Afterschool Classes
Open to everyone in the community!
Striving to create a nurturing musical community where families discover the joy of making music together. Through developmentally appropriate activities, the bonds between parents and children are strengthened while fostering each child's natural musicality.
The programs celebrate shared musical experiences that build lasting connections within families and among community members, laying the foundation for lifelong musical appreciation and learning.
FAMILY JAM
A music and movement class for young children and their caregivers! Children will experience music through instrument exploration, songs, stories, dance, and rhythmic movement. Each session will feature a different theme and music for you and your child to enjoy together.
Ages 9 months - 6 years
45 minutes
Cost: $84/session
Saturdays: 9:15-10:00
Fall Session Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
Winter Session Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
Spring Session Dates: 4/3, 4/10, (no class 4/17), 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
DRAMA CLUB
Drama Club at Clifton Park Nursery School invites young performers to discover the joy of storytelling. Through playful introductions to acting and playwriting, children build the confidence to speak up, the teamwork skills to create alongside their peers, and a growing belief in their own creative voice. Every child leaves our program a little braver and a little prouder of who they are.
Fall Session: Fairy Tales, the True Story!
9 weeks, including one 2-hr class
Grades K-2
60 minutes
Cost: $160/session
Wednesdays: 4:30-5:30*
Students will be introduced to basic acting and playwriting techniques by collaborating on the creation and performance of an original fairy tale. After acting out some traditional stories and reading a few “fractured fairy tales”, the class will select a minor character from a story and tell a new story from that character’s perspective.
Fall Session Dates: Wednesdays, 9/16-11/11
*PLEASE NOTE: Classes meet at Clifton Park Nursery School EXCEPT the final class on 11/11 which will take place from 1-3 at the Locust Lane Club House. There will be an invited performance following class at 3pm.
Spring Session: Broadway Rocks!
9 weeks
Grades K-2
60 minutes
Cost: $160/session
Wednesdays: 4:30-5:30
Students will learn the music and choreography to 3 songs, and create a short script together.
Spring Session Dates: Wednesdays, 2/24-4/28*
*No class on 3/31. Performance information TBD. Class on 3/10 may meet from 1-3 instead of usual time (this is a Shen Superintendent's Day).
MUSICAL MINDS
Children will develop an appreciation for music, a knowledge of musical concepts such as beats, rhythm, pitch, and melody, as well as critical thinking skills for intellectual, social, and emotional enrichment. Each session will build on the skills learned in the previous session so participation in the full year is highly recommended.
Pre-K-Kindergarten
Ages: 4-6
90 minutes
Cost: $108
Wednesdays: 12:00-1:30
Note: This class has a 30 minute lunch period from noon-12:30, in addition to the 60 minute class. Due to ratios, children must be at least 4 years old to participate.
GARDEN CLUB
After school gardening gives children the opportunity to study environmental science and connect with nature in a new way. This spring students will learn about soil, seeds, composting, pollinators, and more while working together to tend our school's garden. You can read more about the benefits of school gardens here!
Pre-K-Kindergarten
Ages: 4-6
90 minutes
Cost: $108
Fridays: 12:00-1:30
Note: This class has a 30 minute lunch period from noon-12:30, in addition to the 60 minute class. Due to ratios, children must be at least 4 years old to participate.
Registration for Afterschool Classes opens Aug 1
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