Chaplin Recreation Commission

05/21/2026

🏆🌽 CHAPLIN REC CO****LE IS BACK! 🌽🏆

Grab your partner and get ready to toss some bags this summer! Join us for a fun six-week co****le league at Garrison Park and compete for bragging rights while enjoying some friendly competition! 😎

📍 Garrison Park495 Phoenixville Rd.

🗓 League Dates (Sundays):• 5/31• 6/7• 6/14• 6/28• 7/12• 7/19

⏰ Play begins at 6:00 PM

💵 Registration: $50 per team(Cash or check only — collected on 5/31)

⚠️ Only 12 teams available — spots will fill fast!

Questions or want to sign up?📞 Danny: 860-428-1348📞 Amy: 401-359-2231

Tag your co****le partner below and let's get this summer rolling! 👇☀️

This six-week league held Sundays 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12 and 7/19 at Garrison Park, 495 Phoenixville Rd.. Registration fee of $50 per team will be collected on 5/31, cash or check only. *12 teams max Play begins at 6:00pm. Questions? Call/text Danny at 860-428-1348 or Amy 401-359-2231

05/19/2026

There will be an Art Show, this Thursday evening, at the Chaplin Senior Center (132 Chaplin St), from 4:30p till 7p. Artwork from Chaplin Elementary , Hampton Elementary , Scotland Elementary , and Parish Hill Middle & High Schools will all have artwork on display.

05/09/2026

🌸🇺🇸 It’s a GREAT day to support some incredible local organizations and grab some amazing flowers, plants, and food! 🇺🇸🌸

Be sure to stop by the Veterans Base Camp flower sale TODAY! 🌺🌼 They have a beautiful selection of flowers, hanging baskets, and spring plants ready to brighten up your yard, porch, or home.

Veterans Base Camp does amazing work supporting veterans through community connection, peer support, outdoor activities, and programs focused on healing and helping veterans rediscover purpose after service. ❤️🇺🇸

AND while you’re out and about, don’t miss the plant & grinder sale at the Chaplin Senior Center! 🌱🥪 Grab some great plants for your garden and your preordered grinder while supporting another important part of our community.

Two awesome stops. One beautiful day. Lots of ways to support local! ☀️💪🌸

05/07/2026

Chaplin Elementary School Preschool

🌼✨ We warmly invite you and your child to join us for a Preschool Screening, (for children turning age 3 by 12/31/2026) a gentle and playful way to take a peek at your child’s development. Think of it as a sweet little snapshot of their growing abilities—motor skills, thinking, language, and social-emotional development. ✨🌼
🌷💕 This screening helps us see if your child is meeting age-appropriate milestones. If any extra support is needed, we’ll make sure the right services are in place to help your child shine and succeed! 💕🌷
📅 May 8th, 2026
⏰ Starting at 11:45 A.M.

🌿🧸 What to Expect:
During your child’s 45-minute session, they will enjoy fun, play-based activities that explore:
🌸 Motor skills
🌸 Cognitive (thinking) skills
🌸 Language development
🌸 Social-emotional growth
💐💞 While your child is playing and exploring, caregivers will:
🌼 Meet with a staff member
🌼 Complete a short questionnaire
🌼 Enjoy a tour of the classroom and school

🌺✨ Sign Up Here: ✨🌺
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BA9AA23A1FCC25-63408599-prek

🌷 Please review the available time slots and click to reserve your spot. Additional spaces can be opened if needed—just let us know! 🌷
💌 Questions? We’re happy to help!
📧 mailto:[email protected]
📧 mailto:[email protected]
📞 (860) 455-9593
🌸💖 We look forward to meeting you and your little one and sharing this special experience together! 💖🌸
With kindness,
🌼 Carrie Grzywacz, PreK Teacher
🌼 Brittany Mulvey, School Secretary

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

04/28/2026

🏀☀️ CHAPLIN/HAMPTON & SURROUNDING TOWNS — THIS ONE IS SPECIAL! ☀️🏀

Come be part of history and experience the last ever chance to see WNBA basketball in Connecticut before the Connecticut Sun are gone! 💔🔥

Join us as the Connecticut Sun take on the Las Vegas Aces at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 15th at 7:30 PM for what promises to be an unforgettable night!

Bring your family, friends, teammates, and neighbors for an amazing community night of basketball! 🙌🏽🏀

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to buy now
📞 Questions? Contact Mikayla Van Zandt at 860-862-3089
📧 [email protected]

Let’s pack the arena and show up strong for one final Connecticut Sun season! 🌅🧡

03/09/2026

🎨🍷 Paint Night for a Purpose! 🍷🎨

Grab your friends and join us for a fun Paint Night while supporting a great cause!

📅 March 27th
⏰ 6:30 PM – approximately 8:30 PM
📍 Chaplin Firehouse
💲 25 per person

Enjoy a relaxed night of painting, laughs, and creativity—all while helping raise funds for the 6th Grade Nature’s Classroom trip! No experience needed… just come ready to have fun.

⚠️ 21+ event
📝 Preregistration is required

Spots will fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up ahead of time. Come out for a great night and help send our 6th graders to Nature’s Classroom! 🌲🎨

03/08/2026

🏀 What a great start to our Littles Basketball program today!

Our youngest players hit the court for the first session and it was the perfect mix of fundamentals, energy, and FUN! From dribbling and passing to learning how to move on the court, these kids were all smiles while working on their skills.

A huge thank you to our awesome coaches Jamie, Jake, Julie, and AJ for bringing the enthusiasm and making the game so exciting for our littlest athletes. Their patience, encouragement, and love for the game made today a fantastic first day!

We can’t wait to see these future ballers keep learning and growing over the next few weeks. 🏀👏

03/06/2026

🍝 🎉 PASTA NIGHT IS SATURDAY 3/7!🎉🍝

Get ready for a delicious night out while supporting an amazing cause! Join us for our Pasta Dinner Fundraiser to help send our 6th graders on their unforgettable trip to Nature’s Classroom. This amazing experience gives students the chance to explore the outdoors, learn about nature, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

But that’s not all… 👀

We’ll also have a Silent Auction filled with fantastic items and experiences you won’t want to miss! Come ready to bid, enjoy a great meal, and help our students get one step closer to this incredible opportunity.

✨ Delicious pasta dinner
✨ Exciting silent auction
✨ Amazing raffle baskets
✨ A great night supporting our students

Grab your friends, bring your family, and come hungry! Let’s pack the room and show our 6th graders just how much support they have. 🍝

03/04/2026

Please note that we will not be hosting Bingo this month. Stay tuned for details about our next event — we’re looking forward to another fun night together soon!

03/03/2026

🏀✨ Skills, Smiles & Saturday Mornings with Coach Jamie! ✨🏀

We’re excited to have Coach Jamie leading Skills & Drills for our Pre-K through 3rd grade athletes this March!

These Saturday sessions are all about building fundamentals, growing confidence, and having FUN while learning the game. From dribbling and passing to teamwork and hustle, Coach Jamie is creating a positive space where our youngest players can develop their skills and love for basketball.

📅 Saturdays in March
⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Scotland Elementary School

It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend — learning, moving, and growing together. We can’t wait to see our future stars in the gym! 🌟🏀

02/28/2026

What a way to close out the season for Chaplin-Hampton Rec Basketball! 🏀🎉

In a game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats, the 7/8 girls battled until the very final seconds to secure a HUGE win and end the season on the highest note possible. It was a hard-fought matchup filled with grit, heart, and true teamwork, and they never stopped believing. Watching them stay composed under pressure and finish strong was something special.

But this moment represents more than just one team. We are incredibly proud of all of our Chaplin-Hampton rec basketball teams this season, from our youngest players learning the fundamentals to our older athletes competing at a high level. Every team showed dedication, sportsmanship, improvement, and heart. The growth we saw across the board is something our entire community should celebrate.

This season has been about so much more than wins and losses. It’s been about growth, friendships, effort, and community. Thank you to all of our incredible parents and fans who showed up game after game, cheered loudly, and supported these athletes every step of the way. Your energy truly makes a difference!

And of course, a heartfelt thank you to all of our generous sponsors. Your support helps make this program possible and gives these kids an experience they’ll never forget.

What a season for Chaplin-Hampton rec basketball. What a finish. So proud of these girls — and every single player who put on the jersey this year. 💚🏀