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ART/Collage & Sculpture/Sam White
Artists will interact with engaging materials and transform them into 2D and 3D works of art. Materials include recycled magazines, cardboard, rice paper, brown paper bags, string, fabric, and everyday objects. Students will be encouraged to experiment with techniques like tearing, cutting with scissors, crumpling, and attaching. This class is ideal for students curious about design, engineering, and personal expression.3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades K - 2ndView more infoWaitlist -
Afterschool at the GIANT Room
The class will be held offsite at The GIANT ROOM’s Chelsea Hub on 23rd Street (new location). Students will walk from PS 11 to the GIANT ROOM with Afterschool Staff. Students will return to PS 11 by 6:00 pm for pickup. GIANT instructors lead hands-on STEAM activities on site at our Chelsea hub. Students have access to all materials and tools needed for their afterschool program. Included are laser cut machine, 3D printer, embroidery machine, sticker and button maker, electronics, creative technology such as littleBits, Ozobot, Dash and Dot, Makey Makey, micro controllers such as Microbit and Arduino, all sorts of arts and crafts materials. This is a premium class and costs $65 per week ($910 for 14 weeks.)Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 6:00 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades Pre-K (PK) - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
Art of Piano Playing
Piano Classes have many benefits. It is a great opportunity to determine musical interest and aptitude; develop piano-playing skills and fundamentals. Piano Lessons also help to develop memory and logical-thinking skills which help overall school performance. Students are able to play duet and group pieces, helping develop social skills. Through singing and playing, students will be learning music at a comfortable pace. Our piano teacher will do individual assessment for each student throughout the class. Activities include but not limited to: learning musical alphabet, playing games and exercises, learning basic music theory, reading music. During this course students will explore solo elementary pieces with our piano instructor. This is a premium class and costs $40.00 per weekMon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 2nd - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
Art/Small Pieces: Collage & Found Object Art / George Sewell
Artist George Sewell will lead young artists in a series of fun and creative art projects employing a variety of materials and artistic medium, including watercolor, cray pas, marker and collage on paper, cardboard and all manner of found objects.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 3rd - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
Ballet Barre / Ayelet Afek
This class will focus on Ballet Barre work, alignment, stretching and putting steps together. Difficulty will range from basic to advanced always with an option for a simplified version - all levels are welcome. 3rd graders who have taken Ballet before are encouraged to join. Each week we will focus on different center exercises and dances. At the end of the fall session, there will be an open class where parents and siblings are welcome to come and see what we’ve been working on as well as participate if they’d like.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 3rd - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
Brain Games
Word searches, crossword puzzles, card and board gamesMon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 3rd - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
Chess / Impact Coaching Network
An exciting introduction to the game of chess for our beginner Students. Players will enjoy close student to teacher ratio, introduction to the pieces and how they behave, real life variations of games and fun, and "Tournament like" activities. Each student receives training according to their individual levels and progress. This is a premium class and costs $30 per week.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades K - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
Hip Hop / Sophia Marrapodi-Bove
This class starts with a warm up and stretch, followed by dance exercises across the floor, floorwork and dance moves that we then use while learning a choreography to an up beat song. At the end of dance class we will work on our improvisation skills in a dance game. All music is fun, positive, energetic and kid friendly. Students should wear sneakers and comfortable dance clothing (pants/leggings) to class. Students may only sign up for 1 Hip Hop class per week.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades Pre-K (PK) - 1stView more infoWaitlist -
Intro to Skateboarding / Louie Luiz
An introduction to skateboarding and skateboarding safety, proper form and posture,turning,acceleration and stopping. Louie has been a professional skateboarder sponsored by numerous companies for the past 12 years. He has been teaching children and adults how to skateboard for over 15 years. Louie has taught at renowned private schools, and sports camps across the tri-state area. Students must provide their own equipment - skateboards, helmets and pads. Equipment can be left in the afterschool office in the morning on the day of class. This is a premium class and costs $45 per week.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades Pre-K (PK) - 2ndView more infoWaitlist -
Let's Play!
Structured and unstructured time to play a variety of sports and games - both physical and non-physical (cards, board games, brain games.). The focus will be on team sports and games that foster cooperation, competition, following rules, being a team player and a good sport. For little ones, this is a great opportunity to learn and develop social skills.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades Pre-K (PK) - KView more infoWaitlist -
MakerState / MineCraft Engineering
Minecraft Engineering Minecraft is an open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is the imagination. Let’s build giant pixel art, adventure quests, circuit-based musical instruments & contraptions, and Hero’s Journey stories, all within a secure MakerState server, guided by our live instructor. This is a premium class and costs $40.00 per class -
My First Lemonade Stand/SPARK Business Academy
Let’s sell lemonade! Join us for this fun class, where you learn how to make yummy lemonade and how to earn money selling it! Fun sessions empower students with an entrepreneurial mindset for their lemonade stand. Students learn about marketing, finance and strategy in a supporting environment fostering teamwork. This is a premium class and costs $35 per week. This is a premium class and costs $37 per week.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades K - 2ndView more infoWaitlist -
Rock and Roll Movies / Michael Messer
Kids will create, write, direct, and star in their own rock n roll movie! Everything from the story, characters, props, costumes, animations and original score will be created by the kids, with help and guidance from veteran rock n roll teacher Mike Messer (leader of the world famous rock band for kids “THE DIRTY SOCK FUNTIME BAND.") Along with the encouraged silliness there is a strong focus on teamwork and confidence empowerment. The creation process is based upon the philosophy that “ALL ideas are good”, and gentle encouragement that anything that your child thinks up is worth giving a try. The other goal of the class is for everyone in class to have as much fun as we possibly can!Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 2nd - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
Soccer /Super Soccer Stars
At Super Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as the vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but also develop self-confidence, improve gross motor skills, hone socialization skills and more. Dynamic, local and international coaches work with small groups of boys and girls to develop these skills and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive, educational environmentMon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 3rd - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
Sports & Games
Structured and unstructured time to play a variety of sports and games - both physical and non-physical (cards, board games, brain games.). The focus will be on team sports and games that foster cooperation, competition, following rules, being a team player and a good sport.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 1st - 2ndView more infoWaitlist -
Swimming / Physique Swimming
Class: Beginner 2 (Primary Skills) Description:Swimmers (ages 4-6) are comfortable submerging independently and will continue to develop floating, kicking, and gliding skills without support and are introduced to rhythmic breathing. Swimmers will develop combined strokes on the front and back and are introduced to deep water through jumps and dives from a sitting position. Swimmers should be able to propel 4-6 feet without assistance. Skills: Focus on properly mastering primary skills (floating, gliding, rolling over, front crawl, breath control). Independent front and back floats, Rolling over from front to back, submersions (without support) jumps & dives from sitting position, combined stroke on front and back. Class: Advanced 1 (Stroke Readiness) Description: Swimmers (ages 5 and up) have passed the Beginner 2 level and can swim independently for 4-6 feet. Students should be able to properly demonstrate primary skills (floating, gliding, streamline, freestyle) without assistance. Swimmers will further develop balance & coordination, fundamentals of backstroke, and freestyle with rotary breathing. Swimmers are introduced to breaststroke, butterfly, and dives from a kneeling/standing position. Skills: Rhythmic breathing, freestyle, backstroke, kneeling and standing dives, elementary backstroke, introduction to breaststroke, and butterfly. Children are expected to bring bathing suits and towels to swimming every week. The child’s name should be on all items. BATHING CAPS are required for boys & girls with hair below their ears. After an initial evaluation, some students may be asked to change to a higher or lower level swim class. If a child is sick or unable to swim, families must provide a written note to the afterschool staff. Accommodations in another class are not guaranteed and students who do not swim are NOT allowed in the pool area. Students may only sign up for 1 swim class per week. If there is availability after registration, another swim class can be added. -
Volleyball/Brianna Ball
Learn the game and improve your volleyball skills with Brianna.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 3rd - 5thView more infoWaitlist -
WonderHut Art/Art for Artists - Portfolio Prep/Professor Gal
Serious artists check it out ! Prepare a portfolio of your best artwork to show future schools and programs. Work with Professor Gal to improve your drawing and painting skills and explore your favorite types of art. -Sculpting with fun sculpture materials like clay, paper mache and fimo. -Fun art processes like printing, carpentry and fabric dyeing. -Paint skills like color mixing, brush work , tempera and watercolor. -Drawing skills including people, faces, shading, blending, shadow and perspective. We will celebrate with an art opening at the end of the semester and each student will take home their portfolio.Mon, Feb 27 - Jun 12 3:00 - 4:30 PM PS 11, The Sarah J. Garnet School, Chelsea Grades 3rd - 5thView more infoWaitlist
