IMPORTANT NEW PROGRAM REGISTRATION POLICIES: Winding Trails is now producing two newsletters per year. The Winter-Spring edition promotes programs
from January through May and the Summer-Fall edition has programs from June through December. The opening of registration for these programs will
occur roughly the first of each month before the month the program is running. Check the program description for specific dates for registration openings.
Also please be sure to check our website and emails for the promotion of new programs or additional program offerings.
Adult Hockey
Why let the kids have all the fun? If you have played hockey before or have an interest in playing hockey, join us for this recreational "pond" hockey under the lights on Walton Pond. Interested participants are recommended to wear protective gear. Be sure to check the website to ensure the pond is open for skating.
Tuesday, January 9 to Tuesday, March 5
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Open
Details
Where:
Walton Pond
Ages:
Adult
Max:
20
Fees
Member Individual:
$0.00
Nonmember Individual:
$7.00
After School Gliders
Learn the sport of cross-country skiing. This fun based 4 - session program will be a group cross-country ski lesson specially designed for kids. Your child will learn the basics of cross-country skiing on level terrain and become familiar with the snow. Skis, poles and boots will be provided. Helmets are recommended. Classes meet at Garmany Hall Ski Center weather permitting.
Tuesday, January 23 to Thursday, February 1
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Full
Details
Where:
Garmany Hall
Ages:
6-10
Max:
8
Fees
Member Individual:
$50.00
Nonmember Individual:
$65.00
Arts & Crafts for Preschoolers
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.
Session 1
Wednesday, January 10 to Wednesday, February 7
11:30am to 12:15pm
Open
Details
Where:
Lodge
Ages:
3-5
Max:
8
Fees
Member Individual:
$20.00
Nonmember Individual:
$30.00
Evening Ski Tours for Adults
Skiing under the stars! Does this atmosphere sound good to you? If you answered yes, then you'll want to join us for this unique program. Weather permitting, fellow skiers will for a special guided ski tour of our trail system. The warmth of a roaring fire, light fare and conversation will follow this nocturnal trek. This program is not for beginner skiers. (Weather permitting)
Session 1
Friday, January 19
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Open
Details
Where:
Garmany Ski Center
Max:
40
Fees
Member Individual:
$20.00
Nonmember Individual:
$30.00
Fall Evening Indoor Cycling/Spinning
Looking for a great cardio workout? Spinning offers the calorie burning, energy enhancing, stress decreasing, overall workout that is easy on the joints. This is a 10 week program that will help you stay or get in shape. Indoor cycling allows you the opportunity to work hard and have fun while you spin to your favorite tunes. You provide comfortable workout attires, sneakers or SPD compatible shoes, H20, towel and excitement! No class Thanksgiving week.
Session 1
Tuesday, October 3 to Tuesday, December 12
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Full
Session 2
Thursday, October 5 to Thursday, December 14
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Full
Details
Where:
Lodge Basement
Ages:
18 and up
Max:
16
Fees
Member Individual:
$100.00
Nonmember Individual:
$130.00
Families Exploring Nature
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 have hopes for the early spring season as we look for skunk cabbage and early spring flowers while listening to frogs calling at the vernal pools and looking for egg masses in the water. 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. Bring along water boots or shoes for exploring the vernal pool areas up close.
Session 1
Saturday, January 6
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Open
Details
Where:
Natures Porch
Ages:
All
Max:
35
Fees
Member Family:
$15.00
Nonmember Family:
$25.00
Free Member Cross Country Ski Lesson
There are still members who have never been out on skis, so for those of you who have never tried, but would like to, we invite you to come out for a one-hour free group lesson. There is a fee for rental equipment. Space is limited. This program will be held weather permitting. This is a member only program.
Session 1
Saturday, January 6
8:30am to 10:00am
Full
Session 2
Wednesday, January 17
8:30am to 10:00am
Full
Details
Where:
Ski Center
Ages:
15 and up
Max:
8
Fees
Member Individual:
$0.00
I'm a New Member, Now What?
Join us for an evening of exploration about everything that Winding Trails has to offer you. Learn how to get the most out of your membership and find out about all the great opportunities that await you. You will learn about our history, our future, how monies are spent, program registration, guest policies, special events and programs, summer day camp, our cross-country ski center, and much more. Meet some of the park's key staff members and ask any questions you may have. This is a great orientation event for any new member or just a wonderful opportunity for returning members to learn more about the facility. This program will be available in person or on Zoom. Please register based on how you plan to attend. There is no fee for this event. Session one is to attend in person, session two is to attend via Zoom.
Session 1
Wednesday, January 17
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Open
Session 2
Wednesday, January 17
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Open
Details
Where:
Garmany Hall/Zoom
Ages:
Adults
Max:
100
Fees
Member Family:
$0.00
Learn to Skate Clinic
Your child can begin to learn the wonderful sport of ice skating. This fun based 4-session class will involve getting your children up and around on skates. The basics of forward skating, turning, and stopping will be covered. Children must have their own skates or rent. (If you need to rent skates, please call ahead to arrange for them.) Single blade skates only please, and don't forget to have them sharpened! Helmets are recommended. No class on MLK Day.
Session 1
Monday, January 8 to Monday, January 22
10:00am to 10:45am
Open
Session 2
Monday, January 8 to Monday, January 22
4:15pm to 5:00pm
Full
Details
Where:
Owl Skating Rink
Ages:
4-9
Max:
8
Fees
Member Individual:
$35.00
Nonmember Individual:
$50.00
Learn, Ski, Lunch
Come for a cross country ski program and stay for lunch. If you have never cross country skied or need a refresher this is a great program for you. This program includes rental equipment, a lesson, and lunch. Space is limited, and the program is held weather permitting. Lunch will be provided from our snack bar. This is a member only program.
Session 1
Thursday, January 11
11:00am to 12:30pm
Full
Details
Where:
Garmany Hall
Ages:
Adults only
Max:
8
Fees
Member Individual:
$15.00
Little Gliders
Your 4-5 year olds can begin to learn the sport of cross-country skiing. This fun based 4 -session program will be a group cross-country ski lesson specially designed for kids. Your child will learn the basics of cross-country skiing on level terrain and become familiar with the snow. Skis and boots will be provided. Helmets are recommended. Classes meet at Garmany Hall Ski Center. Weather permitting.
Session 1
Tuesday, January 9 to Thursday, January 18
11:00am to 12:00pm
Open
Details
Where:
Garmany Hall
Ages:
4-5
Max:
8
Fees
Member Individual:
$50.00
Nonmember Individual:
$65.00
Little Kids Exploring Nature
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 have hopes for the early spring season as we look for skunk cabbage and early spring flowers while listening to frogs calling at the vernal pools and looking for egg masses in the water. 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. Bring along water boots or shoes for exploring the vernal pool areas up close.
Session 1
Saturday, January 6
9:30am to 11:30am
Open
Details
Where:
Natures Porch
Ages:
All
Max:
35
Fees
Member Family:
$15.00
Nonmember Family:
$25.00
Mad Science: Eureka! Invention
Children overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors, and most importantly, their minds. With a bit of ingenuity, they create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks, and assemble a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs.
Tuesday, January 30 to Tuesday, March 5
4:30pm to 5:30pm
Open
Details
Where:
Lodge
Ages:
6-10
Max:
21
Fees
Member Individual:
$130.00
Nonmember Individual:
$160.00
Mad Science: Preschool Jr Scientist
Become a Junior Mad Scientist! This program is a great introduction to science for our younger fans. The junior scientists will explore the science of colors and the way things move, they will become paleontologists by searching for fossils and participating in a mini dinosaur dig. Finally, take an exciting mission with Mad Science to explore the planets, moons and stars. These young scientists will enjoy daily take-home projects related to each subject!
Session 1
Tuesday, January 30 to Tuesday, March 5
10:00am to 11:15am
Open
Details
Where:
Lodge
Ages:
3-5
Max:
21
Fees
Member Individual:
$130.00
Nonmember Individual:
$160.00
Trivia Night
The holidays are over, and the rushing and stressing are behind us. Come to Winding Trails with your friends to celebrate with Trivia! We will supply the music, Trivia and atmosphere. You just need to supply your own food and beverages. Reserve your spot today or get a group of friends together for a whole table! This is a member only program.
Friday, January 12
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Open
Details
Where:
Garmany Hall
Ages:
Adults only
Max:
75
Fees
Member Individual:
$15.00
Winter Evening Indoor Spinning
Looking for a great cardio workout? Spinning offers the calorie burning, energy enhancing, stress decreasing, overall workout that is easy on the joints. This is a 10 week program that will help you stay or get in shape. Indoor cycling allows you the opportunity to work hard and have fun while you spin to your favorite tunes. You provide comfortable workout attires, sneakers or SPD compatible shoes, H20, towel and excitement! Instructor: Dave Cappello
Thursday, January 11 to Thursday, March 14
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Open
Details
Where:
Lodge
Ages:
18 and up
Max:
16
Fees
Member Individual:
$100.00
Nonmember Individual:
$130.00
Winter Youth Explorers
Join the fun! This 4-session program is designed for your 7-12 year olds. Each week your child will spend 60 minutes doing a variety of activities related to winter. Depending on weather they may go ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, or tubing. Alternative activities will be provided if Other Nature does not cooperate.