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🎒☀️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: CAMPSTARTS 6/29 ☀️🎒Can you believe summer is already here? There areless than two weeks left un...
06/20/2026

🎒☀️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: CAMP
STARTS 6/29 ☀️🎒
Can you believe summer is already here? There are
less than two weeks left until our Discover Day Camp
kicks off! 🏕️✨

If you haven't secured your child's spot yet, this is your
sign to sign up now before spots completely run out!
🏃💨

From sports and water activities to arts, drama, and
epic weekly themes, we’ve got an unforgettable
summer lined up for ages 5–12. 🎨⚽🏊‍♂️

🗓️ Check out our incredible Weekly Themes:
🎭 Week 1 (6/29–7/1): Artistic Genius
🪩 Week 2 (7/6–7/10): Disco Dayz
🌊 Week 3 (7/13–7/17): Splash into Summer
🧪 Week 4 (7/20–7/24): Mad Scientist
🎉 Week 5 (7/27–7/31): Spirit Week
🌟 Week 6 (8/3–8/7): Camp’s Got Talent

Plus, we have awesome optional field trips lined up to
spots like Mystic Aquarium, Lake Compounce, and
Ocean Beach! 🚌🍦

💵 Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. We offer
financial aid for qualifying families.

👉 Don't wait until it's too late! Head to
GrotonCT.MyRec.com right now to register! or click
here:
https://grotonct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29908



🎒☀️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: CAMP STARTS 6/29 ☀️🎒Can you believe summer is already here? There are less than two weeks left ...
06/19/2026

🎒☀️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: CAMP STARTS 6/29 ☀️🎒
Can you believe summer is already here? There are less than two weeks left until our Discover Day Camp kicks off! 🏕️✨

If you haven't secured your child's spot yet, this is your sign to sign up now before spots completely run out! 🏃💨

From sports and water activities to arts, drama, and epic weekly themes, we’ve got an unforgettable summer lined up for ages 5–12. 🎨⚽🏊‍♂️

🗓️ Check out our incredible Weekly Themes:
🎭 Week 1 (6/29–7/1): Artistic Genius
🪩 Week 2 (7/6–7/10): Disco Dayz
🌊 Week 3 (7/13–7/17): Splash into Summer
🧪 Week 4 (7/20–7/24): Mad Scientist
🎉 Week 5 (7/27–7/31): Spirit Week
🌟 Week 6 (8/3–8/7): Camp’s Got Talent

Plus, we have awesome optional field trips lined up to spots like Mystic Aquarium, Lake Compounce, and Ocean Beach! 🚌🍦

💵 Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. We offer financial aid for qualifying families.

👉 Don't wait until it's too late! Head to GrotonCT.MyRec.com right now to register! or click here: https://grotonct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29908

06/18/2026

Happening tonight 🎶🌊 Remember free shuttle pick up taking place at St.Marys!!

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: 2 WEEKS UNTIL CAMP! ☀️🎒Can you believe summer is already here? There are only two weeks left until ...
06/18/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: 2 WEEKS UNTIL CAMP! ☀️🎒
Can you believe summer is already here? There are only two weeks left until our Discover Day Camp kicks off! 🏕️✨

If you haven't secured your child's spot yet, this is your sign to sign up now before spots completely run out! 🏃💨

From sports and water activities to arts, drama, and epic weekly themes, we’ve got an unforgettable summer lined up for ages 5–12. 🎨⚽🏊‍♂️

🗓️ Check out our incredible Weekly Themes:
🎭 Week 1 (6/29–7/1): Artistic Genius
🪩 Week 2 (7/6–7/10): Disco Dayz
🌊 Week 3 (7/13–7/17): Splash into Summer
🧪 Week 4 (7/20–7/24): Mad Scientist
🎉 Week 5 (7/27–7/31): Spirit Week
🌟 Week 6 (8/3–8/7): Camp’s Got Talent

Plus, we have awesome optional field trips lined up to spots like Mystic Aquarium, Lake Compounce, and Ocean Beach! 🚌🍦

💵 Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. We offer financial aid for qualifying families.

👉 Don't wait until it's too late! Head to GrotonCT.MyRec.com right now to register! or click here: https://grotonct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29908

📢 Juneteenth Holiday Hours NoticeIn honor of Juneteenth, Groton Parks & Recreation facilities will observe holiday closu...
06/17/2026

📢 Juneteenth Holiday Hours Notice
In honor of Juneteenth, Groton Parks & Recreation facilities will observe holiday closures and adjusted hours this week.

Closed Friday, June 19:
🛑 Groton Community Center
🛑 Thrive 55+ Active Living Center
🛑 Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices

🏌️‍♂️ Looking to hit the green? Shennecossett Golf Course will remain OPEN with regular hours, weather permitting!

06/17/2026

🐋 Day Trip Alert: New England Aquarium & Boston Time On Your Own! 🐧

Looking for the perfect weekend getaway? OPEN TO AGES: 18YRS+! Join Groton Parks & Recreation and Thrive 55+ for an exciting day trip to Boston on Saturday, June 27!

We’re heading to the spectacular New England Aquarium on Central Wharf. Get ready to meet African penguins, California sea lions, and the famous Myrtle the green sea turtle! With over 50 years of ocean advocacy, it’s an incredible experience you won’t want to miss. 🌊

Your Day Includes:
✅ Round-trip transportation (driver tip included!)
✅ New England Aquarium Admission + Theater Combo
✅ 3–4 hours at the aquarium
✅ Plenty of TIME ON YOUR OWN to explore downtown Boston, grab lunch, or stroll along the harbor!

🗓 When: Saturday, June 27
💰 Cost: $150 per person

Spots are limited, so secure yours today!
👉 Sign up online at grotonct.myrec.com or stop by Thrive 55+ to register in person, or visit: https://grotonct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30119

🎒☀️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: 2 WEEKS UNTIL CAMP! ☀️🎒Can you believe summer is already here? There are only two weeks left un...
06/16/2026

🎒☀️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: 2 WEEKS UNTIL CAMP! ☀️🎒
Can you believe summer is already here? There are only two weeks left until our Discover Day Camp kicks off! 🏕️✨

If you haven't secured your child's spot yet, this is your sign to sign up now before spots completely run out! 🏃💨

From sports and water activities to arts, drama, and epic weekly themes, we’ve got an unforgettable summer lined up for ages 5–12. 🎨⚽🏊‍♂️

🗓️ Check out our incredible Weekly Themes:
🎭 Week 1 (6/29–7/1): Artistic Genius
🪩 Week 2 (7/6–7/10): Disco Dayz
🌊 Week 3 (7/13–7/17): Splash into Summer
🧪 Week 4 (7/20–7/24): Mad Scientist
🎉 Week 5 (7/27–7/31): Spirit Week
🌟 Week 6 (8/3–8/7): Camp’s Got Talent

Plus, we have awesome optional field trips lined up to spots like Mystic Aquarium, Lake Compounce, and Ocean Beach! 🚌🍦

💵 Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. We offer financial aid for qualifying families.

👉 Don't wait until it's too late! Head to GrotonCT.MyRec.com right now to register! or click here: https://grotonct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29908

🚜 FIELD MAINTENANCE ANNOUNCEMENT – 6/17Tomorrow, Wednesday, 6/17, several of our fields will be receiving regular requir...
06/16/2026

🚜 FIELD MAINTENANCE ANNOUNCEMENT – 6/17

Tomorrow, Wednesday, 6/17, several of our fields will be receiving regular required maintenance applications.

Poquonnock Plains Park (PQ Park) will be CLOSED from 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM for this maintenance.

Impacted Sites:
- Burrows Little League: 140 South Rd.
- Farquhar Park: 20 Gales Ferry Rd.
- Poquonnock Plains Park: 150 Fort Hill Rd. (CLOSED 7 AM - 2 PM)
- Sutton Fields: 185 Fort Hill Rd.
- Sutton Park Entrance: 185 Fort Hill Rd.
- Groton SC & PL: 102 & 52 Newtown Rd.
- Groton Community Center: 61 Fort Hill Rd.

For the rest of the sites, fields will remain OPEN after treatment.
🚫 Please stay off the grass if you see the treatment being applied.
🙏 We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

Address

1 Wilbur Court
Groton, CT
06340

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18605365680

Website

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