​COVID-19 PROGRAM & EVENT PROTOCOLS

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Programs
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FALL PROGRAMS & Clubs

Registration is open to Trackside Members.   
Access to the Members Only Sections will be available within 48 Hours of completing the membership application.
All Programs run from 3:45 to 5:15pm unless otherwise noted.
Trackside's facility will be open from 3:30pm to 5:30pm each day.
Live Programs
Virtual Programs


MONDAY

OPEN ART STUDIO

10/19 - 12/7
​Grades 6-12
 

WHS Seniors Jaime and Casey are offering this personalized art club for students interested in exploring a wide variety of art media, materials and techniques.   Come build your passion and learn new techniques!

Perfect for Artists, Budding Artist and Struggling Artists too!

Julia's Virtual Book Club

Cancelled
Come join Holy Cross student, and Wilton graduate, Julia Bonnist online for “Julia’s Book Club”. This virtual book club will bring together readers to talk about some great young adult titles.    Titles coming soon!
TUESDAY

Live Girl Confidence Club

10/6 - 11/24
​Grades 6-8
Registration Closed
​Confidence Club is a facilitated discussion group that creates a BRAVE SPACE for girls. Confidence Club provides girls with a positive adult role model and creates a safe space for girls to develop self-esteem and social emotional intelligence.

LiveGirl allows girls to foster connections and develop social emotional intelligence and resiliency which are more important during this pandemic.  A racial justice unit has also been added this Fall.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

TUESDAYS - 10/20 - 12/14
3:45 - 5:15 -  Beginner and Experienced 
​Grades 6-12

6:00 - 7:30pm
High School Only
Open to both MS and HS students, including a HS only session, Trackside's D&D Club is led by a Dungeon Master Fanelli and others.   The club will be split into groups of 4-6 based on experience and will meet weekly to learn and develop their D&D skills and knowledge, diving deeper and deeper into the game.  

D&D is hugely popular on college campuses and in social circles young and old... this is definitely a life long game to be played and loved!
No Virtual Programs on Tuesday
WEDNESDAY

RUnning Club

9/30 - 11/11
​Grades 6-10
Registration Closed
SPECIAL TIME:  1:30 - 3:00pm
A continuation of our highly successful program led by High School runner Dhruv Rokham and his teammates. Students will be led in stretching exercises, running games, and runs on the Norwalk River Valley Trail near Trackside. This is a wonderful way to stay active and be out in nature.  No prior running experience is necessary.  
Runs will occur on local trails, sidewalks and fields, no further than 1 mile from Trackside.

PrePlay Improv

10/14 - 12/16
Grades 6-8
​$100  - ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!!!
High School improv comics mentor younger teens in the art of improv and work with them to develop skills and practice performance in this exciting and fun filled comedy field

virtual Quiz Bowl

9/23 - 11/20
​Grades 6-8
$150 For All/  $75 for Wed Only
Come join our Wilton high School student coaches Lukas, Vihan, Josh, Alexa, and Saniya for this challenging and fun club. 
Quiz Bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge,
​Meetings will take place both live and virtually on Wednesdays and Fridays. Our goal is to have our student team participate in area NAQT competitions!

virtual MATH COUNTS/AMC-8

9/23 - 11/4
​Grades 6-8
​$70
Interested in math competitions? Join the MathCounts/AMC 8 Club. This club will help students prepare for AMC 8 competition in November as well as the MathCounts competition throughout the year. All competitions will be held online for the foreseeable future, except that of the national level of MathCounts.
All meetings will be held on Zoom.
THURSDAY

MASTER GaMING

10/15 - 12/17
​Grades 9-12; (MS by Invitation Only)
 $10/ Session - $15 Tournament Weeks
Open exclusively to our High School Gamers and those Middle School Gamers of the higest caliber (Invitation Only).   This club will focus on improving skills and sharing knowledge to improve skills on popular current and retro gaming systems.   Master level Tournaments with CASH prizes (included in fee) will crown the top gamers on different platforms!

​Registration is on a WEEKLY Basis. Premium Members may register 2 weeks in advance;  Basic Members 1 Week in advance.

Digital media club

10/22 - 11/19
​Grades 6-12
​$75
Dive into digital creations (movies & images) with high school junior Jordan Huff. Jordan will be spending time introducing students to cool features of familiar programs and software and trying out some more more advanced ones, like Adobe Photoshop Elements, Spark, Pixlr X… to make personal projects. Students may be asked to take photos and videos of their own to bring in, share, and edit.
No Virtual Programs on Thursday
FRIDAY
COMING   SOON

OPEN GaMING

10/9 - 12/18
​Grades 6-12
 $10/ Session - $15/ Tournament Weeks
Open to all Middle School and High School Gamers, come out and enjoy playing Trackside's top games on Nintendo Switch, Wii and PS4 (No VR) each Friday Afternoon.   Learn and challenge our High School Mentors and compete in tournaments (included in fee) throughout the program session for bragging rights and prizes!

Registration is on a WEEKLY Basis. Premium Members may register 2 weeks in advance;  Basic Members 1 Week in advance.

Quiz Bowl

10/23 - 12/18
​Grades 6-8
​$150 for All/ $100 Friday Only
Come join our Wilton high School student coaches Lukas, Vihan, Josh, Alexa, and Saniya for this challenging and fun club. 
Quiz Bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge,
​Meetings will take place both live and virtually on Wednesdays and Fridays. Our goal is to have our student team participate in area NAQT competitions!

virtual history/ academic bowl club

10/23 - 11/20
​Grades 6-8
​$70
History/Academic Bowl club at the middle school will compete in various academic competitions, including history bees, science bees, and more. Similar to the math competitions above, all competitions will also be held online.
History/Academic Bowl Club will be held on Fridays at 3:45 pm. All meetings will be held on Zoom

Homework help 

TUTOR OPPORTUNITIES -  INTERESTED
HS Jrs/Srs email john@trackside.org
Mondays & Wednesdays
​Grades 6-12
Lookng for help in a particular subjet?   Trackside's High School Students and Staffers are here to help!   Small Group Sessions will be offered on select days this fall to get that little bit of extra help that can make a real difference! 

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

TBD
Led by 2 talented WHS writers, this club will explore the written word, captivating readers by bringing stories to life with flair, finesse and each writer's unique style.
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Green Teens

Coming in the Spring
In collaboration with the Wilton
Garden Club and Wilton Youth Council, Trackside is excited each spring to kick off our Green Teens Program where teens prep, plant, tend and harvest our Neighborhood garden. All produce is donated to the Wilton Food Pantry.

Student Advisory BoardS

Hearing what’s important and of interest to
the teens, directly from them is one of the
core beliefs of Trackside.  Separate Middle School and High School Advisory Groups help ensure we have a blend of programs and are helping our teens grow from participants to mentors to leaders in areas they love most.  Interested teens work together with Trackside Staff to bring the ideas to life.

Runs Year-round.   Contact john@trackside.org if  interested in learning more.

Select HS students who have been on the Advisory Board for multiple years may also offered positions on Trackside's Executive Board.   It is a wonderful growth and leadership opportunity for those who remain invested in Trackside through their MS and HS Years. ​

PAST Events & TOURNAMENTS:

trackside at the movies

TBD
Friday afternoons, teens vote on what to watch on the Big Screen. 4-6 times a year, Trackside hosts special evening events with a blockbuster and theme!

Smash Bros. Tournaments

Coming Soon....
Twice a month Trackside hosts an Amateur and Pro tournament for players of the hit Nintendo Switch game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to compete for prizes.  

Trivia Night

Coming Soon....
One Friday night each month, Trackside hosts an all ages Trivia contest for teens to team up and test their knowledge versus their friends!

Adventure Camp

TBD PENDING CoVID-19
​Teens travel together to experience the sights, sounds and culture of a historic city or to visit multiple colleges to help them prep for the future.

Rising Up Series

Rising Freshman Coming in January
Trackside connects teens to share important and meaningful information about major transitions, such as entering Middle School, High School and College with those who have most recently lived it.

PAST PRograms

Check out programs we have done in the past!!!

Photos, videos and audiot recordings may be taken during programs and events for discipline and promotional purposes.

For more information about programs, events or rentals please, contact Trackside at info@trackside.org or 203-834-2888

​TEENS!!!  HAVE A IDEA FOR AN EVENT OR PROGRAM?

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!  

EMAIL US TODAY or DM us on Instagram!

Trackside Code of Conduct

  • Respect yourself
  • Be respectful of peers, staff and volunteers
  • Be respectful of others’ property
  • Take care of Trackside’s facility, grounds and equipment
  • Play fairly and be honest
  • Avoid inappropriate language
  • Avoid behaviors that may make others around you uncomfortable
  • Resolve disagreements in a positive way
  • Maintain a positive attitude to keep the center fun
  • Remember to Check-in and Check-out every visit

Strictly Prohibited
  • Illegal and Inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to, bullying, fighting or harassment
  • Possession or being under the influence of illegal and illicit substances and items, including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes/ e-cigarettes (tobacco or non), THC products and weapons
  • Inappropriate, harassing or explicit language and audio/video content, including Explicit, Rated R and Rated M content
  • Damage or theft of Trackside or others property or equipment
  • Entering restricted areas of the facility or grounds without a staff escort
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Failing to abide by stated rules or requests from Trackside Staff and adult volunteers may result in suspension from attending Trackside programs and events.   Discipline and Suspensions are at the sole discretion of the Trackside Director.
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