Department of Continuing Education

DCE Office Door

Simsbury Department of Continuing Education
155 Firetown Road, Simsbury, CT 06070
860.658.3870/fax 860.651.2903
dce@simsburyschools.net

8:00 am-3:30 pm (Mon- Fri)

3 Easy Ways to Register!

Online with Vanco Events. It's quick, easy, and secure!
By Mail
In-Person: Drop off registration form and payment.
A secure drop box is available if the office is closed.

Instructors Wanted! We are looking for individuals who are eager to teach classes in our community. We offer 3 sessions: Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer. If interested, please complete this course proposal form and email it to DCE.

ESL Classes (English as a Second Language) are being offered in Simsbury for residents. Classes begin on Tuesday, January 13th. For more information or to register, click on this Farmington Continuing Education link.

State Mandated Courses such as GED, CDP, ABE, Citizenship Preparation, and Adult Basic Education Classes are available with Farmington Continuing Education who continue to service Simsbury residents free of charge. All mandated programs are free and there is no charge for textbooks or materials used in the classroom. To register, go to Farmington Continuing Education.

Summer Brochure Cover Art

Our 2026 Summer Brochure is now available!

We offer programs for Preschool Classes & Camps, Sports Academy,
Adult & Youth Enrichment, Bus Trips, and more.

2026 Summer Preschool and Elementary Courses

We are offering several summer programs for preschool and elementary grades. These educational classes will be held in at some of our Simsbury Elementary schools, as well as at Henry James Memorial School. With so many fun things for kids to do this summer you’ll have a hard time choosing! Class size is limited so we encourage early sign-ups.

PE/Health & Personal Finance Courses Offered this Summer:

Taking one of these courses will free up a students schedule during the school year while earning credit towards graduation requirements. In-person or online class registration is open. Sign up with Vanco Events!

2026 Summer Sports Academy!

SHS athletic coaches and DCE have created these camps to give children in grades K-9 an opportunity to play a sport they may be interested in. The time spent together ensures working on skills to build their confidence, relationships, and to work as a team. Don’t miss the fun this summer! Sign up with Vanco Events today!

Looking for a new career or hobby? Too busy to take classes in person? Check out the online training courses through Ed2Go and work at your own pace from home! Click on on this link to view their course catalog. To sign up, go to Ed2Go.

Summer School & Camps

DCE Brochures

2025 Winter/Spring Brochure

Copies of our brochures are available at the DCE office (in the back of Henry James Middle School), as well as in the Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury Senior Center, Board of Education office, and many businesses in town. Get your copy to see an exciting array of classes and trips being offered. Sign up early to avoid cancellations!

Adult Education

For a variety of fundamental courses or advanced career training, visit Ed2Go. There are over 800 online courses offered with Simsbury Public Schools. Work from home, work at your own pace, and learn something new!

Simsbury's Adult Education programs for state-mandated classes are now being managed by Farmingtons Continuing Education. Click here for more information.

Adult Enrichment Program includes a wide variety of subjects and topics of interest to the adult learner. From artistic exploration to financial planning, personal enrichment, and world language development, these are just some of the course areas offered at various times in our program. For a full schedule and complete listing of the current courses offered and their fees, please contact Ingrid Coloske at 860-658-3870.

Children's Academy of Simsbury (Preschool Program)

Preschool at Squadron Line School

The Children's Academy registration forms and/or tuition payments can be dropped off or mailed to Simsbury Continuing Education at 155 Firetown Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070. To obtain a registration form, visit the Children's Academy website.

For any questions, please contact Nikki Mahan, Director, by email at nmahan@simsburyschools.net or call 860-658-3870.

Registration

There are 3 ways to sign up:

1. ONLINE with Vanco Events. It's quick, easy, and secure! No account necessary.

2. BY MAIL: Mail registration and payment to the Department of Continuing Education, 155 Firetown Road, Simsbury, CT 06070

3. IN-PERSON: Bring registration and payment to the Department of Continuing Education. A secure drop box is available outside our door if the office is closed.

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