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.
For all program-related questions, please contact Molly at mamstead@berkshiresouth.org
Upcoming Programs
Bounce and Play
Thursday, April 25th
9:00 – 10:00am
Hosted by Berkshire South
Free For Everyone
Come bounce away your giggles! Join us for an hour in our bounce house castle. Bring along your friends!
*Community Vitality Grant Funded
**Please note, a parent or guardian is required to stay throughout the play session.
Munchkins and Melodies
6-18 months CANCELED
Mondays, May 13th – June 17th (NO class 5/27)
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Instructor: Amy Kie-Burdick
Members: $120.00
Guests: $145.00
This early childhood music program is created and conducted by board-certified music therapists. It offers a developmental approach to infant and toddler music classes that supports age-appropriate emotional, social, and motor development through musical play. These groups include “family dyads” (one child and a guardian/important adult in their life), so parents have the opportunity to connect with other families while also learning fun songs to engage their children during times of transition (doctor appointments, car rides, waiting for mealtimes, etc.).
Youth Ballet 2 - Intermediate
Ages 5-7
Wednesdays, May 15th – June 26th (No class 6/19)
4:45 – 5:30 PM
Instructor: Sarah Daunt
Members: $55.00
Guests: $70.00
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.
*A parent/guardian is required to stay for class.
Preschool Soccer
Ages 3-5 Full
Tuesdays, June 4th – June 25th
4:00 – 4:45 PM
Instructor: Molly Amstead
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Austin, Fitness and Wellness Manager, at jaustin@berkshiresouth.org.
Members: $30.00
Guests: $45.00
Come learn fundamental soccer skills with Molly! Learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot some goals while getting your giggles out.
*Parent or guardian must be present for class.
Preschool Soccer
Ages 3-5
Thursdays, June 6th – June 27th
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Instructor: Molly Amstead
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Austin, Fitness and Wellness Manager, at jaustin@berkshiresouth.org.
Members: $30.00
Guests: $45.00
Come learn fundamental soccer skills with Molly! Learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot some goals while getting your giggles out.
*Parent or guardian must be present for class.
Bounce and Splash
Ages 2+
Fridays, August 9th, August 16th
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
10:30-11:30 (bounce castle)
11:30-12:30 (splash pool)
Hosted By Berkshire South
Members: $8.00 per session
Guests: $13.00 per session
We are combining your kids’ favorite BSRCC activities! Come jump for an hour on our bounce castle and then play in our splash pad!
*A parent/guardian is required to stay for class.
Splash Jams with Willy Welch
Ages 2+
Friday, July 12th
10:30-12:30 AM
10:30-11:30 (Singing with Willy Welch)
11:30-12:30 (splash pool)
Instructor: Molly Amstead
Members: $8.00
Guests: $13.00
Come sing with Willy Welch, the composer of three dozen songs for the PBS kids’ show “Barney & Friends.” Willy is an accomplished actor who has appeared off-Broadway and has been entertaining children for over three decades. Spend an hour singing and playing along to his music with age appropriate musical instruments. Then, spend an hour playing in our splash pool!
Registration is required, as space is limited.
*A parent/guardian is required to stay for class.
Creative Movement
Ages 3-5
Wednesday, July 24th – Aug 28th
(*no class 8/21)
4:45-5:30PM
Instructor: Sarah Daunt
Members: $37.00
Guests: $52.00
Children will be introduced to dance through a variety of rhythmic games that explore movement. Each child will strengthen their physical capabilities and gain spatial awareness while cultivating an understanding of the classroom community.
*Please note, a parent or guardian is required to stay throughout the lesson.
Summer Sparkle: Drag Story Hour Spectacular with Poppy DaBubbly
Open to kids of all ages! (Parents/Guardians required)
Saturday, July 27th
10:00-11:30am
Free For Everyone
Dive into a world of glitter, glamour, and great stories at our Summertime event with Drag Story Hour Berkshires. Join us as we come together to celebrate the magic of storytelling, imagination, and creativity. Whether you’re young or young at heart, everyone is invited to let their true colors shine with us! Immerse yourself in enchanting tales, dance to the rhythm of summer beats, and unleash your inner artist with fun crafting activities. Come be a part of our vibrant community where acceptance and joy abound. Let’s create unforgettable memories together!
*A parent/guardian is required to stay for class.
Mindful Birding Walk
All Ages!
Saturday, September 14th
(rain date Sunday, September 15th)
9:00am – 10:30am
Instructor: Dave Edson
Free For Everyone
Join us for an easy Mindful Birding stroll led by educator and naturalist Dave Edson. Get a head start on observing fall migration by learning how to identify birds while connecting with nature. Please bring binoculars, if you have them. *Parent/guardian must accompany children under age 12.
Guided Autumn Hike
Ages 13+
Monday, September 16th (Rain date Tuesday Sept 17th)
10:00am – 12:00pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
Free For Everyone
Join wilderness educator, naturalist, and guide Tes Reed on a nature walk to explore the autumn landscape and its wildlife inhabitants. You’ll learn about the changing landscape, identify trees by their branches and fallen leaves, discover what animals are doing this time of year, investigate wild edible plants, and more. The land will guide our journey!
*This program is funded by the Lennox Foundation.
Beginners Ballet for Toddlers
Ages 2 & 3 (Class Full – Accepting Waitlist)
Mondays, September 16th – October 21st
4:45 – 5:25pm
Instructor: Sarah Daunt
Members: $55.00
Guests: $70.00
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 attend.
Creative Movement 2
Ages 4 & 5
Wednesdays, September 18th – October 30th (no class 10/2)
4:45 – 5:25pm
Instructor: Sarah Daunt
Members: $55.00
Guests: $70.00
Kids In The Kitchen: How To Eat The Rainbow
Ages 6-10
Thursday, September 19th
4:30 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Thais Harris
Free For Everyone
Family Day In The Wild
Ages 5-12 with parent/guardian
Monday, October 14th
10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
Free For Everyone
Pack a hearty lunch and bring your family for a fun day in the autumn woods. Tes Reed will create an outdoor adventure for you and your family that will include an introduction to primitive skills, animal tracks, bird languages, and plant identification. We’ll play games and tell stories by the campfire too! *Parent or guardian required.
*This program is funded by the Lennox Foundation.
Fire-Making Workshop
Ages 12-16
Friday, October 25th
(Rain date Monday, October 28th)
10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
Free For Everyone
Everyone loves a campfire! Come learn how to make a one-match fire using materials from the earth. Try your hand at primitive friction fire methods, including bow drill and fire steel/flint and steel. Throughout the day, we will be reading the land, recognizing animal signs, interpreting bird calls, and getting to know the trees and plants surrounding us. Together we will build a community fire, cook up something from the wild, and enjoy our lunch around its light and warmth. Please pack a lunch. *Parent or guardian required.
Halloween Inspired Treats
Kids of All Ages
Saturday, October 26th
10:00am – 11:30am
Instructor: Samantha Marturana
Members:$25.00/per child
Guests: $35.00/per child
Create Halloween treats while dressed in your favorite costume! We will bake pumpkin whoopie pies and decorate Halloween-themed sugar cookies and spooky cupcakes. Each child will take home a box of finished treats. *Parent or guardian required.
Ballet 1
Ages 7 – 9
Mondays, November 4th – December 9th
4:45 – 5:25pm
Instructor: Sarah Daunt
Members: $55
Guests: $70