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Pre-School Programs

Start Smart

A great opportunity to work one-on-one with your child performing fundamental skill such as throwing, kicking, batting, and catching. This national program uses safe and fun equipment. Learn how to teach yoour child the proper mechanics involved in developing motor skills while your child develops the proper skills and builds confidence in a non-competitive environment.

Who: Children ages 3 1/2 - 5
Meets: Saturdays
Dates: January 30 - March 13 (No 2/20)
Time: 9:15 - 10:00 am
Location: KES Gym
Fee: $50 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 6 Max. 16
Instructor: Robyne Brennan
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Imagination Stations

This program offers the opportunity to meet other parents and toddlers in a playgroup atmosphere. Parents will help their toddlers explore the different stations such as free play, puppets, drama, crafts, stories, songs, messy play, & more. There will be time for parents to discuss different toddler issues as well. What a great social experience for both you and your toddler.

Who: Children ages 1 1/2 - 4
Meets: Thursdays
Session I: January 14 - February 11
Session II: March 4 - April 1
Session III: April 22 - May 20
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Fee: $40 / $30 siblings each session (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 15
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Shelly Thompson

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Music Together

Create a rich musical environment with activities to support gross motor development as well as stimulate creative expression. Parent/caregiver participation is essential. Great for siblings to attend together with its mixed age format. Lots of movement, instrument play, and fun! Includes a different CD & song book, plus new songs each session.

Who: Children ages 0 - 5
Meets: Mondays
Session I: January 11 - March 22 (No 1/18)
Session II: April 5 - June 14 (No 5/31)
Times: a) 9:30 - 10:15 am b) 10:30 - 11:15 am
Fees: $160 / $75 siblings each session / free for siblings under 8 months (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 12
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Carrie Howes, Music Together

Lets Get Dirty

Toddlers will have fun finger painting with pudding, making shaving cream art, making their own goop, and lots more.
Moms - leave the mess to us!

Who: Children ages 2 - 3
Meets: Fridays
Session I: February 26 - March 26
Session II: April 23 - May 21
Time: 9:30 - 10:15 am
Fee: $40 / $30 siblings each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Shelly Thompson

Pre-School Gymnastics

Students will be introduced to basic floor tumbling such as front rolls, back rolls, cartwheels, handstands and bridges. They will learn to walk front and back on the balance beam as well as hops, skips and little jumps.

Who: Boys & Girls ages 2.5 - 4
Meets: Tuesdays
Session I: January 27 - March 3 (No 2/17)
Session II: March 16 - April 20 (No 4/13)
Times: a) 9:00 - 9:45 am (ages 2.5 - 3) / b) 9:45 - 10:30 am (ages 3 - 4)
Fee: $65 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Max. 10 each session
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Maureen Aresco, Caffery's Dance School

Messy Art

Let your child be creative in a messy and fun way. From wood painting, watercolor, beads, sand fingerpainting and clay, your child will experience a wide variety of arts.

Who: Children ages 3 - 5
Meets: Tuesdays
Session I: January 26 - March 2
Session III: March 23 - April 27 (No 4/13)
Session III: May 11 - June 8
Time: 1:15 - 2:00 pm
Fee: $50 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Holly Falivene

Pee Wee Soccer

Pre-schoolers will learn the basic fundamentals of soccer this winter with some fun drills, skills, and small-sided games. Please wear sneakers and shinguards.

Who: Boys and Girls ages 3 - 5
Meets: Wednesdays
Dates: January 20 - March 3 (No 2/17)
Times: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $65 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 20
Location: BES Gym
Instructor: North American Soccer Camps Staff

Pre-K Mad Scientists

Have fun learning about science! Children will participate in hands-on interactive experiments.

I a) Shapes & Structures - Use a Geoboard and a Magnatile. Create your own structure to take home. I b) Color Lab - Learn about the colors of the rainbow and have fun with color mixing.
II a) Digging for Dinosaurs - Learn the differences between meat and plant eating animals, look at dinosaur teeth, and go on a mini-dinosaur dig.
II b) Space Frontiers - Learn about space and take home your own mini-rocket.
III a) Wiggly World of Worms - Get your hands dirty while learning about worms. Look up close with a magnifying glass to see how they live.
III b) Let's Look Closely - Discover a world through the use of mirrors, microscopes, and magnifying glasses. Take home a magnifying glass and continue to explore.
Who: Boys & Girls ages 3 - 5
Meets: Wednesdays
Session I: February 24 (Shapes / Color)
Session II: March 24 (Dinosaurs / Space)
Session III: April 28 (Worms / Microscopes)
Times: a) 1:30 - 2:00 pm b) 2:10 - 2:40 pm
Fees: $15 each session / $22 for both classes the same day (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 15
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Mad Science of Southeastern CT Staff

Horseback Riding

This beginner horseback riding class will cover grooming, saddling, riding, safety skills, as well as fun games. Lessons are geared for the novice rider, but students with experience are welcome too. All equipment will be provided. Participants should wear pants. A heeled shoe (boots) is preferred. English saddles will be used. The facillity is lighted. For more info., visit www.dreammeadowfarm.com or call Tracy at 345-8672.

Parent/Tot (ages 3 - 5)
Meets: Wednesdays, May 5 - June 9
Time: 11:30 -12:30 pm
Limit: Max. 3 per time slot

Fee: $195 (non-res. add $10)
Location: Dream Meadow Farm, 412 Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum
Instructor: Tracy DeGennaro

Youth Programs - Enrichment

Creative Art

Explore a world of creativity! Children will create a variety of different projects from wood to crafts to paper art. Come use your imagination to make wonderful treasures. Please bring a smock or a shirt that can get messy. Please bring a neat snack too!

Who: Boys and Girls grades K - 4
Meets: Mondays at BES / Fridays at KES
Session Ia: January 25 - February 22 (No 2/15) at BES
Session Ib: January 29 - February 26 (No 2/19) at KES
Session IIa: March 8 - 29 at BES
Session IIb: March 12 - April 9 (No 4/2) at KES
Session IIIa: April 19 - May 10 at BES
Session IIIb: April 23 - May 14 at KES
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Fee: $48 each session (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 7 Max. 20
Location: KES / BES All-Purpose Room
Instructor: Holly Falivene

Newington Children's Theatre presents The Secret Garden

Don't miss this fabulous performance of young actors and singers. This musical adaptation of the classic children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett will entertain children and adults. When Mary Lennox is sent to live in England after the death of her parents in India, she finds Misselthwaite Manor to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle is rarely home and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced that he's an incurable invalid. Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the gardener's apprentice, Dickon, a young man who can talk to animals, Mary coaxes the garden back to life. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it, allowing Mary to help restore Colin to health and a reunion with his father. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Date: Wednesday, February 17
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 pm
Fee: $7 Adults / $6 children ages 2 - 12
Location: HK HS Auditorium

Creative Card Making

Come and create cards for family and friends. Sign up for one, two or all six theme related classes.

Who: Boys & Girls grades K - 4
Meets: Tuesdays
Session I: January 26 (Happy Birthday)
Session II: February 2 (Valentine's Day)
Session III: March 9 (St. Patrick's Day)
Session IV: March 30 (Springtime / Easter)
Session V: April 20 (Thank You)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fees: $15 each session / $12 for 2 or more classes (non-residents add $5 each)
Location: HES Art Room
Instructor: Shelly Thompson

Hocus Pocus! Magic Workshops

Have fun learning basic introductory magic while building self-confidence and dexterity. Five different tricks will be taught and each child will receive a magic kit which includes 5 tricks, an instruction sheet describing each trick, and a magic wand. Kids will also be entertained by Tom O’Brien’s own act. This workshop will teach new tricks for those that who took Magic last fall.

Who: Boys & Girls ages 5 - 12
Meets: Wednesdays
Session I: Thursday, February 4 at HES library
Session II: Wednesday, February 24th at BES library
Session III: Thursday, March 4 at KES library
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $20 each session (non-res. add $5)
Limit: Min. 10 Max. 20
Instructor: Tom O’Brien, Professional Magician

Acting

This multi-faceted program includes theater games, concentration exercises, creative movement, imagination play, sense work, and basic stage skills. This workshop will focus on developing each child's creativity and self-confidence.

Who: Boys and Girls grades K - 4
Meets: Tuesdays (KES) / Thursdays (BES)
Session I: February 23 - April 6 at KES
Session II: February 25 - April 8 at BES
Time: 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Fee: $90 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 7 Max. 20
Location: KES Music Rm. / BES Gym
Instructor: Performing Arts Staff

Mad Scientists (ages 6-12)

Have fun learning about science and participate in hands-on interactive experiments.

I: Winter topics include:
Detective Science - create and analyze finger prints, examine dental records, take home an identification kit. Earthworks - learn how rocks and minerals are created, how mountains are formed, and what causes earthquakes.
Kitchen Chemistry - turn chemical reactions into a tasty snack; build a mini-solar cooker to take home
Mad Science Machines - assemble a catapult, rig a pulley system & build a rocket racer.
Movie Effects - discover how 3-D images are made, make an anaglyph drawing, create your own animation.
Walloping Weather - investigate why it rains, what causes lightning, & how to predict weather. Make a UV detector.

II: Spring topics include:
Lab Works - learn how to manipulate laboratory equipment; take home your own Graduated Gear tm .
Junior Reactors - Create a tiny world of atoms with your own Atomic Coins tm! Mix up a few reactive ingredients.
pH Phactor - Dip into the world of acids and bases and use your very own Reaction Tube tm!Slime Time - Create slime and have a fun gooey time!
The Glow Show - Explore glow-in-the-dark technology. Make secret messages using your own Blacklight Writer tm.
Chem in a Flash - Perform instantaneous experiments with split-second reactions. Take home an action flask.

Who: Boys & Girls ages 6 - 12
Meets: Wed. at HES / Thurs. at KES
Session Ia: February 24 - March 31 at HES
Session Ib: February 25 - April 1 at KES
Session IIa: April 21 - May 26 at HES
Session IIb: April 22 - May 27 at KES
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $80 each session (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 10 Max. 20
Location: HES or KES Libraries
Instructor: Mad Science of Southeastern CT Staff

Horseback Riding

This beginner horseback riding class will cover grooming, saddling, riding, safety skills, as well as fun games. Lessons are geared for the novice rider, but students with experience are welcome too. All equipment will be provided. Participants should wear pants. A heeled shoe (boots) is preferred. English saddles will be used. The facillity is lighted. For more info., visit www.dreammeadowfarm.com or call Tracy at 345-8672.

Ages 6 & up
Session I: Mondays, May 3 - June 14 (No 5/31)
Session II: Tuesdays, May 4 - June 8
Session IV: Saturdays, May 8 - June 5
Times: a) 5:30 - 7:00 pm / b) 11:00 - 12:30 pm (Sat. only)
Limit: Max. 4 per time slot

Parent/Tot (ages 3 - 5)
Meets: Wednesdays, May 5 - June 9
Time: 11:30 -12:30 pm
Limit: Max. 3 per time slot

Fee: $195 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: Dream Meadow Farm, 412 Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum
Instructor: Tracy DeGennaro

Video Game Design

Design, create, and edit your own two dimensional arcade-style video game. Design the action, create the characters, and edit the objectives and outcomes.

Who: Children ages 6 - 11
Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES
Session I: January 28 - February 25 (no 2/18) at HES
Session II: January 29 - February 26 (no 2/19) at KES
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $100 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: KES or HES Library
Instructor: Computer Explorers Staff

Once Upon a Comic Book

Write and design your own comic book tales about princesses, goblins, genies and princes. Create your own characters (even scary looking monsters!) for your comic book scenes.

Who: Children ages 7 - 12
Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES
Session I: April 22 - May 13 at HES
Session II: April 23 - May 14 at KES
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $100 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: KES or HES Library
Instructor: Computer Explorers Staff

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Youth / Teen Programs - Fitness

Karate Kids

Children will have the opportunity to meet friends and build self-esteem while learning the meaning of self-respect, respect for others, self-discipline, concentration, and self-control. Students will be introduced to Washin-Ryu Karate-Do, a unique form of traditional Japanese Karate.

Who: Boys & Girls ages 6 - 12
Meets: Mondays at HES / Wednesdays at KES
Session I: January 25 - May 24 (No 2/15, 4/12) at HES
Session II: January 27 - May 26 (No 2/17, 4/14) at KES. Classes will meet at normal time on half days.
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $80 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: HES or KES Gym
Instructor: Mike Moan, 7th Degree Black Belt
Assistants: Mrs. Wheeler, 2nd degree brown belt (HES) / Ms. Brown, 1st degree black belt (KES)

Cheerleading

Students will learn a new jump each week as well as how to base a stunt and low-level lift. The group will practice motions and techniques to tight straight movements. A short cheer routine to music will be worked on weekly. Some tumbling will also be incorporated. Please wear shorts, leotard or shirt that can be tucked in. Please wear long hair in a ponytail.

Meets: Wednesdays
Who: Children ages 7 - 11
Session I: January 20 - February 24 (No 2/17)
Session II: March 10 - April 7
Times: a) 5:30 - 6:15 pm (advanced) / b) 6:15 - 7:00 pm (beginners)
Fee: $60 (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Max. 10
Location: HK New MS Cafeteria
Instructor: Ms. Ashlee, Caffery's Dance School

Indoor Soccer

Learn the fundamentals of soccer! Kids will participate in fun drills and play small sided games. Please wear sneakers and shinguards.

Who: Children in grades 1 - 3
Meets: Saturdays
Dates: January 30 - March 13 (No 2/20)
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Fee: $35 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 18
Location: KES Gym
Coaches: Chris Williams and Ed Marchetti, HK Recreation Youth Soccer Coaches

Skyhawks Soccer and T-Ball

This introductory sports program is designed to promote a philosophy of fun while learning soccer and T-ball for younger kids. Eager minds can explore two different sports without the pressure to choose one over another. Participants will learn sports skills and basic team strategies through unique games and drills. Fee includes a T-shirt.

Who: Boys and Girls ages 4 - 7
Meets: Wednesdays
Dates: April 21 - May 26
Times: a) 4:30 - 5:20 pm (ages 4 - 5) / b) 5:30 - 6:20 pm (ages 5 - 7)
Fee: $65 (non-residents add $10)
Location: BES Gym / Outside
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff

Hotshot Basketball Shooting Contest

This state-wide event challenges a player’s speed, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding ability. Each player will have one minute to shoot from “hotspots” placed on the court. The top scorer in each division will move on to the county level of the competition. Sponsored by the CT Recreation and Parks Association. Look for a detailed flyer in the schools!

Who: Boys & girls ages 9 - 15
Date: Sunday, January 24 (Snow date: 1/31)
Time: 11:30 - 2:00 pm
Fee: $5 (must pre-register) / there will be a $5 late fee if you do not pre-register
Location: HK High School Fieldhouse

2nd Grade Basketball

Learn the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, passing, shooting, & defense. This instructional program is a great way for young players to prepare for the HK Rec. Youth Basketball League and develop skills.

Who: Children in 2nd grade
Meets: Saturdays
Dates: January 30 - March 13 (No 2/20)
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 pm
Fee: $50 (non-residents add $10)
Location: KES Gym
Coach: Ryan Murray

Corkum’s Baseball Mini-Camp

This 2-day clinic will consist of a series of drills and instructional games which will educate, train, and create a feeling of enjoyment one will get from participating in baseball. Throwing, fielding, hitting, and team play are the major areas of concentration.

Who: Children ages 8 - 12
Meets: Thursday and Friday
Dates: April 15 & 16
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 pm
Fee: $65 (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK HS Fieldhouse / Field
Instructor: Chris Corkum’s Baseball Inc.

Golf Basics for Juniors

Learn the fundamentals, feel the golf swing, and take it to the golf course. This is designed for the junior golfer who is new to the game as well as experienced golfers who need to work on the fundamentals of the swing. Class will cover the full swing, approach shots, and the short game, as well as strategy, etiquette, and the rules of the game.

Who: Ages 8 - 14
Meets: Wednesdays
Dates: May 5 - 26
Time: 5:00 - 6:15 pm
Fee: $80, includes range balls non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 6 Max. 12
Location: Miner's Hill Golf Course, Middletown
Instructor: Skip Rotondo, PGA golf professional

Gymnastics

Students will be introduced to basic floor tumbling as well as some apparatus use. Students will work on front rolls, back rolls, cartwheels, handstands and bridges. They will learn to walk front and back on the balance beam as well as hops, skips and little jumps. Participants will also be introduced to the beam and low-rail bar, and learn squats and straddles on the vault.

Who: Boys & Girls grades K - 3
Meets: Tuesdays
Dates: March 16 - April 20 (No 4/13)
Times: a) 3:30 - 4:15 pm / b) 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $65 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 12 each time slot
Location: BES gym
Instructor: Maureen Aresco, Caffery's Dance School

Kids Focus on Fitness

Kids - get off those couches and into the gym. This exciting after school class is designed to bring fun and fitness together under one roof. The class is new every week! The workout is made up of partner and team relays, obstacle courses, fitness games and circuits. Kids will get a cardio workout, increase strength and endurance, and learn a sense of "team" through partner and group work. Nutrition and other healthy topics will also be discussed. Conveniently scheduled after school! Keep your kids moving this winter! Please wear sneakers and bring water bottle. Visit www.shorelinefocusonfitness.com

Who: Boys and Girls grades 1 - 4
Meets: Mondays
Session I: January 25 - March 8 (No 2/15)
Session II: March 22 - May 3 (No 4/12)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $75 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 6 Max. 14
Location: KES Gym
Instructor: Lori Marriott, Shoreline Focus on Fitness

Pre-Teen Focus on Fitness

PRE-TEENS…get off those couches and into the gym! This is an exciting after school class that is designed to bring fun and fitness together under one roof. The class is new every week! The workout is made up of partner and team relays, obstacle courses, fitness games and circuits. Students will get a cardio workout, increase strength and endurance, and learn a sense of "team" through partner and group work. Nutrition and other healthy topics will also be discussed. Conveniently scheduled after school. Get your kids moving! Please wear sneakers and bring water bottle. Visit www.shorelinefocusonfitness.com

Who: Boys and Girls grades 5 & 6
Meets: Wednesdays
Dates: February 24 - March 31
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee: $75 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 6 Max. 14
Location: HK New MS Gym
Instructor: Lori Marriott, Shoreline Focus on Fitness, LLC

Football Fundamentals

Players will work on the basic fundamentals of the game such as agility skillwork, pass blocking, running with the ball, catching and securing the ball, running patterns, blocking, throwing skills, footwork for passing, handing off the ball, defensive drills, and game-like settings. Please wear sneakers and sweats/ or warm-ups.

Who: Boys in grades 3 - 8
Meets: Saturdays
Dates: February 20 - March 20 (No 3/13)
Times: a) 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Grades 3 - 5)
b) 4:00 - 5:30 pm (Grades 6 - 8)
Fee: $20 (gr. 3 - 5) / $30 (gr. 6 - 8)
Location: HK HS Fieldhouse
Coaches: Rob Grasso, Greg Annino, Tom Grasso, and Mike Baklilk

Hip Hop Dance

Classes will cover the foundation of break dance, popping and waving, hip hop steps, party moves, popular party line dances, and innovative dance games. Professional instructor Austin Dailey, AKA Boy Red Supreme, shows students his creative approach to teaching street funk moves. Students will discover and develop their own freestyle ability. Besides learning new dance skills and some history about Hip Hop, Austin’s main goal is to get kids to build their self image. Only the hottest and appropriate dance music is used in class, so come find the beat and get funky when moving your feet. All beginners are welcome and no experience is needed.

Who: Boys and girls in grades K - 6
Meets: Thursdays
Session I: January 21 - March 11 (No 2/18)
Session II: April 1 - May 20 (No 4/15)
Times: a) 4:30 - 5:15 pm (Gr. K - 3) / b) 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Gr. 4 - 6)
Limit: Min. 7
Location: HK HS Cafeteria
Fee: $75 each session (non-res. add $10)
Instructor: Austin Dailey, Red Supreme Productions

Teen Programs

Babysitter's Training Program

Learn how to become a safe and responsible babysitter! This American Red Cross class covers topics such as Basic Child Care, First Aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies, and injury prevention as well as covering other important topics to prepare young adults for babysitting. An excellent opportunity to help students build self-confidence as well as job leadership and decision-making skills. Completion of the course will give students the opportunity to add their names to the HK Recreation Dept.’s Babysitting Referral List. Fee includes a Red Cross Babysitting Manual & certificate. There will be a CPR for Babysitter's session, an extension of the Babysitting course that will certify Babysitter's in Basic First Aid as well as Infant and Child CPR. Must take the Babysitting Class first.

Who: Students ages 11 - 15
Meets: Mondays
Session I: February 22 - March 8
Session II: March 22 - April 5
CPR Session: M/W, April 19 & 21
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Limit: Min. 6 Max. 15
Location: HK Old MS Room A-114
Fee: $70 each session (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Terri Benoit, American Red Cross

For more info. on Child Safety and Home Alone Tips, please check out this website: www.McGruff.org

"When I'm in Charge"

This American Red Cross class teaches kids how to be responsible when at home. Topics include internet safety, gun safety, family communications, sibling care, basic emergency care & confidence building. Includes book.

Who: Children ages 9 & up
Session I: Monday, January 25 from 6:15 - 8:15 pm
Session II: Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: $25 each session (non-residents add $5)
Location: HK Old MS A-114
Instructor: Teri Benoit, American Red Cross

Archery

Enjoy shooting while learning the history of archery and the proper terminology that goes with the sport. Classes are taught with emphasis on safety and proper technique. There will be a "Carnival Day" where you will have the chance to play "archery games" & win prizes. Archery teaches patience, concentration and attention to detail. Being an individual sport, you will learn and have fun at your own pace. Individual equipment (bows, arrows, armguards) is provided.

Who: Children ages 8 - 17
Meets: Wednesdays
Session I: January 13 - February 10
Session II: March 3 - 31
Session III: April 21 - May 19
Times: a) 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Beginner)
b) 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Advanced)
Limit: Min. 5 Max. 10 per time slot
Fee: $60 each session (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK HS Cafeteria
Instructor: William Hall, U.S. Regional Champion

Fencing

With a rich tradition dating back hundreds of years, fencing is an Olympic sport that helps develop both large and fine motor skills. It encourages strategic thinking as well as physical development. Using the foil as the introductory weapon, students will learn proper technique for basic footwork and handwork as well as simple attack, and defense techniques. Students will learn through a combination of personal and group instruction, as well as partner drills. Equipment will be supplied with an emphasis will be on the proper and responsible use of weapons and protective gear. There will also be an introduction to electrical scoring equipment. Please wear a good pair of sneakers, t-shirt and long sweatpants.

Who: Students ages 9 - 15
Meets: Thursdays
Dates: January 21 - March 18 (No 2/18)
Times: a) 5:30 - 6:30 pm (ages 9 - 12 / Beginners) / b) 6:45 - 7:45 pm (ages 11 - 15 and has experience)
Fees: $110 / $90 if you have own equipment (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 4 Max. 8
Location: HK New MS Cafeteria
Instructor: Peter Barnett

Crossroads Driving School

I: Full Program - this course includes 30 hours of classroom which includes the safe driving, drug and alcohol program, plus 8 hours of behind-the-wheel. Most insurance companies offer a discount if you take this full course. Driving sessions will be scheduled by the instructor. Dates listed are classroom only. Fee: $475 (non-residents add $10)

II: Safe Driving / Drug & Alcohol Program - this 8-hour course fulfills the mandatory requirement of the State of CT for license applicants who choose a Home Training Program. New - this course is required for all drivers, including those over the age of 18. Fee: $125

Required by State Law! Parent/Student Informational Class:
All parents of students who are under the age of 18 and student drivers must attend orientation in the HK HS Seminar Room. Students will not receive a certificate unless they, as well as at least one parent, attend this 2-hr. class. Jan. 7th or April 1st from 6:30 - 8:30 pm or Feb. 6th from 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Please note, students must attend all classes and can make up a class (i.e if they miss an afternoon class, can attend the evening class the same day).

Who: Students 16 years old & up (must turn 16 before the 1st class)
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Please list time when registering)
Fees: I: $475 (Full Program, includes Safe Driving) (non-residents add $10)
II: $125 (Safe Driving Only)
Location: HK HS Room C-220 or C-111
Instructor: Diane Stanley and Nancy McGee

For more info, please visit www.crdrivingschool.com

Full Program: Session Ia: January 7 - March 23 (1/7 - Parent/Student Informational Class, 6:30 - 8:30 pm)
(No 1/14, 1/19, 2/4, 2/11, 2/16, 2/18, 3/11)
Session Ib: April 1 - June 8 (4/1 - Parent/Student Informational Class, 6:30 - 8:30 pm)
(No 4/13, 4/15, 4/22, 5/13, 6/3)

Safe Driving Program:
Session IIa: January 7, 12, 21, 26 (1/7 - Parent/Student Informational Class, 6:30 - 8:30 pm)
Session IIb: April 1, 6, 8, 20 (4/1 - Parent/Student Informational Class, 6:30 - 8:30 pm)

Safe Driving Program (Weekend Course!)
Session IIc: Sat./Sun., February 6 & 7; 12:00 - 4:00 pm (2/6 - Parent/Student Informational Class, 12-2 pm)

SAT 101 - Prep Workshops

Need helpful hints and strategies for the SAT but only a few hours to spare? We have the course for you. Whether you have taken the SAT or it is your first time, this course is designed to provide helpful hints and strategies for both the math and verbal sections of the SAT. Each session consists of two hours of math and two hours of writing and reading, that are taught by experienced certified teachers. Please bring your calculator.

Who: HS Students
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Session I: February 23 & 25
Session II: March 16 & 18
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Fee: $100 each session (includes materials)
Limit: Min. 5 Max. 20
Location: HK HS Room C-212
Instructors: Tracey Saltus and Angela Miller, HK HS Teachers

Lifeguard Training

Become a certified Lifeguard! Students will also become certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, & Standard First Aid. Fee includes book, pocket mask, & certifications. Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously of crawl & breast strokes; swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet, & swim back with object.

Who: Students ages 15 & up
Meets: Mondays, March 1 - April 5 / Saturdays, March 20 & 27
Time: (M) 6:45 - 9:00 pm (S) 9:00 - 1:00 pm (times may vary)
Limit: Max. 10
Location: HK HS Rm. C-101 / Pool
Fee: $180 (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Robyne Brennan, LGT Instructor