Alpha Krav Maga
Self Defense Classes for Youth and Kids Programs
Canal Street, info@cravct.com
Plantsville,
Phone: 860-288-7700
Web Site: http://kravct.com/southington/
Town Resources
Resources for parents and educators in Southington, Plantsville, Marion and Milldale
Elementary school age
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
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
Arts at Angeloria’s, LLC
The Arts at Angeloria's, LLC is an eclectic, Victorian-era venue for events, entertainment, and instruction in the arts in a rustic, park-like setting. They offer a variety of group and individual opportunities in the arts as well as seasonal performances and events of all genres. The Arts at Angeloria’s is also available for private functions having played host to a multitude of weddings, graduation, birthday, and holiday parties, and fundraisers.
They will not be running their summer camp in 2025.
223 Meriden Waterbury Tpke
Southington, CT
Phone: 860-996-9640
Web Site: https://www.theartsatangelorias.com/
Barnes Nature Center
Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center in Bristol, part of the Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc., offers exhibits and activities, an extensive collection of reptiles and amphibians, live birds of prey, interactive exhibits, and hiking trails. 68 acres.
175 Shrub Road
Bristol,
Web Site: https://elcct.org/barnes/bnc/
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/
Center Stage Dance Studio
447 N Main St
Southington, CT
Phone: (860) 426-9655
Web Site: http://
Club SciKidz
Club SciKidz offers summer camp programs for kids in grades PreK-7th that focus on Science, Engineering, Technology and Math. The company is committed to demonstrating how science works in the real world by providing activities in veterinary medicine, robotics, forensics, video game creation, food science, paleontology, engineering, chemistry, biology, astronomy, oceanography, emergency medicine, special effects and many more.
Camp runs from 9 am to 4 pm and Pre-camp and Post-camp hours are available.
For 2025, there Club SciKidz Hartford locations are:
- First Church of Christ - Simsbury
- First Congregational Church of Southington
Owner Kavita Nigam, kavita@clubscikidz.com
Phone: 860-806-8477
Web Site: https://hartford.clubscikidz.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
Dance City & The Arts LLC
Dance City & The Arts has been teaching students the art of dance since 1998. The studio has a reputation for educating young minds in a fun and welcoming community where inclusivity thrives. They offer classes in a variety of dance genres for ages 2-adult in recreational and competitive opportunities.
They moved to their new location at Factory Square in September 2023.
68 Center Street, Suite B2
Southington, CT
Phone: (860) 628-4433
Web Site: http://dancecityandthearts.com/
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
Frootie Tooties Candy & More
Frootie Tooties Candy & More is a retail shop, which sells candy, books and kids item. It also offers craft activities and a party space.
50 Center Street
Southington,
Phone: 860-621-5555
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/FrootieTootiesCandy/
Girl Scouts
Southington has several Girl Scout units for girls in grade K to 12. You need to contact the GS service center to find the unit near you.
Phone: (800) 922-2770
Web Site: http://gsofct.org/
Handwriting Milestones & Early Learning Services
Handwriting Milestones & Early Learning Services aims to provide a fun and enriching environment for preschool-aged children through grade 5. Their focus is on building foundational skills necessary for school success, with a particular emphasis on kindergarten readiness skills and handwriting development. The owners are Occupational Therapy Practitioners who work in a local public school system who saw a need for these services.
handwritingmilestones@gmail.com
Apple Valley Plaza, 360 North Main Street, Suite 5
Southington, CT
Phone: 860-479-2001
Web Site: https://www.handwritingmilestones.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/
Imagine Nation
Imagine Nation is a NAEYC accredited, state licensed Early Learning School offers an affordable, quality School Readiness Preschool Program and a mixed age infant and toddler program. Their highly qualified, degreed teachers implement developmentally appropriate curriculum utilizing the State of CT Early Learning and Development Standards along with tangible learning experiences throughout our Museum Studios.
A free family membership to our Museum Studios is included upon enrollment.
The mixed age classroom is open to all children ages 6 weeks up to 3 years of age. The mixed age infant toddler classroom is a full-time program,
The preschool program is open to Bristol and out of town residents. Children entering the preschool program must be ages 3 to 5 years old.
At the beginning of the school year in September they accept children aged 2 years 9 months, turning 3 before December 31,
per State of Connecticut Licensing Requirements.
Tuition is based on a sliding fee scale according to you family’s gross income and size. They are open year round to working and accept Care4Kids child care subsidies for those families that qualify.
1 Pleasant St
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 314-1400
Web Site: https://www.imaginenation.org/
Indian Rock Nature Preserve
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc. offers educational programs, birthday parties and a summer day camp, with optional extended day hours, for grades K to 12 at Indian Rock Nature Preserve.
501 Wolcott Road
Bristol, CT 06010
Web Site: http://elcct.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/
Kellys Kids – Animal Therapy Programs and Summer Farm Camp
KELLYS KIDS, INC. Pets after School Program provides a quality curriculum of continuity in education through an expanded learning environment outside the traditional school day. We expose youth to new experiences that compliment and amplify their education, including school programs, therapeutic programs, summer camps and nursing homes.
The program uses farm animals as the tool to teach socialization, respect, responsibility, safety and achievement skills; utilizing the 40 Developmental Assets® identified by Search Institute. Skills, experiences,relationships, and behaviors will develop that enable young people to grow into happy, healthy, successful and contributing adults of their communities and society.
Programs at the farm or your group's location. Summer day camp.
9 Spring Road
Prospect, CT
Phone: 203-232-3546
Web Site: http://www.kellyskids.org
Kid City
Kidcity is a children's museum with three floors of imagination play, where kids ages 1 to 7 play pretend with their favorite grown-ups. Their exhibits are handmade and one-of-a-kind, built by in-house artists who love inspiring playfulness in visitors of all ages.
119 Washington St
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: (860) 347-0495
Web Site: http://www.kidcitymuseum.com/
Leadership Martial Arts
Leadership Martial Arts offers martial arts classes, an exciting and safe Summer Camp and an after-school program specializing in unique fun games designed to motivate and challenge children ages 5-12.
Campers will get to enjoy dodge ball, Ninja Warrior courses, NERF Battles, arts & crafts, and Martial Arts lessons in a huge 7,000 air-conditioned indoor space as well as play outdoor sports such as kickball, catch, and water balloon fun in our large fields. 8 Weeks of camp are offered with hours as early as 7:30 am - 5:30 pm being offered. Each week offers a unique theme as its focus with discounts available for enrolling for multiple weeks.
The after-school Enrichment Program is fun and offers a ton of variety. Kids are active and participating in fun drills and specialty training. Includes transportation from South End, Hatton, and Derynoski Elementary schools. You can provide your own transportation from other schools.
Check out all of these exciting activities that are included in your membership at no extra charge;
Martial Arts!
Dance and Tumbling!
Indoor team games!
Leadership Training!
Outdoor Sports!
Arts & Crafts!
Ninja Equipment and Monkey Bars!
Homework and Reading Time Done By Pick Up!
A Decked Out KID CAVE For Tons Of Fun!
971 Meriden Waterbury Tpke
Plantsville,
Phone: (860) 426-3198
Web Site: http://www.leadershipmartialartsct.com/
Meriden YMCA
The Meriden YMCA is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.
Facilities include:
a 6-lane, 25-yard indoor heated pool
sauna; air-conditioned fitness center with a complete array of Precor Cardio, Cybex Strength Training Equipment & Free Weights
two racquetball courts
an indoor track
a gym with 6 basketball hoops
aerobics studio with free unlimited drop-in aerobics classes for full members
free spinning classes for full members
free water aerobics classes for full members
locker rooms
The Meriden YMCA also has the following child care facilities:
Infant & Toddler Learning Center at 95/99 Main Street in South Meriden.
Meriden YMCA Little Rascals Daycare Center at 43 Swain Ave.
Meriden YMCA Head Start at 398 Liberty Street.
Meriden YMCA Martin A. Gaffey Child Care Center at 66 Crown Street.
Meriden YMCA Early Learning Center at 12 Johnson Avenue.
110 West Main Street
Meriden, 06451
Phone: (203) 235-6386
Web Site: https://www.meridenymca.org/
Mount Southington
Ski and snowboard lessons starting at age 4.
396 Mt Vernon Rd
Plantsville, CT
Phone: (860) 628-0954
Web Site: https://mountsouthington.com/programs/lessons/
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/
New Britain-Berlin YMCA
The New Britain-Berlin YMCA has five locations throughout our community including a full Health and Wellness Facility and a preschool at 50 High Street in New Britain, two infant, toddler and preschool centers (one in New Britain and one in Berlin), a program center in Berlin and a fitness studio in Berlin.
One membership gives you access to three YMCAs. The Meriden, New Britain and Berlin YMCAs have joined together to better serve our three communities. This means more membership privileges for those with full memberships:
Access to more facilities
More group exercise classes (take them at any of the three locations)
More program choices
Save on programs. Sign up for any program held at the New Britain, Berlin and Meriden YMCAs at the lower full member rate.
50 High Street
New Britain,
Phone: (860) 229-3787
Web Site: https://www.nbbymca.org/
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area focuses on conservation education, offering educational programs, demonstrations, and workshops pertaining to wildlife and natural resource management. These facilities include an education center with an exhibit area and a large meeting room, as well as interpretive trails, and habitat management demonstration sites. 771-acre state preserve.
341 Milford Street (Rte 69)
Burlington,
Web Site: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Wildlife-Mangement-Areas/Sessions-Woods-Wildlife-Management-Area
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 Kids’ Place
The Children's department at the Southington Public Library has computers with educational programs, blocks, and other toys. In addition to books, you can check out activity kits, games, cake pans and even a telescope.
Programs are being offered both online and in-person. Their children's in-person programs are free to attend; though the more popular programs may require you to sign up beforehand and to put down a refundable $3/6 deposit (which you get back when you attend the program! It just saves your spot!).
Note that online registration is not opened until about 2 weeks prior to the event, until then the registration link will say "No places left."
https://www.facebook.com/SouthingtonKidsPlace/
Southington Public Library, 255 Main St
Southington,
Phone: Phone Number: 860-628-0947, Reference Desk ext. 5, Circulation Desk ext. 2, Children's Desk ext. 3
Web Site: https://www.southingtonlibrary.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 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 takes place rain or shine, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, at South End Elementary School and Recreation Park (Maxwell Noble Drive, Plantsville). The program is comprised multiple, 2-week sessions. Each child may be registered for a maximum of two sessions. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify through Southington Community Services.
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
Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA
The Southington-Cheshire YMCAs offer a variety of programs for children and adults - enrichment, swimming lessons, sports programs and more.
Nursery school, preschool and afterschool childcare programs
Summer camp programs
Dedicated babysitting (Amazing Kids Club) room - for when parents are using the facilities.
Spirit, Mind & Body Center featuring our Women's Health & Wellness Center, Studio 130 (classroom for Yoga, Pilates and other fitness classes)
Sports Performance Center
Separate locker room facilities for Men, Women, Boys, Girls and Families
Saunas
Southington’s only 6 lane, 25 yd. indoor heated pool. (Elevator and handicap accessible)
Over 15,000 square feet of Fitness space
Functional training area for personal training
State of the art Group Cycling Studio
Studio 29 - large aerobics studio with suspended wood floor
Full gymnasium with 6 basketball hoops and/or volleyball set-up
2 Racquetball Courts
143 acre YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center.
Cheshire Community YMCA Health & Wellness Center
29 High Street
Southington,
Phone: (860) 628-5597
Web Site: http://www.sccymca.org/
STEM Career Connections
STEM Career Connections is a comprehensive new initiative designed to inspire students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), setting them on a path to careers in today’s economy.
The STEM Career Connections is designed to:
● Inspire and equip students to pursue the many STEM career opportunities across Connecticut
● Introduce students to opportunities in STEM and deepen their knowledge of STEM-related careers by grade 8
● Encourage and enhance partnerships and collaborations with STEM-based businesses that will benefit the region’s diverse population of young people
Connecticut Science Center , 250 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford,
Web Site: https://ctsciencecenter.org/stem/
Straznicky Violin Studio
Offering a high-quality music program specializing in Suzuki Method (for ages 3 and up) and Traditional lessons (for ages 9 and up). The Suzuki philosophy is, "Every Child Can" and is the foundation of the Method, which emphasizes parent involvement, early beginning, listening, repetition, encouragement, learning with other children, and character development through graded repertoire. Professional violinist and Suzuki teacher, Ariana Straznicky (M. Mus.) has lead this program since 2011.
Located in Southington Community Cultural Arts at 95 Main Street
Southington,
Phone: 860-400-2196
Web Site: http://www.ctviolin.com
Talcott Mountain Science Center
Talcott Mountain Science Center offers educational programs around science and technology on Saturday's (K-12), during school vacations (K-8) and in the summer (K-8).
324 Montevideo Road
Avon, CT
Phone: 860-677-8571
Web Site: http://www.tmsc.org
The Coder School
The Coder School is an in person coding school for kids ages 7 to 18. They offer small ratio classes and semi private lessons. The lessons are an hour long and they provide coding accounts where students are able to code from home. The weekly lessons are offered after school. The Coder School offers summer camps during the summer which are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. Languages taught range from: block coding, Python, Java, Minecraft, HTML/CSS, Roblox, Robotics, Virtual Reality and more.
Three locations in Connecticut:
The Coder School Cheshire
106 Elm St
Cheshire, CT 06410
203-441-3185
https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/cheshire/
The Coder School Farmington
1051 Farmington Ave, Suite D
Farmington, CT 06032
860-470-6276
https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/farmington/
The Coder School Glastonbury
39 New London Turnpike, Suite 112
Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-266-6292
https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/glastonbury/
Cheshire,
Web Site: https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/cheshire/
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
Tutoring You to Excellence, LLC
Tutoring You to Excellence LLC. was created with the students in mind. Creating a small 1:1 setting helps students thrive. Students are able to take risks and work toward a common goal. Tutoring You to Excellence LLC works hard to communicate with students, parents, and teachers to help students succeed.
Phone: 860-752-0138
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/tutoringyoutoexcellencect/
UFC Gym Youth Programs
UFC Gym Youth Programs were created to build a foundation of athletic and motivational skills that apply in and outside the gym.
Youth Programs develop coordination, agility, speed, and strength. Combat the negative impact of screen time with the positive influence of fitness for ages 6 and up.
235 Queen St
Southington,
Phone: 860-276-3928
Web Site: https://www.ufcgym.com/classes/youth
