Allow your child to explore their creative side with Stamford Recreation art programs. Or provide your child with the opportunity to expand their minds with STEM programs focusing on topics like engineering, robotics, science, animation, and more!
Fall 2023 Programs
Fun Stem ( Gr. K-2)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
October 7 - November 10
Saturday
10:30am - 11:30am
$180.00 per child for 6 weeks
Instructor: Mad Science Staff
Put on your science goggles and come on a Science Adven- ture! Scientists in Training will gain a basic understanding of all different areas of science while doing intriguing, hands on, experiments! This program covers everything from cool dry ice to hot air balloons, from dinosaurs to a rocket launch that is out of this world, and much more!
Art & You For Grades K-2 - New
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 26 - November 21 ( No class 11/7)
Tuesday
4:15PM - 5:15PM
$120.00 per child for eight weeks
Instructor: Lori Federico, Artist
The best way to experience art is to dive in and create! Kids will be working in different mediums, drawing from stories, nature, and the world around them, hands and minds are coordinated in explorations with various tools, processes, and media. Children will be able to explore new ideas, develop their own artistic language, and make art in an environment that fosters creativity, offers com- fort, and is accepting of everyone.
Artistic Adventures ( Gr. 3 - 4 ) - New
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 28 - November 16
Thursday
4:15PM - 5:15PM
$120.00 per child for eight weeks Instructor: Lori Federico, Artist
Focus will be on developing skills in painting, drawing, mixed media, and more. From Henri Matisse to Georgia O’keefe we’ll take our inspiration from the masters and through fun projects we’ll explore the elements of art through Line, Value, Color, Space, Shape, Form, and Tex- ture. As a result of persistence, reflection, and evaluation, original work will be refined. The students will explore, communicate and evaluate the meaning conveyed by works of art for both the observer and creator.
Artful Touch(Gr.1-3) -New
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 30 - November 18
Saturday
11:15AM - 12:15PM
$120.00 per child for eight weeks
Instructor: Lori Federico, Artist
Inspiration comes from sculpture, drawing, painting,
to inspire creativity and play. Storytelling, ideas, feel- ings, and experiences can be communicated using tech- niques and processes to foster creativity and collabora- tion. Children will be able to recognize how shapes create art and their association with everyday objects. By this understanding children will be able to create their own works of art and be able to differentiate between two and three dimensional space.
Paint Draw & More Mixed Media Drawing Class (Ages 5 - 12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 20 - November 15
Wednesday
4:00PM - 5:00PM (Ages 5 -8 ) - Sess. 1
5:00PM - 6:00PM (Ages 9 - 12 ) - Sess. 2
$195.00 per person for 9 weeks/ Includes all material Instructor: JoAnne Claybourne
Want to try all the mediums? In this class Jo-Ann will guide students through drawings that will be finished with a number of mediums and sometime two! Students will fine tune their recognition of shapes, improve their hand eye coordination, learn representational drawing techniques and build their individual drawing style. We will explore use of chalk and oil pastels, colored pencils, watercolors, pen and ink, water based pastels and collage. This class teaches the fundamentals of drawing to all ages, older stu- dents will improve on their existing knowledge. Our artists will practice perspective, shading, shape and color theory and learn all the tricks and tools to improve their drawings. Please join us for this informative and fun filled class!
Jo-Ann T. Claybourne, a CT native, attended the School of Visual Arts in NY, NY where she expanded her experience in sketching, drawing, painting and mixed media. Jo-Ann is gifted with the vision to create exciting pieces of artwork using different media. She enjoys exploring her creativity to it's fullest. Her commitment to explore her heritage has won her not only regional acclaim but also the attention of national collectors.
Easel Painting Class ( Ages 8-13) - New
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 11 - November 20 ( No class 9/25 & 10/9)
Monday
4:00PM - 5:00PM (Ages 5– 8) - Sess. 1
5:00PM - 6:00PM (Ages 9 - 13 ) - Sess. 2
$218.00 per person for 9 weeks/ Includes all material Instructor: JoAnne Claybourne
Paint like the Masters! Paint, Draw & More! presents another fantastic art class. This fun class will give stu- dents experience with acrylic paints and teach brush techniques, color theory, color mixing that allow your child to express their creativity in the best way possible. Students are encouraged to problem solve and add their own unique ideas to their paintings. Their accomplish- ments help build self-esteem as they blossom and grow their own artistic style. Jo-Ann T. Claybourne, a CT native, attended the School of Visual Arts in NY, NY where she expanded her experience in sketching, drawing, painting and mixed media. Jo-Ann is gifted with the vision to cre- ate exciting pieces of artwork using different media. She enjoys exploring her creativity to it's fullest.
Kids In the Kitchen (Gr. K-2)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
October 3 - November 21 ( No class 11/7)
Tuesday
4:15PM - 5:30PM
$110.00 for 7 Weeks
Includes all supplies
Instructors: Ms. Nancy, Mighty Makers
Does your child love to cook or have an interest in learn- ing how to? If so, this is the class for him/her! Grab an apron, bring your enthusiasm to cook and meet me in the kitchen! Little chefs will learn about food while they're making, baking, chopping and cooking delicious and healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes! This is a fully hands on class and one that's full of fun and learn- ing! Each week our chefs will make a complete recipe to enjoy in class or bring home along with the instructions. *While we won't be using any peanut products, I cannot guarantee the use of other ingredients. Should your child have an allergy, please contact us prior to regis- tering. Thank you!
Sound & Science ( Ages 5-12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 20 - October 18
Wednesday
4:00PM - 5:00PM
$112.00 per child for 5 weeks
Instructor: CT Computer Education staff
This class focuses on sound and music with experiments done with balloons, straws, cups, beads , bottle caps and gravel. Please notify instructor of any allergies. Pictures will be emailed home. Please bring a snack. Please note: September 27th class meets 330PM -430PM due to the school half day!
Chess Wizards (Gr. 1-5) In Person Chess Club
Recreation Star Center ,1170 Shippan Ave
October 7 - December 2 ( No class 11/25)
Saturdays
9:30AM - 10:30AM
$195.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructor: Certified Chess Wizard Staff
Chess Wizards is a premier chess education company providing fun, informative, and challenging chess les- sons 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 would have had the chance to participate in a mini-chess tournament.
WeDo Robotics ( Ages 5-12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
November 1 - December 6 ( No class 11/22)
Wednesday
4:00PM - 5:00PM
$112.00 per child for 5 weeks
Instructor: CT Computer Education staff
Yes, We CAN learn about Robotics! With the LEGOTM WeDo Robotics System, young children can build and program their own robotic creations. Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming and so much more. Young imaginations soar! Children will work in groups. No Lego’s will be taken home. Please bring a snack. Please Note: December 6th class meets 330PM -430PM .due to the school half day.
Home School Open Gym Program (Ages 5 12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
October 4 - December 6 ( No class 10/25 & 11/22)
Wednesday
1:30PM - 3:00PM
$75.00 per student for 8 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.
Looking for after school care?
Stamford Recreation offers a traditional elementary after school care program at the Recreation Star Center. Learn more about the program here.
