Farmington Area Community Education

ECFE Out and About Intergenerational programming classes will be held for the seniors at Trinity Care Center and the Farmington Early Childhood Family Education program. These classes provide an opportunity for the seniors and the children to develop meaningful cross-age relationships. It will give a chance for children to respect and be comfortable with older adults and an occasion for seniors to engage with others, and strengthen community. Parents come and stay, giving support to their children during class time. Children ages birth to grade 3. Registration is necessary for all children and adults attending. The classes will focus on the following activities: June 12- Let's Be Friends- Join us in getting to know our friends at Trinity Care Center through making a craft to take home and one to give away! We will also sing songs together and play with our giant parachute! July 10- Let's Play - We will make a game to enjoy with our new friends! We will shake scarves together and make a paddle balloon game to take home! August 7- Let's Sing - Join us to sing some familiar songs with our friends and make your own musical instrument to use! We will also discover some new instruments for everyone to try! When kids’ energy is put together with seniors’ knowledge and experience, it’s sure to be an extraordinary event. Cost is $3 per child, $10 max per family. Children under 1 year of age are free