Portland Parks & Recreation Activities

To register or to obtain additional information for any Parks and Recreation programs, please call 860-342-6757, or you may go online to www.portlandct.org, click on Departments, then to Parks and Recreation. The individual registration forms will be listed as a link on the web page. Forms can be printed, completed and returned back to the Parks and Recreation office. Registration forms must be completed for each program prior to the program start date. The Parks and Recreation Hotline is 860-262-7234. This number is for closures and cancellations or updates.

Think Summer

The 2012 Summer Camps and Enrichment/Sport Camps are now available on- line on the Parks & Recreation web site and forms will be coming home through the schools.

Weight Watchers

Portland Weight Watcher meetings will once again be starting up at The Buck Foreman Community Center. Once the start date is determined an email will be sent out to all those who have signed up. If you have any questions, please call the Parks & Recreation office Monday through Friday between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Family Photo Day

The Third Annual Family Photo Day with The Image Source will be held on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, at the Buck Foreman Community Center. Each portrait session includes multiple groupings, studio lighting and a neutral background to go with any décor. “Instant Proofing” will also be provided so you can pick your favorite poses. Customized packages and dozens of designer frame choices available. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to gather your family together for that long overdue professional portrait. Special requests are encouraged, so bring the grandparents and pets to get the most out of your sitting! All of your $29 sitting fee will help support great programs for our children through Parks & Recreation. Please call Parks & Recreation to schedule your appointment or visit www.FamilyPortraitSession.com.

New Revamped Junior Golf Workshop

This workshop is designed to acquaint participants with the game of golf. The daily schedule includes demonstrations, learning the rules of golf, golf skills and techniques, learning the short game (putting and chipping), golf etiquette and a chance to walk and play Portland’s Executive Course, Portland West. If you have clubs please bring them. Sneakers are allowed. The program will be held Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. at Portland West from May 20 to June 10. Open to ages 8 to 12. The fee is $75.

Summer Playground Mini Three-Day Program

This mini three-day program is being offered before our Summer Camp Program begins. Come join our veteran staff as we take a trip to three of everyone’s favorite summer sites: Basketball Hall of Fame, Lake Compounce and Bowl-O-Rama! Youth must have completed grades K-6. The mini camp will be held June 19, 20 and 21 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Buck Foreman Community Center. The cost is $150.