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Shelton Dad’s Meet and Greet
Booth Hill and Perry Hill dads — come meet each other, hear what the club is about, and kick off the season together. No pressure, no sign-up required to attend.
Dads of Shelton
Bringing Shelton dads and father figures together to build friendships, support our schools, and make a positive impact in our community.
2 active chapters — Booth Hill & Perry Hill — and growing to every Shelton school
Ways We Show Up
Three simple ways Shelton dads make a difference — pick whichever fits your life right now.
For Our Schools
Volunteering, school improvement projects, and showing up when our schools need hands — from courtyard cleanups to field repairs.
For Our Kids
Father-and-child activities and events that make memories — the kind of days our kids talk about long after they’re over.
For Each Other
Dads Nights, card nights, and a network of dads who have each other’s backs — because fatherhood is better with a crew.
Free to join
No minimum commitment
Every Shelton school welcome
About Us
Who We Are
Dads of Shelton brings dads and father figures together to build friendships, support our schools, and make a positive impact in our community. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you — no pressure, no minimum commitment, just dads showing up for their kids.
Who Can Join
Dads, stepdads, grandfathers, guardians, and father figures of students at any Shelton school. If you’re showing up for a Shelton kid, you belong here — handy or not, busy or not.
Our Schools
Active Chapters
Booth Hill School
Perry Hill School
Chapters Forming — Help Us Launch Yours
Elizabeth Shelton School
Long Hill School
Mohegan School
Sunnyside School
Shelton Intermediate School
Shelton High School
Two chapters are up and running today — and the goal is every Shelton school. Dads at Shelton Intermediate and Shelton High are welcome right now, too: join the club, come to the events, and help us build toward chapters there as the club grows.
Projects
What We’re Building
Real projects at real Shelton schools, powered by volunteer dads, donated materials, and local businesses that step up. This is where the club rolls up its sleeves.
Perry Hill School
Perry Hill Outdoor Restoration Project
We’re partnering with the Perry Hill PTO to transform Perry Hill School’s courtyards into outdoor learning and gathering spaces students and teachers can actually use — built in three phases, one courtyard at a time.
- Phase 1East CourtyardThe outdoor classroom — the big one, and the heart of the project.
- Phase 2South CourtyardThe long, narrow courtyard along the south side of the school.
- Phase 3West CourtyardThe smaller courtyard, completing the trio.
Volunteer-powered from start to finish, and supported by grants and donated materials from local businesses.
Help with this project
Booth Hill School
Booth Hill Little League Field Project
We’re supporting the Little League in restoring the baseball field at Booth Hill — helping with donated fencing and backstop materials — with fencing by P&C Fence Company — and good old-fashioned community volunteer labor, so the kids have a field they can be proud of.
Every workday gets the field a little closer to what our kids deserve on game day.
Help with this projectWant to see the work up close first? Start with the December 10 Shelton Dad’s Meet and Greet — no tools required.
Join Us
Joining Takes Two Minutes
No dues, no tryouts, no minimum commitment. Here’s the whole process:
1
Fill Out the Form
Answer a few quick questions on the short signup form so we know your school and how you’d like to hear from us.
2
Get the Welcome Email
You’ll get a welcome email with what the club is about and the upcoming events on the calendar.
3
Show Up When You Can
Come to whatever fits your schedule — a Dads Night, a father-and-child event, or a project workday. That’s it.
Join the Club — Sign Up Here
Free, always. Unsubscribe from the emails anytime — no hard feelings.
Don’t See Your School Yet?
Join anyway — we’re forming new chapters, and every chapter starts with one dad willing to raise his hand. Want to help start your school’s chapter? Call (203) 741-8205 or email dadsofshelton@gmail.com.
Join the ClubQuestions Dads Ask
Is it free?
Yes — completely. There are no dues and no minimum commitment. The club runs on volunteers, donated materials, and local support.
Who can join?
Any dad or father figure with a child at a Shelton school — dads, stepdads, grandfathers, guardians, and father figures are all welcome, from Booth Hill through Shelton High.
How much time does it take?
As much or as little as you have. Showing up to one event a year still counts — there’s no attendance sheet and nobody’s keeping score.
What kinds of things do you do?
Dads Nights and social gatherings, father-and-child activities, volunteering, and hands-on school and community projects — like restoring Perry Hill’s courtyards and improving the Booth Hill Little League field.
I’m not exactly handy. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Project days need organizers, grill-masters, photographers, and extra hands just as much as they need builders. If you can show up, you can help.
Support Us
Three Ways to Help
Dads of Shelton runs on its community. Whether you’ve got time, materials, or a business that wants to pitch in, there’s a way to be part of it.
Give Time
Volunteer at a project workday or help run an event. An hour on a Saturday morning moves a courtyard — or a ballfield — a long way. Join the club and watch for project days.
Join & volunteerGive Materials or Skills
Local businesses and trades: donated materials, equipment, and know-how are what power our school projects — fencing, lumber, plants, and expertise included. Partner with us on the next one.
Contact us to partnerGive Money
We’re setting up the right way to accept donations and will post details here soon. In the meantime, contact us if you’d like to help — we’ll point you in the right direction.
Get in touchThank You
Support the Businesses That Support Us
These local businesses show up for our kids and our schools — hosting our events, pitching in on projects, and standing behind the club. When you can, show up for them: grab a meal, hire their crew, tell them Dads of Shelton sent you.
Fire Engine Pizza
Host of the Shelton Dad’s Meet and Greet
Our home base for the Dec 10 gathering — where Booth Hill and Perry Hill dads come together to meet each other, hear what the club is about, and kick things off.
768 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT
See the Dec 10 eventP&C Fence Company
Installing the fencing for the Booth Hill baseball field restoration
Family-run fencing company since 1971 — stepping up to help give Booth Hill’s Little League field the fence it deserves.
Bridgeport, CT
Visit pandcfencecompany.comThis Wall Is Just Getting Started
Fire Engine Pizza and P&C Fence Company are the first names on the wall. As more local businesses step up for our schools and our kids, their names will join them here.
Become a Supporter
Own a local business? There are real ways to stand with Shelton dads — and we’ll make sure our families know you did.
- Host a Dads Night or eventOpen your doors for a meet & greet, Dads Night, or family gathering.
- Donate materials or skillsLumber, fencing, plants, equipment, or know-how for a school project day.
- Offer a member perkGive members a discount or coupon — we’ll feature it for the club. See Member Perks
- Sponsor a projectHelp underwrite a courtyard, a ballfield, or the next thing our schools need.
Supporter listings are our way of saying thanks — not paid advertising.
For Members
Member Perks
One more reason to be a Dad of Shelton: local businesses showing some love for local dads.
How It Works
1
Join the Club
Perks are for members — and joining is free. Sign up here in about two minutes, with no minimum commitment.
2
Watch Your Email
New offers are announced to members by email as local partners come on board — so keep an eye on your inbox.
3
Mention You’re a Member
When you visit a participating business, show this page or mention your Dads of Shelton membership to use the offer.
Current Offers
Partners Coming Soon
Our first local partners are being lined up now — check back soon, and members will hear about new offers first by email.
Join to Hear About Offers FirstOwn a Local Business?
Put an offer in front of Shelton dads and support the club at the same time. Offer a member discount or coupon and we’ll feature it here and announce it to our members.
Offers are provided by participating businesses and may change or end at any time. Dads of Shelton doesn’t sell or guarantee third-party offers.
Club Gear
Dads of Shelton Swag
Pardon our dust — the swag shop is under construction. 👷
The gear is being built; here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming off the line. No store yet — we’re lining up the designs and gauging interest first. When it’s ready, members will hear about it first.
👀 Sneak Peek — Construction Zone
Authorized dads only beyond this point
Front & Proud
Coming Soon
Classic Logo Tee
The full logo, front and proud. The everyday shirt for school runs, project days, and everywhere in between.
Sideline Ready
Coming Soon
Logo Hoodie
For cold sidelines and early-morning project days. Warm, sturdy, and unmistakably Dads of Shelton.
The Everyday Lid
Coming Soon
Logo Hat
The everyday lid — for the field, the grill, and every Saturday morning in between.
Matching Set
Coming Soon
Dad & Kid Matching Tees
Because the little ones will absolutely want in. Matching tees for dads and their crew.
Gear That Gives Back
The plan: when gear does launch, every dollar of profit goes back into our school and community projects — courtyards, ballfields, and the next thing Shelton kids need.
Want First Dibs?
Gear drops will be announced to members first by email — join the club to get on the list. Joining is free, with no minimum commitment.
Join the Club
Have an idea for gear, or a local shop that prints? Tell us: (203) 741-8205 · dadsofshelton@gmail.com