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Engineering FUNdamentals with Lego

Together with play-well technologies, learn how to design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Participants will be given instruction, design challenges and competitions appropriate to their ability. This is a hands-on and minds-on class suitable for LEGO® building system novices to “maniacs.” Returning students will work on new projects and challenges. Limited Enrollment-11 participants minimum/16 maximum.

                             Wednesdays, April 7-June 2 (7 classes—no class 4/21 & 5/19) for grades 3-5 from 3:45pm-5:00pm at SSES for $129

Peak Performance Sports Camps

Peak Performance Sports Camps is  conducted by the former owner of Kids at Play,  Mark Carmody.  Same great quality programs you have grown to love with Kids at Play will be carried on by Peak Performance Sports Camps. The programs will provide children a unique opportunity to participate in various sports and activities that they play during their Physical Education classes but after school! These programs will be an All Sports Format for children k to 5^th grade.  The program will allow the children the chance to play EVERYTHING they see during the school year! Floor Hockey, Pinball, Battleship, Basketball, Tag Games, Wiffleball, Soccer, Flag Football, and much, much, more! Best of all the programs will be supervised by Physical Education Teachers. For more info visit www.peakperformancesports.net or call 203-943-9598

                          ALL SPORTS SESSION #3 (6 Weeks) ONLY $119 includes free t-shirt!

                         Samuel Staples Elementary Thursdays         3:45-5:00 March 4 – April 29 (no 3/35, 4/8, 4/22)

                         ALL SPORTS MINI-SESSION #4 (4 Weeks) ONLY $79  includes free t-shirt!

                        Samuel Staples Elementary Thursdays          3:45-5:00 May 6-May 27

Martial Arts/Karate

This 6 week program will help your children develop many skills, such as discipline, focus and concentration.  It’s proven that children who practice martial arts do better at school, home, and are more physically fit.  The program will include karate, tae kwon do aikido, ju-jitsu, and other various systems of self defense.  The course will also include bully busting and stranger danger. Students will also have the opportunity to achieve certain belts throughout the program.   This will be a continuous program throughout the entire school year and students will test for belt advancement throughout the program.   Instructor: Assembly of the Martial Arts Academy

Session 3:  Mondays, April 12-May 24 (no class 4/19) from 3:45-4:45pm at SSES for grades K-5  for $108+ $30 uniform fee

Creative Kids Yoga  

Creative Kids Yoga is a playful, innovative approach to movement that combines yoga and dance to improve concentration, support body / brain development, promote imagination, and achieve optimal health for children of all ages and abilities. Children learn yoga postures and creative dance concepts through games, drama, problem solving and improvisation.  Self-esteem will grow along with creativity, focus, and self-expression.  Wear comfortable clothes; although it is not necessary, you can bring a yoga mat to class.

Session 2:  Fridays, April 30-June 4 from 3:45pm-4:45pm for grades 2-5 at SSES  for  $108

Trifitness Running Club

The after school Trifitness Running Club gives younger athletes an entry into the popular, fun and healthy sport of running. Nationally certified coach and All-American triathlete and owner of Trifitnesss, Pascale Butcher, provides a program that will develop and improve young runners’ skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Children will learn proper stretching, running technique, pacing, cool down and nutrition habits which will promote running as well as a healthy lifestyle. Children will also play running games and have the opportunity to participate in a real road race with their new running buddies if they wish to (and maybe their parents!).  Limit 24.

Session 2: Fridays, April 30-June 4 from 3:45pm-4:45pm for grades  k-5at SSES Big Gym/Outdoors for  $75

Mad Science

Join Mad Science of Fairfield County in the new class of Crazy Chem Works!  Use your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this whirlwind class on how a lab works! Learn to manipulate laboratory equipment at your personal lab bench, and take home your very own Graduated Gear to continue your research. Other topics included in this 6-week class include; slime time, chem in a flash, super sticky stuff, the glow show and junior reactors!  All supplies included, space is limited.

Session 1: Thursdays, April 29-June 3 from 3:45pm-4:45pm for grades  k-4 at SSES for $105

Fairfield County Tennis Indoor Lessons

One Day Art Workshop with Cindy Jackson

After school at SSES from 3:45pm - 5:15 pm

Cost: $25* (materials included)

*Payment and registration must be done no later than the previous Friday to the class

8 students maximum, 6 students minimum

Session Dates:

Wednesday, March 10              Artist: Van Gogh

Thursday, March 11                  Artist: Van Gogh

Wednesday, March 17              Artist: Matisse

Thursday, March 18                  Artist: Matisse

Wednesday, March 31              Artist: Monet

Thursday, April 1                      Artist: Monet