
Program complete
Coaches' Clinic 2007 Program complete
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BASKETBALL CAMP <<
The Annual Tourtellotte
Instructional basketball clinic will be held July 9-13, 2007
and is open to ages 7-17. Call the Recreation office
to have a registration form mailed to you.
2007
Summer Program complete
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| Bicycle Rodeo |
Bicycle Rodeo is for wonderful event for boys and girls between
the ages of 5 and 14. There will be a bicycle inspection and
adjustment session as well as an obstacle course! Prizes and
ribbons will be awarded. Program will be June 16, 2007.
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2007 Program complete
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| pottery |
>>AFTER-SCHOOL
POTTERY <<
Pottery classes for grades 2-6 with Sawmill Pottery of Woodstock,
CT. A variety of methods will be used to
make these projects. New session begins Janaury 28,
2008.
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Program complete
>>SUMMER
POTTERY<<
Sawmill Pottery of Woodstock is offering Thompson
Residents a 20% discount on all their summer camps.
Call 963-7807 and mention Thompson Recreation to get the discount.
Fishing
derby
Information
sheet
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| Cupid's
valentine workshop |
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Kids, join Cupid's helpers for this fun workshop to make 2 valentine
projects for you or to give to your family or friends for Valeninte's
Day.
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2008 Program complete
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| Golf (Summer) |
Co-sponsored with Thompson Raceway Golf Course for ages 7-17.
The camp will include one hour of instruction each evening including
competitive games and course play. Golf Pro, Dave Hall
will teach the camp in a fun and positive way.
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Information and registration form
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| hershey
track and field meet |
This
track and field meet is a free program for Thompson Youth
ages 9-14 years of age (as of Decemer 31, 2006). Participants
can enter up to three track and field events. This year's
meet is May 12 at the TMHS track at 3:30 p.m. Everyone
receives a T-shirt and 1st place winners have a chance to
advance.
2007
Program complete
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| JUMP Rope
for Heart |
This year's jump rope for heart will be Tuesday, February 12,
2008 in the Middle School gym immediately after school.
The event is for K-4th graders. Join us in this fun event
to raise money for the American Heart Association.
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2007 Program complete
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| Karate
Kids |
These after school classe are open to K-6th graders. Beginner
and continuing classes are offeredbeginning Janaury 2008.
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Spring 2008 Program complete
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| Mad Science in
the summer |
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Join Mad Science for a week of summer fun.
- Pre-K Information and registration form "Gimme 5"
School age information
and registration form "MorePower To You"
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| Sandi Side of
Art |
This monthly arts and crafts class is held afterschool in
the Mary R. Fisher Elementary Art Room. The program
is designed for students in grades K-4th
Information
and registration form January - May 2008 |
| summer arts program
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Enrich your child's knowledge of art while encouraging creative
expression, exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials.
Age-appropriate, hands-on art and craft projects and skills
may include clay, painting, collage, mixed media, "trash
to treasures", printmaking, stamping, and card making.
See the information sheets attached for dates and times and
more details.
Information and
registration form
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| Skate Park |
The skate board committee is made up of Thompson youth and parents.
To date the group has raised almost $5,000 toward the project.
The Town has also supported the project through the town budget
in the amount of $24,000.
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| Ski Program at Mount
Wachusett |
This six week ski program is open to students in grades 5-12.
Students ski afterschool once per week beginning Tuesday, January
8. Applications are available in the Recreation office,
Town Hall, school offices, and Thompson Public Library.
Registration deadline is November 17, 2007. General information
flyer below.
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2007-08 Program complete
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| sports
mania camps - Summer 2008 |
Join us for some summer sports fun! We've got something
for everyone from preschool camps to high school camps.
Please download the form below for a complete listing of all
the sports mania camps.
Information
and registration form
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| SanTA'S WORKSHOP |
Join
Santa's helpers for this fun workshop to make two gifts for
you family or friends. The projects include all materials,
wrapping and gift cards so they can be brought home ready
to give.
- 2007
program complete
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| Swim & Gym
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This after-school program for K-4 is held at Koinonia School
of Sports in Thompson. Kids get to swim in a heated
pool and play gym games.
2007-08 Program complete
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| Tennis (Summer)
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Lessons for children ages 6-15.
Information and
registration form
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