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🤠🌵 Saddle Up & Create: Wild West Art Round-Up! 🌵🤠 📅 August 3–6 🕙 Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 ConnectEd & Inspired 138 S. Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 🌐 www.connectedandinspired.org/summer-program Yeehaw! It’s time to saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ week of western-inspired creativity! 🌅✨ Campers will explore farm life, dusty sunsets, and cowboy flair while creating bold, hands-on art projects full of rustic charm and colorful fun. This week blends pottery, clay, canvas painting, and wearable art for a creative rodeo you won’t want to miss! 🐴🎨 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 🔔 Monday – Clay Horseshoe Windchime Sculpt and design a clay horseshoe windchime with western-inspired details and decorative accents. Once kiln-fired, your lucky horseshoe will be ready for pickup within two weeks — the perfect rustic keepsake! 🌅 Tuesday – Sunset Silhouette Canvas Painting Create a stunning western sunset scene on canvas! Campers will blend warm colors to design a glowing sky, then add bold silhouettes of horses, barns, cacti, or cowboys for a dramatic finishing touch. 🤠 Wednesday – Decorate a Cowboy Hat! Design and decorate your very own cowboy hat using paint and creative embellishments. Add patterns, western symbols, or your name to make it uniquely yours! 🐮 Thursday – Paint Your Own Pottery (Farm & Wild West Edition!) Choose from a variety of adorable farm animals including: Highland cows, pigs, chickens, horses, and more! Campers will design and paint their pottery pieces with bright colors and creative details. (Projects will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup within two weeks.) ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 🔥 Cost: $140 for the full 4-day week (a $20 savings!) $40 per individual day

📅 July 13–16 🕙 Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 ConnectEd & Inspired, Milford Turn up the color and rewind the clock! 📼✨ Retro NEON Art Week is a bold, bright blast from the past packed with glowing paint, wearable art, and totally rad throwback fun! Campers will explore vibrant techniques while creating eye-popping masterpieces inspired by retro vibes and neon dreams! 💥🌈 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 💠 Monday – Neon Geometric Art Design bold geometric patterns using bright neon acrylics while exploring symmetry, contrast, and color layering to create a modern-retro masterpiece. 👜 Tuesday – Puff Paint Tote Bags Create a wearable work of art! Campers will use dimensional neon puff paint to customize their own tote bag with retro shapes, names, or 90’s-inspired designs. 📻 Wednesday – Paint a Ceramic Boombox Gadget Holder Totally rad! Campers will paint and personalize a ceramic boombox gadget holder using vibrant neon paints and creative detailing. Projects will be kiln-fired and available for pickup within two weeks. 🎉 Thursday – 90’s NEON Art Party! An epic throwback celebration filled with creative stations and games! Activities may include Skip-It fun, fashion designer sketch challenges, splatter paint art, decorating a neon dessert, and more! It’s the ultimate retro art party finale! ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 👯‍♀️ Signing up with friends? List them during registration so we can seat them together! 🔥 Cost: $140 for the full 4-day week (a $20 savings!) $40 per individual day 🚨 Please note: Once registered, we are unable to issue refunds. However, we are happy to help transfer your registration to another child, move to another available date, or add you to a waitlist. Let’s glow BIG this summer! 🌟

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Welcome to ConnectEd & Inspired's newest attraction: the Paint Splatter Room! Prepare to unleash your inner artist in the most exhilarating way possible. Adults & kids step into a vibrant glow world where creativity knows no bounds! Equipped with protective gear, a canvas, and an arsenal of paints, you're ready to dive into an hour of pure fun. Feel the adrenaline surge as you grab your paintbrush or simply use your hands to splatter colors across the canvas—or dare we say, at each other! Yes, you read that right. This isn't your average painting session; it's a paint-throwing extravaganza where boundaries blur, and self-expression reigns supreme. Gear up, prepare your canvas, and immerse yourself in thirty-forty minutes of throwing time, where every flick of the wrist becomes a stroke of genius. Whether you're aiming for the canvas or aiming for your friends, the choice is yours. As the colors fly and laughter fills the air, witness your masterpiece come to life before your eyes. And fear not, for we provide a sturdy box to transport your artwork safely while it dries, ensuring that your creation remains as vibrant as the memories you've made. Splatter Party $375: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $35/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - 1 1/2 hour party which includes 1 hour of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set-up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment. Add-ons Ask us about any add-ons for your party package!

📅 July 13–16 🕙 Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 ConnectEd & Inspired, Milford Turn up the color and rewind the clock! 📼✨ Retro NEON Art Week is a bold, bright blast from the past packed with glowing paint, wearable art, and totally rad throwback fun! Campers will explore vibrant techniques while creating eye-popping masterpieces inspired by retro vibes and neon dreams! 💥🌈 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 💠 Monday – Neon Geometric Art Design bold geometric patterns using bright neon acrylics while exploring symmetry, contrast, and color layering to create a modern-retro masterpiece. 👜 Tuesday – Puff Paint Tote Bags Create a wearable work of art! Campers will use dimensional neon puff paint to customize their own tote bag with retro shapes, names, or 90’s-inspired designs. 📻 Wednesday – Paint a Ceramic Boombox Gadget Holder Totally rad! Campers will paint and personalize a ceramic boombox gadget holder using vibrant neon paints and creative detailing. Projects will be kiln-fired and available for pickup within two weeks. 🎉 Thursday – 90’s NEON Art Party! An epic throwback celebration filled with creative stations and games! Activities may include Skip-It fun, fashion designer sketch challenges, splatter paint art, decorating a neon dessert, and more! It’s the ultimate retro art party finale! ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 👯‍♀️ Signing up with friends? List them during registration so we can seat them together! 🔥 Cost: $140 for the full 4-day week (a $20 savings!) $40 per individual day 🚨 Please note: Once registered, we are unable to issue refunds. However, we are happy to help transfer your registration to another child, move to another available date, or add you to a waitlist. Let’s glow BIG this summer! 🌟

Vinyasa Yoga Meets weekly on Fridays from 8-9AM from May 20th-June 17th Breathe in a new day with this dynamic and fluid Vinyasa based class. This class will wake you up with a powerful sequence using your breath to link physical yoga postures. Explore variations of Sun Salutations and asanas (postures) in a steady and happy flow with a strong focus on healthy alignment for all bodies. These classes are sequenced in a way to help increase flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles, and allow you to tune into your body’s own rhythm. You’ll leave class feeling strong, balanced, focused, and energized. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. Please bring your yoga mat with you to class (we will have a few available for purchase if you need one). About the instructor: Dianne Croteau MSN, RN, RYT-500 Dianne is a devoted teacher with a gentle spirit and kind heart who guides others to pursue their practice and find health, balance, and overall well-being through Yoga and Meditation. She has practiced and studied yoga and meditation throughout North and South America for over 20 years. Combined with an extensive background in nursing, she views the science and spirituality of Yoga as a path to helping each individual find a deeper relationship with their own physical, physiological, and psychological body. Her style pulls from multiple yogic disciplines (Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, and Yin), and is both intuitive and steeped in the traditional aspects of yoga. Her classes focus on breath, movement, and the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. Dianne encourages students to practice at a comfortable pace, in their own unique form within a welcoming, safe, and transformational environment.

🎨✨ Creative Opportunities Art Program ✨🎨 Looking for a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring creative space? Join us at ConnectEd & Inspired—📍 138 S. Main Street, Milford, MA (just 10 minutes off 495!)—for our weekly Creative Opportunities Art Session! 🖌️💛 🗓 Wednesdays | 2:00–3:30 PM 📅 April 29 – June 3 🎉 6-Week Session 🎨 A brand NEW project every single week! We are thrilled to offer art classes designed especially for older teens and adults with special needs in a small, supportive, and welcoming group setting. This program is all about building confidence, creativity, and connection! 🌈🤝 Each week, artists will explore exciting new materials and techniques, including: 🧱 Clay 🖼️ Canvas 🧵 Fabric 📄 Paper 🎨 Mixed Media …and so much more! Every project is thoughtfully tailored to build on each participant’s interests and abilities—encouraging self-expression, skill-building, and lots of proud creative moments! 🌟 This is more than an art class—it’s a space to socialize, explore, and shine. Caregivers are warmly encouraged (but not required) to attend and support participants throughout the session. 💕 ✨ All materials are included—just bring your creativity and a smile! Classes are proudly promoted through Creative Opportunities, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for employment, socialization, and connection for adults with special needs. Come create, connect, and be inspired with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! 🎨💛

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Brick Builders STEAM Innovation Lab Engineering with LEGO® Bricks Build. Test. Redesign. Innovate. At ConnectEd & Inspired, our Brick Builders STEAM Innovation Lab transforms classic building bricks into powerful tools for creativity, engineering, and innovation. This high-energy STEAM Innovation Camp uses LEGO® bricks and elements to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through immersive, hands-on challenges. Great for ages 5-13. Throughout the week, campers will: 🌎 Design earthquake-resistant skyscrapers and test them on a shake table 🚗 Engineer balloon-powered race cars and compete in distance trials 🎢 Build collaborative chain-reaction machines 🤖 Create mechanical inventions and robotic-style builds 🌱 Design eco-cities and future transportation systems 🎬 Produce stop-motion brick films 🎉 Present their creations at our end-of-week STEAM Expo Campers don’t just build — they test, redesign, analyze, collaborate, and present. Each day includes: 🔥 Fast-paced engineering challenges 🧠 Mini STEAM concept lessons 🏗 Major design builds 📊 Testing and improvement cycles 🎨 Creative extensions 📣 Reflection and showcase time Using the Design Thinking Process — Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve — campers strengthen resilience, critical thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills. 📍 Camp Details STEAM Innovation Camp Where: ConnectEd & Inspired 138 S. Main Street Milford, MA Time: 1:00–3:00 PM Dates: July 20–23 (Full week enrollment only) Registration required at: 🌐 www.connectedandinspired.org/summer-program Limited spots available. Trademark Notice LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program. This camp uses LEGO® bricks and elements in a descriptive manner. ConnectEd & Inspired is an independent enrichment studio and is not affiliated with the LEGO Group.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Each participant will explore various cupcake decorating techniques, learn a special frosting technique, and decorate a total of six themed cupcakes using special ingredients and creativity to create their version of the cupcake shown on the big screen! This fast moving party is full of laughs and challenges as you race to beat the clock! Standard Cupcake Wars Party Package $375 - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $35/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - Two-hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Glow parties are designed to incorporate art, party games, glow lights, and a glow dance party all in one! Ask your guests to wear fluorescent or neon colors to this party! This action-packed party starts by offering glow accessories for guests to use (and some to keep), then we move into party games using only the glow lights and our light-up game designs, next we will create a neon paint splash on predrawn or blank canvas , and finally we will have a glow dance party using our glow bracelets! Party games and paint will be adjusted based on the age and ability of the audience. This party is recommended for children ages 8-Adult. Glow Party $350: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $30/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - Two-hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set-up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment. Add-ons Ask us about any glow add-ons for your party package!

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Cookie or Cupcake decorating is a delicious way to celebrate with friends! Our professional dessert decorator will guide you step by step as you learn the techniques to turn your basic sugar cookie or plain cupcake into a masterpiece! We offer a variety of themes and can customize them based on your interests (for an additional fee). Our recipes are nut-free, however, the items we use to accessorize sometimes come from factories that also produce nut products. Please contact us in advance if you have special dietary requirements to determine if we can accommodate your party. Some of our most popular options include: furry friends cupcakes, Thanksgiving look-a-like cupcakes, Valentine Cookies, Springtime cookies, holiday cookie decorating, etc. Cookie or Cupcake Decorating Standard Party Package $375: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $35/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - space can be adjusted to accommodate larger parties. - Two-hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, kiln firing, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. The party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! LEGO STEAM Build & Create events are a fun way to let kids have open build time, play LEGO-themed party games, and take on up to two LEGO STEAM Challenges (adjusted for age and ability). Create a zipline, mini golf course, marble maze, volcano and more! Great fun for kids ages 5-12! Standard LEGO Party Package is $350: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $30/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - Two-hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive ½ hour before the party to decorate and set up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person and may be used in place of cake if you choose. -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment.