Afterschool Enrichment Programs

The heart and soul of childhood is play. “Just Play” is a joyful hour of group play for K-2 grade students based on what it is like when neighborhood children gather casually to play in a backyard after school. Students will enjoy playing classic and imaginative group games that build social connections. As the semester continues, students will learn to participate in a group decision-making process, allowing them to self-select activities from a growing list of fun options.

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Hone your skills with drawing and painting through targeted techniques, including shading, contour and line work in drawing; color theory and color mixing, fine brushwork and detail with acrylic paints; and dry brush and wet-on-wet techniques with watercolor. Experiment with hand-building with air dry clay, learning how to use slabs, coils and slip, score and blend to make small vessels and figures. After mastering new techniques and skills, experiment with mixed media, adding tiles and paint to air dry clay sculptures, making painted collage and more.

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Learn to code and build your very own video games. Using the simple kid-friendly coding tool scratch students will learn how coding can be used to program and control video game characters. Later on, students will design unique characters, art, and even music to be used in a personal video game. The class focuses on the game design progress, combining creativity with STEM knowledge as well as teaching design thinking.

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Children will enjoy time exploring a variety of art mediums and expand skills in drawing, painting and mixed media. They will learn more about color theory and color mixing with oil pastels and acrylic paints, different types of lines created with brushes and pencils, shading, basic shapes and proportions. In class we will also experiment with mixed media and new media, including weaving and combining collage with drawing and painting.

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We will host a class with KidzArchitects where children will explore the world of architecture and urban design in depth. They observe real spaces, sketch their ideas, and bring their own concepts to life through hands-on model making. Working in teams, they take on creative challenges and design innovative projects—from reimagined schoolyards to futuristic cities. Through research, storytelling, and collaborative building, they combine artistic vision with problem-solving skills.This advanced level helps sharpen their critical thinking, spatial awareness, and creativity while giving them the tools to express how they see and shape the world around them. KidzArchitects offer workshops and classes where children engage in an immersive and fun learning experience through architecture, design, and urban planning.

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We will rehearse and perform a production of Frozen Kids, a hopeful musical about expressing yourself and how true love comes in many forms. This performance is sure to send audiences on a chilly adventure out beyond the kingdom of Arendelle. If you are into acting, singing, or dancing, then make sure to take part in this exciting class. Tatiana Birenbaum is an experienced dance, movement, and performing arts educator. Joshua Eiger is an experienced children’s theater music director, voice teacher, and pianist.

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In this class students will focus on building sports skills using a fun and encouraging game-based format. They will build endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination at each session. Students will also practice specific sport skills such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, and racquet sports. Join in to build skills, and have fun playing team sports.

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Krav Maga is an empowering self-defense practice originally developed by the Israel Defense Forces and now taught worldwide for its practical techniques and emphasis on discipline and confidence. In this class, students will learn age-appropriate skills to stay safe, de-escalate conflict, and respond calmly under pressure. Through fun, structured activities, children will also build teamwork, focus, and personal resilience in a supportive and energetic environment.

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Develop your drawing skills as we work from observation and imagination! Dive a little deeper into materials like ink, charcoal and graphite, and explore a range of subject matter including still-life, portraiture, and cityscapes. Some projects we will do may be suitable for inclusion in a high school portfolio, but the focus of the class will be to have fun and explore the many ways to draw.

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This weekly clinic for Senesh boys in 5th and 6th grade provides a platform to enhance basketball skills and play full court games. Players will learn fundamental skills, improve fitness, and enhance overall performance on the court. This club will foster player development, team building, and sportsmanship.

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Children will have the materials to explore, design, and build their own creations in a Maker Space! Children will express their creativity and explore new ideas by experimenting with different materials and tools. Maker Spaces encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Please note this is a no tech maker space.

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Israeli dancing is a vibrant and lively form of folk dance that has become a cultural staple in Israel and around the world. In our fun and lively class for kids, we will explore and learn traditional circular dances, line dances, and more styles that make Israeli dancing a unique cultural expression. From the energetic steps of Hora and Debka to the intricate movements of Russian and Yemeni influences, students will engage with both classic and contemporary choreographies that celebrate Jewish heritage and identity.

Tatiana is a seasoned Israeli folk dance artist with over 20 years of experience. She has performed across Brazil, New York, and Israel, and currently serves as the Associate Choreographer for the renowned Israeli Folk Dance company Parparim.

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Using the STEM learning tool LittleBits, students will learn the fundamentals of circuity and apply those skills to building robots and other devices. LittleBits are electronic building blocks that snap together and are used to create a wide variety of unique creations. Working in teams, students will design prototypes to address real-life issues using cardboard, paper, and other DIY materials. This class aims to teach teamwork, problem-solving, and rapid prototyping.

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Children will enjoy a fun afternoon of strategy games and an opportunity to work collaboratively to grow logic, deduction, memory, and critical thinking skills.

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This weekly clinic for Senesh girls in 5th and 6th grade provides a platform to enhance basketball skills and play full court games. Players will learn fundamental skills, improve fitness, and enhance overall performance on the court. This club will foster player development, team building, and sportsmanship.

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Calling all future soccer stars! Lace up your cleats and join the Middle School Senesh Parachuter's Soccer Team. Get ready for a season filled with fun, teamwork, and plenty of action on the pitch. Register today and let's kick off the excitement together!

6TH, 7TH and 8TH SENESH SOCCER TEAM (ALL GENDER)

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP Friday, JUNE 6, 2025

Practices will alternate between Senesh and the park. Practice at Senesh will end at 5pm. Practice in the park will end at 5:30pm.

PRACTICES: Red Hook Ballfields (ends 5:30pm)

9/9, 9/11, 9/16, 9/18, 9/25, 9/29, 9/30, 10/16

GAMES:

10/9, 10/21, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29

PLAYOFFS:

Supplementary practice - 10/30

Semifinals - 11/3

Final - 11/5

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Learn to code and build your very own video games. Using the simple kid-friendly coding tool scratch students will learn how coding can be used to program and control video game characters. Later on, students will design unique characters, art, and even music to be used in a personal video game. The class focuses on the game design progress, combining creativity with STEM knowledge as well as teaching design thinking.

Register

We will rehearse and perform a production of Frozen Kids, a hopeful musical about expressing yourself and how true love comes in many forms. This performance is sure to send audiences on a chilly adventure out beyond the kingdom of Arendelle. If you are into acting, singing, or dancing, then make sure to take part in this exciting class. Tatiana Birenbaum is an experienced dance, movement, and performing arts educator. Joshua Eiger is an experienced children’s theater music director, voice teacher, and pianist.

Register

Israeli dancing is a vibrant and lively form of folk dance that has become a cultural staple in Israel and around the world. In our fun and lively class for kids, we will explore and learn traditional circular dances, line dances, and more styles that make Israeli dancing a unique cultural expression. From the energetic steps of Hora and Debka to the intricate movements of Russian and Yemeni influences, students will engage with both classic and contemporary choreographies that celebrate Jewish heritage and identity.

Tatiana is a seasoned Israeli folk dance artist with over 20 years of experience. She has performed across Brazil, New York, and Israel, and currently serves as the Associate Choreographer for the renowned Israeli Folk Dance company Parparim.

Register

This weekly clinic for Senesh boys in 5th and 6th grade provides a platform to enhance basketball skills and play full court games. Players will learn fundamental skills, improve fitness, and enhance overall performance on the court. This club will foster player development, team building, and sportsmanship.

Register

This weekly clinic for Senesh girls in 5th and 6th grade provides a platform to enhance basketball skills and play full court games. Players will learn fundamental skills, improve fitness, and enhance overall performance on the court. This club will foster player development, team building, and sportsmanship.

Register

Develop your drawing skills as we work from observation and imagination! Dive a little deeper into materials like ink, charcoal and graphite, and explore a range of subject matter including still-life, portraiture, and cityscapes. Some projects we will do may be suitable for inclusion in a high school portfolio, but the focus of the class will be to have fun and explore the many ways to draw.

Register

Calling all future soccer stars! Lace up your cleats and join the Middle School Senesh Parachuter's Soccer Team. Get ready for a season filled with fun, teamwork, and plenty of action on the pitch. Register today and let's kick off the excitement together!

6TH, 7TH and 8TH SENESH SOCCER TEAM (ALL GENDER)

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP Friday, JUNE 6, 2025

Practices will alternate between Senesh and the park. Practice at Senesh will end at 5pm. Practice in the park will end at 5:30pm.

PRACTICES: Red Hook Ballfields (ends 5:30pm)

9/9, 9/11, 9/16, 9/18, 9/25, 9/29, 9/30, 10/16

GAMES:

10/9, 10/21, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29

PLAYOFFS:

Supplementary practice - 10/30

Semifinals - 11/3

Final - 11/5

Register