Junior Passport and Riverside Club House
A variety of classes are offered in the Junior Passport after-school program. As classes run on a trimester schedule, children can explore multiple activities within the course of the school year. Classes are held on the Riverside Campus from 2:45 - 3:30 pm, and periodically, from 3:45-4:30 pm.
The Riverside Club House program extends the day until 5:30 pm for students in the Little Lions Program, Full-day 3s, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. The Club House Program provides a place to enjoy open play with friends, snack and story, and gym time. Children 3 years old and up have the opportunity to join Junior Passport after-school activities run by our team of enrichment specialists.
For questions regarding the Junior Passport or Club House Program, please email Shalini Trehan at strehan@dwight.edu or Linda Fussell at lfussell@dwight.edu. Please email ecdextendedday@dwight.edu by 1 pm of the day requested if you would like your child to attend. You will receive a confirmation from a member of our team.
Sample Activities
Basketball Stars of NY
Basketball Stars of NY stands out as the premier teaching program in New York, by building character with positive reinforcement through teaching fundamental basketball skills in an environment with an overwhelming coach to athlete ratio. Emphasis is placed on skill improvement, teamwork, sportsmanship, communication, and accountability for all participants. Quality coaching and programming form the foundation of Basketball Stars of NY.
Mandarin
In this Mandarin class, students learn how to have fun with language! Students will engage in interactive hands-on activities, games, and child-centric lessons while learning conversational Mandarin as well as the Mandarin characters. Our instructor masterfully engages and nurtures children’s innate capacity to absorb language through a progressive series of exciting lessons that are organized around various themes. Children learn to sing and dance, as they learn a language through verbal, visual, and tactile associations.
Musicals: Aladdin
Come be part of the magic of Aladdin! Let your imagination soar while we embark on this adventure to a Whole New World! Taught by the pros at the DramaZone, this class features songs, dances, and scenes from the hit Broadway show! Each class teaches singing, dancing, and acting while preparing a show for friends and family during the last class. Group numbers are emphasized and our goal is to have fun while bringing out your child’s talents. Singing teaches rhythm and math; acting teaches diction and promotes confidence; and dancing teaches coordination and helps with flexibility. No experience necessary.
Science Lab
Come join the fun in Studio with Ms. Sarah Bogdan, as she guides your child on a journey through many scientific explorations. Students will use the scientific method of “observation, measurement, and experiment” as well as the “formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.” Get ready to dig deep, test your theories, and prove your hypotheses! Price includes all materials.
Scooter Pie Rolling Fitness
Children love to roll! Prepare your child for the basis of all roller sports with this full-body aerobic workout, designed to develop balance, coordination, focus, strength, and stability. Taught by the experts at the DramaZone, this whirling class is filled with fun exercises, games, and obstacle courses.
Sculpture
Our little sculptors create three-dimensional objects d’art by learning how to shape and combine materials. Students enjoy working materials by removal (such as carving) or assembling by using glue. Our artists, guided by Ms. Mitchell, a studio art major, will be forming, collaging, and gluing using clay, dough, wood, soap, paper, tape, beans, foam, and stone in this wonderfully creative class. Happy sculpting!