Pre-school Activities
Fall Registration Dates
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION BEGINS August 27th
WALK-IN September 2nd
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MONDAY
ARTmonk STUDIO (Ages 3-5) Available Monday through Thursday
By Joann 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 Joann at 273-1938. LIMITED to 5 students per class. Begins 10/4. Program #121185 A & A1. Also available Tues (B,B1), Wed (C, C1) & Th (D, D1).
Where: Community Park
When: A, 10:00-11:00am; A1, 1:15-2:15pm
Fee: $160 for 8 classes
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 and 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 to 12 participants. Begins 9/13. Program #121281A
Where: Community Park
When: 1:00-1:45pm
Fee: $90 for 5 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
TUESDAY
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 10/5. Program #121771A or B
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Ctr.
When: Class A, 12:45-1:30pm
Class B, 1:45-2:30pm
Fee: $80 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 10/5. DROP OFF PROGRAM! Program #121154A or B
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: A – 12:45-1:30pm
B – 1:30-2:15pm
Fee: $85 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
FAIRY TALE ART (Ages 3-5)
By Phyllis Schwartz
Learn about Dragons, Castles, Mermaids, Princess and more while creating works of art using a variety of materials. Each class will be introduced with a story, rhyme, game or song to set the theme for the project. Let your child’s imagination soar and creative mind expand! Enrollment limited to 8 students. Drop off program. Begins 10/5. Program #121148A
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 2:30-3:15pm
Fee: $80 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
WEDNESDAY
LUNCH BUNCH ENRICHMENT PLAYGROUP
By Sheryl Chalen
Extend the nursery school day with the lunch bunch playgroup. Lots of fun projects. Play both outdoors and indoors. Limited to 6 students. Program #121750A. Begins 10/6.
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 12:30-2:15pm
Fee: $225 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
THURSDAY
MUSICAL MUNCHKINS (Ages - Babies, 1’s, 2’s, 3’s & 4’s)
By Nancy Koehler
Musical Munchkins is a fun-filled, early childhood approach to musical education via parental participation. You are your child’s best role model. This belief is what inspired our creatively designed curriculum in which parent/caretaker and child joyfully engage together in musical activity using songs, instruments, puppets, props, books, rhythmic movement and games. Parents and/or caretakers…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! Enroll in the age specific class that applies to your child. LIMITED to 11 participants per group. Begins 10/7. Program #121116 A.
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Ctr.
When: A – Music for Ones (13-23 months), 9:30-10:15am - “mommy-n-me”
B – Music for Twos (24-36 months), 10:25-11:10am - “mommy-n-me”
C – 3’s & 4’s , 11:20-12:05pm - “mommy-n-me”
D – Babies (4-12 months), 12:15-1:00pm
Fee: $175 for 10 weeks
(Non-town residents in the Byram Hills School District pay $10 additional fee)
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 9/30. Program #121155A
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 1:00-2:00pm
Fee: $165 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
PRE-SCHOOL PAINTING (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 10/7. Program #121160A. DROP OFF PROGRAM
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 2:00-3:00pm
Fee: $90 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
FRIDAY
THE LITTLE DANCE CO. (3-5 year olds)
By Little Dance Co. Staff
A 45 minute combination class for children ages 3-5 in their first years of dance. Program includes pre-ballet, tap and creative movement blended with developmentally appropriate educational concepts. Recommended attire: pink leotards and tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Note: all tap shoes must have velcro or elastic close or tap buttons. Recital performance in May/June. LIMITED ENROLLMENT. Begins 10/8. Drop-off program. Program #121120A1
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 2:00-2:45pm
Fee: $120 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
COLORFUL CREATURES (Ages 3-5)
By Lia Russ
Come create colorful little animals, amphibians, reptiles and bugs in Sculpey Clay. After we make our creatures, we can create little environments for them utilizing shells, wood, paper, etc. Please bring to class a shoe box or a Clementine box in which to build our environments. Limited Enrollment. Drop off program. Begins 10/8. Program #121148B
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
When: 1:00-2:00pm
Fee: $80 for 8 sessions
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
SATURDAY
STARTSMART SOCCER PROGRAM (Ages 3-5)
By David Villalobos
Must be 3 by start of program. 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 9/25. Limited to 20 participants. Program #121280A or B
Where: Community Park
When: Sess. A, 9:30-10:15am
Sess. B, 10:30-11:15am
Fee: $175 for 6 weeks (includes soccer ball)
(Non-town Byram Hills School District residents pay $10 additional fee)
