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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
GUIDE: Low-cost or free summer activities for New Haven youth, families
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — School is almost out for summer in New Haven. The last day of school is Tuesday, June 17. A sunny Thursday at Lighthouse Point Park served as the perfect backdrop for city leaders to announce a full slate of fun summer activities. Dive into summer safely: Connecticut's efforts to raise awareness for child water safety 'If you are a young person, you have no business sitting on the couch this summer because we've got something for you,' New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said. The mayor and the city's Youth and Recreation Department released the '2025 Summer Youth Guide,' featuring dozens of free or low-cost summer activities and programs for kids and families. 'We're going to have cultural activities, financial empowerment, extreme adventures; families can come to our signature programming such as family fun day and Friday night movies in the park. There is something for everyone,' Dr. Gwendolyn Williams, the director of the Youth and Recreation Department, said. 2025-Mayors-Summer-Youth-GuideDownload The city is partnering with local nonprofits and other organizations, such as the Police Activity League (PAL), to offer summer camps, sports clinics, open swim sessions, and 16 different splash pads. Local leaders are pushing residents and youth to get outside this summer. 'Our parks feature playgrounds, splash pads, trails, fishing ponds, boating access, pavilions for gatherings, community gardens and sports facilities,' Outdoor Adventure Coordinator for the New Haven Parks Department Jackie Gaudioso said. For the first time, the Youth and Recreation Department is providing financial aid and scholarships to families who may need assistance. Southington Drive-in announces 2025 summer movie lineup 'Especially if you need to put your young person in a camp or your children in a camp, we understand in these economic times, it may not be easy,' Williams said. There is also academic tutoring available to help prevent the so-called summer slide, as well as various youth employment opportunities. The goal is for kids and families to have a happy, safe and fun-filled summer season. 'I will tell anyone that asks me … The city of New Haven does an amazing job of providing opportunities and experiences to the youth,' Sergeant Ronald Ferrante, supervisor of Youth Services for the New Haven Police Activity League, said. For more information and the full 2025 Summer Youth Guide, head to: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Waterbury PAL hosts Rachel Ray for cooking demo
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds of people filled the Police Activity League gymnasium in Waterbury on Tuesday night to watch celebrity chef, author and TV personality Rachel Ray host a live cooking demonstration. Ray worked with the kids in attendance, who tasted some of the dishes. 2 Southington Vietnam veterans receive diplomas Tuesday's event benefited the Waterbury PAL and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Waterbury. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
