CARE Fishing Classes

CARE INTRODUCTION TO FISHING CLASS

Have you always wanted to learn how to fish but you do not know where to start? The CT DEEP Fisheries Division now offers an online Let's Go Fishing, course where you can learn all about fishing in CT from the comfort of your home. Then, join Certified Fishing Coaches on April 25th at Nature's Porch for a quick review of the Let's Go Fishing course and jump into hands-on activities that cover all the basic fishing skills! You will set up a fishing rod and tie a strong knot, practice casting, and put that line into the water to catch your first fish at Walton Pond.

Upon registration for this program, you will be asked to do your homework by completing the online Let's Go Fishing course prior to the event. The fishing event at Walton Pond on April 25th will complete the hands-on portion of this program and begin your lifetime of fishing.

Date: Saturday, April 25th

Time: 9:00am noon

Where: Nature'sPorch / Black Bear Pavilion Field

Ages: 8 yearsold through adults

Fee: Free

Minimum: 10 people Maximum: 20people

CARE FLY FISHING 101 COURSE

Designed for anglers who have some previous fishing experience, this class offered by the Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program helps continue to build your fishing knowledge and skills. Participants should be 12 years old and older.

ZOOM CLASS: CARE Fishing Coaches will cover all the basics of the art of fly fishing during a 1-hour ZOOM class. Experts will discuss how to select and use fly fishing rods, reels, flies, and tackle, what knots to use and how to use them, how to cast, and take all your questions. This is a mandatory pre-requisite before attending the Fly-Fishing Field Trip (space is limited).

FLY FISHING FIELD DAY: You will get the opportunity to practice your rod setup, knot tying, and casting with hands-on coaching and then fish for panfish and bass in Walton Pond. CARE Fishing Coaches will provide loaner fly rods and flies to get you started fishing confidently on the path to success or bring your own gear and we can show you how to use it and set it up properly. A fishing license is required for all participants ages 16 and above.

Date: Thursday, May 14th

Time: 5:30pmto 8:00pm

Where: BlackBear Pavilion by Walton Pond

Ages 12years old through adults

Fee: Free

Minimum: 5people Maximum: 10 people

Touch-A-Truck

Through the generosity of many local businesses, children can see a variety of "special" vehicles up close. Each year we have vehicles from the local fire, police, and EMS. There is also construction equipment, military vehicles, and more. Food is available for a nominal fee. You and your little ones won't want to miss this day. If you are a business and would like to display your vehicle, email shawn@windingtrails.org. This is a great community event and a nice way to promote your business.

No registration required for this program.

Date: Sunday, May 3rd

Time: 1:00pm 3:00pm

Where: Upper Parking Lots

Fee: Free

Last Blast

One of our most popular events of the summer is the annual Last Blast. This takes place in mid-August and is a celebration of the summer. Activities planned include live music, a magic show, inflatables, food, and more. The highlight of the day will be the fireworks show at dark, timed to music. Watching the show up close over Dunning Lake is like nothing you have ever seen. This is a very popular event, and no guests will be permitted on this day. Registration is not required.

Date: Saturday, August 15th

Time: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

Where: Dunning Lake Area.

Ages: All ages

Fee: Free

Sorry no guests allowed on this day.

Winding Trails Cross Country Invitational Meet

Winding Trails will be hosting the 14th Annual Cross-Country Invitational for high school cross-country teams. This event will take place in the camp area and on our trails. This event traditionally attracts over 1,000 runners and hundreds of spectators. Parking will be extremely limited on this day.

Date: Saturday, September 19th

Time: 7:30am – 3:30pm

Where: Sportsplex

Ages: All Ages

Parking Fee: $5 for the general public

Free for Members

Santa's Calling

Santa Claus has a special place in his heart for all the children of Winding Trails. In fact, Santa will make a personal phone call to your child and make the holiday season even more exciting. Imagine your child's delight as Santa talks about what your child wants for Christmas, his/her best friends, or even his/her schoolteacher. Forms may be downloaded off our website or picked up in our Main Office.

Information forms will be available starting Monday, November 16th. The deadline for all information sheets to be turned in is Friday, December 11th.

Santa himself will make all calls between Dec. 14th and Dec. 18th between the hours of 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Ho! Ho! Ho!

This is a free, members only program.

DUNNING LAKE FREE SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

These programs are offered at Dunning Lake Beach and

run about one hour depending on the number of participants.

Please check age requirements as not all programs are appropriate

for all ages. Registration is not required.

WINDING TRAILS WACKY RELAYS

Let's get wacky! At this program we will be getting wacky

with relays like the dizzy bat relay, egg toss, an obstacle course

relay and more! You do not want to miss out on the fun!

Date: . Wednesday, July 1st

Rain Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, July 2nd

Time: . 2:00pm

Ages: . 5 to 12 years old

Where: Lakeside Pavilion

Member Discount Fee: Free

Minimum: 20 . Maximum: 200

WET & WILD

When it comes to celebrating summer, nothing is better than

getting wet & wild in the sun. Enjoy all your favorite water

games as we splash our way into fun!

Date: . Wednesday, July 15th

Rain Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, July 16th

Time: . 2:00pm

Ages: . 5 to 12 years old

Where: Lakeside Pavilion

Member Discount Fee: Free

Minimum: 20 . Maximum: 200

WINDING TRAILS OLYMPICS

Enjoy the skills and spills as our own member's children

compete in Olympic events. Winding Trails lifeguards will

coach the teams in tug of war, swimming, and more! So, come

join the fun and help carry the torch down the beach.

Date: . Wednesday, July 29th

Rain Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, July 30th

Time: . 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Ages: . 5 to 12 years old

Where: Lakeside Pavilion

Member Discount Fee: Free

Minimum: 20 . Maximum: 200

SUMMER FUN DROP-IN EVENTS

Come enjoy fun summer activities every week at the beach!

We will have activities including an ice cream social, arts and

crafts, sandcastle building contests, and many more. Each

activity should last around 30 minutes. There will be activities

all summer long. No need to sign up, just stop by when you

are at the beach! Craft activities have limited supply.

Dates: . Fridays, June 26th to August 14th

No drop in on Friday, July 3rd

Time: . 1:30pm

Ages: . 12 and Under

Where: Lakeside Pavilion

Member Discount Fee: Free