Announcements & News

Sumer Camp 2026 Registration Open - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Middlefield Summer Camp 2026

Middlefield Parks & Recreation is excited to bring Summer Camp back for 2026 with weekly sessions from June 22 through August 7.

Sign ups are OPEN NOW. 

Camp will be based at John Lyman School, which will serve as our home base for drop-off, pick-up, indoor activities, art, games, and outdoor play. From there, campers will head out for plenty of summer fun, including regular trips to Lake Beseck Beach for recreational swim time, nature activities, crafts, games, and a changing mix of weekly specials.

This year’s camp is being shaped with fresh leadership, lots of energy, and a focus on making camp a place where kids can play, explore, make friends, and enjoy summer. We’re keeping the best parts of camp at the center: time outside, creative projects, active games, water fun, and room for kids to be kids.

Before registering on RecDesk you can learn more on our town website!
 
https://www.middlefieldct.org/339/Middlefield-Summer-Camp-2026  
 

Winter–Early Spring 2026 Programs Now Open - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Welcome to Middlefield Parks & Recreation 🌿

Winter–Early Spring 2026 Programs Now Open

Welcome to the Town of Middlefield, Connecticut Parks & Recreation registration portal! We’re excited to roll out a brand-new slate of affordable, engaging programs for February and March 2026, designed to bring our community together through play, movement, creativity, and connection — for all ages and stages.

👩‍🎨 Programs for Adults

Whether you’re looking to move, create, or learn something new, our adult offerings include:

  • Art & creativity: Watercolor and other hands-on art classes

  • Movement & wellness: Tai Chi, dance, hula hooping, pickleball, and table tennis clubs

  • Music & enrichment: Ukulele 101, cooking classes, and conversational French

  • Outdoor & nature programs: Guided hikes and opportunities to explore and learn about the natural world

👶 Birth–Age 5: Early Childhood & Caregiver Programs

For parents, caregivers, and grandparents, we’ve launched early childhood enrichment programs with a focus on gentle play, movement, and connection:

  • A winter play gym transforming our Community Center auditorium with mats, music, and open-ended play

  • Sensory, movement, and activity programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

  • Parent and caregiver groups, including programs welcoming grandparent caregivers

  • Outdoor experiences such as stroller-friendly and family hikes

🎒 Elementary After-School Enrichment

We’ve launched new after-school programs for elementary-aged children, offering fun, structured enrichment while extending the school day by an hour for working families:

  • Music, movement, and creative programs

  • Board game clubs that build friendships, strategy, and problem-solving

  • Safe, supervised programs held immediately after school, at school

🥾 Middle School Programs

For middle schoolers, we’re offering exciting, skill-building opportunities that go beyond the classroom:

  • Outdoor education, including winter hiking and basic survival skills, culminating in a guided winter hike

  • Conversational French

  • Board game clubs and other after-school programs designed with working families in mind

🎶 Community Events & All-Ages Fun

We’re also growing our community-wide events, including:

  • A new monthly Community Bluegrass Jam, launching with support from the Connecticut Bluegrass Association

  • Weekly Friday Night Board Game Night at the Community Center — all ages welcome

  • Family hikes and seasonal gatherings throughout the winter

✨ Sign up, try something new, and bring a friend.
We’d also love to hear from you — tell us what you’d like to see this spring and summer as we continue planning future programs.

Warmly,
Mary Farnsworth
Director of Parks & Recreation
Town of Middlefield, Connecticut