Class Descriptions

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•  Animal Exploration: K-1st Grade: Wednesdays: Winter Term

   

  Does your child adore animals?  Do they dream about becoming a zookeeper or veterinarian when they grow up?  If so, this program will give them the opportunity to explore several jobs which focus on being around animals everyday!  Activities will include: listening to bird calls, designing zoo exhibits, examining x-rays of animal broken bones and practicing science observation skills while learning how to be a field biologist.  We will meet LIVE animals every week and discuss how we can make sure that animals stay happy and healthy whether they are in the wild, in a zoo, on a farm or in our home as a pet!  Instructor is from The Art Farm NYC.

• Animal Pillow Soft Sculptures Art Class for K-1st and 2nd-5th

  Animal Pillow Soft Sculptures - If you love animals, drawing and sewing...this is the class for you! Students will create a pillow based on an animal of their choice. They will begin by sketching their animal on paper, then create a contour line drawing on canvas, later adding lines and designing patterns to reflect their animal's personality. They will then cut and sew their drawings to make their pillow soft sculpture. 
  
  This class meets on Tuesdays in the Fall.
  K-1st: 3:15-4:15
  2nd-5th: 4:30-5:30

• Basketball 4th-5th Graders

  Students will have weekly Basketball class with Mr. Gad The students will learn skills and drills and play games.
  
  The class meets Tuesday 3:15-4:15 for the Winter Term

• Basketball for 1st-3rd Graders

  This class meets on Thursdays and teaches the kids drills and skills for the game. The kids will even play games amongst themselves.
  This class is Thursdays 3:15-4:15 PM for the Fall and Winter Term.

• Bedazzle, Dazzle Do: 2nd-5th Graders

  Unleash your inner designer and add a little extra glitter to your world! In Sparkle & Shine, students will turn ordinary everyday items into extraordinary, eye-catching masterpieces using bedazzlers, rhinestones, gems, and embellishments.

  Each week, young creators will explore color coordination, pattern design, and custom craft techniques while customizing their own gear—from tote bags, pencil cases, and denim patches to hat brims, hair accessories, and picture frames.

  What Students Will Learn & Do:

  • Design Fundamentals: Plan custom patterns, color schemes, and layout arrangements before blinging out projects.
  • Hands-on Crafting: Master the safe and clean use of gem setters, fabric glues, applicator tools, and self-adhesive embellishments.
  • Upcycling & Personalization: Transform basic materials and personal items into wearable art and fun room decor.
  • Showcase: Take home a custom-designed piece at the end of every project!

  All tools, gems, safety gear, and craft materials are provided. Students are also invited to bring an approved item from home (like a plain jacket or sneakers) for our end-of-term capstone project!

• Breakdancing 2nd-5th Graders

  Learn to breakdance in this fun and engaging class on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30: Winter Term

• Cheerleading for 1st-5th Graders

  Go TREVOR! Just your child love to dance, cheer and do gymnastics?!!! This class is for them! Give me a T.R.E.V.O.R! WHAT'S THAT SPELL? TREVOR!!!! This class meets on Fridays from 3:30-4:30 in the Spring Term.

• Chess: K-5th Graders

  Chess will meet Chess Master Mr. Goodman and learn the basics of chess. More advanced players will be challenged.
  The class meets Tuesdays and or Wednesdays from 3:30-430 for K-1st Grade and 4:30-5:30 2nd-5th Grade. This class meets all year.

• Chopped and Master Chefs: K-5th Graders

  Calling all Food Network Lovers! The kids will stir, mix and bake recipes each week in this fun class and bring their treat home, hopefully to share with their families.
  
  K-1st Grade meets: Fridays 3:30-4:30 All Year
  2nd-5th Grade meets: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 All Year

• Creative Movement: Threes-Kindergarten

  Join Ms. Heather is this engaging movement and music class for our Threes-Kindergarten students.
  This class meets Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 in the Fall.

• Creative Theatre: K-1st Graders

  Calling all actors and performers of all kinds! This class is for you. The students will learn acting through storytelling, improv, song and movement. The students will perform a show at the end of each term. This group meets on Mondays from 3:00-4:00, all year.

• DIY Art Class: 3's-1st Graders

  Students will create different pieces of art each week in this fun and engaging class. This class is offered on Tuesdays for the Winter and Thursdays for the Spring 3:30-4:30

• Drama Dragons: 2nd-5th Grade

  Students will take an acting class on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30, all year. Students will play acting games, memorize lines, learn all about character and put on a show at the end of the term.

• Empire Baseball: K-5th Grade

  This class will meet in the Spring on Thursdays from 3:15-5pm. Students will play against each other weekly in Central Park.

• Fantasy Football for 3rd-5th Graders with Mr. McMahan

  Fantasy Football with Mr. McMahan: Newcomers encouraged! Ever want to learn how football works? Experience the NFL season and create a team of actual NFL players to track their progress all season long. Other weekly challenges will be included! Thursdays: 4:30-5:30 Fall.

• Fashion and Jewelry Design: 2nd-5th Graders

  Join Ms. McCloskey on Thursdays for the Winter Term in her very popular Fashion and Jewelry class. This class meets in the Winter on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30.

• Flag Football for 4th-5th Graders

  Students will play in Central Park each week in the Spring with Mr. Gad on Tuesdays in the Fall and Spring 3:15-4:15. Please note Training X will coach in the Fall.

• Fun Fitness 3s-1st Graders

  This class will get your kids moving and grooving. They will dance and workout and have fun all at the same time. This class meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 all year.

• Gymnastics K-5th Grade: Fall

  This class will meet on Wednesdays in the Fall for K-1st Graders:
  The class is adjusted to the skill level of the students.
  The K-1st Graders will meet from 3:30-4:30 on Fridays.

• Hip-Hop: Pre-K-5th Graders (Pre-K-1st, 2nd-5th)

  In this fun class, the students will learn the basics of Hip-Hop and they will create a dance routine.
  This class is on Fridays for 2nd-5th grade from 3:30-4:30 for the Fall and Winter and Terms. Our Pre-K-1st Graders meet Thursdays  3:30 all year.

• Homework Room: 2nd-5th Graders

  Homework Room is offered for 2nd-5th Graders all year Monday-Thursday from 3:15-5:45 pm. Students can attend homework room either before their scheduled class or private lesson or after their class or private lesson. Students can also register for Core on a specific day and then they will automatically go to homework room.

• Lego 1st League Robotics: 2nd-4th Graders: Thursdays

  Ms. Anderson will be teaching 2nd-4th graders Lego Robotics on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 for the Winter Term.

   

  
  
  

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• Lego Spike Prime Robotics & Coding for 4th and 5th Graders

  In this class students will build different robotics models with lego and code them to move, jump, and record. This is a class for LEGO enthusiasts and budding coders. This class is Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 for the Fall and Spring.

• Mad Science: 2nd-5th Graders

  Calling all Mad Scientists! This hands on science class will create static electricity everywhere. Sign up fast, this class always has a waitlist!
  
  The class is Mondays 3:30-4:30 for the Fall and Spring Terms.

• Magic: 2nd-5th Graders

  Calling all magicians! In this class students will learn different magic tricks and work on mastering their skills on specific tricks. Students will then perform a magic show at the end of the trimester for their families. This class meets Mondays from 3:30-4:30 for the Winter Term.

• Makerspace for 4th and 5th Graders

  Join Ms. Anderson in this creative class where the students will use different materials in the Makerspace class to create their own projects.

• Martial Arts: Pre-K-12th Graders

  Students will study with Howard Latting of WMA Karate. Each of our students enter the program with a desire to learn, enjoy robust physical activity and participate as a team. This program is based on Korean Art and Modern Teachings.
  
  Mondays: All Year.
  
  Pre-K-1st Grade at 3:30-4:20
  2nd-5th Grade at 4:30-5:30

• Mixed Sports for 4th-5th Graders

  Our coach will take the kids out to Central Park weekly for a variety of sports.
  This class is Tuesdays 3:15-4:15 Spring

• Multi-Sports: 2nd-5th Graders

  If you want your child to run around and get all sweaty, this class is for you! The students will play a variety of sports and relay races in Central Park or use our Gym on inclement weather days.
  
  This class meets on these days:
  
  Fridays: 2nd-5th Grade: 3:15-4:15 All Year

• Music and Dance for 3's-K Graders

  Does your child love to sing and dance? Come join this fun and creative class where your child's creativity can shine! This class meets on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 for the Fall.

• Parkour in Central Park: 1st-5th Graders

  PARKOUR / PARK CHALLENGE

  Joel's Kids Action Sports coaches mix conditioning, gymnastics, balance, team work, confidence building and fun. Either indoors or out, we create a manageable obstacle course for the kids to conquer. Positive thinking and success are guaranteed.
  
  This class meets Thursdays 3:15-4:15 Fall and Spring

• Pokemon Movie Adventures for K-1st Grade and 2nd-5th Grade

  Where young imaginations can soar in the enchanting world of Pokémon & storytelling!   In this creative movie making workshop, kids will delve into the art of storytelling, drawing inspiration from their favorite Pokémon characters and class gameplay.  Participants will explore how to craft their own Pokémon tales, from epic journeys to heartwarming friendships, as we start each class with a Pokemon card game that inspires the story we build.  They'll brainstorm creative plots, develop original characters, and even build their very own Pokémon teams!  The young filmmakers will bring their favorite Pokémon to life, as they immerse themselves in the captivating world of film production and special effects. Kids will design costumes and film a short narrative that blends hand drawn and animated settings and backgrounds with live-action performances and exhilarating special effect power-ups added in post-production! The course will culminate in an extraordinary mixed-media video project to share with family and friends! This class meets on Fridays from 3:30-4:30 for K-1st Grade and 4:30-5:30 for 2nd-5th Grade in the Fall.

• Rollerblading and Skateboarding with Joel's Kids on Wheels: 1st-5th Grade

  Join Joel’s experienced, kid-friendly coaches for a fantastic season of inline skating and skateboarding. These are great classes for the young athlete to learn—not just one, but two― skating disciplines. Those who just want to learn one technique can do so.
  
  Inline skating: Every week, coaches will teach a new skating skill—from basic balance, stopping, turns, skating backwards, and more. Whenever the weather is suitable, students will have terrific fun on wheels in Central Park. This class is open to all skill levels of skaters.
  
  

  Skateboarding: Whether you already know how to do an “Ollie” or want to get started with skateboarding, this program is for you. Learn and enjoy the basics through advanced moves on a skateboard. From push-offs to “fakies,” this safe program will thrill students.

  
  
  
  Class is Wednesdays 3-5pm for the Fall and Spring.

• Running Club for 2nd-5th Graders

  Join Ms. McCloskey for outdoor running, relay races and games in Central Park! This class meets Mondays from 3:15-4:15 for the Spring Term.

• Soccer K-2nd Graders

  Our Kindergarten and 2nd Graders will play games and learn drills in this fun and energetic class. The class meets Tuesdays 3:15-4:15 all year.

• Soccer on Mondays for Threes-K Graders

  Calling Soccer Stars!!! This class will teach the basics of Soccer and the kids will learn drills and play simple games. The class meets on Mondays at 3:15-4:15, all year.

• Soccer: 3rd-5th Graders

  Students will meet weekly in this fun and energetic class. They will learn skills and drills and play games.
  Class meets Wednesdays: 3:15-4:15 pm, all year.

• Splat Lab: Pre-K-1st Grade

  Splat Lab is an enrichment class that was created for the sole purpose of having fun! Through STEAM inspired activities, kids problem solve, explore and feel a sense of belonging in the group.Kids will have fun creating and creating a mess in this class from making volcanos, slime, and different art project! This class meets Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 for the Fall and Winter.

• Table Games with Mr. McMahan 2nd-5th Graders

  Join Mr. McMahan for our Table Games Class:  Become the master of board game night! Students will sharpen their strategic skills by learning how to play a variety of board games and card games.  Fridays: 3:15-4:15 Winter Term.

• The Wizards of Trevor Day: 2nd-5th Grade

  Calling all Wizard fans! Come and explore this class and create different projects and experiments to show the magic of the world. This class meets Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 for the Winter Term.

• Trevor Spies for 3rd-5th Graders

  Join Mr. McMahan for our Trevor Spies class.  Think you have what it takes to be a spy? Become both codemakers and codebreakers in a deep dive of cryptography and its place in history.  Thursdays: 3:15-4:15 Winter Term
  

   

• Volleyball 3rd-5th Graders

  Students in 3rd-5th Grade will meet weekly withe Ms. Holtz and learn drills and skills for Volleyball and they will even play games amongst themselves.
  
  This class meets Mondays from 3-4pm for the Fall and Winter Term.

• Weird Animal Club by Splat Lab for K-1st Graders

  This class meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 in the Spring.
  
  

  Does your child love axolotls, capybaras, llamas, panda bears, or other wonderfully weird animals? In Weird Animal Club, students explore some of the strangest and most fascinating animals in the world. Each class starts with a drawing challenge, followed by a group circle where students look at photos and videos and learn fun facts about the animal of the day. Students then work on an art-making or build project inspired by that animal. Along the way, youth explore where animals live and discover the myths, legends, and symbolic meanings different cultures have created around them. Great for students who love animals, creativity, and sharing their wild ideas.

   

• Wonderful Weaving Art Class for Pre-K-1st Graders and 2nd-5th Graders

  Get ready to unleash your creativity with Ms.Bermejo-Vaz in an exciting and hands-on weaving class! Each week, our young artists will dive into new weaving techniques, explore with a variety of different materials, and work individually to construct a large, wonderful weaving! This class meets on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15  and 4:30-5:30 for 2nd-5th Graders.