Farmington Public Schools

"Grab your gear, pack your magnifying glass, rope, and pickaxe - the adventure begins! In this season of FIRST® LEGO® League UNEARTHED™, you and your team will follow the traces of the past: uncover hidden treasures, mysterious artifacts, and forgotten stories. But your mission doesn't end with the discovery, that's just the beginning!" Under the instruction of the Farmington Robotics Enforcers, students will work together to solve fun engineering challenges and build models using LEGO® bricks, gaining confidence, and teambuilding skills along the way. 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 SPIKE Module. 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 June 15th less a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations / refunds after June 15! All supplies are included. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14

In this hands-on camp, students entering grades 5 through 8 will explore engineering and innovation in a week-long camp. They will work together to build a robot to accomplish various missions while developing coding and practical engineering skills. This camp will follow the missions of this past season of FLL Challenge Unearthed, preparing students for the FLL Challenge competition should they wish to participate in the fall of the upcoming school year. Under the instruction of the Farmington Robotics Enforcers, students will work together to solve fun engineering challenges and build models using LEGO® bricks, gaining confidence and teambuilding skills along the way. Students entering grades 5-8 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 SPIKE Module. 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 June 15th less a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations / refunds after June 14! All supplies are included. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14

Join Food Explorers for a week of fun with food! A) Explorers Summer Baking 9 AM - 12 PM For students entering grades 2-6 Step into the world of butter, flour, and deliciousness! This fun-filled camp features seasonal favorites like Strawberries and Cream Rolls, Peach Brioche Buns, Lemon Blueberry Blondies, and Mini Chocolate Cakes. Campers will learn essential baking techniques while creating fresh, summery treats to enjoy! All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. Students should bring a water bottle B) Explorers From Scratch 1 PM - 4 PM For students entering grades 2-6 A hands-on camp where young chefs create delicious, made-from-scratch dishes! Campers will mix, roll, and shape their way through savory favorites like Mozzarella Breadsticks, Wonton Cups, Fresh Pasta, and Stuffed Flatbreads, all while learning essential kitchen techniques. It’s all about fresh ingredients, creative cooking, and the joy of making it all by hand. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. Students should bring a water bottle C) Full-Day Option 9 AM - 4 PM Students in grades 2-5 This option is a combination of both the AM and PM options listed above Be sure to have your child bring a water-bottle. A lunch is not necessary as students will be eating what they make. If you would like to supplement the food provided, please have your child bring lunch. Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to June 15th less a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations/refunds after June 15! All recipes are nut-free, and each student will make their own portion. All food and supplies are included.

Join Food Explorers for a week of fun with food! A) Explorers Global Cuisine 9 AM - 12 PM For students entering grades 3-6 Join us as we take young chefs on a hands-on culinary adventure around the world! Campers will explore bold flavors and new techniques as they make Egg Rolls, Personal Calzones, Curry Bowls with Naan, and Rice Paper Dumplings. It’s a delicious journey through global kitchens—no passport required! All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. Students should bring a water bottle B) Chocolate Week 1 PM - 4 PM For students entering grades 3-6 A dream come true for young chocolate lovers ready to whisk, bake, and drizzle their way through a week of rich, chocolatey creations. Campers will make delicious treats like Chocolate Monkey Bread, Chocolate Cannoli Twists, Raspberry Tiramisu Brownies, and Triple-Decker Cookies—each one more indulgent than the last. Along the way, they’ll learn essential baking skills in a fun, hands-on kitchen adventure. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. Students should bring a water bottle C) Full-Day Option 9 AM - 4 PM Students in grades 3-6 This option is a combination of both the AM and PM options listed above Be sure to have your child bring a water-bottle. A lunch is not necessary as students will be eating what they make. If you would like to supplement the food provided, please have your child bring lunch. Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to June 15th less a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations/refunds after June 15! All recipes are nut-free, and each student will make their own portion. All food and supplies are included.

This program is contingent on being awarded the Interdistrict Cooperative Grant by the State of Connecticut Department of Education. The program will not run if the grant is not awarded. Notification is expected in May. Visual and Performing Arts Program: The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Program offers a unique blend of creativity and learning for students, with a grant-funded morning session and a fee based afternoon extension. The morning portion of the program is made possible through the Interdistrict Cooperative Grant received from the State of Connecticut Department of Education. Students can participate in this enriching experience for a $50 registration fee. This year’s focus, Permaculture, explores sustainability through its three core ethics: Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Shares. Students will use scientific observation to analyze natural phenomena, examine human impact on the environment, and explore cultural influences on sustainability. Participants explore a wide range of artistic disciplines, including dance, African drumming, digital design, stop-animation, wearable art, drawing, painting, sculpture, and puppetry. The program also includes a field trip to a local museum, where students will have the opportunity to explore contemporary art and draw inspiration from professional works. This program runs from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Transportation options are available and are listed at the bottom of this description. *This program is contingent on being awarded the Interdistrict Cooperative Grant through the Connecticut State Department of Education. 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 in May.* 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: 12:30 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: 12:20 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: 12:30 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. 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.