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Pre-K Ages 3 to 5 and
After School Programs 3 Years to Grade 8


New! Pre-K Alternative
(September 8, 2009 to May 28, 2010)

Welcome to Kids Body & Spirit at Rutgers Church

Winter/Spring Semester: Monday, January 25th to Friday, May 28, 2010

* Children MUST be potty-trained to drop off

ART

Advanced Handprints & Family Handprints
See description on Toddler Program Web-page.

Once Upon an Artist 50 minutes, 4th floor
Taught by Taught by Lesley Countryman and Cindy Schaffer,
3.5 - 5 yrs
(drop off *)
Meet Jackson Pollack, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keefe and more! A chance for children to learn about famous artists while enjoying creating their own work. A project based on a specific artist or medium will be offered each week, along with free time for each child to explore with materials of his/her own choosing.

Studio Art/ Craft Workshop 1 hour, 4th floor
Taught by Elida Jbaily and Monika Fisher, K-3 (drop-off*)
This class focuses on exploring specific materials each week to create a fun mix of craft projects. Examples include: mosaics, waving, jewelry making, decoupage, clay play, wood sculptures and more.

DANCE

Once Upon A Ballet/Creative Movement 50 minutes, Blue Room
Taught by Louisa Plous or Somer Adams, 3-6 yrs (drop-off*)
A gentle, nurturing class that combines music and movement, allowing children to use their imagination as they learn the fundamentals of dance and develop coordination in an environment that promotes self esteem and encourages individuality.


Tap up to 50 minutes, Fellowship Hall
Taught by Somer Adams, 4-7 yrs (drop-off*)
For children interested in developing dance technique in a nurturing environment. Tap basics, both rhythm and Broadway technique & terminology.


Jazz/Musical Theater Dance up to 50 minutes, Blue Room
Taught by Somer Adams, 4-7 yrs (drop-off*)
An introduction to all types of movement related to Musical Theatre Dance for children with no previous dance experience.


Happy Feet 1 hour, Blue Room
Taught by Somer Adams, 3-4.5 yrs (drop-off*)
This class is an introduction to three dance forms: Tap, Ballet and Jazz. Children will get a sampling each week of 20 minutes each teaching children the fun and enjoyment of movement, through basic technique, rhythm, terminology and fundamentals of dance and coordination all promoting self esteem and individuality.

THEATER ARTS

Once Upon a Story 50 minutes, Blue Room
Taught by Elida Jbaily, 3.5-5 yrs (drop-off*)
A creative storytelling class built around a specific book selected weekly. Children act out the story together after helping to construct simple costumes, props & scenery. Stories include popular picture books & classic folk and fairy tales from around the world.

Castles and Moats 1 hour, Blue Room
Taught by Elida Jbaily, Grades K-1. Offered for 4 year olds as well. (drop-off*)
Children will enter into the world of castles, queens, and knights. Using their imagination, through folk tales and legends, they will go back in time to study castle building, medieval life, chivalry, magic, famous Arthurian legends and more.

Musical Theater 80 minutes, Blue Room
Taught by Trevor LaGrange, Elida Jbaily & Somer Adams, Grades K-1 and 2-4 (drop-off*)
This workshop will incorporate all aspects of musical theatre including dance, voice, acting, set design, costumes, and props. Class will culminate in a performance by the children

Princesses & Fairytales 50 minutes, Blue Room
Taught by Elida Jbaily & Somer Adams, 3.5 - 5 yeras (drop-off*)
This class introduces your child to the wonderful world of fairytales. During the semester your child will learn about Princess manners and movements, tea parties, jewelry making and unexplored stories from around the world.

MUSIC

Group Piano 30 minutes, 5th floor (Fellowship Hall)
Taught by Vibe Normann-Clausen, 3 yrs+
(drop off with approval of instructor)
Introduce students to musical language, theory and technique, while playing an instrument and building self-confidence. A great foundation. Classes conducted in groups of 3.


SOCCER

Pre-K Soccer 50 minutes, Gym
Taught by Coach Fher, 3-4 years
A well outlined class for beginners who want the rudiments of soccer in a nurturing environment. Learning skills while having fun chasing tails and maneuvering the soccer ball in drills that they think are games!

Soccer 50 minutes, Gym
Taught by Coach Fher, 4-8 years
Taught by Coach Fher 4-8 years Classes available November—March while we can't play outside. Learn skills and team work. Some classes are taught in the Spanish Language. See schedule for details.

COMPUTER

Odds & Ends for Kids 1 hour, Computer Lab
Taught by Vyvette Altaras, Grades 4-8 years, 10 weeks
Classes are limited to 6 students. [We can add days and times.] Having difficulty figuring out what to do with different programs on your computer such as Keyboarding, Power Point, Microsoft Word, and more? Here is help! Finally, away to earn how to use the computer to your ADVANTAGE! Don't feel lost anymore!

Create-A-Class

If you want a class organized for you at a specific time, make a request!
We need a minimum of five students
(3 for piano).

Birthday Parties ...
available through the Body & Spirit Program.
Saturday Afternoons
ART PARTIES
GYM PARTIES

Design your party in the Gym Call Diane for details



PRE-K AND AFTERSCHOOL RATES & SCHEDULE 2009-2010
Inquire About Financial Assistance!

Registration Information


*We will transport children to their next class, if taking back to back classes

DayTimeCodeAge (yrs)ClassWinter/Spring
Monday 10:30
11:00
11:30
11:30
12:15
12:30
2:30
3:30
3:30
3:40
4:00
4:30
4:30
MPF1
MM3
MM4
MCS1
MS1
MCMN
MAS1
MAS2
MA4
MCL
MCM1
MA5
MAS3
3.5-5
3-4
3-4
3.5-5
3-4
3-4
3-4
4.5
closed
Gr.4-8
4-6
closed
5.5-6.5
Princess & Fairytales
Group piano
Group piano
Once Upon a Story
Pre-K Soccer
Once Upon A Ballet
Pre-K Soccer
Soccer 11/16-3/29
Family Handprints
Computer 10 Weeks
Once Upon A Ballet
Family Handprints
Spanish Soccer 11/16-3/29
$480
$480
$480
$480
$480
$320
$480
$480
$480
$300
$320
$480
$480
Tuesday 10:00
11:00
2:05
2:30
3:30
3:40

3:45
4:00
4:30
TCM1
TA3
THF1
TS1
TAS1
TCL

TCW1
TCM2
TJ5
3-4
3
3.5-5
3-4
4-5

Gr.4-8
4-5
4-5
3.5-4.5
Once Upon a Ballet
Once Upon an Artist
Happy Feet
Soccer 11/17—3/30
Soccer 11/17—3/30
Computer 10 Weeks

Studio Art/Craft
Once Upon a Ballet
Pre-K Soccer 11/17—3/30
$340
$510
$340
$510
$510
$300
$510
$340
$510
Wednesday9:00
9:45
10:00
10:00
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:30
3:40

3:45
3:45
3:40
4:30
4:30
WECP1
WM3
WECP2
WCS1
WCS2
WM3
WPF1
WPS12
WPS1

WCS3
WPS2
WAS1
WCL

WCCP
TCMT
WT1
WT2
WAS2
4
3-4
4
PreK
PreK
closed
3.5-5
3-4
4

4-5
4-5
5-6

K-2 gr
k-2 gr
4-5

5-7
6-7
Art Class
Group Piano
Soccer
Once Upon a Story
Once Upon a Story
Group Piano
Pricesses & Fairytales
Pre-K Soccer 11/18-3/31
Pre-K Soccer 11/18-3/31

Once Upon a Story
Pre-K Soccer
Soccer 11/19-3/25
Computer 10 Weeks

Art w/Cindy & Lesley
Cstles & Moat
Beginner Tap
Adv. Beginner Tap
Spanish Soccer 11/18-3/31
$510
$510
$510
$510
$510
$510
$510
$480
$480
$310

$510
$510
$480
$530
$510
$340
$340
$480
Thursday 10:00
1:00
1:00
2:00
2:30
2:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:40

3:45
4:00
4:30
RCM1
RUA1
RS1
RCS1
RUA2
RPS1
RM4
RMT1
RMT2
RAS1
RCL

RA4
RM5
RAS2
PreK
3.5-5
4
3-4
3-4
3-4
3+
K-1 gr

2-4 gr
6-7

4-6
5+
7-9
Ballet
Once Upon an Artist
Soccer 11/19-3/29
Once Upon a Story
Once Upon an Artist
Pre-K Soccer
Group Piano
Musical Theater
Musical Theater
Soccer 11/19-3/25
Computer 10 Weeks

Once Upon an Artist
Group piano
Soccer 11/19-3/25
$320
$480
$450
$480
$480
$480
$480
$640
$640
$450
$310

$530
$480

$450
Friday 10:30
11:00
1:45
FOUB1
FJ3
FAS1
3-4
2.5-3.5
4
Once Upon a Ballet
Kickin & Tossin'
Pre-K Soccer 11/20-3/26
$320
$480
$450


Winter/Spring Session: January 25—May 28, 2010

For Toddler, Pre-K, and after School Programs information and registration, please contact Diane Nicole, at (212) 877-8227 ext. 212 or at diane@rutgerschurch.com or download registration form (bottom line) and fax it to (212) 721-9154

Ask about special twin rates!

Holiday Schedule 2009-2010

Columbus Day, Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving, Wednesday—Friday, November 25, 26, 27
Christmas/New Year, Monday, December 21—Friday, January 1, 2010
Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 18, 2010

Winter/Spring: January 25 through May 28 ('till June 11 in Child's Play)
Presidents Week, Monday—Friday, February 15—19
Easter, Thursday—Monday, April 1—5

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