Sign up now for Waterbury Recreation winter programs

December 21, 2023 | By Waterbury Roundabout 

It’s the first day of winter and Waterbury Recreation has a list of programs it will be offering for the initial weeks of the season. 

Programs organized by the Waterbury Recreation Department are listed online here with details and registration forms. For more information, call or email Recreation Director Katarina Lisaius KLisaius@waterburyvt.com or call 802-244-7174. 

Gentle Yoga - Morning & Evening sessions 

Waterbury Recreation has partnered with Yoga with Jess for morning and evening classes that focus on releasing tension through passive and supported postures, gentle flowing sequences, and guided breathwork. These classes are perfect for anyone seeking a relaxed approach to their physical yoga practice.  

All ages are welcome. Participants should bring their own mat and props. 

Location: Waterbury Recreation Building, 27 Butler St.

Morning Gentle Yoga

Fridays, 9-10 a.m. for eight weeks, Jan. 5 - Feb. 23

Fees: $12 per class; $80 for the series.

Evening Gentle Yoga

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for nine weeks, Jan. 2 - Feb. 27

Fees: $12 per class; $90 for the series. 

One True Thing Journaling

Mondays in January, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
“One True Thing” will take time to alternate between journaling, gentle movement (seated or standing), and restful stillness to soothe our busy minds. Let's take some time to slow down, embrace our intuition, and sift through the noise to find that one true thing. Bring a notebook/journal, something to write with, a blanket, and an open mind. Mondays, Jan. 8-29.  

Fees: $8 for residents, $10 for non-residents

Cookie Decorating

Jan. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Attend and learn decoration techniques from Waterbury Recreation Program Coordinator Katie Mandych. Everyone goes home with at least three decorated cookies.
Class is recommended for ages 10 and up. Minimum class size is five people. If there are not enough registrations by the week before January 24, those who are registered will be notified. Fee: $15 

Winter Swim Lessons

Waterbury Recreation has partnered with Bolton Valley Resort to offer winter swim lessons on Sunday mornings starting Jan. 28. Lessons are for four weeks - no lesson on Feb. 18 - ending on Feb. 25. Waterbury Recreation follows the Starfish Swimming Lessons program and will offer three levels of instruction in this winter session: Star Babies, Pre-K White/Red, and Youth Blue. Lessons run 30 min. The arrangement with Bolton Valley also allows participants to have use of the pool for the rest of the day.

Fees: $80 for Waterbury residents; $100 for non-residents.

More information and registration are online here.

Pizza and Movie Nights

Fridays Feb. 9, March 15, April 5, 6:15-8:15 p.m. 

Pizza and Movie Night is an evening hangout, dinner and a movie at the Recreation Building for kids ages 5 and up. Come for some cheese and pepperoni pizza, then settle in to watch a movie. Great chance to sign up your kiddo and then have a parent/guardian date at a restaurant in town!

Dates and movies are: Feb. 9, “Zootopia”; March 15, “Brave”; April 5,  “Despicable Me.”

Fees: $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents for a single event; all three nights are $50 for residents, $65 for non-residents. These events have a limit of 20 attendees and a minimum of five. 

Ultimate Board Game Night 

Thursday, Feb. 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Advanced Board Game Night will have snacks and a wide range of board games available to play in small or large groups. Come with friends, family or alone. Children 13 and younger are to be accompanied by an adult.

Fee: $10

After school and vacation camp youth programs and many adult activities are held at the Waterbury Recreation Building at Anderson Park. Photo by Lisa Scagliotti

Afterschool | vacation camps | in-service days

Waterbury Recreation is a licensed-exempted recreational program for children in grades K-6. We focus on a variety of fun, enriching and engaging activities such as sports, group games, field trips and more. We are outside as much as the weather allows, and have fun indoor activities during poor weather and dark evenings. 

Afterschool 

The Afterschool program runs from the end of the school day to 6 p.m. almost every day, with the exception of closure dates listed on the website. 

Fees: $25/day or $100/week for residents; $30/day or $120/week for non-residents. 

Vacation Mini-Camps

February school break (2/26 – 3/5) and April break (4/22-4/26). 

Mini-camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These camps will offer planned activities indoors and outdoors, in-town field trips, and free-choice projects. 

In-service days

Waterbury Recreation will also offer full-day activities on HUUSD in-service days on Jan. 16 and March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Registration is now open online for 2024 afterschool, in-service and mini-camps at Waterbury, VT Recreation: Spring 2024 Waterbury Rec Afterschool and Vacation Camps (myrec.com)