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!
Spring/Summer Programs
Fun Foods (Gr. 2-4)
Where: Star Recreation Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: April 14 – May 26
Time: 4:15pm – 5:30pm Day: Tuesday
Fee: $85.00 per child for 7 weeks
Instructors: Ms. Nanacy
It's time to make food FUN! We're combining art and food as we get our "chef" on and make creative recipes together. This is a hands on class as children will learn to follow steps of a recipe to make individual breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks foods!
Chess Wizards (Gr. K & UP)
Where: Recreation Star Center ,1170 Shippan Ave
When: April 4 – May 23 ( No class 4/11)
Day: Saturdays Time: 9:30AM - 10:30AM Fee: $140.00 per child for 8 weeks Instructor: Certified Chess Wizard Staff
Chess Wizards is a premier chess education company providing fun, informative and challenging chess lessons to students. Chess Wizards teaches children many important life concepts, such as learning the ability to win graciously and accept defeat with dignity, and sportsmanship. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. At the end of this session, each student will have had the chance to participate in a mini-chess tournament.
Paint Draw & More Art (Ages 5‐12)
Where: Davenport School Art Room
When: April 1 – June 3 ( No class 4/8)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Ages 5-8 - Sess. 01 5:00PM - 6:00PM - Ages 9- 12 - Sess. 02
Fee: $173.00 per person for 9 weeks/ All materials included
Instructor: Jo-Anne 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 non-competitive and fun. This program helps children to build self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances hand-eye coordination, as well as spatial and color relationships. Offered by Paint, Draw and More
Cartooning Class (Ages 8 ‐ 13)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: April 4 – June 13 ( No class 4/11 & 5/23)
Day: Saturday Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM Fee: $170.00 per person for 9 weeks/ All materials included Instructor: Heather Bennett
This is cartooning class plus! In this class young artists will develop a cartoon character, create its 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 publications including ELLE, Glamour, Milk Magazine (France) and Linda Wonen (Holland). Her dolls and artwork have also been seen on TV shows such as HBO’s “Girls” and “Modern Family.” Offered by Paint, Draw and More!
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave Davenport Elementary School
Day & Time: Monday – 4:00PM – 5:00PM (Davenport School) – Sess. 01
Wednesday – 5:00PM – 6:00PM
(Recreation Star Center – Sess. 2
Saturday – 10:00AM – 11:00AM
(Recreation Star Center) – Sess. 03
Fee: $200.00 (Minimum of 8 students per class) Instructors: Expert Coding Senseis
Technology (Coding & STEM) is the future and if we look around, technology is bringing positive impact to all the aspects of our lives. Code Ninjas is a nationwide leader in technology education for children. Our experts will help students learn coding concepts in a fun filled engaging environment - students will then be BUILDING their own video games (using MIT Scratch, Roblox and Java Script) that they can publish for their friends to play and brag about. This will be complemented by STEM activities that will help students develop logical thinking and problem solving capabilities. "Whether we're fighting climate change or going to space, everything is moved forward by computers, and we don't have enough people who can code." Bill Gates
Crayola Artist Passport Program
(Ages 5 – 10)- New
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: April 16 – May 21
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:30PM – 5:30PM
Fee: $115.00 per child for 6 weeks
Embark on a around –the-world cultural adventure- explore far –off places and learn about people who live there, from Americans to Polynesia, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make different master pieces each week such as drums. Masks, prints, buses and more! Bring the unique creations home and build a globally inspired art gallery!
FREE FAMILY FISHING CLASS
Sponsored by CT DEEP C.A.R.E. Program in Stamford
When: Friday, April 24, 2020
Where: Stamford Government Center, 4th fl.
888 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
It's FREE!
Join CT DEEP for an introduction to fishing.
Learn to fish; then get outside for real fishing Certified CARE Instructors will teach your class. All teaching materials will be provided. Adults & kids age 7 and up are welcome. (Adults must accompany children. This is not a drop off class.) Study CT Aquatic Resources. Learn to fish in, enjoy, and conserve our waters and our fisheries. Learn safe angling methods, ethics & rules of the sport, how to tie knots and make rigs, how to use baits and lures, and how to identify, find & catch your own fish. Join us to fish at our “secret fishing spot” on May 2, 2020. You can practice casting or get started right away. Bring your own gear or use ours! You provide your own bait. TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE, CALL Stamford Recreation Services: 203-977-5214
Volunteer Program For Teens Ages 13 -16
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: April – June
Day: Monday - Saturday
Do you have a teenager looking to complete volunteer ours for school, church or community service, then look no further. This winter we will be offering the opportunity for students ages 13-16 to volunteer at the Star Center with after school, evening and weekend programs. Our staff will set up a schedule that will work for your teen and at the completion off their hours will receive a signed letter confirming their volunteer work. Space is limited so don’t wait! For more information email Scott Kassouf @ skassouf@stamfordct.gov
