Adult Programs and Special Events and Programs
Special Discount Ticket Program
Six Flags New England and Lake Compounce Tickets available until September 8th. Buy them early and use them later in the fall!
The HK Recreation Department has discounted tickets. Avoid waiting in long lines by purchasing tickets in advance at our office. What a great deal! Fun for the entire family! Tickets are good any day of the season - but please check with the parks to find out the dates they are open to the public!
Six Flags New England
Fun rollercoasters & the waterpark Hurricane Harbor make for a fun day for everyone! Thrill seekers will enjoy the Dark Night Coaster and the newly improved Superman Ride of Steel. Little ones can enjoy Thomas TownSM and Wiggles World. Visit www.sixflags/newengland.com for more information.Fees: $26.50 per ticket (plus $1.50 handling fee) = $28
Available: May 1st - September 8th (good for '10)
Savings: Save $14 from the gate price of $42 (54" +). Children under 36" are free.
Lake Compounce
A fun park for the whole family to enjoy - and it is close by too! Ride Boulder Dash, Zoomerang and Thunder n’ Lightning. Cool off at Clipper Cove and Mammoth Falls. Little thrill seekers will enjoy Garfield’s Circus World. Visit www.lakecompounce.com for more information.
Fees: $26.50 per ticket (plus $1.50 handling fee) = $28
Available: May 1st - September 8th (good for '10)
Savings: Save $10 from the gate price of $35 (52" +). Children under 3 years are free.
Kid's Entertainment Extravaganza
The HK Recreation Department has booked some funtastic shows. Children enrolled in our summer camp that week will be attending the show free of charge. All shows are at the HK HS Auditorium and are $2 per person.
BubbleMania - Comedy with a Drip
Wednesday June 30 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Casey Carle's creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble art forms to "trapping" people inside bubbles! Includes GIANT Floating Spheres, incredibly Long Serpents of Soap Film, Bubbles that Bounce, gravity defying globs of bubble foam, A Bubble Cube, The Amazing Popcorn Machine, The mesmerizing Crystal Ball, The Bubble Spacecraft (actually spins), A bubble "volcano" and more!
Airborne Jugglers
Wednesday, July 21 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Joe Murray and Susan Kirkby have been delighting audiences for over 20 years. This high energy show combines juggling, magic, music, audience participation, and tons of fun for everyone.The Yo-Yo Guy
Wednesday, August 4 1:00 - 1:45 pm
John Higby has been entertaining audiences since the 1990's. Using skill, audience participation, and unicycles, John gets everyone of all ages excited about the "state of Yo". He has been named the 2008 Guinness World Record Holder and the 2008 World Yo-Yo Champion in Artistic Performance by ESPN Magazines's "Unsung Hero".
Picnic Kits
The HK Recreation Dept. will assemble picnic kits for residents. Kits may include: portable volleyball net/ball, softball equipment, pillo-polo, frisbees, coolers, whiffle ball equipment, etc. Kits are FREE, but a $15 refundable deposit is required. Please call 345-8334 in advance to reserve your kit.
Adult Programs
Canine Encounters - Dog Obedience
Learn how to teach your dog. Classes provide socialization in a group setting and enhances the relationship between owner & dog through a partnership which is developed during training. Communication, positive reinforcement, repetition, consistency, and timing are combined to establish bonding and skills. The basic commands such as sit, stay/wait, down, heel, the recall (come when called), and stand will be taught in a positive and fun atmosphere. The goal is not a controlled pet, but rather a well mannered, enjoyable, and loved companion. The 1st class is on theory & is for owners only.Meets: Thursdays
Dates: May 13 - June 24
Times: a) 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Basic: 5 mo. & up)
b) 6:45 - 7:45 pm (Puppy:10 wks.-5 mo.)
Location: HK HS Outside - back of school (1st class will meet in old MS Rm. 114)
Fee: $85 ($65 for repeating students) (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Marian Smith, Canine Encounters
Golf Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals, feel the golf swing, and take it to the golf course. This class is designed for those who have taken lessons before and want to take their game to the next level. Instruction includes full swing, short game, course strategy, rules and etiquette. Classes will be held at a Par 3 course - a great opportunity for on-course coaching. Please bring clubs.
Who: Ages 15 & up
Meets: Wednesdays
Dates: May 5 - 26
Time: 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Fee: $90 (inlcudes range, balls, and on-course training) (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 6 Max. 12
Location: Miner's Hill Golf Course, Middletown
Instructor: Skip Rotondo, PGA golf professional
CT Basic Boat Course
This D.E.P. course includes instruction in legal requirements, navigation rules, safety afloat and other topics that will help participants become knowledgeable and safe boaters. Students passing this course will satisfy the requirements for the CT Safe Boating Certificate and Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation.
Who: Ages 12 & up
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays
Dates: June 2, 7, 9, and 14
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $10 (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK High School Cafeteria
Instructor: DEP Instructor
Kayaking Workshops
Quick Start / Intro. to Kayaking is designed to teach or refine basic strokes necessary for competent paddling, including bracing high and low, sculling, sweep, & draw strokes. Includes safe paddling practices. Rolling, Rescue, & Safety will teach you how to react and gain confidence in adverse conditions, cover the fundamental components, and practice good judgement.Who: Ages 16 & up
Meets: Thursdays and Saturdays
Session 1: May 13 & 15(Quick Start/Intro.)
Session 2: June 10 & 12(Quick Start/Intro.)
Session 3: June 17 & 19 (Rolling & Rescue)
Session 4: June 24 & 28 (Rolling & Rescue)
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm (Th.) / 11:00 - 1:00 pm (Sat.)
Fee: $35 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: HK Old MS Rm. 114 & HK HS Pool (Th) / Local reservoir/lake TBD (Sat.)
Instructor: Richard Glass, ACA Certified
Fitness Yoga
Journey through a mind-body class. Discover the strength and cardiovascular benefits of this power yoga class and enjoy the relaxation as you reduce stress. Gain flexibility and balance through a flow of yoga poses. This is a great class for all levels including advanced, intermediate, and beginners. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to class.Who: High School - Adult
Session 1: Tuesdays, July 6 - August 17
Session 2: Thursdays, July 8 - August 19
Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Fees: $35 (one session) / $56 (both sessions) (non-residents add $10) / $6 (one class)
Location: HK HS Cafeteria
Instructor: Liz Young, Certified Instructor
Zumba!
Spice up your summer and try Zumba - a new Latin inspired dance/fitness craze. Traditional Latin dances are mixed with modern music and easy to follow choreography to give a great and fun cardio workout. Anyone can Zumba - no dance experience necessary!
Who: High School & up
Meets: Mondays, June 28, July 26 & August 9
Time: 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Fee: $6 each class / $15 for all 3 (non-residents add $5 each/$10 for all 3)
Location: HK HS Auxillary Gym
Instructor: Irene Thelen, Certified Instructor
Tennis with a Twist
A great opportunity to get some exercise using different tennis drills and improving your game at the same time. Beginners will learn the fundamentals while more experienced players will get a great workout and improve their skills.
Who: High School - Adult
Meets: Monday - Thursday
Session 1: June 21 - 24
Session 2: June 28 - July 1
Session 3: July 19 - 22
Session 4: July 26 - 29
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: $48 each session / $40 each for 2 or more sessions
Location: HK HS Tennis Courts
Instructor: Rod Pakus, HK HS Boys Tennis Coach
New! Pilates Fusion
Take your body through a sequence of strength, flexibility and balancing moves. It is a full body experience which will make you stronger each class. A great lunchtime workout! Please bring 2 or 3 lb. weight, pilates ring (optional) and a towel or mat to class.Who: High School - Adult
Meets: Fridays
Dates: June 25 - August 13
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Limit: Min. 6
Fee: $40 (non-residents add $10) / $6 for 1 class
Location: St. Lawrence Church, Killingworth
Instructor: Holly Falivene
New! Boot Camp - Mission: Shape Up
Tired of finding excused to avoid the gym? Looking for a fitness challenge? Add a little something new to your workout routine and take the 4-week Boot Camp Challenge! Boot Camp workouts are intense cardio and muscular endurance, total body strength, agility, balance and flexibility. They burn tons of calories, work your entire body, build endurance and strength, reduce stress, increase energy, and are fun!
Who: High School & up
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: July 6 - 29
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 am
Fee: $110 (non-residents add $10)
Location: Sheldon Park, Killingworth
Instructor: Lori Marriot, Shoreline Focus on Fitness