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
Gross Science ( Gr. K-2)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 25 - March 8 ( No class 2/15)
Monday
4:30pm - 5:30pm
$115.00 for 6 weeks per child Instructors: Mad Science StaffAre you interested in smelly, gooey, icky and creepy things? If so, this is the program for you! Did you know most stinky things are chemical reactions? Or farts, snot and burps are healthy bodily reactions? Or how caterpillars disguise themselves as bird poop? We have tons of crazy, gross chemical reactions that you won’t want to miss! Get ready to learn the science behind all GROSS THINGS! Every week, students receive a specially designed take home to help extend learning at home!
Play Well Lego@ Home Stem Fundamentals ( Ages 6-11) - New
Online/Zoom ( Virtual)
January 11 - February 15
Monday
4:00PM - 4:45PM
$87.00 per student for 6 week session
Instructors: Play - Well Technologies Staff Play-Well classes are going virtual! Tap into your imagination from the comfort of your own home with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor and simple pieces from your own LEGO® collection - all while connecting virtually with your friends and classmates! Students will explore their creative bound- aries, learn new building techniques, and connect their projects to practical real-world STEM concepts, all with a focus on open-ended builds that do not require special LEGO® pieces.
Make and Take Saturday (Gr. K - 3)
Winter Wonderland/Might Makers
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 16, 2021
Saturday
10:30AM - 11:45AM
$25.00 per child includes all supplies
Instructors: Ms. Nancy
Come kick off your weekend in our Winter Wonderland Workshop. What will you make? A cool snow fort, sparkly castle or happy home?
Each child will design and create their very own wonderland using a variety of winter themed mate- rials, clay and recycled bits!
We'll even incorporate "SNOW" to make it extra wintery! (minimum 4, max 10)
Online Fantasy Adventures Program For Students
(Age 7-11) - New
Online ( Virtual from home)
January 7 - February 25
Thursday
3:00PM - 4:00PM
$192.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructors: Guard Up’s Guardian Adventure Staff
Our Fantasy Adventures specialize in getting participants physically, mentally and socially active in a setting that appreciates their uniqueness. Where else can they fight monsters, solve mysteries, and learn while burning calories with their new friends? These exciting adventures bring out the best in your young hero. *Kids are encouraged to dress the part of their heroes with costuming and representative weapons and props which they can find or make at home.
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POD Squad ArtsPod Squad Arts-
is a pod created by you and your personal group of 4-6 members. During these uncertain times, many families are choosing their own personal social group that stays together and learns together. We have teachers available for dance, music, theater, and art.
Teacher, location, and time, is based on availability.
Price $650./10 weeks per person with a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 6 people. For more information on this program offering and how it works contact Scott Kassouf @skassouf@stamfordct.gov or call 203-977-5018!
Run by Danette Meigel
Online Little Knights Adventures For Students
(Age 5-6) - New
Online (Virtual from home)
January 6 - February 24
Wednesday
2:30PM - 3:30PM
$192.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructors: Guard Up’s Guardian Adventure Staff
Our Fantasy Adventures for ages 5-6 specialize in getting kids physically, mentally and socially active in a setting that appreciates their uniqueness. Where else can they battle monsters, solve mysteries, and learn while getting out of their chairs and swinging pretend swords with their new friends? These exciting adventures bring out the best in your young hero. *Kids are encouraged to dress the part of their heroes with costuming and representative weapons and props which they can find or make at home.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwlcN1Q‐ywo
Calling All Chefs ( Gr. K-2)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 12 - March 2 ( No Class 2/16)
Tuesday
4:15PM - 5:30PM
$85.00 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!
Science & More Science ( Ages 5-10)
Star Recreation Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 27 - February 24
4:00pm –5:15pm
Wednesday
$109.00 per child for five weeks
Instructors: CT Computer Education StaffLets talk about creating different soluble forms. Some experiments in class will be making play dough, flubber, oobleck, dissecting owl pellets, egg balancing, stress balls, bubbles, floating jelly fish and perler beads. This class we separate children into groups and have experiments done by the children. Please notify class of any allergies. Please bring a snack. Mask must be worn.
