Elmwood Community Center West Hartford

07/30/2024

Tomorrow is Wednesday, we all know what that means another Whimsical Wednesday.We are having a Teddy Bear Picnic and activites with Bring the Hoopla tomorrow. Bring you picnic dinner,teddy bears and lots of energy to some fun activites with Hula Hoops with Bring the Hoopla! Rain or shine we are going to have a good time!!!!!

07/28/2024

I can’t believe I almost forgot to post Whimsical Wednesday from this past Wednesday. It was other inside edition but what a great time we had!!! Thank you Kenny the Clown for the incredible entertainment. See you on Wednesday for the Teddy Bear Picnic and Bring the Hoopla.

07/26/2024

Is there a better place to be for summer camp? The ECC had so much fun this week!

07/25/2024

We still have spots in our delicious Food Explorers CHEESE week!!! Sign up today via RecDesk - https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=12421

07/24/2024

Are you ready for another Whimscal Wednesday?!!! The weather seems to be a little wishy washy today,so we will have another insdie edition of Whimscal Wednesday with tonight's entertianment, Kenny the Clown. Still bring your blankets, chairs and dinner and enjoy the night. We wll be having face painting,tatoos and snow cones too! See you inside at Elmwood Community Center@ 6:00!

07/24/2024

07/23/2024

We still have a few spots in both of our cooking camps (Bon Appetite and Food Explorers - Cheese Week), so grab them while you still can. Gaming has openings as well, so join today to spend time with the Tabletop Gaming Center staff and learn how to play scads of new games or just revisit some old favorites.

07/18/2024

It was an inside edition of Whimsical Wednesdays. Thank you Bryson Lang for a fun filled interactive show.

07/17/2024

It's time for another Whimscal Wednesday!!! The heat won't stop our fun time with Juggler Comedian Bryson Lang. We will be inside tonight under the cool air conditioning. Still bring your picnic dinners and blankets. We will have face painting in snow cones to go with the entertianment tonight. Can't wait to see you there!!!!

07/10/2024

What a great way to kick off Whimsical Wednesdays!! Hope to see more of you next week for Bryson Lang’s comedy and juggling show!!!

07/10/2024

Who is ready for some inflatable fun!!!!Come to Whimscal Wednesdays at Elmwood Community Center from 6-7 get your fun on and cool down with a snowcone!!!!

07/10/2024

Open camp spots in the upcoming weeks! Register today! 🤩
https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Home

07/09/2024

A great family friendly event practically right in our backyard and easy to reach via the Troutbrook Trail! Check out West Hartford Summer Arts Festival's "The Little Mermaid" preview this weekend at The GastroPark. West Hartford Summer Arts Festival

Come meet Ariel and Flounder this Sunday (6-7:30P) at The Gastropark! The SAF will be putting on a free preview of the much loved musical, The Little Mermaid, and we hope to see you there. The Gastropark is located at 637 New Park Avenue, offers indoor & outdoor seating and a variety of food truck dining options. Hartford Summer Arts Festival 😍‍🧜‍♂️🐙🐠🦀

07/03/2024

Thank you to all of our campers, parents, staff and instructors for another fantastic week of camp at the ECC. We don't have camp tomorrow or Friday but look forward to seeing everyone on Monday for the next camp session. Have a relaxing and safe 4th of July holiday!

07/01/2024

It's back for another summer!!! Whimsical Wednesdays will start July 10 with an Inflatables Night! We will have music snow cones and face painting and most of all you for a fun night! Bring your dinner, blankets, and chairs from 6-7 to the lower field At Elmwood Community Center.
Hope to see you there!!!!!

06/28/2024

It was the BEST first two weeks of camp at the ECC! We can’t wait for the rest of summer! What about you?

06/28/2024

We still have some open camp spots in the upcoming weeks! Check out the options and enroll your child today to have some summer fun! Register on RecDesk - https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Home

06/27/2024

Updated phone numbers for each of the outdoor pools.

Here are the UPDATED Outdoor Pool phone numbers!

06/26/2024

This incredibly popular camp is back for another year and now includes an Advanced Skills week for cadets who have completed the Basics course. This week long program is a great introduction into the world of firefighting!

Join the West Hartford Fire Department trainers at the Fire Academy this summer! Training locations include the Newington Fire Tower and Conard High School and cadets will learn about, wear and use a variety of fire fighting gear and equipment. Additional information can be found on RecDesk by searching "Fire Academy". Come learn about this exciting career from the people that do it every day. 👨‍🚒⛑🚒

https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Program

06/18/2024

Have a wonderful holiday and stay cool!!! We'll see you on Thursday! 😎

06/08/2024

Come to the maker space booth at Celebrate West Hartford.

05/30/2024

Come by the ECC parking lot this Sunday (6/2) for the Community Tag Sale!

Make sure to drop by the Community Tag Sale this Sunday (6/2) in the Elmwood Community Center parking lot! Organized and run by the WeHa Teen Center, it will be a great opportunity to browse with friends, support the teen center and find some hidden treasures! Elmwood Community Center West Hartford

05/29/2024

Sign up today for the 3-session Self Defense Class starting this Saturday (6/1). Open to ages 13+, it's a great class to build confidence and have some fun. Register via https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Home

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05/22/2024

UPDATE - Splash pads are now OPEN FOR THE SEASON!!! 😍

The splashpads at Beachland, Fernridge and Kennedy parks are open today to help everyone stay cool! 😎 Elmwood Community Center West Hartford West Hartford Leisure Services

UPDATE - Spray pads at Beachland, Fernridge and Kennedy Parks are OPEN FOR THE SEASON (10A - 7P) to help you and your family stay cool! The Wolcott spray pad and restrooms are out of service due to pending construction.

05/16/2024

The West Hartford Summer Arts Festival video audition portal is open and the submittal deadline is May 31st. Dance auditions and callbacks on June 2nd! Additional details https://www.westhartfordsaf.com/auditions.html

The audition portal is OPEN and we are thrilled to see so much talent already!
Deadline for video submissions: May 31
Dance call and in person callbacks: June 2
Details: www.westhartfordsaf.com
Questions: DM us

05/16/2024

Great inclusive event at the Elmwood Community Center this weekend for ages 7+. Pick your own music and volume as you dance with friends and neighbors for only $10. Sign up today on RecDesk - https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=12791

We are collaborating with West Hartford SEPTO to bring back all the fun of the Silent Dance. A silent dance is an event that is individualized for those who have noise sensory issues by everyone using headphones to control the music level. This is a great event for all abilities and ages 10 and up. On Saturday, May 18, meet us at Elmwood Community Center West Hartford for a night of grooving to your own beat. To register please go to westhartford.recdesk.com or if you need help with the process please feel free to call Elmwood Community Center's main office @ 860-561-8160 or come to this office from 9-5.
Can't wait to see you there!!!

05/16/2024

Great info as we move into summer! Stay safe and make sure to take those swimming lessons 🏊‍♂️🏖🌞😎

May is National Water Safety Month!
Check out this fact sheet and stay safe. 🏊‍♀️

05/15/2024

The ECC still has some open spots in various weeks of Summer Camp! Register today on RecDesk! https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Home

05/13/2024

We are collaborating with West Hartford SEPTO to bring back all the fun of the Silent Dance. A silent dance is an event that is individualized for those who have noise sensory issues by everyone using headphones to control the music level. This is a great event for all abilities and ages 10 and up. On Saturday, May 18, meet us at Elmwood Community Center West Hartford for a night of grooving to your own beat. To register please go to westhartford.recdesk.com or if you need help with the process please feel free to call Elmwood Community Center's main office @ 860-561-8160 or come to this office from 9-5.
Can't wait to see you there!!!

05/08/2024

We had a Partea at our Tea for Two on Saturday. Thank you Vero Mixed Media for the photobooth.