New Canaan Parks and Recreation: West (24/25) - After School Programs ( Session III)

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Monday Programs
Dodgeball! (Grades 2-4) | Min/Max: 6/18
Get ready for an action-packed Dodgeball program. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way through exciting matches while improving agility and teamwork. Open to all skill levels, this program is a great way to stay active and have fun.
Feb 24 - March 31 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $170

Mad Science (Grades K-2) | Min/Max: 6/18
Step into spring with Mad Science! Explore blooming flowers, wiggling worms, fluttering butterflies, soaring birds, and the power of wind and ocean waves. Students will also discover how their senses work through exciting hands-on experiments. Each participant will receive a lab coat, goggles, and specially designed take-home activities to continue the fun and deepen their love for science at home!
Feb 24 - March 31 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $185

Spring Fling Crafts (Grades K-2) | Min/Max: 6/12
From crafting vibrant flower crowns and butterfly masks to painting lively spring scenes and creating adorable animal-themed projects, each session ignites your child’s imagination. Our hands-on activities cater to all learners, fostering creativity and a love for art.
Feb 24 - March 31 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $160

Tuesday Programs
Future Stars Basketball (Grades 1-4) | Min/Max: 10/35
The Future Stars Sports Academy presents a comprehensive basketball program designed for boys and girls. With lower baskets, smaller balls, instruction, gameplay, and contests, this program develops skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Feb 25 - April 1 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $190

Yoga Academy (Grades 2-4) | Min/Max: 6/12
Join our certified yoga instructor for a fun mix of yoga sequences, breath work, and mindfulness. This class helps kids build strength, flexibility, and focus while having a great time.
Feb 25 - April 1 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $160

Story Time and Art! (Grades K-2) | Min/Max: 6/12
Each session starts with an inspiring story, followed by a hands-on craft where kids can create unique projects. This program fosters creativity, improves reading and motor skills, and provides a fun social experience.
Feb 25 - April 1 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $160

Wednesday Programs
Chess AM (Grades 1-4) | Min/Max: 8/22
This engaging chess program helps children develop critical thinking, patience, sportsmanship, and problem-solving skills. Players of all levels will learn rules, strategy, and gameplay, with supervised matches and puzzles tailored to individual skill levels.
Feb 26 - April 2 | 7:45 - 8:30 AM | $155

Food Explorers – Spring Desserts (Grades 2-4) | Min/Max: 8/12
Join Food Explorers for a six-week culinary adventure making delicious desserts. Kids will create a variety of sweet treats, including strawberry lemonade pies, carrot cake donuts, chocolate banana cupcakes, raspberry vanilla whoopie pies, cannoli croissant bites, and orange creamsicle pies. All recipes are nut-free but may contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Feb 26 - April 2 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $160

Magical Disney Crafts with Ms. Capilli (Grades K-2) | Min/Max: 6/12
Step into the magic of Disney! Each week, children bring beloved stories and characters to life through creative, hands-on projects. This program fosters artistic expression, fine motor skills, and teamwork in a fun, musical setting filled with storytelling and a touch of pixie dust.
Feb 26 - April 2 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $160

Confidence Makers Lab by Launch Her Further (Grades 2-4) | Min/Max: 8/18
Building confidence and camaraderie among girls through craft activities, group discussion, and individual reflection. Students will make dream catchers, snow globes, flower wreaths, cheerleading pompoms, fidgets, and more. Alongside fostering traits like authenticity, compassion, and resilience, we’ll explore how assertiveness, setting boundaries, self-care, and positive friendships contribute to healthy self-esteem. Contemporary role models, such as Taylor Swift, Serena Williams, Simone Biles, and Caitlin Clark will help illustrate these lessons.
Feb 26 - April 2 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $185

Thursday Programs
Guitar Lessons (Grades 2-4) | Min/Max: 4/8
This class introduces students to music and guitar playing. No guitar? No problem—one will be provided for class use. Lessons include group instruction in a fun and supportive environment, covering chords, scales, theory, and favorite songs. Rental guitars are available for home practice.
Feb 27 - April 3 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $170

Tennis (Grades K-2) | Min/Max: 6/12
Designed to make learning tennis fun, this program introduces kids to the game in an exciting, supportive environment. Tennis equipment, including racquets, is provided.
Feb 27 - April 3 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $170

Mad Science (Grades 2-4) | Min/Max: 6/16

Explore the science all around you in this exciting hands-on program! From blooming spring plants to rockets soaring into space, students will discover how science shapes our world. Through engaging, project-based experiences, we’ll uncover the forces behind movies, toys, weather, and even the inner workings of our own bodies. Along the way, we’ll collect rocks, minerals, and maybe even some gross surprises—all in the name of science! Each student will receive a Mad Science lab coat, goggles, and fun take-home items to keep the excitement going beyond the classroom.

Feb 27 - April 3 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | $185

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Dodgeball (2-4) 146506	N/A	2 - 4	M	02/24/2025 - 03/31/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$170.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Spring Fling Crafts with Ms. Capilli (K-2) 146851	N/A	K - 4	M	02/24/2025 - 03/31/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$160.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Mad Science (K-2) 146339	N/A	K - 2	M	02/24/2025 - 03/31/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$185.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Future Stars Basketball Academy (1-4) 146334	N/A	1 - 4	Tu	02/25/2025 - 04/01/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$190.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Yoga Academy (2-4) 146337	N/A	2 - 4	Tu	02/25/2025 - 04/01/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$160.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Story Time and Art (K-2) 146860	N/A	K - 2	Tu	02/25/2025 - 04/01/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$180.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Chess AM (1-4) 146340	N/A	1 - 4	W	02/26/2025 - 04/02/2025 07:45 AM - 08:30 AM West School	$155.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Food Explorer- Spring Desserts (2-4) 146855	N/A	2 - 4	W	02/26/2025 - 04/02/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$160.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Magical Disney Crafts w/ Ms.Capilli (K-2) 146862	N/A	K - 2	W	02/26/2025 - 04/02/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$160.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Confidence Lab Maker: Launch Her Further (2-4) 146861	N/A	2 - 4	W	02/26/2025 - 04/02/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$185.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Guitar Lessons (2-4) 146341	N/A	2 - 4	Th	02/27/2025 - 04/03/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$170.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Tennis (K-2) 146504	N/A	K - 2	Th	02/27/2025 - 04/03/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$170.00 Res


Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Mad Science (2-4) 146859	N/A	2 - 4	Th	02/27/2025 - 04/03/2025 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM West School	$185.00 Res

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Grades

Days

Date/Time

Fees

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Dodgeball (2-4)
146506

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2 - 4

02/24/2025 - 03/31/2025
03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
West School