MONDAYS
Taught by Luke McKay & Marcos Fliam,
both actively invovled in the Wilton High School Robotics Club |
The Trackside robotics club will focus on designing, building and coding a robot that is able to compete in real competitions and scrimmages through VEX Robotics.
Members will learn how to work as a team, in addition to learning the basics of coding, engineering, and designing, as well as learning how to problem solve. The challenge we are working around is called “Spin Up.” This club is a fun introduction to the complexities of robotics! 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 No class: 9/26 Rosh Hashanah, 10/10 Columbus Day, 11/21 Conference Days, 1/16 MLK Day or school vacations. $500 REGISTRATION CLOSED |
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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: 6-7pm (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 $18 |
All D & D sessions for the Fall 2022 are SOLD OUT.
Please add your name to our wait list so that we can contact you regarding future sessions. We will get back to you right away & are working to accommodate everybody. |
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. This Fall we're offering 4 D&D Groups, limit 5 students per group. MONDAYS: 3:30 - 5:15 pm (8 weeks) 1. Beginner Middle School Group 2. Experienced Middle School Group MONDAYS 5:30 - 7:15 pm (8 weeks) 3. Experienced High School Group 4. "Open" Beginner - for all grades 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 REGISTRATION CLOSED |
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Open art club provides guided art projects while allowing kids to freely explore their artistic abilities.
Each week will feature different activities such as painting, sketching, clay, tie dye and more! Students will also have the opportunity to use materials each week to come up with their own project designs and creations. The club will be run by Lauren and Lydia, two high school sophomores who have varying experiences studying art yet share a passion for creativity and expression. 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 |
TUESDAYS
** STARTS IN OCTOBER **
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Alex, a senior at Wilton High School will be teaching the basics of Sign Language in the hopes of getting kids excited and ready for sign language at the High School Level.
Members will learn how to sign the ABCs, in addition to learning fingerspelling, colors, and around-the-house signs. We'll learn a little bit about Deaf culture and how to be respectful when learning sign language. This program is best suited for students able to focus, work well in a small group or by yourself, and able to connect with your amazing instructor Alex. This is a unique opportunity not typically open to middle school students. We're thrilled to bring ASL to Trackside. TUESDAYS 3:30 - 5:15 pm DATES: 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 No class: 10/ 11, 11/8, 11/22, $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 families. |
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 - 5:15 pm DATES: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8: 3:30 to 6:00 pm 11/11: 3:30 to 5:30 pm Performance@ 5:00 pm $210 REGISTRATION CLOSED (covers the cost of the rights to the show, scripts, + any additional items needed like props, set pieces etc.) |
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It's not just a running club. It's BEYOND.
Ava created this program because she's passionate about introducing kids to the skills they will be exposed to in track beyond just running. Students will practice and go over the basics of a variety of field events such as the long jump and hurdles as well as short distance sprinting techniques like how to effectively use starting blocks. We will also briefly talk about nutrition and how to feel your best before a race! The goal is to help kids who are interested in possibly joining a more competitive, high school level team in the future explore the sport in a more relaxed & fun environment. TUESDAYS 3:30 - 5:15pm DATES: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15 No class: 11/8 No School $200 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
WEDNESDAYS
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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 opportunity 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: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 No class: 10/5 Yom Kippur $200 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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The Wilton Garden Club and Trackside Teen Center team up annually to offer the Green Teens program, a truly unique and wonderful program for middle school students.
Students will be involved with creating and maintaining vegetable gardens, learning about the importance of healthy foods, and give back to the community as the produce they grow will be donated to the Wilton Food Pantry. LEARN MORE HERE WEDNESDAYS: 3:30-5p DATES: 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 No class: 10/5 Yom Kippur NO FEE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
THURSDAYS
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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 No class: 11/17, 11/24 Conferences and Thanksgiving REGISTER FOR FULL SEASON: $200 or PAY WEEKLY: $20 per session CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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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 unique jewelry pieces. Mia will be hanging in our new WORKSHOP LOFT during Thursday Freestyle Days for anyone interested exercising their creativity and craftsmanship through these exciting & unique art forms. THURSDAYS 3:30 - 5:15pm DATES: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15 No class: 11/8 No School FEE COVERED THROUGH FREESTYLE PROGRAM |
FRIDAYS
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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 |
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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. Ultimate is a fun and energetic non-contact sport open to players of all skill levels. Players will learn the basics of the game, new ways of throwing the frisbee and different strategies. Games will be played each week. Watch Ultimate In Action Here 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 |
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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 |
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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.
Photos and videos may be taken during drop-in hours, programs, events and rentals for promotional and behavior review purposes. Trackside Teen Center of Wilton and it's programs, camps & special events are not licensed by the CT Office of Early Childhood. © Trackside, the Teen Center of Wilton. All rights reserved 2022 |
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