Playing to Learn
Where We Build Strong Foundations and Bright Futures
Our Playing to Learn program provides experiences that enhance and enrich each child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical and creative development. Within the program’s daily schedule, each child has opportunity to create, explore the environment, develop problem-solving and personal interaction skills and to develop concepts trough “themed” experiences. Each 2-week session includes a ½ hour swim lesson every Thursday and Friday and a sports or enrichment “Specialty” class.
Age: 3-5 years, without parent. Children must be potty trained.
Offered for the following 2 week sessions:
- January 7—18: Ride, Float and Fly; Music, Music, Music
- January 28—February 8: Winter Wonderland; Up, Up and Away
- February 18—March 1: Keeping Me Safe; Dr. Seuss Week
- March 11—22: Adventures in Shapes; The Weather Channel
Preschool Specialty Camp
Our Preschool Specialty Camps are designed to encourage young children to explore their interests and develop new skills. Each day of the week includes an enrichment specialty class, a sports specialty class, a ½ hour swim lesson and a ½ hour gym class.
Offered 9:30am-12:15pm during the following weeks and times:
Age: 3-5 years, without parent. Children must be potty trained.
January 21-25
Science
Hands-on activities for our young scientists. Children will observe, investigate, make predictions, and experiment with a variety of topics, objects, and materials.
Soccer
(Skill development, drills, & mini game each day)
Gym & Swim
(1/2 hour gym activities & 1/2 hour swim lesson)
February 11-15
Enrichment Sampler
(Art, Kindermusik, Cooking, Science, & Sensory)
Sports Sampler
(Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, T-Ball, Climbing Wall)
Gym & Swim
(1/2 hour swim lesson & 1/2 hour gym activities)
March 4-8
Sensory
In this class children are introduced to their senses through a variety of sensory activities that will help them understand how their whole body works together to get information from their environment.
T-Ball
(Skill development, drills, & mini game each day)
Gym & Swim
(1/2 hour gym activities & 1/2 hour swim lesson)
March 25-29
Enrichment Sampler
(Art, Kindermusik, Cooking, Science, & Sensory)
Sports Sampler
(Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, T-Ball, Climbing Wall)
Gym & Swim
(1/2 hour gym activities & 1/2 hour swim lesson)
Preschool Gym and Swim
With basic movement, children will explore the elements of space, force, flow, time and rhythm. The second half will include a preschool swim lesson. Age: 3-5 years, without parent.
Preschool Cooking
Children will prepare a new dish each time using basic kitchen tools and small appliances while following their own “picture recipes.” Each recipe will provide children with the opportunity to learn and develop one or more of the following skills: spreading, rolling, cutting, measuring, layering, stirring, mixing, blending, dinner etiquette, and safety in the kitchen. Age: 3-5 years.
Kids can take the class once a week or in a one-week camp format.
Youth Cooking
Children will prepare a new dish each week using basic kitchen tools and small appliances while following a recipe. Each recipe will provide children with the opportunity to learn and develop one or more of the following skills: spreading, rolling, cutting, measuring, layering, stirring, mixing, blending, dinner etiquette, and safety in the kitchen. Age: 6-10 years
Preschool Art
This class is for the creative and curious child. Children will explore with different materials to create their own art work. Emphasis will be on the process of art. Come prepared to have fun and get messy! Ages 3-5 years.
Youth Art
Exploring the Elements of Art – Session I
Exploring Different Media and Art Forms – Session II
Age: 6-10 years
Kindermusik
Our Kindermusik program offers classes from birth to age 7. Each class provides opportunities for singing, dancing, vocal play, story time, musical instrument exploration, creative movement, and imaginary play!
All class fees include Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story. Please contact ariesmusic@ymail.com with questions regarding Kindermusik classes.
Wiggle & Grow
(Ages 1.5-3) Parent/Child Class
Tuesdays 10:15-11:00am
This music-filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and her new friends and you’ll love helping her practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. In class, we’ll also share tips and ideas for using music throughout the week. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continue with the Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story.
Laugh & Learn
(Ages 3-4) Parent/Child Class
Tuesdays 11:15am-12:00pm
Each week in class we combine your preschooler’s natural love of music, storytelling, and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce early music concepts and foster independence, social and emotional skills, language growth, and self-control. We also connect you with other parents who share in the wonder of parenting a preschooler. The Kindermusik@Home digital home materials bring the music, activities, and each month’s story everywhere you go. The repetition enhances the learning—and the fun.
Move & Groove
(Ages 4-6)
Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:15pm
From the moment you became a parent, you wanted the best for your child. In class, we engage your child in music and movement activities that also promote language, social and emotional skills, early math and early literacy, physical coordination, creativity, and more. Plus, your child will learn basic music vocabulary and notation—all setting the stage for future school success and formal music lessons. Parents join the fun for the final activities. The Kindermusik@Home digital home materials extend the benefits all week long with music from class, activities for the whole family, and each month’s story!
Family Time
(ages 0-7) Parent/Child Class
Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:15pm
Bringing children of all ages together provides a dynamic and integrated learning experience for everyone. Each week in class we combine your child’s natural love of music, storytelling, and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce early music concepts and foster independence, social and emotional skills, language growth, and self-control. This is a fun, family class where each child is welcomed and valued and family “together time” is celebrated and cherished. The Kindermusik@Home digital home materials extend the learning at home with activities from class for the whole family to enjoy.
Home School Programs
Home School Art
Thursday 1:00-1:45pm
Students will learn about the elements of art and explore with different media to create a various forms of art.
Grades: K-5
Home School Gym & Swim
Thursday 2:00-3:15pm
Includes ½ hour of gym activities and ½ hour swim lesson
Grades: K-5
Home School Science
Thursday 3:15-4:00pm
Students will observe, investigate, make predictions, and conduct experiments. This class offers a hands-on approach to Science and covers a variety of topics.
Grades: K-5
