After School Programs
Preschool Programs
After School "Drop In"
Horse Is A Horse
Ceramics
Cooking
Quilting
ScrapBooking

After School "Drop In"

"Drop In" any day of the week, before or after class to play outside, draw, paint, make a craft or play games. This is a free service for members. Enrollment is another class on day of attendace is required.
* Tuesday--Friday 3:30-5:00
Free

Horse Is A Horse

Learn the basics of horsemanship with a very interactive learning environment provided by Rosehaven Stabes located at 31 Valley View Drive off East Main Street in Meriden. Learn about horse breeds, riding disciplines as well as how to groom, tack and ride a horse. Rosehave will offer an introductory five week clinic for beginners. Each Child will need her own trasportation to and from Rosehaven Stables.
*Introductory 5 week clinic Session 1 runs Thursday March 31st--Thursday May 5th
*Introductory 5 week clinic Session 2 runs Thursday May 12th-Thursday June 9th
Fee $50

Ceramics

Students will have a choice of projects and learn a variety of painting and glazing techniques. Evertyhing is provided for the students to complete their projects, such as brushes, paints, glazes, paint palettes and smocks. After a session students may, with approval of the teacher, move up to a more advanced class.
The beginner classes will learn techniques of intermediate painting, glazing, intro to under glazing and hand building.
*Monday Intermediates 4:00-5:15 Inst Approval
*Tuesday Beginners 4:00-5:00 Age 6 & up
*Wednesday Beginners 5:30-6:30 Age 6 & up
Fee $45

Cooking

Come and join the fun by learning to make a sampling of easy to make foods. You will learn how to prepare ingredients, measure, clean up and other useful cooking tips. Learn your way around the kitchen in this fun class.
*Monday 4:00-5:15 Age 5 & up
Fee $45

Quilting

Learn patterns, fabric selection and both hand and machine stitching. Each participant will have a competed square by the end of the session.
*Tuesday Beginners 4:00-5:30 Ages 8 & up
*Wednesday Intermediate & Advanced 4:00-5:30 Intructors Approval
Fee $40

Scrapbooking

Learn the basics of scrapbooking to create a book of memories. Participants will use personal photos to create themed pages, using a variety of scrapbook techniques. They will learn to crop, create borders, journal and layout themed pages. Class fee includes supplies.
*Thursday 4:00-5:00 Age 8 & up
Fee $45

Preschool Programs

Open to Girls and Boys ages three to five. Due to the age of preschool participants, parents or caregivers Must remain on site during each class.

House Sampler
Kids Crafts
Little Scientists
Mrs. Platt's Kitchen
Ooey-Gooey
Parent & Tot Gymnastics
Toddler Time(age 2 only)

House Sampler

Can't decide what great program to choose? Try the house sampler different activities like cooking, crafts, stories, puppets, science, manipulatives and more.
*Monday 1:00-1:45
Fee $40

Kids Crafts

Using all of the great resources and materials that we have at Girl Inc. children can create a variety of art projects. This is a great way for your preschooler to foster gross motor skills.
*Wednesday 1:00-1:45
Fee $40

Little Scientists

We wil learn about the what's, where's why's and how's of our world through experiments, observations and fun projects.
*Tuesday 2:15-3:00
Fee $40

Mrs. Platt's Kitchen

Cooking fun! Not just cooking- learning your way around the kitchen. From measuring to kneading, cake decorating, following recipes and even the clean-up. We will learn all about the kitchen!
*Monday 2:00-2:45
Fee $40

Ooey-Gooey

Get messy! It's ok with our new class! Paint, shaving cream, Jello, Play dough- The messiest projects to really get those tactile senses going. Each week is a different sensation.
*Wednesday 2:00-2:45
Fee $40

Parent & Tot Gymnastics (PAT)

Give your 2-3 year old a PAT on the back! This class is a modeately structured opportunity to have fun and learn gymnastic basics with your child, s/he climbs, rolls and balances through the gym! Children 4-5 may enroll in Tiny Tumblers.
*Friday 12:30-1:15
Fee $45

Toddler Time (2 year old only)

Independent from parent or caregiver, this class will incorporate music, stories, finger-play and art in a fun and inviting environment. Sign your toddler up for both sessions for $80 or just one for $40.
*Tuesday 1:00-2:00
*Thursday 1:00-2:00
Fee $40