Stamford Recreation Programs this Fall!

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Play and Learn (Ages 1-3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 16 - November 25
Tuesday – 9:30AM – 11:00AM – Sess. 1
Wednesday – 9:30AM – 11:00AM – Sess. 2
Thursday – 9:30AM – 11:00AM – Sess. 3
$125.00 per child once a week for 8 weeks
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Play and Learn introduces your toddler to the experience of preschool with a caregiver. Our classroom will be set up with child-initiated activities. There will be centers to explore...play doh, painting and more. We will have a circle time with songs and stories. A snack will be provided. We will play in our spacious gym or, weather permitting, outside on our playground. This will encourage movement and independence in a fun and safe environment. A great way for your child to continue to develop both fine and gross motor skills, learn about transitioning to the next activity and spatial awareness. A caregiver and me program! (No class 9, /23, 9/24, 10/2, 11/4 & 11/11

Hands On Science (Ages 2-4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 18 - November 13 (No class 10/2)
Thursday
11:15AM – 12:00PM
$105.00 per child once a week for 8 weeks
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
It’s full STEM/STEAM ahead in this hands-on class. We will explore something new every week-while applying sim-ple scientific aspects that children can relate to. We will have a lot of fun with simple experiments and hands on exploring. The children will be allowed to help mix -stir and possibly EXPLODE our experiments! Themes may include dinosaurs, volcanoes, magnets, hibernation, space and more! A caregiver & me program!

Sensory Sprouts (Ages 1-3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 16 - November 25
Tuesday -11:15AM – 12:00PM - Sess. 1
Wednesday - 11:15AM - 12:00PM - Sess. 2
Fee: $105.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructors: Jen Lupinacci
In this class the children will have time to use their senses and explore different centers in our classroom. There will be weekly themed art activities offered as well as story time! Hands on learning inspires and encourages the eagerness to learn. Introductions of structured activities with simple step by step directions to help develop listening skills and how to follow basic patterns. This is a caregiver and me class. No class 9/23, 9/24, 11/4 & 11/11)

Let’s Get Messy (Ages 1 - 3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 19 - November 7
Friday
10:30AM - 11:15AM
Fee: $105.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructors: Jen Lupinacci
Jump into art - we will explore different art mediums in this class. Paint, clay, wood and even rocks! The children will be encouraged to use their natural sense of curiosity while exploring different textures and sensory combinations to create their own toddler art. Being free to create builds confidence in children. Caregiver and me class.

Learn Spanish Through Music (Ages 1 - 4 Years old)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 22 - December 1 (No class 10/13)
Monday
9:30AM - 10:10AM
$219.00 per child for 10 weeks
Instructors: Ms. Ericka /Armelle for Kids
A fun, multi-sensory way to learn Spanish! This interactive class uses songs to teach key vocabulary and sentence structures. By combining visual, audio, and tactile activities, your child will learn Spanish in an engaging and effective way perfect for children as young as one years old all the way up to 4 years old!

Junior Adventure of Missing Color” Program for Preschoolers Ages 3-5
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
November 3, 2025
Monday
10:00AM - 10:30AM
$12.00 per person per child
Instructors: Science Heroes
Join Science Heroes on our mission to find our favorite color! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us! Featuring amazing experiments all about chemical reactions, laws of motion, air pressure and more! Max of 35 children.

Little Cooks (Ages 3 - 5 yrs old)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 29 - November 10 ( No class 10/13)
Monday
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Fee: $240.00 per child for 6 weeks
Instructors: Fiddleheads Cooking Studio
Preschoolers will enjoy a flavorful adventure at these fun and educational cooking classes, where they will learn where food comes from using seasonal and fresh ingredients. It’s all about food exploration, as children are encouraged to touch, smell and taste all ingredients. They will learn how to collaborate together to create their dish and how to use kitchen tools safely as they take turns measuring and mixing – giving them the confidence they need in the kitchen! As their dish cooks, they will enjoy story time, a fun art project or activity. This class offers great bonding time between the child and caregiver as you cook and taste your final creations together! Parents or caregivers must stay for class.

Pre-K Games & Activities (Ages 4 - 5)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 5 - September 26
Friday
3:30PM - 4:15PM
$109.00per child for 4 weeks/ per section
Instructors: A1 Athletics Staff
Embark on an action-packed journey where you'll explore the exciting world of sports! Our Pre-K games and activities class is designed to introduce your little ones to a variety of sports, games, and activities in a fun and engaging way. Through play, your child will develop essential motor skills, coordination, and teamwork while discovering their favorite sports. From kicking soccer balls, throwing basketballs, to running relay races, every class will bring new adventures and discoveries. Registration starts online August 15th!

Movin N Groovin (Ages 2 & 3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 22 - December 1 (No class 10/13)
Monday
10:00AM - 10:45AM
$220.00 for 10 weeks
Instructor: Ms. Alexandra / Az– Dance Staff
In this class your child will have the opportunity to express themselves creatively through movement and music while practicing valuable gross motor skills. Age-appropriate dance technique will be explored along with dance games, singing and free dance. Comfortable play clothes encouraged.