The mission of Bristol Recreation is to continue to provide opportunities for the people in this community in a fun & purposeful way. In addition to offering a myriad of classes, we provide a fully equipped clay studio, skate park, teen center and an all season skating rink.

The Summer Program is Here!

Check it Out!!!

Quick List of Classes

Three Day Stampede

Summer 2009

Health, Fitness & Dance

Running Group

Energizing Positive Intention in Nature

Beginning Tai Chi Chuan

Salsa Dance

Mountain Kenpo Martial Arts

Jiggity Jog

CPR & First Aid Classes

Sports

Twist & Shout Cheer Camp!

Junior Golf Clinic

Vermont Voltage Soccer Academy

Play Soccer

Mount Abe Youth Soccer

Football Camp

Gymnastics Camps with Amy Mayer

Pre-School Gymnastics

Summer Gymnastics with Amy Mayer

Tumbling for Cheerleaders & Other Athletes

Beginner Skate & Skateboard Camps

Outdoor Programs

Beaver's River Camp

Hot Fun in the Summer Time!

Tracking and Wilderness Camp

Arts & Crafts

Art from the Start

The Secret Life of Fairies & Gnomes

Sew Simple Challenge: Quilted Projects

The Secret Life of Dragons, Unicorns

& Mythical Creatures

Smile Camp

Stamping Card Workshop

Play the Ukulele!

Drama-Rama

Movie Making 101

Pottery

Teen & Adult Pottery

After School Clay

Pee Wee Pottery Ages 3-5

Bristol Clay Summer Camps

Summer Clay for Teens & Adults

Hodge Podge for Monday

Other Classes & Workshops

CSI Camp

Camp -Wanna- Cook

Chefs Around Town!

Summer Circus Camp

Puppy Class

Basic Life Skills for Dogs

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We are pleased to announce that we will be offering garden plots to the community for anyone that wants to garden but does not have a place to do it. Martin Clark, owner of Martin’s Hardware has graciously donated the use of his big empty lot behind Martin’s Hardware located on Liberty St. and West Pleasant St. Several Master Gardeners- Jane Moulton, Becky Adams, Erin Buckwalter and Mattie MacGregor have volunteered and will available certain days of the week for folks that need help.

The raised garden plots will be designed 4’ x 30’ and cost $25 each for the entire summer.

Bristol Community Gardens Registration Form

If you have any questions, please call Bristol Recreation at 453-5885.

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Art from the Start

Age 2-10yrs (must be accompanied by adult)

 Sess. 2: Class # 2452 June 24-July 29

  Sess. 3: Class # 2453 Aug. 5-Sept. 9

Wednesday, 9:30-11am at

69A Mountain St. Studio

Young children ages 0-5yrs old accompanied by their parent or caregiver are invited to explore many different kinds of art materials in a social setting to have creative fun.

Fee: $5 per class $40 for the session

Instructor: Helen Hartwell, mother of a creative toddler and participant in the VT Early Education Teacher Program., has five years experience teaching preschool. Danielle Norris, a creative kid-loving teenager, will be joining as co-instructor during the summer.

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"Movies in The Park"

July 16-Aug. 20 THURSDAYS, starting at dusk.

We are delighted to show film classics on our theatre sized screen for a drive-in experience without the driving!

The popcorn machine will be popping.

Free to the public and suitable for all ages. Bring a blanket. The film schedule will be posted in the Addison Independent Community Calendar and on our website www.bristolrec.org.

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Mount Abe Youth Soccer 2009

(MAYS)

July 7-July 30, Tues. & Thurs.

Class# 2454 6:30 – 7:15pm, Pre-school and Kindergarten

Class# 2455 6:30 – 7:45pm, Grades 1 – 6

Fee: $15

Bristol Recreation is happy to announce its partnership with the MAYS program! All registrations will now be handled via

our department.

A soccer program for girls and boys, pre-school through sixth (6) grade, scheduled for 8 sessions, from July 6-31, on Tues. & Thurs. evenings. This is a skills oriented program that emphasizes fun and the spirit of soccer. Please note that due to

the large number of registrants each year, teams will be decided randomly. Cut Off Date: June 1st. Registration by this date also insures that your child will receive a MAYS t-shirt and any other promotional items.

Are you interested in sponsoring a team? If so, please contact Wendy Livingston at 453-7262. The fee is $75 and a scholarship for your player.

Frequently Requested Phone numbers

Bristol Rec. Office 453-5885,

Fax 453-5188

Hub Teen Center 453-3678

Bristol Clay Studio 453-7684

NEAT TV Station 453-8562

Town Clerk 453-2486

Mt Abe 453-2333

Bristol Elementary School 453-3227

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Puppy Class

For people with puppies 11-20 weeks old by the second week of class.

( Must have had first round of shots)  

Basic Life Skills for Dogs

For people with dogs 6 months and older at the time of class.

 Sat July 11- Aug. 8

See complete discription under classes tab.

Hunter Safety

Ages 8 and up Class # 2386

Aug. 17-21

Location to be announced.

Class graduates will leave the hunter education courses with a thorough understanding of how to get a lifetime enjoyment from Vermont's magnificent natural resources. Topics covered

include:

  * Introduction to Hunter Education

(History, Purpose and sponsors)

  * Firearms and Hunting Safety

  * Hunter Responsibility

  * Personal Preparedness

  * Wildlife Conservation

  * Hunting Opportunities

  * Specialty Hunting

Practical instruction includes shooting on the last day.

Fee: Free!

Instructor: Barb Prime, teaching Hunter's Safety for over 30 years.

Mt. Abe Youth Soccer

Is looking for volunteer coaches for ages years - 6th grade.

This is a four week program that serves kids in the five town area.

For more information please contact Bristol Recreation Department

bristolrec@gmavt.net

453-5885