Shelburne Parks & Rec News: April 20

Women’s empowerment self-defense

On Wednesday, July 19, the Shelburne Rec Department will host a 2.5-hour beginner workshop on women’s empowerment and self-defense at the Shelburne Town Gym. By adhering to a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio, the trauma-informed trainings focus on boundary setting, affirmative consent and relevant sexual assault information, as well as the mental and physical skills of empowerment self-defense.

More information about the program can be found at bit.ly/3GMDmXg. Registration is required. The level 1 workshop requires at least 12 participants and a maximum of 20. The registration deadline is July 10, or when class is full.

The workshop runs from 6-8:30 p.m. and is $55 per person for residents or $65 for non-residents and is open to women and girls ages 14 and up. Girls 12-13 are welcome but must be accompanied by mother or legal female guardian; women 14-18 need a signed permission slip by parent or legal guardian.

See shelburnevt.org/160/parks-recreation for program details and registration or register at the recreation office with a hard copy and payment of check or cash.

Field hockey camp

This camp is a summer introduction to field hockey for beginners or a chance to practice skills for those who already play with instructor Megan Maynard-Jacob. Players must provide mouth guard, shin guards and a full water bottle. Sticks are available if needed. Registration deadline is Monday, June 19.

The camp runs from July 10-14, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelburne athletic fields, 166 Athletic Drive. Open to ages 7-14 for $145 per participant.