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Farmington Summer Strings Academy (Entering Gr. 3 -10)
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. The Farmington Strings 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. Sample 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 NOTES: Registration deadline: June 30, 2024 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to July 1 less a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations / refunds after July 1! EXTENDED DAY OPTION: The EXCL Summer Camp is available for children who need before and after childcare that are registered for the Farmington Summer Strings Academy. 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. Farmington Summer Strings Academy - Extended Day with EXCL (8 AM to 1 PM / 4-5 PM) $204 EXCL tuition PER week Week 5 - July 17-21 (M-F) Week 6 - July 24-28 (M-F) Week 4 - July 10-14 (M-F)
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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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15-MIN. HIIT
Fitness
You’re in you're out. Short on time? This is the workout for you. Backed by research that shows short bouts of intense exercise can be as effective as longer more moderate workouts, this class makes it easy to fit exercise in your schedule. This class will have a short warm up and cool down, and in between we will be working intensely with fun, full body moves. Modifications will be given so that you can work at the right pace for you. Plan to leave feeling energized. Pairs great with Cardio Strength right after! 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.
Summer 2024 (ADULT Only)
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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
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
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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.
Summer 2024 (ADULT Only)
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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
Core Strength
Fitness
This functionally fun class provides a complete workout that will help tone and reshape your body. You will use light weights, bands, and your body weight to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina to sculpt and tone. Have a yoga mat, water, and lightweights available. 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 registrants MUST complete a Waiver & Questions BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Waiver & Questions will be included in the "notes" of the registration confirmation. Please download, complete and either email (continuinged@fpsct.org) or mail (Farmington Continuing Education, 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085). Participation in the course will not be allowed unless a waiver is on file.
Summer 2024 (ADULT Only)
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Gentle Essentrics III: Ready For Summer!
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Stretching and Strengthening will help you to enjoy all your favorite summer activities with ease! Core strengthening for golf, Flexiblity for gardening, Strength for hiking, walking, biking. Loosen and hydrate connective tissue and increase pliability of ligaments and tendons. Be free to celebrate the summer pain free! Inviting men and women of all fitness levels to a class taught by Gene and Debbie. Gentle Essentrics is a stretch and strengthen 45-minute workout designed to increase your energy and flexibility, loosen and hydrate fascia, decompress your joints, and release tension through relaxation and respectful exercise. Great for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Videos are available at youtube.com or at the bottom of our website page: “essentricswithdebbieandgene.com". **Classes that take place at the Farmington First Church of Christ location are held in the lower level of the Porter Memorial Building next to the church. The door is accessable from both Church Street and School Street.** ** You do not need to attend Gentle Essentrics I or II to attend Gentle Essentrics III**
Winter / Spring 2024
Muscles in Motion
Fitness
This course consists of a short warm-up and stretch followed by weight training designed to strengthen and tone major muscle groups and increase bone density. This is a full upper and lower body workout. Learn skills to enhance your overall balance and strengthen your back. Gluteus and abdominal muscles will be stressed. Flexibility, breathing exercises, and relaxation will complete this dynamic workout. Bring mat and weights to class. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from the instructor or Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.
Winter / Spring 2024
Muscles in Motion
Fitness
This course consists of a short warm-up and stretch followed by weight training designed to strengthen and tone major muscle groups and increase bone density. This is a full upper and lower body workout. Learn skills to enhance your overall balance and strengthen your back. Gluteus and abdominal muscles will be stressed. Flexibility, breathing exercises, and relaxation will complete this dynamic workout. Bring mat and weights to class. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from the instructor or Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.
Summer 2024 (ADULT Only)
Pilates
Fitness
Exercises focus on the core muscles which include the abs, back, glutes, and shoulders. We work to create balance and strength in your trunk and loose, limber limbs. Pilates strives to make you strong and long while improving balance, coordination, and posture. Every part of the body gets worked and you’ll discover muscles you never knew you had. Have a mat, water, a green (or medium weight) flex band, and a 7.5-9 inch stability ball available. 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.
Winter / Spring 2024
Pilates
Fitness
Exercises focus on the core muscles which include the abs, back, glutes, and shoulders. We work to create balance and strength in your trunk and loose, limber limbs. Pilates strives to make you strong and long while improving balance, coordination, and posture. Every part of the body gets worked and you’ll discover muscles you never knew you had. Have a mat, water, a green (or medium weight) flex band, and a 7.5-9 inch stability ball available. 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.
Summer 2024 (ADULT Only)
Simple Stretches with Chair Exercises
Fitness
Experience a soft, simple stretch for the mind and body. Lose yourself in the music as you stretch from head to toe (part of this course stretches in a chair). This course is wonderful for those who are less mobile and not as flexible. Come exercise in a setting with support from other participants. Wear comfortable exercise clothing and socks (bare feet are fine as well).
Winter / Spring 2024
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Yoga with Lorie
Fitness
Yoga draws the mind inward awakening energy through coordination of breath and movement. A combination of Hatha yoga postures will teach you how to be fully present in your body increasing strength, flexibility, range of motion, and skeletal alignment. Yoga focuses on both the mind and body and is a proponent of physical healing while reducing stress. "All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today!" Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from the instructor or Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.
Summer 2024 (ADULT Only)