What to Expect:
- Skill Development: Players will work on key fundamentals like passing, dribbling, shooting, and defending, as well as learning game tactics and strategies.
- Small-Sided Games: Fun, fast-paced games to apply new skills in a competitive, yet supportive environment.
- Fitness & Agility Training: Improve speed, agility, and endurance through engaging exercises.
- Team Building: Build teamwork and leadership skills while making new friends and having a great time on the field.
- Experienced Coaches: Our coaches are skilled, passionate, and committed to helping every player improve and enjoy the game.
Clinic Details:
- Ages: Participants entering grades 1-8 in the fall
- Dates: July 7-11, July 14-18, and July 21-25*
- Times: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
- Location: Bolton Center School Soccer Fields, 108 Notch Rd, Bolton
- Cost: Bolton Residents $175; Non-Bolton Residents $190
- Equipment: Players should bring their own soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, sunscreen, and water bottle.
Spots are limited, so sign up today and get ready for a summer full of soccer, fun, and new skills!
A 10% discount is offered for each additional clinic registration per player after the first. A 10% discount is also offered for each sibling that registers for each clinic. Refunds will only be granted if that spot can be filled by someone on the waiting list.
*If a daily session is cancelled due to bad weather, it may be made up at a to-be-determined later session that week. The week of 07/28-08/01 will be used as a makeup week for sessions cancelled due to bad weather if two or more sessions must be cancelled in a given week.
Families can visit our website for additional information or to register:
Leaders in Training 2025
When: June 30- August 15, 2025
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Where: Bolton Summer Camp, Herrick Park, 29 Hebron Rd, Bolton, CT 06043
Cost: $50.00/week
The Bolton Summer Camp Leader in Training (LIT) program is designed for those ages 14 - 15. A LIT’s major role at camp is to be actively involved in all camp activities, working with staff and acting as an enthusiastic responsible role model for our campers. LIT’s must apply for this role at our camp as well as participate in a preseason interview.
This program was not designed for those who are interested in simply hanging out with their friends for the summer. The purpose of this program is to learn general job skills as well as specific job requirements of counselors. All LIT’s are expected to arrive to camp and act as if they were working at a job. LIT’s will join the camp on any scheduled field trips, however they will be expected to assist staff, not join campers on the field trip activities.
If you are interested in becoming a LIT, complete the application and return to the Bolton Recreation Department.
Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. You will be notified via email to schedule your preseason Interview/trainings.
Please feel free to contact the recreation department at (860)649-8066 X6109 or scrane@boltonct.gov if you have further questions.
All Leader in Training applications are due no later than May 19 2025.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Not all applicants are guaranteed a position; there are limited openings each week.
Applications HERE
Bulldog Basketball Camp Grades 3-8
When: July 14-18, 2025
Time: 12:00PM—3:00PM
Where: Bolton High School Gymnasium, 72 Brandy St, Bolton, CT 06043
Who: Boys and girls entering Grades 3-8
Cost: $150
Spaces are limited. Registrations are due by July 7, 2025
Register HERE for Grades 3-5
Register HERE for Grades 6-8
Coached by boys’ varsity Basketball Coach Jordan Richard
What to bring: water bottle and a lunch. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes to run around in and sneakers.
Dates: July 21-25, 2025
Program: Building Up S.T.E.A.M. Using LEGO® DUPLO® (grades K -1)
Program: S.T.E.A.M. Works Using LEGO® (grades 2-5)
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Fee:$175.00
It's never too early to begin using the engineering design process! Children work independently and cooperatively as they begin to explore simple machines using LEGO® Duplo® early childhood materials.
There will be 2 or 3 motion-based projects introduced each day of the week with additional challenge activities for all building skill levels. Your child will have the opportunity to work with and bring home lab sheets showcasing what they build in order to share with family and continue the learning process outside of camp. Projects may include wedge launchers, scissor lifts, and drumming machines.
Register HERE
S.T.E.A.M. Works Using LEGO® (grades 2-5)
It's time to explore the engineering design process! Children work with standard LEGO® materials to problem-solve engineering challenges involving structure, levers, gears, pulleys, and other elements of simple machines. There will be 2-3 projects introduced each day of the week with additional challenge activities to accommodate all building skill levels. Your child will have the opportunity to work with and bring home lab
sheets that demonstrate what they are building so they can share with family and continue the learning process outside of camp. Projects may include drawbridges, flywheel cars, and amusement park rides.
Register HERE
Skyhawks Volleyball Camp
When: July 28- August 1, 2025
Where: Bolton Center School gym, 108 Notch Rd, Bolton, CT 06043
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $180.00
Ages: 10-14
Description:
Dig deep with Skyhawks Volleyball! This program combines the thrill of volleyball with fun while focusing on passing, setting, spiking, hitting, and serving. Beyond skills, volleyball programs emphasize leadership and teamwork, fostering growth as players and team members.
What to bring: Participants should bring a water bottle, two snacks, sunscreen (outdoor camps) and wear appropriate athletic attire.
Giveaways: Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t‐shirt
Register HERE
Minds in Motion Camps
Where: Notch Rd. Municipal Center - Room B, 104 Notch Rd. Bolton, CT 06043
Days: Monday thru Friday Dates: 8/11 thru 8/15
Ages: Ages 6-10
Program: Future Architects Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm Fee: $200.00
Chemical Creations:
Come experience a hands-on world of fun as you conduct a variety of scientific experiments! You will work on and take home your very own Chemistry Lab Kit, enabling you to complete many activities! Learn and discover many different scientific concepts in an entertaining and innovative approach. You will be trained to work like a real scientist in the lab. You will also make and take home some cool chemical creations! Learn all about energy and molecules, create a crazy bouncy glob from glue, and some scary green slime! Make your very own UV bracelet and watch it react to the sun. You will also get to witness some amazing scientific demonstrations from your instructor. Watch snow being created and feel how cold it is! Experience a powerful magnet, magic sand, and many other exciting experiments in this fascinating and educational program!
Future Architects:
Unleash your inner architect as you work on and take home your very own Architectural Design kit! Dive into the world of building design as you construct everything from simple arches and domes to iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower. With 20 awesome models to create, you’ll learn how real-world structures stand tall through hands-on fun! Challenge yourself as you explore architectural principles and engineering techniques, all while designing and building your very own masterpieces. As you build stadiums, skyscrapers, and even a Ferris wheel, you’ll discover the secrets behind how engineers and architects plan, design, and create the world’s most incredible structures. Ready to design and build your own towering creations? The sky’s the limit as you bring your engineering dreams to life and see the world of architecture from a whole new perspective!
Register HERE for Chemical Creations
Register HERE for Future Architects
Art Ventures/ Mad Science Camp
Where: Notch Rd. Municipal Center - Room B, 104 Notch Rd. Bolton, CT 06043
Dates: Monday, August 18, 2025 - Friday, August 22, 2025
Grades: Gr 1 - Gr 6
Program: Rockin Rockets Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $225.00
Program: Jungle Journey Art-ventures in the Rainforest Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Fee:$225.00
Mad Science- Rockin Rockets:
First, Children will step into the shoes of a rocket scientist and learn the fundamentals of flight, propulsion and rocket design. We’ll have fun exploring astronomy and trying out various flight designs from hot air balloons to hovercrafts (and many more!). “Launch Day” will bring some real excitement to your budding astronaut! Kids will build rockets as well as discover the fundamental concepts involved in launching and recovering many different types of rockets. Students will make and take home their own complete Mad Science rocket.
Jungle Journey Art-ventures in the Rainforest:
After that, Art explorers take their inner artists for a walk in the rainforest and discover a variety of endangered creatures who live there. Lizards and poison dart frogs, bugs and butterflies, tigers and monkeys and more. Learn about the layers of the rainforest while experimenting with a variety of art forms. Experience fabric design while tie dyeing bandannas and making rainbow T-shirts. Sculpt animals out of clay, make 3-D paper reptiles, and create rainforest flowers. Decorate beach balls, draw tigers with oil pastels, and paint ceramic flower pots that look like boots. Discover stained glass and scratch art too.
Registration closes: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Register for one or the other, or BOTH
Art Ventures HERE
Mad Science HERE
Both HERE
