FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department will offer three “filler” programs — something to fill the down time between winter ball and spring training — called Cabin Fever programs.

They are designed for a limited number of children and will be held once a week inside the Bjorn Gymnasium at the Farmington Community Center.

Middle school indoor lacrosse: This five-week program for players in grades six, seven and eight will be held from 6:45-8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from March 4 to April 1.

The program will be directed by Kevin Averill. Participants will be taught the basic rules of lacrosse and technical drills, such as catching, throwing and scooping up ground balls, with an opportunity to apply those skills during scrimmages. This will be an entry level, non-contact lacrosse activity for new players. Sticks, gloves, helmets and mouth guards will be provided. The fee to participate is $15, payable to the instructor.

Indoor field hockey: This introductory program will expose players in grades three, four and five to the basics of field hockey, emphasizing important skills while teaching basic rules and team strategies in drills and scrimmages.

Sticks, protective eyewear and mouthguards will be provided. Field hockey will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from March 4 to April 1. The instructor is Sarita Crandall. The fee is participate is $15, payable to the instructor. 

Saturday morning “BP”: This program will give aspiring baseball players in grades four, five and six a chance in the gym for some Saturday morning batting practice.

Children will have the opportunity to hit against a pitching machine, given pointers to improve their throwing and fielding, and play a Wiffle ball scrimmage. Scott Peacock will be the instructor. It will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday mornings from March 7 to April 4. A limited number of spaces are available. Cost is $5 per session; attendance will top out each week at the first 10 to register and pay to participate.

For more information on these Cabin Fever programs, call 778-3464.