LREI | Afterschool Program Descriptions

We Are LREI

Welcome to LREI. We are now, as we have always been, guided by our school's mission. As a truly progressive school community, we never shy away from the challenges and the possibilities of change and growth. It is this bold, experimental, progressive vision of education that continues to inspire and guide the LREI community today. What we did yesterday, what we are doing today, and what we will do tomorrow are all a part of a coherent 14-year experience inspired by our mission.

Academics

Since its founding, the LREI experience has been grounded in progressive principles that shape the design of program in each of our divisions. These principles place students at the center of their learning experiences, call on us to narrow the distance between the world around students and their school experiences, and engage learners in authentic problem solving on a daily basis. Our mission driven approach informs all aspects of our 14-year experience.

Life @ LREI

Our founding ideals of learning that is grounded in experience, inquiry, collaboration, growth and active democratic citizenship inform every aspect of daily life at LREI. LREI truly is a community of learners; it is a place where students, faculty and families come together each day in the spirit of creativity, collaboration and consequence.

Our Community

LREI is a community built on understanding and respect for others. Like New York City, we are diverse in every sense of the word. We are scientists, artists, historians and more. We embody a wide range of interests, beliefs, family structures and backgrounds. We thrive on the unique ideas and perspectives each person brings to the school.

Monday

List of 11 items.

Reds Core: Art & Crafts

2:45PM — 6:00PM
Fours - Second Grade

$429 [9/12-12/12, 11 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.

2:45-3:45: Roof Time/Snack
4:00-4:30: Classroom - Story Time/Meeting
4:30-5:55: Choice Time/Group Activity or Project (Arts and Crafts)
6:00: Dismissal
Blues Core: Creative Arts

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Third Grade through Middle School

$429 [9/12-12/12, 11 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): Meet in Cafeteria for light snack and social time
3:30-4:15: Houston Ballfield - Outdoor/Active Play
4:15-5:15: Homework/Quiet Reading
5:15-5:55: Activity/Project Time (Creative Arts)
6:00: Dismissal
Ball Games

3:30PM — 4:15PM
Fours - Kindergarten
Seth Eastman

$510 [9/12-12/5 (make-up 12/12), 10 classes]
Basketball

4:15PM — 5:15PM
Third through Fifth Grade
Seth Eastman

$510 [9/12-12/5 (make-up 12/12), 10 classes]
Cooking with Celeste

3:30PM — 4:30PM
Third through Fifth Grades
Celeste Dorsey

$620 [9/12-12/5 (make-up 12/12), 10 classes]

Let's cook together! We will explore some basic techniques and then whip up some delicious culinary creations. We will make everything from main courses and side dishes, to appetizers and desserts. We will cook up dishes that are guaranteed to become family favorites.
Gaga for Gaga

3:30PM — 4:30PM
First and Second Grades
Woobens Celony

$510 [9/12-12/5 (make-up 12/12), 10 classes]

Get ready to play Gaga! This old school ball game is beloved by all and has influenced camp deeply throughout the years. Get ready to slap, jump, dodge, and dive your way to glory!
D&D

4:30PM — 5:30PM
Fourth through Eighth Grade
Woobens Celony

$510 [9/12-12/5 (make-up 12/12), 10 classes]

Have you ever wanted to be the hero of a fantasy tale? Well, here's your chance! D&D and other role-playing games are a great way to do this. We will create our own universe to play in and create new identities. Become a wizard and solve your problems with magic, become a warrior who smashes all their problems away, or become a bard and sing about your problems all day long (or anything in between). We'll learn the basics of role-playing games as we take the game into the real world, by creating characters, getting gear, and having an epic campaign!
Piano - Chris

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Chris Bradshaw

$710 [9/12-12/5 (make-ups 12/12), 10 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.
Guitar, Songwriting, Voice - Eve

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Fours through Eighth
Eve Silber

$710 [9/12-12/5 (make-ups 12/12), 10 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.
Piano - Helen

3:00PM — 5:30PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Helen Boynton

$710 [9/12-12/5 (make-ups 12/12), 10 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.
Drums - Nick

4:00PM — 6:00PM
First through Eighth Grade
Nick Wight

$710 [9/12-12/5 (make-ups 12/12), 10 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.

Tuesday

List of 9 items.

Reds Core: Dramatic Play

2:45PM — 6:00PM
Fours - Second Grade

$468 [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.

2:45-3:45: Roof Time/Snack
4:00-4:30: Story Time/Meeting
4:30-5:55: Choice Time/Group Activity or Project (Dramatic Play) 6:00: Dismissal
Blues Core: Tabletop Games

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Third Grade through Middle School

$468 [9/13-12/13, 12 classes]

*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): Meet in Cafeteria for light snack and social time
3:30-4:15: Houston Ballfield - Outdoor/Active Play
4:15-5:15: Homework/Quiet Reading
5:15-5:55: Activity/Project Time (Table Top Games)
6:00: Dismissal
Karate 1

3:30PM — 4:00PM
Fours and Kindergarten
Vincent Barile

$517 [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.
Karate 2

4:00PM — 5:00PM
First and Second Grades
Vincent Barile

$682 [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.
Tiny Worlds

3:30PM — 4:45PM
First through Fourth Grade
Clara Campos

$627 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 11 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! 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!
Ping Pong

3:15PM — 4:15PM
Third and Fourth
John Henry Katinas

$572 [9/13-12/6 (make-ups 12/13), 11 classes]

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 — 5:15PM
Third through Eighth
Ari Kaplan

$693 [9/13-12/6 (make-ups 12/13), 11 classes]

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.
Piano - Helen

3:45PM — 5:30PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Helen Yoo Boynton

$781 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 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.
Guitar, Songwriting, Voice - Eve

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Eve Silber

$781 [9/13-12/6 (make-up 12/13), 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.

Wednesday

List of 12 items.

Reds Core: Sensory Play

2:45PM — 6:00PM
Fours - Second Grade

$468 [9/14-12/14, 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.

2:45-3:45: Roof Time/Snack
4:00-4:30: Story Time/Meeting
4:30-5:55: Choice Time/Group Activity or Project (Sensory Play) 6:00: Dismissal
Blues Core: Interactive Games

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Third Grade through Middle School

$468 [9/14-12/14, 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): Meet in Cafeteria for light snack and social time
3:30-4:15: Houston Ballfield - Outdoor/Active Play
4:15-5:15: Homework/Quiet Reading
5:15-5:55: Activity/Project Time (Interactive Games)
6:00: Dismissal
Beginner Chess 1

3:45PM-4:30PM
Fours and Kindergarten
Ari Kaplan

$693 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 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
Ari Kaplan

$693 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 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 Grade
Peggy Resnick

$561 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 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.
Digital Design Lab

3:30PM-4:30PM
Third through Fifth Grade
Adrian Jevicki

$682 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 11 weeks]

CAD stands for Computer Aided Design. In this class students will be using the CAD software Tinkercad to create a variety of designs for our laser cutter and 3D printer. Students will progress through a series of design challenges, and will have some take home projects that showcase their journey as designers.
Wrestling 1

3:15PM — 4:30PM
First and Second Grade
Frank Portella

$572 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 11 weeks]

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. *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 3:15pm, and brought back by 4:40pm, or you can pick up at the gym at 4:30. **Because this class will now involve physical contact, vaccination will be required**
Wrestling 2

4:15PM — 5:30PM
Third and Fourth Grade
Frank Portella

$572 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 11 weeks]

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. *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 4:15pm, and brought back by 5:40pm, or you can pick up at the gym at 5:30. **Because this class will now involve physical contact, vaccination will be required**
Piano - Chris

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Chris Bradshaw

$781 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 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.
Piano - Lucia

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Fours through Eighth
Lucia Caruso

$781 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 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.
Guitar and Composition - David

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
David Ullmann

$781 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 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.
Brass, Woodwinds - Mary

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Fours through Middle School
Mary Cherney

$781 [9/14-12/7 (make-up 12/14), 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.

Thursday

List of 10 items.

Reds Core: Interactive Games

2:45PM - 6:00PM
Fours through Second Grade

$507 [9/15-12/15, 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.

2:45-3:45: Roof Time/Snack
4:00-4:30: Story Time/Meeting
4:30-5:55: Choice Time/Group Activity or Project (Interactive Games) 6:00: Dismissal
Blues Core: Role Playing Games

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Third Grade through Middle School

$507 [9/15-12/15, 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 (MS students arrive at 3:15): Meet in Cafeteria for light snack and social time
3:30-4:15: Houston Ballfield - Outdoor/Active Play
4:15-5:15: Homework/Quiet Reading
5:15-5:55: Activity/Project Time (Role Playing Games)
6:00: Dismissal
Backyard Games

3:15PM — 4:00PM
Kindergarten-First Grade
John Henry Katinas

$612 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15, 12 classes]

Throwing, catching, bouncing, passing, jumping, running, and laughing. In this class we will play all sorts of fun active games - four square, kickball, gaga and more! We will practice our skills and play together in an encouraging, positive environment.
Double Dare!

3:15PM — 4:15PM
Second through Fourth Grade
James Miner

$660 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15, 12 classes]

A fun take on an old game show favorite. Join me and compete in a variety of wacky trivia categories including Name that Teacher, Wicked Weird, and my favorite, Ew…Gross! If your team doesn’t know the answer, “dare” your opposition into one of many physical challenges, like Bottle Flip, Toilet Paper Mummies, Does It Stick!?, Cookie Face and more.... I don’t know if you’ll win, but you will definitely laugh!
Tumbling

4:00PM — 4:45PM
Fours-Kindergarten
Danielle Staropoli

$612 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15, 12 classes]

In this introductory gymnastics class, students will explore their strength, balance and flexibility through a variety of movement activities and gymnastics skills. Students will work on floor and the low balance beam, tumble through obstacle courses, and bounce on the spring board. Every class will include warm-up games, stretching, and introduction to new skills or techniques.
Gymnastics

4:45PM — 5:45PM
First-Second Grade
Danielle Staropoli

$612 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15, 12 classes]

In this fun and energetic class, students will work on basic tumbling skills such as rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges and more. We will practice balancing on the beam, sticking our landings off the springboard, and swings and pull overs on the bar. Come join us!
Piano - Chris

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Middle School
Chris Bradshaw

$852 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 12 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.
Lucia - Piano

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Fours through Middle School
Lucia Caruso

$852 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 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.
Guitar, Songwriting, Voice - Eve

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Kindergarten through Eighth
Eve Silber

$852 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 12 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.
Mary - Brass, Woodwinds

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Fours through Middle School
Mary Cherney

$852 [9/15-12/8 (make-up 12/15), 12 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.

Friday

List of 6 items.

Reds Core: Choice Friday

2:45PM — 6:00PM
Fours - Second

$507 [9/16-12/16), 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.

2:45-3:45: Roof Time/Snack
4:00-4:15: Classroom Activity Time
4:15-5:55: Choice Friday!
6:00: Dismissal
Blues Core: Choice Friday

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Third Grade through Middle School

$507 [9/16-12/16), 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 (MS students arrive at 3:15): Meet in Cafeteria for light snack and social time
3:30-4:15: Houston Ballfield - Outdoor/Active Play
4:15-5:55: Choice Friday!
6:00: Dismissal
LEGO City

3:15PM — 4:00PM
Fours - Kindergarten
Denzel Johnson

$684 [9/16-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 12 weeks]

Have you ever wanted to create your own little city out of LEGOS? Well this is the class for you! Students can build individually and as a group to make their own cities - complete with any type of structures, vehicles, and they can think of. We have an expansive LEGO collection that includes people accessories, and special items. Come ready to build, create, and play!
Woodworking

3:15PM — 4:15PM
First through Fourth
Peggy Resnick

$612 [9/16-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 12 weeks]

In Afterschool woodworking, children further their exploration of tools and wood. Using tools they already know, they choose what they want to make.
Piano - Alex

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Fours through Eighth Grade
Alex Perry

$852 [9/16-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 12 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.
Eve - Guitar, Songwriting, Voice

3:00PM — 6:00PM
Fours through Eighth Grade
Eve Silber

$852 [9/16-12/9 (make-up 12/16), 12 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.

Remote Instrumental Lessons

List of 2 items.

Ian Bentley - Voice/Piano (REMOTE)

Available/Preferred Days: Wednesdays
Ages: Fours through Eighth Grade

$1242 [Lessons will run from the week of 1/3 through the week of 5/30, with a make-up week reserved during the week of 6/6. 18 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 18 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

$1242 [Lessons will run from the week of 1/3 through the week of 5/30, with a make-up week reserved during the week of 6/6. 18 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 18 lessons for the session regardless of the day of the week they schedule.