Program

Winter/Spring 2020 Program Information

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Certification are imperative to the process of getting hired on as an official Red Cross certified lifeguard. Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written skills. The certification, which includs First Aid, CPRand AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. The American Red Cross is the most respected source for training and certification of this kind. Sign up early! Maximum number of 15 participants for the session.

Pre-requisites include the following:

- Participants MUST be 15 years old by the last day of class in order to enroll;

- Pre-test will be conducted to ensure strength and safety in the water;

- All dates during the session are mandatory to pass the class.

Dates: April 21 - April 24

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (every day)

Cost: $250.00/participant

Ages: 15 and older

Location: East Longmeadow High School Pool

This is an entry level course designed to teach age appropriate skills necessary to care for children of all ages using team babysitting, mother's helper and individual babysitting concepts. The course focuses on safety with emphasis on prevention.

* NEW: All student s will receive CPR/First Aid training and certifications upon completion.* Sign up early! Maximum number is 15 participants per session. Certifications will be received after taking one class.

Session 1: February 15

Session 2: April 21 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $75.00/participant

Ages: 10-15 years old

Location: Recreation Department (Activity Room)

Enjoy a Friday night out a month with XTAC Extended! In Summer 2019, the East Longmeadow Recreation Department introduced a brand new travel camp that takes teens on trips Monday-Thursday. Now, we want to extend the fun with a trip one Friday night per month through the school year!

Dates:

January 10: Springfield Thunderbirds Game

February 21: Powder Ridge Ski Area- Tubing

March 27: Pinz Bowling

May 29: Hartford Yard Goats Game Time: 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Cost: $65.00/child Ages: 5-11 graders

Location: Recreation Department (Activity Room)

The Safe@Home by SafeSitter is a program designed to prepare kids to be safe when they are home alone. This program teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the SafeSitter First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.

Session 1: February 18

Session 2: March 14

Session 3: May 23 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $20.00/child Ages: 4-6 grade

Location: Recreation Department (Activity Room)

Experience the best of robotic technology by assembling and taking home your very own Forklift Robot! Using a wired controller, you can command the robot to move forward, backward, turn, grip, lift, and lower. This amazing robot is like a mini industrial forklift, with the ability to life up to 100 grams in weight! Just like a real engineer, you will put your mind in motion with intelligent thinking. You will also compete in our Minds in Motion robotic battles, free building with hundreds of robotic parts!

Days: Tuesdays

Dates: February 25 - March 24

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $160.00/child Ages: 9-14 year olds

Location: Recreation Department (Activity Room)

Join certified Children's Yoga Instructor, Beth Haller, for six weekly sessions of Yoga & Mindfullness for Preschoolers! Each week of this evidence-based program, we will learn new yoga poses and breathing tools to make ourselves happy and healthy in a fun environment. This is a parent/caregiver and child class, so wear your comfy clothes as we explore balance, strength and focus!

Days: Tuesdays

Session 1: February 4 - March 10

Session 2: April 7 - May 12

Time: 0-3 years old: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 4-5 years old: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $45.00/child Ages: 0-5 year olds

Location: Little Red Schoolhouse

Explore the world of Mini Preschool! This program is a child's first introduction into the world of school. Children can socialize with peers and separate from caregivers in a comfortable environment. It allows your child to ease into routines of school with short sessions for family friendly flexibility. The class will focus on beginning social interactions, sensory motor exploration, and play experiences to promote language, motor and cognitive skills while nurturing and supporting their emotional development. Sign up quick! Maximum number of 10 kids per session.

Days: Mondays

Session 1: January 6 - February 24

Session 2: April 6 - May 11

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $89.00/child

Ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Location: Little Red Schoolhouse

Cardio Strength

Test your heart, muscles and have fun together with our certified instructors! For any ability and for 18+. Sign up now and start your path to better health!

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays

Session 1: January 6 - March 11

Session 2: March 30 - June 1

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

Cost: $50/person, $45 for senior discount

Location: Birchland Park Middle School Cafeteria

Yoga

Days: Wednesdays

Session 1: January 8 - March 4

Session 2: April 1 - May 27

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

Cost: $40/person, $35 for senior discount

Location: Birchland Park Middle School Cafeteria