Children’s classes are beginning at Sands Point Preserve! In Spring of 2023, classes are held outdoors in diverse environments across the Preserve’s beautiful grounds and in the Outdoor Classroom.
Weekly classes of just eight to twelve children ages 15 months through 14 years foster lifelong connections between art, science, wellness, and the environment.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Nature Discovery with the Parent Resource Center
Children age 15 – 36 months and their adults explore the natural world through active play and circle time, engaging the five senses. Spring classes begin March 29! Register with PRC!
Art with Sandrine Gold
Our youngest artists will explore painting, clay sculpting, and collage, inspired by nature’s abundant resources. Older students will view the natural world through the lenses of well-known artists from around the world, who were inspired by nature.
Outdoor Nature Exploration
Preschool – Early Elementary with Tracy Strianese
Upper Elementary -Middle School with Hildur Palsdottir
Outdoor nature immersion classes will lead students on a discovery of the natural wonders of the Preserve and its varied environments. These classes are held entirely outdoors in Winter and Spring.
STEAM Discovery
Children will explore a variety of scientific, technological, and engineering concepts through hands-on experiments, building projects, and artistic crafts. Inquiry-based classes will utilize the natural landscape of the Preserve for project materials and age-appropriate discussions.
Yoga
Elementary and Middle School with Yoga Life of Port Washington
Children discover the many benefits of Yoga in fun and imaginative ways – they learn to incorporate wellness concepts and practices now and for the future. Classes will resume in Spring, schedule TBD.
Click here for the After-school Winter/Spring 2023 Registration Form
Click here for Participant Waiver Form
SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE
OUTDOOR DISCOVERY ZONE: Register with PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
Age 15 – 36 Months
Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:15 am and 10:30 – 11:15
Dates: March 29 – May 31 (no class 4/12)
ART IN NATURE
Ages 3-5 – CLASS FULL
Thursdays 2:15 – 3:00 pm
Dates: April 20 – June 1
Grades K-1
Thursdays 3:30 – 4:15 pm
Dates: April 20 – June 1
Grades 2-5
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:15
Dates: April 20 – June 1
OUTDOOR NATURE EXPLORATION
Ages 3-5 Section I
Wednesdays 2:15 – 3:00
Dates: April 19 – May 31
Rain Dates: June 7, 14
Ages 3-5 Section II
Thursdays 2:30 – 3:15
Dates: April 20 – June 1
Rain Dates: June 8, 15
Grades K-2 Section I
Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Dates: April 19 – May 31
Rain Dates: June 7, 14
Grades K-2 Section II – CLASS FULL
Fridays 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Dates: April 21 – June 9 (no class 5/26)
Rain Dates: June 16
Grades 3-5
Wednesdays 4:40 – 5:25 pm
Dates: April 19 – May 31
Rain Dates: June 7, 14
Grades 6-9
Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Dates: April 20 – June 1
Rain Dates: June 8, 15
STEAM DISCOVERY
Ages 3-5
Fridays 2:15 – 3:00 pm
Dates: April 21 – June 9 (no class 5/26)
Grades K-2
Fridays 3:40 – 4:25 pm
Dates: April 21 – June 9 (no class 5/26)
Grades 3-5
Fridays 4:40 – 5:25 pm
Dates: April 21 – June 9 (no class 5/26)
YOGA: Yoga Life at Sands Point Preserve:
Visit Yoga Life’s website for schedule and to register.
To register and for more information, contact Education Director Tracy Strianese (516.570.2185).
