Youth Enrichment
OVERVIEW
Berkshire South is where kids can learn and grow in mind and body! The variety of programs we offer mean that kids with all sorts of interests can explore and experience in a fun environment! Programs engage kids in creative activities that build artistic and academic skills, develop discipline, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a sense of achievement and self-esteem.Â
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For all program-related questions, please contact Molly at mamstead@berkshiresouth.org
Upcoming Programs
Mindful Birding Walk
with Dave Edson
All Ages!
Sundays, March 23rd, March 30th, April 13th, & April 27th
9:00 – 10:30am
Adult Rate: $15/session or $40 for all four
Child Rate: $8/session or $25 for all four
Families or groups (3 or more registrants) receive 20% off!
Join us for an easy Mindful Birding stroll led by educator and naturalist Dave Edson. Dive into spring migration by learning how to identify birds, connect with nature, and improve your overall well-being. Please bring binoculars, if you have them.
*Parent/guardian must accompany anyone under age 18.
EveryBODY Dance Jr.
Monday, January 13th, 2025
4:30 – 5:15pm
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Monday, January 27th, 2025
4:30 – 5:15pm
CANCELED
Instructor: Kristine Waterman
Members: $15*
Guests: $20*
*Price per session.
Connect, get movin’, and dance together! Come join us for a fun dance session groovin’ to a variety of music in a positive and welcoming environment. This program is for parents, grandparents, caregivers, friends, and family to connect and dance together with their child/children of any age.Â
*A parent/guardian is required to participate.
This is a drop-in class. Registration is welcome but not required. The class fee covers one child and their parent/guardian.
Beginners Ballet for Toddlers
Ages 2 & 3
Tuesdays, January 21st – February 25th, 2025
4:45 – 5:25pm
Mondays, March 24th – April 28th
4:30 – 5:15pm
Instructor: Sarah Daunt
Members: $60
Guests: $77
Through gentle exercises and imaginative play, little ones will explore the basics of ballet in a nurturing environment. Colorful props paired with enchanting music will spark their imagination and foster their love for dance.
*Parent or guardian must stay in the room.
Kids in the Kitchen: Around the World at the Table
Ages 6-10Â
Thursday, March 13th, 2025Â CANCELED
4:30 – 6:00pm
OR
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
4:30 – 6:00pm
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
4:30 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Thais Harris
Free For Everyone
This healthy cooking class for kids helps children connect with different cultures through food while learning to make delicious meals. Registration is required.
*This program is funded by the Lee Bank Foundation
Youth Ballet 2 - Intermediate
Ages 5 – 7
Wednesdays, January 22nd – February 26th, 2025
4:45 – 5:25pm
Instructor: Sarah Daunt
Members: $60
Guests: $77
This class elevates students’ ballet skills by deepening their understanding and enhancing their imagination. Children will develop coordination, spatial awareness, flexibility, rhythm, and fundamental dance techniques in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
*Parent or guardian must stay in the room.
Family Day in The Wild
Ages: 6-12 with parent/guardian
Monday, April 21st, 2025
10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor: Tes Reed Â
Free For Everyone
Pack a hearty lunch and bring your family for a fun day in the woods. Tes Reed will create an outdoor adventure for you and your family that will include an introduction to primitive skills (fire-making, cooking, & shelter building), plant and tree identification, games, and storytelling around the fire. *Parent or guardian required. Please register.
*This program is funded by the Lee Bank Foundation
Creative Movement
with Sarah Daunt
Ages 2 & 3
Tuesdays, April 29th – June 3rd
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Members: $60
Guests: $80
Introduce your child to the work of dance through exploratory movement, games, and rhythmic activities. They will also strengthen their physical abilities, develop spatial awareness, and cultivate an understanding of the classroom environment.
*Parent or guardian must stay in the room.
Family Winter Wilderness Adventure
with Tes Reed
Ages 6-12 (with parent or guardian)
Friday, February 21stÂ
10:00am – 2:00pm
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Registration is required
Free For Everyone
Bundle up, pack a hearty lunch, and head into the wild winter landscape! Wilderness educator, Tes Reed, will create an outdoor adventure for you and your family that includes wildlife tracking, games, making snow shelters, and building a fire.
*This program is funded by the Lee Bank Foundation
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Thursday, February 27th CANCELED
11:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
Free For Everyone
Join wilderness educator, passionate naturalist, and guide Tes Reed for a walk through the winter landscape as we explore the tracks and signs of the wildlife that live all around us. The natural world never ceases to offer us a wonderland of beauty, gifts, and lessons to learn from.
*This program is funded by the Lee Bank Foundation
Mentorship For Young Adults
with Michael Linden
Reach out to Molly at mamstead@berkshiresouth.org to schedule an appointment!
Free For Everyone
Are you a high school student, recent college graduate, or young entrepreneur looking for help navigating your next steps? Schedule an appointment with mentor Michael Linden, an accomplished businessman and entrepreneur. He’ll teach you strategies on career development and help bolster your communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills in one-on-one sessions.
Creative Movement 2
with Sarah Daunt
Ages 3 – 5
Wednesday, April 30th – June 11th (NO CLASS 5/14)
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Members: $60
Guests: $80
Budding dancers embark on an exciting exploration through the world of creative movement. Drawing inspiration from ballet, modern, and expressive dance, children explore the technical foundations while unleashing their creativity.
*Parent/guardian must stay in the room.
Ballet 1
with Sarah Daunt
Ages 5 – 7
Mondays, May 5th – June 16th (NO CLASS 5/26)
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Members: $60
Guests: $80
This class is designed to introduce young dancers to the world of ballet in a fun and supportive environment. Through engaging activities, students will learn basic ballet positions, terminology, and technique while exploring creativity and expression. Each session includes a dynamic mix of warm-ups, center work, across-the-floor exercises, and creative movement to nurture both skill development and artistic exploration.
*Parent/guardian must stay in the room.
Mindful Migration Birding Walk
All ages welcome
Saturdays, May 10th, May 17th, May 24th, May 31st
9:00am – 10:30am
Instructor: Dave Edson
Adult Rate: $15/session, $40/all four
Child Rate: $8/session, $25/all four
Families or groups (3 or more registrants) receive 20% off!*
*Please reach out to Molly at mamstead@berkshiresouth.org to receive discount.
Join Dave Edson on easy, family-friendly strolls to witness the awe of bird spring migration. It’s spring in full swing and (bird) love is in the air! We will get to know the beautiful and inspiring sights and sounds of local and visiting birds’ songs, calls, plumage, and behavior as we take advantage of the relaxing and healing benefits of mindful birding. Please bring binoculars, if you have them.
*Parent/guardian must accompany anyone under age 18.
Snuggle & Stretch: Baby and Me
Fridays, June 13th – July 25th (NO CLASS 7/4)
9:00 – 9:45am
Instructor: Sarah Daunt
Members: $60
Guests: $80
This unique class blends gentle yoga stretches and rhythmic dance movements to help you reconnect with your body while bonding with your little one. Whether you’re a birth parent or non-birthing parent, this class offers a supportive space to nurture your baby and find moments of joy and connection. It’s the perfect way to move, stretch, and feel supported on your parenting journey.