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

Session 1: Join us for an exciting lesson in pizza making. Matt from MY Productions CT will bring you from flour to dough to cheese to the oven in this class that's sure to please even the most reluctant cook. Bring your appetite and an apron, it's going to be a great time! And bring your favorite beverage to enjoy along with the class.

Session 2: Come make fresh pasta with us in this exciting cooking class designed for even the most novice chefs. Join Matt from MY Productions CT and learn the art of making pasta from scratch in this hands on event! Appetite required, apron recommended! And bring your favorite beverage to enjoy along with the class.

Session 3: Come learn to make cannoli with Matt from MY Productions CT. Join us for a two hour hands on event where we bring you from the dough to the filling and finally to the fry as we make these wonderful Sicilian dessert! Remember to bring your apron! And bring your favorite beverage to enjoy along with the class.

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.

Your child will spend 1.5 hours a week participating in a variety of outdoor adventure activities from developing communication skills on our low elements, to learning the basics of rock climbing on our 40' climbing tower consisting of 4 sides; a 15' beginner wall, a 35' intermediate wall, a 35' advanced wall and the fourth side is a 60' x 35' cargo net. Through this program your child can overcome personal fears and develop new self-confidence and trust.

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.

Bull's-eye! But can you do that twice? You can after learning the techniques and skills of a great marksman. Come try this challenging and exciting sport. Participants must be at least seven years of age. All classes will meet at the Archery Range near Walton Pond. This is a members only program.

Come join us for a fun filled creative class that will stir your preschooler's imagination. Every week your child will enjoy 45 minutes of creative arts and crafts projects that they will be able to take home and show off to the entire family.

Barre is a fun, high energy, fusion workout to strengthen and tone your muscles. Class includes cardio, barre work, and mat exercises. This class is for ALL levels, no prior dance or exercise experience is necessary. Bring your yoga mat, wear sneakers, and be ready to make new friends!
Instructor: Bridget Bussiere

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.

Are you a new member and not quite sure where everything is? Then this extensive tour of the park is just for you. Learn about the history of Winding Trails, where all the facilities are, and where the "special" spots can be found. Dress appropriately for weather and walking. This is a member only program.

Help us do some spring cleaning! What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by joining the Winding Trails staff as we "spruce" up the park for the coming busy season. Volunteers will be placed in groups and assigned to a project. These will include cleaning up the campsites, splitting wood, waxing the playgrounds, water treating decks, leaf pickup, and more. Come dressed to get dirty and help make your park a better place. Lunch will be provided. This is a member only program.

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.

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!

If you aren't a golfer but would still like to help us raise money for our Summer Day Camp program, then this is for you! Purchasing a dinner only ticket gets you into the reception after the tournament. Enjoy a delicious buffet and open bar, get your raffle tickets and bid on some great items in our silent auction!

Join us at Tunxis Plantation Country Club for a great day of golf, games, food and fun to raise money for our Summer Day Camp. Play as a foursome or as a single and complete someone else's team. The entry fee includes 18 holes of golf (scramble format), a cart, lunch, dinner, games and more. Registration begins at 10:30am followed by a shotgun start at 11:30am. All proceeds will benefit our Summer Day Camp. Help us make happy campers!

Join us at Tunxis Plantation Country Club for a great day of golf, games, food and fun to raise money for our Summer Day Camp. Play as a foursome or as a single and complete someone else's team. The entry fee includes 18 holes of golf (scramble format), a cart, lunch, dinner, games and more. Registration begins at 10:30am followed by a shotgun start at 11:30am. All proceeds will benefit our Summer Day Camp. Help us make happy campers!

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.

Join Peter Rabbit and your entire family as they scramble for all the holiday goodies scattered about on the trail! We have plenty of treasures and treats for all. In addition to the candy and toys, every family will receive one golden egg with a special prize inside! Don't forget your goodie bag/basket to hold all your findings. The Egg Hunt will take place in a short loop on the trails ending with a continental breakfast at the Owl Pavilion. Space is limited, register early- this program fills up fast! This is a member program only.

10th FARMINGTON VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL -- Sponsored by Lodestar Energy -
Come and celebrate the 10th year of this fall festival highlighting music from local, regional, and national acts. The backdrop of fall colors along Dunning Lake make for n the colorful grounds along Dunning Lake. We are very excited to celebrate our 10th year bringing top-level talent from local, regional, and national acts. This year's headliner will be Della Mae a GRAMMY nominated all-women string band. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. On the main stage will also be Buffalo Rose, Cold Chocolate, and the Tenderbellies. Award-winning artist Buffalo Rose hails from Pittsburgh, PA with a modern folk and Americana sound. This charismatic band weaves spiraling harmonies with gorgeously layered instrumentation. Cold Chocolate from Boston is a genre-bending band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound of their own. The Tenderbellies are a Vermont-based string band that seamlessly blends Americana, bluegrass, new grass, jazz and rock. Our 2nd stage at the Boathouse will feature some of the best local and regional talent in the area. This daylong event gives attendees the opportunity to hear ten different performers. There will also be a Beer Garden featuring locally brewed craft beers from over 15 CT breweries sponsored by CLARKHIRTH CPAS. Food trucks and a vendor village will also be present.

Early bird ticket sales prior to July 1st save you 33% off day of tickets.
Tickets are nonrefundable- event is held rain or shine! Service animals only, no pets please!

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.

Interest in Pickleball is surging across the country. If you are new to Pickleball and looking to learn more about the sport, then this program is for you! We will be offering a four-week program to help beginners learn all about pickleball. Equipment will be provided.

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.

Calling all kids ready to have some bicycling fun on the trails! This club is intended to have fun, sharpen our mountain biking skills and most importantly make some new friends! Mountain bikes only, helmet mandatory. This club is not intended for beginner riders. Participants must bring a helmet and bike.

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.

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.

When students join this program after school, they join us for an exploration of some of our favorite classes. We could be confronting aliens in one class, chemistry in the next and maybe even some art concepts. This program offers something for everyone! A science-related take-home activity accompanies every class.

Are you planning on racing in our Tri Series? Why not get into the Tuesday evening routine ahead of time with our mountain bike series. Or even if you don't plan on doing our Tri Series but enjoy mountain biking come on out. This Series runs for 5 weeks on Tuesday nights with a rolling start. The course winds through our trail system using open and single-track trails. This is a fitness event to get ready for the season and to just have fun.

The Farmington River Watershed Association (FRWA) and Winding Trails are teaming up for this timely workshop. Aimee Petras, Executive Director at the FRWA, will present this program that covers how to manage your lawn without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. We will outline the steps you need to take, including mowing techniques to manage weeds. Additionally, we will delve into common lawn problems such as grubs and thatch. After the program, time will be available for additional questions. Prior to the program, test your soil via the UConn soil testing lab (http://soiltest.uconn.edu/sampling.php) and bring your results so we can customize a lawn care plan to your specific needs.

Ever wonder what those telephone poles, cables, and ropes are all about up of Main Street? This is our Odyssey, one of only two courses like this in New England. Join us for a 3-hour program that will stretch your comfort zone! Team members begin by ascending a giant cargo net to reach the first platform and traverse through several problem-solving challenges to reach the peak end platform where each person has the opportunity to experience our Lily Pads or Floating Bridge.

Come get lost with us and discover the trails that wind! In this program, you'll learn how to read a map, use a compass, and bushwack through the trails by taking a compass bearing. This is an outside dirty activity. Please dress accordingly!

Get a great workout and view at our Pilates class under the Boathouse Pavilion. Instructor Lisa McMahon has over 15 years of experience teaching Pilates and group exercise. You will need to bring your own mat and water bottle.
Instructor: Lisa McMahon

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.

Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. Parent/guardian must be present during the entire class.

Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active. Parent/guardian must be present during the entire class.

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.

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.