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Let the FATFUN team plan your next party!We will customize each party based on the ages and interest of the child.  Popular choices have included Yoga with Karma Kids, Build-a-Bear, Hip Hop Dance, Nora’s Arty Party, our all new Pajama Party, and the always crowd pleasing BIG Gym Sports. Call us with your ideas.

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With all of the exciting activities we offer, you are sure to find one that will thrill your child. Students may participate in as little as one day per week, or as many as five.

Join us for supervised play for Lower School students before school begins. Meet in the Common Room.

4:30–to–5:30PM

8:00–to–8:25AM

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Extended Day is a free-play program which includes a nutritious snack, quiet games, books and arts and crafts.

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gradEs 2–4Homework Help is a place to complete homework with extra support. Students are guided in organizing work, prioritizing assignments and developing techniques to answer their own questions.

Please see registration page at end of booklet for trimester rates and drop-in rates. Note that some activities have ad-ditional fees listed with the class descriptions.

Comic Book Creationsinstructor Nicole Parcher, Visting ArtistCalling all comic book lovers! Make your own comic book, using your imagination to create heroes and villains with untold super powers. Comic book artists will also make a poster, card game, mini movie strip and a T-shirt—all featuring their own character designs.Open to 2nd-4th graders.WORKSHOP FEE $150

Cooking Up a Storyinstructors Nyesha and AshleyRoll-up those sleeves, fasten those aprons, but wait...we can't forget to read! Children will be able to explore the world of cooking through a single story. This FAT phenomenon brings stories to life; transforming into tasty, sweet, and yummy eats. Join Nyesha and Ashley for some cooking with a literary twist!MATERIAL FEE $75

CATS TennisBe part of this innovative program that allows us to offer tennis instruction right here at Friends! Perfected by veteran tennis professionals and child education specialists, CATS lessons and exercises are carefully tailored to support children's physical and motor skill development. Children will learn how to swing, volley and use proper footwork. With a focus on fair play and positive attitude, students will play real games each week. Limited enrollment.Open to K–3rd graders. WORKSHOP FEE $350

Karma Kids Circus YogaCircusYoga blends the consciousness of yoga with the communal celebration of circus. Here, we foster connection, play, trust and skill building through a wide range of experiences, including Group Games, Flying Partner Yoga, Partner Acrobatics, Thai Massage, Circus Skills (such as juggling, balancing, devil sticks, spinning plates, etc.), Group Invention and more. Enjoy the spirit of community as we explore circus and yoga that is both accessible and adventurous. And learn how to "FLY!"Open to 2nd–4th graders.WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE $375

Basketball Stars of NYBasketball Stars are back at Friends toprovide you with the best basketballinstruction from the top coaches in the city!Join our after school program and learnhow to play the game the right way whileparticipating in weekly games. The programis carefully constructed to teach you theright way to shoot, defend, rebound andmuch more. Coaches from Basketball Starsinclude former Division 1 College players.Don’t miss out on the chance to be the nextBasketball Star of NY!Open to 2–4th graders.WORKSHOP FEE $275

Rocking Lego Robotics withTEKintellectStudents learn to design and construct original, mechanized models from Lego® components. They receive instruction regarding the scientific principles embedded in the models, and then proceed quickly to a fun, hands-on, multi-sensory experience, in which they construct the models and play with them. Carousels, cranes, dune buggies, conveyer belts, windmills and more will come to life in your child’s hands, through their own effort and ingenuity! Open to K-2nd graders.WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE $375

4th Grade Homework HelpFourth Graders can jump start their homework every day of the week. This program will provide students with the help and structure they need to complete their assignments.

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Clay Worldinstructor Jorge Cruz, Character Sculptor

Using special modeling clay, instructorsfrom Miami Beach’s Clay World will help students create figurines of animals, people,monsters and more! All creations builtduring class can be taken home. You mustgo to clayworld.org to see for yourself someof the creative projects to come!WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE: $285

In the Art Room with Norainstructor Nora Chavooshian,

Artist + DesignerStart with a mess and end up with art! In this combination workshop of 2D and 3D projects, you will learn how to build creations such as toys, sculptures, and life-like models, as well as paint and draw with opaque and transparent mediums, including Tie Dye! By using multiple materials, you'll discover that there are way more than three dimensions to our creativity!MATERIAL FEE $125

Rocking Lego Robotics withTEKintellectStudents learn to design and constructoriginal, mechanized models from Lego®components. They receive instruction regarding the scientific principals embeddedin the models, and then proceed quickly toa fun, hands-on, multi-sensory experience,in which they construct the models andplay with them. Carousels, cranes, dunebuggies, conveyer belts, windmills andmore will come to life in your child’s hands,through their own effort and ingenuity! Open to 3rd and 4th graders.WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE $375

Sit and Knitinstructor: Julie Brush, Knit-Wit

An exciting opportunity for beginners tolearn the fundamentals of knitting, andadvanced students can hone their skills.Participants will learn everything fromcasting on, knitting, purling and bindingoff, to cabling, reading patterns and

garment shaping.Open to 2nd-4th graders.MATERIAL FEE $195

FAT FunhouseToo many fun FAT Choices? Can’t decide what class to take? Well now you don’t have to! Our new program offering free-choiceactivities in a nurturing, creative and educationally stimulating environment. Everyday choices will include art activities, cooking, Legos, block-building and outdoor play. Expect surprise visits from your favorite FAT teachers. Remember F.A.T is F.U.N!!

Skate Club≥off-campus instructor Kevin Banahan, Skate YogiIn the third trimester, the FAT skateboarding club transitions from indoors to outdoors. For March and April, hop on the bus to Skate Brooklyn for a private session at the indoor mini half-pipe and skate facility in Park Slope. In May and June, we'll be skating the Friends rooftop with a new arrangement of ramps and obstacles each week. There's something for everyone whether you're a seasoned thrasher or just starting out--no experience necessary. For beginners, we will cover the basics of skateboarding such as balance, pushing and turning. The more advanced can learn to shred the ramps, ollies, grinds and other tricks. Skateboard, pads and helmet required. Group will return at 5:30 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION AND PROGRAM FEE $375

Super Soccer StarsGet the ball rolling! Join Super Soccer Stars,NYC’s most popular Soccer-skills program.Students will greatly improve their soccerskills through fun and engaging warm-ups,drills, and games. Dynamic Internationalcoaches work with every student to developself-confidence and teamwork in a non-competitive environment. Open to K-3rdgraders.WORKSHOP FEE $295

4th Grade Homework HelpSee Monday.

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Bladinginstructor Matt Schlee, Hockey FanaticOne of the safest sports around and a proven workout, FATsters have the opportunity to join the blading craze by learning the moves from an "inline" pro! Basic skating instruction will include striding, turning, stopping, crossovers and much more. Blades, helmets, and pads required.

NY Empire Baseball≥off-campusStudents will be grouped by age and skill, and engage in a series of lessons and games throughout the season. The lessons include baserunning, throwing, pitching, catching, hitting, infielding, outfielding, in addition to on-field communication and situational awareness. NY Empire Baseball has a unique culture, built around hustle, hard work and teamwork. Lessons in respect, honesty, discipline, and work ethic are woven into the fabric of everything we teach. Program will be held in Central Park and Empire’s Indoor Arena at 243 W60th Street. Children will return to school at 5:30pm.Open to 1st- 4th graders.TRANSPORTATION AND PROGRAM FEE: $650

Woodworkinginstructor Madeleine Stern, Vice PresidentLet’s measure, saw, hammer and drill! Possible projects include: treasure boxes, toys, doll furniture, sculptures, birdhouses, puzzles, etc, etc. Students can follow their passions with technical support from Madeleine. We will never be bored!Open to K-2nd graders.WORKSHOP FEE $95

FAT FunhouseToo many FUN FAT Choices? Can’t decide what class to take? Well now you don’t have to! Our new program offering free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative and educationally stimulating environment. Everyday choices will include Art activities, cooking, Legos, Block-building and outdoor play. Expect surprise visits from Your favorite FAT teachers. Remember F.A.T is F.U.N!!

Karma Kids Everything Yoga!All the yoga fun with a focus on our favorite themes for each class! Every week, we’ll have a different theme—Circus Yoga, Partner Yoga, Butterfly Yoga, Group Yoga, American Doll Yoga, Yoga Games, and more! All of our favorite parts of yoga will culminate in an amazing show that we’ll collectively prepare for grownups at the end of the trimester. This is the ultimate yoga experience! Come, Play, Yoga! WORKSHOP FEE $350

Child’s Play NY: Roald Dahl on StageJoin us as we explore the wild and wondrous worlds of our favorite children’s author! We rehearse a fully staged production of a Roald Dahl book and delve into acting technique, comedic timing and character development. Song and spoken-word poetry also by Dahl will augment our rehearsal process. Class will end at 4:45pm.Open to 2nd-4th graders.WORKSHOP FEE: $250

Ceramicsinstructor Nicole Parcher, Visting ArtistPinch, roll, carve, model—explore and push the limits of clay’s structural properties. We will create animals, landscapes, and abstract constructions as well as cups, plates and bowls. All students will take home fired and glazed work.Open to 1st–4th graders.WORKSHOP FEE $195

4th Grade Homework HelpSee Monday.

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Basketball Stars of NYBasketball Stars are coming to Friends to provide you with the best basketball instruction from the top coaches in the city! Join our after school program and learn how to play the game the right way while participating in weekly games. The program is carefully constructed to teach you the right way to shoot, defend, rebound and much more. Coaches from Basketball Stars include former Division 1 College players. Don’t miss out on the chance to be the next Basketball Star of NY!Open to K–2nd graders.WORKSHOP FEE $275

BSNY Xtreme FootballKick off the third trimester with a spirited drive toward the end zone! Whether our field is the Outer Courtyard or the Playroof, “touch-tackle” rules will ensure safety and excitement while we run, block and pass for yards. This is an all-weather class so lace up your boots and grab a pair of gloves because were playing straight through till June! Fun is only a first down away!Open to 2nd–4th graders. WORKSHOP FEE $ 250

Take Me to the Water≥off-campusWhether you are a beginning swimmer oryou want to be on our swim team, we makeswimming fun. Join the Take Me To TheWater Swim School at our private, heatedindoor swimming pool for swim lessons. Allclasses are in small groups (1-on-2 to 2-on-4) based on each child’s age and ability.Our expert instructors specialize in teachingchildren, using our unique and creativetechniques that encourages them to advancetheir skills. Group Returns at 5:30pm.Limited enrollment.TRANSPORTATION AND INSTRUCTION FEE $550

Puppet’s and Performance with Norainstructor Nora ChavooshianIn this class we’ll create puppets, and marionettes with clay, plaster, paper mache, fabrics and more. Our puppets can be any creature we can imagine, as we breathe life into our creations. We’ll give them movement, personalities and purpose as we build our own puppet theater, write scripts and mount shows that match our imaginations.WORKSHOP FEE $175

FAT FunhouseToo many fun FAT Choices? Can’t decide what class to take? Well now you don’t have to! Our new program offering free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative and educationally stimulating environment. Everyday choices will include Art activities, cooking, Legos, Block- building and outdoor play. Expect surprise visits from Your favorite FAT teachers. Remember F.A.T is F.U.N!!

Dazzling Discoveries Hands-on ScienceLaunch a rocket, erupt a volcano, create a science circus, dig for dinosaur bones, make and reveal invisible ink, design and test cars and flying objects—discover the physical world through these and other exciting projects with Dazzling Discoveries’ hands-on science program. Through kid-friendly experiments and projects, students explore magnetism, chemical reactions, air pressure, outer space, animal habitats, the human body, flight, and other wondrous real-life topics. Each week, children create take-home projects that incorporate the science theme of the class.Open to K-2nd graders.WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE $325

4th Grade Homework HelpSee Monday.

THURSDAY

Chorusinstructor Joanna Pickett,

Choral DirectorCome, sing! This is an opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic singers and vocalists to explore more challenging choral material. With enough participation, part singing will be introduced, along with popular songs and special youth-oriented choral arrangements. Healthy and natural development of the young person's singing voice is the underlying principle of the group.Open to 2nd–4th graders. WORKSHOP FEE $300

Dodgeballinstructor Kevin Banahan, Average JoeFinally, a sports game for the masses! Whether you like to charge the line with a CC Sabathia throwing arm or prefer to hide and wait with the sneakiness of a chess master, dodgeball offers fun and excitement to every style of player. We will mix it up by alternating between the three sets of rules—Army, Jailhouse and Elimination. Open to 2nd–4th graders.

Explore Engineering & Robotics + Dazzling DiscoveriesExplore and create using batteries, lights, motors, robotics devices, construction materials (Lego, Knex, etc.) and lots of recyclables (cardboard, bottles, egg cartons, old CDs, etc.). Using the principles of engineering mechanics and physics to understand how and why things work the way they do, students will learn problem solving, basic robotics, simple programming, design process and construction skills. Create unique interactive projects. Open to 3rd and 4th graders.WORKSHOP FEE $350

Chess Clubinstructor Peter Barkman, Chess MasterOpen to players of all levels. Beginners will be introduced to the fundamentals of the game, basic strategy and tactics. More advanced students will learn and study correct opening strategy, middle game planning and basic end game theory. Children will also learn how to read and write chess notation.INSTRUCTOR FEE $200

FAT FunhouseToo many fun FAT Choices? Can’t decide what class to take? Well now you don’t have to! Our new program offering free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative and educationally stimulating environment. Everyday choices will include Art activities, cooking, Legos, Block-building and outdoor play. Expect surprise visits from Your favorite FAT teachers. Remember F.A.T is F.U.N!!

Child’s Play NY: Mini Musical: Peter PanThis session introduces children to the world of the Broadway musical. We will “play” with the story, music and characters from the beloved Peter Pan and work on songs that are appropriate for developing voices and exciting to perform. Creative movement combined with choreography gives the students an artistic physical outlet. Theater games and artwork surrounding Peter and his crew, support the children’s understanding of how to create a character. Class culminates in a performance of our character-driven improvisations, songs and dances. Open to K-2nd graders.WORKSHOP FEE: $250.00

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RegistrationRegistration form and payment are due February 16, 2015. Any registration received after will be processed only if space remains, and a late registration fee will be assessed.

late registration fee $50Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by payment in full. Please make all checks payable to Friends Seminary, and send to the attention of FAT, not to the Business Office. Phone registrations will not be accepted.

Tuition aid is available. A maximum of 75% financial aid is available to those who receive aid for the academic year. Please call for details.

Children may drop or change a class within the first two weeks of the trimester. If space is available, children may add classes at any time but classes will not be pro-rated.

After March 13, 2015, refunds or credits will not be given for changes to enrollment status.

Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

Holidaysmemorial dayMay 25

Drop-insInstead of a note, parents are now required to submit a drop-in form on the morning of the drop-in day. Drop-in forms are available in all Lower School classrooms and in the Lower School Office. Please call the FAT office to check on availability.

early bird drop-ins $9

f.a.t. drop-ins$0–$45 activity fee $68$50+ activity fee $78Daily drop-in rates are conditional upon the activity's fees.

extended day & homework drop-ins $31

Late Pick-upIf a child is picked up late more than twice in a trimester, the school has the right to refuse to accept that child in the Extended Day Program.late pickup fee $25After 6pm there will be a $1-per-minute late charge.

QuestionsCall the Office of Extended Programs at 646·979·5035 ext. 5065 or email FAT@friendsseminary.org.

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