Programs
Weekly or monthly programming is offered by the Town of Castleton Parks and Recreation Department, and often in conjunction with the Friends of Castleton Park and Recreation. Programs are often seasonal and may last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. We try to be comprehensive below, but current programs and registration can also be found at the Town of Castleton Parks and Recreation webpage.
Current Programs
All Ages
Youth Specific
Other
Youth Sailing Camp
Two Session: July 7-11 or July 14-18
Children starting 5th-8th grade
M, T, W, Th, F (12-3pm)
$100 per session
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Learn to sail in just a few days this summer on Lake Bomoseen from Crystal Beach. Please note, space is limited! This year, to allow more campers to join in the fun, we are limiting to one week per camper. If space allows, we will extend to two weeks. Priority will be given to those who have little to no experience sailing. You will be contacted by the program director to complete a final registration if you have been accepted into the program.
Contact Joe Mark, Program Director with questions, joe.mark.vt@gmail.com
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Castleton Horticulture
3rd Tuesday of each Month
6:30-8p
Free
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Castleton Horticulture will have monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month. Lectures with hands-on activities. Castleton Horticulture is an umbrella covering spin-off activities such as Castleton public garden development and maintenance, annual seed starting, propagation, garden help, tree care, weed control and all things green. All are welcome. Bring your ideas.
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Pick Up Basketball
Ongoing
Saturdays from 4-5:30pm
Cash Only, Castleton Residents $4, others $5
No pre-registration needed, just stop by
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Come and play pickup basketball games in the gym at the Rec Center. Please take off your street shoes at the front door so we can keep the facility clean and affordable.
Let's Move
​2nd and 3rd Friday of each month
Following Story Hour in the Library
11-11:30a at the Rec Center Gym
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You can just show up to participate in this free activity.
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Movement sessions designed for preschoolers and inspired by the books read to them at the Castleton Library's Story Hour. Children will have an opportunity to experience the joy of movement through a variety of activities and games.
Adult Indoor Walking
Active now through winter 2024-25
Monday - Friday
9am until noon
No cost or pre-registration
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Stop by our Recreation Center at the former Castleton Village School and use the space to walk indoors
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* Open to individuals over age 18 unless otherwise authorized. The walking track is pre-set within the facility indicated by floor tape.
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​* No cost associated with the activity but anonymous donations are welcome. A lock box will be provided at the sign in location for donations.
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* Please be sure to sign and date our updated release of liability waiver for Recreation Department activities. Copies located at the sign in desk.
Adult Pickleball (Active Now)
Drop in to play a fun game of pickleball with others who love the game! Active all-year!
* Prior to playing, please purchase a play pass for either a single session or monthly access pass ONLINE HERE.
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* To ensure an open spot on the courts, go to play time scheduler. Join (no fee) and look for the pickle ball (PB) sessions in Castleton (Teal colored circle). Make sure you choose to be notified of sessions being posted. Each session has a limit of 12 players and the weekly sessions are posted Sunday afternoon for the upcoming week. This is recreational pickle ball with all levels of play welcome.
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*First time? No problem! Stop by the Rec Center during one of the Pickleball play times below:
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Monday: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Tuesday: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Friday: 6:00- 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 -11:00 AM
Paper Art
Every Wednesday
4-8pm
Free
Just show up!
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Have you wanted space to spread out to do scrapbooking? How about card making? Our art room will be open every week so you can create, share ideas, work alone or with others. At least once a month we will have a workshop: bookmaking, card making, scrapbooking, origami to name a few. Do you have some experience that you can share? We will take donations of all things paper. Come on down for fun with paper.
Women's Wellness Collective
2nd Saturday of each month
10-11:30am
Free
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The meetings in the former Library multi-purpose room at the Recreation Center will focus on the following:
*Managing Mental Health: Sharing strategies and resources for maintaining mental well-being.
*Health and Safety: Discussing ways to stay safe, healthy and resilient.
*Community Support: Uplifting each other with kindness, encouragement and understanding.
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Meet the group on Facebook
Adventure Camp 2025
Youth Summer Camp
July 7 through August
$100 Castleton residents; $125 non-residents
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Registration is now open and is required to reserve your spot!
The Castleton Summer Adventure Camp is a weekly day-camp, running from July 7-August 15, 2025. Registration is open to resident and non-resident campers in 1st-6th grade. Camp is a safe environment for all children where they can experience friendships, expand their creativity, learn new things and have FUN. Your child will have the option to participate in a variety of activities throughout the week such as music, sports, outside time, camp games, and arts and crafts. Campers must have appropriate footwear for running, bathing suits, towels, sunscreen, bug spray and water bottle. Campers will swim everyday!
*Please note space is limited.
*Early drop off at 7:30am is available for an additional $15 per week.
*Late pick up of 4:30pm is available for an additional $15 per week
Tennis in the Parks
Grades 1-8
July (7/21, 7/23, 7/25, 7/28 and 7/30, with rain date August 1st)
$85
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Once again Frank Johnson will serve as the tennis instructor for Tennis in the Parks in July (7/21, 7/23, 7/25, 7/28 and 7/30, with rain date August 1st) in partnership with the US Tennis Association of New England. The program is divided into two groups including youth grades 1-4 and grades 5-8. Registration is $85 for the entire session. The USTA offers a free tennis racket and tennis balls to participants. The program takes place at the courts on VTSU campus.
Move with Diane - Essentrics Stretch and Strengthen
Wednesdays April 9-May 14
9:30am
$10
6 sessions; sign up for one at a time or all of them
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Move with Diane - Essentrics Stretch and Strengthen is a low-impact workout that activates all your muscles, frees your joints, helping to reduce pain and increase your mobility. Dynamic and easy to follow, this full body technique works through muscle chains to liberate, empower and relieve them from tension. In addition, Essentrics quickly slenderizes and tones your muscles.
This six-week course begins Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 9:30am, cost per session is $10.00. Sessions can be paid, on-line or in-person in advance at the Castleton Town Office.
Vermont Swim Academy - Swim Lessons
*Not offered through the Town*
Offered through the Vermont Swim Academy
Classes start the week of April 30th and run for five weeks
Castleton University Pool
6 months old to 12 years old
$100 for 5 weeks of classes​
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Register at the Vermont Swim Academy
We are a ’swim school near you’. Our goal is to get parents and children into the water. We focus on learning water safety and having fun.
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Questions? mug@vermontswimacademy.com