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!
Please be sure to also review the Aquatics section for Swim Lesson information and the Terry Conners Rink page for Ice Skating Lesson information!
Spring/Summer 2023 Early Childhood Programs
Play and Learn (Ages 1-3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave April 11- June 2
Tuesday – 9:30AM – 11:00AM – Sess. 1 Wednesday – 10:00AM – 11:30AM – Sess. 2 Thursday – 9:30AM – 11:00AM – Sess. 3 Friday – 11:00AM – 12:30PM – Sess. 4 $105.00 per child once a week for 8 weeks Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Play and Learn introduces your toddler to the experi- ence of preschool with a caregiver. Our classroom will be set up with child-initiated activities. There will be centers to explore...play doh, painting and more. We will have a circle time with songs and stories. A snack will be provided. We will play in our spacious gym or weather permitting, outside on our play- ground. This will encourage movement and inde- pendence in a fun and safe environment. A great way for your child to continue to develop both fine and gross motor skills, learn about transitioning to the next activity and spatial awareness. A child and caregiver class.
Hands On Science (Ages 2-4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave April 12 - June 1
Wednesday – 11:45AM – 12:25PM – Sess. 1 Thursday – 11:15AM – 11:55AM – Sess. 2 $90.00 per child once a week for 8 weeks Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
It’s full STEM/STEAM ahead in this hands on class. We will ex- plore something new every week-while applying simple scien- tific aspects that children can relate to. We will have a lot of fun with simple experiments and hands on exploring. The children will be allowed to help mix -stir and possibly EXPLODE our ex- periments! Themes may include dinosaurs, volcanoes, mag- nets, hibernation, space and more! A caregiver and me class.
Munchkin Sports & Games (Ages 2 - 3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave April 14 - June 2
Friday
10:00AM - 10:40AM
Fee: $90.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructors: Jen Lupinacci
Children will have lots of fun learning new games and sports each week. This program will allow children to work on their gross motor skills, learn the basics of team sports and give each child confidence while having fun. Creative movement exercise, soccer balls, basketball and games are just a few of the activities/sports we will cover. A caregiver & me program!
Tummy Time to Toddler Play ( 2 months – 18 Months)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave April 11 - May 30
Tuesday
11:15AM – 12:00PM
Fee: $90.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructors: Jen Lupinacci
This class will offer a chance for safe baby and toddler social- ization. We will introduce circle time with simple stories, mu- sic, puppet play, sensory scarf activities and of course bub- bles! We will also have weekly parenting topics and discus- sion- nothing helps a parent or care giver to feel more at ease than knowing they are not alone.
US Sports Institute Class Descriptions:
Parent & Me Multi Sports Squirts(2-3 year olds)
The Parent & Me Multi Sports Squirts program allows children to try a
variety of sports with a helping hand from Mom or Dad! Ease your child
into social situations with support and confidence as you engage in fun sports activities and games together.
Squirts Multi Sports (3-4 year olds)
The Squirts Multi Sports program allows children to try a variety of different sports throughout the season including Lacrosse, Soccer, T-Ball, and Track & Field. All sports are taught in a safe and structured learning environment designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun!
Parent & Me T-Ball Squirts(2-3 year olds)
Parent & Me T-Ball Squirts is a fun and positive introduction to t-ball for young children with a helping hand from Mom or Dad! With a parent participating by their side, kids will have fun learning the fundamental skills of t-ball through structured activities, fun based games, and scrimmages.
Squirts T-Ball (3-4 year olds)
Open to both boys and girls, there's no better introduction to the sports of
baseball or softball! Skills covered include hitting, throwing, catching, base running, fielding, and more. Each session is taught through structured activities, fun games, and scrimmages designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun!
Senior Squirts Multi Sports (4-5 year olds)
This class is the perfect stepping stone for children who have graduated from Squirts Multi Sports or for children looking for their first ever sports experience. Players will learn key skills in a variety of sports through small-sided scrimmages, games, and activities in a variety of sports.
Vroom Twoosies - Doodlers With Abrakadoodle (Ages 20 months - 3 yrs. old )
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
April 10 - May 15
Monday
9:30AM – 10:15AM
$100.00 per child for six weeks
Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff
Rev up your engine as you move and create transporta- tion vehicles, signals and signs! Blast off as you sculpt and mold a rocket. Explore opposites to make a printing using truck tracks! Let the sirens sound to create sym- metrical emergency vehicles. Identify shapes and street signs to navigate the road. Discover how to cut and as- semble shapes to make trucks and trains. Get your wheels turning as you VROOM into new creations. Trans- portation inspires artwork while: Developing and under- standing of opposites, symmetry and interactive art. Practicing motors skills like folding, ripping, crumpling and cutting. Learning about street signs, signals and shapes in this fun new program
Soccer Tikes For Preschoolers (Ages 3 - 6 )
Scalzi Park
April 22 - May 27
Saturday
9:00AM - 10:00AM ( 3 year olds) - Sess. 1
10:00AM - 11:00AM ( 3 - 4 year olds) - Sess. 2
11:00AM - 12:00PM ( 4 - 5 year olds - Sess. 3
12:00PM - 1:00PM ( 5 - 6 year olds) - Sess. 4
$125.00 per child per six week session
Kevin Fallon, Certified Soccer Instructor
At Soccer Tikes, we stress a non-competitive environment. This is a child development program for children. Classes are designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fit- ness, and create self-confidence. We also mix fun, skill de- velopment activities with actual small sided games. A great relaxing and fun way for you child to learn about soccer!
U.S Sports Institute Preschool & Youth Spring Programs
Dates: April 22nd - June 17th
Day: Saturday
Session 1: Parent & Me T-Ball (Ages 2-3) from 9-9:50am
Session 2: Parent & Me Multi Sports (Ages 2-3) from 10-10:50am Session 3: Squirts Multi Sports (Ages 3-4) from 11-11:50am Session 4: Senior Squirts Multi Sports( Age 5 - 6) from 12-12:50am Location: Scalzi Park
Cost: $180 per child per session
Dates: April 23rd - June 18th
Day: Sunday
Session 1: Parent & Me T-Ball (Ages 2-3) from 9-9:50am Session 2: Squirts T-Ball (Ages 3-4) from 10-10:50am Session 3: Squirts T-Ball (Ages 3-4) from 11-11:50am Session 4: Senior Squirts T-Ball (Ages 5-6) from 12-12:50pm Location: Scalzi Park
Price: $180per child per session
Dates: April 21st- June 11th
Day: Friday
Session 1: Squirts T-Ball (Ages 3-4) from 2-2:50pm
Session 2: Squirts Multi Sports (Ages 3-4) from 3-3:50pm Session 3: Parent & Me Multi Sports (Age 2-3) from 4-4:50pm Location: Scalzi Park
Cost: $180 per child per session
Parent & Me Multi Sports Squirts: The Parent & Me Multi Sports Squirts program allows children to try a variety of sports with a helping hand from Mom or Dad! Ease your child into social situations with support and confidence as you engage in fun sports activities and games together. Ages: 2 - 3
Squirts Multi Sports: The Squirts Multi Sports program allows children to try a variety of different sports throughout the sea- son including Lacrosse, Soccer, T-Ball, and Track & Field. All sports are taught in a safe and structured learning environ- ment designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun! Ages 3 - 4
Parent & Me T-Ball Squirts: Parent & Me T-Ball Squirts is a fun and positive introduction to t-ball for young children with a helping hand from Mom or Dad! With a parent participating by their side, kids will have fun learning the fundamental skills of t-ball through structured activities, fun based games, and scrimmages. Ages 2 - 3
Squirts T-Ball: Open to both boys and girls, there's no better introduction to the sports of baseball or softball! Skills covered include hitting, throwing, catching, base running, fielding, and more. Each session is taught through structured activities, fun games, and scrimmages designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun! Ages 3 - 4
Senior Squirts T-Ball: Senior Squirts T-Ball is a great way to introduce your young slugger to this exciting game. Players will focus on learning the rules and developing their skills in hitting, throwing, base running and fielding. Each session, players will apply what they have learned into a T-Ball scrimmage. (Please note participants are required to provide their own glove for this program.) Ages 5 - 6
Senior Squirts Multi Sports: This class is the perfect stepping stone for children who have graduated from Squirts Multi Sports or for children looking for their first ever sports experience. Players will learn key skills in a variety of sports through small-sided scrimmages, games, and activities in a variety of sports. Ages 5 - 6
Hands On Science (Ages 2 - 4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 11 – March 2
Wednesday – 11:45AM – 12:25PM – Sess. 1
Thursday – 11:15AM – 11:55AM – Sess. 2
$90.00 per child once a week for 8 weeks
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
It’s full STEM/STEAM ahead in this hands on class. We will explore something new every week-while applying simple scientific aspects that children can relate to. We will have a lot of fun with simple experiments and hands on exploring. The children will be allowed to help mix -stir and possibly EXPLODE our experiments! Themes may include dinosaurs, volcanoes, magnets, hibernation, space and more! A caregiver and me class.
Vroom Twoosies - Doodlers With Abrakadoodle
(Ages 20 months - 3 yrs. old )
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 23 – March 6 - Monday (No class 2/20)
9:30AM – 10:15AM
$100.00 per child for six weeks Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff
Rev up your engine as you move and create transportation vehicles, signals and signs! Blast off as you sculpt and mold a rocket. Explore opposites to make a priniting using truck tracks! Let the sirens sound to create symmetrical emergency vehicles. Indentify shapes and street signs to navigate the road. Discover how to cut and assemble shapes to make trucks and trains. Get your wheels turning as you VROOM into new creations. Transportationinspires artwork while: Developing and understanding of oposites, symmetry and interactive art. Practicing motors skills like folding, ripping, crumpling and cutting. Learning about street signs, signals and shapes in this fun new program
Fantasy Land - Mini Doodlers With Abrakadoodle (Ages 3 - 5)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 23 – March 6 ( No class 2/20)
Monday
10:30AM – 11:30AM
$100.00 per child for six weeks Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff
Visit the land of enchanted castles, magical unicorns, mermaids, gnomes with garden homes, flying dragons, fairytale frogs and more as we create our greatest fantasies! Young artists will fingerprint, sculpt, make masks, collage, cut out shapes & construct to make fantasy & art filled with their favorite creatures. Fantasy Land inspires creativity while: Using your imagination to make unique artwork, developing motor skills like cutting, mark making, printing & painting, & Discovering the world of fantastical creatures & places.
