“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.
We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.
Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.
Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.
Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!
No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).
Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"
We worship every Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome!
Weekly Service on Sunday
Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season!
- June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025
- 9:00a - 4:00p
- $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620)
- Ages 5-12
- Located at Pleasant View Park (Durand Street) & Elise Besse Pool
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration at our themed summer camp! Each week, campers dive into a new, exciting theme, engaging in activities that spark their imagination, build new skills, and encourage teamwork. Our dedicated staff create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper feels welcome and motivated to try new things. Each week is packed with themed games, creative arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and memorable experiences that will have campers eagerly looking forward to each new day!
Weekly Themes:
- Circus: Step right up to the greatest show at camp! Learn juggling, create clown costumes, and try your hand at acrobatics as we explore the wonders of the circus world.
- Holiday: Celebrate holidays from around the world in a week of festive fun! From Halloween to New Year's, each day is a different celebration with themed crafts, games, and treats.
- Under the Sea: Dive deep into ocean adventures! Explore marine life, create ocean-themed art, and embark on underwater-themed challenges.
- Superheroes: Unleash your superpowers! Design your own superhero persona, participate in "hero training," and work together to solve camp "missions."
- Around the World: Take a journey across the globe as we explore different cultures, languages, and traditions through games, food, and creative projects.
- Sports: Get your game face on! Try out various sports, build team spirit, and compete in friendly matches while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Outer Space: Blast off into space for a week of cosmic exploration! Learn about planets, create space crafts, and go on an epic space-themed scavenger hunt.
- Flora and Fauna: Discover the beauty of nature! Learn about plants and animals, explore local ecosystems, and create nature-inspired art.
- Challengers: Push your limits and test your skills! Compete in exciting team challenges, obstacle courses, and problem-solving activities designed to build confidence and collaboration.
Each week campers will have the opportunity to enjoy our Besse Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, so don't forget your swimsuit!
Register HERE
Torrington Recreation Summer Camp
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
Real-life carpentry and woodworking
Three sessions:
- ODB Basic: Structure: June 23–June 27 *WAITLIST ONLY
- ODB Basic: Sculpture: June 30–July 3
- ODB Advanced: July 7–July 11
Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures. Working together, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo, participants gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, planter boxes, and a treehouse.
In these five fun-filled days, kids will:
- Gain basic carpentry skills—measuring, cutting, fitting, and more.
- Use their own set of hand tools—and take pride in their proper care and safe use.
- Try out building techniques using modern, dimensional lumber.
- Learn to source natural materials from the environment.
- Develop spatial design aptitudes.
- Work as a team.
- Discover the sheer joy of real-life woodworking and building.
Space is limited. This is a small-group outdoor program that maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio to provide hands-on direction. Early registration is recommended.
Session 1 - ODB Basic: Structure
Learn the building techniques artists use. Create wood sculptures and armatures, craft musical instruments, and more.
Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27
Times: 9am–3pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and Justin Truskauskas
Fee: $395
No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Structure, but…
A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully.
Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.
Session 2 - ODB Basic: Sculpture
Gain practical furniture-making skills while participating in the RiseUp for Art Able TableTM initiative. Participants will:
- Design and build a structure for AMP’s campus.
- Build wheelchair/stroller-accessible picnic tables to enhance the community.
- Explore accessibility in public furniture design, ensuring that everyone “has a place at the table.”
- Contribute to tangible, community-serving projects.
- Learn how public art transforms spaces and fosters inclusion, and more.
No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Sculpture, but…
A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully.
Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, June 30 – Thursday, July 3 (no session on July 4)
Times: 9am–4pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and David Polon
Partnerships: RiseUp for Art
Fee: $395
Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.
Session 3 - ODB Advanced
Participants will apply the skills they’ve gained and learn new ones, designing and building with more autonomy. Through AMP’s partnership with the RiseUp for Art Able TableTM initiative, participants will:
Design and build a structure for AMP’s campus.Build wheelchair/stroller-accessible picnic tables to enhance the community.
Explore accessibility in public furniture design, ensuring that everyone “has a place at the table.”
Contribute to tangible, community-serving projects.
Learn how public art transforms spaces and fosters inclusion, and more.
To register for ODB ADVANCED, you MUST meet one of these requirements:
Successful completion of one of the Outdoor Design & Build BASIC sessions OR
Successful completion of ODB in a previous year OR
Passing a basic carpentry skills assessment (Request an assessment when you register.)
Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
Times: 9am–3pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and David Polon
Partnerships: RiseUp for Art
Fee: $395
Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.
AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.
Summer @AMP: Outdoor Design & Build
“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.
We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.
Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.
Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.
Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!
No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).
Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
Real-life carpentry and woodworking
Three sessions:
- ODB Basic: Structure: June 23–June 27 *WAITLIST ONLY
- ODB Basic: Sculpture: June 30–July 3
- ODB Advanced: July 7–July 11
Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures. Working together, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo, participants gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, planter boxes, and a treehouse.
In these five fun-filled days, kids will:
- Gain basic carpentry skills—measuring, cutting, fitting, and more.
- Use their own set of hand tools—and take pride in their proper care and safe use.
- Try out building techniques using modern, dimensional lumber.
- Learn to source natural materials from the environment.
- Develop spatial design aptitudes.
- Work as a team.
- Discover the sheer joy of real-life woodworking and building.
Space is limited. This is a small-group outdoor program that maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio to provide hands-on direction. Early registration is recommended.
Session 1 - ODB Basic: Structure
Learn the building techniques artists use. Create wood sculptures and armatures, craft musical instruments, and more.
Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27
Times: 9am–3pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and Justin Truskauskas
Fee: $395
No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Structure, but…
A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully.
Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.
Session 2 - ODB Basic: Sculpture
Gain practical furniture-making skills while participating in the RiseUp for Art Able TableTM initiative. Participants will:
- Design and build a structure for AMP’s campus.
- Build wheelchair/stroller-accessible picnic tables to enhance the community.
- Explore accessibility in public furniture design, ensuring that everyone “has a place at the table.”
- Contribute to tangible, community-serving projects.
- Learn how public art transforms spaces and fosters inclusion, and more.
No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Sculpture, but…
A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully.
Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, June 30 – Thursday, July 3 (no session on July 4)
Times: 9am–4pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and David Polon
Partnerships: RiseUp for Art
Fee: $395
Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.
Session 3 - ODB Advanced
Participants will apply the skills they’ve gained and learn new ones, designing and building with more autonomy. Through AMP’s partnership with the RiseUp for Art Able TableTM initiative, participants will:
Design and build a structure for AMP’s campus.Build wheelchair/stroller-accessible picnic tables to enhance the community.
Explore accessibility in public furniture design, ensuring that everyone “has a place at the table.”
Contribute to tangible, community-serving projects.
Learn how public art transforms spaces and fosters inclusion, and more.
To register for ODB ADVANCED, you MUST meet one of these requirements:
Successful completion of one of the Outdoor Design & Build BASIC sessions OR
Successful completion of ODB in a previous year OR
Passing a basic carpentry skills assessment (Request an assessment when you register.)
Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
Times: 9am–3pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and David Polon
Partnerships: RiseUp for Art
Fee: $395
Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.
AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.
Summer @AMP: Outdoor Design & Build
“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.
We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.
Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.
Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.
Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!
No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).
Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"
“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.
We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.
Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.
Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.
Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!
No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).
Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"
We worship every Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome!
Weekly Service on Sunday
Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season!
- June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025
- 9:00a - 4:00p
- $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620)
- Ages 5-12
- Located at Pleasant View Park (Durand Street) & Elise Besse Pool
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration at our themed summer camp! Each week, campers dive into a new, exciting theme, engaging in activities that spark their imagination, build new skills, and encourage teamwork. Our dedicated staff create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper feels welcome and motivated to try new things. Each week is packed with themed games, creative arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and memorable experiences that will have campers eagerly looking forward to each new day!
Weekly Themes:
- Circus: Step right up to the greatest show at camp! Learn juggling, create clown costumes, and try your hand at acrobatics as we explore the wonders of the circus world.
- Holiday: Celebrate holidays from around the world in a week of festive fun! From Halloween to New Year's, each day is a different celebration with themed crafts, games, and treats.
- Under the Sea: Dive deep into ocean adventures! Explore marine life, create ocean-themed art, and embark on underwater-themed challenges.
- Superheroes: Unleash your superpowers! Design your own superhero persona, participate in "hero training," and work together to solve camp "missions."
- Around the World: Take a journey across the globe as we explore different cultures, languages, and traditions through games, food, and creative projects.
- Sports: Get your game face on! Try out various sports, build team spirit, and compete in friendly matches while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Outer Space: Blast off into space for a week of cosmic exploration! Learn about planets, create space crafts, and go on an epic space-themed scavenger hunt.
- Flora and Fauna: Discover the beauty of nature! Learn about plants and animals, explore local ecosystems, and create nature-inspired art.
- Challengers: Push your limits and test your skills! Compete in exciting team challenges, obstacle courses, and problem-solving activities designed to build confidence and collaboration.
Each week campers will have the opportunity to enjoy our Besse Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, so don't forget your swimsuit!
Register HERE
Torrington Recreation Summer Camp
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.
We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.
Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.
Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.
Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!
No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).
Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.
We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.
Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.
Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.
Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!
No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).
Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"
“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.
We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.
Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.
Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.
Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!
No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).
Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"
We worship every Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome!
Weekly Service on Sunday
Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season!
- June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025
- 9:00a - 4:00p
- $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620)
- Ages 5-12
- Located at Pleasant View Park (Durand Street) & Elise Besse Pool
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration at our themed summer camp! Each week, campers dive into a new, exciting theme, engaging in activities that spark their imagination, build new skills, and encourage teamwork. Our dedicated staff create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper feels welcome and motivated to try new things. Each week is packed with themed games, creative arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and memorable experiences that will have campers eagerly looking forward to each new day!
Weekly Themes:
- Circus: Step right up to the greatest show at camp! Learn juggling, create clown costumes, and try your hand at acrobatics as we explore the wonders of the circus world.
- Holiday: Celebrate holidays from around the world in a week of festive fun! From Halloween to New Year's, each day is a different celebration with themed crafts, games, and treats.
- Under the Sea: Dive deep into ocean adventures! Explore marine life, create ocean-themed art, and embark on underwater-themed challenges.
- Superheroes: Unleash your superpowers! Design your own superhero persona, participate in "hero training," and work together to solve camp "missions."
- Around the World: Take a journey across the globe as we explore different cultures, languages, and traditions through games, food, and creative projects.
- Sports: Get your game face on! Try out various sports, build team spirit, and compete in friendly matches while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Outer Space: Blast off into space for a week of cosmic exploration! Learn about planets, create space crafts, and go on an epic space-themed scavenger hunt.
- Flora and Fauna: Discover the beauty of nature! Learn about plants and animals, explore local ecosystems, and create nature-inspired art.
- Challengers: Push your limits and test your skills! Compete in exciting team challenges, obstacle courses, and problem-solving activities designed to build confidence and collaboration.
Each week campers will have the opportunity to enjoy our Besse Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, so don't forget your swimsuit!
Register HERE
Torrington Recreation Summer Camp
Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!
Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement.
Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!
Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025
Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily
Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.
Register here: pilobolus.org/camp
Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1
“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.
We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.
Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.
Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.
Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!
No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).
Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"
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