Summer 2011 Programs - Town of Vernon

CHAPTER 1 ENTERING A WORLD WITHOUT WIRES 11Why Wi-Fi Is ImportantThe 802.11 standard is important because millions of people all over the world areusing this standard. They use it to connect without wires to the Internet when theyare on the road and away from their home or office. They are also using 802.11 tocreate wireless networks in their homes and offices.Although Wi-Fi is only a few years old, it’s important because it provides an assuranceof compatibility for 802.11 devices. Each Wi-Fi device will “talk” to every otherWi-Fi device—and the Wi-Fi Alliance has certified that this is the case! (For moreinformation about the Wi-Fi Alliance, see the sidebar “The Wi-Fi Alliance” earlier inthis chapter.)The Wi-Fi Alliance makes the unequivocal statement that “Wi-Fi labeled equipmentwill work with any other piece of wireless networking gear that also has the Wi-Filogo.” Without the assurance of Wi-Fi compatibility, you would probably go madtrying for interoperability in a world of widely divergent wireless devices.Every device with the Wi-Fi logo is also tested for functionality and durability by anindependent testing laboratory.Finally, the Wi-Fi Alliance, and the companies that form the Alliance, are engagedin an ongoing effort to expand wireless standards, and make wireless computing amore secure and enjoyable experience.Understanding Wi-Fi NetworksYou’re on the road and you’ve found a location with a Wi-Fi broadcast device thatyour mobile computer can talk to. A Wi-Fi broadcast device is variously referred toas an access point, an AP, or a hotspot.With your access point located, you’re ready to sit right down, establish a wirelessconnection, and start reading your email and surfing the Web, right? Not so fast,partner.It’s really important to understand that being able to “talk” with a wireless accesspoint just means that you can “talk” with a wireless access point. It doesn’t meanthat you can connect to the Internet unless the wireless access point is itself connectedto the Internet.So if Starbucks or whoever wants to provide you with the chance to surf on their turfwhile you sip that latte, Starbucks needs to provide an Internet connection.Generally, this connection is wired, and uses a cable or DSL (digital subscriber line)telephone line for high speeds.A high-speed wire brings the Internet to the location, and a Wi-Fi access pointbroadcasts the wireless Internet connectivity to wireless devices (in technogeek-speak,the wireless devices are generically referred to as clients).

SUMMER CAMPSSESSIONS (Newhoca, Center375, Valley Falls, Henry Park, KiddieCamp and Teen Camp)SESSION 1: June 27-July 1SESSION 2: July 5-July 8(No camp July 4)SESSION 3: July 11-July 15SESSION 4: July 18-July 22SESSION 5: July 25-July 29SESSION 6: August 1-August 5SESSION 7: August 8-August 12SESSION 8: August 15-August 19POST CAMP: August 22-26FEESCENTER 375 AND VALLEYFALLS CAMPResidents: $75Non-Residents: $80HENRY PARK CAMPResidents: $60Non-Residents: $65CAMP NEWHOCAResidents: $90Non-Residents: $95KIDDIE CAMPResidents: $75Non-Residents: $80TEEN CAMPSESSIONS 1-5, 7,8Residents: $95Non-Residents: $100SESSION 6Residents: $125Non-Residents: $130EXTENDED A.M.Residents: $20Non-Residents: $25EXTENDED P.M.Residents: $30Non-Residents: $35POST CAMPResidents: $105Non-Residents: $110LATE FEELate fees apply to those who are notpicked up on-time. Fee is $5 for thefi rst 15 minutes, $1 per minute thereafter.**REGISTRATION IS DUE BY4PM ON THE THURSDAYBEFORE A SESSION BEGINS,PENDING AVAILABILITY**KIDDIE CAMPKiddie Camp is held at Center 375from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is forchildren ages 4-5 years old. Campersmeet in the Fitness Room of Center375 each day. This location also featuresplaying fi elds, playground and akiddie pool. Children do activities thatfocus on interaction with peers, havetheme weeks, physical fi tness, educationallearning activities, arts andcrafts, story time, movies and muchmore. Limit is 25 campers. Campersattending this camp ARE eligible toregister for the Center 375 ExtendedDay program. No bus transportation isprovided. Photo ID is required to signout your child.CENTER 375 CAMPThis camp is held at the Center 375from 9:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. and is forchildren ages 6-12 years old. This locationfeatures a swimming pool, softballfi eld for games, basketball court,playground, picnic area and an airconditioned indoor facility. Campersenjoy fun theme days, physical fi tness,arts and crafts, open swim and muchmore! Limit is 60 campers. Campersattending this camp ARE eligible toregister for the Center 375 ExtendedDay program. No bus transportation isprovided. Photo ID is required to signout your child.VALLEY FALLS NATURECAMPThis camp is held at Valley Falls Parkfrom 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is forchildren ages 6-12 years old. Campersmeet at the Valley Falls Pavilion inthe morning and are picked up there inthe afternoon. In the event of inclementweather, campers are to go to theValley Falls Barn. This camp featuresnature with special explorations in thepond, learn about fi shing, excursionson hiking trails, special guest presentersand much more! Along with funnature explorations, campers will alsoenjoy fun camp games, arts & crafts,swim time, basketball court and muchmore! Limit is 40. Campers attendingthis camp ARE eligible to registerfor the Valley Falls Extended Day program.No bus transportation is provided.Photo ID is required to sign outyour child.HENRY PARK CAMPThis camp is held at Henry Park from8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is for childrenages 6-12 years old. Campersmeet at the Picnic Grove in the morningand are picked up there in the afternoon.This location features a swimmingpool, multiple baseball fi elds forgames, basketball courts and a playgroundwith a spray pool. A free lunchprogram is offered at this site. Inthe event of inclement weather, camperswill be bused to one of the town’selementary schools. Limit is 80 campers.Campers are NOT eligible for theextended day program. No Bus transportationis provided. Please note thiscamp has longer camp hours. PhotoID is required to sign out your child.CAMP NEWHOCAThis camp is located at NewhocaPark which is on Middle Bolton Lakeand goes from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.It is for campers ages 6-12 years old.This camp features swimming in thelake, canoes & paddle boats, basketballcourts, hiking, fi eld games, anarts&crafts instructor, exciting themedays and much more! This camp alsohas indoor facilities featuring an Artsand Crafts cabin, Game Room (withFoosball tables, Air Hockey, boardgames, etc), Rec Hall and an offi ce.During sessions 2,4,6 and 8, campersages 10-12 are eligible to sign up for asleepover at Camp Newhoca. CampNewhoca is known for their excitingthemes. Such themes include Survivor,Caribbean, Movie Star, Olympicand much more! Camp Newhocawill defi nitely provide fun times, goodfriends and happy memories! PhotoID is required to sign out your child.Bus transportation is ONLY providedfrom Valley Falls: Drop-Off 8:45 a.m.Pick Up 3:45 p.m.TEEN CAMPThis camp is located at Henry Parkfrom 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is forchildren ages 12-15 years old. Thislocation features a swimming pool,baseball fi elds, basketball court, tenniscourt, volleyball court and muchmore! Campers play fi eld games, goswimming and go on fi eld trips twicea week. Such fi eld trips include LakeCompounce, rope courses, bowlingand much more. Session 6 will includean overnight trip to Club Getaway inKent, CT (brought back by populardemand) A free lunch program isoffered at this site. In the event ofinclement weather, campers will bebused to one of the town’s elementaryschools. Limit is 30 campers. Campersare NOT eligible for the extendedday program. No bus transportationis provided. Please note this camphas longer camp hours. Photo ID isrequired to sign out your child.EXTENDED DAYThis is an extension to the summercamp day that allows you to drop offyour child as early as 7:30a.m. andstay as late as 6:00p.m. in the evening.Campers needing ExtendedDay for Camp Newhoca and ValleyFalls will be located at Valley FallsPark (in the event of inclementweather it is held at the Valley FallsBarn). Camp Newhoca campers willbe bused to Newhoca Park. Campersneeding Extended Day for Center375 and Kiddie Camp will be locatedat Center 375. Please note, thisprogram is NOT available for HenryPark campers and teen campers, astransportation is NOT provided tosite. Photo ID is required to sign outyour child.POST CAMPThis program allows you to keep a normalschedule at the end of the summer.It is located at Center 375 andis for children ages 5-12 years old. Awide variety of camp activities are offeredas well as swimming. Camp runsfrom 7:30 a.m. –6:00 p.m. Photo ID isrequired to sign out your child.

KARATEThis karate program is for childrenages 5-12 years old. The Dragons andAdvanced classes are for children 5-8and the Preteen program is for children9-12 years old. Martial Arts willhelp your child develop self-defense,self-control, self-discipline and confi -dence. Trained instructors, under thedirect supervision of Kempo MasterRod Fuller of Hidden Dragon Karate,will teach the program. Program runsfor 6 weeks.When: WednesdaysSession I: June 22-July 27Session II: August 3-September 7Time: Dragons(Beginner)6:00-6:30 p.m.Advanced: 6:45-7:15 p.m.Preteen/Teen: 7:30-8:15 p.m.Where: Vernon Teen CenterFitness RoomFee: Residents $43Non-Residents $48Instructor: Hidden DragonsPEE WEE SOCCERYOUTH PROGRAMSThis coed program teaches the fundamentalsof soccer to young playersusing a variety of fun drills and activitiesdesigned to develop soccer skillsand a love for the game.Who: Ages 3&4; 5&6Where: Henry ParkWhen: Wednesday, Sept. 7-Oct. 12(please note that scheduled days mayvary due to the RHS Varsity Soccerschedule, though the majority ofmeetings will be on Wed.)Time: Ages 3 and 4: 5:30-6:15 p.m.Ages 5 and 6: 6:30-7:15 p.m.Fee; Residents $43Non-Residents $48AQUATICSSWIM LessonsSwim lessons are available at Horowitzand Community pools in the morningsand evenings. Lessons are heldMonday-Thursday and consist of twoweeks of 45-minute instruction. Fridayswill be reserved for make-uplessons in the case that we need tocancel swim lessons. Swim lessonswill not be cancelled if it rains, but willbe cancelled in the case of thunderand lightening (please call ahead tosee if classes will be cancelled due toweather), and in the case that there isa home swim meet for the Vernon GatorSwim Team. Descriptions are availableat Henry Park and on our Website:www.Vernon-ct.govREGISTRATION INFORMATION* ON-LINE registration for residentswill begin May 9th; www.vernon-ct.gov*In person registration For residentswill begin May 9th; after 12:00pm* ON-LINE registration for non-residentswill begin May 23rd; www.vernon-ct.gov*In person registration For nonresidentswill begin May 23rd; after12:00pmFEES$45 Residents$55 Non-Resident$80 Semi-Private Lessons Resident$100 Semi-Private LessonsNon-ResidentFACILITY LOCATIONSHorowitz PoolHenry Park, South Street 870-3527Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00-4:50 pmFee: $1.50 per personSaturday-Sunday 1:00-6:00pmCommunity Pool Hartford Turnpike870-3529Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00-4:50 pm;7:10 pm-7:50 pmFee: $2.00 per personSaturday-Sunday 1:00-6:00pm*Evening Swim Monday through Friday*Valley Falls ParkValley Falls Road 870-3528Hours: Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pmFee: $5.00 per car; $1.00 per walk-inNewhoca ParkGrier Road 647-7232Hours: Sunday-Saturday 11:00 am-6:00 pmFee: $5.00 per car; $1.00 per walk-inSEASON PASSESSeason Passes- A Season pass willgrant you admission to any of ouraquatic facilities for the summer season.Passes may be purchased at anyone of the four aquatic locations duringthe season.Adult PassChild PassResident $15 $10Non-Resident $20 $15Senior Citizen PassResident $12Non-Resident $17Free Boats!!!!Come and enjoy a day on Bolton Lake on acanoe or paddle boat. Newhoca Beach isoffering free boat rentals on Saturdays andSundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm startingJuly 2, 2011 through August 13, 2011. Formore information call 860-870-3520.Gator swim teamThe Vernon Gators swim team hadHOROWITZ POOL SWIM LESSON SCHEDULELevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6Tiny Tots9:50 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:50 p.m.XXXXXXXXXXSession One: June 27-July 8Session Two: July 11-July 22Session Three: July 25-August 5Session Four: August 8-August 19Level 1Level 2Tiny TotsSemi PrivateAdultXXXXSessions: Classes run Monday through Thursday; Fridays areused for make-upsXXXXXXXXX*Tiny Tots is only offered sessionstwo and four**Level 5 at 6:00pm Sessions 1 and3 ONLY**Level 6 at 6:00 pm Sessions 2 and4 ONLY*COMMUNITY POOL SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE10:35 a.m. 11:25 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:50 p.m. 6:40 p.m.XXXXXSessions: Classes run Mondaythrough Thursday; Fridays are usedfor make-ups *Adult Swim lessonsare only offered sessions two andfour*XXXa very strong 2010 season. The seasonbegins tentatively June 27; teamspractice in the eveningJunior Team 8 and under 25 yards (1 lap)9-12 years old 50 yards (2 laps)Senior Team 13-18 yrs. 50 & 100 yardsFee: $65 Residents $70 Non-residentsGuard start programThis course is designed for anyonewho has an interest in becoming afuture lifeguard. The class will teachyou the basic skills of lifeguarding.This class runs from Monday throughThursday for two weeks.August 8-August 19;Monday –Thursday 9-9:45 a.m.Location: Horowitz PoolFee: $60 Res $65 Non-resFor further information call 870-3520XXXXXXXSession One: June 27-July 8Session Two: July 11-July 22Session Three: July 25-August 5Session Four: August 8-August 19

VERNON PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER 2011 PROGRAMSA staycation, a vacation you do athome, can be a wonderful alternativeto a long, expensive, painstakingly-plannedtrip -- the time andmoney you can save are signifi cant.However, if you don’t take certainprecautions, your staycation can belittle more than a stressful extensionof everything you need a break from.The following staycation ideas thatthe Town of Vernon can provide willassure that your staycation is truly arelaxing romp rather than a wastedweek.VACATION IN VERNON!!DAY TRIP TO VALLEY FALLSPARKValley Falls Park, located on ValleyFalls Road, is a great place to takeyour family for a day of fun. ValleyFalls Park offers a beach front forswimming (with lifeguards on duty),fi shing (the park is an official Stateof Connecticut Trout Park), picnictables, grills, pavilion, hiking trails,beautiful scenery, and plenty of openspace for games and family activities.Seasonal Fees Apply.DAY TRIP TO NEWHOCAPARKNewhoca Park is located along theMiddle of Bolton Lake on Grier Road.This site includes a beach front (withlifeguards on duty), hiking trails, Volleyballnets, picnic areas, pavilion,grills, fi shing, paddle boats and canoes(free of charge on the weekends),basketball court, and an openfi eld for all your family activities. SeasonalFees ApplySPEND A DAY AT HENRYPARKSLocated at 120 South Street, HenryPark has something for everybody.The park has one softball fi eld, onebaseball field, 3 little league fi elds,tennis courts, a sand volleyball court,basketball courts, picnic grounds, aplayscape, a spray tower, a swimmingpool, Fox Hill Tower (whichgives patrons a beautiful view of surroundingtowns), and plenty of openspace. Seasonal Fees Apply.