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!
Winter Programs
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 20 - Martin Luther King Day - Sess. 1
February 14 - Valentine’s Day/ Holiday Break - Sess. 2
February 17 - Holiday Break - Sess. 3 Time: 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Instructor: Shana Green, Lillie’s Event & Catering
Fee: $100.00 per child per camp session
January 20 -How to make breakfast sandwiches your choice of bacon egg and cheese, sausage egg and cheese, ( vegetarian option available), How to make the perfect hoagies, Turkey , salami, ham , cheese, lettuce tomato onions, pickles, peppers, (vegetarian available avocado lettuce tomato onion ). How to make homemade chocolate chip baked cookies, Eat, discussion, Frost & decorate cupcakes
February 14 -heart shaped mini pancakes Heart shaped omelets Strawberry and whip cream toppings & chocolate chip available, Eat ,discussion time Valentine’s Day arts and crafts. How to make corn muffins & valentine brownies decorated with valentine décor.
February 17- How to make yogurt parfait’s, fruit granola layers assorted fruit of your choice, Mini cheeseburger sliders With chips & onion homemade dip Eat , discussion, games make Ice cream sundaes. Eat arts crafts & discussion time.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 6 – March 2
Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Instructor: Shana Green, Lillie’s Event & Catering
Fee: $120.00 per student for 7 weeks or $25.00 per individual weekly class
Week 1- How to prepare chicken tenders & fries (cauliflower & fries for vegetarian students upon request)
Week 2- How to prepare beef Empanadas with cheese
(If vegetarian please note).
Week 3- How to make Alfredo pasta experiment with vegetables bell peppers onions and garlic & Garlic bread.
Week 4- How to make stuffed shells with garlic bread.
Week 5 - How to make tacos beef, chicken fresh Pico
(If vegetarian please note).
Week 6- How to make chicken soup (if vegetarian please note). Week 7 How to make spaghetti with homemade beef meatballs tomato sauce & garlic bread (if vegetarian note)
EXPLORERING ENGINEERING For Grades 3‐5
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 23 – February 27
Time 4:15PM -5:15PM
Day: Thursday
Fee: $150.00 per child for 6 weeks
Instructor: Engineering For Kids Instructor
This program is designed to introduce students to basic engineering concepts through several engineering disciplines. Through open and focused exploration, children will design and construct a number of engineering projects. Examples of activities could include: Helicopters (Aerospace Engineering),Sail Boats (Marine Engineering), Candy Catapults(Mechanical Engineering), Flashlight (Electrical Engineering) and Windmills (Environmental Engineering).
Where: Recreation Star Center ,1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 18 –March 14 (No class on 2/15)
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Fee: $138.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructor: Certified Chess Wizard Staff
Join Chess Wizards this school year for challenging chess lessons, exciting tournaments, fun team activities, and more! If you’re brand new to the game, we’ll teach you the basics and get you playing with the big kids in no time. If you’re a seasoned checkmate artist, we’ll show you new ways to let your creativity loose on and off the chess board. Chess Wizards is one of the largest chess academies in the nation. Studies have shown that chess enhances cognitive development, improves scholastic performance and boosts confidence... plus it’s a game kids can enjoy their whole lives!
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 11 – February 22 (No class 2/15)
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Day: Saturday
Fee: $150.00 per child for 6 weeks
Instructor: Engineering for Kids Instructor
The Junior Mechanical Engineering classes introduce our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of energy, materials, and movement. Through open and focused exploration, students explore and construct their own roller coasters, catapults, cars, and more.
Where: Davenport School Art Room
When: January 15 – March 11
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
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 11 – March 14 (No class 2/15)
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
When: January 13 – March 30
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: $250.00 per child per session for 10 weeks
(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
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 29 – February 26
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00PM – 5:15PM
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Fee: $110.00 per child
Come join this hands on class with all the fun and no blame. Experiment with different agents to form new compounds. Is it liquid or solid? Protective wear is a must for this class and will be provided. Children are allowed to get messy bring an old t-shirt .We will also tie-dye a t-shirt so please bring a t-shirt for class. This class is five weeks long .We will be creating different chemical reactions. Please notify instructor of any allergies in advance. PLEASE BRING A SNACK. January 29th meet at 100-230pm! Transportation provided by the Stamford Board of Education from the following schools to the After School Club at the Star Center: Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, Hart Magnet School, KT Murphy, Rogers International School, Strawberry Hill School, Toquam School, and Westover Magnet School.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: March 11 – April 15 (No class 4/8)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00PM – 5:15PM
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Fee: $110.00 per child
Attended other Lego classes? Join in on the fun creating robots that move and turnaround. This class uses technology to bring your creation to life, don't know the computer use a preprogrammed brick. No Lego’s will be taken home. Please bring a snack every class. This class can be varied from beginner to intermediate builder. March 11th and March 25th class meet at 100-230pm. Transportation provided by the Stamford Board of Education from the following schools to the After School Club at the Star Center: Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, Hart Magnet School, KT Murphy, Rogers International School, Strawberry Hill School, Toquam School, and Westover Magnet School.
Where: Mead Farm on 107 June Road, Stamford
When: March 1 – March 15
Day: Sunday
Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Fee: $375.00 per person per 4 week session
Instructor: Mead Farm Staff
We have teamed up with Mead Farm in Stamford to offer horseback riding lessons for children ages 5 & up. Teenagers and even adults are welcome. Session includes a 1/2 hour horseback riding lesson in an outdoor ring plus 1/2 hour horsemanship classes covering general horse care, grooming, anatomy & parts of tack. Requirements are a signed waiver, long pants & boots with a slight heel. Helmets are required and available to borrow. For more information go to www.meadfarm.com Note: Any child with special needs please contact Mead Farm at 203-322-4984 to arrange for a meeting to determine if this program is suitable for your child. Required Forms: All participants must fill out the required waiver forms that can be downloaded from our website at www.stamfordrecreation.com and returned to Mead Farm no later than 9 days prior to the start of the session in order to participate in the program. Also, this is an introductory program and anyone looking to return for the Winter Session should contact Mead Farm directly for other programs. Max of 4 students per section! Program runs Rain or Shine and No Make Ups! Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 14 – March 3
(No class 2/18)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:15PM - 5:30PM
Fee: $85.00 for 7 weeks per child/ Includes all supplies
Instructor: Ms. Nancy
What will it be? A recipe for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner? Meet us in the kitchen and get ready to cook up a delicious dish!!
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 21 – March 3 (No class 2/18)
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Fee: $125.00 per child for six weeks
Instructors: Arts In CT Theatre Staff
Fundamentals of character development, discovery and exploration of established acting, Musical theatre scene study, On-camera audition technique, Audition monologue technique, Industry week, perform for instructor and parents and receive individual feedback.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 2 - June 15, 2020
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 2:45PM - 6:00pm
Fee: 3 days a week: $190.00 per month
4 days a week: $220.00 per month
5 days a week: $245.00 per month
Stamford Recreation will be offering a New After School Program for Children Grades K – 5 at the Recreation Star Center located at 1170 Shippan Aveneue. Gym time, playground and outdoor time, arts and crafts, video game time and home work time (each day except on Fridays). Transportation provided by the Stamford Board of Education from the following schoolsto the After School Club at the Star Center: Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, Hart Magnet School, KT Murphy, Rogers International School, Strawberry Hill School, Toquam School, and Westover Magnet School.We follow the Stamford Public School Calendar.
