Out of School & Youth Programs
SCHOOL VACATION WEEK ENRICHMENTS
There’s no school BUT we have programs for your kids to JOIN!
February Freeze
February 15-19, 2010
Hip Hop Class/Creative Movement
Monday - Friday
10 - 11 a.m.
Do you know how to pop, lock and freeze? If not, you will
learn what the hip hop hype is all about! This class will
teach basic hip-hop dance principles, signature moves and
introduce the many hip hop styles present today.
$ 35/$45 Members/Guests
(Action Adventurers $25)
MOVIE AFTERNOON
Friday 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Come and enjoy a new release for only $3 per person.
Beverage and Popcorn will be provided
Call to check on the movie playing at ext 39
Pre-register at our front desk (413) 528-2810
Cool Science for Curious Kids
10-11 a.m.
Monday Slimy Matter
Our curious students will manipulate two polymers to make slimy goop and gooey worms. Students will come home with a sampling of their experiment.
Wednesday Magnetic Matter
Students will discover and explore a fluid that has some properties of a liquid AND some properties of a solid~a magnetic material that is used out in space and right here on Earth.
Members $7 Guests $9 Action Adventurers $5
April Action
April 19-23, 2010
Hip Hop Class/Creative Movement
Monday - Friday
10 -11a.m.
Do you know how to pop, lock and freeze? If not, you will
learn what the hip hop hype is all about! This class will
teach basic hip-hop dance principles, signature moves and
introduce the many hip hop styles present today.
$ 35/$45 Members/Guests
(Action Adventurers $25)
MOVIE AFTERNOON
Friday 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Come and enjoy a new release for only $3 per person.
Beverage and Popcorn will be provided
Call ext 39 to check on the movie playing
Pre-register at our front desk, (413) 528-2810
Cool Science for Curious Kids
10-11 a.m.
Tuesday What’s Growing in our Waters?
Come and help us discover what tiny microorganisms exist in our wetland.
Wednesday or Thursday Tracking Program
Come and be a CSI investigator in the habitat around Berkshire South. Students can join us on one or both of these days of tracking and trying to cast tracks. We will hike on our trails here so dress appropriately.
Members $7 Guests $9 Action Adventurers $5
Cooking with Baku
Thursdays 3-4:30 p.m.
January 7–28
This class will explore a variety of cooking methods and
skills needed in the kitchen . Children 14 years and older will have the opportunity to make fun, easy and healthy alternative meals for themselves and their families . They will also discover how to help shop for the healthiest food and highest quality ingredients for their cooking.
Finally this class will take a look at the digestive tract and how these and other foods affect their bodies and provide the fuel they need throughout the day with natural remedies that can be made easily at home
Pre-registration is required.
Members $50 Guests$70
101YT88A
Hip Hop Class
Ages 8 to 13 years
Thursdays 3:45 – 5 p.m.
Do you know how to pop, lock and freeze? If not, you will learn what the hip hop hype is all about! This class will teach basic hip-hop dance techniques as well as various styles. In addition, students will learn to remember and pick up choreography, being able to then perform or show the movement to others.
Pre-registration is required
Members $42 Guests $54
101YT32A Session 1 Jan 14-Feb 25 (no class 2-18)
101YT32B Session 2 Mar 11-April 15
Recreational Gymnastics
Fridays
Learn and build upon basic tumbling, uneven bar and
balance beam skills, including handstands, cartwheels, back hip circles, back walkovers and more. Students must wear leotard or shorts.
Pre-registration is required
Members $42 Guests $54
Session 1 Jan 15 – Feb 26 (no class 2-19)
101YT24A Ages 5-7 years 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
101YT25A Ages 8-11 years 5-6 p.m.
Session 2 Mar 12-Apr 16
101YT24B Ages 5-7 yrs 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
101YT25B Ages 8-11 yrs 5-6 p.m.
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Monument Valley Homework Center
Monday - Friday (when school is in session)
3-5 p.m.
Students will have guided assistance to accomplish
homework assignments and projects. Upon completion of
assignments, there will be time for enriching activities such
as arts and crafts, team building sports, chess and other board games, etc. Parents need to register their child/children for this program. Transportation may be provided.
Members $65 per week Guests $15 per day.
Located at Monument Valley Middle School.
Middle School Dances
Friday Evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 12, March 19, April 16, May 14 & June 11
Students who are in 6th, 7th and 8th grades (up to age 14)
are welcome to attend. Dances are chaperoned events with
refreshments available to purchase. Parents are welcome to
attend. Students must be signed in and out by a parent or
guardian. School ID is required.
Fee: $ 6
ACTION ADVENTURES OUT-OF-SCHOOL
Children 5-12 years of age
January-June 2009 Monday - Friday 3:00-6:00pm
Farmington 3-5:30 pm
Action Adventures Out-of-School emphasizes strong beliefs in children’s capabilities and the freedom to express their individuality in a way that will build a life-long foundation for excellence and success. Children are encouraged to discover their own talents as a way of empowering themselves. These after school sites provide quality after school care for school age children. All sites will include homework time, physical activities, arts and crafts, as well as free time under the supervision of a mature, nurturing and creative staff. Students enrolled full-time receive 50% off enrichment programs. Financial Aid is available. For more information on any of the Action Adventures Out-of-School programming, please contact Joan Peters at 413-528-2810, ext. 34.
Members $65 per week
Guests $15 per day & $75/week
At Berkshire South Regional Community Center Lennox Youth Room & Beinecke Gym
At Muddy Brook Elementary School
At Farmington River Elementary School
CO-ED TEEN PICK-UP SOCCER
13 to 15 years Jan 6 to March 31
Wednesdays 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Teen pick-up Soccer is a chance for teens to hone
their soccer skills in the fall season. Come with your
own team or pick up a team when you arrive. All are
welcome.
Location: Beinecke Gymnasium
CO-ED TEEN PICK -UP VOLLEYBALL
13 to 15 years Jan 5 to March 30
Tuesdays 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Teen pick-up Volleyball is a chance for teens to play
and improve their game in the fall season. Come
with your own team or pick up a team when you
arrive. All are welcome.
Location: Beinecke Gymnasium
CO-ED TEEN PICK-UP BASKETBALL
13 to 15 years Jan 8 to March 26
Friday 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Teen pick-up Basketball is a chance for teens to play
hoops in the fall season. Come with your own team
or pick up a team when you arrive. All are welcome.
Location: Beinecke Gymnasium
Members FREE
Guests $6 per class
For Teen Pick Up Sports
Early Drop Off
school age children at
Muddy Brook Elementary School
Monday - Friday or per day
7 - 9 a.m.
Need to be at work early? Our Early Drop-off Program offers early morning care and enrichment for your school age child or children at Muddy Brook Elementary School. Feel safe knowing your child is in a safe and fun environment in the morning and to school on time!
Contact Joan Peters at 413-528-2810, ext. 34.
Weekly Rates $30 Daily Rates $8
Snowy Day Program
PRE-REGISTER!
Pre-registration is required for Snowy Day. Enrollment is
limited. There will be no out-of-school programming! Never miss work again because of snow days. Berkshire South’s Snowy Day Program gives the working parent an option when school is cancelled due to inclement weather. Families who register for the Snowy Day Program are welcome to drop their children off for a day filled with art projects, swimming, music and sports. All children must be registered in advance as space is limited.
Full Day 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Members $35 Non Members $45
Half Day $ 20
Cancellation Policy
If public schools are closed due to inclement weather,
early childhood, youth and teen programming will also be
cancelled. To sign up for the Snowy Day Program, contact
Joan Peters at 413-528-2810, ext. 34. When there is the
possibility of a snow day, tune to the following Radio and
Television Stations serving Berkshire County and Western
Massachusetts:
WSBS - Radio 860 AM
WUHN - Radio 1110 AM
WBEC - Radio 1420 AM/105.5 FM
WUPE - Radio 96FM
WGNA - Radio 107.7FM
WWLP - Springfield Channel 22
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