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Arts and Crafts with Mrs. Bastiaanse-Fritch (Gr. 1-4)
A fun opportunity to create works of art using a variety of art media. Students will spend each art class exploring painting, drawing, and more! Each student will have beautiful and exciting pieces to take home at the end of the session.The course fee includes the cost of the supplies.This course has two sections. Grade 1 & 2 is offered on Mondays, and Grade 3 & 4 on Wednesdays. Be sure to choose the correct section for your child's grade level.PLEASE NOTE: This Course is for enrolled students at West District School only.*** PLEASE NOTE OUR YOUTH DISMISSAL AND PICK-UP POLICY***On the day of the course be sure to inform your child's school office, using their prescribed dismissal change policy, that your child will be attending EXCL for the enrichment course you have signed up for. Refunds will not be provided for missed classes. At the end of the school day when dismissed, students who are attending will be sent to EXCL. When the course starts, they will be brought to the course classroom by the instructor. Parents are not to bring their children to the school to attend this course, students are only to be dismissed directly from school.Parents should be prompt to pick up at the course dismissal time as charges will accrue if parents are late. Dismissal will occur at the entrance of the building and will be facilitated by the school security guard and instructor. Parents will not be permitted into the building and it is advised that parents stay in their cars until the dismissal time, or until the instructor is visible at the front door. Each parent will need to sign their child out and must have a valid I.D. ready. The I.D. must match that of the parent/guardian who signed up the child or by an authorized pick-up. To authorize an additional pick-up, please call 860-404-0290 Ext. 7070.Students who are attending EXCL on the day of the course will be dismissed back to EXCL.
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FIRST® LEGO® League Summer Program (Gr. 1-4)
Lights, camera, STEAM! Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) inspire big ideas, bold action – and creativity. Our skills make it possible to create art and experiences that bring us together, entertain us, and move us. During this session, FIRST® IN SHOW presented by Qualcomm, we will celebrate the roles our STEM skills play in the arts, design, and building of a world of endless possibilities. The future is yours to create. Under the instruction of the Farmington Robotics Enforcers, students will work together to solve fun engineering challenges and build models using LEGO® bricks, gaining habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way. 1 PM - 4 PM Students in grades 1-4 Students focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design, and code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0. Students should bring their school/personal Chromebook or laptop to class each day, if possible, along with a healthy snack and a water bottle! Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to July 22th less a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations / refunds after July 22!All supplies are included.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 21st
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2024 Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Program
Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Program
2023 Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Program - This program is only for those students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) who have been recommended to receive special education and/or related services as described in their IEPs. NOTE: If you also are planning to enroll your child in the EXCL program before or after the ESY Program, you also will need to register your child for EXCL separately.
Summer 2024 (YOUTH Only)
A Taste of Italian New York
Day Trips & Tours
Visit 3 New York Food ‘Hot Spots’... all in one fun day! Stop at 3 locations with lunch at Carmine’s, shop & bring home your Italian food favorites! ZABAR’S UPPER WEST SIDE: Gourmet Market with cheeses, breads, meats, smoked fish, cooking gadgets, coffees, teas, and New York bagels plus lots of international foods. CARMINE’S UPPER WEST SIDE: Sit and indulge in an Italian lunch served family-style at this famous restaurant - be amazed by the enormous portions! ARTHUR AVENUE in the BRONX: Some consider this the real Little Italy of New York for bread, pasta, sausage, and pastries. Arthur Avenue Retail Market is a covered Italian market bringing together under one roof all the Italian food specialties you could want. Bring a cooler! Trip includes motorcoach, lunch and tour director.
Winter / Spring 2024
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Adult CPR & AED Certification
Personal Enrichment
The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Who should take this course? The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. This course covers certification to use CPR on adults, children and infants. Students will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED E-Card upon successful completion of this course.
Winter / Spring 2024
Adult Enrichment
We have a great lineup of Adult Enrichment courses with something for everyone — favorites and fresh new courses, too! Start your learning adventure with Farmington Continuing Education!
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Adult Tap for Beginners
Music, Dance & Drama
Adult Tap offers the opportunity to exercise in a unique and fun way. Start with a gentle stretch, learn or review a tap step, work on techniques, and finish with a short tap combination. If you are completely new to tap dance, please sign up for our Introduction to Tap courses. Wear comfortable clothing and do not forget your tap shoes! Don't have tap shoes but want to experience the course? We may have a gently used pair that you can borrow or purchase.
Winter / Spring 2024
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All Levels Yoga
Fitness
This course will introduce you to Yoga Asanas. In Sanskrit, the word asana translates as “seat,” specifically for meditation and is another name for the poses or postures of yoga. Today asana is synonymous with yoga, but it has only one component. Yoga Asanas will include still, moving, reclining, standing, inverted, twisting, and balancing poses. Students can also expect to learn anatomical alignment and meditation techniques throughout the course.
Winter / Spring 2024
Angels & Guides
Health & Wellness
Have you ever wondered if you are being guided through your daily living? Meet your angels and guides through a guided hypnosis session. Bring a blanket and pillow.
Winter / Spring 2024
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Arts and Crafts with Mrs. Bastiaanse-Fritch (Gr. 1-4)
Art, Games & Hobbies
A fun opportunity to create works of art using a variety of art media. Students will spend each art class exploring painting, drawing, and more! Each student will have beautiful and exciting pieces to take home at the end of the session. The course fee includes the cost of the supplies. This course has two sections. Grade 1 & 2 is offered on Mondays, and Grade 3 & 4 on Wednesdays. Be sure to choose the correct section for your child's grade level. PLEASE NOTE: This Course is for enrolled students at West District School only. *** PLEASE NOTE OUR YOUTH DISMISSAL AND PICK-UP POLICY*** On the day of the course be sure to inform your child's school office, using their prescribed dismissal change policy, that your child will be attending EXCL for the enrichment course you have signed up for. Refunds will not be provided for missed classes. At the end of the school day when dismissed, students who are attending will be sent to EXCL. When the course starts, they will be brought to the course classroom by the instructor. Parents are not to bring their children to the school to attend this course, students are only to be dismissed directly from school. Parents should be prompt to pick up at the course dismissal time as charges will accrue if parents are late. Dismissal will occur at the entrance of the building and will be facilitated by the school security guard and instructor. Parents will not be permitted into the building and it is advised that parents stay in their cars until the dismissal time, or until the instructor is visible at the front door. Each parent will need to sign their child out and must have a valid I.D. ready. The I.D. must match that of the parent/guardian who signed up the child or by an authorized pick-up. To authorize an additional pick-up, please call 860-404-0290 Ext. 7070. Students who are attending EXCL on the day of the course will be dismissed back to EXCL.
Winter / Spring 2024
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Babysitter CPR and Beyond! (Ages 11-15)
Babysitting & Child Safety
This course will help students learn about infant/child CPR, basic first aid, and how to handle a medical emergency by assessing the scene and calling 911. Prerequisite: Students should either be certified babysitters or have taken the Babysitting Basics course. The course fee includes an American Red Cross babysitter training book and a certificate that is mailed out within a month of successful completion of the course (student attendance is mandatory to receive a certificate).
Winter / Spring 2024
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Band Academy (Entering Gr. 6-9)
Youth Enrichment
Students will continue to grow musically and develop life-long musicianship skills through collaborative and independent study with highly skilled and energetic instructors and mentors in warmups, performance, improvisation, rhythm work and sectional rehearsals. This camp is not designed for beginners, students must have at least one school year of playing experience in order to register. Please bring your instrument, music books, a snack and a water bottle, daily. Concert will be held at West Woods Upper Elementary School on Friday, June 28th at 11am in the gymnasium. NOTES: Registration deadline: June 2, 2024 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to June 10 with a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations / refunds after June 10! EXTENDED DAY OPTION: The EXCL Summer Camp is available for children who need before and after childcare that are registered for Band Camp. EXCL is an additional cost and is for Farmington students ONLY. The EXCL Summer Camp is a separate registration! You MUST complete the EXCL Registration Form and return it, along with any required documents and payment, to the EXCL Office (1 Depot Place in Unionville, CT). Space is limited so register early! Call 860-404-0112 with any questions. Band Camp- Extended Day with EXCL (8-8:30 AM and/12:30- 5 PM) $170 EXCL tuition PER week Week 1 - June 17-21 (M-F) Week 2 - June 24-28 (M-F)
Summer 2024 (YOUTH Only)
Basic Ballet & Stretch
Fitness
Enjoy a gentle full-body stretch at the beginning and end of each class. Beginner ballet exercises will be learned and reviewed during this class in a no-pressure environment. Come in comfortable clothing. Ballet shoes are recommended, but socks are suitable!
Winter / Spring 2024
Biology Credit Recovery
FHS Credit Recovery & For Credit Courses
The purpose of this credit recovery course is to provide additional time and assistance for those students who did not achieve the course standards in Biology. Successful completion of this course allows a student to earn one credit in Biology. Enrollment is open to FHS students who achieved at least a 50% average in Biology. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This is a remedial course for FARMINGTON High School students ONLY!
Summer 2024 (YOUTH Only)
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BollyX: Dance Fitness
Fitness
BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. 45-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences will get you moving, sweating, and smiling. At the very core of a BollyX workout is the inspiration it draws from the music and dance of Bollywood, the film industry of India. BollyX embodies the infectious energy, expression, and movement of Bollywood and aims to expand the reach of fitness to more people worldwide. The fitness curriculum has been created by world-class choreographers and certified fitness professionals to ensure a safe and effective total body dance workout for all. No prior dance experience is needed. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
Winter / Spring 2024
Boston Old Town Trolley Tour & Quincy Market
Day Trips & Tours
Hop aboard the city's most enthralling Boston sightseeing excursion! Enjoy a private 2 hour riding tour of the best of Boston highlights aboard the famous orange and green trolleys with double-decker height views through large windows all while protected from the elements. The trolley tour will make a circle through Boston as the expert conductor shows you Boston highlights including: Downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Theater District, the Waterfront District, the Historic North End, and more. Old Town Trolley is the best way to relive history and see all our country’s Cradle of Liberty has to offer. A visit to Boston is not complete without time spent at Quincy Market - situated around a quaint cobblestone promenade this is the place for shopping & dining. Time for lunch (on own). Trip includes motorcoach and tour director.
Winter / Spring 2024
Cardio Fitness
Fitness
A friendly exercise program that combines low-impact aerobics with stretching, strength training, and routines to improve flexibility, muscular strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Previous punch cards purchased can be used. Three Options for Purchase... Course Fee - Select this if you want access to all the dates for this given season, no punch card needed. Senior Fee - Reduced rate for seniors who would like access to all the dates for this season, no punch card needed. Punch Card - Purchasing this option will get you a punch card that will allow you access to 20 sessions of Cardio Fitness across multiple seasons. If you currently have a punch card with punches left, choose this option and enter in the promo code to remove the charge at checkout. Please contact the Farmington Continuing Education office at 860-404-0290 to receive the promo code. Bring a mat, hand weights, resistance bands, and a water bottle. Parking is on School Street or Church Street NOT in the School or Barney Library parking lots!
Winter / Spring 2024
Cardio Strength (Virtual)
Fitness
This functionally, fun class provides a complete workout that will help tone and reshape your body. We’ll target the arms, legs, abs, and butt. In addition to using weights to help build strength, this class incorporates some light cardio to help improve cardiovascular health. The strength and cardio combo is a great way to improve overall fitness and build bone density. You’ll need: yoga mat, weights (1-3lb and 5-8lb, or larger if desired). Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course. All participants will need to fill out a new waiver for the new year. Please do this prior to the start of your class by visiting our website: http://www.personaleuphoria.com/register
Winter / Spring 2024
Career Training Programs (online by ed2GO)
Career Training Programs are designed by teams of professionals from each respective field to provide you with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to questions or concerns and encouraging and motivating you to succeed. You can start at any time and study at your own pace within the program timeline. Get started today, and be on your way to an exciting new career! Career Training Program Subject Areas: Arts and Design Business Computer Applications Computer Science Construction and Trades Health and Fitness Hospitality Information Technology Language Legal Teacher Professional Development Writing Farmington Continuing Education offers non-credit Career Training Programs, in partnership with ed2go, which are perfect for students who need the flexibility of 100% web-based instruction to accommodate their personal or professional life. We offer numerous user-friendly, short-term courses and advanced career training programs. All courses and programs earn an achievement certificate issued by Farmington Continuing Education, and many prepare you for industry-recognized certifications as well. These courses and programs will help you to reach your career training goals.
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Cheesemaking for Advanced Beginner's
Cooking
Ready to take the next step in making cheese? In this class we will learn to make herbed Havarti and spice-rubbed Montasio. These cheeses involve some new techniques and will expand your knowledge of cheesemaking. Prerequisite: Student has already taken either the Mozzarella or the Feta class.
Winter / Spring 2024
Chemistry Credit Recovery
FHS Credit Recovery & For Credit Courses
The purpose of this credit recovery course is to provide additional time and assistance for those students who did not achieve course standards in Chemistry. Successful completion of this course allows a student to earn one credit in Chemistry. Enrollment is open to FHS students who achieved at least a 50% average in Chemistry. The class will be taught remotely. Login instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of class. This is a remedial course for FARMINGTON High School students ONLY!
Summer 2024 (YOUTH Only)
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Civics - FOR CREDIT (Gr. 11-12)
FHS Credit Recovery & For Credit Courses
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 entering grades 11-12 ONLY.
Summer 2024 (YOUTH Only)
Computers & Technology
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