2014 Summer Programs Directory

Summer ProgramsServing Youth in Greater Hartford

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Dear Parents:Summer can be a fun and exciting time for families. It’s also a

wonderful time for youth to participate in a program that

provides new experiences and reinforces skills they learned in

school to prevent losing them over the summer. Participating in

a summer program is about having fun and much more —

it helps prevent “summer learning loss” and keeps kids

engaged in positive ways. Parents, other family

members, and summer program staff all can play

important roles in ensuring students continue to

learn during the summer.

Finding an affordable summer program that

meets your needs, however, can be challenging.

We hope that this directory will help you make

plans. Many of the programs offer a combination of

activities designed to promote learning and youth

development. The directory lists a variety of camp, tutorial and

other summer programs that are available throughout Hartford

and the surrounding area. Programs for both youth and adults

with disabilities, as well as for senior citizens, are included.

Look through the directory and use the information to decide

what programs are best for your children, teens, elderly or other

family members. If there is a charge for the program, it is noted;

however, a number of programs are offered free, or at reduced

fees based on income. We recommend registering as early as

possible and checking with program staff about whether financial

aid is available.

Also, please be aware that a number of the day programs are

located in Hartford area schools. Be sure to check with staff to

confirm locations and schedules.

This directory was produced by:

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Office of Institutional Advancement, Hartford Public Schools

Please check your local branch of the Hartford Public Library for extra copies of this directory,or visit www.hfpg.org orwww.hartfordschools.org.

Have a safe andenjoyablesummer!

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2 Helping You Plan Summer Activities / What’s in the Directory

3 How to Use This Directory

4 Message from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving President

5 Message from Hartford Public Schools Superintendent

6 3rd Grade Promise (supports children’s summer reading)

7 Hartford Performs (arts education information)

8 Hartford Public Library 2014 Summer Learning Program

9 Brighter Futures Family Centers

10 Hartford Public Schools Programs:

Early Start and Summer Morning Enrichment (Grades K-7)

Summer Bridge Programs (Grades 8-9)

Centralized Summer Credit Recovery Program (Grades 9–12)

11 Hartford Public Schools Quick Directory

12 Hartford Department of Families, Children, Youth & Recreation

2014 Summer Programs

16 Camp Programs

26 Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Programs

28 Tutorial Programs

30 Agency Phone Index

31 Workforce Development Opportunities

� Program operates at a school-based site. Please call for the most up-to-dateinformation on program dates, times, length, and location as these are subjectto change.

� Reduced fees or scholarships may be available for qualified applicants.

� Program is offered at no charge.

� Program serves people with special needs and/or senior citizens.

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Look for these symbols following program titles:KEY

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1. Program location

2. Activities offered

3. Area and ages served

4. Start and end-dates and length of each session

Note: A summer program may be open for six weeks ormore, but campers normally attend for one- or two-weeksessions, not all six weeks. Some programs allow

participants to attend multiple sessions. Other programsmay restrict the number of sessions each participant mayattend. Several of the CIT and tutorial programs requireyouth to participate for a longer period so they can getthe full benefit of the program. Contact the program thatinterests you for more information.

� A summary of Hartford Public Schools (HPS) Early Start andother HPS summer programs. For more information, visitwww.hartfordschools.org

� A description of City of Hartford summer programs� A listing of summer camp, counselor-in-training (CIT) and

tutorial programs

Helping You Plan Summer Activities

What’s in theDirectory?

Can my child attend both the Hartford Public Schools Early Start or otherHPS morning programs, and a summer camp or other community program?

Yes. The Hartford Public Schools Early Start or otherprogram sessions are held either in the morning orafternoon and a number of the summer camps and othercommunity programs offer half-day sessions. So, if yourchild is attending Early Start or other HPS programs, heor she can attend a camp or other community programeither for a half-day or participate in a full-day programduring June or July before summer school is in session.

A few programs also continue after summer school endsin August. Youth not participating in HPS summerprograms may enroll in a full-day community program.For details on the Hartford Public Schools Early Start andother programs, please refer refer to the summary in thisdirectory. For additional details, visit the HPS website:www.hartfordschools.org.

Begin by exploring with your children their interests inactivities offered in the summer program listings. Also besure to talk with their teachers about their academicneeds and whether your child may be required to attendsummer school. You will need to be sure that theprograms you choose won’t conflict with summer schooldates and times, and to identify times during the summeryour children will be able to participate in additionalsummer programs.

If your child is required to attend summer school, findout in what school the sessions will take place, and checkthe program listings (or ask school staff) for summerprograms operating in or near the school that your childwill be attending, so that they can participate in programsafter summer school ends each day.

What should I know before I get started?

What’s in each Summer Program listing?

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This directory lists 50 summer programs. It is divided intothree sections: camp, counselor-in-training and tutorialprograms.

� Camp ProgramsThese summer programs offer a variety of fun activitiesincluding sports, arts, crafts, theater, swimming,computers, science, reading and other enrichmentactivities, and much, much more. Both residential and daysummer programs are offered, each providing differenttypes of activities. Pick a program that best suits yourchild’s interests.

� Counselor-in-Training (CIT) ProgramsThese programs offer older youth who are too young towork a regular job the chance to earn a little money andreceive training as assistants at camps or other summerprograms. Many of the programs offer a small stipendwhile helping teens gain important leadership skills. You’llwant to sign up quickly for these programs as CITinternships go fast!

� Tutorial Programs These programs encourage your child’s love of learningand academic success — with an emphasis on fun. Eachprogram is different. Review the program descriptions, talkwith program staff and select the program that willinterest your child the most.

How to use this directory

Yes. For information about summer programs not listedin this directory, dial 2-1-1. Also be sure to review the HartfordDepartment of Families, Children, Youth & Recreationprograms on page 12. The Agency Phone Index on page 34can also be helpful in finding additional programs.

2-1-1 can also help families find other services, including freesummer food programs for kids, food cooperatives and food

pantries, housing information, benefits assistance, health careoptions, childcare programs, services for children with specialneeds, and much more. Dial 2-1-1 anytime day or night to talkto a 2-1-1 specialist or search the online database atwww.211ct.org. Click on 2-1-1: Search for Services inConnecticut. You may also reach 2-1-1 Child Care by dialing by1-800-505-1000 Monday through Friday between 8am and5pm, or by using the 2-1-1 Call Menu.

How do I enroll my child in one of these programs?

Are there other summer programs available for childrenand youth in Greater Hartford?

5. Fees and financial aid: Some programs have fees. Ifyou are unable to pay the program fee, please contact theprogram anyway. Many programs offer “camperships,”which are similar to scholarships. Your child may qualifyfor a campership or reduced fee based on family income.Be sure to contact the program that interests you to findout, and note the “�” and “�” symbols used in thisdirectory to indicate when programs offer free or reducedfees to qualified applicants.

6. Transportation: Some programs provide transportation.This is noted in the listing.

7. Registration deadline/program contacts: The registration deadline and program staff contactinformation are listed, but don’t wait until the deadline tocall. Call as soon as possible to help ensure that your childand other family members can participate in the programof their choice. If the registration deadline has passed, callthe program to see if space is available.

Contact the program directly as soon as possible. Use thecontact information listed in the program listings. If one

program is full, call another. There are many options availablefor children and youth living in the Greater Hartford area.

10 Columbus Boulevard, 8th FloorHartford, CT 06106

860-548-1888fax 860-524-8346www.hfpg.org

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Board of DirectorsYvette Meléndez, ChairBonnie J. Malley, Vice ChairRobert B. Goldfarb, TreasurerNancy P. BernsteinDavid M. BordenBeverly P. GreenbergRodney O. PowellJoAnn H. PriceTheodore S. Sergi

PresidentLinda J. Kelly

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Dear Families,

Summer is an important time for families and keeping youth engaged. Many parents look forsummer programs that will engage their children in activities that reinforce what they learnedduring the school year, promote healthy development and allow them to have fun. We knowthat over the summer, math and reading skills learned during the year can fade if students arenot involved in interesting activities that reinforce those skills. The Hartford Foundation forPublic Giving works with agencies providing summer programs to help them develop strongprograms that meet the needs of the youth they serve, to connect parents to programs, andto keep program fees affordable. Our efforts include working with agencies to developstrategies to support busy parents in their efforts to encourage their children to read moreand to continue to develop their academic skills.

As the community foundation for the 29-town Greater Hartford region, the HartfordFoundation supports your efforts to engage your children and young teens in safe, educationaland enjoyable activities this summer. With Foundation support, this summer many programswill connect to fun activities in local libraries and the Connecticut Science Center thatpromote learning. We publish the Summer Programs Directory in partnership with theHartford Public Schools to provide information about summer school and other localprograms. These include programs for persons with special needs and for senior citizens.

The Hartford Foundation has invested in summer programs since the 1930s. This year, we areproviding nearly $800,000 in funding to more than 60 summer programs includingcampership programs to support free or reduced fees, and tutorial and counselor-in-trainingprograms throughout the region.

We understand that the cost of a summer program can be difficult, especially during tougheconomic times. Many of the summer programs listed in this directory are free or offerreduced fees, so we encourage parents to ask about financial assistance. We also invite parentsand other adults looking for support in developing their job skills and connecting to training oremployment to review the workforce development opportunities included in the back of thisdirectory.

We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer.

Sincerely,

Linda J. KellyPresident

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Parents: Have your child read every day thissummer! Keep a book log and areflection journal to log your child’sadventures!

For more information contact:Dolores Cole, Executive Director of Early Literacy,[email protected]

READ all summer!You never know where a book will take you…

• Visit the Hartford Public Library.

• Ask your child’s school for books to borrow.

• Host a book swap! Trade BOOKS with family and friends.

• Use MyOwn, our online readingresource

The Office of Early Literacy and Parent Engagement proudly hosts exciting literacy events throughout the year:

� Reading Kickoff Celebration� Jump Start — Read for the Record!� Read Across America� Third Grade Writer’s Dinner� Third Grade Writer’s Tea

SEE THE WORLD!

3rdGradePromise

A communitycommitment to haveall children readingproficiently by the end of third grade.

NEEDBOOKSTOREAD?

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Hartford Performs is an arts education collaborative dedicated to

enhancing the way we teach and the way our students learn by using

dance, music, theatre and visual arts.

� � � � �The City of Hartford, Hartford Public Schools, families and artists have come together to bring the arts to

all Hartford students in three important ways:

� during the school day

� after school, weekends and summers

� in the classroom alongside reading, math, history and science

We are not only about raising test scores but about giving our students the tools they need to be successful adults. The arts teach problem solving, social awareness, critical thinking, creativity and confidence.

� � � � �Interested in having your child involved in the arts? Want to find out more?

Contact:Jackie Coleman at

[email protected] or 860-695-8457

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Hartford Public LibraryIn collaboration with Hartford Public Schoolsand the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge

PARENT-CHILDEarn books and prizes as you readand play with your child! Forparents/caregivers and theirchildren ages 0-5

YOUTHEarn books and prizes as you readand complete exciting scientificactivities! Youth ages 6-12

TEENEarn books and prizes as you readand discover new interests! Spark aReaction! Teens ages 13-18

CHILD CAREEarn books and prizes as you giveyour children a summer oflearning opportunities! For at-home, family, and small centerchild care providers. Call 860-695-6330 for info

SUMMER PROVIDERLearn how to bring literacy andscience to your program!Campers can earn prizes forweekly reading! Call 860-695-6330 for info

SUMMER LEARNING KICK-OFF:

Saturday, June 7, 2014Sign up at our fantastic outdoor carnival, 12 noon-3 p.m.!

� Exciting Performers! � Crafts! � Bounce Houses! Giant Slide! � Explosive Science Fun!

Great Summer Programs!Exciting programs each week at library branches:� Live animals! � Mad science! � Online challenges!

Track your reading, activities, experiments, programattendance, and more to earn fabulous prizes! June 7-Aug 22. Register after May 19.

2014 Summer Learning Program:

Summer of Discovery!

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At all library branches!Downtown: 500 Main 860-695-6330Albany: 1250 Albany 860-695-7380Barbour: 259 Barbour 860-695-7400Blue Hills: 649 Blue Hills 860-695-7420Camp Field: 30 Campfield 860-695-7440Dwight: 7 New Park 860-695-7460Goodwin: 460 New Britain 860-695-7480Mark Twain: 55 Forest 860-695-7540Park: 744 Park 860-695-7550Ropkins: 1750 Main 860-695-7520

GREATLEARNINGPROGRAMS:

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� Have fun and get in shape by taking part in cooking,dance and exercise classes.

� Join other parents and young children in playgroups, storyactivities, book clubs and “Dinner & A Story” events.

� Enjoy group sewing and arts activities, including jewelrymaking and origami.

� Take part in field trips to museums, parks, fairs, movies,plays and other family events.

� Enroll young children in entertaining and educationalactivities that offer fun ways to learn math and science skills.

� Participate in programs designed especially for fathers andtheir young children.

� Participate in a variety of programs for new moms andtheir babies.

� Take advantage of educational programs, including classeson computer skills, earning your GED, entrepreneurship,parenting skills, creative writing and more.

Asylum Hill Family CenterCatholic Charities60 Gillett Street, Suite 101Hartford, CT 06105Phone: 860-244�9944

El Centro de Desarrollo yReafirmacion FamiliarInstitute for the Hispanic Family, Catholic Charities45 Wadsworth StreetHartford, CT 06106Phone: 860-524�6853

Parker Memorial Family CenterCatholic Charities2621 Main StreetHartford, CT 06120Phone: 860-757-0827

Parkville Family CenterFamily Life Education30 Arbor Street, First Floor FrontHartford, CT 06106Phone: 860-233�9700

RAMBUH Family CenterVillage for Families & Children105 Spring StreetHartford, CT 06105 Phone: 860-236-4511

Southside Family CenterCatholic Charities15-21 Newfield AvenueHartford, CT 06106Phone: 860-953�0113

Enjoy Year-Round Fun at Hartford’s

Brighter FuturesFamily Centers

C H E C K O U T A F A M I L Y C E N T E R I N Y O U R N E I G H B O R H O O D

Call for more information:

Parents, caregivers and youngchildren can engage in a variety of fun and educational activities at any one of Hartford’s six family centers.

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HPS Early Start and Summer MorningEnrichment (Grades K-7): July 7–August 8The Hartford Public Schools (HPS) offers a summer program known asEarly Start Intervention 2014 (Early Start) for students in gradesK-7 who are required to participate. Early Start students will be taughtin the school they attended during the 2013-2014 school year. For allEarly Start students, academics, meals (breakfast and lunch), andnursing services are provided at no cost.

Please check with your school site for updates and more informationon Early Start.

Hartford Public Schools Programs

Early Start students in grades K-7 will improve inthe academic areas of reading and math asevidenced by the results of the progressmonitoring assessments and participate inenrichment learning opportunities provided byCommunity Based Organizations (CBOs).

Summer Bridge Programs (Grades 8-9)

Current 8th and 9th grade students who are transitioning into a new school or academy are invited toattend the Summer Bridge Program. The Summer Bridge Program allows students to becomeacquainted with the school building, meet teachers, and prepare academically for the upcomingschool year. These programs are specifically tailored to students for each school.

Please check with your school site for updates and more information on the Summer Bridge Program.

Centralized Summer Credit RecoveryProgram (Grades 9-12): June 23–July 24

The Centralized Summer Credit Recovery Program is intended for students, grades 9–12, whoare currently enrolled in Hartford Public Schools and are in need of credit recovery towardsgraduation. The program will be held on the campus of Hartford Public High School and there is nocost to Hartford residents who attend Hartford Public Schools.

Registration was due March 26, but spaces may still be available. In addition, some highschools may host other summer learning opportunities. Please contact your child's school orschool counselor for additional information.

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Name of Elementary and Secondary Schools Office #

Academy of Engineering & Green Technology at

Hartford Public High School 860-695-1315

Achievement First Hartford Academy 5–8 860-695-6760

Achievement First Hartford Academy 9–12 860-695-6680

Achievement First Hartford Academy K–4 860-695-6560

Achievement First Summit Middle School 860-817-0574

Asian Studies Academy at Bellizzi School 860-695-2400

Batchelder School 860-695-2720

Betances STEM Magnet School 860-695-2970

Breakthrough II Magnet School 860-695-6380

Breakthrough Magnet School 860-695-5700

Burr School 860-695-3080

Capital Preparatory Magnet School 860-695-9800

CCSU Leadership Academy at Naylor School 860-695-4620

Clark School 860-695-3240

Classical Magnet School 860-695-9100

Culinary Arts Academy 860-695-1733

Early Reading Lab School at Betances School 860-695-2840

Environmental Studies Magnet at Mary M. Hooker School 860-695-3760

Expeditionary Learning Academy at

Moylan School (ELAMS) 860-695-4500

Global Communications Academy 860-695-6020

Great Path Academy 860-512-3700

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA) 860-695-7201

Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School 860-695-5820

High School Inc. 860-695-7100

Journalism & Media Academy Magnet School 860-695-7564

Jumoke Academy at Milner School 860-695-4380

Kennelly School 860-695-3860

Name of Elementary and Secondary Schools Office #

Kinsella Magnet School of the Performing Arts 860-695-4140

Latino Studies Academy at Burns 860-695-2980

Law & Government Academy at Hartford Public

High School 860-695-1320

Martin Luther King, Jr. School 860-695-3980

McDonough Expeditionary Learning School (MELS) 860-695-4260

MD Fox School 860-695-7790

Montessori Magnet School at Annie Fisher 860-695-3560

Montessori Magnet School at Moylan School 860-695-2600

Museum School at Wish School 860-695-5600

Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School 860-695-5380

Nursing & Health Sciences Academy at Hartford Public

High School 860-695-1305

OPPortunity High School 860-695-5980

Parkville Community School 860-695-4720

Pathways Academy of Technology & Design Magnet School 860-695-9450

Rawson School 860-695-4840

Renzulli Gifted & Talented Academy 860-695-2140

Sánchez School 860-695-4940

SAND School 860-695-5040

Simpson-Waverly School 860-695-5160

Sport & Medical Sciences Academy 860-695-6900

STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School 860-695-3500

Teacher Preparation & Humanities High School at

Bulkeley Lower School 860-695-1200

Teacher Preparation & Humanities High School at

Bulkeley Upper School 860-695-1011

University High School of Science & Engineering 860-695-9020

West Middle School 860-695-5480

Hartford Public Schools Quick Directory

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The Hartford Department of Families, Children, Youth andRecreation offers a multitude of safe and quality programs thatwill focus on physical fitness, health awareness, sports, arts andcrafts, cultural activities, and nutrition for residents of all agesand abilities for the summer.

Our American Red Cross certified lifeguards are located at ourfour outdoor pools, which offer swim lessons for children andadults, city-wide swim-team and recreational supervised swimfor children, adults and families. Some park playgrounds willbe supervised and have amenities which may include spraypools, basketball courts and league play, pony rides, tennislessons, field trips, and free concerts and performances.

There are several City of Hartford schools, playgrounds,agencies and organizations that will be offering freebreakfasts and lunches to Hartford youngsters ages 18and under, from Monday, June 30th–Friday, August15th. For more information, questions, site locationsand scheduling for the Hartford Public Schools summerfeeding program, call 860-695-8490. For all other citylistings and sites, please call 860-757-4880 or just call2-1-1.

Most programs are open and free to Hartford residents. Someprograms have limited enrollment and will be filled on a firstcome, first served basis.

Applications and more detailed information on activities thissummer for kids, families and seniors, will be available in Aprilby calling 860-757-4880 or visiting our neighborhood centers,or early learning centers or libraries.

Parker Memorial CommunityCenter 2621 North Main Street

Enrollment is required. (Must show license or ID with photo/date of birth)

Registration Starts: Monday, June 30, 2014Start/End Date: Monday, June 30 –

Friday, August 22, 2014Holiday: Friday, July 4, 2014Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Adults 25+ Monday-ThursdayAdults 21+ Friday

3:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Youth Ages: 8-15 Monday-Friday

6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.Adults 16+ Monday-Thursday

Swimming: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday

Ages: 8+Contact: Clarke King, Sr.Phone Number: 860-757-0820

Hartford Department of Families,Children, Youth & Recreation

680 Franklin Avenue | Hartford, Connecticut 06114 | 860-757-4880

Division for RecreationAdministration Office680 Franklin Avenue • 860-757-4880

Troy C. Stewart, Assistant DirectorLorene Williams, Office ClerkEdward Doughtie, Community Recreation CounselorJose Caraballo, Jr., Assistant Community Recreation CounselorClarke King, Sr., Recreation LeaderSolomon Cicero, Jr., Recreation Leader

2014Summer Programs

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Samuel V. Arroyo Center @ Pope Park 30 Pope Park Drive

Pope ClubEnrollment is limited and will be filled on a first come, firstserved basis.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, April 23, 2014Start/End Date: Monday, June 30 – Friday, August 15, 2014Holiday: Friday, July 4, 2014Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Free Summer Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Free Summer Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Ages: 8–12Contact: Solomon Cicero, Jr.Phone Number: 860-722-6573

Night Recreation aims to keep teens active into the eveninghours this summer. Stop by the site for supervised games andactivities. (Must show school ID, license or ID with photo/dateof birth.) Enrollment is required.

Registration Starts: Monday, April 21, 2014Start/End Date: Monday, June 30 – Friday, August 22, 2014Holiday: Friday, July 4, 2014Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Ages: 13+Contact: Solomon Cicero, Jr.Phone Number: 860-722-6573

Colt Park Supervised Playground 106 Wethersfield Avenue

Columbus Park Supervised Playground680 Franklin Avenue

Cronin Park Supervised PlaygroundGranby and Durham Street

Day Park Supervised PlaygroundArbor and Orange Street

DeLucco Park Supervised PlaygroundBrook and Bedford Street

Elizabeth Park East SupervisedPlaygroundElizabeth and North Beacon Street

Forester Heights SupervisedPlaygroundAmherst Street

Goodwin Park Supervised PlaygroundSouth Street and Maple Avenue

Hyland Park Supervised PlaygroundNew Britain Avenue

Keney Park Supervised (Waverly)PlaygroundWaverly Street

Keney Park Supervised (Woodland)PlaygroundWoodland and Greenfield Street

Pope Park Supervised (North)PlaygroundPutnum and Russ Street

Sigourney Park Supervised PlaygroundSigourney Street

Willie Ware Supervised Playground697 Windsor Avenue

Start/End Date: Monday, June 30 – Friday, August 15, 2014Hours of Operation: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)Holiday: Friday, July 4, 2014Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Free Summer Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Ages: 8+Contact: Edward DoughtiePhone Number: 860-722-6573Program will be closed during inclement weather.

Visit the following parks thissummer for free, supervised “dropin” recreation from June 30 – August15, 2014. Recreation staff at eachpark will prepare and deliver a dailyschedule of fun activities fromsports active games to arts projectsand other fun, educational activities.

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Summer Spray Pools Forster Heights: Harvard StreetGoodwin Park: Maple Avenue/South StreetKeney Park: Woodland StreetKeney Park: Waverly StreetDay Park: Orange/Arbor StreetPope Park North: Putnam/Russ StreetSigourney Park: Sigourney StreetDelucco Playground: Brook Street/Bedford StreetLozada Playground: East Street/Seym StreetSouth End Park: Franklin AvenueWillie Ware Playground: Windsor Street

Start/End Date: Monday, June 2 – Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Contact: Jose Caraballo, Jr.Phone Number: 860-757-0820Time: 10:00 a.m. – dusk

All playground spray pools are closed during inclement weather.

Indoor Pool Sites

Parker Pool: 2621 Main Street860-882-8388

Start/End Date: Monday, June 30 – Friday, August 22, 2014Weekday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., FridayContact: Jose Caraballo, Jr.Phone Number: 860-757-0820

Outdoor Pool Sites860-757-4880

Colt Park Pool: 106 Wethersfield Avenue860-722-6478

Goodwin Park Pool: Maple Avenue/South Street860-722-6532

Pope Park Pool: 30 Pope Park Drive860-722-6558

Keney Park Pool: Edgewood Street/Greenfield Street 860-722-6565

Registration for Swim Lessons/Group Visits Start/End Date: Monday, April 21, 2014 –

Saturday, June 28, 2014

� Enrollment will be filled on a first come, first served basis.� During a heat wave, all regular pool programs will not

operate. We will have Family Swim all day.� All pools are closed at least 30 minutes whenever

thunder or lightning is reported.

Pool Hours of Operation:Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, August 17, 201412:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

Weekday5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Swim Lessons12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Adult Swim1:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.: Recreation Swim*9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Swim Team/Development Swim/

Swim Lessons7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.: Adult Swim

Weekend/Holiday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Family Swim

*Goodwin Park Pool

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Programs specified as “drop-in”means that no space is guaranteed fora child on any particular day. Childrenare free to arrive or leave the program

site at anytime. Parks staff is notresponsible for transportation to and

from our drop-in programs.

Metzner Center Summer Food Service Program680 Franklin Avenue

Start/End Date: Monday, June 30 – Friday, August 15, 2014Holiday: Friday, July 4, 2014Contact: Lorene Williams and

Jose (Anthony) MaldonadoPhone Number: 860-757-4880Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Outdoor sites will not serve lunch during inclement weather.

BATTERSON PARK PONDWEEKEND PROGRAMBatterson Park is a water facility with beach area. ThePark facility includes beach (supervised by AmericanRed Cross lifeguards), picnic tables, grills, dressingrooms, and free parking.

Start Date: Saturday, May 24, 2014End Date: Monday, September 1, 2014 –

Labor DayOpen to the public: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.Contact: Jose Caraballo, Jr.Phone Number: 860-677-1171/860-757-4880Fee: Hartford Residents: Adult-$3/Child-$1

Non-residents: Adult-$5/Child-$2 & all seniors $2

Directions: I-84 West — Take exit 38.Take a left at the light & bear right.At stop sign, take right onto Two MileRoad.Go to end of the road and you willsee Batterson Park.

Or

I-84 East — Take exit 37.At the end of the exit, go throughthe light to the stop sign.Take a right onto Two Mile Road.Go to end of the road and you willsee Batterson Park.

Schedules are subject to change.

These summer programs offera variety of recreational

activities as well as learning and enrichment opportunities.

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American School for the Deaf Camp Isola Bella � �Twin Lakes • Salisbury

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Boating, Computers,Crafts, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games,Nature or Environmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Sports or Athletics, WildernessActivities

Ages Served: 8–17Areas Served: Greater Hartford, northeast regionStart Date (first session): 06/29/14 End Date (last session): 08/02/14Hours of Operation: Residential campSession Length: 2 sessions

Youth Recreation (ages 8-12): 06/29–07/12;Teen Adventure (ages 13-17): 07/20–08/02

Fee: $950 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Alyssa Pecorino

American School for the Deaf139 North Main StreetWest Hartford, CT 06107860-899-1209 (videophone)

Website: www.asd-1817.orgRegistration Deadline: May 15, 2014

Artists Collective Rites of Passage Summer Program �1200 Albany Avenue • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, CareerExploration/Learning, Crafts, Dance, EducationalActivities, Music, Theater

Ages Served: 8–16Areas Served: Greater Hartford Start Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 6 weeksFee: $615 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Ana Paditsone

Artists Collective, Inc.1200 Albany AvenueHartford, CT 06112860-527-3205

Website: www.artistscollective.orgRegistration Deadline: June 3, 2014 – early registration recommended

Blue Hills Civic Association Summer Youth Recreation Program ��Weaver High School (athletic fields) • 415 Granby Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Social Recreational Programming, Sports orAthletics, Sports Competition

Ages Served: 10–18Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/16/14 End Date (last session): 08/07/14Hours of Operation: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Session Length: 6 or 8 weeksFee: $60 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Quishema Jones

Blue Hills Civic Association 846 Asylum AvenueHartford, CT 06105860-560-7360

Website: www.bluehillscivic.orgRegistration Deadline: June 20, 2014

Camp Programs

� Program operates at a school-based site. Please call forthe most up-to-date information on program dates, times,length, and location as these are subject to change.

� Reduced fees or scholarships may be available for qualified applicants.� Program is offered at no charge.� Program serves people with special needs and/or senior citizens.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of HartfordSummer Fun Club �Asylum Hill Club Site, 170 Sigourney Street • Northwest Club Site, 1 Nahum Drive • Southwest Club Site, 1 Chandler Street • TrinityClub Site, 1500 Broad Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, CareerExploration/Learning, Computers, Crafts,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games,Recreational Swimming, Science Activities, SocialRecreational Programming, Sports or Athletics,Teen Programing

Ages Served: 6–18Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/23/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (youth ages 6–13)

Evening hours (teens)Session Length: 7 weeksFee: $350 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Chad Williams

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford170 Sigourney StreetHartford, CT 06105860-929-7661

Website: www.bgchartford.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

Camp Courant �96 Batterson Park Road • Farmington

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, CareerExploration/Learning, Computers, Crafts, Dance,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games, Music,Nature or Environmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Science Activities, Social RecreationalProgramming, Sports or Athletics, Swim Lessons,Teen Programming, and other programs

Ages Served: 5–15 5–12 regular day camp program; 13–15 Bank of America Junior Leader Program

Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/23/14 End Date (last session): 08/01/14Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Session Length: 6 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Mily Navedo

Hartford’s Camp Courant285 Broad StreetHartford, CT 06115860-241-3792

Website: www.campcourant.orgRegistration Deadline: July 5, 2014

Camp Horizons ��127 Babcock Hill Road • P.O. Box 323 • South Windham

Programs/Activities: Art, Boating, Career Exploration/Learning,Computers, Crafts, Educational Activities,Horseback Riding, Music, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Social Recreational Programming,Sports or Athletic

Ages Served: 8–80 — Serves children and adults withdevelopmental disabilities

Areas Served: USAStart Date (first session): 06/22/14 End Date (last session): 08/23/14Hours of Operation: Residential campSession Length: 2 weeksFee: $2,625 (2 weeks) �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Michelle Heimall

Horizons, Inc.127 Babcock Hill RoadP.O. Box 323South Windham, CT 06266860-456-1032

Website: www.horizonsct.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

Capitol Region Education Council(CREC) Center for Creative Youth �Wesleyan University • Middletown, CT

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Crafts, Dance,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music, SocialRecreational Programming, Teen Programming,Theater

Ages Served: 14–18Areas Served: Connecticut, Nationwide and InternationalStart Date (first session): 06/29/14 End Date (last session): 07/26/14Hours of Operation: Residential programSession Length: 4 weeksFee: $3,600 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Irene Oleksiak

Center for Creative Youth15 Vernon StreetHartford, CT 06106860-757-6391

Website: www.crec.org/ccyRegistration Deadline: March 1, 2014 or until filled

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Channel 3 Kids Camp ��73 Times Farm Road • Andover

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Computers, Crafts,Dance, Educational Activities, Games, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Social Recreational Programming,Sports or Athletics, Swim Lessons, WildernessActivities, (Theater offered at day camp)

Ages Served: 8–13 (residential) and 6–13 (day camp)Areas Served: ConnecticutStart Date (first session): 06/22/14 End Date (last session): 08/16/14Day camp (first session): 06/23/14 End Date (last session): 08/22/14Hours of Operation: Residential and day camp programsSession Length: 1 weekFee: Sliding scale starting at $75 (residential) �

$200/week (day camp)Transportation Available: Yes To Register: Melissa Shea

Channel 3 Kids Camp73 Times Farm RoadAndover, CT 06232-1033860-742-2267

Website: www.channel3kidscamp.orgRegistration Deadline: June 10, 2014 (residential and day camp) –

register early

ConnectiKids 2014 Summer Program �814 Asylum Avenue • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Boating, Cooking,Crafts, Dance, Educational Activities, Field Trips,Games, Nature or Environmental Learning,Recreational Swimming, Science Activities, SocialRecreational Programming, Teen Programming

Ages Served: 7–13Areas Served: West Middle School (Asylum Hill)Start Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 12:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.Session Length: 5 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: E. Andrea Williams

ConnectiKids, Inc.814 Asylum AvenueHartford, CT 06105860-522-8710, ext. 12

Website: www.ct-kids.orgRegistration Deadline: June 27, 2014

Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies — Ananci at the Tea Party �2998 Main Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Career Exploration/Learning, Dance, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Social RecreationalProgramming, Teen Programming

Ages Served: 5–19Areas Served: East Hartford, HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/01/14 End Date (last session): 08/02/14Hours of Operation: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Session Length: 5 weeks Fee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Valencia Coleman

Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies, Inc.2998 Main StreetHartford, CT 06120860-249-8915

Website: www.culturaldance.orgRegistration Deadline: July 7, 2014

Ebony Horsewomen Equine/Animal Summer Day Camp �Ebony Horsewomen Equestrian & Agricultural Center • 337 VineStreet • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Cooking, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Horseback Riding, Natureor Environmental Learning, Science Activities,Social Recreational Programming

Ages Served: 5–19Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/23/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Session Length: 8 weeksFee: $300/week �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Dominique Bourgeois

Ebony Horsewomen, Inc.337 Vine StreetHartford, CT 06112860-293-2914

Website: www.ebonyhorsewomen.usRegistration Deadline: Ongoing



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Girl Scouts of Connecticut Camp Laurel ��175 Clubhouse Road • Lebanon

Programs/Activities: Boating, Crafts, Educational Activities, Games,Girls only Activities, Horseback Riding, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Sports or Athletics, Swim Lessons,Teen Programming, Theater, WildernessActivities

Ages Served: Students entering grades 1–12 in fall 2014Areas Served: ConnecticutStart Date (first session): 06/29/14 End Date (last session): 08/09/14Hours of Operation: Residential campSession Length: 1–2 weeks Fee: $420–$850 � �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Outdoor Program Department

Girl Scouts of Connecticut20 Washington AvenueNorth Haven, CT 06473203-239-2922

Website: www.gsofct.org/pages/CampLaurelOS.phpRegistration Deadline: Two weeks prior to start of camp session or

until filled

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Camp Merrie-Wood �650 Gardner Street • Manchester

Programs/Activities: Art, Cooking, Crafts, Educational Activities,Games, Girls Only Activities, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, Sports or Athletics,Teen Programming

Ages Served: Students entering grades 1–8 in fall 2014;leadership opportunity for youth entering grades9–12

Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (day camp)Session Length: 1–2 weeks Fee: $195–$400 �Transportation Available: Yes To Register: Outdoor Program Department


Website: www.gsofct.org/pages/CampMerrie-WoodOS.phpRegistration Deadline: Two weeks prior to start of camp session or

until filled

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Camp Timber Trails �1266 East Otis Road • Tolland, MA

Programs/Activities: Boating, Crafts, Educational Activities, Games,Girls Only Activities, Horseback Riding, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Sports or Athletics, Swim Lessons,Teen Programming, Wilderness Activities

Ages Served: Students entering grades 1–12 in fall 2014Areas Served: ConnecticutStart Date (first session): 06/29/14 End Date (last session): 08/09/14Hours of Operation: Residential campSession Length: 1–2 weeksFee: $435–$1,050 �

Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Outdoor Program Department


Website: www.gsofct.org/pages/CampTimberTrailsOS.phpRegistration Deadline: Two weeks prior to start of camp session or

until filled

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Summer Fun ��E.B. Kennelly School • 180 White Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Career Exploration/Leaning, Cooking, Crafts,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games, GirlsOnly Activities, Social Recreational Programming

Ages Served: 5–14Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Session Length: 1–5 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Valerie Rykowski

Girl Scouts of Connecticut340 Washington StreetHartford, CT 06106860-522-0163

Website: www.gsofct.orgRegistration Deadline: July 7, 2014

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HARC, Inc. Capable Kids – Reaching HigherGround �900 Asylum Avenue • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Art, Computers, Crafts, Dance, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Games, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Science Activities, Social RecreationalProgramming, Sports or Athletics, Theater

Ages Served: 5–21Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/24/14 End Date (last session): 08/01/14Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 6 weeksFee: NoneTransportation Available: YesTo Register: Lizbeth Padilla

HARC, Inc.900 Asylum AvenueMail Stop #1066Hartford, CT 06105860-218-6029

Website: www.harc-ct.orgRegistration Deadline: May 16, 2014; first come, first served

Hartford Conservatory Summer Arts Intensive �846 and 875 Asylum Avenue • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Crafts, Dance,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music, SocialRecreational Programming, Theater

Ages Served: PreK–16Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/09/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 4 weeks with 1 encore week for older studentsFee: $500 �

Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Linn McGlade

Hartford Conservatory834 Asylum AvenueHartford, CT 06105860-527-0575

Registration Deadline: June 18, 2014

Hartford Friendship Kids’ CampOut the Boxx ��Sarah Rawson Elementary School • 260 Holcomb Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Computers, Dance,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music, SocialRecreational Programming, Theater

Ages Served: 5–12Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/08/14 End Date (last session): 08/8/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Session Length: 5 weeksFee: $50/week �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Clara Ruffin

Hartford Friendship Kids’ Camp149 Ridgefield StreetHartford, CT 06112860-527-2491

Website: www.htfdkidscamp.comRegistration Deadline: May 30, 2014

Hartford Neighborhood CentersCamp Hi Hoti �Camp Hi Hoti • 444 East Street • Hebron

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Computers, Crafts,Dance, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games,Nature or Environmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Science Activities, Social RecreationalProgramming, Sports or Athletics

Ages Served: 6–12Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 6 weeksFee: $75/week �Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Evelyn Hernandez

Hartford Neighborhood Centers, Inc.38 Lawrence StreetHartford, CT 06106860-251-6517

Website: www.hnci.orgRegistration Deadline: June 16, 2014

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Hartford Stage Summer Studio � �Hartford Stage • 85 Woodland Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Art, Dance, Teen Programming, TheaterAges Served: 3-17Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Session Length: 1, 2 or 4 weeksFee: $175–$995 �

(depending upon length of program) Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Chelsea Caplan

Hartford Stage50 Church StreetHartford, CT 06103860-520-7244

Website: www.hartfordstage.orgRegistration Deadline: By the start of session

Mandell Jewish Community CenterCamp Shalom �Camp Shalom • 425 Merriman Road • Windsor

Programs/Activities: Art, Boating, Cooking, Crafts, Dance, Games,Music, Nature or Environmental Learning,Recreational Swimming, Social RecreationalProgramming, Sports or Athletics, Swim Lessons,Teen Programming, Wilderness Activities

Ages Served: 5–15Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/23/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 2–4 weeksFee: Varies �Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Karen Wyckoff

Mandell Jewish Community Center 335 Bloomfield AvenueWest Hartford, CT 06117860-236-4571

Website: www.mandelljcc.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

MI CASASummer Camp XXII �590 Park Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Crafts, Dance,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games,Recreational Swimming, Social RecreationalProgramming, Sports or Athletics

Ages Served: 10–17Areas Served: Hartford – Frog Hollow and South End

neighborhoodsStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Session Length: 5 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: CallTo Register: Carmen Rivera

Hispanic Health Council (MI CASA Campus)590 Park StreetHartford, CT 06106860-522-5222 ext. 321

Website: www.micasainc.orgwww.hispanichealth.com


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Real Art WaysParkArt Program �Day Park (Across the street from Real Art Ways) • 56 Arbor Street •Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Crafts, EducationalActivities, Music, Theater

Ages Served: 4–14Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Session Length: Daily program for 7 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: No registration necessaryWebsite: www.realartways.orgRegistration Deadline: Pre-registration not required

Salvation Army of Greater HartfordCONNRI Lodge Senior Respite ��The Salvation Army • CONNRI Lodge • 28 Happy Hill Lane (Rt. 74) •Ashford

Programs/Activities: Boating, Crafts, Dance, Educational Activities,Games, Music, Nature or EnvironmentalLearning, Recreational Swimming, Sports orAthletics, Wilderness Activities

Ages Served: 55+Areas Served: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington,

West Hartford, WindsorStart Date (first session): 07/14/14 End Date (last session): 07/18/14Hours of Operation: Residential campSession Length: 1 weekFee: $50–$190 �

(depending on availability of reduced fees) Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Lois Ross

The Salvation Army 217 Washington Street Hartford, CT 06106 860-543-8413 ext. 113

Website: www.salvationarmyct.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing until filled

Salvation Army of Greater HartfordCamp CONNRI Youth Camp �The Salvation Army • Camp CONNRI • 28 Happy Hill Lane (Rt. 74) •Ashford

Programs/Activities: Crafts, Educational Activities, Games, Music,Nature or Environmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Science Activities, Social RecreationalProgramming, Sports or Athletics, WildernessActivities

Ages Served: 7–12Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/21/14 End Date (last session): 06/25/14Hours of Operation: Residential campSession Length: 5 days/4 nightsFee: $75 �Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Ruth Rosado

The Salvation Army217 Washington StreetHartford, CT 06106860-543-8413


Spectrum in Motion Instruments of Culture �Asylum Hill Congregational Church • 814 Asylum Avenue • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Dance, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Music

Ages Served: 4–19Areas Served: Hartford primarily, Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Session Length: 6 weeksFee: $150/week �

Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Olivia S. Ilano Davis

Spectrum in Motion Dance Theater Ensemble, Inc.City Arts on Pearl233 Pearl Street, #22Hartford, CT 06103860-508-4316

Website: www.home.comcast.net/~spectruminmotionRegistration Deadline: June 15, 2014

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Talcott Mountain Science CenterSummer of Science Adventures �Talcott Mountain Science Center • Montevideo Road • Avon

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Computers, EducationalActivities, Nature or Environmental Learning,Science Activities

Ages Served: 5–14Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/23/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 1 weekFee: $300 �Transportation Available: YesTo Register: John Pellino

Talcott Mountain Science CenterMontevideo RoadAvon, CT 06001860-677-8571

Website: www.tmsc.org/summerRegistration Deadline: One week before session start date

United Cerebral Palsy of GreaterHartford (UPC) Camp Harkness �� UPC Camp Harkness • 301 Great Neck Road • Waterford

Programs/Activities: Art, Boating, Cooking, Crafts, Dance, Games,Horseback Riding, Music, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Social Recreational Programming,Sports or Athletics

Ages Served: 18–88 — Accessible to people with physicaldisabilities

Areas Served: ConnecticutStart Date (first session): 06/22/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: Residential ProgramSession Length: 1 weekFee: $850 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Peter Cavanaugh

United Cerebral Palsy Association of GreaterHartford80 Whitney StreetHartford, CT 06105860-942-3039www.ucphartford.org


Village for Families & ChildrenSchool-Based Summer Enrichment ��Alfred E. Burr School (Burr School), 400 Wethersfield Avenue •Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Crafts, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Games, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, Science Activities, SocialRecreational Programming, Sports or Athletics

Ages Served: 5–13Areas Served: East Hartford, HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/08/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 12:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Session Length: 5 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Trisila Tirado

The Village for Families & Children860-695-3097

Website: www.villageforchildren.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

Village for Families & ChildrenSchool-Based Summer Enrichment ��America’s Choice at SAND (SAND School) • 1750 Main Street •Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Crafts, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Games, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, Science Activities, SocialRecreational Programming, Sports or Athletics

Ages Served: 5–13Areas Served: East Hartford, HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/08/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Session Length: 5 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Barbara Vita

The Village for Families & Children860-695-5061

Website: www.villageforchildren.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

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West Indian Foundation Summer Enrichment Program ��Martin Luther King Elementary School • 25 Ridgefield Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Computers, Crafts,Dance, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games,Music, Nature or Environmental Learning,Recreational Swimming, Science Activities, SocialRecreational Programming, Teen Programming,Theater

Ages Served: 6–18Areas Served: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, WindsorStart Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/09/14Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 6 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Mrs. Shirley LittleJohn

West Indian Foundation, Inc.Martin Luther King Elementary School25 Ridgefield StreetHartford, CT 06112860-695-4010

Website: www.westindianfoundation.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

Wilderness School �240 North Hollow Road • East Hartland

Programs/Activities: Boys Only Activities, Girls Only Activities, TeenProgramming, Wilderness Activities

Ages Served: 13–16, selected programs 16–19Areas Served: ConnecticutStart Date (first session): 06/23/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: Residential programSession Length: 1, 5, and 20-day sessionsFee: $600–$2,000 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Bonnie Sterpka

Enrollment CoordinatorWilderness School240 North Hollow RoadEast Hartland, CT [email protected]

Website: www.ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2539&q Registration Deadline: Ongoing

YMCA of Greater HartfordCamp Dakota �The Learning Corridor • 43 Vernon Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Art, Crafts, Educational Activities, Field Trips,Games, Nature or Environmental Learning,Recreational Swimming, Science Activities, SocialRecreational Programming, Swim Lessons

Ages Served: 5–12 (boys and girls)Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/16/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Session Length: 1 weekFee: $175/week �

Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Sarah Chambers or Rita Albrecht

Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center444 Albany AvenueHartford, CT 06120860-241-9622

Website: www.ghymca.org/wilson-grayRegistration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session start date

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YMCA of Greater Hartford East Hartford YMCA Camp Nowashe ��East Hartford Middle School • 777 Burnside Ave • East Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Career Exploration/Learning, Cooking, Crafts, Dance, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Games, Music, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Science Activities, Sports or Athletics,Swim Lessons, Teen Programming, Theater,Wilderness Activities

Ages Served: 6–16Areas Served: East HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/23/14 End Date (last session): 08/18/14Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Session Length: 1 weekFee: $190/week �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: East Hartford YMCA

770 Main StreetEast Hartford, CT 06108 860-289-6612

Website: www.ghymca.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

YWCA Hartford RegionYoung Women’s Leadership CorpsSummer Institute �135 Broad Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Career Exploration/Learning, Cooking, Crafts, Educational Activities,Field Trips, Games, Girls Only Activities, SocialRecreational Programming, Teen Programming,and more

Ages Served: 12–17Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/14/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 5 weeks Fee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Diane Drakes

YWCA Hartford Region135 Broad StreetHartford, CT 06105860-525-1163 ext. 317

Website: www.ywcahartford.org/corpsRegistration Deadline: June 13, 2014

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Artists CollectiveRites of Passage Summer CITProgram �1200 Albany Avenue • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, CareerExploration/Learning, Crafts, Dance, EducationalActivities, Music, Theater

Ages Served: 12–14Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 6 weeksFee: $615 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Ana Paditsone

Artists Collective, Inc. 1200 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 06112 860-527-3205

Website: www.artistscollective.orgRegistration Deadline: June 3, 2014 – early registration recommended

Boys and Girls Clubs of HartfordSummer Fun Club CIT Program �Asylum Hill Club Site, 170 Sigourney Street • Northwest Club Site,1 Nahum Drive • Southwest Club Site, 1 Chandler Street • TrinityClub Site, 1500 Broad Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Career Exploration/Learning, Computers, Crafts, Educational Activities,Field Trips, Games, Recreational Swimming,Science Activities, Social Recreational Programming,Sports or Athletics, Teen Programming

Ages Served: 13–18Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 7 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Chad Williams

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford170 Sigourney StreetHartford, CT 06105860-929-7661

Website: www.bgchartford.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

Channel 3 Kids Camp Teen Leadership CIT Program ��73 Times Farm Road • Andover

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Computers, Crafts,Dance, Educational Activities, Games, Nature orEnvironmental Learning, RecreationalSwimming, Social Recreational Programming,Sports or Athletics, Swim Lessons, TeenProgramming, Wilderness Activities

Ages Served: 13–18Areas Served: ConnecticutStart Date (first session): 06/22/14 End Date (last session): 08/16/14Hours of Operation: Residential campSession Length: 4 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Melissa Shea

Channel 3 Kids Camp73 Times Farm RoadAndover, CT 06232-1033860-742-2267

Website: www.channel3kidscamp.orgRegistration Deadline: May 1, 2014

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Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs provide

opportunities for youth to develop leadership skillsand to have a first work experience working withstaff to plan and implement activities for children.

CIT Programs



PHOTO: JOY MONROE

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Christian Activities CouncilAdventures in the City Educational &Enrichment Program �47 Vine Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, CareerExploration/Learning, Educational Activities, FieldTrips, Games, Music, Social RecreationalProgramming, Teen Programming

Ages Served: 12–16Areas Served: East Hartford, HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/01/14Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Session Length: 4 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Charmaine Simpson or Deysha Colon

Christian Activities Council47 Vine StreetHartford, CT 06112860-527-9860

Website: www.christianactivities.orgRegistration Deadline: June 30, 2014 – apply early

Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies �2998 Main Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Career Exploration/Learning, Dance, Educational Activities, FieldTrips, Social Recreational Programming, TeenProgramming

Ages Served: 10–15Areas Served: East Hartford, HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/01/14 End Date (last session): 08/02/14Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Session Length: 4 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Valencia Coleman

Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies, Inc.2998 Main StreetHartford, CT 06120860-249-8915

Website: www.culturaldance.orgRegistration Deadline: July 7, 2014

Our Piece of the Pie® Summer Scan �20-28 Sargeant Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Career ExplorationAges Served: 14–18Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. morning session

1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. afternoon sessionSession Length: 6 weeks Fee: None �Transportation Available: Yes (bus tokens available)To Register: Toka Okamoto

Our Piece of the Pie®

20-28 Sargeant StreetHartford, CT 06105860-761-7331

Website: www.opp.orgRegistration Deadline: July 3, 2014

YMCA Greater Hartford Camp Dakota CIT ProgramWilson-Gray YMCA Youth & Family Center • 444 Albany Avenue •Hartford

Programs/Activities: Computers, Educational Activities, Field Trips,Games, Nature or Environmental Learning,Recreational Swimming, Science Activities, SocialRecreational Programming, Teen Programming,and more

Ages Served: 13–15 Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/16/14 End Date (last session): 08/15/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 9 weeksFee: NoneTransportation Available: NoTo Register: Sarah Chambers or Rita Albrecht

Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center 444 Albany AvenueHartford, CT 06120860-241-9622

Website: www.ghymca.org/wilson-gray Registration Deadline: May 1, 2014

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4-H Education Center at AuerfarmSummer Programs �158 Auer Farm Road • Bloomfield

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Nature or EnvironmentalLearning, Science Activities

Ages Served: Ages 4-13 Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/16/14 End Date (last session): 08/22/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 1 weekFee: $150–$250 �Transportation Available: Call for informationTo Register: Mark DiBella

4-H Education Center at Auerfarm158 Auer Farm RoadBloomfield, CT 06002860-242-7144 ext. 10

Website: www.auerfarm.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

American School for the DeafSummer Education Enrichment &Employment Program ��139 North Main Street • West Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, CareerExploration/Learning, Computers, EducationalActivities, Recreational Swimming, ScienceActivities, Sports or Athletics

Ages Served: 5–21Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/14/14 End Date (last session): 08/01/14Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Session Length: 3 weeksFee: $1,411 � — paid by local education authorities,

if approved.Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Tommy Meehan

c/o Darlene BorsottiAmerican School for the Deaf139 North Main StreetWest Hartford, CT 06107860-899-1203 (videophone)

Website: www.asd-1817.orgRegistration Deadline: Ongoing

Capitol Region Education Council(CREC) Hartford Region Open ChoiceSummer Academy ��Two Rivers Magnet Middle School • 337 East River Dr. • E. Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Computers, Crafts,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games, Natureor Environmental Learning, Science Activities,Social Recreational Programming, Sports orAthletics

Ages Served: 5–14Areas Served: Students attending CREC – Hartford Region

Open Choice ProgramStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/01/14Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Session Length: 4 weeksFee: $35 ❂Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Casondra Lash

CREC Hartford Region Open Choice Program34 Sequassen StreetHartford, CT 06106860-509-3734

Website: www.crec.org/choice Registration Deadline: May 16, 2014

Center for Urban Research, Education & Training (CURET)Academic Tutoring and RecreationalProgram ��Martin Luther King School • 25 Ridgefield Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Computers, Dance,Educational Activities, Field Trips, SocialRecreational Programming

Ages Served: 6–14Areas Served: East Hartford, HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/08/14Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Session Length: 5 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Dr. Carol Johnson

Center for Urban Research, Education & Training1443 Albany AvenueHartford, CT 06112860-247-0123

Website: www.curetinc.orgRegistration Deadline: Open until program filled

Tutorial programs encouragelearning, academic success,

and positive youth development.

Tutorial Programs



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Christian Activities CouncilAdventures in the City: Educational &Enrichment Summer Program ��Program site to be determined

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Crafts, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Games, Music, RecreationalSwimming

Ages Served: 5–10 (K–5th grade) Areas Served: East Hartford, HartfordStart Date (first session): 07/07/14 End Date (last session): 08/09/14Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Session Length: 5 weeksFee: $35 first child, $25 per additional child �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Charmaine Simpson or Deysha Colon

Christian Activities Council47 Vine StreetHartford, CT 06112860-527-9860

Website: www.christianactivities.orgRegistration Deadline: Open registration

Hartford Youth Scholars FoundationThe Steppingstone Academy Hartford ��Trinity College • 133 Allen Place • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Boys Only Activities,Career Exploration/Learning, EducationalActivities, Field Trips, Girls Only Activities,Science Activities, Social RecreationalProgramming, Teen Programming

Ages Served: 11–14Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/21/14 End Date (last session): 08/01/14Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Session Length: 6 weeksFee: None �Transportation Available: YesTo Register: Karla Diaz

Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation133 Allen PlaceHartford, CT 06103860-833-1871

Website: www.hysf.orgRegistration Deadline: March 22, 2014

Salvation Army of Greater HartfordSchool-Age Program on SigourneyStreet �The Salvation Army • 121-123 Sigourney Street • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Career Exploration/Learning, Computers, Cooking, Crafts, Dance,Educational Activities, Field Trips, Games, Music,Science Activities, Social RecreationalProgramming, Sports or Athletics

Ages Served: 5–14 Areas Served: Greater HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/16/14 End Date (last session): 08/22/14Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Session Length: 1 weekFee: $75 �Transportation Available: NoTo Register: Desiree Hyatt

The Salvation Army SAC121-123 Sigourney StreetHartford, CT 06105860-543-8488 ext. 202


Watkinson School SPHERE Summer Program �180 Bloomfield Avenue • Hartford

Programs/Activities: Academic Enrichment, Art, Computers,Educational Activities, Field Trips

Ages Served: 6–9 (entering 1st to 4th grade) Areas Served: HartfordStart Date (first session): 06/30/14 End Date (last session): 08/01/14Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Before and after care availableSession Length: 5 weeksFee: $50 registration feeTransportation Available No

Downey KnappWatkinson School180 Bloomfield AvenueHartford, CT 06105-1096860-236-5618 ext. 156

Website: www.watkinson.orgRegistration Deadline: April 30, 2014

TUTORIAL PROGRAMS



For quick reference, here is a list of telephone numbers for several agencies

providing summer programs to Hartford, East Hartford and other Greater Hartford

residents, including organizations that do not have programs listed in this directory.

All numbers are in the 860 area code unless otherwise stated. Please consult

program listings in this directory for registration information on specific programs.

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Agency Phone

4-H Education Center at Auer Farm 242-7144

Almada Lodge - Channel 3 Kids Camp 742-2267

American School for the Deaf 570-2300

Artfarm 346-4390

Artists Collective 527-3205

Blue Hills Civic Association 560-7360

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford 724-0700

Camp Horizons 456-1032

Capital Workforce Partners 522-1111

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) 247-2732

Career Beginnings 702-3801

Catholic Charities 1-888-405-1183

Center for Urban Research, Education & Training 247-0123

Charter Oak Cultural Center 249-1207

Christian Activities Council 527-9860

City of Hartford Department of Families, 757-9595

Children, Youth

City of Hartford Department of Health & 757-9311

Human Services

COMPASS Youth Collaborative 296-2855

Connecticut Ballet 293-1039

Connecticut Rivers Council Boy Scouts 289-6669

Connecticut Science Center 724-3623

ConnectiKids, Inc. 522-8710

Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies 249-8915

East Hartford ChildPlan 291-1741

East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department 291-7160

East Hartford YMCA 289-6612

Easter Seals of Connecticut 203-388-2192

Ebony Horsewomen 293-2914

First Tee of Connecticut 882-1660

Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Inc. 522-0163 or

1-800-922-2770

HARC, Inc. 218-6000

Agency Phone

Hartford Catholic Worker/Voluntown 724-7066/

376-9970

Hartford Conservatory 527-0575

Hartford County 4-H Camp 289-4177

Hartford Friendship Kids’ Camp 527-2491

Hartford Neighborhood Center 251-6517

Hartford Public Library 695-6300

Hartford Stage 525-5601

Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation 297-5123

Hartford’s Camp Courant 241-6320

Hispanic Health Council 527-0856

Institute of Living 545-7000

Leadership Greater Hartford 951-6161

Mandell Jewish Community Center 236-4571

Mi Casa Family Services and Educational Center 522-5222

Organized Parents Make a Difference, Inc. 548-0301

Our Piece of the Pie 761-7300

Partnership for Strong Communities 244-0066

Real Art Ways 232-1006

The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford 543-8400

Sankofa Kuumba, Cultural Arts Consortium 242-2999

Spectrum in Motion 508-4316

Streetsmart Ventures 655-9675

Talcott Mountain Science Center 677-8571

Trinity College Dream Camp 987-6209

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Hartford 236-6201

Urban League of Greater Hartford 527-0147

Village For Families and Children 236-4511

Wadsworth, Education Department 838-4170

Watkinson School 236-5618

West Indian Foundation 243-8812

Winding Trails, Inc. 677-8458

YMCA of Greater Hartford 522-4183

YWCA of the Hartford Region 525-1163

Agency Phone Index

For information about the 2014 Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program,

please visit www.capitalworkforce.org.

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Workforce Development Opportunities

Looking for a job or job training?

Attention: ADULTS

CAREER SERVICES Info Session Learn about programs, services and opportunities available atCTWorks.

� Pre-registration not required� Walk-ins welcome� Simply call or just stop in

� Learn computer basics or expand your current skills

� Take online training for a variety of technology,business and workplace skills

� Get skills needed today to find a job:

– Computers, Internet and email– Resume preparation– Online job search

Wednesdays at 2 p.m. & Thursday at 2 p.m.HARTFORD – 3580 Main St. – 860-656-2500

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. • Room 8CTWorks@HPL – Hartford Public Library – 500 Main St.

The Online Learning Center provides job seekers a range of computer and business skills developmentservices from beginning-level to advanced. No appointment is necessary. We specialize in servingbeginners and offer individual help. We welcome dislocated workers, veterans and those reentering theworkforce.

Visit Our Online Learning Center For Top-of-the-Line Training

Interested in a Career in Healthcare?

The “Your Future in Healthcare” seminar/orientation is designed to give job seekers anoverview of different occupations in healthcare, the kinds of credentials job seekers may needand what training programs are available.

3rd Monday of Every Month, 9–11 a.m.3580 Main St., Hartford

First Wednesday of Every Month, 2–4 p.m.CTWorks@HPL, Hartford Public Library

Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m–4:00 p.m.; Friday 8–11 a.m.3580 Main St., Hartford

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Services for Individuals with DisabilitiesAccess = Ability - Information Sessions

“Access = Ability” sessions teach job seekers how to navigate disability related services in order to helpindividuals secure employment or support current employment. There is no need to register for “Access =Ability” sessions.

1st Friday every month – 1 p.m.3580 Main Street, Hartford

Interested in the Construction Trades?� Do you like working with your hands? � Like the feeling of accomplishment?� Not afraid of hot or cold? � Do you have pride in a job well done?� Like to be outdoors? � The Jobs Funnel is for you.

Get started today!1st Friday every month – 1 p.m.

The Jobs FunnelVeeder Place, 20 Sargeant Street, Hartford

Workforce Solutions Collaborative of MetroHartford is a network of public/private stakeholderorganizations that invests in the development of an educated,self-sufficient workforce with the skills regional employersneed to successfully compete. The collaborative posts information useful to job seekers on its website, includinglinks to Capital Workforce Partners and training opportunities offered by our many partners.

For more information, go to: http://workforce-solutions.org/what-you-can-do

and click on “Job Seekers.”

Jobs for People, People for Jobs� Promoting and investing in youth and future workforce solutions.� Identifying and supporting the development of sustainable career paths for

adult workers� Assisting employers in targeted industries helping them grow and

remain competitive

Capital Workforce Partners, One Union Place, Hartford CT 06103 www.capitalworkforce.org

Documents

2014 Summer Programs Directory