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Thursday April 2, 2026
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pickleball Clinics: Thursdays - Advanced Beginner: Spring Session I
Intro to PickleballPickleball is a fun and easy sport that mixes elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. You can play it indoors or outdoors with a paddle and a plastic ball on a small court. In this class, you will learn the basic rules, skills and strategies of pickleball, and enjoy playing with other beginners. Whether you want to improve your fitness, make new friends or just have fun, this class is for you! Advanced Beginner (Intermediate) Pickleball Pickleball is a fast and exciting sport that challenges your physical and mental skills. If you have some experience playing and want to take your game to the next level, then this class is for you! You will learn advanced techniques, tactics and drills to improve your consistency, accuracy and power. You will also practice playing competitive matches with other advanced beginners and get feedback from the instructor. This class will help you boost your confidence, performance and enjoyment of pickleball! About the Instructor Marty Kidder is an experienced and certified Pickleball Coach through the Pickleball Coaching International Association and International Federation of Pickleball. He has played a variety of racquet based sports for over 50 years and is looking forward to teaching pickleball here in Canton. Participants will need to bring their own paddle. Make-Up Dates: Spring: 4/30
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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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CHS Tennis
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2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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CHS Baseball
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Canton Little League
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Let's Skate: Skateboarding Clinic - Spring Skateboarding Clinic
Let's Skate!: Spring ClinicParticipants will acquire foundational skills in skateboarding, covering basics like pushing and riding, while also diving into more advanced techniques such as dropping in and ollies. Each individual will establish their own set of personal goals to pursue over the course of the clinic. Helmets, skateboards, and padding is all provided by Let's Skate; however, campers can bring their own if they wish.No program: 4/16Rain Date: 5/7
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Canton Youth Lacrosse
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Thursday April 9, 2026
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pickleball Clinics: Thursdays - Advanced Beginner: Spring Session I
Intro to PickleballPickleball is a fun and easy sport that mixes elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. You can play it indoors or outdoors with a paddle and a plastic ball on a small court. In this class, you will learn the basic rules, skills and strategies of pickleball, and enjoy playing with other beginners. Whether you want to improve your fitness, make new friends or just have fun, this class is for you! Advanced Beginner (Intermediate) Pickleball Pickleball is a fast and exciting sport that challenges your physical and mental skills. If you have some experience playing and want to take your game to the next level, then this class is for you! You will learn advanced techniques, tactics and drills to improve your consistency, accuracy and power. You will also practice playing competitive matches with other advanced beginners and get feedback from the instructor. This class will help you boost your confidence, performance and enjoyment of pickleball! About the Instructor Marty Kidder is an experienced and certified Pickleball Coach through the Pickleball Coaching International Association and International Federation of Pickleball. He has played a variety of racquet based sports for over 50 years and is looking forward to teaching pickleball here in Canton. Participants will need to bring their own paddle. Make-Up Dates: Spring: 4/30
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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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CHS Tennis
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2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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CHS Baseball
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Canton Little League
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Let's Skate: Skateboarding Clinic - Spring Skateboarding Clinic
Let's Skate!: Spring ClinicParticipants will acquire foundational skills in skateboarding, covering basics like pushing and riding, while also diving into more advanced techniques such as dropping in and ollies. Each individual will establish their own set of personal goals to pursue over the course of the clinic. Helmets, skateboards, and padding is all provided by Let's Skate; however, campers can bring their own if they wish.No program: 4/16Rain Date: 5/7
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Canton Youth Lacrosse
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Thursday April 23, 2026
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pickleball Clinics: Thursdays - Advanced Beginner: Spring Session I
Intro to PickleballPickleball is a fun and easy sport that mixes elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. You can play it indoors or outdoors with a paddle and a plastic ball on a small court. In this class, you will learn the basic rules, skills and strategies of pickleball, and enjoy playing with other beginners. Whether you want to improve your fitness, make new friends or just have fun, this class is for you! Advanced Beginner (Intermediate) Pickleball Pickleball is a fast and exciting sport that challenges your physical and mental skills. If you have some experience playing and want to take your game to the next level, then this class is for you! You will learn advanced techniques, tactics and drills to improve your consistency, accuracy and power. You will also practice playing competitive matches with other advanced beginners and get feedback from the instructor. This class will help you boost your confidence, performance and enjoyment of pickleball! About the Instructor Marty Kidder is an experienced and certified Pickleball Coach through the Pickleball Coaching International Association and International Federation of Pickleball. He has played a variety of racquet based sports for over 50 years and is looking forward to teaching pickleball here in Canton. Participants will need to bring their own paddle. Make-Up Dates: Spring: 4/30
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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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CHS Tennis
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2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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CHS Baseball
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Canton Little League
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Let's Skate: Skateboarding Clinic - Spring Skateboarding Clinic
Let's Skate!: Spring ClinicParticipants will acquire foundational skills in skateboarding, covering basics like pushing and riding, while also diving into more advanced techniques such as dropping in and ollies. Each individual will establish their own set of personal goals to pursue over the course of the clinic. Helmets, skateboards, and padding is all provided by Let's Skate; however, campers can bring their own if they wish.No program: 4/16Rain Date: 5/7
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Canton Youth Lacrosse
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Saturday April 25, 2026
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Pickleball Clinics: Mondays/Saturdays - Intro to Pickleball: Spring Saturday Session I
Space is limited; if class is full, please make sure to join the waiting list. If any openings become available, we will offer those spaces to wait list registrants in the order they are listed on the wait list. There is no charge to join the wait list; you will need to add the program to your cart & checkout as normal, but no payment will be required at processing. Intro to PickleballGet started in the fastest growing sport in the US – pickleball! In this introduction to the game, you will learn how to play pickleball, including safety, proper grip, positioning, ground strokes, serves, returns, lobs, dinking, scoring and game strategy. This course is geared to beginners to the sport.Advanced Beginner/Round RobinWant to build on your beginner pickleball skills and get some games in too? Then sign up for Advanced Beginner Pickleball!we will work on skills (about 30 mins) followed by coached round robin play. Stay longer on your own to continue your games, if you’d like. People who sign up for this session should have already taken a beginning pickleball class or have equivalent skills.Drilling for Improved Game PlaySo you need to practice certain skills outside of a game situation? This class will consist of drilling specific pickleball skills so that they transfer more easily to your game play. The last part of the class will be game play for about 30 minutes to put those skills to practice. Enrollees should have already taken a beginner class and be able to consistently rally during game play. This program is for players at Advanced Beginner or higher level. Monday Make-Up Dates (if needed): 6/1Saturday Make-Up Dates (if needed): 5/23About the Instructors Cindy Jaworski has been playing pickleball for the past four years, both recreationally and in tournament play. She is certified as an instructor by the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and is very interested in growing the game in Connecticut by introducing new people to the sport.Jim is 6 year veteran of playing pickleball and enjoys it’s competitive and social aspects. He is certified to teach by the Professional Pickleball Registry and Pickleball USA.Participants will need to bring their own paddle. Looking to play more? Download App: Team Reach Use group name CantonCTPB and code CantonPB to find those in the area looking play.
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9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Skyhawks: SportsTots (Basketball/Soccer/T-ball) - Skyhawks: SportsTots (2-3)
This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of basketball, t-ball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Our Mini-Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes.Make-up class (if needed): 5/30
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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T-Ball (Ages 4-6) - T-Ball
Weather reminder: Any program cancellations will be made as early as possible. We try our best to make the call the night before the program. Please check your email as well as the CantonRec.org website for program cancellation alerts. Children learn the basics of baseball including how to throw, catch, hit, and the positions of America’s favorite pastime; all while having fun in a safe environment. T-ball takes place on Saturdays spread over 5 weeks in April and May at Mills Pond Park. Participants get a cool team t-shirt to keep! Parent volunteer coaches are needed, if you are interested in volunteering please call 860-693-5808 or email Kellie Faust, recreation supervisor at kfaust@townofcantonct.org.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/19/26 (or earlier if registration fills)Participants must be at least 4 years old by the start date of the program. If registration is full, parents/guardians are encouraged to register on the waitlist. The waitlist does not guarantee a spot on a team. If a spot opens up or if there is enough interest for another team to be made, you will be contacted. Team requests will be taken up until the regular registration deadline. Requests will be taken into consideration, but are not guaranteed. Canton Little League offers a coach pitch option. Find out more at http://www.cantonll.com. Equipment: All players are advised to have their own gloves and sneakers/cleats. Cleats are great if you have them, but not necessary. Comfortable play/gym clothes are recommended. Canton Parks & Recreation has some bats and helmets available to share among the teams, but participants are welcomed to bring their own. If you are purchasing your own bat, any tee ball bat will be fine. The majority of Tee Ball players should use a 25" or 26" bat. The weight of the bat starts as low as 13 oz and will be as heavy as 18 oz. The majority should use a bat that is 15 or 16 oz. Schedule: Each Saturday players will meet with their team for a practice (about 1/2 the session) followed by a game. Volunteer coaches needed! Please email Kellie Faust, kfaust@townofcantonct.org, for more information. Thank you to our league sponsor: Dates: Saturday, 4/25-5/30 No program 5/23 (Rain date: 6/6)Location: Mills Pond Park
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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Skyhawks: SportsTots (Basketball/Soccer/T-ball) - Skyhawks: SportsTots (4-5)
This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of basketball, t-ball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Our Mini-Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes.Make-up class (if needed): 5/30
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pickleball Clinics: Mondays/Saturdays - Drilling Clinic: Spring Saturday Session I
Space is limited; if class is full, please make sure to join the waiting list. If any openings become available, we will offer those spaces to wait list registrants in the order they are listed on the wait list. There is no charge to join the wait list; you will need to add the program to your cart & checkout as normal, but no payment will be required at processing. Intro to PickleballGet started in the fastest growing sport in the US – pickleball! In this introduction to the game, you will learn how to play pickleball, including safety, proper grip, positioning, ground strokes, serves, returns, lobs, dinking, scoring and game strategy. This course is geared to beginners to the sport.Advanced Beginner/Round RobinWant to build on your beginner pickleball skills and get some games in too? Then sign up for Advanced Beginner Pickleball!we will work on skills (about 30 mins) followed by coached round robin play. Stay longer on your own to continue your games, if you’d like. People who sign up for this session should have already taken a beginning pickleball class or have equivalent skills.Drilling for Improved Game PlaySo you need to practice certain skills outside of a game situation? This class will consist of drilling specific pickleball skills so that they transfer more easily to your game play. The last part of the class will be game play for about 30 minutes to put those skills to practice. Enrollees should have already taken a beginner class and be able to consistently rally during game play. This program is for players at Advanced Beginner or higher level. Monday Make-Up Dates (if needed): 6/1Saturday Make-Up Dates (if needed): 5/23About the Instructors Cindy Jaworski has been playing pickleball for the past four years, both recreationally and in tournament play. She is certified as an instructor by the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and is very interested in growing the game in Connecticut by introducing new people to the sport.Jim is 6 year veteran of playing pickleball and enjoys it’s competitive and social aspects. He is certified to teach by the Professional Pickleball Registry and Pickleball USA.Participants will need to bring their own paddle. Looking to play more? Download App: Team Reach Use group name CantonCTPB and code CantonPB to find those in the area looking play.
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11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Canton Youth Lacrosse
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11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
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Skyhawks: SportsTots (Basketball/Soccer/T-ball) - Skyhawks: SportsTots (2-3)
This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of basketball, t-ball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Our Mini-Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes.Make-up class (if needed): 5/30
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Sunday April 26, 2026
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) - Spring Red Ball Clinic
United States Tennis Association presents Tennis in the Parks - Learn to Play! The tennis program where kids play while they learn! This program is for brand-new, beginner, or returning novice youth players. Led by a USTA-approved coach, we focus on FUN and learning the basics. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker. Each youth participant in their first session will receive a free age-appropriate tennis racket and ball!What to bring: Water & Wear Tied Shoes/Sneakers Please visit our Tennis in the Parks website, https://tennisintheparks.com/tennis-in-the-parks/, for more information regarding:
Learn to Play scholarships available for those in need of financial assistance
USTA's Parent Support Guide
Opportunities to volunteer
No class 5/24Make-Up Class: 6/14Refund policy: If at least 5 of 6 sessions have been completed and all attempts have been made to make up the last session, the season will be considered completed, and no refunds will be issued. If fewer than 5 sessions are completed, a refund or credit will be issued to participants.
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) - Spring Orange Ball Clinic
United States Tennis Association presents Tennis in the Parks - Learn to Play! The tennis program where kids play while they learn! This program is for brand-new, beginner, or returning novice youth players. Led by a USTA-approved coach, we focus on FUN and learning the basics. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker. Each youth participant in their first session will receive a free age-appropriate tennis racket and ball!What to bring: Water & Wear Tied Shoes/Sneakers Please visit our Tennis in the Parks website, https://tennisintheparks.com/tennis-in-the-parks/, for more information regarding:
Learn to Play scholarships available for those in need of financial assistance
USTA's Parent Support Guide
Opportunities to volunteer
No class 5/24Make-Up Class: 6/14Refund policy: If at least 5 of 6 sessions have been completed and all attempts have been made to make up the last session, the season will be considered completed, and no refunds will be issued. If fewer than 5 sessions are completed, a refund or credit will be issued to participants.
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Canton Youth Lacrosse
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