Enrichments & Clubs
In 1989 we began our enrichment program to give children the time, the materials, and the space to pursue their interests, while deepening friendships beyond the classroom. A selection of enrichments are built into each class’s regular schedule. These are created, developed and taught by our leadership team.
New for the 2024-2025 school year are Elmwood Clubs! With Clubs, children extend their day, socializing with friends, going deeper in an area of interest, and engaging in playful learning. Some Clubs are offered as year-long experiences, while others are pop up Clubs offered as a limited series.
Current Offerings
Young Scientists
Children love to explore and discover new things. In Young Scientists, children engage in hands-on activities and experiments, which allow them to predict, observe, and then form a conclusion based on their experiences. Some areas we explore include gravity, air, magnets, friction, light, and shadows.
Ooey Gooey Art
Get ready for a fun, sensory approach to art! At Ooey Gooey Art, our materials stimulate the senses as children glue, cut, paint, collage, drip and fold. The 3s delight in exploring a variety of textures, materials, color, and artistic processes.
Team Elmwood
Team Elmwood builds confidence, coordination, stamina, and a love of sports and classic Elmwood games. Children practice fundamental skills such as throwing, kicking, catching, trapping, running, balance, and game strategy, while being part of a team. See you on the playing field!
Drama
Puppet shows, stories, and songs fill our sessions with creative fun. Everyone has an opportunity to choose the part they want when we act out stories and play drama games. Sure enough, after each story, poem, or nursery rhyme, the children say, ‘again, again!” and then get to play a different part.
Young Artists
Our 4s & up learn about true art through the ages. Each class they are invited to carefully look at and consider various elements of art and design, while viewing works of famous artists. They then enjoy creating their own “masterpieces” using a variety of artistic materials.
Spanish
Spanish is back at Elmwood, now as an after school Club, with Smart Linguists! Children are part of a small, dynamic, nurturing class, learning Spanish through hands on fun. We sing, play games, move, and follow predictable routines so children can use their emerging language skills. Clubs run 2:30-4:00 and include snack and time on the playground.
Nature
Wayfinders on the Hudson connects us with Ourselves, Each Other, and the Earth. Each session offers rich sensory connections with the natural world. Activities include Earth, art, big body movement, nature games, foraging and feasting, mindfulness, songs, and sensory experiences. This Club meets Tuesdays 2:30-4:00 and includes snack and time on the playground.
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