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Creative Connections summer
discover art
jOURNALmE aRT
Old School Summer
Project Tinker
Ready, Set Kindergarten
sAFETY tOWN
summer refresh
Project Linus
One Night Program-Shell Painting
One Night Program - Kaleidoscopes
One Night Program-Mason Jar Crafts

Creative Connections summer

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS!

Summer!! K-2

Cancelled!

Come create arts and crafts, play games, and make fun healthy snacks * all inspired by our favorite children's books!

*We will work with any food allergies

AGE GROUP

Kindergarten through 2nd grade

TIME & LOCATION

July 10,11,12,13
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Youth Services
31 Arbor Way
Ellington, CT 06029
Instructor: Miss Kayla

FEE

$30

REGISTRATION

Please register at Youth Services or on Activenet.
Grades K-2 Code: CREAT.CONCSK2

discover art

This art class will include painting, sketching and much more. Try a little of everything!

AGE GROUP

Grades K-2

TIME & LOCATION

August 14,15,16 & 17
1:00 to 2:30 pm
Youth Services
31 Arbor Way
Ellington, CT 06029

FEE

The fee for this program is $30.

REGISTRATION

Please register at Youth Services or use Activenet.
Code: DISCOVER.ARTK2

jOURNALmE aRT

JournalMe Art is program where students will learn new painting, drawing and collage techniques. They will build a journal out of scratch and fill it with pages made out of their own work.

AGE GROUP

This program is for incoming grades 2-7.

TIME & LOCATION

Grades 2nd & 3rd:July 5,6,7: 9:30 am to 12:00; August 7,8,9,10: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Grades 4th & 5th: July 5,6,7:1:00 to 3:30 pm; July 17,18,19, 20; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Grades 6th & 7th:July 24,25,26,27: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Youth Services
31 Arbor Way
Ellington, CT 06029

FEE

The fee for this program is $40 (3-day)
and $50 (4-day)

REGISTRATION

Please register at Youth Services or use Activenet
Code for Grades 2&3 (4-day):JME.ARTG234
Code for Grades 2&3 (3-day): JME.ARTG233
Code for Grades 4&5 (4-day):JME.ARTG454
Code for Grades 4&5 (3-day):JME.ARTG453
Code for Grades 6&7 (4-day): JME.ARTG674

Old School Summer

Old School Summer

Go back in time, put down all the technology and get outside! Play some old school games like hopscotch, tie dying, red-light green-light, spin art, Kerplunk and much more!

fOR gRADES 3-5

TIME & LOCATION

July 24, 25, 26, 27

9;30 AM TO NOON

31 aRBOR wAY

FEE
$30
rEGISTER ON aCTIVENET
cODE: old.school

Project Tinker

PROJECT

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

AGE GROUP

For Grades 2-5

TIME & LOCATION

July 31, August 1,2,3
Ellington Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

FEE

$55
Registration on Activenet.
Code: PROJECT.TINKER

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 and raising your hand. The week will also include bus a bus ride. Snack included.

For incoming Kindergarteners.

TIMES & LOCATION

August 7th - 11th
Windermere School
9:00 am to noon

FEE

$40

REGISTRATION

Please register at Youth Services or on Activenet.
Code: READY.SET17

sAFETY tOWN

Safety Town is an interactive program (2 hours each day) that expands children's knowledge of safety. Come learn about fire safety, bike safety, and water safety. Meet our community's first responders (fire, ambulance and police). Enjoy meeting new friends, playing games, playing outside and doing art projects. Snack will be provided.

For Incoming Kindergarteners

TIMES & LOCATION

July 17,18,19,20,21
Windermere School
9:00 am - Noon

FEE

$40

REGISTRATION

Please register at Youth Services or on Activenet
Code: 2017.SAFETYTOWN

summer refresh

summer refresh

Refresh your math, reading and writing skills through fun games, activities and projects. Taught by a PK-3rd grade certified teacher.

AGE GROUP

Incoming 1st and 2nd grade students

TIME & LOCATION

July 25,26,27 or August 8,9,10: 9:15 am to 10:45 am

FEE

$45.00
Register at Youth Services or on Activenet
Code: REFRESH2017

Project Linus

VOLUNTEER
BLANKET MAKING CLUB

This club, hosted by Ellington Girl Scouts, will be making blankets donated to the "Project Linus." The Project Linus is a non-profit organization that provides homemade blankets to children in need. Their blankets are lovingly made by adults and children from all walks of life and many different sources. These blankets provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers."

Age level

: 5th grade to 12th grade

All skill levels are welcome. We will be knitting, crocheting and weaving. Participation can count towards community service hours.

When

: June 26th, July 10th, July 24th and August 14th.

Time

: 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Location:

Ellington Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

Please register on Activenet . Code: Blanket.Club

One Night Program-Shell Painting

One Night Program - Shell Painting for all ages

We will be using Sharpies to decorate shells! We have all the supplies.

When: Tuesday, July 25th

Time: 6:00 -7:00 pm

Where: 31 Arbor Way

Cost: $5 Individual, $10 Family

To register email kcondron@ellington-ct.gov to reserve a spot. Please tell her what program, age and how many are attending. Payment will be accepted at the door.

One Night Program - Kaleidoscopes

One Night Program - kaleidoscopes for all ages

We will be making our very own kaleidoscopes that you can take home.

When: Wednesday, August 9th

Time: 6:00 -7:00 pm

Where: 31 Arbor Way

Cost: $5 Individual, $10 Family

To register email kcondron@ellington-ct.gov to reserve a spot. Please tell her what program, age and how many are attending. Payment will be accepted at the door.

One Night Program-Mason Jar Crafts

One Night Program-Mason Jar Crafts for all ages

We will be decorating mason jars with different materials to create some fun decorations.

When: Tuesday, August 15th

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Where: 31 Arbor Way

Cost: $5 Individual; $10 Family

To register email kcondron@ellington-ct.gov to reserve a spot. Please tell her what program, age and how many are attending. Payment will be accepted at the door.

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Contact Us

Tressa Giordano

Youth Program Coordinator/Rise Above Advisor

Email

Phone: 860-870-3130

More Information
Diane Lasher-Penti

LMFT, Youth Services Director

Email

Phone: 860-870-3130

More Information
Deborah Stauffer

Prevention Coordinator/Rise Above Co-Advisor

Email

Phone: 860-870-3130

More Information
Youth Services

Email

Physical Address
31 Arbor Way
Ellington, CT 06029

31 Arbor Way Ellington CT 06029

Directions

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 187
Ellington, CT 06029

Phone: 860-870-3130

Fax: 860-870-3198

Hours
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Evening appointments for counseling are available.

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REGISTRATION

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fOR gRADES 3-5 TIME & LOCATION ​​July 24, 25, 26, 27 9;30 AM TO NOON 31 aRBOR wAY FEE ​$30 rEGISTER ON aCTIVENET cODE: old.school

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TIMES & LOCATION

FEE

REGISTRATION

TIMES & LOCATION

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REGISTRATION

summer refresh

AGE GROUP

TIME & LOCATION

FEE

VOLUNTEER BLANKET MAKING CLUB

Age level

When

Time

Location:

One Night Program - Shell Painting for all ages

One Night Program - kaleidoscopes for all ages

One Night Program-Mason Jar Crafts for all ages

Notify Me

Tressa Giordano

Diane Lasher-Penti

Deborah Stauffer

Youth Services

fOR gRADES 3-5

TIME & LOCATION

July 24, 25, 26, 27

9;30 AM TO NOON

31 aRBOR wAY

FEE
$30
rEGISTER ON aCTIVENET
cODE: old.school

VOLUNTEER
BLANKET MAKING CLUB