Pre-School Activities
Spring & Summer
Registration Dates
Mail-In: March 19th
Walk-In: March 26th
Click here for the Registration form
NEW AT ARTmonk STUDIO
DROP-IN LATE BLOOMERS PROGRAM
By Joanne Artale
This program is designed as a rolling enrollment for ARTmonk Studio. Sometimes it happens you miss a deadline. If there is available space in any ARTmonk Studio pre-school, afterschool art classes or adult watercolor classes, you may join the group on a pro-rata basis. All checks are made out to North Castle Recreation. Program #324185B.
Classes begin in April and are held at Community Park. Please call the instructor at 273-1938, leave a message and someone will call you back.
MONDAY
BURR BEAR MUSIC FOR PARENTS & TOTS
NEW PROGRAM
(Suggested ages 18 months to 4 years)
By Burr Johnson
Music involving singing and dancing which will enhance in the development of perceptual motor skills, social skills and friendships. Fun for all. Begins 4/7. Program #311115A, B or C. Limited Enrollment
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: Sess. A, 10:00-10:30am (18 mo.-3 yr olds)
Sess. B, 10:30-11:00am (18 mo 3 yr olds)
Sess C, 11:00-11:45am (3&4 yr olds)
Fee: $90 for 8 sessions, Session C $100
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
FUN ART WITH FICTION
(Ages 3, 4 & 5)
By Sally Ng
Unleash your child’s imagination and creativity through richly varied art projects and exciting story telling from the Caldecott Medal Winner and Honor Books! From these wonderful stories, your child will create their own creatures, animals and dinosaurs, paintings and games by using different art materials and techniques like Origami, color mixing, collage, tracing, sculpting and much more. Each experience is designed to stimulate the love of learning, literature, and to increase self-confidence all while having great fun and laughter! Limited to 8 participants. DROP OFF PROGRAM! Begins 4/7. Program #321151 A or B
Where: Arts Workshop, 40 Maple Ave.
When: A, 1:00-1:45pm
B, 2:00-2:45pm
Fee: $90 for 8 sessions, includes materials
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
NY RED BULLS SOCCER TRAINING
(3-5 yr. olds)
The New York Red Bulls Training Programs are excited to announce Pre-K soccer clinics in partnership with North Castle Recreation. The Pre-K clinic provides an introductory program for players ages 3-5 years. Sessions are delivered in a fun and game oriented environment. All sessions focus on the very basic soccer skills. LIMITED ENROLLMENT. Program #321281 A
Where: Community Park
When: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2
Time: 1:00 – 1:45p
Fee: $80 for 5 session
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
TUESDAY
MUSICAL MUNCHKINS
Teacher, Amy Olin
Musical Munchkins is a fun-filled, early childhood approach to musical education via parental participation. The program is creatively designed for parent and child to joyfully engage together in musical activity using songs, instruments, puppets, props, books, rhythmic movement and games. Parents, grandparents, nannies…put on your dancin’ shoes and bring your singing voice. You are guaranteed to enjoy 45 minutes of uninterrupted musical fun with your little one! LIMITED to 11 participants per group. Begins 4/8. Program #321116. Also on Wednesdays.
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: D – Music for Ones (12-23 months)
9:45-10:30am – no siblings!
E – Music for Twos (24-35 months)
10:45-11:30am – no siblings!
F – Music for Threes - Lunch & Music - drop off class
12:30-1:15pm
Parents or caretakers can leave or remain and watch. All are invited to join the music circle for the last few minutes of class.
Fee: $175 for 10 weeks
(Non-town residents in the Byram Hills School District pay $10 additional fee)
LITTLE CHEFS
(3-5 yr. olds)
By Sheryl Chalen
Cooking is an exciting way for children to learn concepts and develop skills. Each child will be actively involved in every aspect of the cooking process. All classes will conclude with a wonderful experience of sharing the food that was made by cooperative hands. LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS. DROP OFF PROGRAM! Begins 4/8. Program #321771 A or B
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Ctr.
When: Class A, 1:15-2:00pm
Class B, 2:15-3:00pm
Fee: $75 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
CLAY CREATURES
(3-5 yrs. old)
By Phyllis Schwartz
A wonderful introduction to the magical properties of clay. Children will learn to use imagery and fantasy to create their own special creatures and other useful objets d’art. LIMITED ENROLLMENT. Begins 4/8. DROP OFF PROGRAM! Program #321154 A or B
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: A – 12:45-1:30pm
B – 1:30-2:15pm
Fee: $75 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
FAIRY TALE ART
(Ages 3-5) New Program
By Sarah H. Glickman
From Dragons to Fairies, we will explore the imaginative world of Fairy Tales in this class through crafts and stories. Every week we will learn about different tales and mythical creatures and create one-of-a-kind crafts using multiple art techniques. Learn how to make your very own Fairies’ home, a Knight’s shield and a mermaid aquarium. Let your child’s imagination soar and creative minds expand! Enrollment limited to
8 students. Drop off program. Begins 4/8. Program #321148A
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 1:00-2:00pm
Fee: $75 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
ARTmonk STUDIO
(Ages 3-5)
By Joanne Artale
This program is designed to engage and challenge young creative minds. The curriculum is diverse and uses multi-mediums to enhance eye/hand coordination and fine motor skills. Students experience hands on – how to mix colors, use scissors and expand their imagination. Further inquiry can be directed to Joanne at 273-1938. LIMITED TO 5 students per class. Starts 4/8. Program #321185B & B1
Where: Community Park
When: B, 10:00-11:30am; B1, 1:15-2:45pm
Fee: $240 for 8 one hour classes
*$20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class. If classes are not full, late registrations are pro-rated.
WEDNESDAY
MUSICAL MUNCHKINS
By Nancy Koehler
Musical Munchkins is a fun-filled, early childhood approach to musical education via parental participation. The program is creatively designed for parent and child to joyfully engage together in musical activity using songs, instruments, puppets, props, books, rhythmic movement and games. Parents, grandparents, nannies…put on your dancin’ shoes and bring your singing voice. You are guaranteed to enjoy 45 minutes of uninterrupted musical fun with your little one! LIMITED to 11 participants per group. Begins 4/9. Program #321116. Also on Tuesdays.
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Ctr.
When:
A – Young Ones
9:30-10:15am - “mommy-n-me”
B – Older Ones/Young Twos
10:30-11:15am - “mommy-n-me”
C – Babies (4-8 months)
11:45-12:30pm - “mommy-n-me”
Fee: $175 for 10 weeks
(Non-town residents in the Byram Hills School District pay $10 additional fee)
CRITTER LADY
(4-5 yr. olds)
By The Nature of Things
This is a unique nature program designed for young children by Deborah Mumford, an early childhood naturalist. Each week the children will meet live animals who visit in a friendly atmosphere of animal songs, nature stories and games, and a variety of activities that include nature walks and crafts. Begins 4/9. Program #321746A. DROP 0FF PROGRAM!
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Ctr.
When: 3:30-4:30pm
Fee: $100 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
PRE-SCHOOL PAINTING
(4 & 5 yr. olds)
By Ann Zucconi
A fabulous introduction to painting. Young artists will have fun learning the basics of color and design while boldly painting with tempera and watercolor. LIMITED ENROLLMENT – 8 students only. Begins 4/9. Program #321160A. DROP OFF PROGRAM!
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 2:15-3:15pm
Fee: $90 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
ARTmonk STUDIO
(Ages 3-5)
By Joanne Artale
This program is designed to engage and challenge young creative minds. The curriculum is diverse and uses multi-mediums to enhance eye/hand coordination and fine motor skills. Students experience hands on – how to mix colors, use scissors and expand their imagination. Further inquiry can be directed to Joanne at 273-1938. LIMITED to 5 students per class. Starts 4/9. Program #321185C & C1
Where: Community Park
When: C, 10:00-11:30am; C1, 1:15-2:45pm
Fee: $240 for 8 one hour classes
*20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class
If classes are not full, late registrations are pro-rated.
THURSDAY
MOMMY & ME CLAY
(4-5 yr. olds & adult)
By Sally Ng
Have fun pounding, pinching, stamping, coiling, rolling with Clay! Watch yours and your child’s little face light up as you both explore and manipulate the clay to create a functional bowl and plate, animals, dinosaurs and more. This class is designed for a child and a special adult (parent, grandparent or nanny) to have fun with Clay and to provide a nurturing environment to learn about clay arts. Let yours and your child’s creativity soar through the medium of Clay and Glaze! LIMITED to 5 children and 5 adults. Begins 4/10. Program #321155A
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 1:30-2:30pm
Fee: $125 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
ARTmonk STUDIO
(Ages 3-5)
By Joanne Artale
This program is designed to engage and challenge young creative minds. The curriculum is diverse and used multi-mediums to enhance eye/hand coordination and fine motor skills. Students experience hands on – how to mix colors, use scissors and expand their imagination. Further inquiry can be directed to Joanne at 273-1938. LIMITED to 5 students per class. Starts 4/10. Program #321185 D & D1
Where: Community Park
When: D, 10:00-11:30am; D1, 1:15-2:45pm
Fee: $240 for 8 one hour classes
*$20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class
If classes are not full, late registrations are pro-rated.
FRIDAY
LITTLE CHEFS
(3-5 yr. olds)
By Sheryl Chalen
Cooking is an exciting way for children to learn concepts and develop skills. Each child will be actively involved in every aspect of the cooking process. All classes will conclude with a wonderful experience of sharing the food that was made by cooperative hands. LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS! DROP 0FF PROGRAM!! Begins 4/11. Program #321771 C or D
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: C, 1:15-2:00pm
D, 2:15-3:00pm
Fee: $75 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
ANIMAL ART
(Ages 3-5) New Program
By Sarah H. Glickman
Calling all animal lovers! Every week we will have a theme animal and explore different art techniques to create original art “animal” pieces. From collages to melted crayons, your child will love the hands-on experience while learning about the great animal kingdom. ENROLLMENT LIMITED. Drop off program. Begins 4/11. Program #321148B
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 1:00-2:00pm
Fee: $75 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
SATURDAY
STARTSMART SOCCER PROGRAM
(Ages 3-5)
*Must be 3 by start of program!
By David Villalobos
This program will prepare the children for organized soccer without the threat of competition or a fear of getting hurt. Parents will work together with their child in a supportive environment helping them learn basic motor skills like passing, dribbling, shooting and footwork through a variety of stations. Parents spend quality time learning to teach and support them in sports. Begins May 3rd . Limited to 20 participants. Program #321280 A, B or C
Where: Community Park
When: Sess. A, 9:00-9:45am
Sess. B, 10:00-10:45am
Sess. C, 11:00-11:45am
Fee: $125 for 6 weeks (includes soccer ball)
(Non-town residents in the Byram Hills School District pay $10 additional fee)
SUNDAY
LITTLE FEET SOCCER
(4-6 yrs. old)
*Must be 4 by start of program!
By Brett Gober, Certified N.S.C.A.A. Instructor
And former Ivy All League player at Cornell.
Program for ages 4-6 year olds designed to be fun with emphasis on learning the fundamentals of soccer. Program will focus the building blocks of dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting that are necessary for becoming the most complete soccer player possible. Each child will receive a t-shirt. LIMITED to 25 children. Starts May 4th . Program #321280E
Where: Community Park
When: Sess. E, 9:00-10:00am
Fee: $125 for 6 weeks
(Non-town residents in the Byram Hills School District pay $10 additional fee)
