Program Guide - Burlington Parks and Recreation

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Program Guide 

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general info 

Mission stateMent 

The mission of the Burlington Parks and 

Recreation Department is to enhance quality of 

life for all the citizens of Burlington and for the 

visitors to our community by: 

• Acquiring, developing and maintaining a system 

of parks that offers a broad spectrum of built 

facilities and open spaces 

• Providing high quality, affordable recreation 

programs that meet the needs of all segments of 

the community 

• Regulating and managing public trees and 

property along city streets in an effort to create 

attractive green spaces 

• Managing the Burlington harbor and providing 

the necessary facilities to ensure safe and 

pleasurable water-based recreation. 

non-DiscriMination Policy 

The programs, activities and services of the 

Burlington Parks and Recreation Department 

are subject to all applicable laws regarding 

non-discrimination, including the Americans 

with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits 

discrimination on the basis of disability. Every 

effort will be made in recreation programs, 

activities and services to enable participation by 

an individual with a disability. To help us make 

accommodations, please contact our office a 

minimum of two weeks prior to the start of any 

program. 

For more information please call 864-0123. 

equal oPPortunity 

As a recipient of federal funds from the 

U.S.Department of the Interior, the Burlington 

Parks and Recreation Department adheres to 

the non-discrimination requirements of Title 

VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Title VI strictly 

prohibits discrimination because of race, color, 

national origin, age or handicap in its federally 

assisted programs. If you believe you have been 

discriminated against in any program or facility of 

the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department 

or you would like more information about Title VI, 

please write: Office of Equal Opportunity U.S. 

Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, 

1849 C St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20240 

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how to register 

Mail, Phone, Fax 

Complete the form on page 38 of this program guide and 

submit it with your payment by mail or in person to: 

Burlington Parks & recreation 

645 Pine street, suite B, Burlington, Vt 05401 

Registrations are also accepted by phone: 

864-0123 or fax 862-8027. 

online 

You may register online at enjoyburlington.com, with 

Discover, VISA, Mastercard, or American Express. 

registration for skating programs: Please call 865-7558 to register 

or send your registration form and payment to Leddy Park Arena, 

216 Leddy Park Rd., Burlington, VT 05408, or register online at 

enjoyburlington.com. 

nonresiDent surcharGe 

There is a surcharge on user fees for non-Burlington residents as follows: 

• $5 per participant for Burlington Area Community Gardens 

• $10 per participant for programs costing $100 or less 

• $20 for programs costing up to $200 

• $30 for programs costing over $200 

Who is a resiDent? Resident rates for Parks & Recreation programs 

apply to those residing within the Burlington City limits at the time 

registration is submitted. 

aFter you haVe reGistereD. You can assume you are in the class once 

you submit your registration form with payment and have received a 

receipt by email or regular mail. If the class is full, you will be notified 

and placed on a waiting list. 

reFunD Policy. Unless otherwise stated, refunds will be available only 

until one week prior to the first day of a program or activity. A $10 

administrative fee will be charged for processing the refund. If a program 

is cancelled by Parks & Recreation, a full refund will be issued and no 

fee will be charged. 

insurance. Burlington Parks & Recreation does not carry medical or 

accident insurance for program participants, as the cost would make 

program fees prohibitive. Please review your own health insurance plan 

to be certain that you and your family have the proper coverage. 

scholarshiPs. Scholarships are available for qualified Burlington 

residents. For an application you may download from our website or 

come into our office at 645 Pine Street, or complete the form on page 

39 and send by mail to the above address. 

Burlington Parks & Recreation Programs | SPRing • SummeR 2012

facilities 

Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena 

at Leddy Park 

216 Leddy Park Road, Burlington 

P 865-7558 / F 658-2543 

Burlington Community Boathouse 

College Street at Lake Champlain, Burlington 

P 865-3377 / F 865-7066 

Lakeview Cemetery Office 

455 North Avenue, Burlington 

863-2075 

staff directory 

Director, Harbormaster 

& cemetery superintenDent: 

Mari Steinbach, CPRP, MPA 

aDministrative 

Darlene Loyer 864-0123 

Customer Service Representative 

Mae LeClair 865-7247 

Parks Administration 

Joanne Putzier 864-0124 

Administrative Secretary 

cemetery 

Annie D’Alton 863-2075 

Office Assistant 

Jeff Shedd, Cemetery Assistant 

Steve Bachand, Cemetery Maintenance Worker 

GorDon H. paquette 

ice arena at LeDDy parK 

Melissa Young 865-5399 

Arena Manager 

Kathy Knauer 865-7566 

Arena Program Coordinator 

Sarah Jennings 865-7558 

Program Assistant 

Bob LaPointe, Arena Maintenance Specialist 

Dale Ledoux, Arena Maintenance Worker 

parKs, memoriaL auDitorium 

anD city HaLL 

Jen Francis, LEED, BD&C 865-7248 

Parks Planner 

Deryk Roach, CPRP 540-2544 

Parks Superintendent 

Marty Hornick 862-1011 

Foreman 

Chuck Lavigne, Parks Maintenance Worker 

Al Letzelter, Parks Maintenance Worker 

Ritchie Snow, Parks Maintenance Worker 

Todd Greenough 658-0293 

Foreman 

Rob Barrett, Parks Maintenance Worker 

Chris Beaudry, Parks Maintenance Worker 

Kurt Hawkins, Parks Maintenance Worker 

Memorial Auditorium 

250 Main Street, Burlington 

864-6044 

Robert H. Miller 

Community and Recreation Center 

130 Gosse Court, Burlington 

540-1058 

Bill Rasch, Parks Maintenance Specialist 

Sangay Dhondop, Custodian 

Semsudin Avdic, Custodian 

Steve Latullipe, Custodian 

Dawa Jinpa, Custodian 

Travis Mott, Custodian 

Patrick Brady, Custodian 

Warren Spinner 862-8245 

I.S.A. Certified Arborist 

Gene Aube, I.S.A., Certified Arborist 

Brian Sullivan, I.S.A., Certified Arborist, 

Municipal Specialist 

Shane Lumbra, I.S.A., Certified Arborist 

Dan Cahill, CPRP 863-0420 

Land Steward 

Conservation Legacy Program 

Burlington Area Community Gardens 

Erin Moreau 865-3377 

Waterfront Coordinator 

Alan Campbell 865-7160 

Memorial Auditorium Manager 

recreation 

Maggie Leugers, CPRP 865-7089 

Superintendent of Recreation 

Nancy Bove 865-7552 

C.F.E., Events Coordinator 

Gary Rogers, CPRP 865-7088 

Recreation Coordinator 

Gabe Diaz 540-0115 

Recreation Coordinator 

Richard Bailey 540-1708 

242 Main, Administrator 

Sarah Carter, CPRP 316-1510 

Recreation Specialist 

Susan Carter 316-1512 


Yvette Mason, CPRP 316-1513 


Peter Jefferys 316-1514 

Recreation Bus Driver 

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Parks & Recreation 

COMMISSION 

Carolyn Hanson, Chair 

John Ewing 

John Bossange 

Nancy Kaplan 

Chris Pearson 

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from the director 

Spring & Summer are upon us, Burlington! 

Refresh in the beauty of the season – the birds chirping, the 

trees, flowers and shrubs blooming, the warming waters 

lapping the shore, people and animals emerging from their 

winter dens. 

As we celebrate the things that are and will become, this is a 

perfect time to reflect on the mission and values of the Burlington 

Parks & Recreation Department, which incorporates five primary 

concepts. Our Department’s role is to acquire, develop, and 

maintain a comprehensive parks system offering a broad 

spectrum of built facilities, open spaces, and community gardens; 

manage public trees along streets and within parks; provide 

quality, affordable recreation programs designed to meet the 

needs of our community and its visitors, and to ensure fun and 

safety in the Burlington Harbor and the lakefront. The fifth and 

final concept is to promote the over-arching values to ensure 

that we bring enhancement to Burlington residents’ and visitors’ 

quality of life. We make Burlington better through our staffs’ 

commitment to service, excellence, and integrity! 

Effort is not in short supply and we follow through on our 

commitments every day. Here are some of the ways how: 

First, we work side by side with other City departments, our 

commissions, boards, and committees, residents and visitors to 

problem-solve on issues important to all of us. A good example 

of this cooperation is the recently adopted and inclusive Penny 

For Parks project intake, prioritization, and planning process 

which ensures that park improvement projects (that are important 

to neighborhoods), are accepted, rated and considered within 

a defined time period each year and that there’s appropriate 

community discussion before action. A second demonstration 

of our commitment is the Plan BTV project, in which the 

Department assisted in completing a parks inventory and 

asset mapping project within the downtown and waterfront 

area, both to aid the planning initiative of the City and to kickstart 

our own Department’s thinking about master planning 

and asset management and maintenance. Consistency of this 

Commitment & Vision 

We are dedicated to serving our customers. 

approach is evident by the establishment of several citizen 

advisory committees to review off-leash opportunities, skate park 

operations and special events. 

By detailing these and other sound management practices 

and processes the Department is also better positioned to 

compete for national funding and grants. The City’s designation 

as a Tree City USA (17th year) and other recognition by the US 

Forest Service has resulted in funding for the development of 

management tools that help to gain efficiencies and to achieve 

goals identified through the Climate Action Plan and the Urban 

Forestry Master Plan. On the recreational front, establishing a Bike 

Path Task Force has created other opportunities to shape the 

updated 2012 Feasibility Study and to put together the necessary 

design, planning, construction documents to deliver funding 

proposals and to achieve successful rehabilitation of the Path 

beginning this year. In the meantime, we’re working closely with 

Federal, State and local partners to rehabilitate the path to better 

than pre-flood condition and retain its world class appeal. 

And finally, we’re happy to announce our seasonal recreation 

program line-up, serving an estimated 600,000 people annually! 

We believe it brings together the energy of our dedicated staff 

with the needs of the community. We’re also eager share with our 

community standard comprehensive employee recruitment and 

training program to help ensure that participants receive the best 

service possible whether you participate in a program, play in a 

park, set sail from our docks, or wander through our woods. 

We thank you for your help in working together with us to provide 

everything that Burlington deserves in building an excellent city 

parks system! 

We strive for excellence. We work with integrity. 

As an essential service, 

we make Burlington better! 

Burlington Parks & Recreation Programs | SPRing • SummeR 2012 

mari Steinbach, cPrP, mPA 

Director

Discount Tickets for 

Great Escape 

Once again the Department of Parks and 

Recreation will be offering discount tickets 

for the Great Escape! 

GEt your 

tiCkEts 

$30 

Compare to the gate price of $49.99! 

You can purchase your tickets at the Parks and 

Recreation offices located at 645 Pine Street, Burlington. 

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Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 

Parks guide & map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 

Waterfront, Parks & Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9 

Festivals & events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 

Playmobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 

Robert miller Community & Recreation Center . . . 1 2 - 1 3 

itty Bitty Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Youth & Young Adult Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 2 4 

Family Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 6 

Skating Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7 

Adult Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8 - 3 1 

Adult 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35 

Community gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6 - 3 7 

Program Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 8 

Scholarship Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 9 

Photos by: Patricia Braine of Silver Images Vermont 

Burlington Bike Path 

Repair Update 

The record Lake Champlain flooding 

of 2011 did extensive damage to the 

Burlington Bike Path, the Colchester 

Causeway Park and the Allen Point 

Access Area in South Hero. Together 

these corridors are part of the regional 

Island Line Trail. Trail managers are 

working hard to repair and reopen the 

13-mile trail. Together with supportive 

partners, they have set up the Friends 

of the Island Line Trail to coordinate 

private fundraising, public education 

and planning activities. You can help! 

Visit http://www.islandlinetrail.org/ to 

contribute to the local match to repair 

the trail. 

In Burlington, the flooding damaged 

many sections of the 7.5 mile waterfront 

trail including sections along Oakledge 

Park, the Barge Canal, Roundhouse 

Point, Perkins Pier, Lakeview Cemetery, 

and Northshore. Total damaged 

sections total about one mile of the 

trail and shoreline. Many of the repairs 


involve complex shoreline stabilization, 

and substantial design before project 

construction can begin. Then, the 

construction timeline will depend on 

several factors, including low-enough 

lake levels. To date, the Parks & 

Recreation Department has spent 

nearly $142,000 toward repair work, 

and expects to be reimbursed for about 

$107,000 of that from insurance and 

FEMA funds. Estimated repair costs 

to date total $2.4 million. The City 

is estimating a local match of about 

$335,000, plans to continue repairs this 

spring with a goal of finishing by early 

summer 2013, and has every interest in 

driving the repairs forward as quickly as 

possible 

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map 

parks & facilities 

Ethan Allen Park 67 acres 

1006 North Avenue 

Schi�lliti Park 

126 Gosse Court 

Appletree Park 

1 Edinborough Drive 

Leddy Park 

216 Leddy Park Road 

North Beach 

52 Institute Road 

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Bike Path Park Facility 

8 acres 

Derway Island 

Miller Community & Recreation Center 

130 Gosse Court 

Starr Farm Park 

250 Starr Farm Road 

Waterfront Park 

10 College Street 

Legend 

Restrooms Dog Park Boat Docks Camping 

Parking 

Basketball Playing 

Court Field 

21.1 acres 

4 acres 

75 acres 

42 acres 

11.69 acres 

Picnic Area 

Bikepath 

Tennis Courts 

Swimming Fishing Ice Skating 

Appletree 

Point 

Baseball 

Biking Playground 

Community 

Garden 

Appletree Bay 


Lake Champlain 

Burlington Community Boathouse 

1 Lake Street 

Perkins Pier 7 acres 

1 Lavalley Lane 

Ethan Allen 

Homestead 

Burlington 

H.S. 

Lone Rock Point 

Burl 

8 mi

Bikepath 

Parks & Facilities Guide 

Burlington Parks & Recreation 

Winooski River 


Bay 

ington Bike Path 60 acres 

les along Lake Champlain 

Barge 

Canal 

Bikepath 

Redrock Point 

Oakledge Park 

End of Flynn Avenue 

Shelburne Bay 

Gorge Island 


Salmon 

Hole 

University 

of Vermont 

47.8 acres 

ok 

B 

ro 

Roosevelt Park 

62 Oak Street 

Schmanska Park 

63 Grove Street 

Pomeroy Park 

343 North Street 

Battery Park 

1 North Avenue 

City Hall Park 

149 College Street 

Smalley Park 

293 St. Paul Street 

3 acres 

7 acres 

2 acres 

14 acres 

2.31 acres 

2.4 acres 

Calahan Park 19 acres 

2 Locust Street 

Champlain St. Park 0.2 acres 

189 S. Champlain Street 

Baird Park 2 acres 

1110 Pine Street 

Lakeside Park 1.4 acres 

1 Harrison Avenue 

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waterfront, parks & facilities 

Community Boathouse 

The Burlington Community Boathouse and 

Marina is open from May 15th through October 

15th. The Marina is staffed 24 hours per day, 

with Dockmasters on duty from 7:00A – 11:00P. 

Security remains on duty throughout the night. 

The Marina offers multiple public docking 

options: 

•40 transient overnight slips; 8 hourly slips 

• 51 fixed transient moorings in the Harbor. 

• Public Docking Rates are as follows: 

Docks | Hourly: First hour FREE, $5 per hour 

thereafter. Overnight: $1.75 per foot of vessel 

Moorings | Hourly: FREE until 5:00P Daily 

Overnight: 75¢ per foot of vessel 

Dock your boat and stay for lunch at Splash 

Café. Don’t have a boat? Not a problem! Come 

on down to our Sunset Dock, pack a picnic 

and watch the sunset in one of our Adirondack 

chairs. Watch the Dockmasters bring in boats, 

large and small, and prepare to be impressed 

by their rope-throwing skills! 

If you want to get out on the water, the 

Boathouse offers multiple ways for a quick 

escape from the normal day-to-day routine. 

Whether you prefer motorboats or sailboats, 

either big or small, we have captains ready and 

waiting to take you out. 

Come on down, leave your land-side worries 

behind, and join us at the epicenter of 

Burlington’s Waterfront! 

For boat slip reservations, lake weather 

information, Boathouse and Waterfront Park 

questions and comments, please call us at 

865-3377. 


Splash! at the Boathouse 

Splash! is the café on the lower level of the 

Boathouse. The Wakefield Room, on the upper 

level of the Boathouse, is an ideal location 

for meetings, receptions and parties and is 

available for rental year-round. 

Please call 343-5894 for information. 

Charter Boats 

The following charter boats are docked at the 

Boathouse: 

Spirit of Ethan Allen III 862-8300 

(Excursions and Charters) 

Whistling Man Schooner Charters 598-6504 

(Captained Sailing Cruises) 

Let’s Go Sailing 735-4165 

(Captained and Bareboat) 

Festival site 

The festival site on the shores of Lake 

Champlain is available for a host of activities, 

private meetings, conferences, concerts, 

weddings festivals and exhibits. 

Producers of events or persons interested 

in renting the site can pick up an application 

packet at the Burlington Parks and 

Recreation Offices at 645 Pine Street, Suite 

B, or you can download an application from 

our website, www.enjoyburlington.com. 

You can also call our office at 865-7247 to 

request a form. 

reservations 

Park properties and facilities are available to the 

public on a first-come, first-served basis. Some 

areas including picnic shelters may be reserved 

for special events and groups. 

Call 865-7247 for reservation and permit 

information. 

Waterfront shelter 

The lakefront shelter adjacent to the Coast 

Guard building can be reserved for full and half 

day use from May 12 –Sept. 3. The shelter 

accommodates 50 to 60 people, for your use, 

with free parking nearby. For information call 

865-7247. 

season Park Pass 

Season passes may be purchased at North 

Beach, Oakledge Park and Perkins Pier when 

gate attendants are on duty. Season passes 

allow unlimited admittance to all Burlington 

parks except Waterfront Park without the need 

to pay a daily parking fee. (Park admission is 

always free if you come by foot, bike or other 

non-motorized transportation). Season passes 

are $45 for Burlington residents, $60 for 

nonresidents and $25 for students. Season 


passes are not for business parking purposes. 

Burlington residents with limited incomes may 

apply for a discounted season pass in person 

with recent proof of income for all household 

members and active car registration at the 

Burlington Parks and Recreation Office. Call 

865-7247 for more information. 

Perkins Pier 

Located at the foot of Maple Street, Perkins 

Pier is a popular destination for boaters 

and sightseers. Saturday, May 12 -Sunday, 

September 3, $6 per vehicle daily parking ($8 

for non-residents, residency is determined 

by car registration) when a gate attendant is 

on duty; boat trailer season passes may be 

purchased for $30. Gate attendant on duty 

weekdays 7:30A -9:00P. 

skate Park 

Plans for the construction of a replacement 

skatepark are underway and included 

as a component of the Waterfront North 

Redevelopment, currently in development. 

Please visit the Parks & Recreation website 

for status updates on the use of the current 

facility. 

North Beach 

North Beach is located at the end of Institute 

Road off North Avenue, just past Burlington 

High School and right off the Burlington 

Bikepath. Saturday, May 12 -Monday, Sept 3: 

$6 per vehicle daily parking ($8 for nonresidents, 

residency is determined by car registration) 

between 9:30A and 8P. Lifeguard coverage 

June 16 -August 19 and weekends until Labor 

Day depending on the weather. There is a 

playground located at the north end of the park, 

adjacent to the beach. The picnic shelter is also 

available for reservation for private and group 

functions. No amplified music allowed, $225 full 

day 9A-9P or $160 half day 9A-3P or 3P-9P. 

Call 865-7247 for reservation information. 

Ethan Allen Park 

Located at the intersection of North Avenue 

and Ethan Allen Parkway, this wooded, hillside 

park offers a playground, paved walking/ 

biking/hiking trails, scenic views from both the 

Pinnacle and the Ethan Allen Tower. A bridge 

across Rte. 127 connects the park to the bike 

path leading to the Ethan Allen Homestead and 

the Intervale. The Ethan Allen Tower is open 

on weekends from Mother’s Day to Memorial 

Day, from 9:00A through sunset, from Memorial 

Day to Labor Day it is all days of the week from 

9:00A to sunset; from Labor Day to Columbus 

Day it is open Saturdays and Sundays until 

sunset. (Tower may be closed due to inclement 

weather). 

For a list of festivals and events for 

Waterfront Park~see page 10


North Beach Campground 

The campground has restrooms, showers, 29 

full hook-ups, 39 electric and water hook-ups, 

and 68 tent sites. Tent and RV sites are available 

May through mid-October. Please call 862-0942 

after April 4 for reservations; Visa, Master 

Card, Discover and American Express accepted. 

oakledge Park & Beach 

Located off the Burlington Bike Path at the End 

of Flynn Avenue, Oakledge features a beach, 

playground and picnic shelters. There is no life 

guard coverage. Open Memorial Day - Monday, 

Sept. 3: $6 per vehicle daily parking ($8 for 

nonresidents) between 9A -9P. Large and small 

picnic shelters are available for rent by the day or 

half day through Sept. 3 on all days of the week; 

rentals available through Sept. 20 on Saturdays 

and Sundays ONLY after Labor Day. ($175 full 

day and $125 half day) There are two Bocce Ball 

courts available for public use, and balls may be 

borrowed from the gatehouse attendant as well 

as two volleyball courts available. 

Battery Park 

Battery Park, at the top of Battery Street, is a 

great place to relax, take in the view and bring 

the kids to the playground. The Burlington 

Concert Band, now in its 158th season, will 

perform its free Sunday Evening Concert Series. 

For information call Kenny Kerring at 878-4400. 

There are also Thursday evening concerts 

sponsored by Burlington City Arts. For rentals 

and use of Battery Park, call Alan Campbell at 

865-7160. 

rent the Howard Chapel 

The beautifully restored Howard Chapel in 

Lakeview Cemetery is available for rental. The 

Chapel has a capacity of 80 people and is 

available for weddings, christenings, memorial 

services and similar functions. Rental rates 

are $100/hr. Monday-Friday 7:00A-3:30P. The 

weekend rate is $250 for up to three hours and 

$450 for a full day. This 1882 structure is listed 

on the National Register of Historic Places. 

To reserve the Chapel or for additional 

information, call the Lakeview Cemetery 

office at 863-2075. 

Leddy Park Beach and 

Gordon H Paquette ice Arena 

at Leddy Park 

Located by the bike path at the end of Leddy 

Park Road, just south of Ethan Allen Shopping 

Center off North Avenue. Leddy Park offers 

soccer & baseball fields, a playground, tennis 

courts, and a handball court, as well as the 

Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena and a secluded 

beach and picnic area. No lifeguard coverage is 

provided at the beach. May 14 -September 5: 

$6 per vehicle daily parking ($8 for nonresidents) 

between 9A -9P. 

schmanska Park & Barn 

Located off Grove Street near the Burlington- 

Winooski line, Schmanska Park has basketball 

and tennis courts as well as playgrounds and 

renovated barn with a meeting and activity room 

that can accommodate 30-40 people. This quiet, 

beautiful site is a great location for small parties 

or meetings ($100 full day or $80 half day). Call 

865-7247 for reservation details . 

tennis Courts 

Courts are located at Roosevelt, Schmanska, 

Oakledge, Calahan, and Leddy Parks. Courts 

remain open as long as weather permits. Tennis 

courts are utilized at Leddy, Calahan and 

Oakledge parks during the spring school year by 

Burlington schools. Check on-site and online for 

schedules. 


off-Leash 

Dog Areas 

Waterfront site 

Located about 1,000 feet north of the Moran 

Center (old Burlington Electric generating 

station), this site provides access to the lake 

and can be reached via the bike path. It is a 

walk-in area only, with parking available at 

the north end of Waterfront Park or at North 

Beach. It is open year ‘round. 

starr Farm Park 

This area is located just west of the bike 

path and adjacent to the community 

garden. Convenient parking and water are 

available at the site. It is open daily from 

8A to 8P, April -October, and 8A to 6P, 

November -March. 

Dog owners must maintain control 

over their dogs, clean up after them 

and ensure that their dogs are properly 

licensed and vaccinated. 

Unless inside the dog parks, dogs are to 

be leashed at all times on park and public 

property. Children under age 12 are not 

allowed in off-leash areas without adult 

supervision. 

Dog license information is available at 

www.ci.burlington.vt.us/ct/doglicense. 

Volunteers are needed to help monitor 

the sites, remove trash and inform users 

of park rules. Call 865-7247 to help with 

this effort 

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festivals & events 

ice show 

Twice Told Tales 

may 5 | 4:00P 

Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena at Leddy Park 

Donations accepted at the door 

Come join us for this great local ice show 

starring Burlington Parks and Recreation group 

lesson skaters as well as skaters from the 

Champlain Valley Skating Club, the Vermont 

Children’s Theatre On Ice, the adult theatre 

troupe On Thin Ice and the Ice Crystals 

Synchronized Skating Team. 

kids Day! 

Saturday, may 12 

Battery Park FEE: $1 | Parade starts 9:30A 

Participate in the parade for free. Join us for 

art exhibits, performances, booths and other 

activities all celebrating our youngest citizens! 

Kids of all ages can participate. Resigter for the 

parade NOW! Call 864-0123. New this year is 

the Great Cookie Dunk – a world-record setting 

event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation 

of Vermont. The fun happens at 1 pm, May 12, 

2012 at Burlington’s Battery Park as part of 

the Kids Day festivities. For further information 

on the Great Cookie Dunk please visit: www. 

vermont.wish.org/nrews-and-events/the-greatcookie-dunk/ 

or call 802-864-9393. 

Other activities include: 

• The Young Tradition Showcase 

• Find and Go Seek Summer Camps Tent 

• Information and activity booths 

• Thomas P. Clairmont Homerun Derby 

Sponsored by: 98.9 WOKO, Vermont Tent 

Company, Find and Go Seek, Price Chopper 

and The Burlington Free Press. Registration form 

online: www.enjoyburlington.com/programs/ 

specialevents/kidsday 

independence Day 

Celebration 

Largest Fireworks Display In Vermont! 

july 3 | 5:30P - 9:30P 


This years theme is 1812. Activities begin at 

approximately 5:30 p.m. The sky comes ablaze 

with fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. Check 

local papers, radio stations, television and 

our website for a detailed schedule of events. 

Fireworks sponsors: Price Chopper, Pomerleau 

Foundation, Chittenden Bank and Lake 

Champlain Ferries . 

Cardboard Box Parade 

Sponsored by Star 92.9 

july 19 | 1:00P - 3:00P 

City Hall Park FREE! 

Pick your favorite story and decorate yourself, a 

cardboard box or anything you want and join the 

fun! Youths 3-12 are invited to participate. Meet 

at the Unitarian Church at the top of Church 

Street for parade line up at 1:00P. The parade 

ends at Contois Auditorium. Awards and live 

entertainment will be provided for all participants 

after the parade in Contois Auditorium. 

Burlington Waterfront 

tennis tournament 

july 5-8 | times: to be Announced 

Leddy Park & Appletree Park. 

The Official Waterfront Tennis Tournament is for 

adults. Register by calling Damon Fitch of the 

Sports and Fitness Edge on Farrell Street at 

658-0001.Tournament begins Thursday evening, 

July 5 and concludes on Sunday, July 8. 

Children’s Pet show 

Co-sponsored by 92.9 STAR Radio, Pet Food 

Warehouse, Chittenden County Humane Society 

and Burlington Parks & Recreation. 

july 17 | 6:00P - 8:00P 

Battery Park FREE! 

(Rain Site: Memorial Auditorium) 

Is your cocker spaniel the cutest puppy in 

Burlington? Is your Siamese cat exquisitely 

groomed? Do you think your snake is the 

scariest animal you’ve ever seen? The Children’s 

Pet Show wants you and your beloved pet. We 

will have great prizes and snacks. This annual 

event is open to children up to 15 years of age. 

No insects please! Dogs, cats and other active 

animals must be leashed! Children may enter 

pets in up to three of the following categories; 

longest ears, cutest dog, largest animal, smallest 

animal, hairiest pet, most gorgeous cat, craziest 

tail, best costumed pet and owner, cutest 

rodent, scariest pet, most talented pet, and 

most unusual aquatic. Registration begins at 

6:00 p.m. for the show starting at 6:30 p.m. 

shakespeare in the Park 

The Tempest 

Presented by Vermont Shakespeare Company 

vermontshakespeare.org 

August 17 -19 | 6:00P Oakledge Park 

August 18 | 2:00P Matinee 

Join this exciting company of professional actors 

as they present their fifth season of Shakespeare 

in the Park. Vermont Shakespeare Company 

has been lauded as “the best Shakespeare 

northern Vermont has to offer”. Bring a lawn 

chair or a blanket and picnic during the show! 

August 17th, 18th and 19th at 6pm. Matinee 

on August 18th at 2pm. Tickets $25. Family 

friendly- children under 12 are free. 

Tickets flynntix.org or (802)863-5966. 

Tickets also sold at the door. Parking $3 with 

ticket. Event and Rain Info (877)874-1911. 


Waterfront 

Event schedule 

may 26 & 27 

KeyBank Vermont City Marathon 

& MVP Health Care yam Scram 

runvermont .org 

june 7 & 9 

Waterfront Discover Jazz Festival 

discoverjazz.com 

june 23 

Burlington Wine & Food Festival 

burlingtonwineandfoodfestival .com 

july 3 


Independence Day Celebration 


july 20, 21 

Vermont’s Brewer’s Festival 

vermontbrewers.com 

August 5 

Dragon Boat Festival 

dragonheartvermont.org 

August 9 - 12 

Maritime Festival and Antique 

Boat Show 

lcmfestival.com 

August 17 & 18 

USA Triathlon 

2012 National Championship 

usatriahlon.org 

September 22 

2012 NAMI Walk 

nami.org 

october 7 

Pumpkin Regatta 

vermont.org/pumpkin

Playmobile SPONSORED BY NBT BANK 

Coming To A Neighborhood Near You! 

In addition to the Playmobile’s regular site and 

program visits, it is also available for rental use. For 

information on its availability or to rent call 864-0123 

or download the on-line rental request form. 

rAtEs 

3 hrs | $200 

4 hrs | $300 

5 hrs | $400 

Be on the look out! 

During the summer we will be having this exciting mobile unit at various programs 

and parks. The Playmobile is equipped with larger than life and small game 

activities, athletic equipment, arts and craft activities of all sorts plus FUN staff 

organizing and supervising activities 

june 1 - 3P 6 - 8P 

22 Fri North Beach 

26 Tue Roosevelt Park 

27 Wed Bobbin Mill 

28 Thu Franklin Square Battery Park 


july 1 - 3P 6 - 8P 
















AuguSt 1 - 3P 6 - 8P 







10 Fri City Hall Park 






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playmobile


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The NEWEST venue available 

to community members, 

organizations, businesses 

and athletic teams.

SPRING/SUMMER 2012 

DaiLy activities (monDay-FriDay) 

Walking Program 8:00-10:30 am 

Open Gym 12:00-1:00 pm 

monDays 

Fitness Center Drop-in 7-8 am & 3-8 pm 

Pickle Ball ® 10:30 am-Noon 

Kung Fu 6-7:30 pm 

Yoga w/Holly Hauser 6-7:30 pm 

tuesDays 



Fitness & Aging Class 11:30-1:00 pm 

Laughter Yoga 5:00-6:00 pm 

WeDnesDays 



KungFu 6:00-7:30 pm 

tHursDays 



Fitness & Aging Class 11:30-1:00 pm 

FriDays 



WeeKenDs 

Fitness Center Drop-in Sat. 9:00 am-1:00 pm 

Zumba ® for Adults Sat. 9:00-10:00 am 

Indoor Soccer / Men Sat. 6:00-8:00 pm 

Indoor Soccer / Women Sun. 6:00-8:00 pm 

Power Soccer 11:00 am-1:00 pm 

FREE! north end youth center sara Holbrook 

Teens can come to the Miller Center Monday - Friday. 

middle school Drop-in 2:30 to 5:30 pm 

High school Drop-in (Mon-Tues) 6:00 to 9:00 pm 

Fitness center & open Gym 

Single use $3.00. 

Punch cards available: 10 visits for $25 or 25 visits for $50 

Fitness & aging class – April 17 

Come experience Barbara Jordan’s low intensity exercise 

program. Build core & upper/lower body strength and end with 

calming meditation. 

indoor soccer – Ongoing 

Want to get exercise and have fun? Join us for a an evening of 

soccer! Sign up on Meetup.com for more info - Burlington-Pick- 

Up-Coed-Soccer 

Kung Fu – Ongoing 

This class is open to all Kung Fu enthusiasts or first-timers 

interested in learning more about the practice of martial arts. Join 

the action! 

Laughter yoga – Ongoing 

Join us for a body-mind system of gentle, aerobic exercise that 

promotes physical and emotional health. Great fun for everyone! 

power soccer – Ongoing 

The Miller Center is proud to host Vermont Chargers Power Soccer 

Club. All levels welcome! For more info visit www.leaguelineup. 

com/vtchargers 

Walking program – Ongoing 

Join the many adults and seniors who stay fit walking at the Miller 

Center. Record how far you walk, set goals and walk rain or shine! 

yoga w/Holly Hauser – April 16 

Center your mind and relax your body with hatha yoga. Practice 

proper alignment, increase strength, flexibility and focus All levels 

welcome! 

Zumba ® for Adults & Seniors 

Zumba ® Dance is one of the fastest growing fitness trends in 

America. Join instructor Shannon Stem and dance your way into 

shape. Fee is $5 per session. 

pickle ball ® – Ongoing 

Pickle Ball ® is a fast-paced game played with paddles and a 

plastic ball. It is a cross between tennis and paddle ball. This is a 

drop-in program with a $3 fee. 


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parks & facilities

itty bitty programs 

14 

itty bitty programs 

21686 NEW 

tiny tot tumbling 

Tuesdays | April 3 – May 8 

A 10:00A – 10:30A Ages 2 - 3 

B 10:45A – 11:30A Ages 4 – 5 

Miller Community Recreation Center 

Kid’s Room 

Resident $35/ Non-Resident $45 

Let your child join us for a morning of fun games 

and cool stations with scaled-down equipment! 

Kids will enjoy learning all types of movement 

such as rolls, cartwheels, jumps and balancingwhile 

also developing the spatial and locomotor 

skills that are essential to this age group. We will 

work on circus skills using props and the music 

from Cirque de Soleil. We will practice important 

social skills such as lining up and taking turns 

as well. We’ll even learn a dance! Kids will also 

learn basic gymnastic positions, and climb the 

walls like Spiderman does. Class will be taught 

in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. 

Please complete the release form as this is 

required for your child to be fully enrolled. 

Instructor: Ila Sewall-GymKids Academy Inc. 

21685 A 

Future Einsteins 

April 11 – May 23 

Wednesdays | 10:45A - 11:45A 


Kid’s Room 

Resident $55 / Non-Resident $65 

Age 3 – 5. Future Einsteins offers Imagine 

Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids that are 

structured to provide the perfect mix of group 

interactivity and individual computer time. During 

class, children become computer detectives 

on a learning adventure to imaginative places. 

Classes start with an interactive video voicemail 

describing a new and fun-filled mission. Children 

then move on to individual lap tops to solve 

problems and accomplish their goals. Missions 

can be continued at home on-line. Instructors: 

Future Einsteins Staff. No class on Wednesday, 

April 25th. Register by Wednesday, April 2. 

21687 

Park Explorations 

with Big Mo 

Fridays | 9:30A - 11:00A 

A April 20 Oakledge Park Upper Shelter 

C May 4 Schmanska Park 

Resident & Non-Resident $12 (per session) 

Ages 3 – 5. Come explore 2 of Burlington’s 

parks with our department mascot, Big Mo the 

Moose, and the recreation staff for a parent/ 

child hike and activities. The hour and a half will 

consist of a hike, snack, and outdoor activity. 

Register by Friday, April 13th. Please register 

one week before each park visit. 

21688 

outside Game time 

Tuesdays | 9:30A - 11:00A 

A May 8 

B May 15 

C May 22 

Schmanska Park Barn 

Resident & Non-Resident $12 

Ages 3 – 5. Come turn pool noodles into cool 

structures, play with a huge parachute, and 

play games to keep everyone on the move and 

outside. This outside game time is for both 

parents and children. Registration is due by the 

Tuesday before each class. 

21684 A 

ooey, Gooey, icky Fun 

May 10 – May 24 

Thursdays | 10:00A - 11:00A 


Art Room 


Ages 3 – 5. Ready for some ooey, gooey, 

icky fun? Create far out mixtures of slime, play 

dough, glurch and more. Come prepared to 

get icky. Parents come and get icky too! Please 

bring an old shirt or smock to class. Register by 

Thursday May 3. 

21683 A 

Pint sized science 

June 1 – June 15 

Fridays | 10:00A-11:00A 


Art Room 


Ages 3 – 5. Begin exploring science at an early 

age in a creative way. Kids in this class will 

discover science through ingredients found 

in the kitchen. Some activities include: water 

exploration, colors, gravity and more. Parent will 

accompany your child in the class. Register by 

Friday May 25. 

21682 A 

Little Chefs 

April 6 – 20 

Friday, 10:00A - 11:30A 


Community Room 


Ages 3 – 5, Burlington Parks and Recreation 

is getting your 3-5 year olds into the kitchen 

and teaching them a thing or two. In this class 

pre-schoolers will learn to make their own pizza, 

create their own snacks and learn to prepare, 

cook and decorate creations. Parent’s will 

accompany your child in the class. 


31719 

Quick start 

tennis Workshop 

Saturday, June 9 

A 9:00A - 9:45A Ages 3-5 

B 10:00A - 10:45A Ages 5-8 

Calahan Park Tennis Courts 


Using scaled down racquets, nets and 

equipment, this program meets the physical 

requirements of this age group, while the slower 

moving balls allow children immediate success 

their first time on the court! Kids will have fun 

with colorful props, such as hoops, beanbags, 

and more! The focus will be on visual tracking, 

hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills, 

using fun games in conjunction with Wilson Co. 

the USTA Quickstart Program. Parents and 

caregivers are encouraged to join in. Release 

forms must be completed for children to be 

involved in the program. We can mix ages if this 

works better for families. Instructor: Ila Sewall 

of GymKids Academy Inc. Please register by 

Friday, June 1. 

42292 A 

Quick start tennis Camp 

June 18 - 22 

Mon – Fri | 10:00A-10:45A 



Ages 3 – 5. Using scaled down racquets, nets 

and equipment, this program meets the physical 




with colorful props and more! The focus will 

be on visual tracking, hand-eye coordination 

and gross motor skills, using fun games in 

conjunction with the Wilson Co. and the USTA 

Quickstart Program. Parents and caregivers 

are encouraged to join in! Release form must 

be completed for children to be involved in the 

program. We can mix ages if this works better 

for families. Instructor: Ila Sewall of GymKids 

Academy Inc. Everyone receives a Wilson 

Racquet as part of the camp. Register by 

Monday, June 11. 

31720 A 

teddy Bear Camp out 

Friday, August 17 | 5:30 – 7:00P 

Oakledge Park Tree House 


Ages 4 – 6. Boys and girls bring your teddy bear 

or your favorite stuffed animal for a fun evening 

of games, crafts, and dinner. Children will create 

their own photo albums to display pictures of 

what their stuffed animal did overnight in the 

tree house. Bears will be picked up the next 

morning along with their completed photo 

album. Register by Friday, August 10.

youth & young adult programs 

42306 B 

skateboard & 

in-Line Camp 


Mon – Fri, 9:00A - 12:00P 

Talent Skate Park 


Ages 7 – 16, This Camp will take place at 

Talent Skatepark in South Burlington. Bus 

transportation provided, see details below. 

Youth from 8-16 are invited to learn from some 

of Vermont’s finest boarders and in-liners. 

This camp is geared to skaters with beginner 

to intermediate skills. Skaters will be split into 

groups based on abilities. Talent Skate Park 

staff will be directing the camp and teaching 

participants tricks such as pushing, ollieing, 

dropping in, board slides and grinds. All skaters 

must have helmets that clip shut and wrist 

guards; helmets and wrist guards are available 

to rent for $12 for the week. Please specify 

when registering whether you are an in-liner 

or a skateboarder. Parks & Recreation bus will 

pickup campers at One Main Street at 9:00 

AM and transport to Talent Skatepark. Bus will 

return to One Main at 11:50 AM. 

40050 

sailing Camp 

A Session I: June 18 – June 22 

Mon – Fri | 1:00P - 4:00P Ages 8 - 14 

B Session II: July 9 – 13 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A – Noon Ages 8 – 10 

C Session III: July 23 – 27 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - Noon Ages 11 – 14 

Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center 

Waterfront 

I: Resident $190 / Non-Resident $210 

II & III: Resident $170 / Non-Resident $190 

This is a five-day introduction to sailing. 

Participants will learn the basics of rigging, 

points of sail, sailing maneuvers, safety and 

capsize recovery in a safe and fun environment. 

LCCSC U.S. Sailing certified instructors lead 

a variety of land and water-based activities 

with the goal of comfort and independence in 

our boats. Classes will meet regardless of the 

weather, however we will not go in the water 

in excessive wind or under the threat of a 

thunderstorm. Requirements: ability to swim and 

tread water: closed toed shoes must be worn 

at all times (LCCSC has water shoes available 

to borrow). LCCSC will provide lifejackets that 

will be worn at all times on the water. Campers 

doing Skateboard Camp in the morning need to 

bring a bag lunch. 

41711 M - R 

tennis Camp 

Session I June 18 – 22 Ages 11-14 

Mon-Fri | 8:00A-Noon, Leddy 

Session II June 25 – 29 Ages 11-14 

Mon-Fri | 8:00A-Noon, Calahan 

Session III July 9 - 13 Ages 8-10 

Mon-Fri | 8:00A-Noon, Leddy 

Session IV July 16 - 20 Ages 8-10 

Mon-Fri | 8:00A-Noon, Calahan 

Session V July 23 - 27 Ages 5-7 

Mon-Fri | 8:30A-11:30A, Leddy 

Session VI August 6 - 10 Grades 1-6 

Mon-Fri | 1:00P-4:30P, Calahan 

I-IV: Resident $115 / Non-Resident $135 

V-VI: Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120 

Players will be introduced to tennis skills, 

learning scoring, strategy, specialized drills and 

fitness training. Professional staff from Sports & 

Fitness Edge provide instruction for this camp 

that is appropriate for beginner/advanced 

beginner players. Tennis racquets and balls will 

be made available to all participants. Campers 

will receive a water bottle. 


41145 

Girls Little League 

softball 

April 7 – June 9 

Mon-Thur & Sat | 6:00P – 8:30P 

D Ages 5 – 7 

E Ages 8 – 10 

F Ages 10 – 13 

Leddy Park, Back-4 Fields 

Resident $35 / Non-Residents $45 

A Little League affiliated program. Teams 

practice and play games two weeknights per 

week. Girls ages 5-7 practice and play on Mon 

& Wed and girls ages 8-12 practice and play 

on Tues & Thurs. Program begins with a Fun 

Day on Sat, April 7 and ends with a tournament 

on Sat., June 9. If you are interested in being a 

volunteer coach please call Gary Rogers at 865- 

7088 (Mandatory Background Check Required). 

Fee is $40 if registered after April 7. 

Check it out ... 

Hat trick Hockey camP 

cool camP Skate & SWim 

~see page 27 for more information! 

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youth & young adult programs


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neW! swim Lessons 

Monday - Thursday 

Choose either North Beach or Leddy Beach 

for one or more 2-week sessions of fun swim 

lessons in beautiful Lake Champlain! 

41207 July 9 – July 19 | North Beach 

A 9:00A – 9:45A 

B 10:00A-10:45A 

41208 July 23 – August 2 | North Beach 

A 9:00A – 9:45A 

B 10:00A-10:45A 

41209 August 6 – 16 | Leddy Beach 

A 1:00P – 1:45P 

B 2:00P – 2:45P 


Ages 5-10. Lessons will be taught by certified 

instructors and safely lifeguarded. Instruction 

include swim skills and water safety rules. 

Swimmers are grouped by ability for instruction. 

and will be overseen by David Cunningham, who 

has spearheaded quality swimming programs 

for children throughout Vermont for more than 

35 years. 

41130 

summer 

Basketball Camp 


Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 12:00P 

C Grades 1 – 2 Edmunds Middle School 

D Grades 3 – 6 BHS Gymnasium 


Camp Director is former B.H.S. Boy’s Head 

Coach, Dick Falkenbush. Coach Falkenbush 

assembles an excellent staff of counselors. 

Special equipment including 8 1/2 foot baskets 

and smaller size basketballs are utilized to teach 

campers fundamentals. Fee includes T-shirt and 

bus pick-up from (3) sites in Burlington. 

41804 B 

track & Field 

June 19 – July 24 

Tues & Thurs | 6:30P - 8:00P 

Registration $45 / Non-Resident $55 

Ages 7 – 14. Meet at the Burlington High 

School Track on Tuesday and Thursday 

evenings for practices. Meets are held on two 

Saturdays: July 7 (Hershey State Track Meet at 

Essex High School) and July 21 (VT Recreation 

& Parks Association Meet, St. Johnsbury, VT). 

41140 B 

Baseball & softball Camp 

June 25 – 29 

Mon – Fri | 8:30A - 11:30A 

Schiffiletti Park 


Ages 5 – 12. Our Department will be teaming 

up with local baseball coach, Tom Perry, to offer 

this extremely popular one-week camp. Camp 

fee includes baseball or softball instruction, 

games and camp T-shirt. Camp limited to 

40 participants. NEW THIS YEAR - Softball 

component for getting your daughters ready for 

little league softball. 

41010 

summer soccer Camp 

August 6 – 10 

Mon-Fri | 9:00A - Noon 

D Grades 1 – 2 

E Grades 3 – 4 

F Grades 5 – 6 

Upper Calahan Park 


This camp, for boys and girls entering grades 

1-6, will be directed by Jeff Hayes, one of 

Vermont’s most experienced soccer coaches 

and clinicians. Campers learn skills appropriate 

to their age level and most importantly, have 

FUN! Fee includes T-shirt and bus pick-up at 

two sites in Burlington. 


41015 

Challenger soccer Camps 

August 13 – 17 | Mon – Fri 

Upper Calahan Park 

Development Programs 

G Ages 3-4 4:00P-4:45P 

H Ages 3-4 5:00P-5:45P 

I Ages 3-4 6:00P-6:45P 


J Ages 5-6 5:00P-6:30P 


Competitive Programs 

K Ages 6-14 9:00A-Noon 


L Ages 7-14 9:00A-3:00P 


Professionally trained coaches from Great 

Britain will once again be providing a world 

class soccer experience. Campers receive a 

ball, t-shirt, evaluation and soccer jersey. Shin 

guards and water bottle required. 

Fall youth soccer 

Program 

August 19 – October 14 

12:30P – 4:30P 

Sunday Games and one weekday practice. 

11079 A-D Roosevelt Park 

11080 D-G Leddy Park 

11081 D-G Calahan Park 

Resident $40 / Non-Resident $50 (by 8/20) 

Resident $45 / Non-Resident $55 (after 8/20) 

This popular program is for children entering 

grades K-6 in the fall. We play one hour games 

Sundays and practice once a week. Shin 

guards mandatory. Save money by registering 

early! Register by August 19 and pay only $40 

resident/$50 non-resident. Fees after August 20 

is $45 resident/$55 non-resident. Division K: (for 

children ages 5 & 6) One parent per participant 

must assist with the program - No Experience 

Necessary. SITES: Choose Calahan, Leddy or 

Roosevelt Park. (Partial Scholarships available 

at Roosevelt site) 

Fun Day & Kick Off Clinic 

Sunday, August 19 

Div. K Ages 5-6 Noon – 1P 

Div. 1 Grades 1-2 1:00P-2:00P 

Div. 2 Grades 3-4 2:00P-3:00P 

Div. 3 Grades 5-6 3:00P-4:00P 

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! 

Training & support provided! Please call 

865-7088 if interested. WE COULD REALLY 

USE YOUR HELP! Mandatory Coaches Clinic 

Sunday, August 26. Calahan Park & Leddy Park 

Div. K Ages 5-6 12:00P 

Div. 1 Grades 1-2 1:00P 

Div. 2 Grades 3-4 2:00P 

Div. 3 Grades 5-6 3:00P


41687 

Molly’s Girls 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 5:15P 


E Session I: June 25 – 29 

F Session II: July 2 – 6 (no camp July 4) 

G Session III: July 9 - 13 

I&III: Resident $175 / Non-Resident $195 

II: Resident $140 / Non-Resident $160 

Ages 6 – 8. In 2001 we started our new “little 

girls” camp and it was so popular that we 

have to keep bringing it back! Join other girls 

your age as we hike, tour, swim, dress up, do 

arts and crafts, have a tea party and end the 

week with an afternoon “movie at the barn.” 

Enrollment limited to 9 girls per session. Molly 

was 7 years old when she asked for a “little girls 

camp”. We have named this camp after her 

because it was her very own idea. 

41688 

sunshine Girls 

Mon – Fri, 9A - 5:15P 


C Session I: July 16 – 20 (Party Planners) 

B Session II: July 23 – 27 (Sleepover Camp) 


Ages 9 – 11. Session I: Come join the “Party 

Planners”--a new group of Sunshine Girls 

who asked to put on a party! Special Events 

Coordinator, Nancy Bove, will meet with us 

and help us plan a fabulous “green themed” 

event for a large group of Champ Campers 

and area Seniors. We will use only recycled 

materials, borrowed items, and those found in 

nature to decorate the barn, make invitations 

and put on a party that you will remember for 

years to come. Session II: Come join girls your 

age as we explore nature, play water games, 

make jewelry and write and produce a stage 

performance for your parents. Then we will 

spend Thursday night playing flashlight tag, 

having dinner and s’mores on our “camp out” in 

the barn! Pick up on Friday morning at 11:30A 

Molly’s Girls 

Specials 

41692 A 

neW! Fancy Dress up 

Cinco Di Mayo 

Saturday, May 5 | 2:00P - 4:00P 


Resident / Non-Resident $8 

Ages 6 - 8. Bring your mom or grandma and 

help us decorate the barn for a Cinco Di Mayo 

theme party! We will have blender “mocktails” 

and Mexican snacks! Bring your favorite fancy 

clothes and celebrate with traditional music and 

dancing! 

41693 A 

neW! Molly’s Movie in Barn 

Friday, April 13 | 5:45P - 8:15P 



Ages 6 - 8. Give your parents an evening out 

and bring a friend “out to the movies.” Come to 

the warm, cozy barn with your G-rated movie 

(for the vote) and we will have pizza and drinks. 

Then we will snuggle into our sleeping bags 

for a relaxing end-of-week movie in the barn. 

Popcorn included. 

41713 A 

neW! Mother’s Helper 

Course 

Saturday, April 7 | 1:00P - 4:30P 



41710 A 

neW! Crowns, Wands & 

Wings 

Ages 9 – 11. You want to start babysitting for 

real, and you would like to be more confident. 

Come join girls your age and learn the basics 

of child development, safety/hazards (including 

water, choking, poisons, heights and sharps) 

and first aid. After this course you will be able to 

work in a home where the parent is at hand, or 

runs out to do errands. A syllabus and award/ 

Saturday, April 14 | 10:00A - 11:30A 

certificate will be given at end of course. 


41714 A 


neW! safe Girls/smart Girls 

Ages 6 - 8. Bring your wings (or borrow ours) 

and search the fields and trees for a shiny gift of 

fairy magic. Then make your very own flowered 

crown and fancy wand and dance around to 

Saturday, August 18 | 10:00A - 12:00P 


Resident / Non-resident $12 

enchanting music. We will drink “tickle tea” and Ages 8 - 12. You want to stay safe when 

munch on tiny cupcakes as we dream about traveling with friends, walking to school, 

the secrets of the woodland fairies. 

spending time alone. This class will teach you 

41684 A 

Wilderness 

survival Camp 

July 30 – August 3 

Mon – Fri | 9A - 5P 


sunshine Girl 

Specials 

41712 A 

neW! sunshine sleepover 

the essentials of safety--tips to use in any 

situation. It will focus on awareness of your 

surroundings, situations, avoiding pitfalls and 

hazards. You will be able to use the tools you 

develop in this class to help keep others safe, 

too. Female instructors. 

41716 A 


May 11-12 Fri-Sat | 7:00P - 9:00A neW! Afternoon on stage 

Ages 9 – 11/Co-ed. In this one week camp, 

participants will learn knots, shelter and 

fire building, signaling, tracking and animal 

evidence, water safety and more. The overnight 

will be on Thursday at a natural area within a 1.5 

hr. drive of Burlington where they will cook over 

an open fire, sleep in shelters made out of tarps 

and ground cloths!. 



Ages 9-11. You don’t have to wait for summer 

this year to have a sleepover in the barn. Pack 

up your sleeping bags, bring a PG movie (for 

the vote) and join us for flashlight tag, a pizza 

dinner, movie/popcorn and cozy night in the 

barn. Then in the morning we will have a quick 

breakfast and you will be on your way to KIDS 

DAY! 

Saturday, June 23 | 1:00P - 3:30P 



Ages 9 - 11. Afternoon on Stage--You and a 

group of girls your age will write, cast, make 

props and scenery and practice a performance. 

Then your parents will return with cameras and 

be the proud audience of your once in lifetime 

show! Snacks and drinks provided--direction by 

Yvette Mason. 


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31717 A 

neW! Flip, Dance, & Cheer 

March 26 – May 7 

Mondays | 5:45P - 7:00P 

Edmunds Middle School Cafeteria 


Ages 5 – 15. This fun program focuses on the 

importance of community building and team 

spirit. Participants will learn chants, cheers, arm 

motions, dance and basic tumbling. We will 

play games to help with gross motor and body 

awareness, and learn about 8 counts. Everyone 

will have a chance to work in a group to make 

up a cheer. We will be performing at Kids Day! 

Come join this truly unique program! Participants 

need plain black bike shorts (rolled up leggings), 

sneakers, white socks, hair tie and water bottle. 

Everyone will receive a cool t-shirt to keep. 

Release forms must be completed before 

children can be a part of the program. Instructor: 

Ila Sewall of GymKids Academy Inc. Grades 

K-8th grades. No Class on Monday, April 23rd! 

Registration on-going. 

41013 B 

kids Fishing Camp 

July 23 - 27 

Mon – Fri, 9:00A - 5:00P 




Ages 9-12. This camp will give kids an 

introduction to fishing using a spin rod and reel 

and a fly rod and reel. In this camp kids will 

learn about casting , fly tying, knot tying, gear 

and bugs. Trips will include visits to a local fish 

hatchery, visits to local streams, ponds, and 

rivers for fishing, and other destinations. The 

class will be taught by two of our Recreation 

Specialists who have many years of experience 

with fly fishing along with over 25 years of 

experience working with children. Equipment will 

be provided. Participants bring their own snacks 

and lunches. Register by Monday, July 9. 

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41677 

Wags and Wiggles 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 5:00P 

A Session I: August 13 - 17 

B Session II: August 20 - 24 




Ages 9 - 12. This educational camp will provide 

children with a foundation for teaching and 

encouraging others how to maintain healthy 

relationships, proper treatment, as well as 

respect for the animal world. Children will learn 

about a variety of different animals through field 

trips and visits from specialists. Participants 

provide their own lunches and snacks. This 

program includes daily recreational activities 

also. Register by Monday Aug. 6 for session 1. 

Register by Monday Aug. 13 for session 11. 

41220 A 

taste of Vermont 

July 9 – 13 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 5:00P 


Community Center 


Ages 9 - 13. Future bakers and chefs, this 

camp is for you!! Join us for a week of baking, 

preparing dishes from around the world, and 

making yummy treats for you and your family! 

Our afternoons will be spent visiting a beach, 

playing games, and having fun outside. Two of 

the days, our group will be going off site on a 

field trip to King Arthur’s Bakery and Educational 

Center, local restaurants, ethnic markets, local 

gardens, bakeries and cheese makers. Register 

by Monday, June 25th. 

41200 A 

neW! Vermont 

Myths & Legends 

August 6 - 10 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 5:00P 




Ages 9 - 12. Come explore Vermont’s History 

and Legends with days filled with exploring 

the haunts of Burlington with the renowned 

Ghost Lady of Burlington and exploring myths 

and legends around Vermont. The myth of 

the unusual tomb of Dr. Timothy Clark Smith 

which includes a window to help him escape 

in case he was buried alive. We will explore the 

Civil War Period, Underground Railroad period, 

Fort Ticonderoga , the Fort at Crown Point 

and historical adventures around Burlington’s 

neighborhoods. Register by Monday, July 23rd. 


42291 

neW! summer 

Adventure series 

Tues & Wed | 9:00A - 5:00P 

A Session I July 10 - 11 

B Session II July 17 – 18 

C Session III July 24 – 25 

D Session IV July 31 – August 1 



Resident $110/ Non-Resident $130 (per session) 

Ages 12-15. Grade Range: 6 - 8. We will be 

bringing participants to outdoor destinations 

in and around Vermont. Learn new skills, be 

active, make new friends and have tons of fun 

with these outdoor adventures which will include 

hiking, bouldering, mountain biking, swimming, 

fly fishing and other exciting adventures. Register 

for all sessions two weeks prior to each session. 

42292 

neW! Quick start 

tennis Camp 

June 18 - 22 

A Session I: Ages 3-5 10:00A-10:45A 

B Session II: Ages 5-8 11:00A-11:45A 



Using scaled down racquets, nets and 

equipment, this program meets the physical 









are encouraged to join in! Release form must 




Academy Inc. Everyone receives a Wilson 

Racquet as part of the camp. Register by 

Monday, June 11. 

31719 B 

neW! Quick start 

tennis Workshop 

Saturday, June 9 | 10:00A - 10:45A 



Ages 5 – 8, Using scaled down racquets, nets 

and equipment, this program meets the physical 









are encouraged to join in! Release forms must 




Academy Inc. Register by Friday, June 1.


About 242 Main 

242 Main is a substance-free, youth-run 

facility that provides a safe environment 

and resources to foster music, activism 

and the arts. 242 Main is located in 

Memorial Auditorium in downtown 

Burlington, 242 Main strives to: 

• be affordable; achieve diversity in areas 

such as music, race, gender, sexual 

orientation, religion and class; 

• provide music and live entertainment; 

• be available for activities to anyone; 

• have a proactive relationship with 

law enforcement; 

• be conducive to multiple activities 

simultaneously; 

• give priority to youth; and 

• network with the community 

For more information, please call 

Richard Bailey at 540-1708 

42302 

242 Main After school 

Music Program 

Dates to be determined. 

$150 for 6 weeks Resident / $170 Non-Resident 

Keep an eye out for the acclaimed After School 

Music Program at 242 Main this year! Now in its 

10th Year, this program helps hone your musical 

skills while introducing you to new friends and 

music. The program offers students the chance 

to work with some of the areas top musicians 

and learn theory, history and production as well 

as meet and work with other young musicians! 

At the end of the semester students get show 

strut their stuff on the legendary 242 Main stage 

for friends and family! Finally send them on their 

way with a leg up into the world of rock and 

roll and even a demo recording in their back 

pocket! 

Both guest instructors and in house staff 

facilitate workshops pertaining to styles of 

rock music, history, music theory, technical 

parameters and general discussion. Such as: 

“how to manage your rock band-delegate 

responsibilities” Brought to you by the 242 Main 

Academy. 

42303 B 

rock & roll Vacation 

April 23 – April 27 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 3:00P 

242 Main Club, 242 Main Street 

Residents $150 / Non-Residents $170 

Ages 9-17, The 242 Main Academy Presents 

-The Rock and Roll Vacation. This program 

will give kids a chance to learn more about 

their instrument, it will also help them to learn 

to work together in a myriad of social settings. 

We will help them not only learn how to write a 

Rock and Roll song, but we will through a series 

of exercises and fun activities help them to learn 

about team building and peer respect. Each 

day will start with workshops and team building 

exercises in the morning, we will have 2-3 

concerts of local bands during the week, each 

student will be part of a group of musicians 

whose musical interests will be similar, each 

group will rehearse for 2-3 hours per dayworking 

on both covered and original material, 

we will go on a field trip to a local studio and 

music club, to give the students some insight 

into the workings of these types of professional 

environments, we will have a casual recital/ 

reception on the last day for friends and family, 

where students (if they choose to) will perform, 

each student will learn about the recording 

process and how to use it to write and practice 

through workshops and hands on experience, 

we also have history workshops to show 

students the legacy of Rock and Roll and its 

roots. 10 Years of Music Education. 


42301 

rock Music Camp 

Mon – Fri, 9:00A - 3:00P 

A July 23 – July 27 

B August 6 – August 10 

242 Main Club, 242 Main Street 


Ages 9 – 18, The 242 Main Academy presents- 

Vermont Rock Music Camp Vermont Rock 

Music Camp provides a forum for students 

between the ages of 11 - 17 to work closely 

with area professionals on the fundamentals 

of rock music performance and recording. For 

five days, students and faculty work together 

rehearsing, writing and arranging a short set of 

material for each band to perform in concert 

on the final day of each session. Bands are 

formed on the first day of camp in a variety 

of styles ranging from Classic Rock, Metal & 

Punk to Alternative Rock and Reggae. The only 

requirements are that the student have 1) some 

familiarity on an instrument or voice and 2) the 

ability and willingness to work constructively 

with others. Info & Registration at www. 

rockmusiccamp.com. 

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42290 

summer Dance 

with karen Amirault 

Mon – Fri | 9A - 2:30P 

C June 18 – June 22 (Ages 6-11) 

D June 25 – June 29 (Ages 12-18) 

Memorial Auditorium Stage 

Resident $315 

Ages 6 – 11. The 242 Main Academy 

presents-Summer Dance with Karen Amirault! 

Professional dancer Karen Amirault teaches a 

week of fun, high energy jazz dance classes 

including African/Latin, Hip Hop Street dance, 

Broadway/Tap and Choreography. These four 

daily classes, structured to benefit beginning 

dancers as well as those with previous 

training, are held onstage at Burlington’s 

Memorial Auditorium and lead to a final Friday 

performance 1:30-2:30PM. Create, rehearse 

and perform in a positive, hardworking, 

noncompetitive environment. For more 

information please email Karen at: 

amirault@burlingtontelecom.net 

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Barnes summer 

World Academy 

Mon – Fri | 8:00A – 5:00P 

Session I: June 25 - July 6 

Session II: July 9 - 20 

Session III: July 23 - Aug. 3 

Burlington Parks and Recreation and the 

Sarah Holbrook Community Center are 

teaming up again to bring the Barnes Summer 

World Academy to Burlington. This is a state 

licensed day camp program that takes place 

at the Sustainability Academy. For program 

information or to sign up, please contact: Sara 

Holbrook Community Center 802-862-6342 or 

www. saraholbrookcc.org 

fall registration fee (see the “Scholarship Donation” section on your registration form on page 38). 


~Drop-In Program 

recreation & 

Nutrition summer 


June 25 - August 17 

Mon - Fri | 11:00A –2:00P 

Riverside Apartments, Franklin Square 

& Bobbin Mill 

NO FEE. Ages 5-18. This is a drop in style 

recreation program that takes place at three 

locations across the city. There are no fees or 

enrollment and all activities are free. Everyday 

there are unique recreational opportunities 

that include, team games (capture the flag 

and dodge ball), arts and craft projects, 

gardening, cooking activities, field trips and 

much much more! Another added bonus to 

this program is the free lunch and snack that 

is served everyday. Come on out and have 

fun at the site nearest you! For some families, 

summer enrichment can only be accessed for 

their children if the opportunity is FREE. The 

recreation and nutrition program must rely on 

the generosity of the community for financial 

support to cover program costs. To donate, 

send your (tax deductible) gift in care of the 

Recreation and Nutrition Programs. 

41675 A 

Local tV summer Camp 

July 16 – July 20 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 1:00P 

Channel 17 Offices, 294 N Winooski Avenue 

Resident $115 / Non-Residents $135 

Ages 11 – 14. This dynamic camp will teach you 

how to use cameras, editing equipment, how 

to make community based TV productions, TV 

shorts, Public Service Announcements, on the 

street interviews, community profiles, editing 

and understanding the stories we see. Campers 

will learn production skills and critical media 

skills - while having fun! Participants will be 

provided with a DVD featuring campers’ videos 

and all videos will have the chance to air on 

local access cable television. Camp is limited to 

12 participants. Must bring own lunch & snack.


41900 A 

Mini triathlon 

training Camp 

Friday, July 20 | 9:00A - 4:00P 

North Beach 


Ages 11 – 15. Want to become a triathlete? 

Introducing the sport! This camp will give you 

the history of the sport and racing distances 

for specific age groups in swimming, biking 

and running. All training will include games and 

activities that promote individual and group 

cooperation fostering enthusiasm for triathlons, 

while keeping physically and mentally fit. 

Safety rules for each discipline will be explored 

along with focusing on skill development, 

healthy habits and FUN! Participants will also 

understand the importance to good nutrition, 

hydration, and the psychological benefits of: 

Concentration, Composure, Sportsmanship, 

Commitment and a Positive Attitude. 

Participants will take part in a mini triathlon race 

at the end of the day. SWIMMING: Creating a 

comfort swimming in open water, water safety, 

swimming technique skill development in a 

FUN atmosphere. BIKE: learn road safety, bike 

fitness, transitions, 180 degree turns, mounting, 

dismounting and cornering. RUNNING: Running 

skill and technique development age specific 

training in a FUN atmosphere. Transition 

success: Introduce the SWIM to-BIKE to-RUN 

transitions. Needs: Bring energizing snacks, 

healthy lunch, water bottle, helmet, bathing suit, 

bike, running shoes and appropriate clothing for 

weather conditions. 

summer Champ Camp 

41550-41551 G - L 41552-41553 G – L 

Edmunds & CP smith 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A – 5:30P 


Session I: June 25-29 

Session II*: July 2-6 (no camp July 4) 

Session III: July 9-13 

Session IV: July 16-20 

Session V: July 23-27 

Session VI: July 30-August 3 

*Session II Fees: 


41641 B 

open stage Drama 

July 9 - 27 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 4:00P 

Burlington High School Auditorium 


Ages 8 – 13, This three week intensive 

acting camp teaches acting skills through 

improvisation, theatre games, scenes, and 

big doses of fun. Mark Lachapelle has been 

teaching in this camp for over twenty years and 

leads the group as they write their own play that 

will be performed around the Burlington area 

during week three. Please bring swimsuits, as 

group will swim at North Beach most days. Price 

includes lunch and students are responsible for 

bringing a snack. Limited to 18 participants. 


Champ Camp is a State licensed school age 

child care/day camp program for children 

entering grades K-5 in the fall. We offer the 

camp at two sites within Burlington. Activities 

will include arts and crafts, swimming, 

recreational games, athletic activities, music, 

nature walks, special events and weekly field 

trips. In addition to swim lessons, we will also 

offer soccer, tennis, nature programming and 

adventure programming at different times 

throughout the summer! Includes lunch and 

an afternoon snack. Youth entering K can 

be enrolled at the Edmunds & CP Smith 

Programs, the minimum participation age is 

5. Please register by the Wednesday before 

each session begins. 

Champ Camp 

Extended Early Care option 

41570-41571 G-L Edmunds Location / 41572-41573 G-L CP Smith Location 

Resident / Non-Resident $25 additional Fee 

41645 B 

open stage Performance 


Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 4:00P 

Burlington High School Auditorium 


Ages 11 – 15, Students will improve acting and 

improvisational skills while performing a play 

by Mark Lachapelle. This camp is for students 

who have had previous acting experience and/ 

or those who have participated in previous Open 

Stage Drama Camps. Price includes lunch and 

students are responsible for bringing a snack. 

Enrollment limited to 14 participants. 

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41560 

kaper kamp 

Mon –Fri | 9A - 5:30P 

A Session I August 6-10 

B Session II August 13-17 

Edmunds Middle School Gymnasium 


Extended Early Care Option $25 per session 

Grades K-5 entering in the fall. Looking for 

something to do at the end of the summer? 

Then Kaper Kamp is for you. This popular state 

licensed camp will offer arts & crafts projects, 

group games, swimming, field trips and so much 

more. Our experienced staff will provide excellent 

recreational opportunities for your child. 

41230 B 

Cycle Adventure Camp 

August 13 – 17 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 5:00P 

Leddy Park Parking Lot 


Ages 9 – 13, Participants will experience a week 

full of fun and safe bicycle adventures throughout 

the Burlington area and beyond. Each day will 

begin with games and bike skills activities, with 

afternoons spent exploring the bike path and 

beyond. Campers are encouraged to bring their 

own bicycles (we can help locate one if you are 

having trouble lining one up for the week). We will 

finish the week with an exciting bike adventure in 

the Stowe region. We will enjoy swimming and 

other recreation activities each day. This camp is 

offered in partnership with Local Motion. Camp is 

limited to 15 participants. 

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41575 

neW! Art & Computer 

Camp for kids 

August 6-10 

Mon-Fri | 12:30P-4:30P 

Edmunds Elementary School 

Cafeteria/”Mini-Gym” 


Grades 1-6. Join us for an exciting week of 

computer adventures, crafting, and gaming. 

During class, children become Computer 

Detectives on a learning adventure to imaginative 

places such as Email Trail or Internet Island. 

Children us their own laptop computer where 

they work on custom software designed 

specifically for each mission. Advancing at 

their own pace, children proudly apply new 

technology skills designed specifically for each 

mission. Exciting missions will include Spy Fox, 

Freddie Fish and Scooby Doo, where we will 

work on critical thinking and problem solving 

skills. Once the mission is completed for the 

day, your camper will make a craft to go along 

with the lesson. Other activities throughout the 

afternoon include: art, gym games, choice time, 

snack etc. Instructors, Future Einstein’s staff. 

Register by Friday, July 27th. 


41574 

neW! Flipping, Dancing, 

Cheering, Circus Camp 

August 6-10 

Mon-Fri | 8:00A-12:00P 

Edmunds Elementary School 

Cafeteria/”Mini-Gym” 


Grades 1-6. Join us for a fun filled week of 

gymnastics, dance, cheerleading and circus 

skills. Campers will work on daily gymnastics 

skills such as rolls, jumps, handstands, 

walkovers, round-offs and all different kinds 

of cartwheels. They’ll have fun working on 

cheerleading skills such as arm motions, chants, 

jumps and cheers. We will also choreograph 

cool dances to awesome music such as tunes 

from the TV Show “Shake It Up”, Selina Gomez 

and others the kids decide on! New this year will 

be fun activities using international music from 

India, China, and more. Kids are encouraged 

to bring appropriate music with a good beat to 

share. Circus skills such as balancing feathers, 

juggling beanbags and scarves, clown acts and 

specialties will be learned using music of Cirque 

de Soleil! This is a non-competitive atmosphere 

where each child will be taught at his/her level. 

Campers will incorporate their new skills into 

routines for an exciting Big Show on Friday!! 

Campers will need a plain white t-shirt and black 

bike shorts for the show. Everyone will get to 

take home an awesome circus prop to continue 

to practice and wow their friends. Register by 

Friday, July 27th. *Pricing includes lunch time 

care from 12:00P-12:30P for parents signing up 

for both camps. Instructor, Ila Sewall, GymKids 

Academy Inc.


41017 A 

neW! you Goal Girls 

June 25 – 29 

Mon – Fri | 5:00P - 6:30P 

Calahan Upper Field 


Ages 9 – 14. This camp aims to maximize the 

number of touches on the ball for all participants. 

Small sided games will be played each day. An 

experienced coaching staff will lead all instruction 

and each camper will receive a soccer ball. 

42304 A 

trad Camp 


Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 3:00P 

Memorial Auditorium 


Trad Camp-presented by the 242 Main Academy 

and Young Tradition Vermont Trad Camp is a 

week long day camp at Memorial Auditorium 

where campers learn about playing, singing 

and dancing in a variety of traditional styles. 

Campers participate in several sessions each 

day with instructors who there for the entire 

week and others who are there for parts of 

each day. Instructors are among the best and 

most respected musicians and teachers in the 

region. Sessions include beginner, intermediate 

and advanced levels for playing, singing and 

dancing. The week has additional opportunities 

for late afternoon and evening showcases and 

performances, and concludes with a Friday 

afternoon potluck and showcase at City Hall with 

instructors, campers and guests which friends, 

families and others are invited to attend. For 

additional information or questions about Trad 

Camp, including regular information updates, 

send a message to mrksustc@together.net 

neW! yMCA 

summer Camp 

August 20 – August 24 

Mon – Fri | 7:30A – 6P 

Memorial Auditorium Annex 

$140-3 days / $185-5 days 

Maximum of 5 participants. Curriculum and 

activities are designed around the location and 

campers’ ages. A typical day includes free play; 

group games (outside or indoors): snacks and 

lunch (both provided by parents); and choice 

time, during which campers select from three to 

four activities such as: sports and recreational 

games, arts, outdoor adventures, nature 

activities and quiet activities. In addition, we 

include one or more “curriculum extras” such as 

swimming at the Y pool or a local beach; partial 

or full-day field trips; and special enrichment 

activities such as guest entertainers and artists. 

To register contact Tricia Pawlik at (802)862- 

8993 x150 or tpawlik@gbymca.org at the Y. 

31716 A 

neW! tree House 

Adventures 

Saturday, June 16 | 10:00A - 2:00P 

Oakledge Park, Upper Shelter 


Ages 8 – 12. Come for an adventure at Oakledge 

Park. Have you ever heard of the Swiss Family 

Robinson’s adventure? We will be making the 

tree house our home base, and using the park to 

play a game of capture the treasure, build rafts 

to float at the beach, make a tasty lunch, and 

explore the woods of Oakledge Park. Ages-8-12 

yrs. Meet at the Tree House at Oakledge Park. 

Register by Friday, June 6th. 

22270 

Catamount Golf Camps 

Mon – Fri | 8:30A – 12P 

C Session I: July 9 – 13 

D Session II: July 16 – 20 

E Session III: July 23 – 27 

Catamount Country Club 


Ages 10 – 14. This is an introduction to golf. 

Youth will learn proper swing techniques, 

rules & etiquette. Camp will include practice 

sessions and course play. Participants will meet 

at Catamount Country Club, Mt. View Drive in 

Williston. 


41222 A 

Cooking Around the World 

May 1 - 22 

Tuesdays | 3:00P - 5:00P 




Let’s cook up some tasty food from countries 

around the globe!! We will all share in the 

cooking and enjoy the delicious food we make 

together. Recipes will come from several 

different parts of the world including India, 

Vietnam, Africa, and Europe. We will also 

choose to bring food and recipes from home. 

As we cook, we will enjoy music, art, and other 

special parts of each culture. Instructor: Ginny 

Mullen. Register by Tuesday, April 24. 

31700 

kids Night out 

Fridays | 6:00P - 9:00P 

C Session I April 20 

D Session II May 11 




Age Range: 5 – 11, Kids and parents enjoy a 

night out!! Kids are dropped off at 6:00 and stay 

for movement games crafts pizza, and fun!! 

Pizza will be served at 7:00. Ages-K-5th Grades. 

Register one week prior to each Kids Night Out. 

31681 A 

neW! Mosaic Creations 

After school 

May 2 - 23 

Wednesdays | 3:00P - 5:00P 


Art Room 


Ages 9 – 12. After schoolers will learn to 

create beautiful patterns and shapes using 

ceramic and glass pieces. Safety concerns 

will be taken care of, so that no one would get 

hurt. Our most important goal is to have fun, 

and enjoy each others creations in a friendly 

environment.Instructor: Ginny Mullen. Register 

by Wednesday, April 25th. 

31711 A 

spring Cupcake Creations 

Saturday, April 14 | 10:00A – 12:00P 




Ages 6 – 12. Decorate cupcakes like the ever 

so popular cupcake shops. Create works of 

scrumptious art to bring home for yourself and 

your family. An experienced cake decorator will 

teach you the art of cupcake decorating. You 

could be the next cupcake boss. Register by 

Friday April 6. 

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yout parks & young & facilities adult programs 


31712A 

neW! Babysitting Course/ 

red Cross 

Tuesday, April 24 | 9:00A - 3:00P 




Ages 10 – 15. Become certified in babysitting. 

This class is offered by the American Red Cross. 

Learn the importance of leadership, infant care, 

accident prevention, basic CPR and First Aid. 

Register by Tuesday April 17. 

317313A 

After school Bowling 

May 4 – June 1 

Fridays | 2:30P - 5:30P 

Champlain Lanes 


Ages 6 – 11, Bowl after school at Champlain 

Lanes. The Parks and Recreation bus will pick 

up at the Flynn, C.P.Smith, Edmunds, Champlain 

Elementary Schools and drop-off at the end of 

the day. The trip will be facilitated by Parks and 

Recreation staff. All trips are on Friday. Pizza 

Party on the last day. No class May 25. 

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31714 A 

neW! Pee Wee Jump ropers 




Gymnasium 


Ages 5 – 7, Learn the basics of Jump Roping 

with your friends. We will perform our talents at 

the Kid’s Day Celebration on May 12th. (no class 

on April 25) Register by Wednesday March 21. 

31715 A 

neW! Junior Jump ropers 




Gymnasium 


Ages 8 – 12, Learn the basics of single and 

double Dutch jumping and you will be jumping 

in no time. Participants will be shown the correct 

way of turning the ropes along with warm up 

and cool down. Participants will participate in 

the Kid’s Day celebration on Saturday, May 12th. 

(no class on April 25). Register by Wednesday 

March 21. 


Artventure Camp 

August 6 - 10 

Mon – Fri | 9:00A - 5:15P 

Memorial Auditorium Annex 


Ages 9-11. Join our full-day Artventure camp! 

Campers will spend the morning exploring 

drawing, printmaking, silkscreening and clay 

in BCA’s Print + Clay Studio. In the afternoon, 

campers will enjoy a variety of physical and 

recreational activities including games, athletic 

activities, swimming, nature walks and more. The 

camp will include at least one fun related field 

trip/outing during the week. Burlington City Arts 

and Burlington Parks and Recreation staff will 

provide supervision during lunch. Drop-off and 

pick-up will be at the Memorial Building Annex 

on 250 Main Street. To enroll in this program 

contact Burlington City Arts at 802-865-7166 

or burlingtoncityarts.com

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family programs 

king street Center 

kingstreetcenter.org 

87 King St. Burlington 

802-862-6736 

King Street is a not-for-profit community 

organization that provides children and families 

the core life-building skills necessary for a 

healthy and productive future. Our high quality 

programs build academic skills, improve 

physical fitness, and develop the fortitude 

needed to succeeded at home, in school, and 

in life. Our whole-person approach to youth 

development embraces the entire family, 

neighborhood and community. 

sara Holbrook 

Community Center 

saraholbrookcc.org 

66 North Ave, Burlington 

802-862-06342 

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agency located in Burlington, Vermont. 

Outreach is to develop responsible and 

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social development, education and recreational 

opportunities The center serves Chittenden Co. 

primarily in the North End of Burlington. 

Boys & Girls Club of 


bandgclub.org 

62 Oak St., Burlington 

802-864-5263 

The Boys & Girls Club has been serving area 

youth since 1942. Our mission is to inspire 

and enable community youth, especially those 

who need us most, to realize their full potential 

as productive, healthy, responsible and caring 

citizens. 

spectrum youth & 

Family services 

spectrumvt.org 

31 Elmwood Ave., Burlington 

802-864-742 

Our mission is to empower teenagers, young 

adults, people with a history of violence and 

their families to make and sustain positive 

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life skills. 

the yMCA 

gbymca.org 

266 College Street, Burlington 

802-862-8993 x150 

tpawlik@gbymca.org 

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We recognize that kids need a safe and 

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where they can develop skills, have fun, and 

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225151 

neW! Family Friday Nights 

Friday | 6:00P - 8:00P 

A Session I: April 13 

B Session II: May 18 

Miller Community Recreation Center Gymnasium 


Families, this is a great way for you and your 

family to have fun and play together!! Each 

family night will be centered around a theme 

for the evening. Join us for an evening of family 

fun. A healthy snack will also be served each 

family night!! April 13th-Family Minute to Win It, 

May 18-Family Fitness Challenge and Healthy 

Nutrition activities. Register the Friday prior to 

the event. 

225150 A 

neW! Family trip 

tunbridge Fair 

Saturday, September 15 | 8:00A – 5:00P 

Pick-up at Miller Community Recreation Center 


Take the family and forget about driving to the 

fair and ride the Burlington Parks and Recreation 

Bus. The Tunbridge World’s Fair began in 1867 

and has been held for 138 years. The annual 

fair continues to this day with demonstrations of 

farming and agricultural traditions and working 

antique displays, horse and ox pulling, horse 

racing, cattle and horse shows, junior exhibits, 

midway, fair food and lots of free shows. 

Register by Friday, September 7. 


41715 A 

neW! Vt Maple Festival 


Pick-up at Burlington High School by Bus 


Pack a lunch, jump on the bus with the kids 

and ride to St. Albans for the famous VT Maple 

Festival. There is “Something for everyone” 

including the parade, pony rides, face painting, 

sugar-on-snow and free entertainment on the 

Main Street Stage. Bring cash for snacks and 

goodies. Some additional activities do charge 

a fee. 

41717 A 

neW! Hot Air Balloon 

Festival 

Saturday, July 7 | 5:15P – 8:30P 

Bus pick-up, Leddy Parking Lot 


Grab the kids and a camera, some snacks for 

the road and we will be off to the colorful Stowe 

Balloon Festival at the Stoweflake Resort and 

Spa. We will enjoy live entertainment, food 

and drinks as well as a children’s corner with 

activities for the little ones. The launch is at 6:30 

sharp. For additional cost of $10.00 per person, 

you may choose to go up, up (but not away!) in 

a tethered balloon! 

41718 A 

neW! Mazza’s Corn Maze 

Saturday, September 29 | 9:30A-1:00P 

Bus pick-up at Leddy Parking Lot 


Pack up the kids and a lunch and hop on the 

bus. We will follow our maps through the most 

extensive corn maze in Chittenden County. Past 

participants say that it is “amazing” and that 

they “zipped right through!” Your map will be 

stamped at all checkpoints. Bring lunch, water 

and sunscreen and your sense of adventure! 

GO 

PLAY!

summer skating programs -Leddy Park Arena 

Ice Show 

twice told tales 

Saturday, May 5, 4:00 | 4:00P 

Donations accepted at the door 

Come join us for this great local ice show starring 

Burlington Parks and Recreation group lesson 

skaters as well as skaters from the Champlain 

Valley Skating Club, the Vermont Children’s Theatre 

On Ice, the adult theatre troupe On Thin Ice and the 

Ice Crystals Synchronized Skating Team. 

summer Figure skating 

school 

June 18-August 31 

Monday-Saturday | 60min Sessions 

Leddy Park Arena 

Skaters of all ages and skating levels are welcome 

and may choose to register for ice time for private 

skating lessons, intro to private skating lessons 

or to practice skills. Ice time is sold in sixtyminute 

sessions Monday-Saturday. For complete 

information please call 865-7558 and we will help 

you arrange a great summer of skating. Join us for 

Summer Figure Skating School 2012-the summer is 

the coolest time to skate. 

introduction to Private 

skating Lessons 

June 18 - August 31 

$10 per 60 min session ice time. 

Paid to the arena plus $15 per 30 min lesson 

paid directly to the instructor. 

Have you always wanted to try private skating 

lessons but weren’t sure where to begin? This 

special introduction to private skating lesson 

program may be just the thing! Introduction to 

private skating lessons offer 30 minutes of private 

lesson and 30 minutes of practice time. This 

program is only available to skaters who are not 

currently in private lessons with any coach. Call the 

Arena at 865-7558 to arrange your lesson(s). 

542000 

summer Group skating 

Lessons 

Choose one or more weeks! 

12:45 - 1:30P 

A June 18 – June 22 

B June 25 – 29 

C July 2 – 6* (no class on July 4) 

D August 20 – 24 

Resident $50 / Non-Resident $60 Per week 

This class for beginners and advanced 

beginners is a great way to introduce children to 

skating and to practice and learn skating skills. 

Class is for children ages 3 and older. Skaters 

may register for one or more weeks of summer 

group lessons. 

Public skating and stick 

& Puck sessions 

Come and practice your skills and stay cool 

during summer public skating and stick and puck 

sessions. Visit www.enjoyburlington. com or call the 

arena hotline at 862-8869 for updated schedules. 

To resister for Leddy Park Arena 

Skating 

ProgramS 

~Call 865-7558 

541000 

Cool Camp skate & swim 

Mon - Fri | 12:00 - 5:00P 

A July 9-13 

B July 23-27 

C August 6-10 

D August 13 - 17 

Resident $150 / Non-resident $170 Per week 

Grades K-6: COOL CAMP SKATE AND SWIM at 

Leddy Park Arena is an afternoon SKATE AND 

SWIM CAMP designed for children ages five to 

twelve. Four sessions of COOL CAMP will be 

offered. Each session of COOL CAMP will feature 

both skating and swimming instruction as well 

as supervised skating and swimming practice. 

Campers will also enjoy games, crafts and activities 

focused on a different theme each week. Campers 

will be grouped by ability for skating and swimming 

instruction. Skaters may register for one or more 

weekly sessions. Sample Daily schedule: Lunch 

and Activities, Skating Lessons and Practice, Swim 

Lessons and Practice, Crafts, Games. 

541101 A-B 

Hat trick CAMP! 

Monday – Friday, 12:00 – 5:00pm 

A July 16 – July 20 

B July 30 – August 3 

Resident $150 / Non-residents $170 

A New Cool Camp for Aspiring Hockey Players! For 

Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. 

Campers may register for both sessions Camp 

Features: 2+ hours of ice time and instruction Off 

Ice drills Supervised activities and fun on the beach! 

Learn proper stickhandling techniques & moves, 

basic skating & power skating with focus on correct 

body positioning, edge control, long strides and 

agility drills to improve the player’s balance, strength 

and speed. 

Host A Cool summer 

Party at Leddy Arena 

Want a fun and different way to celebrate a 

birthday, family reunion, anniversary or gettogether 

with friends, family or co-workers? 

Consider having a skate and swim party at Leddy 

Park! Located right next to Leddy Beach, your 

group can come and skate and then head to the 

beach to continue the party if you choose. Ice 

time is available throughout the summer and is a 

unique, affordable way to stay cool and have fun 

-for all ages! Leddy Arena offers skate rentals and a 

snack bar for your convenience while Leddy Beach 

has picnic tables, grills and a long sandy and very 

secluded quiet beach. For information on reserving 

ice time for your summer skate party, please call 

the Arena at 865-5399 


544000 

summer Beginner Hockey 

Class for Ladies 

July 11-August 29 

Wednesdays | 8:20-9:20P 

Resident / Non-Resident: $80 

Has the hockey bug bit you? Want to come over 

to the rink and have some fun, exercise and learn 

the basics of hockey? Then this class is for you. 

Equipment needed: hockey skates and helmet with 

mask, gloves, shin pads and stick. 

543000 

summer Advanced Adult 

Group skating Clinics 

Mondays | 6:15 - 7:45P 

A June 18-July 16 

B July 23-August 20 


This exciting class is designed for the adult skater 

who is ready to learn more advanced skating skills. 

The class will focus on mastery and improvement 

of skating skills including turns, spins and jumps. 

Burlington Amateur 

Hockey Association 

(BAHA) 

Did you know that the Burlington Amateur Hockey 

Association (BAHA) offers youth hockey programs 

for girls and boys from the ages of 4-18? It’s true! 

BAHA provides hockey not only for Burlington 

kids, but also for kids from Colchester, Winooski 

and surrounding towns that do not have their own 

hockey programs. Get into hockey -it’s a sport that 

you can enjoy for a lifetime! 

• Initiation “House” Programs for Beginners 

• Non-travel Teams 

• Travel Teams Competing 

with Other Local Area Teams 

• All-Girls Hockey Teams 

• Practices and Games 

• Several hours of ice time weekly, 

October-February 

For more information please visit 

bahabobcats.com 

Champlain Valley skating 

Club (CVsC) 

Continue your private skating lessons into the 

fall-join the Champlain Valley Skating Club!CVSC 

offers individual professional instruction and 

practice sessions at Leddy and Gutterson Arenas 

throughout the school year. The Champlain Valley 

Open Competition will be held at Leddy, July 23-25. 

Skaters do not have to be a certain age or skating 

ability to join CVSC. Our current membership 

includes over 170 people both females and males 

who range in age from four years old to senior 

citizens! Members of CVSC may also be eligible to 

join Vermont Children’s Theatre on Ice (VCTI), The 

Ice Crystals Synchronized Skating Team (ICSST), or 

On Thin Ice Adult Ice Theatre Team (OTI). For more 

information visit champlainvalleyskatingclub.org. 

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skating programs

adult programs 

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21014 A 

New North End yoga 


Mondays, 6:00P - 7:15P 


Kid’s Room 


Hatha Yoga will help you restore balance 

between body and mind while exercising every 

part of your body in a systematic way. Using 

stretches, postures, deep breathing and deep 

relaxation, you will experience release from both 

mental and physical tension while you become 

more limber and toned. This yoga class is 

beginner friendly. Instructor Holly Hauser. 

22083 C 

Fitness & Aging Class 

April 17 – June 7 

Tues & Thurs | 11:30A - 1:00P 




This class will give participants the opportunity 

to learn the principles of a healthy lifestyle. 

Senior Olympic Gold Medalist Barbara Jordan 

(M.S. M.Ed.) will cover flexibility, strength 

training, cardiovascular fitness, balance, 

coordination, nutrition, weight management & 

stress reduction. Exercises can be adapted for 

any level of fitness. Minimum 15 / Maximum 25. 

43214 A 

neW! strawberry Jam Class 

Thursday, June 21 | 5:30P – 8:00P 




It’s strawberry season and picking time. Picking 

strawberries is a Vermont favorite. We will take 

those fresh strawberries and make jam to take 

home to enjoy with family and friends. Register 

by Thursday, June 14. 

43224 A 

neW! tai Chi Class 

May 30 – July 25 





Ever thought about trying Tai Chi? If you’ve 

ever taken a class, you may have found a 

lot of choreography with a form that is long 

and complicated. While this style of teaching 

is useful, it often postpones answering the 

question of why you’re going through all that 

work in the first place. Try a class and I’ll 

show how Tai Chi is about much more than 

performing a set of movements and how it can 

have a direct influence on your every activity. 

In the course of the session, you will learn the 

eight movement foundational postures of Wu 

Style Tai Chi. These postures are a container 

for the Neigong principles that develop internal 

power and relaxation and can be used for many 

different purposes. No previous experience is 

required. See www.greenleaftaichi.com for more 

information. No class on Wednesday, July 4th. 

Register by Wednesday, May 23rd. 

42416 

neW! Dog obedience Class 

Thursdays | 6:00P - 7:00P 

A Session I: May 3 – June 7 

B Session II: August 2 – September 6 




Basic Manners. Communicate effectively with 

your dog and strengthen your relationship with 

your canine partner. In this 6 week course, 

you will learn to teach your dog every-day 

basic behaviors such as sit, stay, down, 

come, and loose-leash walking using positive 

reinforcement-based training methods. Problem 

behaviors such as jumping, and doggie 

greetings will also be addressed. You will gain 

a better understanding of how your dog thinks 

while your dog improves his manners! This class 

is for dogs aged 5 months and older with little 

to no previous training. All dogs must be current 

on all vaccinations. Dogs DO NOT attend first 

class. Taught by Mountain Mutts of Shelburne. 

Register by April 26th for Session I. Register by 

July 26th for Session II. 


43225 A 

neW! Historical Parks 

tour of Burlington 

Wednesday, May 30 | 10:00A - 2:00P 

Meet at the Miller Community Recreation Center 



Join us for a historical tour of our Burlington 

parks with Muriel More, one of our areas most 

knowledgeable community members on the 

history of our parks in Burlington. We will also be 

having a picnic lunch at the Fire House Gallery, 

and discussion at the end of the park tour. 

Register by Wednesday, May 23rd. 

43217 A 

neW! Art History/Adult 

Pastels 

Mondays | 6:00P – 7:30P 

April 2 – May 14* 


Art Room 


*Class will not meet on 04/23/2012. No 

experience necessary for this class. Create a 

different 12x18 pastel composition each week, 

exploring the works of some of art’s greatest 

masters! We will find inspiration through works 

such as Edvard Munch’s The Scream, Vincent 

Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Harvest de la Crau, 

Monet’s Regatta at Argenteail, and more. The 

Young Rembrandts step by step method helps 

artists of all ages develop their creative talents. 

Please wear and old shirt or smock to class. 

Register by Monday March 26. 

41691 A 

neW! Women in the Woods 

outdoor skills/Campout 

Friday, May 25 | 6:00P-8:00P 

Saturday, May 26 | 10:00A-1:00P* 

*bring lunch 

Saturday, June 2 | 7:00P overnight 

Schmanska Lawn Location: Schmanska Park 


Age Range: 40 and up. Women in the Woods- 

Outdoor Skills/Campout- Get together with 

other women and practice outdoor skills. 

Study clothing and shelter, knots, backcountry 

medicine, survival skills and the philosophy 

of minimum impact camping. Then go on a 

wilderness overnight and enjoy a tasty meal 

cooked over an open fire. Instructor: Yvette 

Mason- Class meets Friday, May 25, Saturday, 

May 26 campout begins Saturday, June 2nd at 

6:30 PM.


43222 A 

Basics of Fly Fishing 

Saturday, May 19 | 8:00A – 5:00P 




Come learn the basics of fly fishing which will 

include instruction in knot tying, selecting the 

correct flies, casting a fly rod, equipment needed 

for fly fishing, and where to fish!! We will then be 

traveling to a local stream to practice. Please 

bring a back pack filled with a lunch, water, 

sunscreen, and clothing for weather that day. 

We will provide equipment for that day, along 

with renting waders and boots for participants. 

Register by Friday, May 11th. 

43215 A 

neW! Pie Making Class 

Wednesdays | 6:00P – 8:00P 

April 11 – May 2 No class April 25 




Come to the Miller Center for Pie Making that 

is good enough to take to grandma’s house. 

Each week will be a different pie to take home 

and enjoy. Learn to make the crust from scratch 

and yummy pie filling. Register by Wednesday 

April 4. 

Adult and Masters 

track & Field 

June 18-July 25 

Mon & Wed | 6:00 - 8:00P 

Rice H.S.Track 

NO FEE. Track open to adults. 

43216 A 

neW! Adult First Aid & CPr 

Thursdays | 6:00P – 7:30P 

April 12 - 19 




Green Mountain Safety First Aid and CPR adult 

course. April 12th covers First Aid and April 19th 

covers CPR. Register by Thursday, April 5. 

43218 A 

neW! Container Gardens 

Thursday, May 3 | 6:00P – 8:00P 


Art Room 


Learn about pot types, color, texture and light 

consideration. Flowers for hot shady conditions 

and growing edibles. Class is taught by a 

gardening professional. Register by Thursday, 

April 26. 

22270 A 

Adult Golf Lessons 

Mondays | 6:00P - 7:00P 


Links at Lang Farm 


Golf is one of the fastest growing sports in 

America and it’s not too late to get started. The 

Links’ professional staff utilizes a state-of-the-art 

practice facility to introduce swing basics and 

the rules of the game. 


42740 A 

Adult team tennis 


June 20 – July 25 

Leddy Park Tennis Courts 


Tennis pros from Sports & Fitness Edge will 

teach all-inclusive introductory skills of tennis, 

combined with instruction in doubles play and 

scoring. Tennis is an active game you can play 

for a lifetime. 

scrabble 

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. 

2:00P - 6:00P 

McClure Multi-Gen Center 

241 N.Winooski Ave 

First session is FREE, then $3/session. 

Join some of Vermont’s best SCRABBLE 

players for four rounds of everyone’s favorite 

crossword brand game. Bring your board, your 

wordy brain, and your sense of fun! This official 

National Scrabble Association club meets from 

2:00PM – 6:00 PM every 2nd and 4th Sunday 

of the month at the McClure Mulitgenerational 

Center at 241 North Winooski Avenue. All ages 

are welcome. For more information contact 

Jeffrey at 862-9912. This event is made 

possible by Burlington Parks & Recreation, The 

Champlain Senior Center, and National Scrabble 

Association Club #612. 

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adult programs

2012 Bocce schedule 

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Meeting of the Burlington 

Bocce Club (BBC) 

Wednesday, May 2 | 7:00P – 9:00P 

All are welcome to come and discuss the 

coming bocce season: tournaments and 

leagues, rule changes, court improvements 

and more. The meeting will be held in the Pine 

Street offices of the Department of Parks and 

Recreation. Refreshments will be provided. 

Ladder tournament starts 

Friday, June 1 

Join for summer long singles competition. 

Contact Zander Ponzo (zponzo@uvm.edu, 324- 

1284.) for more information about the ladder 

and how to register. The fee for the season 

and championship tournament is $10 for BBC 

members and $20 for non-BBC members. 

team rosters submitted 

Friday, June 1 

We will have at least one doubles league, 

and each team can have up to four players. 

Rosters must be submitted to Zander by this 

date. League rules and specifications will be 

distributed during early June and a schedule 

made and distributed to players. League play 

will start in the middle of June. If you do not 

have a team, just submit your name to Zander. 

To promote competition, the league/s may be 

handicapped. For more information contact 

Zander. The fee is $15 per person for BBC 

members and $20 per person for nonmembers. 

orientation and instruction 

Sunday, June 10 | 1:00P 

Information will be provided about the courts, 

leagues and tournaments. Basic instruction 

will be provided for those who want it, and a 

skills contest will be held to help determine fair 

handicaps for league play. Handicaps will be 

based on skills contest and past performance 

in bocce on BBC’s courts. Participants who do 

not have a team will be assigned to one. 

open Doubles tournament 

Saturday June 17 | 9:00A 

(June 18 is the rainout back-up date) The fee 

for the tournament is $7.00 per person for 

currently registered BBC members, and $14.00 

per person for non-BBC members. Registration 

for the tournament closes Saturday, June 17 at 

8:45am. Depending on the number of entrants, 

the tournament will either be double elimination 

or round robin. For registration and more 

information contact Zander. 

Men’s singles tournament 

Saturday, July 7 | 9:00A 

(July 8 is the rainout back-up date) The fee for 

the tournament is $7.00 per person for currently 

registered BBC members, and $14.00 per 

person for non-BBC members. Registration 

for the tournament closes Saturday, July 7 at 






Women’s singles 

tournament 

Saturday, July 14 | 9am 

(July 15 is the rainout back-up date) The fee for 

the tournament is $7.00 per person for currently 

registered BBC members, and $14.00 per 

person for non-BBC members. Registration 

for the tournament closes Saturday, July 14 at 





singles 

tournament~Novice* 

Saturday, July 21 | 9:00A 

The fee for the tournament is $7.00 per person 

for currently registered BBC members, and 

$10.00 per person for non-BBC members. 

Registration for the tournament closes 

Saturday, July 14 at 8:45am. *A novice is any 

player whose name is not on a courtside BBC 

plaque for a first or second place finish in either 

singles or doubles. 

Doubles 

tournament~Novice* 

July 21, Saturday | 1:30P 




Registration for the tournament closes 

Saturday, July 14 at 1:15pm. *A novice is any 

player whose name is not on a courtside BBC 

plaque for a first or second place finish in either 

singles or doubles. 

Mixed Doubles tournament 

Saturday, August 4 | 9:00A 

(August 5 is the rainout back-up date) The 

fee for the tournament is $7.00 per person for 



for the tournament closes Saturday, August 4 at 




information contact Zander 

Vermont senior Games 

Saturday, August 11 | 9:00A 

Sunday, August 12 | 9:00A 

Singles will be held on Saturday, while doubles 

are on Sunday. Fees and tournament structure 

for these games have not yet been set. To 

a large extent, the number of entrants will 

determine them. In case of a rainout, the 

competition will be held on the following 

weekend. For more information contact Zander 

at zponzo@uvm.edu, or 324-1284, or the 

Vermont Senior Games’ web site.



End of August/ 

Early september 

Leage Ends 

The specific ending date for the league or 

leagues will be determined once the league 

schedule/s has/have been determined. 

the Ladder 

September 2, Sunday | 8:00P 




Registration for the tournament closes Saturday, 

July 14 at 8:45am. 

Ladder tournament’s 

Championship 

September 8, Saturday | 9:00A 

(Sunday, September 9 in the rainout backup 

date) Players in positions 2-5 will have a double 

elimination tournament to determine who will 

play the season champion in the tournament 

final. A player, including the season champion, 

will be eliminated from the tournament after two 

losses. 

League/s Championship 

tournaments 

September (TBD) 

The format and dates for the league/s 

championship/s will be determined and 

distributed in August. 

Burlington Bocce 

Championship 

September 29, Saturday | 9:00A (singles) 

September 30, Sunday | 9:00A (doubles) 




Registration for the singles tournament closes 

Saturday, September 29 at 8:45am, for doubles 

registration closes Sunday, September 30 and 




information contact Zander. The rainout dates 

for the tournaments are October 6 & 7. 


tournament of Champions 

October 13, Saturday | 9:00A 

This tournament is open to anyone who has 

placed first in a singles or doubles championship 

on BBC’s courts during the 2012 season. The 

fee for the tournament is $15.00 per person for 



for the tournament closes Saturday, October 13 

at 8:45am. The rainout date is Sunday, October 

14. 

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2012 Bocce schedule

adults 50+ 

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especially for adults 50+ 

343820 A 

neW! Monday Morning 

Moseying 

Mondays | 9:00A – 2:00P 


May 7 / A Robert Frost Interpretive Trail 

Join us as we walk the Robert Frost Interpretive 

Trail in the Green Mountain National Forest, near 

Ripton Vermont. The trail is a gentle walk thru 

the meadows and forest, along with Robert 

Frost’s poems interpretively displayed along 

the way. Bring a lunch, wear sturdy shoes or 

hiking boots. Burlington Parks and Recreation 

will provide transportation and refreshing drinks. 

Please register a week before each walk. 

May 14 / B Charlotte Wildflower Farm 

Join us for a walk thru the wildflower farm’s 1/4 

mile loop trail through open fields, a running 

brook and a pond. Small signs thru out the 

paths offer fun and interesting stories and folk 

lore about wildflowers. Bring a lunch and we will 

provide refreshing drinks. Wear sturdy shoes or 

hiking boots. Burlington Parks and Recreation 

will provide the transportation. Register a week 

before each walk. 

June 4 / D Crown Point Historical Site 

Join us for a great historical visit, as we walk 

thru the ruins of the 18th century Crown Point 

Fort which was a site for both French and British 

soldiers, along with visiting the visitors center 

that is part of the fort. Wear sturdy shoes or 

hiking boots. Bring a lunch and we will provide 

refreshing drinks along with transportation to the 

fort. Register a week before each walk. 

spring/summer 

Mystery trips 

Pick-ups from Local Senior Housing 


43093 C 

Friday, May 25 | 10:00A – 2:00P 

Join us as we head to an unknown destination 

for a great time with friends old and new on 

the parks and recreation bus. We will enjoy a 

tasty lunch and take in all that Vermont has 

to offer!! The bus will pick up at local senior 

housing complexes. ( Our bus schedule will be 

announced a few days before each mystery trip). 

Register by a week before each mystery trip. 

43093 D 

Tuesday, August 28 | 10:00A - 3:00P 

Join us as we head to an unknown destination 

for a great time with friends olad and new on 

the parks and recreation bus. We will enjoy a 

tatsy lunch and take in all that Vermont has 

to offer!! The bus will pick up at local senior 

housing complexes. (Our bus schedule will be 

announced a few days before each mystery trip). 

Register one week before each mystery trip. 

42311 A 

senior Picnic 

Thursday, July 12 | 11:00A – 2:30P 

Oakledge Park Upper Shelter 


Join your friends at our annual outdoor picnic. 

Come out for food, fun and great music. Tickets 

for this event will go on sale June 1. Tickets 

can be purchased at the Burlington Parks and 

Recreation main offices (645 Pine Street) 864- 

0123, or the Champlain Senior Center (658- 

3585), or the Heineberg Senior Center (863- 

3982). Transportation will be available by request 

from Senior Housing and Community Centers. 

41719 A 

neW! Poetry Appreciation 

Mondays | 12:30P – 1:30P 


Heineberg Senior Center 

FREE. Do you read, write or just enjoy listening 

to poetry? Join VT poet, Yvette Mason, at the 

Heineberg Center as she welcomes you to the 

world of rhythm and rhyme. Please bring poetry 

to read. You will be encouraged to write and 

share--you will not be criticized or critiqued. 

41709 A 

neW! senior Memoir 

March 8 – April 12 

Thursdays | 1:00P – 2:00P 

Champlain Senior Center 

FREE. Come join us as we take a stroll down 

memory lane. We will read, write about and do 

projects that remind of us the good ol’ days of 

our youth. Writer and teacher, Yvette Mason, 

will be the leader as she encourages us to 

remember and honor our past. 


41708 A 

neW! reminisce with yvette 

February 8 – March 21 

Wednesdays | 11:00A - 12:00P 


FREE. Come join us as we remember the joys 

of our childhood. We will discuss, read and 

write about themes that the group decides 

upon, including music, period clothing, toys and 

games, what we did to amuse ourselves, the 

trouble we got into and more. Come with your 

memories and leave with a smile on your face. 

We will meet every Wednesday from 11:00am 

to noon, except Wed, February 29. Beginning 

Wed, February 8-March 21. 

43219 A 

neW! Gentle yoga/Pilates 


Tues & Thurs | 9:15A - 10:15A 

Perk Fitness 


Learn the importance of breath and calmness as 

you move through gentle standing postures with 

support and guidance. Beginning practice will 

move slowly through range of motion exercises 

and gently increases strength and stability 

around the joints. This class offers extra support 

to those who are looking to improve mobility 

in the hips, knees and back. Location: Perk 

Fitness 3060 Williston Road, South Burlington. 

Instructor: Carol Bennett, ACSM, CPT Register 

by Tuesday, April 3rd.


43212 

Lunch Bunch series 

Wednesdays | 10:00A – 2:00P 


April 11 / K Trader Dukes 

Enjoy a tasty lunch with friends and with our 

parks and recreation staff at the Trader Dukes 

Restaurant location in Williston. The parks and 

recreation bus will depart from local senior 

housing complexes and return after lunch. Bus 

pick ups will begin at 10:00 am and return by 

2:00 pm. (Our bus schedule will be announced 

before each lunch). Register by a week before 

each Lunch Bunch. 

May 9 / L Clover House Pub 

Join your friends and the parks and recreation 

staff for a lunch at the Clover House Pub. The 

Clover House Pub is located in Colchester. The 

parks and recreation bus will depart from local 

senior housing complexes and return after lunch. 

Bus will begin pick ups at 10:00 and return by 

2:00. (Our bus schedule will be announced a 

few days before each lunch). Register one week 

before each lunch bunch. 

June 6 / M Miguel’s 

Join friends and the parks and recreation 

staff for lunch outside on the deck at Miguel’s 

on Main Street in Burlington. The parks and 

recreation bus will depart from local senior 

housing complexes and return after lunch. Bus 

will begin pick ups at 10:00 and return by 2:00. 

(Our bus schedule will be announced a few days 

before each lunch). Register one week before 

each lunch bunch. 

432210 

neW! Northern Lights 

Cruises 

10:30A – 2:30P 

A Session I: June 8 - Friday 

B Session II: August 21 – Tuesday 

Pick-ups from local Senior Housing 


Join us for a luncheon cruise on the Northern 

Lights boat around Lake Champlain traveling 

around the lake passing Shelburne Bay, the 

Shelburne Shipyard, North Beach and then back 

to Burlington’s waterfront while enjoying a tasty 

lunch buffet during the cruise. The Burlington 

Parks and Recreation bus will depart from local 

senior housing complexes and return everyone 

back after the cruise. (Our department will 

announce a pick up schedule a few days before 

each cruise). Register for June 8th cruise by 

Friday June 1. Register for August 21 cruise by 

Tuesday August 14. 

34383 A 

neW! Mississiquoi 

Wildlife refuge 

Thursday, May 24 | 9:00A – 3:00P 

Meet at the Miller Community Recreation Center 


Join us for an exploration of the Mississiquoi 

Wildlife Refuge. The wildlife refuge is a major 

nesting ground area for migratory waterfowl. 

We will be part of a guided walk thru the refuge 

which will include looking for critters, bird 

watching, and exploring the refuge with one of 

the wildlife refuge’s staff. Participants are asked 

to bring a lunch, and we we’ll provide refreshing 

drinks. Register by Thursday, May 17th. 

34384 A 

Basics of Fly Fishing 

Thursday, June 7 | 8:00A – 5:00P 




Come learn the basics of fly fishing which will 

include instruction in knot tying, selecting the 

correct flies, casting a fly rod, equipment needed 

for fly fishing and where to fish!! We will then be 

traveling to a local stream to practice. Please 

bring a back pack filled with a lunch, snacks for 

the day, water, sunscreen, and proper clothing 

for weather that day. We will provide equipment 

for the day, along with renting waders and 

wading boots for participants. Register by 

Thursday, May 31st. 

43221 A 

neW! Beginning 

Water Colors 

April 3 - 24 

Tuesdays | 10:00A – 12:00P 

Miller Community Recreation Center, Art Room 


Explore color mixing and painting to produce 

colorful spring watercolor paintings. Get ready to 

have fun with colors!! We will contact you with a 

materials list of items needed for the class. 

34385 A 

neW! Personal/Group 

Fitness training 

March 19 – September 15 

Mon – Sat, 7:00A – 8:00P 


Multi-Use Room 


Our trainer will set up a personal fitness plan 

that fits you fitness needs and goals and work 

with you to achieve your fitness goals. We will 

set up a fitness plan for a group of no more than 

two particpants. Personal Fitness Session- 

1hr.-$50.00 Group Fitness Session- 1 hr., 2 

participants-$50. 


43223 A 

tai Chi Class 

May 29 – July 17 

Tuesdays | 9:00A – 10:00A 




Ever thought about trying Tai Chi? If You’ve 

ever taken a class, you may have found a 

lot of choreography with a form that is long 

and complicated. While this style of teaching 

is useful, it often postpones answering the 

questions of why you’re going through all 

that work in the first place. Try a class and I’ll 

show how Tai Chi is about much more than 

performing a set of movements and how it can 

have a direct influence on your every activity. 

In the course of the session, you will learn the 

eight movement foundational postures of Wu 

Style Tai Chi. These postures are a container 

for the Neigong principles that develop internal 

power and relaxation and can be used for many 

different purposes. No previous experience is 

required. See www.greenleaftaichi.com for more 

information. Register by Tuesday, May 22nd. 

24391 A 

neW! Crafty Hands Class 

July 6 – 27 

Fridays | 2:00P – 4:00P 



If you are looking for a new craft we have a 

class for you. Working with clay, fabrics, 

scrapbooking, photos and candle making. Each 

week will be a new medium to explore. Snacks 

and plenty of socializing provided. Register by 

Friday, June 30. 

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adults 50+ 


24392 A 

neW! No-sew Fleece 

Blankets 

Wednesday, April 18 | 10:00A - 1:00P 


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Making a new fleece blanket is quick and easy. 

In this class you will learn the simple steps of 

just how to make this unique blanket. Please 

bring two pieces of fleece fabric in the design 

of your choice. (i.e. a coordinating print and 

solid). Each piece should measure two yards 

each. Please bring a pair of scissors and a ruler. 

Note: Materials are not included as part of this 

class. Munchies will be provided. Register by 

Wednesday, April 11. 

24393 A 

neW! Container Gardens 

Tuesday, June 12 | 10:00A - 12:00P 



Learn about pot types, medium, color and 

texture considerations, flowers for hot or shady 

conditions and growing edibles. This class will 

be taught by a gardening professional. Register 

by Tuesday, June 5. 

24399 A 

Fly tying Basics 

May 17 - 31 

Thursdays | 10:00A – 12:00P 



Learn the basics to tying popular flies for fishing. 

What tools you need to get started and basic 

materials to get you started tying the popular 

nymphs, streamers and dry flies that are 

used on local Vermont Streams. Register by 

Thursday, May 10. 

34387 

neW! spirit of Ethan Allen 

Cruises 

10:00A – 11:30A 

A June 11, Monday 

B September 7, Friday 

Bus pick-up from Local Senior Centers 


Come aboard the famous Spirit of Ethan Allen lll 

to explore the depths of the shoreline as the ship 

cruises alongside the lake’s unique geographic 

formations. Savor the majestic beauty of the 

Adirondack and Green Mountain ranges that 

surround the lake. Coffee and pastries included. 

June 11th cruise register by Monday June 4. 

September 7th cruise register by Friday, August 

31st. 

24395 A 

neW! A Little taste of 

Adventure 

Tuesday, June 5 | 9:30A - 2:30P 

Northern Lights Rock and Ice Facility in Essex 

Junction 


Challenge yourself to climb the outside climbing 

wall, zip down the zip line and experience 

low and mid level challenges at the Northern 

Lights Rock and Ice Facility. Facilitated by the 

professional staff at Northern Lights Rock and 

Ice. A popular destination in Chittenden County 

for high ropes, low ropes courses, tubing and 

climbing. These challenges are for all ages. 

Get out and challenge yourself! Register by 

Tuesday, May 29. 


24396 

neW! key Life Decisions 

6:00P – 8:00P 

A Session I: April 19 & 23 

Thursday/Monday Pine Street Conference 

Room/This class is for retirees 

B Session II: June 14 & 21 

Thursday Robert Miller Community Center/This 

class is for non-retired 


This program is through Edward Jones 

Investments. At Edward Jones, we believe 

education is an important part of achieving your 

goals. We want to help you prepare for the 

future. That’s why we are excited to invite you 

to these upcoming seminars featuring several 

quest speakers that will cover these topics. 

1. Preparing your estate plan 

2. Estate Planning 

3 Understanding Taxes 

4. How to Prepare for the end of life 

April 19/23 class register by Thursday, April 12. 

June 14/21 register by Thursday, June 7. 

24397 A 

neW! Living Fit & Fun 

with Diabetic Cooking 

July 16 - 30 

Mondays | 10:00A – 12:00P 




Cook up some fun in this class. Learn healthy 

cooking methods and some new recipes ideas. 

Samples will be provided. Register by Monday 

July 9. 

24400 

out & About town trips 

Wednesdays | 10:00A – 2:00P 


A March 21 / Shelburne Country Store 

Shelburne Country Store. Five Guys for lunch. 

B April 18 / Snowflake Bentley Museum 

Snowflake Bentley Museum. Lunch at the 

Hungry Lion Restaurant in Jericho. 

C May 16 / Shelburne Winery 

Trip to the Shelburne Winery. Lunch at the 

Dutch Mill Restaurant in Shelburne. 

D June 13 / Ethan Allen Homestead 

Museum 

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and lunch at 

the Apollo Diner in Colchester-Was previously 

Libby’s Diner.

24401 A 

neW! spice it up! 

Cooking for 1 or 2 

Thursday, August 16 | 10:00A – 12:00P 




You are busy and active. You don’t have to 

live without great food. These recipes for one 

or two will help you cook delicious, healthy 

meals quickly, without the waste. Register by 

Thursday, August 9. 

24402 A 

neW! Corned Beef and 

Cabbage trip 

Saturday, March 17 | 10:00A - 2:00P 

Bus pick-up from local Senior Centers 


Dine on a tasty lunch of corned beef and 

cabbage at the Windjammer restaurant while 

listening to ye ol’ Irish ballads along the way. 

Register by Friday, March 9. 

24403 A 

tunbridge Fair trip 

Saturday, September 15 | 8:00A - 5:00P 

Bus pick-ups from local Senior Centers 


Forget about driving to the fair and ride the Parks 

and Recreation bus. The Tunbridge World’s 

Fair began in 1867 and has been held for 138 

years. The annual fair continues to this day 

with demonstrations of farming and agricultural 

traditions and culture, working antiques displays, 

horse and ox pulling, horse racing, cattle and 

horse shows, junior exhibits, midway, fair food 

and lots of free shows. Register by Friday, 

September 7. 

Burlington senior Centers 

the Heineberg senior 

and Community Center 

14 Heineberg Road, Burlington 

863-3982 | heinebergseniorcenter.org 

Mission: The Heineberg Senior and Community 

Center is a friendly, supportive gathering 

place for older adults. We celebrate a variety 

of opportunities to achieve a higher quality 

of life. Programming includes the content 

areas of Health and Wellness, Community 

Engagement, Nutrition, and Social and 

Recreation. We appreciate the collaborations 

we have with Burlington Parks and Recreation. 

Some programs that we offer: All lunch and 

learn workshops will happen on Thursdays at 

10:30am. Specific dates TBA. Register for lunch, 

suggested donation is $3.00. 

on-going Programs 

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month 

at 10am for an Informational Gathering. The 

month’s calendar will be reviewed as well as 

guest speakers in the interest of senior issues will 

be presented. 

Line Dance Class with Donna Zeo 

Wedesdays at 1:00P This is a traditional ballroom 

style dance class, no partner necessary, 

good exercise and fun. 

Jazzercise Light 

Monday/Friday at 9:30A. Tuesday/ 

Thursday at 9:00A. Led by qualified 

instructors, this is a fun way to exercise. 

sitting yoga 

Tuesdays at 12:30P. FREE! An evidenced 

based program that uses gentle stretch and 

yoga exercises. 

Book Club 

In collaboration with the Fletcher Free Library, 

this group meets the second and fourth 

Monday of each month at 12:30P to 

discuss a book. 

Heineberg Chorus 

The group, led by Sylvia Stebbins, practices 

every Friday at 10:00A. All new voices 

welcome. The group does performances at 

many venues. 

Cribbage and Bridge 

Groups meets every Thursday at 12:30P 

to play cribbage or bridge. All new players 

welcome. 

supper at Five 

Once a month, we host a supper at 5pm. 

Dates each month may vary, call to find out 

when the next one happens. $5 

Arts and Crafts Group 

This group meets every Monday at 12:30P 

to work on projects, all new members welcome. 

Noon-time Lunch program 

Enjoy a fully balanced hot meal Monday through 

Friday at 11:45am. Suggested donation is $3.00. 


the Champlain 

senior Center 

241 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington 

658-3585 | champlainseniorcenter.org 

The Champlain Senior Center provides a wealth 

of programs that address the whole health of 

participants. 

Walking Program 

Mon - Fri | 8:00-10:30A 

Walking Program ends June 17th 

Miller Community & Recreation Center 

FREE!! Join the many adults and seniors walking 

daily in the Miller Center gymnasium. We will be 

walking every weekday morning until the end of 

the school year. Walking is a great way to keep in 

shape and also a great way to meet new people. 

Meals 

We offer a lunchtime meal weekdays (for a 

suggested donation of $3) and an evening meal 

monthly. On Tuesday enjoy our Fresh Chef 

home-made lunches prepared by Chef John 

Benjamin. The cost is $3 and all are welcome. 

If you are coming to lunch or dinner, please call 

us a day ahead so we can count you in. Be sure 

to check out our website for meal menus and 

events. 

Exercise Program 

We offer four popular exercise programs at NO 

CHARGE. Armchair exercise is every weekday at 

11:30A led by Center Participants. Gentle Yoga 

with Paige McCormick is Mondays at 12:30P. 

Gentle Tai Chi offered Tuesdays at 2P is taught 

by practicioner Madeleine Pait-Landolt and 

NEW! Zumba Gold, a latin style dance exercise 

program that can be done standing or seated 

and is led by certified instructor StaciAnne Grove 

at 5:15P on Mondays. 

neW! Memoir Writing 

Yvette Mason, a professional English teacher and 

published writer, encourages us to remember 

and honor our pasts through memoir writing, 

reading and projects. Classes are designed to 

accommodate beginners through professional 

writers. Class is held at 1:00P on Thursday. 

Bridge Club 

If you want to play one day or every week, join 

this non-competitave club on Thursdays at 

1:00P. 

Computer lessons & Lab 

We have a small computer lab that is open 

for seniors during office hours. We offer basic 

classes and private consultations. Call our center 

for times and places. 

Community Dinner & 

NPA Meetings 

A homemade community dinner is offered free 

on the second Thursday of each month. The 

dinners are immediately followed by the local 

NPA meeting. 

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adults 50+

community gardening 

the BACG spring Pot Luck 

Saturday, April 14 | 6:00P - 8:30P 

Robert Miller Community Center, 130 Gosse Ct. 

Join us to kick off the gardening season at the 

annual spring pot luck. Bring a dish to share 

(with an ingredients/recipe label). There will be 

special guest speakers, seed giveaways and 

a silent auction. Please bring your own dishes 

and cutlery to help us reduce waste. This year’s 

special topic is seed saving, presented by 

Anne Miller, Jhuma Dulal, and Rita Neopaney. 

Anne has been hand-pollinating and seed 

saving vegetables since the late 1980’s in the 

Marshfield Area and we are excited to hear 

about her experience. Jhuma Dulal and Rita 

Neopaney will broaden our perspectives on seed 

saving through explaining seed saving in the 

Bhutanese culture. 

Archibald & riverside 

Neighborhood Gardens 

growteamvt.com 

Grow Team ONE coordinates two neighborhood 

gardens in the Old North End: the Archibald 

Neighborhood Garden on Archibald Street, 

across from H.O. Wheeler School, and the 

Riverside Neighborhood Garden on Intervale 

Avenue, behind the 699 Riverside Avenue 

apartments. Gardeners work with a team of 

mentors who hold gardening and wellness 

workshops at the sites. Space for the gardens 

has been provided by the Visiting Nurse 

Association of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties 

and the Burlington Housing Authority. The 

independently run gardens are sponsored by 

Burlington Parks&Recreation Department with 

support from Intervale Compost Products and 

guidance from Friends of Burlington Gardens. 

Gardeners who are interested in plots at the 

neighborhood garden sites or want to get 

involved, contact GrowTeam ONE - growteam@ 

yahoo.com 

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Burlington Area Community Gardens 

Gardening for a better tomorrow. 

Need a place to grow your own vegetables, flowers and herbs? Sign up to reserve a full (approximately 700 sq feet) 

plot for $60each ($65 for non-residents) at a Burlington Area Community Garden (BACG) site. Perfect for the first year 

gardener, BACG offers half-sized plots for $37 each ($42 for non-residents). Novice and Family Friendly plots for $20 

each ($25 for non-residents) are also available and are a great way to introduce young children and new gardeners to the 

wonders of nature. The seasonal fee includes BACG membership; The BACG eNews,, water access, spring and fall site 

preparation, invitations to garden gatherings, and an opportunity to meet other gardeners in your area. Depending on the 

weather plots open for planting in early May and close in mid-October. Special rates and free seeds are available to those 

with limited incomes; to apply for scholarship, contact Chittenden Community Action at 863-6248. 

To register for your plot, contact Burlington Parks and Recreation at 864-0123. 

Become part of the gardening community today! 

Gardening Education 

opportunities 

About the BACG Gardening Class Instructor: 

Tobiah Schulman has gardened, landscaped, 

and farmed professionally in a wide range of 

settings for the past ten years. She holds 

a Bachelor’s degree in Plant & Soil Science 

from the University of Vermont, a certificate in 

Permaculture Design, and a constant desire to 

learn more about growing and using plants. She 

grows and preserves as much of her own food 

as possible. For the last four years, Tobiah has 

run her own landscaping business, Down to 

Earth Gardening providing consultation, design, 

implementation, and landscape maintenance for 

both vegetable and flower gardens. 


42412 B 

organic Pest Management 

Wednesday, April 4 | 5:30P - 7:30P 



Learn how to stay one step ahead of the pests 

in your garden! Learn what organic really means 

and how to use organic methods properly. Find 

out which bugs you are most likely to face, how 

to exclude them, attract other bugs to attack 

them, and if all else fails, some non-toxic sprays 

you can make in your own kitchen to knock 

them back. Don’t let the bugs get the best of 

your garden while you eat the leftovers!

42413 B 

No-till Gardening 

Saturday, May 5 | 10:30A – 12:00P 

Calahan Community Garden 


Learn to garden without tilling with a tractor or 

digging up beds! Never double dig a bed again. 

Save back breaking labor while you smother 

weeds, keep soil moist with minimal watering, 

and have a garden to be proud of with minimal 

effort. Sounds too good to be true, but you can 

No-Till garden too! 

Beyond BACG 

Garden Class offerings 

Beyond the BACG sponsored classes, there 

are many other garden and food related classes 

being offered by The Friends of Burlington 

Garden, Grow Team ONE, City Market and 

Burlington Permaculture. To register for these 

classes, please visit the respective website of 

each organization. 

season Extension/Cold 

Frame Building 


FREE! Learn how to extend the Vermont 

growing season with cold frames and mini hoop 

houses. Instructor Paul Schwartzkopf leads this 

hands-on workshop. Please email growteam@ 

yahoo.com to register. 

BACG Annual Plant sale 

bibens Ace Hardware on Saturday, may 19. 

Come on out and get your plants for the growing season, 

while supporting local causes and business. This plant sale 

is made possible through a partnership between Bibens Ace 

Hardware, BACG, and RedWagon Plants. 

red Wagon Plants 

Offering a diverse selection of seedlings and 

fruiting plants as well as on-site workshops. 

Look for their plants in local retail outlets 

around Burlington. Check the website at www. 

redwagonplants.com for more information on 

upcoming events or call 802-482-4060. 

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oPPortuNitiEs 

the Community teaching 

Garden 

The Riverside Neighborhood Garden offered 

through Friends of Burlington Gardens (FBG), 

is a program designed to help beginning 

gardeners learn how to garden organically. 

The 20-week hands-on program runs from 

mid May to late September. Applications for 

the CTG Class of 2012 are available from 

FBG at www.burlingtongardens.org or call the 

office at 802-861-4769 

The Community Teaching Garden at Ethan Allen 

Homestead is a hands-on beginning gardening 

program. Participants learn how to plant, 

cultivate, harvest, and preserve fresh vegetables. 

Classes are held at the CTG site on Monday and 

Thursday evenings from May 7 through October 

4. The CTG course fee is $130 per person if 

sharing a raised bed, or $220 per person for an 

individual raised bed. The course fee includes 

44 class sessions of instruction, seeds, plants, 

supplies, water, use of garden tools and raised 

beds, 3 garden potlucks, and all the delicious 

fresh produce participants can grow and eat. 

Scholarships available thanks to the Frank Way 

Memorial Scholarship Fund. We partner with 

City Market to help spread the word about their 

amazing food related educational offerings. Visit 

their site for information about upcoming classes 

and events. 


Branch out 

Burlington! (Bob!) 

Branch out Burlington! is a group of volunteers 

dedicated to increasing the number of trees that 

line our streets and sidewalks. We are always 

looking for more people who want to get 

involved and care for the trees in our lives. Here 

are some upcoming events for 2012: 

tree keeper training 

Wednesday, April 4 | 6:00P 

Parks & Recreation Bldg 

645 Pine Street 

tree Planting & 

tree sale Pickup 

Saturday, May 5 | 9:00A 

UVM Horticultural Farm 

Annual tree Walk 

Saturday, June 9 | 10:00A 

Ethan Allen Homestead 

For more information contact the City Arborist, 

Warren Spinner at 862-8245.Check out the 

BOB! website at branchoutburlington.org for 

meeting times & locations. 

Weeding Bees 

Tuesday, June 12 & July 10 | 5:30P 

Saturday, August 11 | 5:30P 

UVM Horticultural Farm 

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the Burlington 

Conservation Legacy 


Protecting & enhancing significant 

natural areas and open spaces within 

the City of Burlington. 

The Conservation Legacy Program strives to 

protect, preserve, and enhance natural areas 

and open space for all residents and visitors 

of Burlington through: 

• Land Stewardship 

protecting open space for future 

generations 

• Acquisition Planning 

providing public access and recreational 

opportunities 

• Conservation education 

demonstrating the benefits and value of 

open space. 

To learn more about the natural areas 

in your community, visit the Parks & 

Recreation website or give us a call at 

863-0420. 

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Full name of each household member age 

monthly earnings 

from work. 

(before deductions) 

monthly income from 

anFc, child support 

and alimony. 

monthly income from 

pensions, retirement 

and social security 

total monthly income $ 

all other 

income from 

last month 

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