A PreK-12 Progressive Education
Our Program
Afterschool
Afterschool Program Descriptions
Monday
List of 11 items.
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Reds Core: Art & Crafts
2:45PM — 6:00PMFours - First Grade
$456 [9/13-12/13, 12 weeks]*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.2:45-4:00: Snack Time/Social Time/Independent Play
4:00-4:45: Roof Time/Active Play
4:45-5:45: Story Time/Indoor Movement/Choice Time/Group Activity or Project (Arts and Crafts)
5:55-6:00: Dismissal -
Blues Core: Creative Arts/Cooking
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Second Grade through Middle School
$456 [9/13-12/13, 12 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.3:00-3:30 (MS students arrive at 3:15): Light snack and social time 3:30-4:15: Homework/Quiet Reading
4:15-5:15: Outdoor/Active Play/Movement
5:15-5:55: Activity/Project Time (Arts/Cooking)
5:55-6:00: Dismissal -
Karate 1
3:15PM — 3:45PMFours and KindergartenVincent Barile
$506 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes]This class introduces the young beginner to the basic movements and ideas of Karate. Come dressed in clothes that you can move in. This class is designed for students who are new to Karate: students who were in Karate 1 in the fall session will remain in Karate 1 for the upcoming session. -
Karate 2
3:45PM — 4:45PMFirst and Second GradesVincent Barile
$660 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes]This class introduces the older beginner/young intermediate to the basic movements and ideas of Karate. This class meets in person and has limited enrollment to ensure safe social distancing. Students are required to wear a mask during this class and should wear clothes that are comfortable to move in. Last year’s Karate 1 students should enroll in this class. -
Baking with Celeste
3:15PM — 4:15PMSecond through Fourth GradesCeleste Dorsey
$660 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes]Let's bake together! We'll explore some basic techniques and then whip up some delicious desserts. We'll learn a simple, but oh so delicious, bread pudding recipe, and other favorites like homemade granola, brownies, cakes, and tarts. We will bake up dishes that are guaranteed to become family favorites. -
Super Sports 1
3:15PM — 4:00PMFirst and Second GradesLuis Hernandez
$660 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes]Together, students will learn the basic foundations of soccer, football, basketball, kickball and hockey, practice their skills and learn some terminology associated with each sport, such as trap dribble for soccer, fingertips catch for football, triple threat for basketball, inside foot to kick in kickball, and the parts of a hockey stick. -
Super Sports 2
4:00PM — 5:00PMSecond through Fourth GradesLuis Hernandez
$660 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes]We will begin each class with skill building and drills, and then play soccer, football, basketball, kickball and/or hockey depending on our focus that week. -
Girls' Basketball
5:00PM — 6:00PMSecond through Fourth GradesLuis Hernandez
$660 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes] -
Piano - Chris
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Chris Bradshaw
$759 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes]All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session. -
Guitar, Songwriting, Voice
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Eve Silber
$759 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes]
*Eve is also available to teach remotelyAll instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session. -
Piano - Helen
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Helen Boynton
$759 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 classes]All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session.
Tuesday
List of 10 items.
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Reds Core: Interactive Games
2:45PM — 6:00PMFours - First Grade
$494 [9/14-12/14, 13 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.2:45-4:00: Snack Time/Social Time/Independent Play
4:00-4:45: Roof Time/Active Play
4:45-5:45: Story Time/Indoor Movement/Choice Time/Group Activity or Project (Interactive Games)
5:55-6:00: Dismissal -
Blues Core: Tabletop/Card Games
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Second Grade through Middle School
$494 [9/14-12/14, 13 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.3:00-3:30: Light snack/social time
3:30-4:15: Homework/Quiet Reading
4:15-5:00: Outdoor/Active Play/Movement
5:15-5:55: Activity/Project Time - Tabletop/Card Games
5:55-6:00: Dismissal -
Ping Pong
3:15PM — 4:15PM
Third and Fourth
David Rigo
$600 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 12 weeks]In this class we will learn how to play ping pong. We'll practice some basics like serves and returns, and try to get the hang of spin. Above all else, we will just have a blast playing this awesome game! -
Intermediate Chess
4:15PM — 5:15PMThird through EighthDavid Rigo
$732 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 12 weeks]Students will be introduced to chess openings, chess tactics and strategy, and more advanced endgames. Much of our work will be focused on analysis of famous games, or more recent grandmaster games, and we will draw our lessons from in game examples. -
Sensory Science
3:15PM — 4:00PM
Fours and Kindergarten
TBA
$600 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 12 weeks]Do you like conducting experiments and getting a bit messy? Well, put on your lab coats and let's find out what happens when you mix baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring! We will make slime, oobleck, baking soda volcanos and more! We will also get to play with shaving cream, water, and sand; and use science-y tools like beakers, droppers, and magnifying glasses. -
Tiny Worlds
3:30PM — 4:30PMFirst and Second GradesClara Campos$600 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 12 weeks]In this construction/art class, we will create tiny worlds using our big imaginations. Projects will include forest gnome homes, tiny apartments, tiny art museums, and more! Materials will include boxes, wood, cork, cardboard, string, wire, buttons, and many other tiny things, perfect for creating our own tiny worlds! *Students are required to wear a mask at all times, and will use their own materials for projects. -
Karate 3/4/5
3:30PM — 4:30PMThird Grade through EighthVincent Barile$720 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 12 weeks]This is a mixed intermediate and advanced karate class. Students must have completed at least one year of karate classes and have the permission of the instructor to enroll. This class meets in person and has limited enrollment to ensure safe social distancing. Students are required to wear a mask at all times and should wear clothes that are comfortable to move in. -
Piano - Alex
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Alex Perry
$828 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 12 weeks]All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session. -
Guitar, Songwriting, Voice - Eve
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Eve Silber
$828 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 12 weeks]
*Eve is also available to teach remotely. Voice is only available remotely. -
Piano - Helen
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Helen Boynton
$828 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 12 weeks]All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session.
Wednesday
List of 8 items.
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Reds Core: Sensory Play
2:45PM — 6:00PM
Fours - First Grade
$456 [9/15-12/15, 12 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.2:45-4:00: Snack Time/Social Time/Independent Play
4:00-4:45: Roof Time/Active Play
4:45-5:45: Story Time/Indoor Movement/Choice Time/Group Activity or Project (Sensory Play)
5:55-6:00: Dismissal -
Blues Core: Tech Projects
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Second Grade through Middle School$456 [9/15-12/15, 12 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.3:00-3:30: Light snack/social time
3:30-4:15: Homework/Quiet Reading
4:15-5:00: Outdoor/Active Play/Movement
5:15-5:55: Activity/Project Time - Tech Projects
5:55-6:00: Dismissal -
Beginner Chess 1
3:45PM-4:30PM
Fours and Kindergarten
David Rigo
$671 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 11 weeks]Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of chess, specifically opening principles and basic checkmates. Our goals are to begin a game soundly, to be able to recognize basic checkmating patterns, and to perform simple checkmating procedures. Most of our work will be a combination of interactive instruction, chess puzzles and chess videos. -
Beginner Chess 2
4:30PM — 5:15PM
First and Second Grades
David Rigo
$671 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 11 weeks]Students will learn how to solve checkmate puzzles, study checkmating patterns, analyze famous chess games, and review our knowledge of chess tactics. -
Woodworking
3:15PM — 4:15PM
First through Fourth Grades
Peggy Resnick
$550 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 11 weeks]In afterschool woodworking, children further their exploration of tools and wood. Using tools they already know, they choose what they want to make. -
Wrestling
3:15PM — 4:30PM
First through Fourth Grades
Frank Portella and Brian Garcia
$550 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 11 weeks]
*Please note: This class takes place at Thompson Street Gym (at 145 Thompson St. between Houston and Prince). Students will be walked over to the gym at 3:20pm, and brought back by 4:40pm, or you can pick up at the gym at 4:30.Want to learn how to wrestle? Interested in a new sport? Want to improve your coordination, strength and confidence? The wrestling room is the place for you. You will be able to challenge yourself and others while learning the basic elements of the sport of wrestling in a supportive high-energy environment. Wrestling is a great way to develop body awareness and reflexes, and increase your strength and grace. We will learn and practice moves, wrestling live, and play games. Everyone is welcome - all you need is a good attitude and a willingness to learn. -
Piano - Chris
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Chris Bradshaw
$759 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 11 weeks]All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session. -
Guitar, Composition - David
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
David Ullmann
$759 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 11 weeks]All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session. [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 11 weeks]
Thursday
List of 8 items.
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Reds Core: Big Project Day
2:45PM — 6:00PMFours — First Grade
$456 [9/23-12/16, 12 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.2:45-4:00: Snack Time/Social Time/Independent Play
4:00-4:45: Roof Time/Active Play
4:45-5:45: Story Time/Indoor Movement/Choice Time/Group Activity or Project (Big Project Day)
5:55-6:00: Dismissal -
Blues Core: Interactive Games
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Second Grade through Middle School
$456 [9/23-12/16, 12 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.3:00-3:30: Light snack/social time
3:30-4:15: Homework/Quiet Reading
4:15-5:15: Outdoor/Active Play/Movement
5:15-5:55: Activity/Project Time - Interactive Games
5:55-6:00: Dismissal
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Obstacle Course
3:30PM — 4:15PMFours and KindergartenDanielle Staropoli
$581 [9/23-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 11 weeks]Do you like building and doing obstacle courses? Well this is the class for you! Each week we will have a different obstacle course to complete. Students will help make the courses, come up with different ways to go through them, and then we will create cool stories to go with them! [9/23-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 11 weeks] -
Scavenger Hunt
4:15PM — 5:30PMFirst and SecondDanielle Staropoli
$581 [9/23-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 11 weeks]In this class we will design and go on many different kinds of scavenger hunts! We will learn about making up clues and solving them. Our scavenger hunts will have different themes and happen all around the building. Come join us! -
Cardboard Castles & Catapults
3:15PM — 4:15PMThird and Fourth GradeAdrian Jevicki
$581 [9/23-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 11 weeks]In this class we, student designers will be building simple machines and epic structures! Huzzah! In the process of creating their own Castles and Catapults, students will experience the swiftness, flexibility and power of cardboard to bring their imaginations and ideas to life. -
Piano - Alex
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Alex Perry
$759 [9/23-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 11 weeks]All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session. -
Guitar, Songwriting, Voice - Eve
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Eve Silber
$759 [9/23-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 11 weeks]
* Eve is also available to teach remotely. Voice is only available remotely.All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session. -
Piano - Chris
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Middle School
Chris Bradshaw
$759 [9/23-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 11 weeks]All instrumental lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction. Families sign up for a teacher and a day of the week. The time of the lesson will be determined by the Afterschool office and will be mostly based on the age of the child (younger children in earlier slots). Families will be contacted with their lesson time(s) during Registration Week. If we can not find a time slot that works for you, a refund will be issued immediately. Please note: Students who wish to keep their same slot for the Winter/Spring session will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of this session, this means that slots for new students could be very limited next session.
Friday
List of 4 items.
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Reds Core: Kids' Choice
2:45PM — 6:00PM
Fours and Kindergarten$280 [4/16-6/4, 7 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.2:45-4:00: Snack Time/Social Time/Independent Play
4:00-4:45: Roof Time/Active Play
4:45-5:45: Kids Choice!
5:55-6:00: Dismissal -
Blues Core: Kids' Choice
3:00PM — 6:00PM
Second Grade through Middle School
$280 [4/16-6/4, 7 weeks]
*Please note, Core Afterschool is included before and after class on any day a student is signed up for Enrichment classes or Instrumental lessons.3:00-3:30: Light snack/social time 3:40-4:30: Outside/Active Play
4:30-5:55: Kids' Choice!
5:55-6:00 Dismissal -
Ball Games
3:15PM — 4:00PMFours and KindergartenDenzel Johnson
$550 [9/17-12/10 (make-up 12/17), 11 weeks]Throwing, catching, bouncing, passing, hitting, kicking, running, and laughing! Using soccer, kickball, volleyball, baseball, basketball and more as inspiration, we will develop hand-eye coordination and teamwork skills all in an extremely encouraging, positive environment. -
Woodwoking
3:15PM — 4:15PMFirst through FourthPeggy Resnick
$550 [9/17-12/10 (make-up 12/17), 11 weeks]In Afterschool woodworking, children further their exploration of tools and wood. Using tools they already know, they choose what they want to make.
Instrumental Lessons
List of 6 items.
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Charlotte Greve - Woodwinds (REMOTE)
Available/Preferred Days: Fridays and Saturdays
Ages: Middle School
$759 [Lessons will run from the week of 9/13 through the week of 12/6, with a make-up week reserved during the week of 12/13, 11 lessons]Instrumental Lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher and the Afterschool Office. During registration week, families will sign up for a teacher. Voice, woodwind, and horn lessons will be online in the fall, so the day and time of the lesson will be agreed upon by the teacher and family (in general younger children will be given earlier slots when possible). Should a teacher and family not be able to find a time, the Afterschool Office will help the family find another teacher. If nothing can be arranged, a refund will be issued immediately. All families will register for 11 lessons for the session regardless of the day of the week they schedule. -
Eve Silber - Guitar, Songwriting, Voice (REMOTE/In Person)
Available/Preferred Days: Flexible
Ages: Fours through Eighth GradeInstrumental Lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher and the Afterschool Office. During registration week, families will sign up for a teacher. Voice, woodwind, and horn lessons will be online in the fall, so the day and time of the lesson will be agreed upon by the teacher and family (in general younger children will be given earlier slots when possible). Should a teacher and family not be able to find a time, the Afterschool Office will help the family find another teacher. If nothing can be arranged, a refund will be issued immediately. All families will register for 11 lessons for the session regardless of the day of the week they schedule. -
Ian Bentley - Voice/Piano (REMOTE)
Available/Preferred Days: Wednesdays
Ages: Fours through Eighth Grade
$759 [Lessons will run from the week of 9/13 through the week of 12/6, with a make-up week reserved during the week of 12/13, 11 lessons]Instrumental Lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher and the Afterschool Office. During registration week, families will sign up for a teacher. Voice, woodwind, and horn lessons will be online in the fall, so the day and time of the lesson will be agreed upon by the teacher and family (in general younger children will be given earlier slots when possible). Should a teacher and family not be able to find a time, the Afterschool Office will help the family find another teacher. If nothing can be arranged, a refund will be issued immediately. All families will register for 11 lessons for the session regardless of the day of the week they schedule. -
Lucia Caruso - Piano
Available/Preferred Days: Wednesdays, Fridays
Ages: Fours through Eighth GradeInstrumental Lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher and the Afterschool Office. During registration week, families will sign up for a teacher. Voice, woodwind, and horn lessons will be online in the fall, so the day and time of the lesson will be agreed upon by the teacher and family (in general younger children will be given earlier slots when possible). Should a teacher and family not be able to find a time, the Afterschool Office will help the family find another teacher. If nothing can be arranged, a refund will be issued immediately. All families will register for 11 lessons for the session regardless of the day of the week they schedule. -
Mary Cherney - Saxophone, Recorder, Flute, Clarinet (REMOTE)
Available/Preferred Days: Tuesdays-Fridays
Ages: Fours through Eighth Grade
$759 [Lessons will run from the week of 9/13 through the week of 12/6, with a make-up week reserved during the week of 12/13, 11 lessons]Instrumental Lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher and the Afterschool Office. During registration week, families will sign up for a teacher. All lessons will be online, so the day and time of the lesson will be agreed upon by the teacher and family (in general younger children will be given earlier slots when possible). Should a teacher and family not be able to find a time, the Afterschool Office will help the family find another teacher. If nothing can be arranged, a refund will be issued immediately. All families will register for 11 lessons for the session regardless of the day of the week they schedule. -
Tara McLaughlin Roi - Guitar, Ukulele (REMOTE)
Available/Preferred Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays
Ages: Fours through Eighth Grade
$759 [Lessons will run from the week of 9/13 through the week of 12/6, with a make-up week reserved during the week of 12/13, 11 lessons]Instrumental Lessons involve 30 minutes of private instruction, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher and the Afterschool Office. During registration week, families will sign up for a teacher. All lessons will be online, so the day and time of the lesson will be agreed upon by the teacher and family (in general younger children will be given earlier slots when possible). Should a teacher and family not be able to find a time, the Afterschool Office will help the family find another teacher. If nothing can be arranged, a refund will be issued immediately. All families will register for 11 lessons for the session regardless of the day of the week they schedule. [Lessons will run from the week of 9/13 through the week of 12/6, with a make-up week reserved during the week of 12/13, 11 lessons]
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