What's more fun than building robots and getting them ready to compete! If your kid has a love for: want to know 'how things work', building things, taking them apart, inventing, science, math and/or engineering......this is FOR THEM.
Robotics club is best suited for kids who can focus & want to learn how to build a robot & prepare for competition. Must be able to use tools safely (with supervision) and work well in a small group, with 2 incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable high school leaders. **This is a double session that runs Fall & Winter. MONDAYS: 3:30-5:15 DATES: 9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 Does not meet: 9/26 Rosh Hashanah, 10/10 Columbus Day, 11/21 Conference Days, 1/16 MLK Day or school vacations. $500 (can pay in installments) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Taught by Luke McKay & Marcos Fliam, both actively invovled in the Wilton High School Robotics Club |
We'll be kickin’ it old school like jamming in your parent’s garage. This is a casual, fun, rock band. An introduction to what it might feel like to play music in a band.
Some experience picking up and playing an instrument is necessary. The program is designed to be inclusive, fun & musical. Bring your own instrument. We'll have keyboards & some hand percussion available. MONDAYS: 3:30-5:15 (8 weeks) DATES: 9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31. 11/7, 11/14 No class: 9/26 Rosh Hashanah, 10/10 Columbus Day $240 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
MEET THE LEADER: Ray Bryant is a seasoned performer & educator. Examples of his music can be heard on Survivor, Fear Factor, and Born to Explore.
He has performed with Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and Director Gus VanZant He performed at CBGB’s in the late 90’s and never stage dove but has definitely slipped off into the crowd once or twice. We're thrilled to have him debut GARAGE BAND at Trackside. |
High school leaders & sisters Abby & Maddie Phelan are teaming up to offer your middle school student a little extra homework help in Math. You're welcome!
Bring your homework, share what's tripping you up, come for general help or maybe because you LOVE math. They're here for it all. Sign up for the entire 8 weeks or one session at a time. MONDAYS: 3:30-5:15 (8 weeks) DATES: 9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31. 11/7, 11/14 No class: 9/26 Rosh Hashanah, 10/10 Columbus Day FULL SEASON $150 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER PAY PER CLASS $25 |
D&D is a core offering at Trackside and for good reason.
Come experience the world of heroic fantasy. The core of D&D is storytelling. You and your friends tell a story together, guiding your heroes through quests for treasure, battles with deadly foes, daring rescues, courtly intrigue, and much more. Those who dip their toes in the waters of D&D usually end up a lifelong player. For beginners, our dungeon masters walk you through the entire experience, once you've got the basics down, you can level up to our more experienced group. MONDAYS: 3:30 - 5:15 (8 weeks) Beginner Group MONDAYS 5:15 - 7p (8 weeks) Experienced Group? DATES: 9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31. 11/7, 11/14 No class: 9/26 Rosh Hashanah, 10/10 Columbus Day $200 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Eli has many connections with Broadway & off-Broadway actors and will look to bring in a guest professional actor to help coach some scenes & season will end with a Q&A session for cast members and their famillies. |
You're in for a treat from our leader Eli. He's chosen the play, '10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse' because it showcases each performers' talents with fun & zany characters. It guarantees a blast for the performers & audience alike! Along with rehearsing for the show, actors will learn techniques such as character work to learn how to be a better performer. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TUESDAYS 3:30 - 5:15pm DATES: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18 10/25, 11/8, 11/15 **Tech on 11/14 & 11/15, 3:30 - 6pm Performance on Wednesday 11/16 @ 7pm $210 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (covers the cost of the rights to the show, scripts, + any additonal items needed like props, set pieces etc.) |
Mia, our experienced & passionate artisan is back and she's serving up her creative crafts(wo)manship in our workshop / artist loft. It's the latest and greatest place to hang at Trackside.
Learn how to design & create custom body art, in addition to trying your hand at creating detailed and unqiue jewely pieces. This class will cover both of these crafts while also incorporting elements of traditional art. Exercise your creativty and craftmanship through these exciting & unique art forms. The experience may also prove to be meditative and inspiring. TUESDAYS 3:30 - 5:15pm DATES: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18 10/25, 11/8, 11/15 $200 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (fee covers cost of supplies) |
Another signature offering, Preplay/Improv allows kids exposure to theater, comedy, acting, & collaborating with others in a way that's fun, low pressure & spontaneous.
Preplay at Trackside is a well-oiled machine, run by our talented high school leaders who are filled with passion, knowledge & experience. This is an incredible oppportunity to learn & practice the art of IMPROV, which has many benefits. There's lots of laughter at Trackside on IMPROV days! The Fall season usually ends with a performance for the parents. WEDNESDAYS: 3:30-5:15 (8 weeks) DATES: /14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 Not Meeting: 10/5 Yom Kippur $200 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
A new and awesome addition to Trackside programming, we're thrilled to offer GLEE CLUB.
Join high school leader Henry Purcell, with a co-leader on paino and get ready to sing, sing, sing. The goal is to enjoy and appreciate music but you'll also learn techniques for singing specific songs in the genre of mostly pop & rock. This club will work on 3-4 songs over the course of the season. The last class ends with a mini-performance. A student of GLEE CLUB himself in middle school, this is a true full-circle moment, as Henry brings his depth of experience & passion to leading this special program. WEDNESDAYS: 3:30-5:15 (8 weeks) DATES: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 (brief performance on 11/9 from 5-5:30p) Not Meeting: 10/5 Yom Kippur $200 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Kids and parents have asked, we've happily said YES!
It's a day of FREESTYLE hanging out at Trackside. Come yourself or with a few friends. High school leaders will be on hand offering up some different options: basketball, chess, gaming. Build things or make art in our WORKSHOP LOFT. Hang at the cafe, play pool or air hockey. Try something new or not. The space is YOURS. THURSDAYS: 3:30-5:15 (runs 12 weeks) DATES: 9/15. 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 REGISTER FOR FULL SEASON: $200 or PAY WEEKLY: $20 per session CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Do you like history? Are you intrigued by current events, pop culture, or science? Would you like to increase your knowledge in topics like literature, mythology, geography, sports, music, and more that go beyond the classroom and even the middle school level?
Come join the Middlebrook Quiz Bowl Club at Trackside! We offer an exciting opportunity for middle schoolers to develop your passion in a group that makes learning fast-paced, thrilling, and rewarding! Quiz bowl is a fun, dynamic, friendly academic competition involving students collaborating in teams to answer trivia-style buzzer questions against others with a similar passion. There will be opportunities to compete against other schools across the country! Join a welcoming, tightly-woven community of fellow quiz bowlers. FRIDAYS: 3:30-5:15 (runs 9 weeks) DATES: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 $200 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Ultimate Frisbee comes to Trackside!
This club is designed to take new and old players in grades 6-8 and give them a place to make friends & learn to play the incredible game of Ultimate Frisbee. Players will learn the basics of the game, new ways of throwing the frisbee and different strategies. Games will be played each week. Club meets at Trackside & will walk with leaders to Merwin Meadows, using a trail, for games. Pick-up at Trackside. FRIDAYS: 3:30-5p (runs 8 weeks) DATES: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 $150 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
GAMER FALL FRIDAYS!
Another core offering at Trackside. Come hang and game. We've got PS5, Nintendo Switch & Wii. All games must be rated Teen or below. "Shooter" games are not permitted in afterschool clubs. FRIDAYS: 3:30-5:15 (runs 9 weeks) DATES: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 FULL SEASON: $175 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER PAY PER WEEK: $25 |
Trackside Teen Center is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization devoted to providing our youth a safe & fun place to socialize with their peers, engage in enriching activites, and enjoy themselves.
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