Extra-Curricular Classes
Extracurricular Classes at A Great Start Preschool Classes are offered October through May!!!
A Great Start Preschool offers a variety of extracurricular classes each day of the week, during the break between our morning and afternoon sessions (11:15-12:10). Parents do not stay for the class. We will let you know where to drop off/pick up for each class closer to the start date. Children may join at any time throughout the school year, as space allows.
Most classes will begin the first full week in October, and registration information for those classes will be sent home around the second week of school. Watch for more details!
Information about each of these classes will be sent home with all students.
**The Schedule below is for Fall 2023-2024, and is subject to change.
MONDAYS:
* Spanish with Katie Acosta Ages 4 and up (Ongoing class begins Oct 2, no class 10-30)
* Soccer with Coach Lauren (Oct 2-Dec 18) Ages 3 and up
TUESDAYS:
* Webby Dance (Ongoing Class for potty-trained kids 3 and up) Classes begin with warm up and stretching exercises. Children are then taught creative movement and dance techniques across the floor. Students will dance to their favorite songs while using fun props (maracas, tambourines, pompoms, leis, streamers, fans). Here is a link to a video that you can click on to learn a little more about the dance program Webby is offering for this school year. http://www.webbydancedayton.com
WEDNESDAYS:
* Creative Development with Ms. Regina Educational Kinesiology/Brain Gyms (Ongoing Class) Physical and Mental Fitness, Motor Skills, and Movement to Music. Try a free trial class!
* Webby Gymnastics (Ongoing Class for potty-trained kids 3 and up) Beginning Tumbling skills, games, and obstacle courses. http://www.webbydancedayton.com
THURSDAYS:
* Soccer with Coach Lauren (Oct 5-Dec 14) Ages 3 and up
* Creative Development with Ms. Regina Educational Kinesiology/Brain Gyms (Ongoing Class) Physical and Mental Fitness, Motor Skills, and Movement to Music. Try a free trial class!
* Spiritual Nurture (8 week session Oct 12-December 7) In a worshipful setting, children pray, sing, have an activity and are offered blessings. In our space, each one’s spiritual growth is encouraged as the group members share their happy and sad times. When comfortable, the children offer the happiness and concerns in their lives. They are listened to, without advice or judgment. Joys and worries are given to God, who is present with us. Activities enable the children to express their feelings in creative ways. Each child receives an affirmation of God’s blessing at the end of each time together. This class is offered by Southminster Church. Age requirement: 3 and up
FRIDAYS
* Ninja Fitness (Potty-trained kids 3 and up) Agility courses, team building exercise, fun equipment, and strengthening activities http://www.webbydancedayton.com
* Kids Beats/Music Jamboree Combo with Dorie Phillips October 27-January 26th (note registration form for dates) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Jamboree-with-Dorie-Phillips-Enrichment-Programs-for-Preschoolers/205336262856326
DAILY:
* Early Care (8:15-8:45am) There is a small fee for your child to attend Early Care. This is a mixed age group, small class size, social-emotional focused enrichment opportunity to enhance your child’s preschool day. Daily Early Care activities may include, but are not limited to: Art, Playground, Gym, Table Toys, Large Motor Games, Free Choice, etc.
* After Care (2:45-3:15pm) There is a small fee for your child to attend After Care. This is a mixed age group, small class size, social-emotional focused enrichment opportunity to enhance your child’s preschool day. Daily Early Care activities may include, but are not limited to: Art, Playground, Gym, Table Toys, Large Motor Games, Free Choice, etc.
We hope to add a couple more classes later in the school year! If you know anyone who teaches a class that we don’t offer, please help us connect with them. We would LOVE to find another class to add on Tuesdays!
Please remember- all classes require a two to four weeks notice to the instructor if you decide to dis-enroll. Some classes will run from October-May, and the instructor assumes you will continue that entire time unless you withdraw by giving the required notice. Other classes will operate on a session basis (perhaps one month or several weeks- refer to forms for more details) and require re-enrollment for the next class.
If you are interested in joining an Extracurricular Class at anytime during this school year, please stop by the office to check availability.
If you have any questions, please let me know!