WINTER/SPRING 2008
ESPECIALLY FOR  ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS

Kid’s Classes follow the Westport Public School calendar.
Our classes do not meet on Westport Public School Holidays, Staff Development Days, or Shortened School Days. Unless otherwise noted, elementary students do not have classes during teacher conferences and staff development, March 24, Apr. 8, 9, 10
Please Mark Class Dates on your Calendar!
Note that dates listed below do not take into account any unforeseen school closings.

SPORTS

SPORTS AND HOMEWORK CLUBS (Gr. 2-5) Are you looking for fun and excitement after school? This is the club for you! Benefit from teacher directed homework/tutoring sessions and enjoy an hour of fun filled sports and activities! Play sports and activities such as basketball, soccer, flag football, wiffleball, kickball, capture the flag and much more! Gain a strong sense of satisfaction and achievement in a non-competitive atmosphere. Develop physical skills, complete your homework, meet new friends and have fun participating! Be a part of our team this school year!

KHS

3:25-5:00 pm

8 Sessions   $165

(Instructors, Carol Dalton, Karen Feiss, Melanie Carroll, Alison Moran)

#836A1a 

Jan. 15-Mar. 11

Tuesday

#836A1b 

Mar. 25-May 27

Tuesday

#836A2a 

Jan. 16-Mar. 12

Wednesday

#836A2b 

Mar. 26-May 28

Wednesday

#836A3a

Jan. 17-Mar. 13

Thursday

#836A3b

Mar. 27-May 29

Thursday 

SES

2:55-5:00 pm

8 Sessions    $185

(Instructors, Andrew McLoughlin, Brianne Shea, Katie Bloom)

#836B1a

Jan. 15-Mar. 11

Tuesday

#836B1b

Mar. 25-May 27

Tuesday

#836B2a 

Jan. 16-Mar. 12

Wednesday

#836B2b 

Mar. 26-May 28

Wednesday

#836B3a

Jan. 17-Mar. 13

Thursday

#836B3b

Mar. 27-May 29

Thursday

GFS

3:25-5:00 pm

8 Sessions   $165

(Instructors, Jon Herbst, Amy DeCeault, Caitlin Walsh, Sarah Stefans)

#836C1a 

Jan. 15-Mar. 11

Tuesday

#836C1b 

Mar. 25-May 27

Tuesday

#836C2a

Jan. 16-Mar. 12

Wednesday

#836C2b 

Mar. 26-May 28

 Wednesday

#836C3a 

Jan. 17-Mar. 13

Thursday

#836C3b

Mar. 27-May 29

Thursday

LLS

3:25-5:00 pm

8 Sessions   $165

(Instructor, Bill Evans)

#836D1a

Jan. 15-Mar. 11

Tuesday

#836D1b

Mar. 25-May 27

Tuesday

CES

3:25-5:00 pm

8 Sessions   $165

(Instructor, Christopher Scholz)

#836E1a

Jan. 15-Mar. 11

Tuesday

#836E1b

Mar. 25-May 27

Tuesday

#836E2a

Jan. 17-Mar. 13

Thursday

#836E2b

Mar. 27-May 29

Thursday

Take an Adult Yoga Class at SES while your child is at Sports and Homework Club.

Discounts
Register now for both Winter and Spring sessions and deduct 5%
and/or
Register now for two or three times a week and deduct 10%

TENNIS top of page

KINDERGARTEN TENNIS
Learn tennis the way we all wish we had! Basic eye-hand coordination, ball handling, court familiarity, movement/agility, general physical fitness, and pre-tennis exercises just for kids. These skills apply to most sports. Taught by  instructors with training in “pre-tennis fun” for kindergarten aged children. (Instructor, Connie Goodman)

WINTER

INDOOR

6 Sessions

 

 $195

#828a

Tuesday

Jan. 15-Feb. 26

4:00-5:00 pm

SES

#828b

Thursday

Jan. 17-Feb. 28

4:00-5:00 pm

SES

EARLY SPRING

INDOOR

6 Sessions

$195

 

#828c

Tuesday

Mar. 11-Apr. 22*

4:00-5:00 pm

SES

#828d

Thursday

Mar. 13-Apr. 24**

4:00-5:00 pm

SES

*Tennis will be held April 8

**Tennis will be held April 10

LATE SPRING

INDOOR

7 Sessions

 

$225

#828e

Tuesday

April 29-June 10

4:00-5:00 pm

SES

#828f

Thursday

May 1-June 12

4:00-5:00 pm

SES

TENNIS FOR GRADES 1-8
Learn the basic fundamentals: proper grips, forehand, backhand, serve, volley, rules and etiquette. Bring your own racquet. Low student/teacher ratio. Teaching pro Connie Goodman is a USPTR instructor and CT licensed coach whose enthusiasm for the game is contagious.

 

Grade

Sessions

 Dates

Time

Location

Fee

WINTER INDOOR

#321A2

1-2

5

Mon., Jan. 14-Feb. 25

4 – 5 pm

GFS

$165

#321A3

3-5

5

Mon., Jan. 14-Feb. 25

5 – 6 pm

GFS

$165

#321B2

1-2

6

Wed., Jan. 16-Feb. 27

4 – 5 pm

SES

$195

#321B3

3-5

6

Wed., Jan. 16-Feb. 27

5 – 6 pm

SES

$195

#321C2

1-2

6

Fri., Jan. 18-Feb. 29

4 – 5 pm

BMS

$195

#321C3

3-5

6

Fri., Jan. 18-Feb. 29

5 – 6 pm

BMS

$195

EARLY SPRING INDOOR

#323A2

1-2

5

Mon., Mar. 10-Apr. 21

4 – 5 pm

GFS

$165

#323A3

3-5

5

Mon., Mar. 10-Apr. 21

5 – 6 pm

GFS

$165

#323B2

1-2

6

Wed., Mar. 12-Apr. 23 *

4 – 5 pm

SES

$195

#323B3

3-5

6

Wed., Mar. 12-Apr. 23 *

5 – 6 pm

SES

$195

#323C2

1-2

6

Fri., Mar. 14-May 2

4 – 5 pm.

BMS

$195

#323C3

3-5

6

Fri., Mar. 14-May 2

5 – 6 pm.

BMS

$195

*Tennis will be held April 9

LATE SPRING INDOOR

#324A2

1-2

6

Mon., April 28-June 9

4 – 5 pm

GFS

$195

#324A3

3-5

6

Mon., April 28-June 9

5 – 6 pm

GFS

$195

#324B2

1-2

7

Wed., April 30-June 11

4 – 5 pm

SES

$225

#324B3

3-5

7

Wed., April 30-June 11

5 – 6 pm.

SES

$225

#324C2

1-2

6

Fri., May 9-June 13

4 – 5 pm

BMS

$195

#324C3

3-5

6

Fri., May 9-June 13

5 – 6 pm

BMS

$195

#351 BANTAM BOYS LACROSSE (Gr. 3-5) ~ This class is for novice lacrosse players with a minimum of 1 year experience. Throwing, catching, cradling, and shooting are all skills to be mastered. Session begins Jan. 3.

#351 LITTLE STIX LACROSSE (boys and girls Gr. K-2) ~ An introduction in which children will learn to pass and cradle while having a safe experience. We stress fun. Session begins Jan. 3. (Non-contact)
For more information or to register, call Gilman Lacrosse (203) 544-7597

#984 BADMINTON (Gr. 4 & up) ~ Come learn this fun and exciting fast paced Olympic sport. This is the real sport. Beginners to advanced players welcome. Meet and play with new friends, get exercise and have lots of fun. Sneakers and badminton racquets required. Racquets available if needed.  (Instructor, Peter Bartush)
11 Sessions   Mar. 19-June 4*       BMS
Wednesday   4:30-6:00 pm            $99
*class will be held Apr. 9
 

YOGA (Gr. 3-5) ~ What fun this class will be for you! It’s a great way to improve concentration, motor skills, and self-esteem. You will be guided through many postures linked to nature and things around you. With yoga you can twist like a pretzel, stand like a mountain, roar like a lion, act brave like a warrior, unfold like a flower, and much more! You’ll use your natural energy and skills to become flexible, strong, more focused, and honor your body. Please bring a mat. (Instructors, Sandy Adamczyk at KHS, Christina Pomeroy at LL)

Friday

 

3:30-4:30 pm

 

 

#884a

6 Sessions

Jan. 18-Feb. 29

LLS

$79

#884b

8 Sessions

April 4-May 30

LLS

$105

#884c

11 Sessions

Jan. 18-Apr. 11

KHS

$145

TOTAL GOLF ADVENTURES  (Gr. 1-2, 3 & up) ~ Learn the fundamentals of the golf swing including the grip, chipping, putting, half  and full swing, along with the basic rules and etiquette of the game.  TGA’s Junior Golf Enrichment Program is designed to develop each child’s passion for golf while also developing and improving their motor skills and coordination, helping with their focus and concentration while boosting confidence and self-esteem.  Golf equipment is provided, including softer practice golf balls designed to be safe and easier for juniors to hit.  Each participant will receive a T-shirt and Medal. TGA stresses the proper balance of fun and safety. (Instructor, Total Golf Adventures (TGA) of Westchester & Fairfield)

WINTER

7 Sessions

$189

 

 

 

#306f 

Monday

Jan. 28-Mar. 17

CES

3:30-4:30 pm

closed

#306g

Monday

Jan. 28-Mar. 17

KHS

3:30-4:30 pm

closed

#306h

Wednesday

Jan. 30-Mar. 19

LLS

3:30-4:30 pm

closed

#306i

Friday

Feb. 1-Mar. 28

GFS

3:30-4:30 pm

closed

#306j

Friday

Feb. 1-Mar. 28

SES

2:50-3:50 pm

closed

SPRING

7 Sessions

$189

 

 

 

#306k

Monday

Apr. 21-June 9

CES

3:30-4:30 pm

 

#306l

Monday

Apr. 21-June 9

KHS

3:30-4:30 pm

 

#306m

Wednesday

Apr. 23-June 4

LLS

3:30-4:30 pm

 

#306n

Friday

Apr. 25-June 6

GFS

3:30-4:30 pm

 

#306o

Friday

Apr. 25-June 6

SES

2:50-3:50 pm

 

 

ENRICHMENT top of page

Chinese for Children Beginning ~ Join us and have an exciting time speaking and writing Chinese and learning about Chinese culture. Learn how to write characters, speak in Chinese, and about this rich culture through games, songs, and fun classroom handouts. The pronunciation system used is Hanyu Pinyin. This is the best time in your life to learn a new language! (Instructor, Yen-Ting Chi)

12 Sessions

Jan. 29-May 6

Tuesday

LLS

$199

#330a

Gr. K-3

3:30-4:30 pm

 

 

#330b

Gr. 4 & up

4:30-5:30 pm

 

 

#370 CHINESE FOR CHILDREN - INTERMEDIATE (Gr. 4 & up) ~  For those who have taken the beginning class or have some knowledge of the language. We will continue to speak and  write and learn more of this rich culture through games, songs and classroom activities.  (Instructor, Yen-Ting Chi)

12 Sessions

Jan. 30-May 7

BMS

Wednesday

3:30-5:00 pm

$259

ITALIAN FOR CHILDREN (Gr. 2-5) ~ Learn basic Italian like how to introduce yourself and your family, how to talk about how you feel, about your likes and dislikes, favorite colors, sports, foods, etc., how to count in Italian, learn how to sing Italian songs, play games and other fun activities.  (Instructor, Lee Demilo)
Please note late spring addition! 

#375

8 Sessions

Feb. 1-Apr. 4

GFS

Friday 3:30-5:00 pm $169
#375b

6 Sessions

Apr. 25 - May 30

GFS

Friday 3:15-4:45 pm $125

We are pleased to offer, in cooperation with the American Chess Teachers Association, chess for all skill levels from the beginner to the tournament player. Chess develops strong visual skills, the ability to concentrate deeply, and mature attitudes to winning, losing, and learning. We gear instruction to the individual student. 

CHESS (Gr. 1-5) ~ Beginners will learn the rules, how to checkmate, see several moves ahead, and how to write down their moves. Advanced students will learn strategy, openings, endings, and the history of the game. www.ACTACHESS.com (Director, Mike Zadorozny)

WINTER

8 Sessions

$139

 

#318k

LLS

M., Jan. 7-Mar. 10

3:30-4:30 pm

#318l

KHS

W., Jan. 9-Mar. 5

3:30-4:30 pm

#318m

CES

W., Jan. 9-Mar. 5

3:30-4:30 pm

#318n

GFS

W., Jan. 9-Mar. 5

3:30-4:30 pm

#318o

SES

F., Jan. 11-Mar. 7

3:00-4:00 pm

SPRING

 8 Sessions

$139

 

#318p

LLS

M., Apr. 7 -June 9

3:30-4:30 pm

#318q

KHS

W., Mar. 19-May 21

3:30-4:30 pm

#318r

CES

W., Mar. 19-May 21

3:30-4:30 pm

#318s

GFS

W., Mar. 19-May 21

3:30-4:30 pm

#318t

SES

F., Mar. 28- May 23

3:00-4:00 pm

Register now for both winter and spring sessions - $259

#908 SCIENCE DISCOVERIES ~ (Gr. 1-3) Come discover science in all its wonder. Explore a variety of science topics by participating in fun-filled hands on activities and experiments while building a foundation for basic science skills. See our website for more details about the curriculum. (Instructor, Peter Alfano)
8 Sessions     Feb. 1-Apr. 4            CES
Friday 3:30-4:30 pm         $179

#174 HIGH POWER MODEL ROCKETRY ~ A Craftsman’s Approach to Rocket Science (For adults or children grade 6 & up with a parent): Modelers/