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  PROGRAMS - Early Childhood
Early Childhood • Youth/Teen • Adult • Community/Family • Collaborative
 

SUNSHINE PRE-SCHOOL AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH
Emphasizing Communication, Creativity and Self-Esteem
Sunshine is our EEC licensed and N.A.E.Y.C. accredited program for children 2 years - 9 months to Kindergarten ready. Sunshine's hours of operation are school year September to June, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and then 9:00 to 3:00 during the school vacation calendar (February, April and December). Sunshine also offers 8 weeks of Summer Fun June 30 - August 31 from 9 am to 3 pm. Enrollment space is limited.

Sunshine Pre-School requires pre-registration.
For futher information, please contact the “Sunshine Staff” at 413-528-2810, ext. 16

SUNSHINE in the SUMMER!

Children 3 to 5 years old will enjoy a preschool summer experience with art, crafts, creative movement, singing, nature, outdoor and indoor play, and full body water play in our splash playground. Sign up for one or all 8 weeks (full weeks only). Enrollment space is limited.
9 am - 3 pm
June 30 to August 22
week 1 $140
weeks 2-8 $175 per week

  18 months to 4 years
Kids' Club
WED
9:00AM - Noon
March 4 - June 25
(No class April 23)

Drop your child off while you run errands or have time to yourself. Children will have story time, play, and do art projects. They will also play outside weather permitting. Limit 10 children per day. Pre-registration is required.

Members $12 and Guests $15
Call 528.2810 Ext. 16 to register.
2 months to 6 years
Stay and Play

By Reservation Only
MON - FRI
9:00AM - Noon
Tues, Wed & Thurs 12 - 2 pm*
*24 hr advance appointment

Take advantage of great childcare while you work out, take a class or go for a swim. Parents / caregivers must remain on site. Limit of 6 children per hour. To reserve a time slot, please contact front desk at 413-528-2820 ext 10.

Members $3 per hour/per child (or any part of an hour), 2 hr. maximum; Guests $5 per hour/per child.

 
6 Months to 3 years
BABIES IN BUBBLES

Our introductory aquatic classes for children 6 months to 3 years foster parent/child (parent/guardian participation) bonding, safety, and water familiarization through the use of toys and games. This course is designed into 2 time slots. Pre-registration is required.

Wednesday
March 5 to May 7
May 14 to July 16
13 months – 3 years 9 – 9:30 am
6 months – 1 year 9:30 – 10 am
Members $60 Guests $90
Saturday
March 8 to May 10
May 17 to July 19
13 months – 2 years 11 mos 9:30 – 10 am
Members $60 Guests $90
Location: Shallow Pool /Norris Aquatic Center

 

Ages 3 to 4 Years
WADDLERS IN WAVES

Saturday
10:00-10:30AM
This class introduces children to water safety and beginning swimming skills. Toys and swimming aids are used to help the child begin to understand rhythmic breathing and stroking. Parent participation is not required. Pre-registration is required.

March 5 to April 16
Members $35 Guests $56
April 30 to June 25
Members $45 Guests $72
Location: Shallow Pool /Norris Aquatic Center

  Ages 2-5 years
3-RING CIRCUS
Thursday
10:15 - 11:00am/11:00am - Noon

This adult/child program is an exciting “circus” of activity! In Ring #1: Songs, stories and a craft. In Ring #2: Tumbling, Balls, Hula-hoops, Bean-bags, Parachute and at special times the “Bouncy Castle.” Weather permitting, the outdoor playground is also available. Then it’s off to Ring #3: A splash party with our splash toys in our splash playground. Adult participation is required. Recommended for children 2 to 5 years.
Splash Pool – 11:00 to Noon
(No class April 24)
Members FREE Guests $5
Location: Rings 1 and 2: The Beinecke Gymnasium, Playground, Lennox Foundation Youth Room. (10:15am - 11:00am)
Ring 3: The Splash Pool - Norris Aquatic Center (11:00am - Noon)
Ages 1-1/2-3 years
PARENT/TODDLER ART EXPERIENCE

Together, the parent and toddler experience the natural joy of making art. Wear appropriate clothing to fully experience, explore and express the enjoyment of the creative process. Adult participation and pre-registration are required.

Monday 10:00 - 10:45
March 3 to April 14
Members $35 Guests $56
Monday 10:00 - 10:45
April 28 to June 16
(No class May 26)
Members $40 Guests $64

 
All Ages
SATURDAY FAMILY FUN PLAYGROUPS

This new Saturday morning play group program offers a wonderful opportunity to play and create with your child. We'll start with songs and games and then explore your child's creative side with a new art project each week. Bring a snack (peanut and tree-nut free) and enjoy a story that ties in with the activity, and then it is off to the splash pool for awesome water fun! Adult participation and pre-registration required 48 hours in advance by calling 413-528-2810 ext 16.

$3 (additional sibling $2)
Space is limited to 12 children per Saturday
(no class on March 22)

 

Ages 3-5 years
WILD PLAY
Wednesday
3:45 - 4:30PM
Wild play offers awesome, playful fun using creative movement, non-competitive games, music, relaxation strategies, imagination and more. We’ll emphasize developing cooperation, self-esteem, communication and creativity. Pre-registration is required.
Ages 3 to 5.

FEbruary 27 to April 16
Members $35 Guests $56
April 30 to June 25
Members $45 Guests $72

  Ages 3 - 4 years
PRE-BALLET - Creative Dance

Monday
9:00-9:45 am


Your child will learn basic ballet vocabulary while emphasizing dance. Berkshire South’s Pre-Ballet course introduces feet and arm positions as your mini-ballerinas and premiere dancers gain balance, coordination and grace.

February 25 to April 14
April 28 to June 16
(no class May 26)
Members $35 Guests $56



  Ages 3-5 years
FUN N' FITNESS

Thursday 3:45 to 4:30 pm

This class provides children with the opportunity to move their bodies and have fun while learning the basics about their muscle groups and their functions. Pre-registration is required.

February 28 to April 17
Members $35 Guests $56
May 1 to June 19
Members $40 Guests $64

Ages 3-5 years*
WILD SATURDAY PLAY

Saturday 11 to 11:45 am

Join a dynamic and creative teacher for 45 minutes of fun, fantasy and friendships. Children and families engage in games, songs and endless opportunites to expend weekend energy.
*Siblings of varying ages welcome at the decision of the instructor. Parents are encouraged but not required to participate.

March 1 to April 12
Members $35 Guests $56

 


SPLASH & GYM TIME

Come splash in the splash playground and then play in the gym! This adult/child program provides an opportunity to play and have fun.

Tuesday 10 - 11 am splash pool
11 am - noon gymnasium
No class April 23
Members FREE Guests $5

 
 

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