Come and enjoy some great local music in a variety of different venues at Winding Trails. The music is always excellent, and it is a great time to enjoy the park and friends. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks.
Session 1: Tom Turci at Garmany Hall
Session 2: Soupeater at Nature's Porch
Session 3: David Doanldson at Lakeside Pavilion

Why let the kids have all the fun? If you have played hockey before or have an interest in playing hockey, join us for this recreational "pond" hockey under the lights on Walton Pond. Interested participants are recommended to wear protective gear. Be sure to check the website to ensure the pond is open for skating.

Come join Miss Judy, Winding Trails' naturalist, for a casual exploration as we walk along some of our many trails to observe monthly seasonal changes. We'll talk about what we see or some of the current nature topics in the news. Sometimes we'll stop to gawk at an interesting find alongside the trail. A different route and seasonal topic are planned for each date. Always dress for the weather, wear a good pair of walking shoes, and bring your curiosity.

Here is an exciting option to add to your morning sports/half day programs for parents that would like their children to experience all aspects of camp. Campers may sign up for this afternoon program if they are signed up for any Winding Trails Half Day camp that ends at noon. This will include all the best from our sports/half day camps in the morning combined with an afternoon filled with fun and adventure at Archery, Boating, Nature, and more. The fun and excitement is here for you! Transportation can be provided from our summer day camp buses ($15.00 per week for AM or PM) and campers can attend early and late program ($30.00 per week for either). This program will be run as part of our ACA accredited day camp and CT State Licensed Day Camp.

Spread Your Wings and Roar ART-ventures:
This art-rageous program is truly like a trip to the zoo. Possible projects are: Design Stuffed Teddy Bears, create Owl Paintings on canvas, and sculpt Clay Peacocks with zany feathers. Color real Rubber Duckies, paint Ceramic Bunny Banks, and make Wooden Animal Puzzles in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Even travel back in time to paint Dancing Dinosaurs with watercolors. We'll also pop into the zoo food court to create Mixed Media Sandwich Collages and Pasta Relief Clay Tiles and visit the photo booth to make Cardboard Mustache Masks and draw Minion Self-Portraits. On the way out, we'll stop at the gift shop to design Sticker Resist T-shirts, decoupage large Paper Mache Letters, and build wacky Mix-and-Match Character Blocks. Art-explorers experience painting, drawing, sculpting, fabric design, decoupage, collage, and more. A trip to the zoo that you'll never forget! Art explorers bring home exciting handmade souvenirs each week. ***(NO CLASS ON 4/17)***

Strike-in with this great summer program! Participants will learn the fundamentals of baseball including game rules, proper battling technique, pitching, and the various field positions. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, sneakers, baseball glove, and sunscreen. We will provide gloves for those that need them.

Participants will have a great time as they work on their passing, ball handling, shooting, and dribbling skills. Newly acquired basketball skills will be put to the test at an end of the week tournament. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers and sunscreen.

Presented by E.Y.E.S. (Exceptional Youth Educational Services). Children are working independently and cooperatively as they begin to explore simple machines using LEGO DUPLO early childhood materials. Each class build will be introduced with a different story to start the lesson and post-project challenges. Projects may include spin tops, cranes, and hockey players. Benefits include: hands-on building skills, problem solving strategies, and understanding the building blocks of simple engineering.
***(Unfortunately projects and/or LEGO materials can NOT be kept)***

This 2-hour program allows you to get onto the climbing tower and enjoy the vertical realm. The climbing tower is 40' high consisting of 4 sides: a 15' beginner wall with incline, a 40' intermediate vertical wall, a 40' advanced wall with incline and over hangs and a 60' x 35' cargo net for the quickest way to the top. Once on top, it's time for the ride, a 300' long zip line down Main Street.

Winding Trails Corporate Training department is now offering a free class that allows area companies to try our team-skills training. You and one other representative from your company/organization can join our 3 hour (9am to noon) session and "try-on" our program! Our team skills training offers participants the opportunity to look at how they function as a work group. Using the experiential education model, where the group problem solves their way through a challenge followed up a debrief, groups can identify what methods worked well, what didn't, and then adjust to improve their process. This information often proves invaluable as new norms and procedures can be adopted and brought back to the work environment, improving the group's communication and overall efficiency.

Come join us for a fun filled inventive class that will stir your creativity. Learn how to make Candles, Bath bombs, Lip balm, Crochet, beginner sewing skills and more!

Skiing under the stars! Does this atmosphere sound good to you? If you answered yes, then you'll want to join us for this unique program. Weather permitting, fellow skiers will go for a special guided ski tour of our trail system. The warmth of a roaring fire, light fare and conversation will follow this nocturnal trek. This program is not for beginner skiers. (Weather permitting) $10.00 fee for rental equipment.

This winter and spring older children with their families will join Miss Judy for a fun Saturday afternoon of learning something new about the great outdoors. The program format is an introduction about the day's topic followed by a hands-on outdoor activity to try out what you learned. Each month, we will be exploring various locations and topics as we discover the many animals and plants that make up Winding Trails' fields, forests, and waterbodies. Since the weather is always fluid, the experience changes from year to year.
The January and February programs will have activities based on the weather on that day -- checking out ice on the pond, building a snow fort, or taking a hike. In March, we will be experiencing the entire maple sugaring process from tapping the trees to boiling down the sap into syrup. Dress for the weather with layers, snow pants (when appropriate), and boots so everyone is warm in the cold.
With April, we are inviting all to become citizen scientists that collect information with the free Cornell Lab's MERLIN Bird Id app about migrating birds and help Winding Trails add to our bird inventory. You can use this knowledge to enhance your family's personal time at Winding Trails and learn more about the birds in your yard and neighborhood. For May, look for animal nests and young, watch parents bringing food, and learn how these new families stay safe. Dress for the weather with good walking shoes.

Bring the whole family out for a great dinner served up in front of our big screen movie. A dinner of ziti with red sauce, meatballs, cheesy garlic bread, and salad will be served up family style. Dessert and beverages are also included. Reserve your seats today as seating is limited. Movie will be Despicable Me 4.

Participants will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning, all presented in a fun and positive environment. The week will end with a fun skills showcase to show their newly acquired talents. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers and sunscreen.

Our golf program focuses on the fundamental skills needed to participate in this sport. Participants learn the proper techniques in holding the clubs as well as footwork and swing mechanics. Players will also learn the basic rules and etiquette of the game. What to bring: golf clubs if you have them, appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers and sunscreen. We will provide clubs if needed.

This is the ultimate night out for any kid! Tons of games, pizza, an ice cream sundae bar, a big screen movie, and endless amounts of fun await you here at the Trails. This program has evolved into a very popular kid's event and space fills up quickly. So, parents plan your night out and send the kids here for theirs. Head on over to the Trails for a night out that you will never forget. Sorry, parents not allowed! Please bring clothing that is appropriate for outdoor (weather dependent) and indoor play as well as provide a sleeping bag/blanket and pillow for the movie.

This program is for kids who love to help out in the kitchen and are curious about taking their own culinary adventure! Our hands on program will have kids measuring, mixing, chopping, cooking and baking. Each week will feature a different recipe that the kids will help prep and cook. They will also go home each week with a copy of the recipe and a sample of the finished product! All the supplies, ingredients, aprons and tools will be provided.
Menu: Homemade mac & cheese, apple crisp, tomato sauce & meatballs, waffles & fruit salad, fresh mini pizzas with a variety of toppings.

Suit up and find out why lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Lacrosse combines the basic skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into one fast-paced, high-scoring game. Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers, mouthpiece, protective gloves, helmet with full mask (or goggles for girls), lacrosse stick and sunscreen. We will provide equipment for those who need it.

Come for a cross-country ski program and stay for lunch. If you have never cross country skied or need a refresher this is a great program for you. This program includes rental equipment, a lesson, and lunch. Space is limited, and the program is held weather permitting. Lunch will be provided from our snack bar.

Wrona Soccer is proud to be working with Winding Trails to be able to offer opportunities for players of all ages with our camp this summer. Our experienced staff excels at knowing how to get the best out of players through demonstrating techniques and inspiring players to reach higher. Our players learn the fundamentals of the game, ball control, passing, defending, and scoring. We will teach every child at their own pace. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers, shin guards, and sunscreen. Each child will receive a camp t-shirt.

This winter and spring young children 6 years old and under with their families will join Miss Judy for a fun Saturday morning of learning something new about the great outdoors. The program format is an introduction about the day's topic followed by a hands-on outdoor activity to try out what you learned. Each month, we will be exploring various locations and topics as we discover the many animals and plants that make up Winding Trails' fields, forests, and waterbodies. Since the weather is always fluid, the experience changes from year to year.
The January and February programs will have activities based on the weather on that day -- checking out ice on the pond, building a snow fort, or taking a hike. In March, we will be experiencing the entire maple sugaring process from tapping the trees to boiling down the sap into syrup. Dress for the weather with layers, snow pants (when appropriate), and boots so everyone is warm in the cold.
With April, we are inviting all to become citizen scientists that collect information with the free Cornell Lab's MERLIN Bird ID app about migrating birds and help Winding Trails add to our bird inventory. You can use this knowledge to enhance your family's personal time at Winding Trails and learn more about the birds in your yard and neighborhood. For May, look for animal nests and young, watch parents bringing food, and learn how these new families stay safe. Dress for the weather with good walking shoes.

Presented by E.Y.E.S. (Exceptional Youth Educational Services). Children are working with standard LEGO materials to problem-solve pre-engineering challenges involving structure, levers, gears, pulleys, and other elements of simple machines. Each class build will be introduced with a different story to start the lesson and post-project challenges. Projects may include wall rocket racers, battle top spinners, and flywheel cruisers.
Benefits include: hands-on building skills, problem solving strategies, and understanding the building blocks of simple engineering.
***(Unfortunately projects and/or LEGO materials can NOT be kept)***

Shoot and score with our new soccer camp. Participants will learn the fundamentals of soccer including game rules, dribbling and shooting techniques, as well as the proper positions on the field. The program will be a mix of drills and fun games with the intent of getting ready for a full field game on the last day of camp. The main emphasis will be on having fun while playing the world's game! What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers, shin guards, and sunscreen.

Feel the luck of the Irish as we welcome local Unionville resident, Dan Ringrose as he performs Celtic music for your enjoyment. This program will include a traditional corn beef and cabbage lunch.

Come enjoy a night of crafting with Wood Florals. Learn how to dye and assemble wood flowers. You will be able to make a seasonal inspired table center piece, hanging door sign or wreath with pre dyed flowers. We will supply all the materials for these projects.

Our tennis program focuses on the fundamental skills needed to participate in this life long sport. Participants will learn the proper techniques of grips, footwork, ground strokes, volleys, overheads, and serves. Players will also learn the basic rules and etiquette of the game. What to bring: appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, sneakers, sunscreen and tennis racquet. We will provide racquets for those who need them.

Join the fun! This 4-session program is designed for your 7--12-year-olds. Each week your child will spend 60 minutes doing a variety of activities related to winter. Depending on the weather they may go ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, or tubing. Alternative activities will be provided if Mother Nature does not cooperate.

Your camper will spend 3 hours a day participating in a variety of outdoor adventure activities from learning team building skills on our low elements, to learning the basics of rock climbing on our 40' climbing tower. Your camper is sure to leave with lasting memories as well as the opportunity to overcome personal fears and develop new self-confidence and trust.