From music and story time, to STEM and art activities, Stamford Recreation offers a variety of stimulating programming for children ages 1-4. Our exceptional preschool staff are experts in early childhood development and understand how to help each child learn and grow!
Spring/Summer 2020 Early Childhood Programs
Art – Story –Adventure
(Ages 2-4)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: March 31 - June 9 ( No class 4/7)
Day: Tuesday
Times: 11:40AM – 12:20PM
Fee: $80.00 for 10 Weeks
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor
Take an adventure through old and new favorite stories! Each week we will read a new book and incorporate a fun craft related to the story! This is a fun way to grow your child's love of reading!
Little Artists
(Ages 2-4) -New
Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: April 2 – June 11 ( No class 4/9)
Day: Thursday
Times: 11:40AM – 12:20PM
Fee: $80.00 for 10 Weeks
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor
Let your child explore “The Process of Art” and get creative with this hands on art class. Each week we try something different such as painting, printing, crafting and various pasting techniques to create our masterpieces! Art can sometimes be messy so you will want to dress appropriately or bring a smock! A caregiver and me class.
Sensory Fun
(Ages 1‐ 2)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: March 31 - June 9 ( No class 4/7)
Day: Tuesday
Times: 10:15AM - 10:55AM
Fee: $80.00 for 10 Weeks
Instructors: Karen Wenz, Preschool Instructor
Sensory play encourages discovery, supports language development and cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills and much more. This session will focus on winter themes and activities as we explore sensory play with everyday materials and have some Sensory Fun! A child and caregiver class.
Teddy Bear Picnic (Ages 2-4)
Where: Recreation Star Center,
1170 Shippan Ave
When: April 6, 2020
Day: Monday
Times: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Fee: $10.00 per child
Instructors: Preschool Staff
The Teddy Bears are having a picnic and you are invited to join them in some ” Beary “ fun activities. Crafts, snacks and Teddy Bear fun await!
A caregiver and me class
Superhero Celebration
(Ages 2-4)
Where: Recreation Star Center,
1170 Shippan Ave
When: April 7, 2020
Day: Tuesday
Times: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Fee: $10.00 per child
Instructors: Preschool Staff
Dress like your favorite Superhero at this ‘Super” fun event.Crafts,snacks and Superhero fun for all! A caregiver and me class
Toddler Time
(Age 1- 2)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: April 2 – June 11 (No class 4/9)
Day: Thursday
Times: 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Fee: $107.00 for 10 weeks
Instructors: Karen Wenz, Preschool Instructor
This special program just for 2's and their caregivers will support toddlers ' natural playful curiosity, encourage creativity and provide an opportunity to interact with peers as they develop social skills. We will explore language and early literacy activities and also include small and large motor development play. Join the fun with our new Toddler Time. A child and care-giver class.
Silly Science & Nature Too!
(Ages 2‐4)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: April 1 – June 10 ( No class 4/8)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 10:40am – Sess. 01
11:00AM – 11:40AM –Sess. 02
Fee: $80.00 per child for 10 weeks per section
Instructors: Beth Covino: Tuesday & Jen Lupinacci: Wednesday
It’s full STEM/STEAM ahead in this hands on class. STEM/STEAM learning is very important because these five disciplines are used in everyday activities. We will explore something new every week-while using different accepts of STEAM that relate to the weekly theme. Throughout the year we will perform different experiments and we will learn about nature and the world around us. Themes may include dinosaurs, volcanoes, magnets, hibernation, space and so much more! A caregiver and me class!
Spring Fling - New
(Ages 2-4)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: April 8, 2020
Day: Wednesday
Times: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Fee: $10.00 per child
Instructors: Preschool Staff
Spring is here and the fun is “Blooming” at this special event. Spring themed crafts, snacks and flower fun will keep us buzzing! A caregiver and me class
Kid Concoctions
(Ages 2‐ 4)- New
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: March 30 –June 15
(No class 4/6 & 5/25)
Day: Monday
Times: 10:00AM – 10:40AM
Fee: $80.00 for 10 Weeks
Instructors: Jen Lupinacci, Preschool Instructor
Come ready to build your child’s desire to explore, create, learn and experiment! We will use common household items to create some amazing concoctions like Magic Muck, Funny Putty, Slime, Scratch and Sniff Watercolors, Foamy Paint, Super Sidewalk Paint and MUCH MUCH More!! The kids will be able to mix thier own concoctions. Things could get messy but that’s part of being a kid - dress accordingly! This is a caregiver and me class.
Littlest Artists (Ages 1-2) - New
Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: April 2 – June 11 (No class 4/9)
Day: Thursday
Times: 11:15AM – 11:55AM
Fee: $80.00 for 10 weeks
Instructors: Karen Wenz Preschool Instructor
A make and take program of process focused Art Exploration for the littlest artists.Roll up your selves, have some fun with your little one creating a one of a kind masterpiece.Caregiver and me class.
