The Conservancy offers two new Early Childhood programs for our littlest Preservers – from infants through 30 months – to introduce the healthful concepts of yoga and the wonders of the natural environment here at the Sands Point Preserve. Parents/Caregivers can enjoy this special time together with their children.
2020 WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
WEDNESDAY – YOGA
January 22 – May 20 (no class 2/19, 3/11, 4/8, 4/15)
9:00 – 9:45 am: Infant to 9 months with parent/caregiver
Adults are carefully guided through age-appropriate yoga sessions by instructor Nicole Asselta, a registered yoga teacher, who holds a Masters of Social Work from Hunter University and a certificate in Bioethics and Medical Humanities from New York University. She teaches extensively at schools and centers in the region.
WEDNESDAY – MOVEMENT & NATURE
Winter (6 weeks): January 22 – March 4 (no class 2/19)
Spring: (8 weeks): March 18 – May 20 (no class 4/8, 4/15)
10:00 – 11:15 am: 18 – 30 months with parent/caregiver
Children and their parents/caregivers will discover the natural world around them through guided nature walks, outdoor exploration, and age-appropriate movement exercise. Each week will feature a different topic as we visit various locations across the Preserve, culminating in an indoor yoga session. Classes are taught by Nicole Asselta and the Conservancy’s Education Manager, Tracy Strianese, who holds a BA in Education and has extensive experience teaching in schools and museums.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
YOGA:
Fourteen 45-minute classes x $15/class = $210/child*
MOVEMENT & NATURE:
Winter: Six 45-minute classes x $15/class = $90/child*
Spring: Eight 45-minute classes x $15/class = $120/child*
Contact info@sandspointpreserve.org for more information and to register. Please indicate the choice of class title, time, and day of the week in your note.
*Additional parking fee per day: $15 per car or FREE for Conservancy members. For this and many other Membership benefits, please join the Conservancy with a 12-month membership.