FFL - Idaho Falls
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Spring 2026 Registration Opened January 13th.
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Course Catalog
Everyone Can Draw
This is a 4 part multi session Class! For the person who always wanted to draw or improve the skills they have. Several different mediums will be introduced including, watercolor, pastels, and color pencil, ink. Papers and pens will be supplied, bring regular #2 pencils, a sharpener and a “simple box” of color pencils (Crayola brand works.) Each class you will go home with a completed drawing while learning several new tools and techniques to make drawing easy and fun. You just might surprise yourself. Class will meet on Thursdays, April 2, 9,16 & 23. Fee: $5
HWE - RV Camping email list
We are beginning our camping together this year on May 26-29 at Stoddard Creek Campground! Stay 1 to 3 nights. City of Rocks in June. On July 13-18 we will enjoy the beautiful Island Park Scout Camp. August 25-28 we have reserved Buttermilk campground in Island Park. In September we will admire the fall leaves from the Gros Ventre campground. Please sign up so we can have an email list to let you know about details for the planned campouts. We will have a planning Luncheon in May.
Bears and the Yellowstone Experience
We are going on a 5-day bear hunt! 6/22-6/26 We will spend 4 nights in Yellowstone Park. The trip will include informal lectures in the field, wildlife viewing and some light hiking. The price will include the cost of housing and other class experiences. Costs are anticipated to be in a range of $375- $400 per person, depending on actual room occupancy, and will be discussed during meetings.Preparatory meetings prior to travel will be held at ISU: Class Scope Outline 01/27/26 1-3 PM, Class Fees Collection 03/03/26 1-3 PM, Room Assignments, Meal Planning and Gear Check 04/28/26 1-3 PM. Priority will be given to those who have not attended before. Priority will be given to those who have not attended before. THIS IS A LIMITED CLASS - 10 Class fee: TBA Location: Roosevelt Lodge, Yellowstone National Park
FFL Summer Picnic
STAY IN THE KNOW! At the Summer Picnic, we enjoy a fully catered meal, vote for FFL officers, and announce the upcoming FFL activities. This picnic is an annual tradition for all FFL members. The cost is $10 per person. It is non-refundable and paid at registration. NEW LOCATION: Freeman Park, Shelter Bring your lawn chair. The cost is $10 per person, non-refundable, to be paid at registration. Bring your favorite lawn chair
Hydropower Plant Tour
During this class students will tour the Idaho Falls hydropower plant. Maximum: 30
FFL Volunteer Opportunities
Friends For Learning operates totally by volunteers. As this organization has grown, the need for volunteers has increased. We need volunteers in the following areas: Curriculum, Cultural Cuisine, Hiking, Walking & Exploring, and helping Leadership. By signing up on the registration form, you will be sent an e-mail with the volunteer form to fill out as to the areas in which you would like to volunteer. Thank you for your interest and support.
FRIENDS FOR LEARNING - Membership
Friends for Learning (FFL) is an educational venture enjoyed by people age 50 and over. This venture is for those who wish to stimulate their thinking and expand their knowledge. The purpose of Friends for Learning is to provide, at a minimal cost, activities, special events, and opportunities for study for retired and semi-retired people who want to continue their intellectual growth and enjoy being part of a like-minded community. Terms of Membership Membership shall be open to any person 50 years or older who is willing to abide by the provisions of the FFL, Inc. Bylaws and who has paid their dues for the current semester. All Board Members are exempt from payment of dues as a requirement of membership. Payment of dues also constitutes a signature of the FFL, Inc. Indemnity form each semester to waive all liability on the part of Friends for Learning, Inc. and/or its officers. Consecutive Registration for Membership and Classes HERE. ONLINE REGISTRATION: (Need Help? Call us at 282-3372) Parking Pass: New members will need to “Register” for a parking pass. It is included in your membership fee and will be mailed to your address. Members who have lost or misplaced their pass may purchase a new one for $5, it will be mailed to you also.
HWE - Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing (group list)
EMAIL LIST - This class is for those interested in cross-country skiing and/or snowshoeing. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced skier, this class gives you an opportunity to get together with others who are interested in SC skiing and snowshoeing. We will go on adventures locally and in the surrounding areas.
HWE - Day Adventures (group list)
This Hiking, Walking, Exploring (HWE) "class" consists of various outdoor "shared adventures" (about two per month) from April or May through September or October (weather dependent). Activities may include hiking, biking, float trips, horseback riding, caving/climbing (non-technical), zip lining, bird watching, etc. This is a participatory class, guided by class (your) input and available facilitators/coordinators, so we are open to try most anything. Activities can range from easy to strenuous and might last two hours or all day depending on the activity and/or selected location. Locations generally must be within 150 miles or 2.5 hours (driving time) of Idaho Falls. Class enrollees will also be placed on the email distribution list for HWE's week-long trip announcements - generally, 3 or 4 trips per year (January - December)."Shared adventures" refers to outdoor recreational experiences undertaken by two or more individuals who are working cooperatively toward a common goal, sharing in decision-making, other responsibilities, and costs as equitably as possible. While there is a designated Facilitator (i.e., coordinator or point of contact) for each activity, there is no "leader" in the sense of a single person who makes all the decisions and who owns all of the responsibility. Shared adventures are an excellent opportunity to get outdoors, embrace personal challenge, develop resilience and learn adaptability in a supportive group environment.