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
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: October 5, 2019
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:00PM - 1:15PM ( Gr. 2 - 4) - Sess. A
2:00PM - 3:15PM ( Gr. 5 - 8 ) - Sess. B
Fee: $63.00 per student per section
Instructor: Michael Lamb, Lamb Theatrical LLC
Description: One Day Acting Workshop will cover fun and exciting theater games, concentration exercises, voice and speech, improvisational exercises, basics acting terminology, stage skills and more! Theses classes will also be challenging and offer activities for the more experienced participant. Each workshop will be followed by a 15-20 minutes Q & A providing parents and students with suggestions for next step. Michael Lamb has been working with and developing talent throughout New England for over 25 years. Also we take a 25 students per section.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: September 25 - October 23 ( No class 10/9)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Fee: $109.00 for 4 classes
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Description: This science class is packed with some amazing fun. The class involves cool experiments such as shrinky dinks , building your own parachute friend, power balls, owl pellets, play dough and various other experiments. When all else fails build your own volcano from the leftover playdough ruins. Please advise us of any allergies. Each day the children will do a variety of experiments. Class is broken down into groups and experiments are done by the children. Safety glass-es will be provided. Students will be allowed to bring home samples in a Ziploc bag. The first class on September 25th will run from 1:00pm - 3pm due to the early release day. Bus transportation is provided from the following schools: Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, Hart Magnet School, KT Murphy, Rogers International, Strawberry Hill School, Toquam School and Westover Magnet School. Please bring a snack!
Where: Recreation Star Center ,1170 Shippan Ave
When: November 6 - December 11 ( No class 11/27)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Fee: $109.00 per child for 5 weeks
Description: Join the fun in this class as we experiment with reactions to various products we use every day. Come join this fun filled class of experiments. Please advise us if your child/children are allergic to different products such as milk, baking soda, baking powder, vinegar, salt, latex, sugar or cleaning products. This class involves hands on experiments that are teacher directed and with experiments done by children. Chil-dren are required to wear safety goggles at all times and will be provided .Some experiments include the rocket blaster, gak, tornado, lava lamp, space writing and the blob. Please bring a lunch and a snack every day. December 11 is a half day .Class meets at 1:00- 300pm. Bus transportation is provided from the following schools- Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, Hart Magnet School, KT Murphy, Rogers International, Strawberry Hill School, Toquam School and Westover Magnet School .Please bring a lunch
Where: Mead Farm on 107 June Road, Stamford
When: September 29 - October 20 - Session 1
October 27 - November 17 - Session 2
Day: Sunday
Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Fee: $375.00 per person per 4 week session
Instructor: Mead Farm Staff
Description: We have teamed up with Mead Farm in Stam-ford 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. Hel-mets are required and available to borrow. For more infor-mation 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 suita-ble 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 re-turned 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: September 28 - November 17 - November 16
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Fee: $135.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructor: Certified Chess Wizard Staff
Description: Chess Wizards is a premier chess education com-pany 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.
Where: Cummings 5
When: September 14- November 9, 2019. (No class 10/12)
Day: Saturdays
Time:
8:00AM-9:00AM -Gr. 3-4 - Sec. A
9:00AM-10:00AM - Gr. 5-6 - Sec. B
10:00AM-11:00AM - Gr. 7-8 - Sec. C
FEE: $250.00 for 8 weeks and Includes-Pinnie
Instructor: Kaylin English, Westhill High Freshman Coach
Description: Skills, drills, and game strategy along with game play. The Stamford Youth Field Hockey program pro-vides instruction for young girls of all abilities to learn and enjoy the sport. By utilizing interactive drills and games the girls will learn hard work and develop their self esteem along with their skills and field hockey knowledge. This fun filled clinic teaches young girls the basic skills and fundamentals of field hockey.
Special Events:
PJ practice September 28th - In your favorite PJ’s!
Halloween Practice October 26th- Come in costume
Where: Recreation Star Center/ 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 7 - December 9 ( No class 10/14 & 11/11)
Day: Monday
Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Fee: $50.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Description: Participate in board, card and strategy games wile spending time with peers and recreation staff in a relaxing envi-ronment. Join with a friend or make a new friend during this 8 week program.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 1 - November 19 ( No class 11/5)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:15PM - 5:30PM
Fee: $85.00 for 7 weeks per child/ Includes all supplies
Instructor: Ms. Nancy
Description: Calling all bakers! Here we go, it’s time to ex-plore baking in all forms. Did you know that not all baked treats are full of sugar? Some can actually be healthy!! In this class, we’ll learn baking basics through hands on preparations of delicious recipes and healthy treats. Each week, bakers will create their own breads, muffins, snacks and desserts as they experience the science, art and FUN that baking offers! This will not be a session solely full of sugar treats, it will alsobe balanced with healthy . We’ll also learn about ingredient swaps to shift the sugar content in some recipes! Please contact us prior to class beginning if your child has food allergies. **
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: September 14, 21, & 28
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30AM - 1:45AM
Fee: $120.00 per child/ Includes all food & supplies
Instructor: Ms. Nancy
Description: Rise and Shine! Roll up your sleeves and let’s kick off the weekend with a healthy boost of breakfast! Chefs will not only learn about the nutrition of foods and the importance of a healthy breakfast…they will be “cheffing” to create their own delicious meal! This is a hands- on, full of fun and learning class and we can’t wait to begin! After preparing our recipes, chefs will sit down to sample and enjoy them together! Recipes will be sent home as well so your family can enjoy breakfast in bed made by your own personal chef!
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 5 - December 14 ( No class 10/12 & 11/30)
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Fee: $170.00 per person for 9 weeks/ All materials included
Instructor: Heather Bennett
Description: 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 materi-al’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 publica-tions 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
When: October 11, 2019 - Sess. 1
October 25, 2019 - Sess. 2
November 8, 2019 - Sess. 3
Day: Friday
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Fee: $12.00 per child per section
Description: Parents are you looking for something fun for your child to do on a Friday night, look no further! Each night will be filled with gym games, board games and other fun activities for your child/children. Space is limited to 24 stu-dents per session so don’t wait
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 14, 2019
Day: Monday
Time: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Fee: $40.00 per child
Description: So what’s the easiest way to build a car, plane or tractor? What type of building blocks makes better machines? This class breaks down the building types with directions and using your imagination to build the most awesome things you can dream up. Children will work in groups and teams to challenge each other projects. Please bring a lunch and a snack . No building pieces will be taken home. Pictures will be e-mailed home.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: November 11, 2019
Day: Monday
Time: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Fee: $40.00 per child
Description: This class combines Engineering, Paper crafts and Legos in one class. You’ll need food to survive, so fence in the livestock and channel the flowing water to nurture the crops. Chil-dren will work in groups to design their own creation. This class includes Micro-figs, torches, mob figures custom blocks and ter-rains. No Legos ® will be taken home. Please bring a lunch and a snack to class. Pictures will be e-mailed home.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: December 23, 24, 26 & 27
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Time: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Fee: $160.00 per child
Description: If you love building and inventions, our hands on building activities will inspire you! Students working in pairs will work with special LEGO® gears and levers and engineering com-ponents to possibly build a Wall Rocker Racer, Supercharged Speedster, a Battle Spinner and even a drawing machine. This fun, hands-on class shows students how engineering can be fun and silly, yet still educational. Students will build models, and discuss the engineering science behind each model. Students will then be challenged to improve the model and customized their creations. Please bring a lunch and a snack, No Lego’s will be taken home. Pictures will be emailed home.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 14 - Columbus Day - Sess. 1
November 11 - Veterans Day - Sess. 2
December 30 - Holiday Break - Sess. 3
Time: 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Instructor: Shana Green , Lillie’s Event & Catering
Fee: $100.00 per child per camp session
Description: October 14 - Start celebrating Halloween the moment you join our class October, 14th. With a strawber-ry orange smoothie served in an orange jack o'lantern, spi-der web toast, and a ghostly hardboiled egg. kids won't be scared of eating their fruit when they see these terrifyingly tasty treats! chocolate covered strawberry ghost . Along with Jacko lantern, Jack the pumpkin King, Frankenstein candy apples. For Lunch Pumpkin Quesadilla choices of ,Veggie ,Chicken , Cheese Halloween Breakfast.
November 11- Intro to waffles Do you love waffles for breakfast? Well roll your sleeves up ! November 11th we will be making waffles, with a variety of toppings. Along with scrambled eggs. A cute turkey Cupcake is a perfect way to “gobble” down that Thanksgiving dessert! Come learn to make turkey cupcakes & Turkey sliders for lunch gobble gobble !
December 30 - It’s cold outside let warm things up on December 30, with home made hot chocolate create snow-man pancakes with a bacon scarf yum. Learn to create win-ter wonderland cookies and cream popcorn. Learn to make the best chicken pot pot pie ever !
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 14 , 2019 - Sess. 01
November 11, 2019 - Sess.02
Day: Monday
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Fee: $70.00 per child per section
Description: Schools are closed and your parents need to work! Come join us and enjoy a day filled with gym games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Students need to bring a bagged lunch and a snack will be provided. Space is limited for each program, so don’t wait!
Where: Thunder Ridge Ski Area
When: Friday, January 10, 2020– Sess. 01
Friday, January 24, 2020- Sess. 02Friday, February 7, 2020 - Sess. 03Friday, February 21, 2020 - Sess. 04
Departure: 4:00PM from the Government Center
Return: 10:00PM at the Government Center Lobby
Fee:
$35.00 per person extra for ski rentals per trip
$38.00 per trip for lift ticket & transportation per trip
$32.00 per person extra for ski lessons per trip
$25.00 per person extra for snow boards plus deposit per trip
Description: Back this winter by popular demand for the twelfth straight season! This Friday night ski program is open to stu- dents grades 4 through 9 and will be offered on four Friday evenings this winter. We will travel to Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson New York to enjoy an evening of skiing and/or snow boarding. If your child does not know how to ski or they just want to brush up on their skills, lessons are available. Ski rentals are also available. If you want to rent a snowboard at the ski area, you will be required to put down a $350.00 deposit on a credit card that evening at the ski area. If you would prefer to talk to our staff ahead of time, we can refer you to a local dealer in Stamford. Students can pack a meal for each trip or bring spend- ing money and enjoy dinner at the ski lodge. What a great way for your child to spend a Friday night with friends! We travel by Coach Bus with a movie each way. Trips fill up fast so don’t wait! Registration Begins October 1st, 2019.
