Winter Programs

During our off-season (January - March) we offer several programs for existing participants to continue their journey with the program or to introduce new participants to us. All events are hosted at the David & Geri Epstein Learning Center in Cromwell unless otherwise noted.

Open House | Simulator Golf | Swing Lessons

Open House

Come Visit Us

  • Open to all new participants.
  • Hit shots in our indoor nets
  • Practice your putting on the indoor putting green
  • Play a hole at select courses around the world on the TrackMan 4 Golf Simulator
  • Stop by for a visit with First Tee – Connecticut Coaches & Staff
  • Learn about 2026 programs & upcoming events
  • There is no cost to attend these Open House Events

2026 Open House Schedule

2026 Dates:Times
Saturday, January 31st @ Learning Links in Cromwell9:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, February 28th @ Learning Links in Cromwell10:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, April 18th @ Fairchild Wheeler GC in Bridgeport (outdoors)10:00am – 2:00pm

Simulator Golf

Play on our TrackMan

  • Enjoy the opportunity to play golf while there’s snow on the ground with First Tee – Connecticut’s TrackMan 4 simulator at our headquarters in Cromwell. 
  • Participants may reserve starting times in 2 hour blocks with family members and play at some of the finest courses in the world!
  • Open to all active (registered for at least one 2025 program) participants and their families.
  • Registration for all Simulator Starting Times will be available 2 weeks prior to the event date beginning at 8:00 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

2026 Simulator Schedule

January 2026

DatesTimes
Monday, 19th9:00am – 11:00am
11:00am – 1:00pm
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Saturday, 24th12:00pm – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm
4:00pm – 6:00pm

February 2026

DatesTimes
Monday, 16th9:00am – 11:00am
11:00am – 1:00pm
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Saturday, 21st12:00pm – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm
4:00pm – 6:00pm

March 2026

DatesTimes
Sunday, 8th9:00am – 11:00am
11:00am – 1:00pm
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Small Group Swing Classes

About

  • During the months of January, February and March
  • Open to active (registered for at least one 2025 program) participants age 9+
  • Focus on Swing Fundamentals
  • Taught by our long time First Tee lead coaches
    • Coach Anthony Bonelli
      • Coach in Cromwell & Waterbury; Summer Camp Director
    • Coach Warren Beardow
      • USGTF golf teaching professional
      • Coach in Cromwell, greater New Haven
    • Coach Mike Cavalieri
      • PGA Associate
      • Coach in Cromwell, New Haven & Waterbury
  • A 3 week, 1 hour long sessions utilizing hitting nets and the Trackman 4 Simulator
  • Only at Cromwell, David + Geri Epstein Learning Center
    • 55 Golf Club Road, Cromwell, CT, 06416

Registration Fee

  • Fee of $50
  • One time charge for a 3 week session
Register

2026 Small Group Lesson Schedule

January 2026

DayDatesTimes
Tuesdays6, 13 & 204:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Wednesdays7, 14 & 214:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Thursdays8, 15 & 224:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Saturdays3, 10 & 1710:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00

*Registration begins Tuesday, December 16 @ 9 am

February 2026

DayDatesTimes
Tuesdays3, 10 & 174:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Wednesdays4, 11 & 184:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Thursdays5, 12 & 194:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Saturdays7, 14 & 2110:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00

*Registration begins Tuesday, January 13 @ 9am

March 2026

DayDatesTimes
Mondays2, 9 & 164:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Tuesdays3, 10 & 174:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Wednesdays4, 11 & 184:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
Saturdays7, 14 & 2110:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00

* Registration begins Tuesday, February 9 @ 9am