Apogee Dance Academy
Mommy and Me program, Dance lessons for ages 3+, half day summer camp programs
122 Spring Street, Unit D-2
Southington,
Phone: 860-628-8998
Web Site: http://www.apogeedanceacademy.com
Town Resources
Resources for parents and educators in Southington, Plantsville, Marion and Milldale
Part-Time Programs
Art Studio of Connecticut
Art Studio of Connecticut offers adult and children art classes, summer programs, field trips, birthday parties, paint and sip nights, family paint time and more.
For the summer of 2024 they are offering individual kid classes instead of a camp program. Children age 7 and up can be dropped off, younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
Note they moved from Southington to Berlin in 2024.
10 Steele Blvd
Berlin,
Phone: 860-538-7268
Web Site: http://www.ctartstudio.com
Bradley Mountain Farm
Bradley Mountain Farm is located on a 200-year-old dairy farm, next to Crescent Lake, that is on the registry of National Historical Places. They offer opportunities to visit the farm, Goat Walks and Hikes, Goat Yoga, Soap Making Classes, Birthday Parties, Team Building activities, Farm Weddings and More.
For children in grades 2 to 12 there is a Junior Farmers 1/2 day drop off summer camp program.
Age 7-17 can participate in the Farm Explorers Membership evening program.
Goat Milk Soap is available for sale.
537 Shuttle Meadow Rd
Southington,
Phone: (860) 385-4628
Web Site: https://bradleymountainfarm.com/
Camp Korp
Camp Korp is Southington's newest summer camp for all kids, who love to play, explore, compete, and have fun. Open to kids from pre-k through middle school, Camp Korp Southington offers a wide variety of unique options, such as sports and games of all kinds, building forts and exploring in the woods, water games, and water balloon activities, and even biking, nerf blaster battles, and ninja warrior obstacle course races. All campers will work together to achieve goals, take on new challenges, and encourage one another.
korpyk@yahoo.com
Southington,
Phone: 203-715-3774 or 860-670-0510
Web Site: https://www.campkorpsouthington.com/
Cheshire KinderCare
KinderCare offers preschool, trusted part-time or full-time daycare, and educational before- or after-school programs.
They have an online application for information and a chat feature for after hours at kindercare.com
Ages: licensed for 6 weeks to 12 years, but not taking school age children
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
1544 Byam Rd
Cheshire, CT 06410
Phone: (203) 574-2892
Web Site: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/cheshire/ct/070220
Chris Cote’s Golf Shop
Chris Cote's offers private lessons, juniors programs, summer camps, and miniature golf.
125 Jude Lane
Southington,
Phone: (860) 621-3663
Web Site: https://www.chriscotegolf.com/
Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA
Join a Cub Scout Pack (co-ed for girls and boys in grades K-5), a Scout BSA Troop (single sex troops for youth age 11 to 18) or a Venture Crew (co-ed for young adults age 14 to 21).
There are several packs, troops and crews in town or nearby.
Here is the general contact information for the Packs in town, including the schools they recruit from and sponsoring organization.
Pack 19 ( Flanders, Hatton, Thalberg, Kelly, Oshana, and Strong)
https://www.cspack19.org/front_page
Pack19scouts@hotmail.com
American Legion
Pack 8 (Derynoski, South End, Southington Catholic)
Southingtonpack8.org
membership@southingtonpack8.org
Derynoski PTO
Additional contacts are on the BeAScout website.
CT Yankee Council, which covers the Southington area, offers a Cub Scout summer daycamp - http://www.ctyankee.org/camping/cubdaycamp.
Scout BSA members can attend a summer resident camp with their troop or as a provisional camper with other youth who are attending independently - http://www.ctyankee.org/camping/residentcamp/boyscout.
Connecticut Yankee Council, P.O. Box 32 • 60 Wellington Road
Milford, CT
Phone: (203) 876-6868
Web Site: http://www.BeAScout.org
Foodology Cooking School
Cooking classes for ages 5-17, summer programs, spring break workshops, stories sweets and snacks (adult & me 3-5 yrs), parties and adult workshops.
, 991 S. Main Street
Plantsville, CT
Phone: 860-426-9499
Web Site: http://www.foodologylab.com
Hungerford Park Nature Center
The Hungerford Park Nature Center in Kensington is home to many domestic animals and native wild birds. There is a farm-yard, indoor exhibits, walking trails, and a picnic and play area. They offer preschool programs, summer programs, a 4-H club and rentals for birthday parties.
191 Farmington Ave
Kensington,
Web Site: http://www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org/
Infinity Music Therapy Services
Infinity Music Therapy Services offers high-quality, client-centered music therapy, music lessons, and early childhood music services at their location, in home or at your child's school or childcare. We also offer dance and movement therapy as well as dance lessons.
Infinity Music Therapy Services is the only perinatal music therapy services provider in the state of Connecticut. We work with expecting families from the second trimester on providing assistance with child birth education through the creative arts, original womb song/ lullaby creation, music therapy assisted childbirth, early childhood/family bonding through music, early intervention through music therapy, and more.
We offer in-person services, sessions in the home, virtual and telehealth services, depending on the type of service.
We have experience treating children and adults with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, neurological disorders, and more.
196 Queen Street, Southington
info@infinitymusictherapy.com,
Phone: (860) 518-5557
Web Site: http://www.infinitymusictherapy.com/
Music Shop
The Music Shop sells new and used guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, PA equipment, sheet music, accessories, and much more.
They offer an extensive music lesson program for students of all ages and abilities, from beginners to very advanced students. They offer every style of lessons from classical to jazz and pop for voice, drum, violin, guitar, mandolin ukulele, piano, woodwinds, brass and more.
The summer Rock Band Camp allows a group of school-age students meet every morning for a week and learn to play in a live-band setting. During the school year there is a similar Weekend Rock Band program.
405 Queen St
Southington, CT
Phone: (860) 628-7878
Web Site: http://musicshopct.com/
SoCCA – Southington Community Cultural Arts Center
The Southington Community Cultural Arts Center (SoCCA) offers music, art and pottery classes for ages 3 to adult; exhibits and performances; and creative and vocational artisan training for those with disabilities.
A variety of summer programs are offered.
93 Main Street, Corner of Main Street and Berlin Avenue
Southington, CT
Phone: 860-276-1581
Web Site: http://www.southingtonarts.org
Southington Public Library
The Southington Public Library has more than just books. You can also check out videos, CDs, games, backpacks of educational materials, shaped cake pans and more.
The Children's department has a puppet theater, computers with educational programs, train table, blocks and other toys.
Their children's programs are free to attend; though the more popular programs do require you to sign up beforehand and to put down a refundable deposit (which you get back when you attend the program! It just saves your spot!).
Programs are promoted at the Children's circulation desk and on their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SouthingtonKidsPlace/ (but not on the Library's Calendar of Events).
Southington Library, 255 Main St
Southington,
Phone: (860) 628-0947
Web Site: http://www.southingtonlibrary.org
Southington Public School’s Summer School Programs
Southington Public Schools offers a variety of summer school remedial and enrichment programs from elementary through high school.
The "Camp Invention" summer enrichment program for elementary students (and middle school Counselors in Training) which runs July - early August , usually opens registration in January. Sign up early, the program usually fills up by early March.
Course listings and registration information for the Southington Public Schools summer school program will be available on the website.
Elementary: enrichment program at Hatton School and Camp Invention at Strong School, Middle and HS programs at Southington HS
Southington,
Web Site: http://www.southingtonschools.org/parents-students/summer-information/summer-school/camp-invention
Southington Recreation Department
The Southington Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for youth and adults including baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse, football, soccer, tennis lessons, swimming lessons, Music on the Green Concert series, summer playground program (aka as camp), summer theater and more.
Registration the Summer Theater and Summer Playground programs usually opens in March.
The Playground Program is open to Southington resident children, ages 5-12. The program is held rain or shine, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, at South End Elementary School & Recreation Park. The program is comprised multiple, 2-week sessions. Each child may be registered for a maximum of two sessions.
https://www.southington.org/departments/recreation/playground.php
Their Kid's Entertainment Series is held on Tuesday evenings in the summer from 6-8 PM at the Community Pavilion on the Southington Drive-In property, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of free entertainment. All ages are welcome!
Southington Town pools and the splash pad at Memorial Park are open seasonally to Southington residents only; however, each resident with proper ID may bring one (1) non-resident guest. Registration for swimming lessons at Recreation and Memorial Parks usually opens in May and June.
https://www.southington.org/departments/recreation/pools.php
The Town of Southington Recreation Department is a proud sponsor of several youth sport leagues.
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Southington Girls Softball League
Southington Knights Travel Baseball
Southington Northern Baseball
Southington Southern Baseball
Southington Western Baseball
BASKETBALL
Southington Youth Basketball Association
CHEERLEADING & FOOTBALL
Southington Knights Travel Football & Cheerleading
Southington Valley Midget Football League
LACROSSE
Southington Lacrosse Association
SOCCER
Southington Soccer Club
Southington Youth Soccer League
WRESTLING
Southington Youth Wrestling Club
https://www.southington.org/departments/recreation/youthleagues.php
Web Site: https://www.southington.org/departments/recreation/index.php
Tinkergarten
Tinkergarten is on a mission to elevate childhood. They bring families together in a natural place in their community for classes where kids learn through play.
Each class becomes a tight-knit group of children and adults who learn together through well-designed, outdoor play-based activities. They help kids develop a host of important capabilities, including empathy, collaboration, creativity, persistence and problem solving. Their expert-designed classes and activities help kids ages 18 months—8 years develop core life skills while enjoying healthy, fun, engaging experiences in the physical freedom of local green spaces.
Free trial classes and paid summer classes will be offered at Recreation and Panthorn Park.
Put in 06489 or 06479 in the search of their website.
Web Site: http://www.tinkergarten.com
USA Ninja Challenge
USA Ninja Challenge is a year-round obstacle course training program that combines basic skill sets from gymnastics, climbing, cross-training, and track and field. The sport of Ninja is quickly becoming the most fun and creative way to meet the physical needs of today’s kids! Ninja Challenge is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 17.
The class program has 6 levels to master, and each level has 27 different skills. Ninjas that demonstrate their mastery of skills advance to the next level of training. Each Ninja progresses according to their own abilities. The purpose of the program is to build a Ninja’s self-esteem, confidence, and sense of accomplishment one obstacle at a time.
Camps are offered during the summer and several school-related vacation weeks. Camps serve kids and young teens ages 6-13.
24A Robert Porter Rd
Southington,
Phone: 860-736-5566
Web Site: https://ninjasouthington.com/
