Enrichment Programs and Clubs


Enrichment | Private Lessons | Extended Care

Learning happens everywhere.

Registration for our 2024 winter enrichment season is closed. We’ll be releasing information on our Spring 2024 Enrichment season in the next couple of days!

To get a sense of our enrichment offerings, free to check out our winter classes below.


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Enrichment & Clubs

Our Enrichment classes are open to the wider community. We welcome all learners to join the fun! Manitou student clubs, however, are only offered to enrolled Manitou students.

Registration opens December 14th at 1 PM. Take this time before registration opens to decide what classes you want to register for and to confirm that a) your child wants to sign up and b) you don’t have a conflict.

We strongly encourage you to fill out only one registration form per student. Please note that while it is possible to cancel registration for a class/club, there is no way to edit your registration form once you submit it.

Classes with low enrollment may be canceled. If you have signed up for a class that is canceled due to low enrollment, you will be given a credit for the cost of the class that you can use to pay for any bills in Curacubby.

For enrichment and aftercare questions, email aftercare@manitouschool.org!


MONDAYS 

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Dungeons & Dragons

Mondays @ 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Available to students ages 9+

Dungeons and Dragons is a collaborative, role-playing, storytelling game in which players take on the role of a character in a fantasy world, and use dice rolls to determine the outcome of certain tasks. Guided through the world by talented Dungeon Master, Mr. Conor, these heroes work together to solve the mysteries of the world around them. No experience is needed to join the game!

Players enrolled in the Fall 2023 class will be able to continue their game in the winter season. New students can enroll if a spot opens up.

$225 / 9 week session

Mondays: 1/8, (No class 1/15), 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, (No class 2/19), 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/25


Screenshot 2023-08-10 at 12.16.31 PMBoard Gamers Jr 

Mondays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 4-6

Manitou’s own Ms. Scherrie will guide students through board game land! Learn and play classic, popular, and new age-appropriate board games in this after-school club! Games like Thin Ice, Hi Ho Cherry O, Scrabble Jr, Zingo, Monopoly Jr, and much more! Board games are not only recreational and educational: they also boost strategic thinking, improve cognitive skills (reasoning, memory, problem solving), collaboration, promote social skills, and most importantly good sportsmanship. Each week, we will be introduced to a new game, learn the rules, and play.

$205 / 9 week session

Mondays: 1/8, (No class 1/15), 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, (No class 2/19), 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/25


Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.44.50 AMBoard Gamers 

Mondays @ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Available to students ages 7-10

Learn and play classic, popular, and new age-appropriate board games in this after-school club! Ms. Scherrie will take this class to the next level. We’ll play games like Boggle, Sorry, Betcha Can’t, Monopoly, 5 Second Rule, and much more!  Board games are not only recreational and educational: they also boost strategic thinking, improve cognitive skills (reasoning, memory, problem-solving, collaboration, promote social skills, and most importantly good sportsmanship). Each week, we will be introduced to a new game, learn the rules, and play.

$205 / 9 week session

Mondays: 1/8, (No class 1/15), 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, (No class 2/19), 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/25


Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.30.22 AMCool Crafts – NEW!

Mondays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 pm
Available to Manitou students 8-11

Unleash your creativity and join Ms. Christi for this hands-on crafting enrichment class. Each week we will have a different open-ended craft to try with time at the end for open-studio style experimentation. We’ll focus on working with recycled materials and using everyday objects in unexpected ways.

$205 / 9 week session

Mondays: 1/8, (No class 1/15), 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, (No class 2/19), 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/25


TUESDAYS

Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 12.52.40 PMOT Handwriting Class

Tuesdays @ 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Available to students ages 5-9

Seeking to improve your child’s handwriting skills? Our handwriting class uses Handwriting Without Tears and is run by licensed occupational therapist Sophie Kinnarney. These small group interactive classes will focus on improving letter formation, sizing, spacing, and placement of letters in a fun and creative way to improve the neatness and legibility of writing. Sophie will also work with parents to support the generalization of these skills at home.

$200 / 10 week session

Tuesdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, (No class 2/20), 2/27, 3/5 3/12, 3/19
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/26


Screenshot 2023-08-10 at 12.20.52 PMLove “Club”

Tuesdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 5-8 years old

The theme of the Love “Club” is about cultivating and spreading kindness and warm-heartedness to one another and our wider school community at large. The creative gifts Ms. Shira brings include playing percussive instruments, singing, songwriting, dancing, creative movement, and the arts with a passion for mindfulness, all of which are shared with the children through Love “Club” activities.

$225 / 10 week session

Tuesdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, (No class 2/20), 2/27, 3/5 3/12, 3/19
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/26


Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.30.34 AMLittle Books & Treasures – NEW!

Tuesdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 6-12 years old

Let’s create little books that surprise the reader with folds and flaps, intricate creations, various boxes, and amazing treasures. We will make star books, treasure boxes, origami creations, books made out of shells, mobiles, miniature sculptures, tiny puppets, and miniature theaters. Come experiment with different book forms and make keepsake gems for yourself and others. This class is taught by one of our favorite local artists, Christina Di Marco.

$225 / 10 week session

Tuesdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, (No class 2/20), 2/27, 3/5 3/12, 3/19
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/26


CScreenshot 2023-08-10 at 12.21.25 PMapoeira Jr. and Capoeira

Tuesdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages 3-6 years old

or

Tuesdays @ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Ages 7+ years old

Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines fight, dance, rhythm, and movement. Students will learn about all facets of this beautiful martial art: history, games, dance, drums, and more. Led by the lively Rafael Cabecao, children will learn to move their bodies in a new way while playing and learning about the environment this art form was raised from. Please dress the children in white shirts and pants for class. We will work towards a graduation ceremony and/or performance at the end of the school year.

$250 / 10 week session

Tuesdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, (No class 2/20), 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/26


WEDNESDAYS

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Karate with Go No Sen

Little Dragons
Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 3:45 pm
Available to students ages 3-5 years old

Karate for Kids
Wednesdays @ 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Available to students ages 6-13 years old

Manitou is excited to be partnering again with Go No Sen Karate to bring Karate to Cold Spring! Karate builds confidence, strength, stamina, balance, coordination, discipline, focus and so much more. Students will have fun while mastering techniques and working through belt levels.

Belt tests and uniforms are a big part of the fun! Uniforms are required for belt tests and are optional for participating in the enrichment class. There is a one-time registration fee through Go No Sen to register your child for the belt test, which includes the full uniform and a patch for $49. You will receive a link for that registration in January.

Little Dragons: $275 / 11 week session

Kids Karate: $375 / 11 week session

Wednesdays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/27


Screenshot 2023-08-10 at 12.24.22 PMCreative Immersion Spanish

Wednesdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 5-8 years old

Learn the Spanish language through games, stories, and craft activities with the fun and playful Ms. Erica! Each class will introduce children to vocabulary, verbs, pronouns, articles, and more. Perfect for beginners and those who have had some exposure to Spanish and would like to learn more!

$250 / 11 week session
Wednesdays:  1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/27


ChessPlay Chess!

Wednesdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Ages 5-8 years old

or

Wednesdays @ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Ages 9-14 years old

Our chess classes focus on having fun and allow students to develop important skills that they can apply to other areas of their life. Chess is a mentally rewarding game of skill that enhances cognitive development in children while providing a stimulating challenge. Mr. Rudolf’s love and experience of the game is contagious!

$275 / 11 week session

Wednesdays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/27


Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.30.51 AMMath Explorers – NEW!

Wednesdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 5-7 years old

Welcome to our math version of an escape room! Children will work together to solve a mystery. There will be villains and suspects, but the only way to determine who is guilty is to use your math skills. Teams must work together to problem-solve and communicate. Join Ms. Dawn to use logic and teamwork to solve a new mystery each week!

$250 / 11 week session

Wednesdays:  1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/27


Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.31.07 AMMath Club (Manitou Students Only)

Wednesdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 8-14 years old

Do you love playing with numbers? Can’t get enough of math riddles and want to learn how to solve them? Then this club is for you! You will be learning math tricks you can use every day, solve math riddles, and become the math master you always wanted to be!

FREE  | 11 week session

Wednesdays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/27


Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.31.16 AMStand Up Comedy – NEW!

Wednesdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to Middle School Students

Middle schoolers say the most hilarious things! A sense of humor is a great sign of intelligence. Cracking jokes requires identifying patterns, subverting expectations, and developing creative analogies and imagery to connect with the audience. Students will learn the framework for comedy, the psychology behind laughter, and the philosophies behind the purpose of humor. Harness the power of comedy and develop the skills to tell jokes!

This 11-week workshop will dissect current and past stand-up comedians to identify strategies that get an audience to erupt in laughter and think about why it works. Students will develop their own jokes and begin the journey of finding their style of humor.

$250 / 11 week session

Wednesdays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/27


THURSDAYS

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(Manitou Students Only)

Thursdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM (please note new end time!)
Available to Manitou students ages 8 -14 years old

Manitou Choir is taught by the beloved former Manitou music teacher, Linda Richards. Singers will learn fun songs to sing in unison.

The Manitou Choir continues to make beautiful music! We had a wonderful Fall session and look forward to singing even more songs together over the winter months. New singers are always welcome!

The spring season will culminate in a performance at the end of the school year.

Concert on either 3/14 or 3/21 (to be determined)

Free

Thursdays: 1/11, 1/18,1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21


Screenshot 2023-08-10 at 12.29.37 PMShow Me a Story

Thursdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students 4-8 years old

In this class taught by Manitou’s dynamic Ms. Scherrie, students will read stories and participate in an art activity inspired by the story. Specially curated tales will spark creativity, broaden students’ worldviews, and help develop your child’s love of language. Pairing an art activity with a story enhances social skills, motor skills, problem-solving skills, language, and literacy skills while having fun. Create a Basquiat-inspired crown after reading Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe or individual sand art paintings inspired by Peruvian Nazca lines – or design Kente cloth paper weaving inspired by an Amansi tale. This class will surely kindle a lifelong passion for reading, writing, creating, and telling stories.

$250 / 11 week session

Thursdays: 1/11, 1/18,1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/28


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Everything Pokémon – NEW!

Thursdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 6-12

Play, trade, research, and create Pokémon with Manitou’s own Ms. Erin! This class is for kids who want to talk Pokémon, play Pokémon, draw Pokémon, and generally geek out on all things Pokemon. Gotta catch ‘em all!

$250 / 11 week session

Thursdays: 1/11, 1/18,1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/28


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Story Theater

Thursdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 7-11

Story Theater with Ms. Allie returns to provide our young actors with the opportunity to plan, write, and perform their own play! By engaging in this creative process as a group and bringing their own characters to life, our students undergo a truly unique experience. Get ready to make some magic!

$250 / 11 week session

Thursdays: 1/11, 1/18,1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/28


Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.31.51 AMStained Glass

Thursdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM (please note the end time)
Available to students ages 9-14

Learn to make stained glass art pieces with Ms. Nicole! Students will work with mixed mediums to learn about complementary colors, symmetry and shapes. All students will work to create several pieces of stained glass which will then be shown at the Garrison Art Institute before finding their way home.

$250 / 11 week session

Thursdays: 1/11, 1/18,1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/28

 


Screenshot 2023-12-13 at 12.18.01 PMFantasy League – Basketball

Thursdays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 10-14

Manitou’s theater teacher Mr. Eric introduces students to a whole different world of drama – fantasy sports! Each member will create, manage, and operate their own NBA fantasy basketball team. The league will devise its own scoring system based on actual NBA stats. We will hold a live auction draft where students work with a salary cap to bid on real-life NBA players for their teams. We will then meet weekly to discuss the upcoming fantasy week, waiver wire pickups, and which players to add, drop, and trade – all culminating in a league championship at the end of the session.

$250 / 11 week session

Thursdays: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2,8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/28

 


FRIDAYS

Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.32.17 AMTalking Beads Club – NEW! (Manitou Students Only)

Fridays @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Available to students ages 9-13

Proposed and organized by Manitou students, the enrichment program is proud to offer a new student club, supervised by Ms. Maggie, a school counselor and member of the middle school team. This club will focus on jewelry making and is more than just a crafting session: it’s a sanctuary for shared experiences and open dialogue. The focus is to guide the group through conversations that reach beyond the beads and to explore student-led discussions relating to social, emotional and academic experiences. Talking Beads is about weaving connections, navigating emotions, and finding joy in the process. Participating students are responsible for bringing in the supplies.

Free | 8 week session

Fridays: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/15
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/22


Screenshot 2023-12-11 at 11.32.03 AM(Off Campus) M2O Swim Experience

Fridays @ 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Ages 4-5 years old

or

Fridays @ 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Ages 6-9 years old

Designed for individuals of all ages, the M2O experience combines mindfulness training with swim lessons. Our innovative program focuses on strengthening the body and engaging the mind. The natural repetition of swim blended with mindfulness instruction promotes intentional self-awareness, in the present moment, in a non-judgmental environment. With M2O instruction, you will be safer in the water and stronger in the world! The M2O headquarters is located on the idyllic campus of Saint Basil Academy in Garrison, New York. Dive in today!

Important Details about this class:

  • This class is at St. Basil Academy in Garrison (not Manitou.) Families must provide/arrange for transportation.
  • This class is NOT a drop-off. Kids will need assistance and supervision in the changing rooms. Family members can enjoy watching their little swimmers learn!
  • The two classes are by age and can accommodate beginner and intermediate-level swimmers.

$440 / 8 week session 

Fridays: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/15
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/22


Occupational Therapy Groups (Before and After School)

Movement Class
(Manitou Students Only)

Wednesdays @ 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Available to students ages 6-10 years old

These small group classes are run by licensed occupational therapist Sophie Kinnarney, who will work on improving your child’s strength, endurance, and flexibility. There are many benefits to improving your child’s core strength, including better sitting/attention in the classroom, improved motor planning and body awareness in motor play, better balance/coordination, and overall self-confidence. Children will participate in activities including yoga, obstacle courses, and therapeutic exercises.

$250 / 11 sessions

Wednesdays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/27


Stepping Stones Movement Class
(Manitou Students Only)

Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM 

or 

Fridays @ 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Available to students in the Stepping Stones classes

These small group classes are run by licensed occupational therapist Sophie Kinnarney, who will work on improving your child’s strength, endurance, and flexibility. There are many benefits to improving your child’s core strength, including better sitting/attention in the classroom, improved motor planning and body awareness in motor play, better balance/coordination, and overall self-confidence. Children will participate in activities including yoga, obstacle courses, and therapeutic exercises. This class will be held during the school day to allow children a movement break and work on these skills.

TUESDAYS: $250 / 10 sessions

Tuesdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Make-up class if a class is canceled: 3/26

FRIDAYS: $200 / 8 sessions

Fridays: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, (No class 2/16), 2/23, 3/1, (No class 3/8), 3/15

 


PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE IN:


Spanish

Reading / Writing

Math

Test Prep

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS AVAILABLE IN:

Piano

Violin

Guitar

Loop pedal

Singing/Voice

Percussion Songwriter/Composition

Music Production

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Manitou Enrichment-Programs Refund Schedule Refund Amount
Withdrawal two weeks prior to start of the class 100%
Withdrawal between two-one week prior to the start of class* 50%
Withdrawal after start of class* 0%

*If Manitou or the individual is able to recruit a replacement for their spot in class/program, a full refund will be distributed with a $25 processing fee.

In addition, 

  1. If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, participants will receive their full tuition refund or enrichment class credit.
  2. Cancellations initiated by the participant must be requested a minimum of 7 days prior to the start of the class. This request must be made in writing to the enrichment/program coordinator.
  3. These policies will apply to all enrichment-based programs at the Manitou School, unless stated otherwise in the program description and or informational/promotional materials. We understand there may be special situations that need extra consideration, and we attempt to accommodate everyone fairly and evaluate these situations on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the program’s director.