Avenues New York Explorers

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Avenues Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students are endlessly curious, full of energy, and absorbing new learning through play. With their overflowing questions about the world and active imaginations, Avenues has curated unique classes just for them, contributing to their holistic development.

Specialty classes begin directly after school and go until 4:30 pm (after care is available until 5:15 pm)
Stay & Play, our after care program, begins directly after school and goes until 5:15 pm.
All classes include snacks.
Our team will handle all logistics to ensure a smooth transition to after-school activities.

Registration is for the Winter/Spring season, and you can learn more about the fees by simply clicking on the registration button below. The cost of each class is based on the number of days it will run. Space is limited, and waitlists will be established when the program is full.

Important Dates:

WINTER/SPRING 2025

Registration for the Winter/Spring season opens Tuesday, November 12, at noon!
Stay & Play: First day of School (January 6) - June 12
Specialty Classes: January 13 - June 12

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Program	Action
PreK-K Class Registration	Register here
ELC Stay and Play Registration	Register here

Want to learn more? Click on the class titles below for a drop-down description.

Monday

Coding and Computing

Our coders are ready for a new adventure! We will learn fundamental coding concepts using new robotics kits, including: Event Handling: Students will use modular motorized cubes that can be controlled, coded, AND formed into distinct models like a vehicle or a robotic arm. Sequential Logic: Students will use sensor-based robots that can listen to your instructions and carry them out in real-time… but they’ll have to be careful about how they order their instructions! We will revisit technology that they’ve already “mastered” only to have their mind blown by brand new functionality they didn’t know was possible! For example, students might already know how to program a robot via line-drawing on a piece of paper, but this semester, they’ll learn about how different colors in specific sequences can make the robot do cool things like spin or change colors!

Little Rookies Baseball

At Little Rookies, we believe in the power of baseball to positively impact children and support their physical and personal development. Beyond establishing a foundation for proper baseball techniques, our youth baseball program is designed to help children build self-confidence, embrace teamwork, develop sportsmanship and learn the importance of physical activity, all while having fun! We set out to create a better youth baseball program that empowers child development, shapes future athletes, and brings baseball to young children across the country.

Yellow Sweatband Party

We are going to get kinda weird with this one. Join us for an experiment in ultimate musical creativity. This multifaceted party/project is designed to be the perfect antidote to a long Monday at school. Along with music and singing games, we will be learning and deeply engaging with at least one full song and using the song to inspire student-led choreography, props, scripts, and costumes as needed to express our understanding of the music. Our final goal is the creation of an art-filled music video showcasing this mishmash of music, art, theater, and general messiness. It’s going to be cool. *yellow sweatband is included.

Tuesday

Budding Picassos

Our Budding Picassos will get inspiration for their art by looking at the examples of artwork by contemporary artists and old masters. We'll explore watercolors, tempera paint, relief printmaking, drawing, collage, paper mache, air dry clay and more! Students will learn new techniques, build their fine motor skills and self confidence through artistic problem solving. Activities include: - Mixed-media clay sculptures inspired by Alexander Calder - Jacob Lawrence-inspired city collages - Clay pinch pot creation inspired by Pueblo pottery - Terry Winters-inspired circle printmaking - Clay tile creation inspired by Portuguese tilework - Wassily Kandinsky-inspired watercolor paintings.

Parkour

In the second semester of Parkour, we will explore linking movements together to create longer “lines” of movement, build stamina, and learn new games. Students have begun to build strength, develop coordination, and increase their awareness of themselves and others as they engage in movement activities. Their confidence in trying something new has grown and they’ve learned tons of new games. Students are ready to engage in more complex activities and can begin to modify existing games and create new ones. As always, we place an emphasis on safe, fun movement progressions and techniques are scaled to participants’ ages and individual skill levels. New students are welcome to join; Semester I is not a prerequisite. Parkour skills are integrated into collaborative games that foster a sense of community and build social and problem-solving skills.

Wednesday

Robotics and Engineering

Our engineering & robotics students will be constantly building, designing and problem-solving using any materials they can get their hands on. Building challenges will bring structural engineering and physics concepts like friction or weight distribution into focus, while robotics projects will call for the mastery of mechanical engineering concepts like circuitry or conductivity. This course will foster students’ inquisitiveness through constant exposure to new materials and new tools, whether it’s practicing dynamic taping techniques, or learning how to use a power drill.

Soccer Stars

Our youth soccer program offers a fun, positive, and noncompetitive environment where children will learn the fundamentals of soccer. Our coaches use positive reinforcement to teach skills while building confidence. The focal point for this age group is for children to be comfortable with the ball by further developing soccer skills such as dribbling, shooting and the introduction of passing. Classes include partner activities to promote sharing, listening, respect and cooperation. Physical activities include dynamic exercises like moving with pace, changing directions and lateral agility. These classes will start with a warm-up, continue with skill building, and end with a small-sided scrimmage match.

Thursday

Chess

Whether your child is a beginner or has already learned the basics of chess, these interactive classes led by Growing Minds will enhance your child’s focus, foster problem-solving and critical thinking and teach the fundamentals of the game. These classes will solidify basic chess rules, review piece movement, introduce chess notation and coordinates, help students learn how to build and execute a plan for different parts of the game and lay the foundation for long-term strategic gameplay. Our expert instructors will assess your child’s skill level, and provide the instruction necessary to build upon their existing skills so they are ready for more advanced classes, tournament play, or Chess Team.

Capoeira

Designated by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage of humanity, Capoeira is a mix of dance, combat and play. It develops motor skills such as balance, strength, and visual acuity, while stimulating creativity and self-confidence. Students will learn choreographies while listening to the rhythm of the berimbau, caxixi, tambourine and reco-reco.

Friday

Little Chefs

This semester, our young chefs will embark on a delicious journey around the world! We'll continue to refine their cooking skills and explore new ingredients and cuisines. We'll whip up recipes from their favorite books and TV shows, such as pumpkin pasties from Harry Potter and Krabby Patties from SpongeBob Squarepants. We'll travel to Italy for a hilarious funny-face pizza party, head to Japan to learn the art of sushi-making, then back home to bake New York-style individual cheesecakes. From mixing and measuring to decorating and tasting, our classes are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and foster teamwork and curiosity.

Science Lab TV

Put on your lab coats and secure your goggles- it's time for some whacky science! From mixing magic potions and making a slime monster come to life with stop motion, to building bottle rockets and tin foil boats- anything is possible in Weird Science Television! Working together in lab teams, kids will learn, then demonstrate and show others how to make mind-blowing experiments and more for their kid-run science show. Using their science skills, these creative kids will create their own Bill Nye-inspired TV show!

Program	Action
PreK-K Class Registration	Register here
ELC Stay and Play Registration	Register here