Mason Jars

Grades 6, 7 & 8

Come create your own decor using fun materials and mason jars.

WHEN: Friday, June 1st

TIME: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

WHERE: 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $10

REGISTER: Activenet Code: MASON.JARS68

Creative connections for Grades K-3

Come create arts and crafts, play games, and make a fun snack all inspired by our favorite children's books.

WHEN: Thursdays March 22, April 5, 19, May 3, 17, 31

TIME: 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $25

REGISTER: On Activenet. Code: CREATIVE.CONNK3S18

Safety Town

Come learn about fire safety, bike safety, and water safety. Meet our community's first responders (fire, animal control, ambulance, police and life guards). Enjoy meeting new friends, playing games, playing outside and doing art projects. Snack provided.

For incoming kindergarteners.

WHEN: July 16 -20

TIME: 9 am to noon

WHERE: Windermere School

FEE: $40

REGISTER: Register at Youth Services at 31 Arbor Way or on Activenet. Code: 2018.SAFETYTOWN

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Get ready to meet new friends that you will see in Kindergarten! Have fun playing outside, make art projects and learning skills like waiting your turn, listening,raising your hand, and eating in the cafeteria. The week will also include meeting the school principals, bus safety skills and a bus ride around town.

For incoming kindergarteners

WHEN: August 6th - 10th

TIME: 9 am to noon

WHERE: Windermere School

FEE: $40

REGISTER: Register at Youth Services at 31 Arbor Way or on Activenet. Code: READY.SET18

Knot pillow

Come create your very own knot pillow!

For youth 4th grade and up.

WHEN: Thursday, August 16th

TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 am

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $15

REGISTER: At Youth Services or Activenet. Code: Knot.Pillow

Rock Painting

Help us make our kindness garden grow! Come create rocks that will be placed in the Kindness Garden in Arbor Park. All ages welcome!

WHEN: June 28th, July 12th TIME: 6:00-7:00 pm July 27th, August 14th TIME: 11:00 am -12:00 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE:  FREE

REGISTER: email Kcondron@ellington-ct.gov

Bullet journal

 Bullet Journaling is a great fun new trend! The instructors will show you how to get a journal started and show you some great ways to express yourself through journaling. We will supply the journals. For youth 5th grade and up.

WHEN: June 28th    TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 pm

July 10th TIME: 3:30 - 4:30 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $15 each class

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Codes:June 28th: Bullet.Journal728   July 10th: Bullet.Journal710  

design a 

mason jar

Come create your own decor using fun materials and mason jars. For youth 2nd grade and up.

WHEN: Monday, July 16th

TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $15

REGISTER: At Youth Services or Activenet. Code: Design.MJar

Icky Sticky

Be ready to get messy making slime and Playdough! Grades K-2.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 14th

TIME: 9:30 -10:30 am

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $15

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Icky.StickyK2

layered shadow box

This project uses multiple sheets of plastic to create the layers and depth of a coral reef or whatever you want! Your shadow box will hold an abundance of colors, shapes and textures to explore.

For 4th grade and up.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 15th

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $15

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Shadow.Box815

create a soccer ball

We will be using a REAL all white soccer ball for a blank canvas to be fun and creative! You will be able to fill each hexagon with a different doodle or drawing to create an awesome piece of artwork!

All ages! Families welcome!

WHEN: Wednesday, August 15th

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $15 per person

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Socer.Ball815

magazine mod podge bowl

We will be coiling old magazines and using Mod Podge to create a fun and creative bowl!

For 4th grade and up!

WHEN: Tuesday, August 7th

TIME: 2:00 -  3:30 pm

FEE: $15

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Mod.Podge

Build a Bird Feeder

Come build your own bird feeder out of wood and a bottle. Perfect for keeping your birds full and happy this summer!

For ages 10 and up.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 1st

TIME: 6:00 to 7:30 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $15

REGISTER: At Youth Services or onActivenet. Code: Bird.Feeder

Magic Card Tricks

Come learn some cool card tricks that are sure to amaze your friends and family.

Ages 9-12

WHEN: Saturday, July 30th

TIME: 1:00 to 2:30 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $5.00

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Card.Tricks

Beaded Jewelry making

Design your very own beaded pendant. Choose from bright and unique beads. Learn how to wire wrap to make a fashionable piece of jewelry. 

Taught by Erica from Playful Peacock

For ages 10 and up

WHEN: Monday, July 30th

TIME: 6:30 to 8:00 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $20

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Bead.Jewelry

Needle Felting at the Alpaca Farm

Participants will be guided through the steps of creating a soft, needle felted alpaca using the farm's very own alpaca fiber. At the end of our seminar, we will have a chance to meet some of the alpacas in person. Maybe we will luck out and have a newborn to visit! 

All materials along with snacks and drinks will be provided.

For grades 5-7

WHEN: Tuesday, July 24th , Rain date July 26th

TIME: 3:30 to 5:30 pm

WHERE: Clear Mountain Alpacas, LLC, 45 Pioneer Heights, Somers, CT.

 Parents provide transportation.

FEE: $25

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Alpaca.Farm18

Pottery Smash

Just in life, not everything goes as planned. So we will be taking smashed pottery and the broken pieces to create something new with paint and glue!

For 4th grade and up

WHEN: Tuesday, July 31st

TIME: 6:00 to 7:30 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $15

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Pottery.Smash731

project tinker

Let's experiment, invent, tinker and build gadgets, machines and much more!

WHEN: July 10, 11 and 12

TIME: 1:00 to 2:30 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $45

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: PROJECT.TINKER710

future scientist

Calling all future scientists! Have you ever extracted DNA from strawberries or explored how oil spills affect animals? Fuel your curiosity this summer by exploring concepts in math, science, and engineering. Come join us for a three-day camp filled with hands-on activities and experiments.

Girls grades 5 through 7

WHEN: June 26, 27 & 28 OR July 17, 18 & 19

TIME: 1:00 to 5:00 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $50 for three days

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Future.Scientist626

Happy dreamer

Inspired by the children's book "Happy Dreamer" by author Peter H. Reynolds, this three-day camp will allow participants to be mindful, creative and artistic. Projects and activities will relate to the book's message and theme.

For Grades 1 through 5

WHEN; July 31, August 1 & 2

TIME: Grades 1 & 2: 9:30 to 11:00 am, Grades 3-5: 1:00 to 2:30 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $45

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code for grades 1 & 2: Dreamer.1-2; Code for grades 3-5: Dreamer.3-5

clay camp

Come create fun clay projects using real clay!

For grades 3-6

WHEN: July 24-26

TIME: Grades 3 & 4: 9:30 to 11:30 am; Grades 5 & 6: 1:00 to 3:00 pm

WHERE: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE: $40

REGISTER: At Youth Services or on Activenet. Code: Grades 3&4: Clay.Camp9; Code Grades 5 & 6: Clay.Camp1