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Graphic Monsters dancing for the Monster Bash Event: See Post for Complete Details
Monster Bash: A Family Dance Party

One of the most beloved family events of the Halloween season is the Monster Bash brought to you by The Barn and the Madison Newcomers

 

Graphic Monsters dancing for the Monster Bash Event: See Post for Complete Details

 


Ghosts and Ghouls of all ages come together to dance to music played by DJ Bry, participate in activities, and enjoy playing games on the game tables.

All ages are welcome! Students 8 yrs old and under must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are optional but encouraged. We will have a costume contest!

ADMISSION: Adults - FREE Children/Students - $7. The Monster Bash will take place at The Madison Arts Barn 8 Campus Drive in Madison on Oct 18th from 6-8pm. 

Register for this event on the Madison Arts Barn's Parent Portal under the events tab. To access the Parent Portal visit www.madisonartsbarn.org/parent-portal and follow the instructions to make a Free account and Free youth membership. Once you've set that up, you'll be able to register with one click for all our events and programs including the Monster Bash

Correction 10/9/2024: Children/Student price was previously incorrectly listed as $5; it is $7. 

Madison Hoop Dreams Columbus Day
Madison Hoop Dreams Columbus Day/Native American Day Basketball Camp

On Monday, October 14th, Madison Hoop Dreams will offer a basketball camp for grades 3 - 9 at the HK Middle School (451 Rt 81, Killingworth) from 9 am to 3 pm.


After an hour of skill development to start the day, players get to play competitive, fun games for several hours. This is a good opportunity for players to sharpen their skills for the upcoming basketball tryouts. Since we draw from 15 towns, players face new competition and make new friends. Coach Bobby Moore will critique each player to improve their knowledge of the game.


The cost is $60 for the 6 hour camp. However, if there are 3 or more players from the same team, the cost will be $50/player. One of the parents needs to send Coach Bill Barker a list of the teammates attending to qualify for the discount. Please register at www.madisonhoopdreams.com. .If you have any questions, please call or text Coach Barker at 203-494-6905 or email him at wab6933@gmail.com. Because this is short notice, payment can be made by mail before Thursday, October 10th, or at registration Monday morning.

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Robot Clip Art
Robotics Competition Team - Madison Arts Barn

MadBarn Robotics is once again joining the VEX IQ Robotics Competition for the 2024/2025 season.

Once we have our teams in place we will be registering for competitions at Polson, on 12/7, and Sage Park (Windsor), on 1/25. There are opportunities for a couple more competitions and we will hopefully be able to register. Our meetings this year will be weekly on Tuesdays, 6-8 pm starting on October 1st, and will conclude at the end of the season on April 8th. The World Competition is in May, but we will see where we qualify and will discuss with parents as to whether we proceed.


The Barn will have Barn Staff Amy Johnson as the Main Contact but will have two high school robotics team members as instructors. They will guide and mentor the teams within the requirements of the competition rules. Participants will be placed into a team or teams based on the number of students signed up, experience, and grade levels. The Barn will provide the robots and other materials needed to compete, but cannot arrange transportation to competitions. Parents will need to transport their students to and from these events and are welcome to stay and help out.

Open to Students UNDER 15 years. To register for this program, visit the parent portal on our website www.madisonartsbarn.org, create a youth membership for free, and then visit the programs tab to register for the "MadBarn Robotics: Vex IQ Competition 2024/2025" program.

Financial Aid and scholarships are available reach out to madisonartsbarn@gmail.com for any questions.

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Thumbnail Flyer for Camp Hazen Family Programs
Camp Hazen YMCA - Family Programs

Camp Hazen - YMCA (Chester, CT)

Thumbnail Flyer for Camp Hazen Family Programs

There is something for everyone all year long!

Camp Hazen has great programs for the whole family throughout the year.  There is an amazing selection of Family Programs and Youth Overnight Programs as well as Vacation Days when school is out.  Sending your family to camp throughout the year has the same great impact as it does during the summer – including the same great staff, awesome programs and important family values. See upcoming programs: https://camphazenymca.org/

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