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Join the FPS Ski/Snowboard Club at your school for 5 ski trips after school in January & February to nearby Ski Sundown in New Hartford. Learn the sport of skiing/snowboarding as an active option in the winter months. Skiing/snowboarding teaches perseverance, fosters a sense of confidence, and promotes cardiovascular exercise. This is a great opportunity for new and experienced skiers to learn ski safety on the mountain and valuable fundamental skills through group lessons with a trained instructor. Group lessons for ALL skiers is highly recommended. Students will be transported to/from Ski Sundown by bus immediately following the school day (parent drop off/pick up is not allowed). Ski / Snowboard Club is offered to Farmington Public School students ONLY in Grades 3-8. Please refer to the SKI CLUB INFORMATION BOOKLET for detailed information about Ski Club.Chaperones (age 18+) are NEEDED! Chaperones are needed either on the mountain or in the lodge. Free ski/snowboard tickets will be available for chaperones based on the number of participants. If you are interested in helping out and would like to know more, please refer to the CHAPERONE INFORMATION document.REGISTRATION SCHEDULE: October 7 (Monday): Online registration will open at 6:00 PM. This program is first come, first serve. Each group is set to a maximum of 51 registrations. Once the maximum is reached, registrants will be waitlisted. We encourage all who are interested to register on the waitlist if your school's group fills up. Historically, registrants have dropped from the program allowing waitlisted students to enter the program. Spots are offered to waitlisted students on a first come first serve basis. October 28 (Monday): First registration deadline. Any registrations or changes to registration, that are submitted after this first deadline will be considered late. Late registrations will incur a $35 late fee. November 5 @ Midnight (Tuesday): This is the final deadline for registration. No program changes or submissions will be accepted at after this date and time. December 16 (Monday): Mandatory safety and policies virtual meeting for registered parents and students held from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. DAY OF WEEK DATES MAKEUP DATE LESSON TIME West District / Union Fridays January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7 5:00 PM West Woods Tuesdays January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4 February 11 5:00 PM East Farms / Noah Wallace Thursdays January 2, 9, 16 (skip January 23), 30, February 6 February 15 5:00 PM Irving Robbins Fridays January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7 5:00 PM NOTE: A participant's registration is NOT complete until all required forms and payment have been received and checked for thoroughness. A "registration complete" email will be sent from riendeauk@fpsct.org to confirm a participant's registration.A mandatory virtual safety meeting will be held on Monday, December 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Policies and procedures will be reviewed and the opportunity to ask questions will be available. A link will be emailed to all families who are registered.Email Kevin Riendeau at riendeauk@fpsct.org or call 860.404.0290 x 7070 with any additional questions. *** Pricing is subject to change until October 7, 2024***Chaperones (age 18+) are NEEDED! Chaperones are needed either on the mountain or in the lodge. Free ski/snowboard tickets will be available for chaperones based on the number of participants. If you are interested in helping out and would like to know more, please refer to the CHAPERONE INFORMATION document.

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