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Monday July 7, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Bristol Children's Theater Company - The Monologue Sessions
Bristol Children's Theater Company
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1st at 6:00am.
Theater Camp 2025
July 7-July 11
The Monologue Sessions
We will spend time developing our characters while we rehearse in a positive and fun environment. Our plan is to dabble with script writing, set design and perform for our community at 5:30 on July 11th at Holley Hall.
Ages 8-12
An example of our day:
Drop off 8:30-8:45
8:45-9:00 Morning Meeting
9:00-10:30 Theater Session
10:30-11:00 Snack/walk over to pool
11:00-12:00 Swim/ walk back to Holley Hall
12:00-3:00 Lunch & Theater Session
3:00-3:15 Snack
3:15-4:00 Theater closure and pick up
10 spots available
$250/260NR
Who we are:
Hi! We are Andi and Alison. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children. Our hope is to provide an experience for kids that will inspire while promoting positive self esteem and risk taking. Lastly, promoting joy within a community. Although working as a group, we hope that the members of the theater community find and develop their own talents while supporting each other. We will do drama games, yoga, basic theatrical skills, developing costumes, set design and set construction, basic lighting, rehearsals, and a performance. Requirements: Positive attitudeFlexibility in scheduling tech rehearsals and performances Ability to work with peers A commitment to pick up on timeHave fun Be respectful of the process for all of us in theater troupeCuriosity Participation Alison DaBica, co-Director Andi Gordon, co-Director
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - Little Rippers July
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 1
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Farmers Market
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Tuesday July 8, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Bristol Children's Theater Company - The Monologue Sessions
Bristol Children's Theater Company
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1st at 6:00am.
Theater Camp 2025
July 7-July 11
The Monologue Sessions
We will spend time developing our characters while we rehearse in a positive and fun environment. Our plan is to dabble with script writing, set design and perform for our community at 5:30 on July 11th at Holley Hall.
Ages 8-12
An example of our day:
Drop off 8:30-8:45
8:45-9:00 Morning Meeting
9:00-10:30 Theater Session
10:30-11:00 Snack/walk over to pool
11:00-12:00 Swim/ walk back to Holley Hall
12:00-3:00 Lunch & Theater Session
3:00-3:15 Snack
3:15-4:00 Theater closure and pick up
10 spots available
$250/260NR
Who we are:
Hi! We are Andi and Alison. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children. Our hope is to provide an experience for kids that will inspire while promoting positive self esteem and risk taking. Lastly, promoting joy within a community. Although working as a group, we hope that the members of the theater community find and develop their own talents while supporting each other. We will do drama games, yoga, basic theatrical skills, developing costumes, set design and set construction, basic lighting, rehearsals, and a performance. Requirements: Positive attitudeFlexibility in scheduling tech rehearsals and performances Ability to work with peers A commitment to pick up on timeHave fun Be respectful of the process for all of us in theater troupeCuriosity Participation Alison DaBica, co-Director Andi Gordon, co-Director
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - Little Rippers July
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 1
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Gateway Players Theater Group
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Wednesday July 9, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Bristol Children's Theater Company - The Monologue Sessions
Bristol Children's Theater Company
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1st at 6:00am.
Theater Camp 2025
July 7-July 11
The Monologue Sessions
We will spend time developing our characters while we rehearse in a positive and fun environment. Our plan is to dabble with script writing, set design and perform for our community at 5:30 on July 11th at Holley Hall.
Ages 8-12
An example of our day:
Drop off 8:30-8:45
8:45-9:00 Morning Meeting
9:00-10:30 Theater Session
10:30-11:00 Snack/walk over to pool
11:00-12:00 Swim/ walk back to Holley Hall
12:00-3:00 Lunch & Theater Session
3:00-3:15 Snack
3:15-4:00 Theater closure and pick up
10 spots available
$250/260NR
Who we are:
Hi! We are Andi and Alison. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children. Our hope is to provide an experience for kids that will inspire while promoting positive self esteem and risk taking. Lastly, promoting joy within a community. Although working as a group, we hope that the members of the theater community find and develop their own talents while supporting each other. We will do drama games, yoga, basic theatrical skills, developing costumes, set design and set construction, basic lighting, rehearsals, and a performance. Requirements: Positive attitudeFlexibility in scheduling tech rehearsals and performances Ability to work with peers A commitment to pick up on timeHave fun Be respectful of the process for all of us in theater troupeCuriosity Participation Alison DaBica, co-Director Andi Gordon, co-Director
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - Little Rippers July
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 1
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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5Town Riders 2025 - 5TR Club REGISTRATION 2025
In partnership with the Bristol Recreation Department, 5 Town Riders is a central community cycling club that aims to support youth riders (5th-12th Grade) as they develop individual bike skills in a team-focused environment. We offer skills training and trail rides in a group setting from June - October. We also offer (but not require) participation in the VTYC Race series.The club also dedicates time for Trail & Service work in our local community to give back to the landowners whose property we ride on and to teach the team about caring for the land and general trail/earth stewardship. 5Town Rider Club:We welcome grades 5-12 to ride with us this summer/fall, you do not have to race to be part of the 5Town Riders. If you are interested in racing, then please register in addition to VTYC. A good working mountain bike with front/full suspension and hand brakes is a must, and your own transportation to training and races is a plus. The 5TR and BRD offer a free bike library for riders in need of a bike to use. Please contact the BRD to set up a bike for the season.Schedule for 5TR Club:1st Practice is June 18th at 5:00pm AT THE HUB TEEN CENTER. New parents are welcome for more information.PARADE PREP. 07/03OUTHOUSE RACE 8am 4th JULY PARADE 9 am
Now offering:
- girls+ / non-binary group rides
- Enduro Series support, Catamount Race series support (along with regular VTYC)
- General endurance option training for lifelong bike skill sustainability
- Wednesday team skill building at "home" sites: Bristol & Middlebury
- Trail Ride destinations June-October
- Wknd Trail work days
Races: Races — VT Youth CyclingWe welcome anyone in grades 5-12 in Addison County to be part of our amazing mountain bike team. 2021 was our first year participating in the Vermont Youth Cycling series, and we came in 3rd out of 17 teams. 2022 brought on another successful season, and we doubled our race team membership. 2023 race season, we had several podiums and personal achievements.2025 Schedule:
All Games and Events
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Time
Location
Location Details
Manager
Fundamentals Practice
drills for skills
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Bristol Rec Fields
101 Airport Drive
Group Trail Ride - Flatbread
Level: Must be ready to climb and decsend single track trails
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Lareau Park
Park on the river side, trails under bridge uphill behind pizza
AC/BC Trail Work Day
Bring tools. No coaches. by Addison Bike Club
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Battell Woods
Group Trail Ride - Techy: German Flats ending down Plum Line
Blk Advance: Endurance and technical ability needed up & down.
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Chase Brook Trailhead
Shuttle End at Kingsbury Bridge Greenway
Group Trail Ride, Driving Range, Bolton
Advanced riders w/ downhill experience.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
(Arrive at 8:50 AM)
Driving Range
Please let us know by 3pm Fri if you need a ride!
Saturday, August 16 at Ascutney Saturday, September 13 at Cochran's Sunday, September 28, Kingdom Trails Sunday, October 12 Race #4 Woodstock Sunday, October 19 Race #5 Craftsbury - Race dates and locations, plus more information about events and clinics, can be found on our new website at www.vtyouthcycling.org. This winter we made some improvements to our website--check it out!- The core of our mission is to make cycling accessible to ALL interested youth. Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, we have scholarship funds available for league membership; please encourage riders/families to fill out this short application for a scholarship.-Rachel and The Vermont Youth Cycling LeagueSupport Local Trails:We also encourage all families to consider joining the Vermont Mountain Biking Association (VMBA) and selecting Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) as your primary chapter. https://vmba.org/current-term-membership/ ACBC has been a generous supporter of our youth program and plays a key role in maintaining and building trails both locally and throughout Vermont. VMBA members receive great perks including free or discounted lift tickets at several Vermont lift-served mountain biking destinations, discounts at bike shops and outdoor retailers, and more. Your membership directly supports the trails we ride and helps keep Vermont’s biking community thriving.Please note: youth riders who register for the VTYC race series will receive a VMBA membership as part of their race registration—but this only covers the individual rider. Parents, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to join VMBA separately to support the trails and enjoy the benefits of membership.LINK to Addison Independent Article (May 2022)
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Bristol Band on the Town Green
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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RAIN LOCATION FOR BRISTOL BAND
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Thursday July 10, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Bristol Children's Theater Company - The Monologue Sessions
Bristol Children's Theater Company
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1st at 6:00am.
Theater Camp 2025
July 7-July 11
The Monologue Sessions
We will spend time developing our characters while we rehearse in a positive and fun environment. Our plan is to dabble with script writing, set design and perform for our community at 5:30 on July 11th at Holley Hall.
Ages 8-12
An example of our day:
Drop off 8:30-8:45
8:45-9:00 Morning Meeting
9:00-10:30 Theater Session
10:30-11:00 Snack/walk over to pool
11:00-12:00 Swim/ walk back to Holley Hall
12:00-3:00 Lunch & Theater Session
3:00-3:15 Snack
3:15-4:00 Theater closure and pick up
10 spots available
$250/260NR
Who we are:
Hi! We are Andi and Alison. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children. Our hope is to provide an experience for kids that will inspire while promoting positive self esteem and risk taking. Lastly, promoting joy within a community. Although working as a group, we hope that the members of the theater community find and develop their own talents while supporting each other. We will do drama games, yoga, basic theatrical skills, developing costumes, set design and set construction, basic lighting, rehearsals, and a performance. Requirements: Positive attitudeFlexibility in scheduling tech rehearsals and performances Ability to work with peers A commitment to pick up on timeHave fun Be respectful of the process for all of us in theater troupeCuriosity Participation Alison DaBica, co-Director Andi Gordon, co-Director
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - Little Rippers July
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 1
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Gateway Players Theater Group
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Friday July 11, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Bristol Children's Theater Company - The Monologue Sessions
Bristol Children's Theater Company
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1st at 6:00am.
Theater Camp 2025
July 7-July 11
The Monologue Sessions
We will spend time developing our characters while we rehearse in a positive and fun environment. Our plan is to dabble with script writing, set design and perform for our community at 5:30 on July 11th at Holley Hall.
Ages 8-12
An example of our day:
Drop off 8:30-8:45
8:45-9:00 Morning Meeting
9:00-10:30 Theater Session
10:30-11:00 Snack/walk over to pool
11:00-12:00 Swim/ walk back to Holley Hall
12:00-3:00 Lunch & Theater Session
3:00-3:15 Snack
3:15-4:00 Theater closure and pick up
10 spots available
$250/260NR
Who we are:
Hi! We are Andi and Alison. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children. Our hope is to provide an experience for kids that will inspire while promoting positive self esteem and risk taking. Lastly, promoting joy within a community. Although working as a group, we hope that the members of the theater community find and develop their own talents while supporting each other. We will do drama games, yoga, basic theatrical skills, developing costumes, set design and set construction, basic lighting, rehearsals, and a performance. Requirements: Positive attitudeFlexibility in scheduling tech rehearsals and performances Ability to work with peers A commitment to pick up on timeHave fun Be respectful of the process for all of us in theater troupeCuriosity Participation Alison DaBica, co-Director Andi Gordon, co-Director
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - Little Rippers July
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Bristol Elder Eagles (BEE) - Community Event: Village Creeme Stand
The Bristol Elder Eagles is our new over 50's Club group! Revamped in January 2023, BEE is a grant funded program that offers individuals fifty and older a place to socialize, engage in activities, and go out into the community. Outings and guest speakers are sponsored by the Bristol Rec Department in an effort to keep any costs to the members as low as possible!We offer a wide variety of presentations and outings ranging from ancestry to walking tours. Please check our listings below for dates and times!
Jackie Steponaitis
Elder Eagles Club Program Coordinatorbeebristolvt@gmail.com
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 1
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Roller Derby Workshop - Youth Roller Derby Workshop
The Bristol Hub and Bristol Recreation Department is partnering with Green Mountain Roller Derby to offer 3-Day Roller Derby workshops for youth. With a two-day workshop for adults! Learn the basics of roller skating - how to move, turn, fall, stop. Learn the basics of Roller Derby! Build muscles, try something new, and have fun! The schedule for ages 7-15Friday, July 11 – 4:00PM to 6:30PMSaturday, July 12 – 9:00AM to 12:30PMSunday, July 13– 9:00AM to 12:30PMSchedule for Adults ProgramSaturday 12 and Sunday 13th 1:15PM-3:30PMPlease note that this program does not include gear. The list of gear you will need is:
- Roller skates (Derby skates are great but Roller Dancing skates will work great if you already have them!)- Pads (ALL of 'em)- Elbow, wrist, knee- Helmet - Mouth Guard
Rain Dates- August 15-17, same schedule.Please reach out if you are not able to supply your own gear. Scholarships are available! Please and an email to RecDirector@BristolVt.org for more information!
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Saturday July 12, 2025
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9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Roller Derby Workshop - Youth Roller Derby Workshop
The Bristol Hub and Bristol Recreation Department is partnering with Green Mountain Roller Derby to offer 3-Day Roller Derby workshops for youth. With a two-day workshop for adults! Learn the basics of roller skating - how to move, turn, fall, stop. Learn the basics of Roller Derby! Build muscles, try something new, and have fun! The schedule for ages 7-15Friday, July 11 – 4:00PM to 6:30PMSaturday, July 12 – 9:00AM to 12:30PMSunday, July 13– 9:00AM to 12:30PMSchedule for Adults ProgramSaturday 12 and Sunday 13th 1:15PM-3:30PMPlease note that this program does not include gear. The list of gear you will need is:
- Roller skates (Derby skates are great but Roller Dancing skates will work great if you already have them!)- Pads (ALL of 'em)- Elbow, wrist, knee- Helmet - Mouth Guard
Rain Dates- August 15-17, same schedule.Please reach out if you are not able to supply your own gear. Scholarships are available! Please and an email to RecDirector@BristolVt.org for more information!
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Food Service
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Kids birthday party
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1:15 PM - 3:30 PM
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Roller Derby Workshop - Adult Roller Derby Workshop
The Bristol Hub and Bristol Recreation Department is partnering with Green Mountain Roller Derby to offer 3-Day Roller Derby workshops for youth. With a two-day workshop for adults! Learn the basics of roller skating - how to move, turn, fall, stop. Learn the basics of Roller Derby! Build muscles, try something new, and have fun! The schedule for ages 7-15Friday, July 11 – 4:00PM to 6:30PMSaturday, July 12 – 9:00AM to 12:30PMSunday, July 13– 9:00AM to 12:30PMSchedule for Adults ProgramSaturday 12 and Sunday 13th 1:15PM-3:30PMPlease note that this program does not include gear. The list of gear you will need is:
- Roller skates (Derby skates are great but Roller Dancing skates will work great if you already have them!)- Pads (ALL of 'em)- Elbow, wrist, knee- Helmet - Mouth Guard
Rain Dates- August 15-17, same schedule.Please reach out if you are not able to supply your own gear. Scholarships are available! Please and an email to RecDirector@BristolVt.org for more information!
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Sunday July 13, 2025
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9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Roller Derby Workshop - Youth Roller Derby Workshop
The Bristol Hub and Bristol Recreation Department is partnering with Green Mountain Roller Derby to offer 3-Day Roller Derby workshops for youth. With a two-day workshop for adults! Learn the basics of roller skating - how to move, turn, fall, stop. Learn the basics of Roller Derby! Build muscles, try something new, and have fun! The schedule for ages 7-15Friday, July 11 – 4:00PM to 6:30PMSaturday, July 12 – 9:00AM to 12:30PMSunday, July 13– 9:00AM to 12:30PMSchedule for Adults ProgramSaturday 12 and Sunday 13th 1:15PM-3:30PMPlease note that this program does not include gear. The list of gear you will need is:
- Roller skates (Derby skates are great but Roller Dancing skates will work great if you already have them!)- Pads (ALL of 'em)- Elbow, wrist, knee- Helmet - Mouth Guard
Rain Dates- August 15-17, same schedule.Please reach out if you are not able to supply your own gear. Scholarships are available! Please and an email to RecDirector@BristolVt.org for more information!
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Food Service
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1:15 PM - 3:30 PM
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Roller Derby Workshop - Adult Roller Derby Workshop
The Bristol Hub and Bristol Recreation Department is partnering with Green Mountain Roller Derby to offer 3-Day Roller Derby workshops for youth. With a two-day workshop for adults! Learn the basics of roller skating - how to move, turn, fall, stop. Learn the basics of Roller Derby! Build muscles, try something new, and have fun! The schedule for ages 7-15Friday, July 11 – 4:00PM to 6:30PMSaturday, July 12 – 9:00AM to 12:30PMSunday, July 13– 9:00AM to 12:30PMSchedule for Adults ProgramSaturday 12 and Sunday 13th 1:15PM-3:30PMPlease note that this program does not include gear. The list of gear you will need is:
- Roller skates (Derby skates are great but Roller Dancing skates will work great if you already have them!)- Pads (ALL of 'em)- Elbow, wrist, knee- Helmet - Mouth Guard
Rain Dates- August 15-17, same schedule.Please reach out if you are not able to supply your own gear. Scholarships are available! Please and an email to RecDirector@BristolVt.org for more information!
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Drumming
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Wednesday July 16, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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5Town Riders 2025 - 5TR Club REGISTRATION 2025
In partnership with the Bristol Recreation Department, 5 Town Riders is a central community cycling club that aims to support youth riders (5th-12th Grade) as they develop individual bike skills in a team-focused environment. We offer skills training and trail rides in a group setting from June - October. We also offer (but not require) participation in the VTYC Race series.The club also dedicates time for Trail & Service work in our local community to give back to the landowners whose property we ride on and to teach the team about caring for the land and general trail/earth stewardship. 5Town Rider Club:We welcome grades 5-12 to ride with us this summer/fall, you do not have to race to be part of the 5Town Riders. If you are interested in racing, then please register in addition to VTYC. A good working mountain bike with front/full suspension and hand brakes is a must, and your own transportation to training and races is a plus. The 5TR and BRD offer a free bike library for riders in need of a bike to use. Please contact the BRD to set up a bike for the season.Schedule for 5TR Club:1st Practice is June 18th at 5:00pm AT THE HUB TEEN CENTER. New parents are welcome for more information.PARADE PREP. 07/03OUTHOUSE RACE 8am 4th JULY PARADE 9 am
Now offering:
- girls+ / non-binary group rides
- Enduro Series support, Catamount Race series support (along with regular VTYC)
- General endurance option training for lifelong bike skill sustainability
- Wednesday team skill building at "home" sites: Bristol & Middlebury
- Trail Ride destinations June-October
- Wknd Trail work days
Races: Races — VT Youth CyclingWe welcome anyone in grades 5-12 in Addison County to be part of our amazing mountain bike team. 2021 was our first year participating in the Vermont Youth Cycling series, and we came in 3rd out of 17 teams. 2022 brought on another successful season, and we doubled our race team membership. 2023 race season, we had several podiums and personal achievements.2025 Schedule:
All Games and Events
Date
Time
Location
Location Details
Manager
Fundamentals Practice
drills for skills
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Bristol Rec Fields
101 Airport Drive
Group Trail Ride - Flatbread
Level: Must be ready to climb and decsend single track trails
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Lareau Park
Park on the river side, trails under bridge uphill behind pizza
AC/BC Trail Work Day
Bring tools. No coaches. by Addison Bike Club
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Battell Woods
Group Trail Ride - Techy: German Flats ending down Plum Line
Blk Advance: Endurance and technical ability needed up & down.
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Chase Brook Trailhead
Shuttle End at Kingsbury Bridge Greenway
Group Trail Ride, Driving Range, Bolton
Advanced riders w/ downhill experience.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
(Arrive at 8:50 AM)
Driving Range
Please let us know by 3pm Fri if you need a ride!
Saturday, August 16 at Ascutney Saturday, September 13 at Cochran's Sunday, September 28, Kingdom Trails Sunday, October 12 Race #4 Woodstock Sunday, October 19 Race #5 Craftsbury - Race dates and locations, plus more information about events and clinics, can be found on our new website at www.vtyouthcycling.org. This winter we made some improvements to our website--check it out!- The core of our mission is to make cycling accessible to ALL interested youth. Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, we have scholarship funds available for league membership; please encourage riders/families to fill out this short application for a scholarship.-Rachel and The Vermont Youth Cycling LeagueSupport Local Trails:We also encourage all families to consider joining the Vermont Mountain Biking Association (VMBA) and selecting Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) as your primary chapter. https://vmba.org/current-term-membership/ ACBC has been a generous supporter of our youth program and plays a key role in maintaining and building trails both locally and throughout Vermont. VMBA members receive great perks including free or discounted lift tickets at several Vermont lift-served mountain biking destinations, discounts at bike shops and outdoor retailers, and more. Your membership directly supports the trails we ride and helps keep Vermont’s biking community thriving.Please note: youth riders who register for the VTYC race series will receive a VMBA membership as part of their race registration—but this only covers the individual rider. Parents, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to join VMBA separately to support the trails and enjoy the benefits of membership.LINK to Addison Independent Article (May 2022)
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Movie
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Bristol Band on the Town Green
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Monday July 21, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - July MTN Bike Camp
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 2
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Farmers Market
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Tuesday July 22, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - July MTN Bike Camp
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 2
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Gateway Players Theater Group
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Meeting with HOA members.
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Wednesday July 23, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - July MTN Bike Camp
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 2
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Games on the Park
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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5Town Riders 2025 - 5TR Club REGISTRATION 2025
In partnership with the Bristol Recreation Department, 5 Town Riders is a central community cycling club that aims to support youth riders (5th-12th Grade) as they develop individual bike skills in a team-focused environment. We offer skills training and trail rides in a group setting from June - October. We also offer (but not require) participation in the VTYC Race series.The club also dedicates time for Trail & Service work in our local community to give back to the landowners whose property we ride on and to teach the team about caring for the land and general trail/earth stewardship. 5Town Rider Club:We welcome grades 5-12 to ride with us this summer/fall, you do not have to race to be part of the 5Town Riders. If you are interested in racing, then please register in addition to VTYC. A good working mountain bike with front/full suspension and hand brakes is a must, and your own transportation to training and races is a plus. The 5TR and BRD offer a free bike library for riders in need of a bike to use. Please contact the BRD to set up a bike for the season.Schedule for 5TR Club:1st Practice is June 18th at 5:00pm AT THE HUB TEEN CENTER. New parents are welcome for more information.PARADE PREP. 07/03OUTHOUSE RACE 8am 4th JULY PARADE 9 am
Now offering:
- girls+ / non-binary group rides
- Enduro Series support, Catamount Race series support (along with regular VTYC)
- General endurance option training for lifelong bike skill sustainability
- Wednesday team skill building at "home" sites: Bristol & Middlebury
- Trail Ride destinations June-October
- Wknd Trail work days
Races: Races — VT Youth CyclingWe welcome anyone in grades 5-12 in Addison County to be part of our amazing mountain bike team. 2021 was our first year participating in the Vermont Youth Cycling series, and we came in 3rd out of 17 teams. 2022 brought on another successful season, and we doubled our race team membership. 2023 race season, we had several podiums and personal achievements.2025 Schedule:
All Games and Events
Date
Time
Location
Location Details
Manager
Fundamentals Practice
drills for skills
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Bristol Rec Fields
101 Airport Drive
Group Trail Ride - Flatbread
Level: Must be ready to climb and decsend single track trails
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Lareau Park
Park on the river side, trails under bridge uphill behind pizza
AC/BC Trail Work Day
Bring tools. No coaches. by Addison Bike Club
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Battell Woods
Group Trail Ride - Techy: German Flats ending down Plum Line
Blk Advance: Endurance and technical ability needed up & down.
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Chase Brook Trailhead
Shuttle End at Kingsbury Bridge Greenway
Group Trail Ride, Driving Range, Bolton
Advanced riders w/ downhill experience.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
(Arrive at 8:50 AM)
Driving Range
Please let us know by 3pm Fri if you need a ride!
Saturday, August 16 at Ascutney Saturday, September 13 at Cochran's Sunday, September 28, Kingdom Trails Sunday, October 12 Race #4 Woodstock Sunday, October 19 Race #5 Craftsbury - Race dates and locations, plus more information about events and clinics, can be found on our new website at www.vtyouthcycling.org. This winter we made some improvements to our website--check it out!- The core of our mission is to make cycling accessible to ALL interested youth. Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, we have scholarship funds available for league membership; please encourage riders/families to fill out this short application for a scholarship.-Rachel and The Vermont Youth Cycling LeagueSupport Local Trails:We also encourage all families to consider joining the Vermont Mountain Biking Association (VMBA) and selecting Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) as your primary chapter. https://vmba.org/current-term-membership/ ACBC has been a generous supporter of our youth program and plays a key role in maintaining and building trails both locally and throughout Vermont. VMBA members receive great perks including free or discounted lift tickets at several Vermont lift-served mountain biking destinations, discounts at bike shops and outdoor retailers, and more. Your membership directly supports the trails we ride and helps keep Vermont’s biking community thriving.Please note: youth riders who register for the VTYC race series will receive a VMBA membership as part of their race registration—but this only covers the individual rider. Parents, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to join VMBA separately to support the trails and enjoy the benefits of membership.LINK to Addison Independent Article (May 2022)
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Bristol Band on the Town Green
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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RAIN LOCATION FOR BRISTOL BAND
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Thursday July 24, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - July MTN Bike Camp
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 2
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Gateway Players Theater Group
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Friday July 25, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mountain Bike Camps 2025 - July MTN Bike Camp
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 1, 2025 at 6:00 AMClass full? Get on the waitlist!Bristol Recreation Department is excited to offer a mountain bike skills camp by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA), Meridith McFarland. The camps will be based out of the Hub Teen Center and will have access to the trails, skate park, pump track, and skills field. Riders will learn bike handling skills, basic bike maintenance, and trail etiquette. Riders will learn to jump off of features and natural terrain. Jumping will be introduced at the ability of the rider.Riders should be comfortable on their bikes. Little Ripper's ages 4-6 from 9:00a-12:00 pm. Bring your strider (balance bike), and/or a pedal bike to this camp. Learn how to balance, stride, and, for some, how to pedal. We have balance bikes available through a generous donation from the Masonic Lodge. Does your little ripper rip on a pedal bike already? Yes, awesome. We design the camp based on the riders' ability. Co-ed MTB Camp and Girls MTB Camp for ages 7-12 (girls camp 7-13) from 8:00a-3:00pMountain bikes should be in good working order and have gears and hand brakes.Pay What You Can for Girls Mountain Bike Camp:PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL; PLEASE REACH OUT TO RecDirector@BristolVt.org to be added to the waitlist.DONATE BUTTON: We are back offering a pay structure called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. The "actual cost" for each camper is $280.00/nr $290.00 We will have a few mountain bikes for campers to borrow during camp. These bikes are from a grant through the VT Governor's Council, the Vermont Children's Foundation, and a kind donation to the 5Town Riders by Stark Mountain Woodworking.Specific MTN Bike Camp Policies 2025No sharing of helmet or pads No open air shoes (NO CROCS)Check out some of our videos:Girls Camp 2024Lil Rips 2024 CampAugust 2024 Bike Campvideo on how to transfer on a bike
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
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Bristol Elder Eagles (BEE) - Lawrence Memorial Library - A Presentation by Library Director Katie Male-Riordan
The Bristol Elder Eagles is our new over 50's Club group! Revamped in January 2023, BEE is a grant funded program that offers individuals fifty and older a place to socialize, engage in activities, and go out into the community. Outings and guest speakers are sponsored by the Bristol Rec Department in an effort to keep any costs to the members as low as possible!We offer a wide variety of presentations and outings ranging from ancestry to walking tours. Please check our listings below for dates and times!
Jackie Steponaitis
Elder Eagles Club Program Coordinatorbeebristolvt@gmail.com
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 2
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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Wednesday July 30, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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5Town Riders 2025 - 5TR Club REGISTRATION 2025
In partnership with the Bristol Recreation Department, 5 Town Riders is a central community cycling club that aims to support youth riders (5th-12th Grade) as they develop individual bike skills in a team-focused environment. We offer skills training and trail rides in a group setting from June - October. We also offer (but not require) participation in the VTYC Race series.The club also dedicates time for Trail & Service work in our local community to give back to the landowners whose property we ride on and to teach the team about caring for the land and general trail/earth stewardship. 5Town Rider Club:We welcome grades 5-12 to ride with us this summer/fall, you do not have to race to be part of the 5Town Riders. If you are interested in racing, then please register in addition to VTYC. A good working mountain bike with front/full suspension and hand brakes is a must, and your own transportation to training and races is a plus. The 5TR and BRD offer a free bike library for riders in need of a bike to use. Please contact the BRD to set up a bike for the season.Schedule for 5TR Club:1st Practice is June 18th at 5:00pm AT THE HUB TEEN CENTER. New parents are welcome for more information.PARADE PREP. 07/03OUTHOUSE RACE 8am 4th JULY PARADE 9 am
Now offering:
- girls+ / non-binary group rides
- Enduro Series support, Catamount Race series support (along with regular VTYC)
- General endurance option training for lifelong bike skill sustainability
- Wednesday team skill building at "home" sites: Bristol & Middlebury
- Trail Ride destinations June-October
- Wknd Trail work days
Races: Races — VT Youth CyclingWe welcome anyone in grades 5-12 in Addison County to be part of our amazing mountain bike team. 2021 was our first year participating in the Vermont Youth Cycling series, and we came in 3rd out of 17 teams. 2022 brought on another successful season, and we doubled our race team membership. 2023 race season, we had several podiums and personal achievements.2025 Schedule:
All Games and Events
Date
Time
Location
Location Details
Manager
Fundamentals Practice
drills for skills
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Bristol Rec Fields
101 Airport Drive
Group Trail Ride - Flatbread
Level: Must be ready to climb and decsend single track trails
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Lareau Park
Park on the river side, trails under bridge uphill behind pizza
AC/BC Trail Work Day
Bring tools. No coaches. by Addison Bike Club
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Battell Woods
Group Trail Ride - Techy: German Flats ending down Plum Line
Blk Advance: Endurance and technical ability needed up & down.
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Chase Brook Trailhead
Shuttle End at Kingsbury Bridge Greenway
Group Trail Ride, Driving Range, Bolton
Advanced riders w/ downhill experience.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
(Arrive at 8:50 AM)
Driving Range
Please let us know by 3pm Fri if you need a ride!
Saturday, August 16 at Ascutney Saturday, September 13 at Cochran's Sunday, September 28, Kingdom Trails Sunday, October 12 Race #4 Woodstock Sunday, October 19 Race #5 Craftsbury - Race dates and locations, plus more information about events and clinics, can be found on our new website at www.vtyouthcycling.org. This winter we made some improvements to our website--check it out!- The core of our mission is to make cycling accessible to ALL interested youth. Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, we have scholarship funds available for league membership; please encourage riders/families to fill out this short application for a scholarship.-Rachel and The Vermont Youth Cycling LeagueSupport Local Trails:We also encourage all families to consider joining the Vermont Mountain Biking Association (VMBA) and selecting Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) as your primary chapter. https://vmba.org/current-term-membership/ ACBC has been a generous supporter of our youth program and plays a key role in maintaining and building trails both locally and throughout Vermont. VMBA members receive great perks including free or discounted lift tickets at several Vermont lift-served mountain biking destinations, discounts at bike shops and outdoor retailers, and more. Your membership directly supports the trails we ride and helps keep Vermont’s biking community thriving.Please note: youth riders who register for the VTYC race series will receive a VMBA membership as part of their race registration—but this only covers the individual rider. Parents, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to join VMBA separately to support the trails and enjoy the benefits of membership.LINK to Addison Independent Article (May 2022)
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Bristol Band on the Town Green
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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RAIN LOCATION FOR BRISTOL BAND
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Monday August 4, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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River/Sports Camp - River Sports Camp- August
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1st, 2025 at 6:00 am.River Sports Camp offers a week of hiking, swimming, exploration, games & more! The Bristol Rec has a van that we take to different places around this area. One of our favorite places to go is Sycamore Park.Campers should be willing to do it all. A great deal of time is spent outside and near water. The ability to swim is strongly suggested. A letter will be sent home a week before camp with information about the week’s activities and what to bring. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTSFor your child’s safety and to meet legal requirements, all campers who are required by age or height to use a car seat must have one provided and ready for use by a parent. The car seat must be:
Non-expired
Fully functional
Properly sized for your child
Campers will be transported in our Recreation Van during field trips. If your child does not have the required car seat ready on the day of the trip, they will not be allowed to attend. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the car seat is brought, labeled, and ready for staff to install. We understand this may be an extra step, but it is essential to keeping every camper safe and legally protected. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.Please bring extra snacks, your child will be burning a lot of energy and will need it to complete a fun and exciting day!*The July camp is Pay What You Can with a minimum of $25.00USE THE DONATE BUTTON TO REGISTER: We are back offering a pay system called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. Feeling generous for our community? You can also support other campers by paying a little more to cover scholarship costs.Location: Bristol Hub Teen Center.Time: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 3
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Farmers Market
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6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Very Merry Theater
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Tuesday August 5, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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River/Sports Camp - River Sports Camp- August
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1st, 2025 at 6:00 am.River Sports Camp offers a week of hiking, swimming, exploration, games & more! The Bristol Rec has a van that we take to different places around this area. One of our favorite places to go is Sycamore Park.Campers should be willing to do it all. A great deal of time is spent outside and near water. The ability to swim is strongly suggested. A letter will be sent home a week before camp with information about the week’s activities and what to bring. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTSFor your child’s safety and to meet legal requirements, all campers who are required by age or height to use a car seat must have one provided and ready for use by a parent. The car seat must be:
Non-expired
Fully functional
Properly sized for your child
Campers will be transported in our Recreation Van during field trips. If your child does not have the required car seat ready on the day of the trip, they will not be allowed to attend. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the car seat is brought, labeled, and ready for staff to install. We understand this may be an extra step, but it is essential to keeping every camper safe and legally protected. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.Please bring extra snacks, your child will be burning a lot of energy and will need it to complete a fun and exciting day!*The July camp is Pay What You Can with a minimum of $25.00USE THE DONATE BUTTON TO REGISTER: We are back offering a pay system called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. Feeling generous for our community? You can also support other campers by paying a little more to cover scholarship costs.Location: Bristol Hub Teen Center.Time: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 3
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Gateway Players Theater Group
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Wednesday August 6, 2025
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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River/Sports Camp - River Sports Camp- August
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1st, 2025 at 6:00 am.River Sports Camp offers a week of hiking, swimming, exploration, games & more! The Bristol Rec has a van that we take to different places around this area. One of our favorite places to go is Sycamore Park.Campers should be willing to do it all. A great deal of time is spent outside and near water. The ability to swim is strongly suggested. A letter will be sent home a week before camp with information about the week’s activities and what to bring. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTSFor your child’s safety and to meet legal requirements, all campers who are required by age or height to use a car seat must have one provided and ready for use by a parent. The car seat must be:
Non-expired
Fully functional
Properly sized for your child
Campers will be transported in our Recreation Van during field trips. If your child does not have the required car seat ready on the day of the trip, they will not be allowed to attend. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the car seat is brought, labeled, and ready for staff to install. We understand this may be an extra step, but it is essential to keeping every camper safe and legally protected. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.Please bring extra snacks, your child will be burning a lot of energy and will need it to complete a fun and exciting day!*The July camp is Pay What You Can with a minimum of $25.00USE THE DONATE BUTTON TO REGISTER: We are back offering a pay system called "Pay What You Can." You can pay a minimum of $25.00 or whatever you can afford. The Bristol Recreation will cover the rest of the cost through our scholarship account. Feeling generous for our community? You can also support other campers by paying a little more to cover scholarship costs.Location: Bristol Hub Teen Center.Time: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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BRD CAMPS
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Summer Clay Camps - Summer Clay Camp_Session 3
Clay Class:Artist will have the opportunity to learn and develop wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Come with your own ideas or plan on being inspired. All creations will be glazed and fired to take home.Bristol Clay Studio Monday-Friday1:00-2:30The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, parents, and staff.Scholarships available
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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5Town Riders 2025 - 5TR Club REGISTRATION 2025
In partnership with the Bristol Recreation Department, 5 Town Riders is a central community cycling club that aims to support youth riders (5th-12th Grade) as they develop individual bike skills in a team-focused environment. We offer skills training and trail rides in a group setting from June - October. We also offer (but not require) participation in the VTYC Race series.The club also dedicates time for Trail & Service work in our local community to give back to the landowners whose property we ride on and to teach the team about caring for the land and general trail/earth stewardship. 5Town Rider Club:We welcome grades 5-12 to ride with us this summer/fall, you do not have to race to be part of the 5Town Riders. If you are interested in racing, then please register in addition to VTYC. A good working mountain bike with front/full suspension and hand brakes is a must, and your own transportation to training and races is a plus. The 5TR and BRD offer a free bike library for riders in need of a bike to use. Please contact the BRD to set up a bike for the season.Schedule for 5TR Club:1st Practice is June 18th at 5:00pm AT THE HUB TEEN CENTER. New parents are welcome for more information.PARADE PREP. 07/03OUTHOUSE RACE 8am 4th JULY PARADE 9 am
Now offering:
- girls+ / non-binary group rides
- Enduro Series support, Catamount Race series support (along with regular VTYC)
- General endurance option training for lifelong bike skill sustainability
- Wednesday team skill building at "home" sites: Bristol & Middlebury
- Trail Ride destinations June-October
- Wknd Trail work days
Races: Races — VT Youth CyclingWe welcome anyone in grades 5-12 in Addison County to be part of our amazing mountain bike team. 2021 was our first year participating in the Vermont Youth Cycling series, and we came in 3rd out of 17 teams. 2022 brought on another successful season, and we doubled our race team membership. 2023 race season, we had several podiums and personal achievements.2025 Schedule:
All Games and Events
Date
Time
Location
Location Details
Manager
Fundamentals Practice
drills for skills
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Bristol Rec Fields
101 Airport Drive
Group Trail Ride - Flatbread
Level: Must be ready to climb and decsend single track trails
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Lareau Park
Park on the river side, trails under bridge uphill behind pizza
AC/BC Trail Work Day
Bring tools. No coaches. by Addison Bike Club
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Battell Woods
Group Trail Ride - Techy: German Flats ending down Plum Line
Blk Advance: Endurance and technical ability needed up & down.
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(Arrive at 4:45 PM)
Chase Brook Trailhead
Shuttle End at Kingsbury Bridge Greenway
Group Trail Ride, Driving Range, Bolton
Advanced riders w/ downhill experience.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
(Arrive at 8:50 AM)
Driving Range
Please let us know by 3pm Fri if you need a ride!
Saturday, August 16 at Ascutney Saturday, September 13 at Cochran's Sunday, September 28, Kingdom Trails Sunday, October 12 Race #4 Woodstock Sunday, October 19 Race #5 Craftsbury - Race dates and locations, plus more information about events and clinics, can be found on our new website at www.vtyouthcycling.org. This winter we made some improvements to our website--check it out!- The core of our mission is to make cycling accessible to ALL interested youth. Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, we have scholarship funds available for league membership; please encourage riders/families to fill out this short application for a scholarship.-Rachel and The Vermont Youth Cycling LeagueSupport Local Trails:We also encourage all families to consider joining the Vermont Mountain Biking Association (VMBA) and selecting Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) as your primary chapter. https://vmba.org/current-term-membership/ ACBC has been a generous supporter of our youth program and plays a key role in maintaining and building trails both locally and throughout Vermont. VMBA members receive great perks including free or discounted lift tickets at several Vermont lift-served mountain biking destinations, discounts at bike shops and outdoor retailers, and more. Your membership directly supports the trails we ride and helps keep Vermont’s biking community thriving.Please note: youth riders who register for the VTYC race series will receive a VMBA membership as part of their race registration—but this only covers the individual rider. Parents, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to join VMBA separately to support the trails and enjoy the benefits of membership.LINK to Addison Independent Article (May 2022)
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Bristol Band on the Town Green
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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RAIN LOCATION FOR BRISTOL BAND
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