Ellington Recreation Department

09/01/2026

Help support local Ellington Girl Scouts as they work toward their Silver Award!
Volunteers are invited to join them at Tedford Park on September 13 from 9:00–10:30 AM to help clean up after the Fireman’s Fair, giving our local firefighters a hand and helping keep the park looking its best.

We have a couple of enthusiastic Girl Scouts leading the charge to clean up Tedford Park after this year's Fireman's Fair - check it out!

08/17/2026

☀️ That’s a wrap on Summer Camp 2026! 💜💛

The final two weeks of camp were packed with fun, from visits with Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Carly’s Critters, Tails of Joy and Critter Caravan to cupcakes from MH Bakes and ice cream from Soft Serve CT.

Campers also enjoyed a Foam Party with The Great Bounce Back, Campardy with CNT Entertainment, Laser Tag with Rolling Video Games of New England, and an obstacle course from CT Inflatables. Our camp staff kept the fun going with STEM activities, crafts, games, and camp-wide competitions!

A huge thank you to all of our visitors, vendors, counselors, and especially our campers and families for making this summer so memorable.

We also want to give a special thank you to everyone who contributed to our Crystal Lake Food Bank collection throughout the summer. Your generosity made a difference in our community! 🥫❤️

Thanks for an amazing summer, campers. We’ll see you next year! ☀️

08/06/2026

☀️ We're catching up on some unforgettable camp memories!

Over the past two weeks, our campers have stayed busy with an incredible lineup of activities and special visitors. Highlights included Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Circus Moves, a visit from Bluey, a camp-wide talent show, Crystal Lake Fire Department, the Ellington Police Department, Kloter's Ice Cream Barn, brownies from JRego's Gathering Place, a visit from Oakridge Dairy LLC, and some hands-on STEM activities led by our amazing camp staff.

A huge thank you to our campers, counselors, families, and all of our community partners for helping make another two fantastic weeks of camp possible!

We're more than halfway through Week 7, and there's still plenty of fun ahead. Stay tuned for visits from Tails of Joy Therapy Dogs, the Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Carly's Critters, and more! 📸

08/05/2026

🌟 Another great summer of Adventure Awaits is in the books! 💜

Across two exciting weeks of Adventure Awaits, campers explored some of the region's top attractions, including Roger Williams Park Zoo, Lake Compounce, Six Flags, Nomads, Quassy, Sonny's Place, and the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Thank you to all of the campers, families, and staff who joined us throughout both sessions and helped make this year's Adventure Awaits another memorable success. We hope everyone had an amazing time, and we can't wait for next summer's adventures! 📸

07/30/2026

📢 Program Update

Due to low enrollment, the Ellington Alumni Lacrosse Camp has been cancelled.

Participants who are currently registered will be refunded.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

07/29/2026

🎾 Youth Tennis Lessons are just around the corner! 🎾

Join Coach Xu for four days of instruction designed to help young players build confidence, develop fundamental tennis skills, and have fun on the court in a supportive and engaging environment.

📅 August 10-13
👧🧒 Tiny Tot Tennis: Ages 4–5 | Youth Tennis: Ages 8–13

Whether your child is picking up a racquet for the first time or looking to improve their game, this is a great opportunity to learn from an experienced coach.

👉 Register today on ActiveNet!

🔗 Tiny Tots: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ellingtonrec/activity/search/detail/6059?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

🔗 Youth: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ellingtonrec/activity/search/detail/5952?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

07/28/2026

⏰ Registration is closing soon for some great summer programs!

Whether you're looking to improve your game with professional soccer or lacrosse instruction, get creative at Art Ventures, or build strength and confidence with our Teen Strength Training program, there's still time to sign up.

All of these programs begin the week of August 10, and registration closes Monday, August 3.

Don't miss out. Secure your spot today through ActiveNet!

07/23/2026

Community Clean-Up Day in Ellington

We're always inspired to see members of our community taking the initiative to make Ellington an even better place to live. A huge thank you to two local Girl Scouts for organizing this community clean-up of the Batz Property!

If you're available, consider lending a hand and showing your support for this great community effort. Scan the QR code or follow the link below to sign up:
🔗 https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0444AEAA2FA3F4C25-64672468-batz?useFullSite=false

📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕖 7:00 - 8:30 PM

We hope to see you there!

07/20/2026

☀️ Week 4 is in the books! 💜💛

Another incredible week of camp was filled with creativity, discovery, and plenty of summer fun! Campers enjoyed a colorful Paint Party with Angela's Hair on the Move, explored hands-on exhibits with the Connecticut Science Center and Connecticut Children's Museum, cooled off with Kona Ice, and wrapped up the week in style with an unforgettable Foam Party. A big shout out to all of the campers and counselors for organizing and donating the hygiene drive. We love seeing our camp contribute to the community!

We also had the pleasure of welcoming Ellington's Emerging Leaders, who worked alongside our staff by creating and leading activities for our campers. Their enthusiasm, leadership, and positive energy made a wonderful impact throughout the week.

Thank you to our campers, counselors, Emerging Leaders, families, and all of our special visitors for another fantastic week. Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from Week 4! 📸