Enrichment Program

Enrichment Program

Poughkeepsie Day School’s Enrichment Program presents students of all ages with the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom in a joyful and supportive environment. It is scheduled parallel to our After School Program, so children can join their peers in After for a healthy snack prior to attending class, and have the option to re-join them for some downtime when class ends. It should be noted, though, that it is not required for children to also participate in the After School Program if they attend an enrichment. The fee for After is discounted to $10 on days that a child is also taking an enrichment class.

Enrichments 2023/24
September 11 – June 6

Performing Arts: Pop Icons (Grades 5-12, Fall)

September 18, 2023 – December 7, 2023 : Mondays & Thursdays : 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Free for PDS students! Students pick a genre or artist of their liking and then participate in weekly or semi-weekly supervised rehearsals of music chosen. Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy. All instruments, as well as singers, are welcome! Students who participate in Pop Icons will have opportunities to perform, both in and out of the school, throughout the semester.

Notes:
– This program meets on Mondays and Thursdays
– There is a $75 administrative fee already included in all of the below pricing for this program. If a student is also participating in the music adjunct program, the $75 admin fee will be waived and you will be reimbursed. If you are in need of financial aid, please contact Barbara Wood at bwood@poughkeepsieday.org for more information.
– Pop Icons performances will be:
Saturday, October 14, Porch Concert in Rhinebeck NY, exact location and time TBD.
Monday, December 11, 2023 (Snow Date Tuesday, December 12), 6:00pm at Poughkeepsie Day School.
Instructor :
Kenneth McGloin
Dates : September 18, 2023 – December 7, 2023 : Mondays & Thursdays
Times : 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location : PDS : Gilkeson Center : map
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Seats : 0 seats available
Fees : $275.00 – $550.00
Registration Closed

Visual Art: Life Drawing (Grades 9-12, Fall)

September 27, 2023 – January 24, 2024 : 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Free for PDS students! Life Drawing is an observational drawing course engaged with drawing from a live nude model. Each session is formatted with short and long poses. Drawing media include charcoal, graphite, and ink. The course aids in the development of an understanding of proportion and the human form, the expressiveness of line and gesture, and the role of light and shadow in defining volumetric form.

Notes:
– This program meets on Wednesdays for 75 minutes
– This is a Fall semester program (semester ends on January 26)
– This program is only available for children in grades 9-12
– Life Drawing starts on Wednesday, September 27, and will not meet on Wednesdays that school is not in session (November 22, December 20 and 27).
Instructor :
Benjamin King
Dates : September 27, 2023 – January 24, 2024
Times : 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Location : PDS : Gilkeson Center : map
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Seats : Unlimited seats available
Fees : $25.00 – $375.00
Registration

Foreign Language: Spanish Club (Grades PreK-6, Winter)

December 5, 2023 – February 13, 2024 : Meets Tuesdays : 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Free for PDS Students! Engage in Spanish conversation and different activities, including games, dance, and multi-sensory learning. Taught by our very own Spanish teacher, Christian Enrique Sauer!

Notes:
– This program meets on Tuesdays that school is in session
– There will be 8 sessions in total
Instructor :
Christian Enrique-Sauer
Dates : December 5, 2023 – February 13, 2024 : Meets Tuesdays
Times : 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location : PDS : Gilkeson Center : map
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 : Room 9
Seats : Unlimited seats available
Fees : $200.00
Registration