Why let the kids have all the fun? If you have played hockey before or have an interest in playing hockey, join us for this recreational "pond" hockey under the lights on Walton Pond. Interested participants are recommended to wear protective gear. Be sure to check the website to ensure the pond is open for skating.

Learn the sport of cross-country skiing. This fun based 4 - session program will be a group cross-country ski lesson specially designed for kids. Your child will learn the basics of cross-country skiing on level terrain and become familiar with the snow. Skis, poles and boots will be provided. Helmets are recommended. Classes meet at Garmany Hall Ski Center weather permitting.

Here is an exciting option to add to your morning sports/half day programs for parents that would like their children to experience all aspects of camp. Campers may sign up for this afternoon program if they are signed up for any Winding Trails Half Day camp that ends at noon. This will include all the best from our sports/half day camps in the morning combined with an afternoon filled with fun and adventure at Archery, Boating, Nature, and more. The fun and excitement is here for you! Transportation can be provided from our summer day camp buses ($15.00 per week for AM or PM) and campers can attend early and late program ($30.00 per week for either). This program will be run as part of our ACA accredited day camp and CT State Licensed Day Camp.

Come join us for a fun filled creative class that will stir your preschooler's imagination. Every week your child will enjoy 45 minutes of creative arts and crafts projects that they will be able to take home and show off to the entire family.

Strike-in with this great summer program! Participants will learn the fundamentals of baseball including game rules, proper battling technique, pitching, and the various field positions. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, sneakers, baseball glove, and sunscreen. We will provide gloves for those that need them.

Participants will have a great time as they work on their passing, ball handling, shooting, and dribbling skills. Newly acquired basketball skills will be put to the test at an end of the week tournament. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers and sunscreen.

This 2-hour program allows you to get onto the climbing tower and enjoy the vertical realm. The climbing tower is 40' high consisting of 4 sides: a 15' beginner wall with incline, a 40' intermediate vertical wall, a 40' advanced wall with incline and over hangs and a 60' x 35' cargo net for the quickest way to the top. Once on top, it's time for the ride, a 300' long zip line down Main Street.

Winding Trails Corporate Training department is now offering a free class that allows area companies to try our team-skills training. You and one other representative from your company/organization can join our 3 hour (9am to noon) session and "try-on" our program! Our team skills training offers participants the opportunity to look at how they function as a work group. Using the experiential education model, where the group problem solves their way through a challenge followed up a debrief, groups can identify what methods worked well, what didn't, and then adjust to improve their process. This information often proves invaluable as new norms and procedures can be adopted and brought back to the work environment, improving the group's communication and overall efficiency.

Skiing under the stars! Does this atmosphere sound good to you? If you answered yes, then you'll want to join us for this unique program. Weather permitting, fellow skiers will go for a special guided ski tour of our trail system. The warmth of a roaring fire, light fare and conversation will follow this nocturnal trek. This program is not for beginner skiers. (Weather permitting) $10.00 fee for rental equipment.

This winter and spring older children with their families will join Miss Judy for a fun Saturday afternoon of learning something new about the great outdoors. The program format is an introduction about the day's topic followed by a hands-on outdoor activity to try out what you learned. Each month, we will be exploring various locations and topics as we discover the many animals and plants that make up Winding Trails' fields, forests, and waterbodies. Since the weather is always fluid, the experience changes from year to year.
The January and February programs will have activities based on the weather on that day -- checking out ice on the pond, building a snow fort, or taking a hike. In March, we will be experiencing the entire maple sugaring process from tapping the trees to boiling down the sap into syrup. Dress for the weather with layers, snow pants (when appropriate), and boots so everyone is warm in the cold.
With April, we are inviting all to become citizen scientists that collect information with the free Cornell Lab's MERLIN Bird Id app about migrating birds and help Winding Trails add to our bird inventory. You can use this knowledge to enhance your family's personal time at Winding Trails and learn more about the birds in your yard and neighborhood. For May, look for animal nests and young, watch parents bringing food, and learn how these new families stay safe. Dress for the weather with good walking shoes.

Participants will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning, all presented in a fun and positive environment. The week will end with a fun skills showcase to show their newly acquired talents. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers and sunscreen.

Our golf program focuses on the fundamental skills needed to participate in this sport. Participants learn the proper techniques in holding the clubs as well as footwork and swing mechanics. Players will also learn the basic rules and etiquette of the game. What to bring: golf clubs if you have them, appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers and sunscreen. We will provide clubs if needed.

Join us for an evening of exploration about everything that Winding Trails has to offer you. Learn how to get the most out of your membership and find out about all the great opportunities that await you. You will learn about our history, our future, how monies are spent, program registration, guest policies, special events and programs, summer day camp, our cross-country ski center, and much more. Meet some of the park's key staff members and ask any questions you may have. This is a great orientation event for any new member or just a wonderful opportunity for returning members to learn more about the facility. This program will be available in person or on Zoom. Please register based on how you plan to attend. There is no fee for this event.
Session one is to attend in person, session two is to attend via Zoom.

Suit up and find out why lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Lacrosse combines the basic skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into one fast-paced, high-scoring game. Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers, mouthpiece, protective gloves, helmet with full mask (or goggles for girls), lacrosse stick and sunscreen. We will provide equipment for those who need it.

Your child can begin to learn the wonderful sport of ice skating. This fun-based 4-session class will involve getting your children up and around on skates. The basics of forward skating, turning, and stopping will be covered. Children must have their own skates or rent. If you need to rent skates, please make a note of the size needed when registering- enter that info in the field for medical notes. Single blade skates only please, and don't forget to have them sharpened! Helmets are recommended.

Your child can begin to learn the wonderful sport of ice skating. This fun-based 4-session class will involve getting your children up and around on skates. The basics of forward skating, turning, and stopping will be covered. Children must have their own skates or rent. If you need to rent skates, please make a note of the size needed when registering- enter that info in the field for medical notes. Single blade skates only please, and don't forget to have them sharpened! Helmets are recommended.

Come for a cross-country ski program and stay for lunch. If you have never cross country skied or need a refresher this is a great program for you. This program includes rental equipment, a lesson, and lunch. Space is limited, and the program is held weather permitting. Lunch will be provided from our snack bar.

Wrona Soccer is proud to be working with Winding Trails to be able to offer opportunities for players of all ages with our camp this summer. Our experienced staff excels at knowing how to get the best out of players through demonstrating techniques and inspiring players to reach higher. Our players learn the fundamentals of the game, ball control, passing, defending, and scoring. We will teach every child at their own pace. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers, shin guards, and sunscreen. Each child will receive a camp t-shirt.

Your four and five year olds can begin to learn the sport of cross-country skiing. This fun-based 4 -session program will be a group cross-country ski lesson specially designed for kids. Your child will learn the basics of cross-country skiing on level terrain and become familiar with the snow. Skis and boots will be provided. Helmets are recommended. Classes meet at Garmany Hall Ski Center. Weather permitting.

This winter and spring young children 6 years old and under with their families will join Miss Judy for a fun Saturday morning of learning something new about the great outdoors. The program format is an introduction about the day's topic followed by a hands-on outdoor activity to try out what you learned. Each month, we will be exploring various locations and topics as we discover the many animals and plants that make up Winding Trails' fields, forests, and waterbodies. Since the weather is always fluid, the experience changes from year to year.
The January and February programs will have activities based on the weather on that day -- checking out ice on the pond, building a snow fort, or taking a hike. In March, we will be experiencing the entire maple sugaring process from tapping the trees to boiling down the sap into syrup. Dress for the weather with layers, snow pants (when appropriate), and boots so everyone is warm in the cold.
With April, we are inviting all to become citizen scientists that collect information with the free Cornell Lab's MERLIN Bird ID app about migrating birds and help Winding Trails add to our bird inventory. You can use this knowledge to enhance your family's personal time at Winding Trails and learn more about the birds in your yard and neighborhood. For May, look for animal nests and young, watch parents bringing food, and learn how these new families stay safe. Dress for the weather with good walking shoes.

Students will unbox the surprising world of science as they discover a new STEM topic in each class! In this program, kids learn about several specialized areas of science, including forensics, geology, meteorology, entomology, and mechanical engineering. They gain foundational science knowledge that will help them in their future science endeavors.

Shoot and score with our new soccer camp. Participants will learn the fundamentals of soccer including game rules, dribbling and shooting techniques, as well as the proper positions on the field. The program will be a mix of drills and fun games with the intent of getting ready for a full field game on the last day of camp. The main emphasis will be on having fun while playing the world's game! What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers, shin guards, and sunscreen.

Our tennis program focuses on the fundamental skills needed to participate in this life long sport. Participants will learn the proper techniques of grips, footwork, ground strokes, volleys, overheads, and serves. Players will also learn the basic rules and etiquette of the game. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers, sunscreen and tennis racquet. We will provide racquets for those who need them.

The holidays are over, and the rushing and stressing are behind us- come to Winding Trails with your friends to celebrate with a night of fun hosted by WhatTrivia! We will supply the music, trivia and atmosphere. You just need to supply your own food and beverages. Tell your friends and reserve your spots for a fun adult night out!

Join the fun! This 4-session program is designed for your 7--12-year-olds. Each week your child will spend 60 minutes doing a variety of activities related to winter. Depending on the weather they may go ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, or tubing. Alternative activities will be provided if Mother Nature does not cooperate.

Your camper will spend 3 hours a day participating in a variety of outdoor adventure activities from learning team building skills on our low elements, to learning the basics of rock climbing on our 40' climbing tower. Your camper is sure to leave with lasting memories as well as the opportunity to overcome personal fears and develop new self-confidence and trust.