Youth Programs - Sports & Fitness
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: Wednesdays
Dates: March 7 - April 11
Time: 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Location: BES Gym
Fee: $55 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 6 Max. 16
Instructor: Robyne Brennan
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nstructor: Michele Ouellettgram offers the opportunity to meet other parents and toddlers in a playgroup atmosphere. Parents will help their toddlers explore the different stations sush ree play,
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
Dates: January 23 - March 19 (No 2/20)
Times: a) 9:30 - 10:15 am
b) 10:30 - 11:15 am
Fees: $140 / $65 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 experimenting and playing with different items that will engage their creativity. Come play with goop, shaving cream, finger paints, and other theme-related materials. Moms, dads, caregivers - leave the mess to us!
Who: Children age 2 - 4
Meets: Wednesdays
Session 1: January 18 - February 15
Session 2: March 14 - April 11
Session 3: May 2 - 30
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am
Fee: $45 / $30 siblings each session non-res. add $10)
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Tracy Distasio
Tumble Tots
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: Children ages 2.5 - 4
Meets: Tuesdays
Dates: March 13 - April 10
Time: 9:30 - 10:15 am
Fee: $65 (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Max. 10
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Maureen Aresco, Caffery's Dance School
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 18 - February 29 (No 2/22)
Times: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $65 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 20
Location: HES Gym
Instructor: UK International Soccer Camp Staff
Pre-School Nature Program
Bring your imagination, sense of wonder, respect for nature, and appreciation for the little things in life to Barking Frog Farm's Nature Program. Through stories, activities, games, and projects, we will explore the natural world. We will play with natural materials, talk about animals and their habitats, and explore the natural settings just outside our door.Who: Children ages 3 - 5
Meets: Thursdays
Session 1: February 2 - March 15 (No 2/23)
Session 2: April 5 - May 17 (No 4/19)
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am
Fee: $65 (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Ann Courcy, Barking Frog Farm
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 & drills.Who: Boys and Girls ages 4 - 5
Meets: Wednesdays
Dates: May 16 - June 13
Times: 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Fee: $60 (non-residents add $10)
Location: HES Gym / Outside
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
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 KES / Fridays at BES
Session 1: January 20 - February 10 at BES
Session 2: January 23 - February 13 at KES
Session 3: March 2 - 23 at BES
Session 4: March 12 - April 2 at KES
Session 5: April 30 - May 21 at KES
Session 6: May 11 - June 8 (No 5/25) at BES
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Fee: $48 each session (non-residents add $10)
Location: KES or BES All-Purpose Room
Instructor: Tracy Distasio
Young Chefs of HK
Young Chefs is a unique culinary experience which will offer cooking classes to children in a safe environment that will encourage discovery and creativity. Each visit will be a new experience with fresh monthly themes and exciting new programs. Students sharpen their skills by employing the mantra, "Mise en Place" which, in the cooking world, translates into "Everything in its place." Young chefs will learn basics in kitchen safety, proper food handling, food preparation, cooking and baking techniques, presentation, and so much more! At the end of each workshop the young chef will leave with a packet of info on how to recreate what we made in class and tasty treats for their family to try.
Workshops include:
Session 1: January 18 - Learn how to make a meal for your family. Learn how to make delicious homemade pizza dough!
Session 2: February 8 - Gear up for Valentine’s Day! We will be making fun Valentine’s Day treats to take home.
Session 3: March 6 - Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day. This month we will be making pots of gold! We will be making, decorating and putting together shamrock sugar cookie flower pots. Please note this class will be on Tuesday.
Session 4: April 4 - Spring is here! This month we will be making edible bookworms and snake bites! We will be using rice crispy treats to put together our bookworms. Our snakes will be made out of crescent rolls and lots of good treats inside.
Session 5: May 2 - Celebrate Cinco De Mayo. This month we will be making homemade tortillas and salsa that we will use to make homemade quesadillas!
Session 6: June 6 - Let’s gear up for summer. This month we will be making some treats that will give us great energy for all our outdoor activities. We will be making smoothies, blueberry muffins and summer trail mix.Who: Boys and Girls grades K - 4
Meets: Wednesdays (please note: 3/6 will be Tues.)
Time: 4:15 - 5:45 pm
Fee: $30 each session (includes food) (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 7 Max. 15
Location: HK HS B-112
Instructor: Joanna Siciliano, HK HS Culinary Arts
Group Guitar Lessons
This rewarding and fun workshop is for the beginner to slightly-experienced guitar player. The group learning environment is perfect for those who enjoy playing and learning music with others without the pressure of being one on one with a private instructor. Students will learn how to tune the guitar, read music, use proper form, hold and use a guitar pick, identify string names and locate notes on the fingerboard, develop an ear for music, play simple melody progressions, chords, and scales. Student will also be encouraged to explore and create their own music. The course will be led by Fischer Music School owner and head guitar instructor, Charles Domler. Students must bring their own guitar. Electric or acoustic guitars are acceptable. Workbooks will be provided by instructor. Guitars can be purchased or rented at Charles Music School of Centerbrook, CT. www.charlesmusicschool.com
Who: Boys and Girls grades 2 - 6
Meets: Mondays
Session 1: January 23 - March 5 (No 2/20)
Session 2: April 2 - May 14 (No 4/16)
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Fee: $75 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 4 Max. 6
Location: HK Old MS Art Room
Instructor: Charles Domler, Charles Music School
February Vacation Entertainment!
BubbleMania - Comedy with a Drip
An extremely unique popular program combining high energy entertainment with artistic achievement, BubbleMania is loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Casey's creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble art forms to "trapping" people inside bubbles! Best suited for ages 5 & up.Date: Friday, February 24 from 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Fee: $5 Adults / $4 children ages 2 - 12 payable at the door
Location: HK HS Auditorium
Chess
Have fun learning and playing chess. Improve your problem solving skills. Make difficult and strategic decisions independently. Foster your creative thinking. Chess is to the mind what exercise is to the body. No previous knowledge required!
Who: Boys and Girls grades 1 - 8
Meets: Thursdays
Dates: January 12 - March 8 (No 2/23)
Time: 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Fee: $125 (non-res. add $10)
Location: KES All-Purpose Room
Instructor: Dr. Ani Deshpande, US Chess Federation Certified Coach, two-time Wisconsin State Champion
Creative Greeting Cards
Come and create cards for family and friends. Sign up for one, two or all four theme related classes.Who: Boys & Girls grades K - 4
Session 1: Wednesday, January 11 (Thank you)
Session 2: Tuesday, February 7 (Valentine)
Session 3: Wednesday, March 14 (St. Paddy's)
Session 4: Wednesday, April 4 (Easter / Spring)
Session 5: Wednesday, May 9 (Mother's Day)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fees: $15 each session / $65 for all 5 classes (non-residents add $5 each)
Location: HES Art Room
Instructor: Shelly Thompson
Wizard's School of Magic
Learn five magic tricks from Tom O'Brien, a professional magician, whose credits also include appearances on the Fox 61 Morning Show and WFSB's Better Connecticut. Tom is a master at his craft and is a wonderful and entertaining teacher as well. All students will receive their own magic kits containing the props necessary to perform them at home, and a magic wand! New tricks this session! Abracadabra!
Who: Boys & Girls ages 5 - 12
Meets: Wednesdays
Session 1: February 15 at HES library
Session 2: March 14 at BES library
Session 3: April 11 at KES library
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $20 each session (non-res. add $5)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 20
Instructor: Tom O’Brien, Professional Magician
Acting
Activities include exciting theater games, improvisational exercises, acting terminology, concentration exercises, voice and speech, sense memory, subtext, stage skills, and script work. At the end of the session, there will be an informal share to demonstrate what the participants worked on. New and exciting activities will be offered for past and experienced performers. Unleash your creativity!Who: Boys and Girls grades K - 4
Meets: Tuesdays (KES) / Thursdays (BES)
Session 1: February 28 - April 10 at KES
Session 2: March 1 - April 12 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
Have fun learning about science and participate in hands-on interactive experiments.
Sessions 1 & 2 Topics:
Watts-Up - learn about electricity and its role in natural phenomena. Make indoor lightning with our electrostatic generator.
Magnetic Magic - test for electromagnetic fields and build your own electromagnet.
Optical Illusions - build your own periscope, watch images change before your eyes. Seeing is not always believing.
Sonic Sounds - create movie effect sounds, use our multi-effects processor to make a tape of your altered voice.
Tantalizing Taste - carbonate and taste your own soda pop and take the Mad Science taste challenge.
Slime - explore the inner workings of silly putty and transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of slime.
Sessions 3 & 4 topics:
Bugs! - learn about bugs, how they fly, their unique eyesight, and how they defend themselves. See how camouflage works and build your own bug model.
Detective Science - create and analyze fingerprints, examine dental records, and make teeth impressions. Put your observation skills to the test and learn how to solve a crime.
Earthworks - discover what the earth is made of, learn about earthquakes and how mountains are formed. See minerals fluoresce. Create your own sedimentary stacker.
Kitchen Chemistry - hunt for starch, sugar and fats in foods, investigate a living organism that helps bread rise. Create your own mini-solar cooker.
Mad Science Machines - try out levers, wedges, incline planes, wheels, axels, and pulleys. Assemble a catapult, rig a pulley system, and build your own rocket racer.
Walloping Weather - investigate why it rains, what causes lightning, and about the sun's energy. Make a UV detector.
Who: Boys & Girls ages 6 - 12
Meets: Wed. at HES / Thurs. at KES
Session 1: February 29 - April 4 at HES
Session 2: March 1 - April 5 at KES
Session 3: May 2 - June 6 at HES
Session 4: May 3 - June 7 at KES
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $88 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 facility is lighted. For more info., visit www.dreammeadowfarm.com or call Tracy at 345-8672.Who: Boys and girls ages 6 & up
Session 1: Mondays, April 30 - June 11 (No 5/28)
Session 2: Tuesdays, May 1 - June 5
Session 3: Saturdays, May 5 - June 9
Times: a) 5:30 - 7:00 pm
b) 11:00 - 12:30 pm (Sat. only)
Fee: $195 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Max. 4 per time slot
Location: Dream Meadow Farm, 412 Candlewood Hill Rd. Higganum
Play-Well LEGOTM Engineering FUNdamentals
Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Design and build motorized machines, catapults, demolition derby cars, trucks and suspension bridges, buildings and other constructions. Includes directed projects with instruction, performance-oriented projects with guidance, and free-building time to construct that "really great project" with huge quantities of LEGOSTM. This is a fun, challenging, hands-on, and minds-on class suitable for LEGOTM novices to "maniacs."Who: Boys and Girls ages 7 & up (5 or 6 yr. olds can join if they have experience)
Meets: Wednesdays (S1) / Mondays (S2)
Session 1: January 25 - March 14 (No 2/8, 2/20)
Session 2: April 2 - May 14 (No 4/16)
Time: 3:45 - 5:15 pm (BES students will be supervised before class begins)
Fee: $105 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 10 Max. 16
Location: BES Library
Instructor: Play-Well Staff
Robotics to the Extreme
Using the amazing LEGO™ Mindstorms™ system, students will begin their study of the world of Robotics. This class focuses on using the powerful RCX programmable brick with various sensors. Young engineers will design their own courses to travel and will have an opportunity to challenge their friends.
Who: Children grades K - 5
Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES
Session 1: January 19 - February 16 (No 2/9) at HES
Session 2: January 20 - February 10 at KES
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $105 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: KES or HES Library
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Legos and more Legos
Attention all Lego builders beginner thru intermediate - come experience a fun and new way of building with Legos. This program will focus on individual team and group building. Students will learn how to use wheels, axles, levers, gears, pulleys and different building techniques to create various machines which will be powered with various motors and RCX bricks
Who: Children grades K - 5
Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES
Session 1: March 8 - 29 at HES
Session 2: March 2 - 23 at KES
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $105 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: KES or HES Library
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Engineering at its Best
Using the Elementary Engineering system, students will begin their study of the world of Engineering. This class focuses on group building and individual building. Our young engineers will design and build various engineering structures of tractors, windmills, conveyor belts and merry go rounds. This class focuses on using wheels, gears, axles, levers and pulleys.
Who: Children grades K - 5
Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES
Session 1: April 26 - May 17 at HES
Session 2: April 27 - May 18 at KES
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm (5/4 class at KES will meet from 1:00 - 2:30 pm on the half-day)
Fee: $105 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: KES or HES Library
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Robotics and Solar
Did you ever wonder which car moves faster…solar or battery powered? Join us as we investigate different theories of how solar energy affects cars, windmills and ferris wheels. Children will work in groups to create different solar projects. Please bring a snack.
Who: Children grades K - 5
Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES
Session 1: May 31 - June 14 at HES
Session 2: June 1 - 15 at KES
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Fee: $105 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: KES or HES Library
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Gem Mining
Find real gemstones from around the world. Kids will mine from gems and receive their very own book to identify and categorize the gems. Each kid will take home their gems, an ID book, and a gem case. Class will be held outdoors, so please dress appropriately.
Who: Children grades K - 6
Meets: Monday, April 30 (rain date 5/1)
Session 1: 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Session 2: 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Fee: $25 each session (non-residents add $5)
Limit: Min. 14 Max. 28 (14 per session)
Location: HK Old MS outside
Instructor: Peter Ogle, Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume
"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 1: Wednesday, January 25
Session 2: Thursday, March 8
Session 3: Thursday, April 26
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: $25 each session (non-residents add $5)
Location: HK Old MS A-119
Instructor: Teri Benoit, American Red Cross
Karate KidsChildren 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. Students can attend make-up classes at Mr. Moan's studio in Middletown.
Who: Boys & Girls ages 6 - 12
Meets: Mondays at HES / Wednesdays at KES
Session 1: January 23 - May 21 (No 2/20, 4/16) at HES
Session 2: January 25 - May 23 (No 2/22, 4/18) at KES. Class will meet at normal time on half-days.
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $88 each session (non-res. add $10)
Location: HES or KES Gym
Instructor: Mike Moan, 7th Degree Black Belt
Assistants: Mrs. Wheeler, 1st degree black belt (KES) / Michelle Haines, 3rd degree black belt (HES) / Michael Haines, 2nd degree black belt (HES)
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 1: February 1 - March 7 (No 2/22)
Session 2: April 4 - May 9 (No 4/18)
Time: 5:00 - 5;45 pm
Fee: $60 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Max. 10
Location: HK New MS Cafeteria
Instructor: Ms. Ashlee, Caffery's Dance School
Skyhawks Soccer and BaseBall
This introductory sports program is designed to promote a philosophy of fun while learning soccer and basebal. Older kids will improve their skills in a safe, non-competitive environment. 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 & drills.Who: Boys and Girls ages 6 - 8
Meets: Wednesdays
Dates: May 16 - June 13
Times: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Fee: $60 (non-residents add $10)
Location: HES 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: Thursday, December 29 (snow date 12/30)
Time: 12:30 - 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 28 - March 10 (No 2/25)
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 pm
Fee: $55 (non-residents add $10)
Location: KES Gym
Coach: Iam Gibson
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 19 & 20
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: Tuesdays
Dates: June 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 low-rail bar, and learn squats and straddles on the vault.Who: Boys & Girls grades K - 3
Meets: Tuesdays at BES / Fridays at KES
Session 1: January 10 - February 14 (No 1/17) at BES
Session 2: January 13 - February 10 at KES
Session 3: March 2 - April 13 (No 3/30, 4/6) at KES
Session 4: March 13 - April 10 (3:30 pm) at BES
Session 5: March 13 - April 10 (4:15 pm) at BES
Times: 3:30 - 4:15 pm (S 1-4) / 4:15 - 5:00 pm (S 5)
Fee: $65 each session (non-residents add $10)
Location: BES or KES 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 1: January 23 - March 5 (No 2/20)
Session 2: March 26 - May 7 (No 4/16)
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
Zumbatomic! Zumba for kids!
A fun healthy program designed for children using the Zumba Fitness concept. Classes are packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and are all to music kids love such as hip hop, reggaeton, cumbia, and more. Music and games make exercise fun! Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.
Who: Boys and Girls in Gr. K - 2
Meets: Tuesdays
Dates: January 24 - March 6 (No 2/21)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $30 (non-residents add $10)
Location: HES gym
Instructor: Irene Thelen, Certified Instructor
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
Session 1: Mondays, January 30 - February 13
Session 2: Thursdays, March 15 - 29
Session 3: Mondays, May 7 - 21
CPR Session: T/Th, April 3 & 5
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: $70 each session / $45 for CPR session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 6 Max. 12
Location: HK Old MS Room A-119
Instructor: Terri Benoit, American Red Cross
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Archery
Archery teaches patience, concentration, attention to detail while allowing room for individual advancement. Being an individual sport, children will have fun while learning the fundamentals of the sport at their own pace. Students will enjoy shooting bows while learning history and the proper terminology of the sport. Classes are taught with a strong emphasis on safety and proper shooting technique. There will be a "Scoring Day" where students may choose to keep score as an assessment of their progress from the session. Individual equipment such as bows, arrows, and armguards are provided.Who: Ages 8 - 17
Meets: Wednesdays
Session 1: January 18 - February 15
Session 2: March 14 - April 11
Session 3: May 2 - June 6 (No 5/16)
Times: a) 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Beginner)
b) 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Advanced)
Fee: $60 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Max. 10 per time slot
Location: HK HS Cafeteria
Instructor: Charles Ladd, Sagittarrian Archery Club
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 & handwork as well as simple attack, and defense techniques. There will be a combination of personal & group instruction, as well as partner drills. Equipment will be supplied with an emphasis on the proper and responsible use of weapons and protective gear. Electrical scoring equipment will also be used. Wear good sneakers, t-shirt & sweatpants.Who: Students ages 9 - 15
Meets: Thursdays
Dates: January 12 - March 8 (No 2/23)
Session 1: 5:30 - 6:30 pm (ages 9-12 / Beginners)
Session 2: 6:45 - 7:45 pm (ages 11-15 / has experience)
Fee: $110 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 4 Max. 8
Location: HK New MS Cafeteria
Instructor: Peter Barnett
Crossroads Driving School
OPTION 1 (Full 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)
OPTION 2 (Classroom - No Driving) - includes 30 hours of classroom which includes the safe driving, drug and alcohol program. No behind-the-wheel.
Fee: $250 (non-residents add $10)OPTION 3 (Safe Driving/Drug & Alcohol Program) - this 8-hr course fulfills the mandatory requirement of the State of CT for license applicants who choose a Home Training Program. Required for all drivers, including those over 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 on Thursday, January 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm or Tuesday, April 3rd from 6:30 - 8:30 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).
For more info, visit www.crdrivingschool.com
Who: Students 16 years old & up (must turn 16 before the 1st class)
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: a) 2:50 - 4:50 pm or b) 6:00 - 8:00 pm (January) / 6:30 - 8:30 pm (April)
(Please list time when registering)
Fees: $475 (Option 1) / $250 (Option 2) (non- residents add $10) / $125 (Option 3)
Location: HK HS Room C-220 or C-111
Instructor: Diane Stanley and Nancy McGeeOption 1 and 2 (classroom dates):
Session 1: January 10 - March 15 (1/5 - Parent/ Student Informational Class, 6:00 - 8:00 pm)
(No 1/17, 1/24, 1/26, 2/9, 2/11, 2/21, 2/23)
Session 2: April 5 - May 29 (4/3 - Parent/Student Informational Class, 6:30 - 8:30 pm)
(No 4/17, 4/19)Option 3 (Safe Driving Program):
Session 3: January 10, 12, 19 (plus 1/5 - Parent/ Student Informational Class, 6:00 - 8:00 pm)
Session 4: April 5, 10, 12 (plus 4/3 - Parent/ Student Informational Class, 6:30 - 8:30 pm)Option 3 (Safe Driving - Weekend Course!)
Session 5: Sundays, January 30 and February 6 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm (1/30 - 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 1: February 28 & March 1
Session 2: April 24 & 26
Session 3: May 22 & 24
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 5 - April 9 / Saturdays, March 24 (3/31 if needed)
Time: (M) 6:45 - 9:00 pm (S) 9:00 - 3:00 pm (time may vary)
Limit: Max. 10
Location: HK HS Rm. C-101 / Pool
Fee: $190 (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Robyne Brennan, LGT Instructor