Farmington Continuing Education

The purpose of this course is to provide an intensive study of government, law, and citizenship. Successful completion fulfills the social studies graduation requirement in Civics. Enrollment is on a space-available basis. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This course is open to FARMINGTON High School students in grades 11-12 ONLY!

This program is contingent on being awarded a Summer Innovation Enrichment Grant through the State of Connecticut Department of Education. A $25 fee is due upon registration. Since the current program design is contingent on grant funding, should funding not be awarded, the program will NOT be held and the registration fee will be refunded. Notification of grant awards is expected at the beginning of June. Experience bold, innovative, and engaging enrichment visual, performing arts, and STEAM enrichment activities! At the Hill-Stead Museum, students will become aware of the diverse cultural interpretations of natural and landscape subjects, botanical drawing, and an understanding of the pollinator garden, kinetic sculpture, as well as team-building exercises and theater. At Farmington High School, students will engage in performing arts activities such as dance, African drumming, Chinese strings/percussion instrumentation, wearable art, drawing, painting, creative writing, and puppetry. Students will enjoy a field trip to the New Britain Museum of American Art to observe contemporary art. Midday bus transportation between sites will be provided. Students should bring a water bottle. Lunch and two snacks will be provided. Registration Deadline: July 15 Schedule: 8:00 - 11:00 The Hill-Stead Museum 11:00 - 12:00 Lunch / Transition 12:00 - 4:00 Farmington High School Parent Pick-Up / Drop-Off: AM drop off at the Hill-Stead Museum: 7:45 AM - 8 AM PM pick up at Farmington High School: 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Transportation: Busing will be available to/from Vance School in New Britain, Linden Street School in Plainville, and Rawson Elementary in Hartford each day. Please note the pick-up and drop-off times for each location listed below: Vance School, New Britain AM drop-off: 7:10 -7:20 AM (bus will leave Vance promptly at 7:30 AM) PM pick-up: 4 PM (bus times may vary based on traffic) Linden Street School, Plainville AM drop-off: 7:25 - 7:35 AM (bus will leave Linden promptly at 7:45 AM) PM pick-up: 4 PM (bus times may vary based on traffic) Rawson Elementary School, Hartford AM drop-off: 7:10 -7:20 AM (bus will leave Rawson promptly at 7:25 AM) PM pick-up: 4 PM (bus times may vary based on traffic) Important Information: Only one transportation option can be selected. You must select one and cannot combine options! A bus monitor will be assigned to each bus. Students will be required to be signed in and out daily by an adult (18+ years). We ask that all students are picked-up promptly. If an emergency arises that will affect a students attendance, transportation, or there is a change in the Authorized Pick-Up, please call the Farmington Continuing Education office at 860-404-0290

The Farmington Public Schools Orchestra Teachers and members of the Hartford Symphony invite you to join them for 3 weeks of intensive music-making and fun! Daily classes include mini-lessons on your stringed instrument, note-reading and group class, orchestra, movement, and visual arts. Advanced players may also have chamber music opportunities. Suzuki String Academy is designed for students with at least 1 year of instruction on the violin, viola, cello, or string bass - no beginners, please! Students should bring their instruments, music books, a healthy snack, and a water bottle. Daily Schedule: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Small Group Instrument Lessons 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Note-Reading Group Class 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Visual Arts 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Orchestra Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Physical Education Any cancellations before June 27 are subject to a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellation requests made within 1 week of the start of the program will be assessed a $10 cancellation fee and participants will receive a credit for any remaining funds to be used toward a future program or course with Farmington Continuing Education. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 24 Children are able to attend the EXCL Summer Camp on the days the Suzuki String Academy is being offered at an additional cost (available to Farmington students ONLY). Extended Day with EXCL: 8 AM - 1 PM $165 EXCL tuition PER week Week 3 - July 5 - 8 Week 4 - July 11 - 15 Week 5 - July 18 - 22 You MUST complete the separate EXCL Reservation Form and return it, along with any required documents and payment, to the EXCL Office. Space is limited! By selecting 'yes' to this question, registration is NOT guaranteed with the EXCL Summer Camp unless all forms and payment are submitted to the EXCL Office.