Enrichment

The Village School offers a variety of Enrichment Activities throughout the year. Offerings change semester to semester. Please see below to view our current schedule.

Current Enrichment Offerings:

Primary (ages 3-6)

Art Start

Designed specifically for primary aged students to experience art making in a hands-on environment that stimulates creativity and independence. Young artists develop a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills through learning about elements of art making and contemporary art. Diverse projects emphasize basic art making skills and help to build fine motor development. Drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media are explored in a warm, nurturing environment.

Sunrise Yoga

Start your child's day off on the right foot with some centered breathing, stretching and exercise.

Nature Explorers

Experience wonders of nature and science with the Tenafly Nature Center. Students learn about the different cycles, adaptations, and processes that occur throughout our natural world as they are introduced to topics, such as food webs, animal tracks, and metamorphosis. Sessions will feature stories, hands-on activities, games, artifacts and LIVE animal encounters.

Cooking with HealthBarn

Students will make a healthy and delicious snack to accompany their lunch. They will also eat their lunch during this period. All supplies provided.

Movement/Music

Music is the tool we use to engage all children, regardless of age or ability. When they feel comfortable and accepted, they shine. We sing, dance, jump, stomp, share, laugh, shake shakers, beat drums, and experience wonderful moments together. It is truly a gift! All classes feature a head instructor and guitar vocalist.

Let's Play- Sports!

The goal of this course is to help kids fall in love with movement! Students will participate in a variety of games, obstacle courses and sports skills. Let the movement and fun begin!

Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)

Lego Robotics

While exploring engineering, architecture, and physics, students will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They will also collaborate with others as they expand on their designs. All new builds available this session!

Chess

Our chess program instructs students on how to think logically and creatively. Students will partake in chess strategy lessons, solve problems to improve their tactical ability and foresight, and hone their skills with supervised practice games. There will also be opportunities for teamwork to emphasize the power and importance of respecting and building upon the ideas of others. We will make you love the game!

Tennis

Put the fun in tennis fundamentals! No experience necessary. All equipment will be provided.

Dinosaurs Rock:
A Fossil, Mineral and Sea Life Adventure

Join us for a Jurassic journey with hands-on activities galore -- take home a giant collection of fossils and minerals! Super interactive experience - see and touch life-size and genuine Museum exhibit pieces up-close! Learn from a DINOSAUR ROCK expert! Weekly hands-on activities...Excavate REAL fossils and minerals to keep! Polish REAL rough amber in search of insect and plant inclusions ... to keep! Make a Fossil Shark tooth necklace. Open a Crystal-Filled Geode...and more! Fun & Educational! As seen at the Bronx Zoo and hundreds of area schools.

Art Mixed Media

Inspired by contemporary artists, students stimulate their imaginations and develop essential technical skills in a fun classroom environment. Compelling curriculum allows students to develop original concepts and create ambitious artwork. Projects include drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media techniques. Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance. All new projects available each session!

Mixed Sports

This program is all about fun, inclusion, and respect. Coach Gio is a former professional soccer player and wrestler who brings 10 years of coaching experience to The Village School. He loves to spread the joy of athletics to kids of all ages, in the form of high energy sports and games that promote teamwork, as well as individual play.

Cooking & Baking

The children will slice, dice, and chop, while learning and using all the essential tools in the kitchen. Each week we will either cook or bake. We do not repeat any recipes. This class is all hands on, so put on your apron and join us in the kitchen.

Upper Elementary & Middle School (Grades 4-8)

Cooking- Lunch with HealthBarn

Interested in learning how-to cook from scratch? Work in teams to create healthy lunch options at school with friends -- and then recreate them at home, too! These classes will sharpen students' culinary skills, boost their confidence in the kitchen, and offer fun trying new foods and recipes. All new recipes this session!

Ultimate Frisbee

Our multi-week program is ideal for all players - from beginners to experienced Ultimate players - and is designed to refine skill, learn the sport, and achieve success.

Clay/Sculpture

Designed for students who love working with their hands and are fascinated with the magic of tinkering, creating, building, combining and reusing materials. Students will master the elements and principles of art and design through fun and tactile projects. Students will explore clay, plaster, found objects, collage and mixed media. Teachers will provide technical instruction and guidance, while allowing student freedom to embrace their personal interests within each project.

Crafting with Mandy

Bring your creativity and enthusiasm to learn new skills and make a variety of craft projects. Fabric, yarn, sewing/knitting needles, machines, stencils, and paints & brushes will be used to create unique projects.

Chess

Art - Mixed Media

Inspired by contemporary artists, students will stimulate their imaginations and develop essential technical skills in a fun classroom environment. Compelling curriculum allows students to develop original concepts and create ambitious artwork. Projects include drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media techniques. Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance. All new projects available each session!

Makerspace

Put on your thinking caps and get creative! Use the tools and materials provided to build, create, and solve design challenges.

Community partners:

Some of the local companies and organizations we have worked with include:

One River

A Hum Music

KidzToPros

Ridgewood Culinary

Coach Gio

Tenafly Nature Center

TGA

Bricks4Kidz

Health Barn

Dinosaurs Rock

International Chess Academy (ICA)

The Coding Place

Be Brain Bright

Rise Yoga