Some of our most popular special interest programs are our Friday Night Ski Bums Program and Horseback Riding at Mead Farms. Explore our special interest programs below – we have something for every passion!
Fall Programs
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 20 –October 20
Wednesday
4:00PM – 5:15PM
$109.00 per child for five weeks
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Experiments and more experiments. This class involves experiments done in groups by children. All children will wear safety goggles during class. If you have your own you may bring them. If your child has any allergies please notify instructor. Some experiments include slime, pipe cleaning experiments, flying cups, bouncing cups, rock candy, balancing eggs and various other experiments. Please bring a snack every day. Masks are required until further notice.
Lego Mindstorm Robotics ( Ages 5 -12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
November 3 – December 8 Wednesday
4:00PM – 5:15PM
$109.00 per child for 5 weeks
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
This class will use Robotics to bring science, engineering, technology to life! Children will have two goals one to build and the other to program. Each student will build their own robot and learn how to program it to adapt to light and touch sensors. No Lego’s will be taken home. Technology usage is needed but not necessary. Children will build individually and as a group. Pictures will be emailed home. NO LEGO’S WILL BE TAKEN HOME. Please bring a snack. No class November 24 & Masks are required until further notice.
Calling All Chefs (Gr. K-2)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
October 5 – November 23 ( No class 11/2) Tuesday
4:15PM - 5:30PM
$95.00 for 7 Weeks / Includes all supplies
Instructors: Ms. Nancy
Meet us in the kitchen for this yummy class! Chefs will learn about a variety of foods and cooking practices as they slice, dice, chop, measure and mix to create! Exciting breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes will be on the menu and weekly, each chef will bring home the recipe write up to share and prepare with their families!
Home School Open Gym Program (Ages 5 12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
October 6 – December 15 ( No class 11/24) Wednesday
1:30PM- 3:00PM
$55.00 per student for 10 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
This program is designed for home schooled children. Each week will consist of 30 minutes of fun structured games followed by 60 minutes of free play. All participants must be preregistered for the program to participate. All staff will wear masks and campers will be split into two groups. Masks are optional for students under state camp guidelines. Subject to change with state compliance.
Chess Wizards In Person Chess Club (Gr. K & UP) Recreation Star Center ,1170 Shippan Ave
September 25 – November 13
Saturdays
9:30AM 10:30AM
$160.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructor: Certified Chess Wizard Staff
Enter into the magical and exciting world of chess with Chess Wizards! You will participate in epic chess games, fun and interactive lessons, tournaments, team matches, trivia and more! Our specialized classes are a blast for everyone kindergarten through fifth. Whether you have been playing chess for your entire life and want to improve, are brand new to the game, or you just want to have a fun experience with your friends ‐ Chess Wizards is the place for you! Masks are required
Might Makers (Gr. K-2)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Monday
4:15PM - 5:30PM
Fee: $30.00 per child per session/ includes all materials $85.00 per child for 3 sessions/ includes all materials Instructors: Ms. Nancy
Make and Take Monday's - a mini session from Mighty Makers. Each week children will MAKE and take home a creative and unique masterpiece.
Monday October 18th - Upcycled Art - Recycle, upcycle let's create! Bring your imagination and together we'll dive into a great assortment of recycled materials and "loose parts" to design and build a funky and fun project together!
Monday October 25th - Spooky Science! Ghosts, goblins and witches beware! Our spooky scientists will be concocting potions, creating eruptions and explore science through fun and spooky experiments!
Monday November 1st - Clay Creations - using different types of clay, combined with natural and additional colorful materials, artists will sculpt to create a masterpiece!
Paint Draw & More Art (Ages 5-12)
Recreation Star Center,1170 Shippan Ave
September 22 – November 17
Wednesday
4:00PM - 5:00PM (Ages 5 -8) - Sess. 01
5:00PM - 6:00PM ( Ages 9- 12 ) - Sess. 02
$175.00 per person for 9 weeks/ Includes all material Instructor: JoAnne Claybourne
This program teaches children to draw what they see, while enhancing their drawings with their own ideas
and concepts and using different materials in creative ways. The class environment is noncompetitive and
fun. This program helps children to build self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances hand-eye coordination, as well as color relationships. Offered by Paint, Draw and More. All students are required to wear a mask until further notice.
Cartooning Class (Ages 8 - 13)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 23 – December 2 ( No class 11/11 & 11/25)
Thursday
4:00PM – 5:00PM
$170.00 per person for 9 weeks/ materials included
Instructor: Heather Bennett
This is cartooning class plus! In this class young artists will
develop a cartoon character, create comic book story. The camp will follow the cartoon theme created by the students. During the session they will be designing, drawing, mask making and working in 2 and 3D. This class has been selling out and we are happy to offer our own little Comic Con at the Stamford Park and Recreation. All material’s included. Before becoming a teacher, Heather Bennett founded “The Late Night Milk Run,” a 15 Year old online business specializing in hand made sculptures (plush dolls) and prop designs. Her work has been featured in publication including ELLE, Glamour, Milk Magazine (France) and Linda Women (Holland). Her dolls and artwork have also been seen on TV shows such as HBO’s “Girls” & “Modern Family.” Offered by Paint, Draw and More! All students are required to wear a mask.
