Events for September 17, 2019
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10:00 am
Preschool Play
Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!
*No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14
MARINE EDUCATION CLASSROOM VISITS*
School groups, grades 3 and up, experience catch-and-release fishing and learn about the geographic and ecological history of the Hudson River in exciting experiencial visits to Wagner Park. Also offered in May and June 2020.
To find out more, email: [email protected]
10:30 am
Zumba Jumpstart
Join a fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of Salsa, Merengue, Hip Hop and more! Enthusiastic Instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new dance steps each week. Bring your friends and share in this fit and fun dancing community.
ZUMBA JUMPSTART
Join a fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of salsa, merengue, hip hop, and more! Enthusiastic instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new steps each week. Bring your friends and share in this fit and fun dancing community.
1:00 pm
SENIOR DROP-IN
Drop by the new Community Room and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversations, local news, informal card and board games. Make new friends and catch up with neighbors. For more information emaill: [email protected] .
SENIOR DROP–IN
Stop by the Community Room at 200 Rector St. and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversations, local news, and informal card and board games. Make new friends and catch up with neighbors.
For more information email: [email protected].
2:45 pm
Soccer for Preschoolers
Time to get moving! Stretch out those little legs and have fun kicking, running, and learning the soccer basics with an emphasis on fun. Meet new friends while going through simple drills focusing on coordination and movement.
For children ages 3-4. Closed toes shoes required.
3:15 pm
Young Sprouts Gardening
An introduction to organic gardening for children 3-5 years old with accompanying adults. A garden themed storytime is followed by activities like watering, searching for butterflies and bees, and planting. A great way to introduce your preschooler to the joys of BPC gardening!
*Space is limited.
3:30 pm
Soccer for Children (Ages 5-7)
Kickstart your afternoon with soccer! Learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting and overall gameplay. Meet new friends while engaging in games and drills focused on balance, coordination, movement, and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
Chess Lessons for Children* PAWNS
Classes designed for children to experience chess at their level: Beginners (Pawns) for kids to learn how the pieces move, intermediate (Knights) for kids who know how the pieces move (this class introduces strategy and tactics for playing with all of the pieces at all stages of the game-opening, middle and end), and advanced (Rooks) for kids with match experience.
PAWNS (Beginners / 5-7 YRS) 3:30-4PM
KNIGHTS (Intermediates / 7 YRS & UP) 4:10-4:50PM
ROOKS (Advanced / 8 YRS & UP) 5:00-6:00PM
14 Sessions, $210. Registration required, email [email protected]
4:00 pm
Gardening Club
Discover the fun and rewards of planting flowers, vegetables and herbs, plus watering, weeding, and
composting. Learn BPC Parks’ green practices first-hand. For ages 6-10.
Fee: $120 per cycle.
CYCLE A: 5/7 – 6/25
CYCLE B: 7/2 – 8/27
CYCLE C: 9/3- 10/29
*Registration is required. Please call 212-267-9700 or email [email protected] to register.
Gardening Club*
Discover the fun and rewards of gardening with other children. Enjoy planting flowers, vegetables and herbs, watering, weeding, and composting. Learn BPC Parks’ green practices first-hand.
Cycle A: 5/7 – 6/25
Cycle B: 7/2 – 8/27
Cycle C: 9/3 – 10/29
Fee: $120 per cycle (9 sessions). For ages 6-10.
Registration is required. Please call 212-267-9700 or email [email protected] to register.
4:10 pm
Chess Lessons for Children* KNIGHTS
Classes designed for children to experience chess at their level: Beginners (Pawns) for kids to learn how the pieces move, intermediate (Knights) for kids who know how the pieces move (this class introduces strategy and tactics for playing with all of the pieces at all stages of the game-opening, middle and end), and advanced (Rooks) for kids with match experience.
PAWNS (Beginners / 5-7 YRS) 3:30-4PM
KNIGHTS (Intermediates / 7 YRS & UP) 4:10-4:50PM
ROOKS (Advanced / 8 YRS & UP) 5:00-6:00PM
14 Sessions, $210. Registration required, email [email protected]
4:30 pm
Soccer for Children (Ages 8-11)
Kickstart your afternoon with soccer! Learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting and overall gameplay. Meet new friends while engaging in games and drills focused on balance, coordination, movement, and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
5:00 pm
Chess Lessons for Children* ROOKS
Classes designed for children to experience chess at their level: Beginners (Pawns) for kids to learn how the pieces move, intermediate (Knights) for kids who know how the pieces move (this class introduces strategy and tactics for playing with all of the pieces at all stages of the game-opening, middle and end), and advanced (Rooks) for kids with match experience.
PAWNS (Beginners / 5-7 YRS) 3:30-4PM
KNIGHTS (Intermediates / 7 YRS & UP) 4:10-4:50PM
ROOKS (Advanced / 8 YRS & UP) 5:00-6:00PM
14 Sessions, $210. Registration required, email [email protected]
