Watercolors of Summer! (Gr. 6-10)
2781In this beginner/intermediate class, learn vital techniques for creating gorgeous summer beach paintings! Color mixing, blending, brush strokes, etc. will be explained, demonstrated, and practiced. Students will create paintings of summertime watercolor beaches. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education (ferraria@fpsct.org) containing a link and instructor information […]
Science in the Kitchen (Gr. 3-6)
2781Engage in age-appropriate experiments using common items found in the kitchen and around the house. A materials list will go out one week in advance of each week's experiment. Activities will be aligned to grade-level Next Generation Science Standards. Gr. 3-4 - 9 AM to 10 AM Gr. 5-6 - 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM […]
Teen Writers Workshop (Ages13+)
2781Teens, are you ready to discover your creative voice? Explore poetry, personal narrative, short story, and op-ed. forms of writing. Students will be allowed to submit exceptional works to the instructors' website thewordwrightsworkshop.com/featured-creatives-1. Those with accomplished op-ed pieces will be encouraged to submit them to local papers for consideration to publish. Contact information will be […]
Free Summer Program for 2021 College-Bound Students at the University of Saint Joseph
university of saint joseph CTBe a step ahead of your fall college courses this summer at the University of Saint Joseph! Sign up for FREE courses held on-campus and in-person at USJ Monday-Thursday July 12-Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. You'll get: -college-level three-credit course -skills building workshops -math and writing -study skills and note-taking -health and […]
BikeLife and More… Summer Camp
Monday through Thursday (two weeks session) for ages 10 to 13. The camp includes bicycle safety classes, ABC mechanics, and other fun and connecting teambuilding activities. It is limited to 16 participants per session. More than half of the activities are outdoors, weather permitting. You must register to participate by the adult guardian in your […]
DV Coding School: Scratch (Gr. 3-4)
4371 50 Judson Lane, FarmingtonScratch is a block-based visual programming language developed by MIT and is an educational tool used for coding. It allows you to create interactive stories, animations, and fully functional games. By developing an understanding of this language, you are awarded the perfect opportunity to become introduced to the advanced world of coding and Computer Science. […]
Wings
2558Permanent programs that build community through music education operate in tough circumstances all around the world. From the Music Moves Hartford Street Choir in the soup kitchens of Connecticut to the Light Orchestra on the streets of Mosul, Iraq, music is making meaningful change in lives around the world. Take a global flight with us […]
Wings: A Global Flight- Video Premiere and Community Discussion
3546 1678 Asylum Ave, West HartfordWings: A Global Flight- Video Premiere & Community Discussion - featuring 8 social music programs from around the globe Permanent programs that build community through music education operate in tough circumstances all around the world. From the Music Moves Hartford Street Choir in the soup kitchens of Connecticut to the Light Orchestra on the streets […]
Tot Shabbat
275 701 Farmington Avenue, West HartfordChildren under 5, siblings, parents, grandparents - the whole mishpocha - are invited to join us for an in person Tot Shabbat at CBI. We'll be in the courtyard if the weather permits, and inside it if doesn't! We will sing and dance our way through Shabbat!
KIDS ON STAGE Session 2: Into the Woods/Grimm’s Fairy Tales
388 244 Park Rd, West HartfordPlayhouse Theatre Academy Grades K - 5 Full-Day Program July 19 - 30, Monday thru Friday A theatrical experience that focuses on storytelling through acting and creative play. This summer, students will be creating and rehearsing performances around A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Session 1) and Grimm’s Fairy Tales (Session 2). On the final day, family […]
Food Explorers: Around the World (Gr. 2-6)
4371 50 Judson Lane, FarmingtonJoin Food Explorers for a week of cooking and learning about food from all Around the World! Learn about a different country and the different foods that they eat each day. Then, make two of those recipes, such as Greek Quesadillas, Tiramisu Cups, and summer Spring Rolls. Get ready to try some new recipes and […]
Presentation: Jews in Latvia
275 701 Farmington Avenue, West HartfordIlya Lensky, Director of the Jewish Museum of Latvia, leads a talk on Latvian history and culture from the beginnings of the 16th century to 1945-legal status and economic activities, education and religion, political and intellectual pursuits and more. This is a Zoom presentation.