Ages 11+ Motivating and Inspiring Minds—Ariane Bromberg The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute gives everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube “vlogger” style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content, and the colorful magazine format of the student book makes learning fun. From getting started with your business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date. No refunds after the registration deadline.

Join Val Chellin for four after-school sessions filled with fall-themed crafts and painting. Each session offers a creative way to capture the beauty of the autumn season.

Ages 8+ Motivating and Inspiring Minds—Ariane Bromberg Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether it is for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a mature and well-prepared child. This class for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone,” including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders and first aid tips. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Parents are encouraged to review the take-home information and discuss it with their child. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date. No refunds after the registration deadline.

Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy some spooky Jack-o-lantern themed cookie decorating!! At the end of this class you will bring home some very “spookily” decorated Pumpkin cookies for your family!! Yum!! A fun class activity is also planned while the cookies are drying. Includes supplies and ingredients.

Kids in the Kitchen Are you hungry after a busy day at school? Come create and enjoy tasty, healthy after school snacks! Then, you can do it all on your own at home! We will make a different simple snack at each session. *Registration deadlines are one week prior to class start date.

Mini Dragonaires Grades 4 & 5 Diana Gertken & Joel Green Does your 4th or 5th grader want more singing in their life? Join Mrs. Gertken & Mr. Green for after school choir! We will meet most Tuesdays for the months of October through December and there will be at least one performance opportunity. The rehearsal and performance schedule will be shared once school begins. Register for the $60.00 option if your student is new to Mini-Dragonaires and needs us to order them a performance shirt or for those wanting to order a new performance shirt. Register for the $45.00 option if your student already has a performance shirt from previous participation.

Spend a peaceful afternoon at Anderson Gardens, where you can unleash your creativity and paint the beautiful flora all around you. We've got everything covered with complimentary snacks and all the painting materials you'll need.

Intro to RC Car Racing Gr. K-8 Interested in RC Cars? Want to try racing them on a track? Then come join us as we explore what makes them work and get to try them out. Participants will leave with a better understanding and get some time testing out their driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or their own on approval. RC Car Racing Gr. K-12 Want to drive RC Cars on a track? Then come join us and you can test your driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or use their own on approval.

Ready, Set, Sew! BOOKMARKS (3rd grade and up): Do you love to read AND do you want to learn a new skill? Come learn basic sewing machine skills while making 3 bookmarks to take home! All materials and sewing tools will be provided. Bring a book along to read if you finish early! DRAWSTRING BACKPACK (4th grade and up): In this class you will learn basic sewing machine skills and make a drawstring backpack for yourself! No previous sewing skills are required, and all materials will be provided. ROLL UP PENCIL CASE (4th grade and up): Come create your own pencil case to take your art supplies on the go! No previous sewing skills are required, and all materials will be provided. You will even get a notebook and colored pencils to fill your case when you are finished sewing! *Registration deadlines are one week prior to class start date.

This Culinary STEM class is designed for kids to learn some Biology/Chemistry concepts as well as learning cooking techniques. We will be making 2 edible crafts: Edible DNA as well as Wintery Galaxy Popcorn. Let's have some fun while we cook, eat and learn about DNA, Genetics and Popcorn Chemistry. Includes supplies and ingredients.

In this STEM class we will be learning how Cotton Candy is made WITH and WITHOUT a machine. We will be exploring the science on how Cotton Candy is made by heating and spinning flavored sugar and Jolly Ranchers. We will also be playing games for fun prizes like a CARNIVAL and EVERY child will go home with Cotton Candy and Lots of Prizes. Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy the CARNIVAL. Includes supplies and ingredients.

Join us for a Squishmallow adventure!! Your favorite Squishmallow is needed to partner up with you for lots of games and relays - so make sure to bring it from home on the day of class!! Everyone will also receive a very special gift from Ms. B. Includes supplies and ingredients.

ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSES Tech Academy provides research-proven technology and STEM camps/classes for kids and teens ages 4-15. We believe learning should be fun, innovative, challenging and hands-on. Classes include Minecraft, Video Game Design, Programming, Engineering, Robotics, Computers and Film Making. Class links/information will be emailed approximately 1 week before the class start date. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes:● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM● Chromebooks, tablets, and phones typically DO NOT work.● Internet: Broadband internet● Webcam, Microphone, and Speakers● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class.● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Registration deadlines are 1 week before each class start date. Intro to Game Coding: Online Virtual Class: Don’t just play games, create them! Learn to modify and build our arcade-style gamesusing Scratch. Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT. Basic computer skills are required.Home Technical Requirements:● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work.● Internet: Broadband internet● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class.● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.Additional Technical Requirements:● Scratch Website● Scratch Account (Free, sign-up information will be provided before class) Additional Technical Requirement:*Scratch and scratch account- Instructions will be emailed*PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. 3D Printing: Harry-Potter Themed: Learn 3D design and modeling skills using TinkerCAD. Students will create a DeathlyHallow model and their own magical pendant! Each student will choose one of their designs to be printedoffline and mailed home. Harry Potter is a Warner Bros. trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them.Home Technical Requirements:● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work.● Internet: Broadband internet● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class.● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.Additional Technical Requirement:● TinkerCAD Website (login information is provided during class) Minecraft Engineering: This course introduces students to Minecraft circuit-building and engineering conceptsusing Redstone. We will build 2-3 electrical contraptions in this course. We will be using Minecraft Java edition.Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This class is not affiliated with themHome Technical Requirements:● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHzprocessor and 4GB of RAM● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work.● Internet: Broadband internet● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class.● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.Additional Technical Requirement:● Minecraft Java Edition ($30, more information will be provided before class)

*For students enrolled in grades 10-12 ('25-'26 school year) Advantage Educational Programs To help students prepare for the ACT test, Advantage Educational Programs, in cooperation with Litchfield Community Education, will offer their ACT prep courses to students from Litchfield High School. Are you uneasy about your test-taking skills or unsatisfied with previous ACT results? This may be the course for you. Two different course formats allow students to choose the one that best suits their learning styles and personal circumstances. Students are also able to make up any classes they miss, and all courses may be repeated online at no additional charge. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email. Option 1: Online ZOOM w/instructor: Saturdays, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fee: $180.00 Option 2: Online Course self-paced: Materials accessible at any time Fee: $80.00