Enrichment Classes 2022-2023
WildArts Enrichment Programs are offered on select days of the week during the school year. They are a great way to learn in a small group setting as classes are capped at 10-12 students.
These enrichment classes are open to the entire PS 163 community, including those students not enrolled in our afterschool program. Signing up for an enrichment program allows your student access to the WildArts Afterschool program for the entire WildArts day. Take a look at our schedule below!
Chess 1/2/3 (M)
Mondays, 3:30-4:30PM | Apr 17 - Jun 12 (8 sessions)
Instructor: Mr. Lewis | Cost: 30$ per session/week*
This enrichment session is for students in grades 1/2/3.
Our chess teacher Mr.James will introduce your child to the basic moves of the game. They will learn how to move the pieces, how to check & checkmate, stalemate, castling, and promotion. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to solve to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Chess 3/4/5 (M)
Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM | Apr 17 - Jun 12 (8 sessions)
Instructor: Mr. Lewis | Cost: 30$ per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Our chess teacher Mr.James will help to continue to build your child’s basic understanding of chess. They will be introduced to new learning combinations like double attack, fork, pin, x-ray, and different kinds of strategies to finish the games. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to solve to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Soccer PK/K/1 (T)
Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 PM | Apr 18 - Jun 20 (10 sessions)
Instructor: Mr. James | Cost: 25$ per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Our chess teacher Mr.James will help to continue to build your child’s basic understanding of chess. They will be introduced to new learning combinations like double attack, fork, pin, x-ray, and different kinds of strategies to finish the games. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to solve to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Cocinando en Español (T) PK/K/1
Tuesdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | Apr 18 - Jun 20 (10 sessions)
Instructor: Sonia Mena | Cost: $25 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades PK-1.
Wacky Science Wednesdays 1/2/3
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM | Drop-In Enrollment
Instructor: Alexi Caraballo | Cost: $25 per /week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 1-3.
Join Wildarts instructor Ms. Gaby on a scientific journey of discovery each Monday. These drop-in classes feature new experiments and projects each week. Growing crystals to make rock-candy, building our own bottle rockets to understand propulsion, and dissecting owl pellets are just some examples of the fun projects we'll do while following the scientific method.
Advanced Dance (W)1/2/3/4/5
Wednesdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | Apr 19 - Jun 21 (10 sessions)
Instructor: Shanise O'Connor | Cost: $25 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in all grades.
Participants will receive detailed instruction in advanced modern, hip hop, and ballet dance. Enrichment Dancers will perform a specially prepared piece at an upcoming WildArts Showcase to be announced.
Soccer (W) 2/3/4/5
Wednesdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | Apr 19 - Jun 21 (10 sessions)
Instructor: Shanise O'Connor | Cost: $25 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in all grades.
Participants will receive detailed instruction in advanced modern, hip hop, and ballet dance. Enrichment Dancers will perform a specially prepared piece at an upcoming WildArts Showcase to be announced.
BASKETBALL (Th) 3/4/5
Thursdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | Apr 20 - Jun 22 (9 sessions)
Instructor: James Jordan | Cost: $25 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Participants will focus on improving basic techniques and strategies of basketball. Enrichment Basketball participants will practice dribbling, passing, and shooting in full length basketball games.
If you have a child that is younger than the grades specified for Basketball, but you are comfortable allowing your child to engage in this sports activity with 3rd through 5th graders, please feel free to register.
Chess 1/2/3 (F)
Fridays, 3:30-4:30 PM | Apr 28 - Jun 23 (8 sessions)
Instructor: Mr. James | Cost: 30$ per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 1/2/3
Our chess teacher Mr.James will introduce your child to the basic moves of the game. They will learn how to move the pieces, how to check & checkmate, stalemate, castling, and promotion. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to solve to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Chess 3/4/5 (F)
Fridays, 4:30-5:30 PM | Apr 28 - Jun 23 (8 sessions)
Instructor: Mr. James | Cost: 30$ per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Our chess teacher Mr.James will help to continue to build your child’s basic understanding of chess. They will be introduced to new learning combinations like double attack, fork, pin, x-ray, and different kinds of strategies to finish the games. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to solve to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Enrichment Schedule Spring 2023WildArts enrichment classes are subject to minimum enrollment requirements. If the minimum enrollment is not met by the Sunday prior to the first session, the enrichment program will not move forward and families who registered will be refunded.