Continuing Community Education
Farmingdale maintains one of the most extensive Continuing Community Education programs on Long Island.
A publication describing the various course offerings is mailed to district residents in the middle of August and early in January of each year. Information about registration procedures and schedules are included in the course offerings publication. For additional information, please contact the Director of Continuing Community Education at 516-434-5316 between the hours of 9 am to 1 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (while classes are in session) and Thursdays and Fridays from 8 am to 4 pm.
Adult and continuing education has fully adapted to the challenges of COVID-19. By offering virtual and off-site courses this spring, Farmingdale residents will be able to pursue lifelong learning. The course brochure will be mailed to the community early in January and will offer over fifty choices of interesting and worthwhile learning experiences.
At no extra cost, each adult who registers for a virtual course can invite other household members, including children, to participate together on Google Meet. This allows participants to maintain safe social distancing and still stay active and involved.
Several off-site courses, including; tae kwon do, tennis and horseback riding, will observe DOH guidelines. Country Line Dancing, Volleyball, Golf, Yoga and Tai Chi will be inside (if Covid restrictions are lifted). If not, Country Line Dancing and Volleyball will be outdoors. Please see brochure for outdoor start dates. Golf will take place off site. Yoga and Tai Chi will be on Google Meet.
Online and mail-in registration will enable full and safe participation.
CORRECTION IN BROCHURE
**COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ESSAY BOOTCAMP IS MONDAYS 5:00-7:00 PM**
NEW COURSES NOT LISTED IN BROCHURE
Acupressure and Qi Gong for Health - NEW
Michael Savalli
Tuesday - Zoom
6:00-7:00 PM
$55 Registration Fee / $65 Out of District
Acupressure uses massage on special "acu-points" to restore and maintain health. Qi Gong (Chee-gong) is physical exercise from China that promotes wellness of body and mind. Sometimes called "Taoist yoga" it works to cultivate balance inside and out. Both Acupressure & Qi Gong work with the theory that good health results from maintaining the free-flow of Qi (energy) within the body. In this online class, you will be coached through these exercises and the philosophy behind them. Your instructor, is a New York State licensed acupuncturist since 2014, has a Masters in Oriental Medicine, and has been practicing Acupuncture and Qi Gong for 10 years (including school). Course begins Tuesday 2/23/21. NO REDUCED FEE FOR THIS COURSE.
Total Body Workout - NEW
Karen Echeverria-Pinna
Tuesday
7:00-8:00PM - Zoom
$55 Registration Fee / $65 Out of District
Join Karen from Karenfitness4life in her “Total Body Workout” virtual class. This is a moderate paced strength training class using body weight and hand held weights. You will use low impact movements that will help you burn calories and tone your body. Students will need hand held weights, a yoga mat and water for this course. Karen is a practicing fitness professional, with 10 years’ experience in resistance training and nutrition. Course begins on Tuesday 2/23/21. NO REDUCED FEE FOR THIS COURSE.