Aldrich Buddies: Inspired by the art represented in our current exhibitions, these workshops are designed to expand a child’s developing definition of art, while magnifying their creativity through stories, artwork and hands-on projects. Parents and caretakers are encouraged to participate alongside their children and to extend the learning experiences back at home. Materials and snacks are included and registration is required. Right Brain Saturdays. Ages 6 to 10. The two-hour workshops taught by local artists and museum educators allow children to experience artwork in the galleries and to apply the methods, concepts or ideas they see into their own projects. All materials are provided and registration is required a week before workshop date. Visit www.aldrichart.org email cpedraza@aldrichart.org or call 203.438.4519.
After-school Activities
* This is not necessarily a recommended list, the following businesses are dedicated advertisers.
Amadeus Conservatory of Music offers private music lessons in piano, guitar, bass guitar, voice, drums, suzuki violin and cello (ages 4-6), and all band and orchestral instruments to children and adults of all ages. Our international faculty is composed of enthusiastic and inspiring artists, graduates of the Juilliard School or schools of like caliber who are dedicated to passing on their passion and expertise. Students participate in recitals and have the opportunity to hear their teachers perform. Early Childhood classes (ages 3-5) give young children the opportunity to play real instruments in child-sized proportions, such as 1/8 violins, miniature accordions and guitars, recorders, bongo and conga drums, and other percussion instruments. Music theory, electronic composition, chamber ensembles, and jazz ensembles are offered. The musical theater department gives students the opportunity to become knowledgeable in the art of theater. From performance of Broadway musicals to the various technical aspects of theater, students acquire a real hands-on experience, while working with trained professionals in the field. Locations: Chappaqua: 201 King Street, Bedford: St. Matthew`s Church, 382 Cantitoe Street, and Rye: First Presbyterian Church. Call 914-238-0388 for more information or visit www.Amadeusconservatory.com.
Named 2010 Best Kids Theater Class by Westchester Magazine, Applause Westchester is the highly acclaimed music and drama program that offers the perfect class for your child! Classes include Broadway Babies and Rock-n-Roll Babies Music Classes (4 months-3 years), Stars (3-5 years), Superstars (K-5th grade), and the Applause Weekend Workshops (5th-8th grade). Applause Westchester also offers Private Lessons in Singing, Acting, Dance and Piano. At Applause Westchester you can celebrate your child`s birthday with a customized birthday party of your choice that includes acting, singing, and dancing. Parties for ages 1-4 include Princess Party, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, The Sound of Music and more. Our older performance parties for ages 5-10 include our Hip-Hop Extravaganza, Pop-Star Contest, Hairspray and many more. Packages start at just $395. Applause Westchester, 114 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543, (914) 835-2200, info@applauseny.com. Visit www.applauseny.com.
Visit the lower Hudson`s only riverfront environmental center! Our spacious interpretive center has spectacular views of the Hudson and Palisades, with fish tanks, and interactive exhibits. Outside there is a sandy beach and tidal marsh. Check out www.Beczak.org for a calendar of monthly family events, classes, and special celebrations. Open 7 days a week, 9 – 5.
The Boy Scouts of America offers programs of character development, leadership training, achievement, community service, and FUN in the outdoors for boys starting in 1st Grade.
Summer Camp is a highlight of the Scouting year.
To learn more, visit www.wpcbsa.org or call 914-773-1135. Local groups can be found at beAscout.org.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, Westchester-Putnam Council, 41 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532, 914-449-2611, www.wpcbsa.org. Bill.Kelly@scouting.org.
Chappaqua Children’s Workshop was established in 1982 and is a non-profit organization providing programs for children before and after school in the Chappaqua School District. There is also a preschool program for 2, 3, and pre-k aged children. For more information, call 914.238.3295.
The Girl Scouts provides quality programming, leadership training, and empowerment for young women throughout Westchester and Putnam Counties. To join or for more information, call 914.747.3080. Girl Scouts of Westchester*Putnam, Pleasantville, NY 10570-2110.
Groove Performing Arts® is a family-friendly music and arts studio offering eclectic, enriching programs and events for kids and their grown-ups in Westchester County. Groove proudly presents the award-winning music program for kids, Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals*, plus an evolving roster of original classes for kids from birth through elementary school. Parents also get into the Groove with group guitar lessons, monthly acoustic jams, book launch parties and other grown-ups only events. Classes, jams and lessons are offered in our spacious storefront studio in Larchmont and other family-friendly locations in lower Westchester and (coming soon) the Rivertowns. For complete class schedule and locations, visit www.findgroove.com. Groove, 108 Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538, 914.834.3383, www.findgroove.com
Since its establishment in 1944 the School has become one of Westchester County’s most cherished and active cultural resources and achieved national recognition as a premier community music school for its unsurpassed leadership in education, performance and outreach. The School’s educational approach centers on quality individualized instruction, a comprehensive, broad musicianship program, and numerous performance opportunities for students. HBMS students acquire skills leading to a life-long enjoyment of classical and jazz idioms. Music Programs for Young Children offer a range of choices for preschoolers – music and movement classes; recorder classes; and Suzuki instruction on a variety of instruments. HBMS also offers a full Preschool for 3 and 4 year-olds. Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, NY, 914-723-1169, hb@hbms.org, www.hbms.org
Fairytale Theater. Ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Play, pretend, move, imagine and more! Children will enhance imagination, coordination, and creativity by learning fun and fanciful theater games. Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington. For more information, call 914.591.6602 or visit www.IrvingtonTheater.com. Creative Dramatics. Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades. Creativity is the key as children learn basic theater skills through theater games, story telling, songs, and movement. Improvisational Acting. For grades 3-6. We will be using our props and our own bodies to act out scenarios to develop characters and original scenes and stories. Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington, 914.591.6602, www.IrvingtonTheater.com.
Jodi`s Gym has been providing New York kids the highest level of fun and fitness for 29 years! Their step-by-step, no fail approach ensures that every child feels a sense of accomplishment. From the tiniest tumblers to advanced gymnasts (9 months-12 years old), there is something for everyone. They offer Mommy & Me Gym and Gym + Music classes, preschool gymnastics, school-aged gymnastics, Motion Evolution, summer and holiday break camps, free monthly perks, free open playtime, play groups, private lessons, Super Soccer Stars, Krazy Kool Creation Lego class, and the best birthday parties ever. For more information, visit www.jodisgym.com.
The Katonah Art Center, located in the heart of historic Katonah, offers children from ages 2 – 18 a nurturing environment in which to explore their innate creativity. Our classes for children include Music for Toddlers, Mommy & Me Art and Clay, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Cartooning, Jewelry Making, Sewing, Computer Art and more. Our Portfolio Development Class will help teenagers prepare for their portfolios for college. Coming this Fall: Acting! Check out our website at www.katonahartcenter.com or call 232-4843 for more info. * Mention this listing and receive a $25 discount for any class or camp – limit one discount per family!
Art Adventures After School. Fall Series Begins October 11, 2012 at the Katonah Museum of Art. Runs October 11th, 18th, 25th, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th, December 6th. The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street/Route 22, Katonah, New York, 4:30pm – 5:45pm. Pre-paid registration required: Students grades K-5: $120 for members and $160 for non-members for eight week course. Art Adventures After School offers several fun days for children to explore art this fall, inspired by the current exhibition, “Ice Age” to the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios. Students will experience many aspects of traditional and digital animation and come away with a great appreciation for animation artistry. Memorable characters, fantastical backgrounds, Claymation, and stop motion videos will all be explored in this exciting series of workshops devoted to the art of animation. Information (914) 232-9555, ext. 0 or at www.katonahmuseum.org.
Mount Kisco Child Care Center
Welcome your child into our loving family
Since 1971, MKCCC has been serving families and children with its inventive, cutting edge, and comprehensive day care programs. Today, over 30 years later, we continue to promote each child’s intellectual, physical and social development. Mount Kisco Child Care Center, 95 Radio Circle, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, www.mkccc.org, djordan@mkccc.org, 914 241 2135.
The Music Conservatory of Westchester is a non-profit community school of the arts, providing year-round music, theatre education, and music therapy for people of all ages and abilities. The Conservatory’s 36,000-square-foot facility offers a Recital Hall and 43 acoustically designed classrooms and teaching studios. Their comprehensive programs, which serve 3,000 students annually, include performing ensembles, musicianship classes, student performances, master classes, workshops, and more. All students receive free admission to the Conservatory’s annual series of faculty recitals and children’s concerts. Scholarships available. Music Conservatory of Westchester, 216 Central Avenue in White Plains, NY. Phone: (914) 761-3900. Website: www.musicconservatory.org.
Now celebrating its 20th year, Music in Chappaqua customizes its music curriculum according to how each student wishes to develop. From beginner – career bound, toddler – adult, classes are offered in piano (jazz, pop, rock, classical), voice, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, saxophone, clarinet and trumpet. Rock instruction includes keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Rock workshops are also available that culminate in a live rock concert in a New York City rock club. Open 7 days a week, after school and evenings. 220 North Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua. Please call (914) 238-3123, email at mail@musicincchappaqua.com or visit us www.musicinchappaqua.com and www.facebook.com/musicinchappaqua.
MUSIC LESSONS IN YOUR HOME OR AT MY NYC STUDIO
Train for Classical Piano performance, Jazz and Pop improvisation, Voice coaching and Development, Music theory, Solfege and Sight-singing, NYSSMA Preparation, Studio set up coaching and instruction, Computer based composition, Production, and Recording. Over 15 years of teaching experience both privately and in school. Any age, any level.
Graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA majoring in Jazz Composition and Music Synthesis. Master’s in Music Education from Lehman College, Bronx, NY. Music composer for Emmy winning television documentary. Appeared on gold R&B recordings, and recorded with legendary Jazz producer Teo Macero, composer arranger keyboardist and vocalist, and owner/operator of Manhattan recording studio.
For more information on my experience and credentials, and streaming examples of my music and performances, I invite you to visit my website: www.isaacraz.com. Please call 212-675-0717 for a consultation or a trial lesson.
1328 Boston Post Road, Larchmont NY 10538
Since its creation in 1983, the Music School of Westchester has become one of the finest music institutions in Westchester and has taught thousands of students from both the local community and more than 50 other countries. Its faculty includes over 35 dedicated teachers, all prominent artists. The Music School of Westchester offers professional instruction to children and adults in all instruments as well as theory, composition, voice, songwriting and acting. For more information visit www.musicschoolofwestchester.com or call (914) 381-2070.
No Limit Lacrosse is gearing up for our 10th season of Fall Ball. We would like to remind everyone that our Fall clinic “Lax-it-up” is open to boys ages 8-14. “Lax-it-up” provides a combination of position specific instruction, team concepts, and games. We urge you to sign up now, as spaces are limited and “Lax-it-up” has been sold out in the past. The first 10 people to sign up will receive a LIMITED EDITION NO LIMT LACROSSE HAT! Location: Fox Lane High School, Bedford, NY. Dates: 5 Straight Sundays – September 9th-October 7th , *October 14th (Rain Date) . Division 1: 9:00am – 11:00am (ages 8-11) , Division 2: 11:15am – 1:15pm (ages 11-14) , *11 Year old players can choose-Division 2 is more advanced* Click here for more information.
Always wanted to learn how to play?
North Salem Guitar has recently opened its doors and is accepting new students.
Come hone your craft in our comfortable and well equipped space and grow your music organically from the ground up. Our teachers provide private instruction to guitarists of all levels and styles and custom tailor lessons to the uniqueness of each individual.
Located on Deveau Rd in North Salem (by the Hammond Museum).
For more information, visit www.northsalemguitar.com, or call (646)530-0174.
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Where Children Learn to Love Learning
The Ossining Children’s Center’s teachers strive for a sense of extended family in partnership with parents. We work to support parents who are juggling their roles as family breadwinners and nurturers. And we understand that our relationships with the children entrusted to our care are crucial to their healthy emotional and cognitive development. Our programs serve children ages six weeks through fifth grade. Enrichment activities for our pre-shoolers include gardening, music, dance and movement, gymnastics, and nature study. Our school-age youngsters enjoy arts and crafts as well as cultural and recreational field trips. 90-92 South Highland Avenue, Ossining, 914-941-0230. www.ossiningchildrenscenter.org.
Summer Art Classes for Youth and Adults. A wide range of courses for the beginner or advanced student. Youth 15 and older may enroll in adult classes and classes for children 9mos to 14 offered. Classes are offered in the morning, afternoon and evening running 4-7 weeks. Classes for adults and children 15 yrs and up can register for a variety of classes including Botanical illustration, Crocheting, Yoga, Stained Glass studio, Glass painting, Quilting, Faux Finishing and more. Some of the classes offered for children 9 mos and up include Adult and Tot Music and Movement for ages 9mos – 2yrs and adult, Comedy and Improv for children 8- 14 yrs, Fashion Illustration for children 10-18 yrs and Mask-making for ages 5-9 yrs. Scholarships are available. Contact the Art Center for a complete listing of classes and workshops at 914-738-2525.
Learn, practice & improve your singing in this small group (5 person max) singing class instructed be experienced proffessional vocalist, record engineer and coach to Americal Idol & The Voice finalist. Learn breathing, pitch, range,vibrato and how to sing your favorite songs. Fun six week class is offered every month. Eve Soto 914 659 9876. For more info/register click here.
Classes for Infants/Toddlers: The Rosenthal JCC Parenting Center offers programs for newborns through two year olds with their caregivers that challenge fine and gross motor skills, and promote physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. The Rosenthal JCC Main Campus, 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantville. Contact (914) 741-0333×19 for more information. Rosenthal JCC Yorktown Branch, 3565 Crompond Rd. (Route 202), Cortlandt Manor, call (914) 736-3076 for more information. www.rosenthaljcc.org. Classes for Pre-Schoolers: The Rosenthal JCC offers classes that engage and excite your child and are taught by specialists in their fields. Rosenthal JCC Main Campus classes include: Daddy & Me Sports; Yummy Tummies; Gymnastics on the Fun Bus; Kids Love to Rock; Soccer with Super Soccer Stars; Theatre Arts Junior Program; and Karate Club, call (914) 741-0333×21 for more information. Rosenthal JCC Yorktown Branch, classes include: Jungle Beat; Crafts for Pre-Schoolers; Healthy Harvest; When I Grow Up, I Want to Be…; and Stay n’ Play call (914) 736-3076 for more information. www.rosenthaljcc.org. After-School Classes: The Rosenthal JCC offers interesting and unusual after-school classes for children in K through 6th grades. TRANSPORTATION IS FREE from Bedford Road, Todd, Armonk, Grafflin and Mt. Pleasant schools! Call (914) 741-0333×15 for more information. Rosenthal JCC Yorktown Branch, classes include: Adventure Club– hiking and orienteering; Craft Club– scrap booking; Young Chefs Club; and Jewish Jamboree– learning Jewish holidays and traditions. Call (914) 736-3076 for more information. www.rosenthaljcc.org
The Rye Arts Center will be filled with the pulsating sounds of jazz, wildly colorful abstract art and brand new classes beginning this September at its 51 Milton Road location in Rye. Classes begin September 12th & Oct. 1st featuring an array of new classes for children, teens and adults in the fine, music, and performing arts. Robotics, fashion design, and recycled art are just a few of the exciting new children’s classes this fall. For those experienced or just beginning adults and teens, there are some great new opportunities as well. Discover watercolor, acrylic, oil, or pastel paints, this fall. Dance for Parkinson’s Disease will continue to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit starting September 12th thanks to a grant from ArtsWestchester. Be sure to mark your calendar for the Sept. 28th performance of “September Sound Explosion” by the John Fumasoli/Bill Harris sextet, featuring Roger Ball, co-founder of Average White Band. And in the Gallery, curator Katharine Dufault has assembled an exciting collection of today’s most talented abstract artists in a show entitled: From Where I Stand, opening November 18. Register today to be a part of the Rye Arts Center’s new adventures in art, music, and performance! Visit www.ryeartscenter.org for more information or call (914) 967-0700.
After-School Programs at Stone Barns Center are designed to bring students in kindergarten through 6th grade to the farm on a weekly basis. Each session includes hands-on chores, animal and plant crafts, and in-depth examinations of life on the farm. This year, students will also harvest and prepare a seasonal meal in the kitchen. After-School programs at Stone Barns Center foster a love for the natural world, teach children where their food comes from, and encourage appreciation of local farms. Farm Explorers: Farm Life at Stone Barns, Grades K–2, examines all of Stone Barns Center’s farm life. Farmers-in-Training (FIT), Grades 3–6, help our farmers with chores such as collecting eggs and feeding the pigs. After chores are finished, these young farmers work on structured activities such as building trails, amending beds or moving animals. Space is limited. Please register early! For more information, please contact Sara Hanna: sara@stonebarnscenter.org or 914 366 6200 x111. Visit www.stonebarnscenter.org.
Hey all you 1st through 4th graders!
Jump into action and explore science and how it affects the world around us. Join this wild and wacky hands-on class where you will learn about scientific concepts and make and test hypotheses. Some results will be gooey, some fizzy, and some will even be EDIBLE! Example of topics we cover are: density (making “lava lamps”), chemical reactions (making balloons blow up just by using CO2), and physical science (learn about polymers by making bouncy balls!) Each session consists of six 45 minute classes and is taught by Romy Shapiro, a NYS certified teacher with an MA from Columbia University Teachers College. The club is conveniently taught out of Romy’s house in Mt Kisco, NY.
Call 917-697-6396 or email romy.superscienceclub@gmail.com. Visit www.superscienceclub.com.
Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit, environmental organization with a nature education center and 834-acre preserve located in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. Teatown`s preserve includes the 33-acre Teatown Lake; 15 miles of trails; habitats including streams, a scenic gorge, hardwood swamps, mixed forests, meadows, hemlock and laurel groves; numerous live animals and exhibits in our living museum/nature center, including nine birds of prey; and a two-acre wildflower preserve (Wildflower Island) with some 230 species of native and endangered wildflowers. Teatown offers a variety of children`s classes for ages 2 through 9 years, all include outdoor explorations with activities, games and crafts for a fun-filled experience! Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining. 914-872-2912. For more information on Teatown, visit www.teatown.org
A Jewish education for your child when you don’t belong to a Synagogue.
Celebrating our 50th year, The Children’s Jewish Education Group (CJEG) is a cooperative school developed and run by parents. We specialize in families who are looking for an alternative to Temple-Based Hebrew School. CJEG has a wide range of members who live in Westchester and southern Connecticut. The school provides a way for children to connect with their Jewish heritage. Call 914-502-2381 or visit www.cjeg.org. We look forward to meeting you. Shalom!
The Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester is a Jewish Community Center where individuals grow, explore and connect to the community around them through recreational, educational, cultural and social services and programs. Our main campus is in Pleasantville with a branch serving the Yorktown community. For more information about our Jewish learning and celebrations, early childhood programs, summer camps, after-school activities, sport leagues, cultural programs, and social services such as early intervention and referrals or counseling, please call (914) 741-0333 or visit us online at www.rosenthaljcc.org
Children ages 6-13 years create jewelry, ceramics, and paintings. White Plains, 914-684-0094.
Looking for a great way to give the young animal lover in your family a wild week? Send them to our Wolf Camp for a chance to thrive among wolves! We’re offering After School Wolf Camp sessions and Summer sessions too. The four day program includes opportunities for your child to: Learn all about wolves: Wolf 101, Discover the various myths that surround wolves and to create their own and share, Walk with a wolf!, Play a unique game of hide and seek using tracking and telemetry tools that real wolf biologists use in the field!, Create plaster paw prints from real tracks in the field. They’re great for show and tell!, “Wolfy” arts and crafts, photography sessions, and more! The program will run with a minimum of 4 children and a maximum of 10. All children who complete the program will get a special “Junior Wolf Biologist” certificate and other souvenirs! For children in Grades 2-5. After School Sessions (4PM – 6PM) – $100/child for the 4 day program: April 24th – 27th, May 8th – 11th, May 22nd – 25th, June 12 – 15th, June 26th – 29th. Summer Sessions (9AM – 12PM) – $150 per child for the 4 day program (includes snacks): July 10th – 13th, July 24th – 27th, August 7th – 10th, August 21st – 24th. Visit www.nywolf.org.
