Bristol Vermont Recreation Department   Summer 2008


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Quick list of Summer Camps


Health & Fitness:
Jiggity Jog
Ballet Fundamentals
Modern Ballet
Scottish Highland Dance
Mountain Kenpo Camp
Mountain Kenpo Martial Arts
Bristol Boot Camp
Summer Gymnastics Camps
Yoga for Kids
Summer Yoga Series
Barb's Tai Ji

Sports Classes
Beginner Skate & Skateboard Camp
Golf for Teens & Adults
Golf Camp
Football Camp
Youth Tennis Lessons
Play Soccer
Vermont Voltage Soccer Academy
Twist & Shout Cheer Camp!
Scuba Diving
Try Scuba!


Arts & Crafts Classes
Young Rembrandts Drawing
Young Rembrandts Castle Camp & Anime Cartoon Camp
Fairies & Gnomes Art Camp
Color & Form: Designing on 2-D Surface
Teen Drawing

Outdoor Classes
Beaver's River Camp
Weekend Fishing Experience
Tracking and Wilderness Camp


Other Classes and Workshops
CSI Camp
LEGO Camp
Summer Field Trips!!!
Summer Circus Camp
Hands On, Lights Up!
Summer Theatre Camp
Movie Magic Camp
Where the Wild Things Grow
International Drumming Camp
Puppy Class
Basic Dog Training
Women Driving Horses
Hunter Safety

Pottery Classes
Pee Wee Pottery
Tuesday Clay
Thursday Clay
Teen & Adult Pottery
Ogres, Dragons, & Unicorns Clay Camp
Clay is Cool Camp
On the Wheel Making Pots Clay Camp

Registration Form

Alumni of Mount Abraham Union High School

Mount Abraham Union High

Bristol Elementary School

Bristol Friends of The Arts

Art on Main

Lawrence Memorial Library

Lincoln Library

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Summer Field Trips!!!

We are teaming up with the BASK program for some fun filled activities.  Please sign up early as space is limited. Call Bristol Recreation at 453-5885.
Ages 6-11
July 11- Alice in Wonderland -
Class #2238 at Holley Hall starting at 1pm (Donations accepted)
July 16- Ice skating in July!-
Class # 2239
We will travel to Cairns Arena in South Burlington.
Fee: $5 (Plus $3 for skate rental fee or bring your own skates)
August 6- Adirondack Extreme Adventure course-Class # 2240  in Lake George, New York Fee: $20 (includes bus ride & entrance fee)
Bulk Rate

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Great Escape Tickets
for Sale!
Adults $24
(Regular gate price $39.99)
A huge savings!
Tickets available at Bristol Recreation office.
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Hunters Safety- Ages 9 & Up
April 21-25, 9am- Noon at Howden Hall.  Get ready for Opening Day of Turkey Season-April 26!
Free!  Instructor:  Barb Prime
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Otter Creek Contra Dances

Every fourth Saturday of the month at Holley Hall from 8-11pm. Admission $6
Call Rick Ceballos at 453-4613.
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Please wear soft sole shoes.

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Bristol Band Concerts
A Bristol tradition since the 1870's!
Wednesday evenings "On the Green" at 7.
Beginning June 18
All musicians welcome!
Call Ken Weston @ 453-3041.

Mount Abe Youth Soccer
(MAYS)
for girls and boys,
pre-school - 6 grade
July 8-July 31, Tues. and Thurs. evenings.
This is a skills oriented program that emphasizes fun and the spirit of soccer.
Registration forms are available at local elementary schools and preschools and a here ONLINE FORM.
For further information contact:
mtabeyouthsoccer@gmail.com
or Jen Oxford at 453-6396.
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Very Merry Theatre
Teen Troupe
Presents:
Secret Garden
On the Bristol Green (Holley Hall rain site) July 17 at Noon
Free and open to the public!
For a complete schedule go to
verymerrytheatre.org
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Bristol Farmer's Market
Every Wed., 3-6pm On the Green
Starting June 11
For information call
Sue Borg 453-7395.
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Bristol Fourth of July!
Parade on July 4, 10:30am
Fireworks on July 3. The theme is :
GOLDEN HISTORY OF BRISTOL!
If you would like to be in the parade, call Peter Grant at 453-2278.

For vendors on July 3, please call Beth West, Ekroos at 453-3804.

For vendors on July 4, please call Cecil Foster at 453-4877.

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Where the Wild Things Grow
April 27, Sunday, 3-5pm

at 1299 Robert Young Road in Starksboro
Min. 4-Max. 22
The first part of this class will consist of an overview of the necessary steps to create a Wildlife habitat. The second part will explore wildlife Habitat examples outside. Dress appropriately!
Fee: $15 Please pre-register and meet promptly at 2:40 pm. Call 453-7590 for directions, carpooling
encouraged.
Instructor: Marijke Niles was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. A certified Master Gardener, she has inherited the Dutch tradition and passion for gardening and nature. Get ready to share this passion!________________________

Book Your Birthday Parties at the Clay Studio!

Bring your birthday guests to the studio for 1 1/2 hours of memorable clay fun. You and your friends will be given instruction and materials to allow the creation of a lasting piece of art.
Party days are: Mondays and Fridays after 3:30 pm & Sunday afternoons.
Max. 10 guests
Fee: $50 plus $10 per student
Call 453-5885 to schedule.

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"Movies in The Park"

July 17- Aug. 21, 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

Would you like your Rec. Department program by email and updates on events around Bristol?   If you do  then submit it to us and we will put you on our list.   Your Email address will remain private .

Name and Email address please

RULES, REGULATIONS And Application FOR USE OF
Holley Hall


Application for Howden Hall

Frequently Requested Phone

Bristol Rec. Office   453-5885
Hub Teen Center   453-3678
Bristol Clay Studio   453-7684
NEAT TV Station   453-8562
Town Clerk    453-2486
Mt Abe    453-2348
Bristol Elementary School  453-3227

Lawrence Memorial Library

Come to the library for preschool story time on Thursday morning and toddler story time on Monday morning. Check out our website for more information.

Interested in teaching a class

with the Bristol Recreation Department? We are currently working on our new program, Click here for the online instructors form.

Email Bristol Rec.

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 ranging from changing the oil in your car to Belly Dancing; we provide a fully equipped clay studio, skate park, teen center and an all season skating rink.

Thanks to Sam Mckinnon, George Vince, Larry Gile, Harland Wendel, George Smith and many more for the wonderful old photos of Bristol. Check out the Bristol Memories PageIf you have old Bristol photos that you would like to share, please call The Bristol Recreation Department at 453-5885. or Email me.  Bringing the Bristol Railroad Back to Life

A great panoramic view of Bristol from the bell tower in Holley Hall.  Click on Open Full Screen for larger view
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Bristol Recreation Staff:
Gerrie Heuts, Recreation Coordinator
Darla Senecal, Office Goddess
Ena Bacus, Youth Center Supervisor
Amanda DeMilt, Youth Center Assistant.
Matlak Kwauhtli Mayforth, Potter in Residence
Jim Cunningham, volunteer web site guru for
bristolrec.org

Google Map to Bristol

Dial 453-5885 for all Recreation information, Copyright © Bristol Recreation Department

Area Information

*Town of Bristol website

*Police Department

*Bristol Fire Department

*Mount Abraham Union High School

*Bristol Memories

Town of Monkton

*Memories of Bristol England

*Bristol Friends Of The Arts

*Art on Main

*History of Bristol

*Lawrence Memorial Library

*Lincoln Library

*Bristol Elementary School

*Mount Abraham Union High School

Addison Teens

*Bristol Skate Park


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*Mid Vermont

*Addison County Chamber of Commerce

*Vermont Life Magazine

*Vermont Attractions

*State of Vermont

*Businesses in Addison County

*Vermont Outdoor Guide Association

*Vermont Daily Photos

*VtVermont.com