The ‘Popsicle Days’ of Summer in West Hartford
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Sean Callahan, supervisor for two of West Hartford's outdoor pools, got to distribute popsicles to his daughters, Ava (11 1/2, at left) and Bria (10) who were swimming at Eisenhower Park. 'Popsicle Day' at West Hartford's town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Participants in Leisure Services camps as well as others at West Hartford’s town pools were treated to popsicles on Friday, July 26, 2024.
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
By Ronni Newton
Sometimes there’s just nothing like a popsicle on a hot summer day – and when popsicle delivery comes as a surprise, it’s even sweeter.
Sean Callahan, who is in his first year as a supervisor for two of West Hartford’s outdoor pools (Fernridge Park and Kennedy Park), thought it would be fun to surprise West Hartford Leisure Services campers and the swimmers at the four outdoor pools with a popsicle treat. While the original planned date for the surprise popsicle delivery earlier in the week was dreary and rainy, Friday, July 26 was bright, sunny, and warm.
Callahan, along with his colleague Kaj Soiseth-Nealy, the supervisor at Beachland and Eisenhower pools, were enthusiastically welcomed by the grateful campers and swimmers who declared the popsicles “very yummy.”
At both Beachland and Fernridge parks, the campers were also involved in an ice cream-making activity on Friday, so it was an extra sweet day. “They got to double dip on the fun,” Callahan said.
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Sean Callahan
‘Popsicle Day’ at West Hartford’s town pools. July 26, 2024. Photo credit: Sean Callahan
A cooler in Sean Callahan’s car kept the stash of popsicles frozen while he went from pool to pool. Photo credit: Sean Callahan
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