Last year was a record year for Brownstone’s attendance, and we’re gearing up for another busy season. As incentive for employees, you get to “play” for free at the park and your immediate families receive some incredible discounts. We don’t believe in all work, no play – we work hard and play hard!

Those interested in becoming certified for lifeguarding or belaying can take our Get Certified to Work Event and attend classes from May 21 – 25. Applicants who complete training classes and are hired at Brownstone Park are eligible for a refund up to $75 on full certification courses once you’ve worked at the park for three months.

We’re not just the coolest place to hang out in Connecticut in the summer, we’re also the coolest place to work!

Up for a little more adventure? Our 2012 Wakeboard Rail Jam is rockin’ this year. Want to master that ever elusive Double S Bend to Blind? Or how about just learning to get upright? This is your day. For the first time ever, you can train with the pro’s for the day.

That’s right, pro’s are putting “teams” together. Then you and your other team members will work on your individual goals. At the end of the day, teams compete to see which team mastered the most individual goals. Remember, judges aren’t looking for the level of difficulty they’re just looking to see what team nails the most individual tricks. Bring it!

Brand new this year is our beach and volleyball area. If you’re looking for a little action on the beach, this is your place. Spiking, setting, lunging….it’s all here. If chilling in a chair is more your style, our new beach and expanded waterfront picnic areas are calling your name. Kick back and watch all the action.

And to keep your energy up and belly full, we’re offering a buy one, get one half off all our sandwiches and combo meals off our new enhanced menu available with our special coupon. To receive coupons and special offers, sign up for our newsletter.

And finally our 2012 gear and clothing preview. Check out the latest “must haves” for wakeboarding, rock climbing, swimming and scuba diving.

This is a once a season opportunity – don’t miss it.

You’ll have plenty of time to explore everything new at the park including our ziplines (there’s now 12) including our new triple racing lines, a new beach area with volleyball, two new additional overhead wakeboard cables, a 70’ cargo net climb, expanded picnic areas, Guts & Glory obstacle course, new walking trails that lead to all activities within the park and our new cliff top picnic area with panoramic views of the park.

For the fifth year in a row, we’re holding our Mentoring in Motion day and donating 50 percent of our gate fees to help raise awareness for Connecticut children’s mentoring programs including Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, True Colors, the thirteen DCF one-on-one mentoring partners across the state and the Governor’s Prevention Partnerships which include 160 programs statewide. These are amazing groups so the more folks that come out and play, the more we’re able to donate to these great charities that are here to support Connecticut kids.

One Saturday and Sunday, June 16 & 17, the park will be featuring a special Father’s Day Barbecue for everyone at the park. You’ll have a choice of chicken or pork ribs with a selection of two sides. We’ve got potato salad, macaroni and cheese or cole slaw. A dessert and drink is included … all for only $16.95 per person*. Dad’s get a super-secret special dessert!

Our Mentoring in Motion event happens on Saturday, but the park is open to all!

* Our weekend barbecue does not include admission to the park.

Can’t come early, that’s OK, you can now save 25 percent on our second shift entry fee available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

We’ve got our old favorites including the Top Dog Hot Dog eating contest and new this year our volleyball and Guts & Glory challenge course competitions. Prizes will be awarded for all competitions.

Bringing a group to Brownstone Park on July 7? Groups of ten or more receive a 20 percent discount (reservations required).

Check out our list of new attractions this year: increased ziplines (there are now 12) including triple racing lines, new beach area with volleyball, two new additional overhead wakeboard cables, 70’ cargo net climb, expanded picnic areas, Guts & Glory obstacle course, new walking trails that lead to all activities within the park and a new cliff top picnic area with panoramic views of the park.

Also new this year, every Saturday the park will remain open until 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy the free movie under the tent or try the thrill of night time ziplining. “Second shift” entry will be available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Saturday all season long at a 25 percent savings.

To receive special offers and coupons, ensure you register for the Brownstone Park Newsletter.

Remember, we do the work, you do the fun!

If you’ve got the Guts, we’ll give you the Glory. Calling all athletes, tri-athletes, extreme sport enthusiasts and anyone else out there crazy enough to rock this quarry challenge. Now is the time!

Tough Mudders have nothing on Guts & Glory Quarry Challengers. We’re doing this Brownstone style, in full support of Connecticut Special Olympics. That means quarry swims, 70’ cargo net cliff climbs, racing zip lines, log carries, 30’ cliff rope climbs and a 3K run for good measure.

We’re giving early notice this year so you can start training early. We’ll even have a series of weekly training events throughout the season on the actual course. Training sessions are $10 per week, and will be held Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting July 5. During these sessions, you’ll have access to the course (only) within the park. Hang with us during these sessions, and we promise, by event time you’ll be in the best shape of your life.

Event registration is limited, and challengers are encouraged to sign up online early.

If you’re still on the fence about whether to try the challenge, here’s a hint for success. Train hard. For those that don’t we have some challenges with multiple options for completion, although points are deducted if you choose the easy route.

Teams for 2012
This year, you can run as an individual or a team. Teams are made up of four members and have two options.

Members of Relay Teams each complete part of the course, broken up as follows:

1. 400 ft swim and rock wall climb
2. Most of 3k run, tire flip and the surprise element
3. Belly crawl, black-out tunnel and cable traverse
4. Cargo net climb, zip line and dock run to the finish

Registration is now open but if you would rather just be a spectator and donate to Special Olympics, you can do that too!

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