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Preschool
Parks & Recreation
Bright Beginnings 2024–2025
Bright Beginnings is a language based preschool program for
children with special needs and typically developing peer models. Our program goals are to encourage the development of each child as
an individual in a caring, supportive and fun filled environment using developmentally appropriate practices to teach to the CT Early Learning and Development Standards. We are housed in the public schools
and taught by certified Special Education teachers. This program
has combined classes of 3 & 4 year old children (children must be 3
by 9/1/24). There is a tuition for typically developing peer models. No refunds will be given for extended vacations. Children MUST be toilet trained. For more information please call 860-258-2772.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: Rocky Hill Public School Calendar
Times:
AM: 8:45–11:30am
PM: 12:45–3:30pm
Fee: $ 3500
Pleasesubmitapplicationforlotteryby: January31,2024. Application forms will be available starting December 4 via the Parks & Rec website, https://registrations.rhparkrec.org/info/activities/program_details. aspx?ProgramID=30339 and the BOE website, www.rockyhillps.com.
learning tree 2024–2025
Learning Tree is a state-licensed preschool program for children 3 & 4 years of age (children must be 3 by September 1, 2024). This is a
preparatory program for children to ready them for kindergarten in a nurturing environment. The Certified Head Teacher uses the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards to develop creative and age- appropriate curriculum. Children will learn skills in various areas, such as: social-emotional, literacy, critical thinking, art, music, science, and math.
A nut-free lunch must be provided by parents/guardians each day. No refunds will be given for extended vacations. Children MUST be toilet- trained. Learning Tree is a full-year program that will run in accordance with the Rocky Hill school calendar with some minor exceptions. Lottery for applicants will be held in February. For more information, please call 860-258-2772.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 9:30am–1:30pm
Location: RHCC – Rm #3
Fee: $ 3500
Please submit application for lottery by: January 31, 2024
Application forms will be available starting December 4 via the Parks and Rec website, https://registrations.rhparkrec.org/info/activities/program_ details.aspx?ProgramID=30339.
Youth
spring Basketball Clinics with Coach luke granato
Participants can prepare for the basketball season with these fun-filled, foundational skills clinics with Coach Luke Granato. These are proven, skill-based clinics that will jumpstart your athlete’s enthusiasm for basketball and improve their game. At this age, consistency is important! Don’t let your little basketball star fall behind! Join Coach Granato’s clinic today! Instructor: Coach Luke Granato
Location: Community Center Gymnasium Fee: $64 for residents only
Co-ed Clinics for children in grades 2–3
Day: Mondays
Dates: April 15–June 10 (8 clinics, no clinic on 5/27)
Times: 5:30–6:30pm
Co-ed Clinics for children in grades 4–5
Day: Mondays
Dates: April 15–June 10 (8 clinics, no clinic on 5/27)
Times: 6:40–7:40pm
minecraft Coding Class (ages 8–10)
Using the Minecraft Education Edition students will solve code and go through lesson plans such as planets, pandas, periodic table of elements, and more. Students will learn the
X, Y, and Z coordinates, along with variables, conditions, loops, and more. Included with
this class is a coding account that students
can access from home to practice their coding independently. All projects that they create at The Coder School will be accessible to them from home. Come join the fun! In order to ensure a quality program for students, classes are capped at just 5 and fill up fast!
Instructor: The Coder School Instructors Location: The Coder School: 39 New London Turnpike, Suite 112, Glastonbury, CT
Day: Fridays
Session 1 Dates: January 5–February 9 (6 classes)
Session 2 Dates: February 23–March 29 (6 classes)
Session 3 Dates: April 19–May 24 (6 classes) Time: 5:00–6:00pm
Fee per session: $160 residents,
$176 non-residents
scratch Coding Class (ages 7–10)
Using the MIT developed platform, Scratch, along with block coding, children will create advanced games such as a solar system, Mario platformer, and much more! Learn about loops, variables, x and y coordinates, if and then statements, and more! Included with this class is a coding account that students can access from home to practice their coding independently. All projects that they create at The Coder School will be accessible to them from home. Come join the fun! In order to ensure a quality program for students, classes are capped at just 5 and fill
up fast!
Instructor: The Coder School Instructors Location: The Coder School: 39 New London Turnpike, Suite 112, Glastonbury, CT
Day: Wednesdays
Session 1 Dates: January 3–February 7
(6 classes)
Session 2 Dates: February 21–March 27
(6 classes)
Session 3 Dates: April 17–May 22 (6 classes) Time: 6:00–7:00pm
Fee per session: $160 residents,
$176 non-residents
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