Summer 1996 Reacreation Programs in Frog Hollow

Prepared by: Brigitte Schultz·Associate Professor of Political Science·Trinity College
Hartford, CT 06106·(860)297-2493

Prepared for: Hartford Areas Rally Together·660 Park Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106·(860)525-3449


Trinity Center for Neighborhoods
190 New Britain Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106-3100
(860)297-5170
Maria Simao, Project Director
Research Project 15a
April, 1996


Artists Collective
35 Clark Street
Hartford, CT 06120

Two programs are available through the Artists Collective this summer:

  1. Youths age 14-21 interested in the performing arts are invited to apply for a limited number of paid summer positions (30 hours per week). This program runs between July 8th and August 15th, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4:30PM. Income guidelines apply. For information, call 527-3205.
  2. Camp Culture will run from July 8 - August 16 for ages 8-18. Programs run Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4PM. Programs include dance, African percussion, music, vocal, drama, and martial arts. The cost for the camp is $350 plus a $10 membership fee. A limited number of scholarships are available. For further information and registration, call 527-3205.

Capitol Region Education Council
111 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

A summer program called EQUAL (Educational Quality through Understanding and Learning) is available at Bulkeley High School for students entering 5th through 9th grades. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9AM to 2:30PM, July 8th through August 2nd. There are three different morning programs and a variety of afternoon activities. Tuition is $100 per student and $50 for a second student in the same family. A third student in a family attends free of charge. Free transportation is provided from as close to home as possible. A limited number of scholarships are available. For further information and registration, call 524-4014.

City of Hartford Parks and Recreation
25 Stonington Street
Hartford, CT 06106

Swim programs are available for 3-week sessions. Skill levels range from beginner to advanced. The sessions meet Monday through Friday. The times depend on the skill level. There are two sessions scheduled: Session I is from July 1 to July 26, Session II from July 29 to August 23. For information, call 722-6499 or 722-6505.

Camp Courant
285 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06115

This is a summer camp for 2,500 Hartford children, ages 5-12. Camp begins on July 1st and closes August 15th. Camp activities include swimming, arts and crafts, woodworking, computers, sports, games, dancing, and much more. Bus transportation is available. Buses leave at 8:30AM and return between 3PM and 3:30PM. For information and registration call 241-3795.

Hartford Neighborhood Centers
38 Lawrence Street
Hartford, CT 06106

HNC operates the Hi Hoti day camp for children ages 5-13. Programs include remedial education, cultural performing arts, arts and crafts, computer awareness training,, dance, dramatic arts, and swimming. Fees include daily transportation to the camp. Camp program hours are 7:30AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday. Three summer sessions are available: July 8th - July 19th; July 22nd to August 2nd; and August 12th to August 23rd. The cost per 3-week session is $190 and registration fee is $10. A limited number of scholarships of $100 are available. For information and registration call 251-6517.

Hispanic Health Council
175 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106

A summer program is available from July 8th to August 16st. The hours are 2:30 to 5PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Activities include theater, painting, baseball, and tennis. For more information, call Omar Rivera at 522-0856, ext. 257.

Mi Casa
510 Park Street
Hartford, CT 06106

A summer camp is available at the Maria Sanchez School from July 8th to August 9th for 10-17 year olds. The program operates Monday - Friday from 2PM to 8PM. Activities include art, basketball, dance, mimic, and volleyball For information and registration, call 522-5222.

Police Athletic League
Christ Lutheran Church
1133 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06106

This is a place where kids can engage in safe activities. Program activities include boxing, basketball, golf, and educational activities such as reading, tutoring, and peer involvement. In addition, the PAL runs programs such as the Explorer Program, designed to give young people with an interest in law enforcement a chance to find out more about it. There are also links to camping, summer jobs programs, and field trips. Summer hours vary, but center around daytime activities. For more information, contact Marc Rubera at 722-8006.

South End Night Riders
20 Clifford Street
Hartford, CT 06114

This is a year-round program which includes tutoring, computers, trips, swimming, and basketball. Hours are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 4-9PM and Sundays from 2-7PM. For further information, call 278-6678.

Trinity College
Summit Street
Hartford, CT 06106

Several programs are available through Trinity College this summer:

  1. Trinity will host 50 middle school children from Hartford for the Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program (CPEP). The program begins on July 1st and runs for five weeks to August 2nd. Students are on campus from 8:30AM to 2:30PM Monday through Friday. Students receive enrichment in Mathematics, science, technology, language arts, and guidance. For information and registration, call Naomi Amos at 297-2010 or 297-2011.
  2. Summer Camp. There are ten week-long sessions, beginning June 24th and ending August 28th. The hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30AM-5:30PM. Children are accepted from post-K through grade 5. The cost is $145 per week. Scheduled are field trips, science enrichment programs, sports, computers, swimming, as well as gardening, cooking, woodworking, and games. For information and registration, call 297-5208.
  3. Athletic Program. This is a federally funded program for youths age 10-15. The program lasts five weeks and runs from July 1st - August 3rd. Physicals are mandatory and will be available at the Ferris Athletic Center on June 15th from 8:30AM to 12 and 12:30PM to 4PM, and on June 16th from 8:30AM-12:30PM. For information call 297-2057.

YMCA
160 Jewel Street
Hartford, CT 06105

Camp Downtown runs from June 24th through August 16th for children ages 6-12. The camp meets Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Activities include aerobics classes, arts and crafts, swimming and swimming lessons, academic enrichment programs, sports, fields trips, theme days, and special events. The fee is $55 per week. Scholarships are available. For information and registration, call 522-4183.

YWCA
135 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06105

The YWCA operates Camp Aya-Po for children age 5 to 14 from July 1st to August 23rd. This is a day camp at Somers, CT and runs from 9AM -4PM, Monday through Friday. Buses leave from the corner of Broad Street and Farmington Avenue at 7:55AM and return by 5PM. Programs include all sports, swimming, hiking, boating, archery, arts and crafts, and Native American programs. The cost per 2-week session is $220. Some scholarships are available. For information and registration, call Fred Thornleee at 525-1163, ext. 257.