Teacher: Maggie Murphy · 16-week session. Jazz for ages 9y+ runs as a multi-week series at Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance.
theaterMain Street Theatre & Dance Alliance · Roosevelt Island
Teacher: Theatre Staff · 14-week session. This children's theatre offering for grades 3 and 4 runs as a multi-week series at Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance.
theaterMain Street Theatre & Dance Alliance · Roosevelt Island
Teacher: Theatre Staff · 14-week session. This multi-week series at Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance is a children's theatre program for ages 10y-13y.
musicMain Street Theatre & Dance Alliance · Roosevelt Island
Teacher: Jonathan Fadner · 12-week session. Music Together ® Mixed-Age is a music class held at Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance as a multi-week series.
musicMain Street Theatre & Dance Alliance · Roosevelt Island
Teacher: Jonathan Fadner · 12-week session. Music Together ® Mixed-Age is a music class held at Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance as a multi-week series.
From $351Westchester Paper Playground Studio · Roosevelt Island
Drawing, painting, sculpting, sewing, and more! Explore a wide variety of art mediums through imaginative, hands-on projects designed to spark creativity and build confidence. Past favorites have included donut still-life paintings, pop art self-portraits, magnetic moving canvases, woven sleeping bags for stuffed puppies, and so much more! Each session features all-new, kid-centered projects that inspire curiosity, encourage creative problem-solving, and celebrate self-expression. Our process art approach emphasizes exploration over perfection, giving young artists the freedom to experiment, take creative risks, and proudly create artwork that's uniquely their own. We wrap up each session with a special Art Show , where family and friends are invited to celebrate our artists and admire everything they've created throughout the season.
From $840The Reading Nest by Wise Owl · Roosevelt Island
Little Readers is designed to support young learners as they begin their journey to becoming confident readers. Through a structured, research-based approach to early literacy, children build essential foundational skills such as letter-sound recognition, phonemic awareness, decoding, and early word reading. Our curriculum blends explicit literacy instruction with engaging, hands-on activities that make learning to read both meaningful and fun. In a supportive environment, children practice blending sounds, recognizing high-frequency words, and developing early reading comprehension skills while building confidence as emerging readers. As their skills grow, students gain independence, strengthen their focus, and develop a love of reading that will support their success in school and beyond.
From $660The Nest by Wise Owl · Roosevelt Island
Bus Form Stir up fun and learning in our Little Chefs & Literacy class! In this hands-on cooking adventure, kids will explore the joy of making simple, delicious recipes while strengthening key literacy skills. Each session blends cooking with reading and writing as children learn how to: Read and follow a recipe step-by-step Understand and use procedural words like first, next, then, and finally Build vocabulary related to cooking tools, ingredients, and actions Practice sequencing, listening, and following multi-step directions Write and illustrate their own "how-to" recipes Designed for young learners, this class nurtures independence, confidence, and a love for both reading and cooking. Perfect for budding chefs who are hungry to learn!
From $1650The Nest by Wise Owl · Roosevelt Island
Help your child build confidence and readiness for preschool with our Preschool Prep program! This theme-based class provides a structured yet playful environment that supports early academic, social, and language development through hands-on exploration. With a gentle (optional) separation approach, children gain independence while feeling supported as they transition into a more school-like setting. Focus Preschool readiness with growing independence, structured routines, and meaningful early learning experiences. Learning Style Children engage in gentle, structured activities that support early learning—such as recognizing pictures, simple shapes, and beginning to notice the letters in their name—while keeping everything fun, sensory-rich, and developmentally appropriate. Each class includes a daily craft, sensory stations, and purposeful activities designed to spark curiosity and build emerging skills. Developmental Goals • Strengthen social-emotional skills (sharing, taking turns, following simple routines) • Build early literacy and comprehension through stories, songs, and theme-based play • Develop fine-motor skills (grasping, sticking, coloring, early pre-writing movements) • Encourage purposeful movement and smooth transitions between activities