Check out the latest local offerings for fall, complete with all the fun details and registration information.
CHELSEA PIERS
There’s no better time than now to secure your child’s after-school activities. At Chelsea Piers Athletic Club, you’ll find a diverse selection of youth sports classes for children 3 years old and up, conveniently located under one roof. Whether your child is just starting out, wishes to keep fit, or strives to improve their motor skills, they can explore their interests and maximize their athletic capabilities by learning from professional coaches all while having a blast!
Classes start on September 3.
CODE NINJAS
Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids’ coding/STEM franchise, with 100s of locations across United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
At our Dojos in Riverside and Stamford, kids learn to code and build their own video games, robots, circuits, 3D objects and much more. Kids gain creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and STEAM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment.
Your child will join like-minded students and together they will tackle fun and engaging problems – and have a great time!
Is your child ready for the new technology dominated world?
DANCE ON THE DL
YOUR AFTER SCHOOL
At Your After School, we inspire and nurture young minds and encourage growth and creativity through our comprehensive After-School Enrichment Programs.
Please call 888.212.3837 or email [email protected] to learn more.
Follow us on IG: @your_after_school or FB: @Your After School
GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL
Goldfish Swim School, located in Norwalk and Stamford, is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years old. The swim school uses a holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay, to help children build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. Goldfish Swim School was created by parents, for parents, with this goal in mind — to give kids the platform to build essential life skills that will help them make waves in life. They’ve created an inviting and safe place where kids overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. Their award-winning tropical environment and shiver-free pools are simply the fun backdrop for where kids do some serious growing and learning. So while they’re focused on the serious stuff, your family will be focused on fun.
Parents love the peace of mind and proven curriculum their certified instructors provide:
Flexible class times.
30-minute weekly lessons.
No sessions! Enroll anytime.
Life-saving skills taught through play.
Family swims, birthday parties & tons of fun.
THE HANGOUT SPOT
If you smell pumpkin spice…It’s time to start your Fall planning for Social Skills groups! The first step is to contact us and begin the consultation process at absolutely no cost or obligation to you! So, register today for our Initial Consultation process and you’ll receive a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s current situation and our programming recommendations for making the positive life changes that will allow your child to reach their dreams.
The Hangout Spot (ages 1-young adult)
Click HERE for assessment sign-up forms!
Email: Hello@
HARNEY PENDER KEADY ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
HARNEY PENDER KEADY ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
Come try Irish Dance this fall at the world renowned Harney Pender Keady
Academy of Irish Dance. Conveniently located in Springdale, near the Darien and New Canaan Borders (as well as locations in Rye, NY & Walpole, MA), HPK has attracted dancers from all over the region for more than 20 years. The studio owners are champion competitors and international tour dancers, formerly of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Kids can choose their own path at HPK, whether dancing purely for the fun and social aspects, or taking a more competitive approach. Dance friends make the best friends, come give it a try!
Classes begin the week of September 9th!
Perfect for children ages 4 & up! For children younger than 4, please visit www.littlejigz.com to learn more about our toddler program.
Questions? email i[email protected]
MAKE-MODERN
Make-Modern is a creative art studio where we teach weekly classes for kids and adults. With locations in Darien and Cos Cob, we offer a variety of crafting and machine sewing classes throughout the school year for grades K-12.
For students interested in fashion, our curriculum begins with the foundations of machine sewing and continues through patternmaking and fashion illustration, all leading to the creation of a personal collection.
Imagination meets skill in our crafting classes. Each week we introduce students to a new technique that sparks creativity and develops essential fine motor skills.
Our middle school makers have an opportunity to learn lifelong hobbies such as crochet, knitting, and needlepoint in one of our semester-long classes.
We love to watch confidence soar as kids make new friends and discover the fun of creating! Registration is open now.
Fall session dates: 9/5-10/18
Visit us at make-modern.com or @makemodernstudio
MARITIME ROWING CLUB
MARITIME ROWING CLUB
U14 – LEARN TO ROW
Maritime Rowing’s Fall Youth Learn-to-Row programs are designed to help young rowers improve in all aspects of rowing including fitness, strength, flexibility, mental toughness, and discipline. Using our facilities both on and off the water we work to develop proper rowing technique, good boat handling skills, and water safety.
U14 – Learn to Row/2x Weekly
September 4th – October 26th
Session 1: Monday/Wednesday: 4:00-5:30 PM
Session 2: Tuesday/Thursday: 4:00-5:30 PM
Session 3: Saturday/Sunday: 12:00-1:30 PM
Halloween Regatta: 10/26/2024
OPEN HOUSE/BRING A FRIEND – September 7th @ 12-1:30 PM
Questions? Please call 203-854-5492 or email [email protected]
NEW CANAAN MOUNTED TROOP (NCMT)
NEW CANAAN MOUNTED TROOP (NCMT)
New Canaan Mounted Troop (NCMT) is a 501(C)(3) youth development and therapeutic equestrian center located in New Canaan, Connecticut. NCMT operates a comprehensive horsemanship program for children ages 7-17 years (“Troopers”) and a therapeutic program (“Super Troopers”) for children and adults with special needs.
In addition, we offer an equine care program called “Little Troopers” for children ages 4-7. All programs offer a curriculum structured to familiarize students with the horses, facility, and routines. Troopers learn responsibility and leadership through the vehicle of a horse and gain experiences that take them through life. Students learn the fundamentals of barn safety, equine care, and teamwork. Our horses and ponies partner with students to learn the foundation of hunt seat riding. The Super Troopers program provides equine assisted therapeutic activities for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities within the local community.
All students and volunteers walk through our barn doors with a love for horses and leave with so much more!
Trot over to newcanaanmountedtroop.org to learn more! Giving horses a second chance so kids can have a first @newcanaanmountedtroop
NORTHEAST VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Step into your volleyball journey with Northeast Volleyball Club’s Fall Launch Volleyball Program! Join us this fall for a dynamic blend of learning, teamwork, and passion for the game. Whether your child is new to volleyball or fresh off our summer camps, our expert coaches provide personalized training and a positive, inclusive learning environment. This Fall, we are excited to offer:
Fall Launch Teams (Coed Grades 4-8): Provides young athletes with introductory team training and tournament experience in volleyball, focusing on fundamental skills, teamwork, and enjoyment in a supportive environment with minimal time and financial commitments compared to club programs.(Tryout required- Register here for Placement Day!)
Fall Launch Clinics (Coed Grades K-12): Offers a unique introduction to the sport of volleyball, where they will learn fundamental skills, how to be great teammates, and how to play the game in a fun, encouraging environment. (Register here for our Fall Clinics! Clinics begin week of September 7th)
Don’t miss out! Register now and take your game to the next level! Please email Shawn Hoyt, our Youth Director, with any questions.
Since 2018, NEVBC has been training young athletes to become elite volleyball players, guided by a coaching staff that includes many decorated and former professional players. With over 70 alumni now competing at the collegiate level, our goal is to continue growing the sport of volleyball in the northeast. For more information, visit northeastvbc.com or check us out on Instagram.
PICKLEBALL AMERICA
Pickleball America’s Junior Pickleball Development Program is an 8-week journey where junior players of all skill levels can grow and thrive in this fast-growing sport. Each week, we focus on a specific skill, such as serves, returns, 3rd shot drop, groundstrokes, volleys, shot accuracy, footwork, and game strategy, through fun and engaging drills, match play, and skill-building sessions.
Our program is designed to help juniors refine their hand-eye coordination, improve agility, and understand the value of teamwork and sportsmanship. Whether your child is just starting out or already has some experience, our certified instructors provide a supportive environment that encourages learning and growth. Over the course of 8 weeks, each player will have the opportunity to advance their skills and enjoy friendly competition with peers at their own level.
140 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 599-9500
[email protected]
RSM STAMFORD
RSM is an after-school K–12 math enrichment program recently featured in NPR and the Atlantic magazine as one of the key players in the “Math Revolution,” and ranked one of the best schools in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. RSM helps children of all levels build a solid math foundation and develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Designed as a continuous program from K-12, our curriculum was developed by our team of academics specializing in mathematics, education, and child development. Students can choose from various classes to prepare them for the school year, math competition courses for additional challenges, or test prep courses. Fall classes are now enrolling at RSM Stamford!
1100 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06905
(860) 952-2002 | [email protected] | Website
SAMA YOGA CENTER
Become the fittest, strongest, most centered YOU at the award-winning Sama Yoga Center and Training Academy
Local Love Award Winner 2024 & 2023
Best Kids Program 2024
Best Yoga Studio 2022 & 2021
“There are so many reasons Sama keeps winning all the awards!’
Sculpt
– Sama Yoga
– Sama Sculpt
– Sama Sculpt & Stretch
Train
– Sama Academy – All 5 Star Reviews
– 200hr YTT – Yoga Alliance Certified, More than Vinyasa
– Certify to teach Kids Yoga
– Certify to teach Restorative Yoga
Family
-Family Yoga every Saturday morning
-Kids Yoga Program
-Private Sessions
Retreat
-Hamptons 2024, This Fall
-A Weekend to Receive
-2 Spots Remain
Meditation Garden, Fountains, Lockers, Showers, Ample Covered Parking
Register to secure your spots. | Follow us @samayogacenter |
www.samayogacenter.com
THE NEW CANAAN YMCA
The New Canaan YMCA offers a variety of activities for kids and teens to come together and become happier and healthier this fall!
Preschoolers can have fun and make friends at new recreational programs including book and bounce and ballroom dancing, in addition to backyard sports, animal kingdom adventure, and lego-building. School-age kids and teens can develop and maintain healthy lifestyles at the Y through a new youth strength training program, as well as yoga, personal training, basketball clinics, volleyball, and the Y’s youth basketball league.
Kids just learning how to swim or those who are looking to challenge themselves in the water can sign up for our swim lessons program, the Y’s new stroke refinement class, or schedule an evaluation for the Y’s Caimans swim and Whirlwind diving teams. New this fall, the Y also offers a teen swim lesson program for ages 13 and older, designed to teach participants how to swim or master any existing skills.
Join the fun, there is something for every kid at the Y this fall! Registration is currently available with fall classes beginning Tuesday, September 3.