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Open Art Studio
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WHS Seniors Jaime and Casey are back, offering this personalized art club for students interested in exploring a wide variety of art media, materials and techniques. Come build your passion and learn new techniques!
Perfect for Artists, Budding Artist and Struggling Artists too! Grades 6-12 Program Dates: Mondays 3:45 - 5:15pm Cost: Basic: $170 Premium: $85 |
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NEW!!!
Trailblazers 
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Kids join two of our amazing HS leaders and trek the trails surrounding Trackside every Monday afternoon! During each hike, the HS Mentors will instill each student with what they learned in Scouts. Kids will learn about utilizing a compass, identifying plant life and surviving the "treacherous wood of Wilton" if ever the need arises!
Rain or shine this club will run. Grades 6 - 12 Program Dates: Mondays 3:45 - 5:15pm Cost: Basic: $80 Premium: $40 Group Size:10 |
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Among Us
(Weekly - NEW DAY!) 
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Among Us is a Weekly registration; this gives you the opportunity to make new friends while hanging out with the old ones! Play Among Us in a private room and chat in person (rather than online) to try to identify the imposter being becoming a ghost! NOTE - THIS IS NOT THE ROLE PLAYING VERSION OF THE GAME WEEKLY REGISTRATION Grades 6,7,8 Program Dates: Mondays 3:45 - 5:15pm Cost: Basic: $10/week Premium: $5/week Group Size:10 |
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New! Outdoors Games & Sports
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We all know how important team sports are for kids! The comradery, learning about fair play and winning OR losing gracefully. Kids haven't been able to have that too much lately so we want get back to it! Every Tuesday kids will come together and play a sport.
Participants will be able to vote and choose from different options each week including activities such as Volleyball, Badminton, Newcome, Frisbee, Street Hockey, Laser Tag and more! Whenever possible this program will run outdoors. Grades 6-10 Program Dates: Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:15 Cost: $90 Group Size: 15 |
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LiveGirl!
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Trackside is excited to once again partner with Live!Girl to offer our MS Girls one of our most successful programs. Confidence Club provides girls in Grades 6-8 with a positive adult role model and creates a safe space for girls to develop self-esteem and social emotional intelligence.
Confidence Club is a facilitated discussion group that is customized for each group of girls to create a BRAVE SPACE for them to build skills and explore topics that are meaningful in their lives. Meeting as a small group with a professional mentor on a weekly basis, the curriculum-based program builds social emotional intelligence and self-esteem, the building blocks of a confident leader. Amid the pandemic, connection and confidence are more important than ever. Our Confidence Clubs allow girls to foster connections and develop social emotional intelligence and resiliency. We have also added a racial justice unit to our Confidence Clubs. As each program is customized to the girls participating, we've found that many also benefit by participating more than once during their MS years. Grades 6-8 Program Dates: Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:15 Cost: FREE (Must be a Trackside Member) Group Size: 10 |
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D&D Club
(All ages) 
Beginner & Experienced Players
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Trackside's Dungeon Masters Mike and William will guide your heroes through quests for treasure, battles with deadly foes, daring rescues, courtly intrigue, and much more.
Trackside's After School Club is open to Middle School and High School students. The Club will separate into Beginner (0 - 1 year of experience) and Experienced (1+ years of experience) to learn and develop their D&D skills and knowledge, diving deeper and deeper into the game. Grades 6-12 Program Dates: Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:15 Cost: Basic: $150 Premium: $75 Group Size:4-5 per group (2 Groups max per session) |
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HS D&D Club
(Evening) 
Eperienced Players
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Trackside's Dungeon Masters Mike will guide your heroes through quests for treasure, battles with deadly foes, daring rescues, courtly intrigue, and much more. D&D is hugely popular on college campuses and in social circles young and old... this is definitely a life long game to be played and loved.
Grades 8-12 Program Dates: Tuesdays 5:45pm - 7:00pm Cost: Basic: $150 Premium: $75 Group Size:4-5 per group |
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HS Advanced Drawing
(Evening) 
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This class is for the serious artist. Learn advanced drawing techniques from a professional artist. Steve Easterling graduated from art school, learning everything there is to know about varies mediums and went on to a successful career in art and music. This class will mimic the art experience one will have in college. Take advantage of this chance to see behind the curtain! If art is your passion this class is for you! The necessary materials list will be provided upon registration.
Grades 9-12 Program Dates: Tuesdays 5:45 - 7:00pm Cost: Basic: $ 195 Premium: $97.5 Group Size: 10 |
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Running Club (Special Time!)
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The Trackside running club is a continuation of our highly successful program led by senior runner Dhruv Rokham and his teammates. Students will be led in stretching exercises, running games, and runs on the Norwalk River Valley Trail near Trackside. This is a wonderful way to stay active and be out in nature.
Grades 6-10 Program Dates: Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm Cost: Basic: $125 Premium: $62.50 Group Size: Up to 20 |
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Drone Club
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Back by popular demand!!! Students bring their drones every week and learn how to set-up, fly and take pictures/videos with their drone. This club is for both experienced and beginner drone-pilots. The club will be facilitated by a knowledgeable HS leader, Jordan Huff who will teach the kids how to fly, race and use the awesome video capabilities on many drones!
Students may bring their own drone or purchase a Ryze Tello Drone from Trackside. Most drones require a cell phone or personal device to fly with the drone app downloaded prior to coming. Please ensure your student has their drone set-up before they arrive. Due to FAA Regulations, Drones will be flown INDOORS at Trackside. Drones may only be flown at designated and approved outdoor locations in Wilton. (Trackside is too close to the Train Station and High Tension Power Lines) Grades 6-12 Program Dates: Tuesdays 3:30-5:15pm Cost: Basic: $125 Premium: $62.50 Group Size: 4 - 10 Program must have a minimum of 4 participants to run. |
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New!
Pipe Dreams 
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STARTS 4/21 (AFTER APRIL BREAK!!!)
Love Cake Boss? Cupcake Wars? Find yourself binge watching those fabulous cake decorating shows during your downtime? Well here's your chance to become a cake-decorating connoisseur! Learn how to utilize the tools necessary to create amazing designs on cakes, cookies and even candy! This club will be facilitated by a professional so you'll have the unique opportunity to learn all those "tricks of the trade" and may be even discover your calling!!! This club is for HS only as it is not for the basic-level decorator. No experience necessary, but a "crafty predilection" would certainly help. Grades 7-12 Program Dates: Wednesdays 3:45pm - 5:15pm Cost: Basic: $150 Premium: $75 Group Size:3 Minimum; 10 Maximum |
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Green Teens
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Starts in May!
Led by experienced gardeners from the Wilton Garden Club, youth will participate in hands-on activities of designing garden beds, planting, maintaining, harvesting as well as learning how to cook with the produce grown in their gardens. There will also be an opportunity for families and friends to work the gardens over the summer months. Grades 6 - 10 Program Dates: Wednesdays 3:45 - 5:15pm Cost: FREE (Must be a Trackside Member) Group Size: 15 |
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Chess & Mind Games
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Join Teddy, one or our favorite WHS teen facilitators, as he guides you through the wonderful world of Chess and other games of strategy!
The chess board will be out every week, but other games of strategy will be introduced such as Othello, Scrabble and even Jenga! Take a break from school but still develop your brain while having fun with others! Grades 6-12 Program Dates: Thursdays 3:45 - 5:15pm Cost: Basic: $80 for all Winter Sessions Premium: $40 for all Winter Sessions Group Size: 10-16 |
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Back by popular demand!!!! PrePlay is once again being offered at Trackside! This improv class is optional pre-cursor to FreePlay at the High School. Middle school kids get the chance to peek behind the curtain and see how things are done when improving at the higher level!
Join WHS students Jake, Mairead and Olivia as they take you down the creative road to improv. Learn to think on your feet and laugh while you go. Grades 6th-8th Program Dates: Thursdays 3:45-5:15pm Cost: Basic $100 for all Winter Sessions Premium: $50 for all Winter Sessions Group size: 15 |
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HS Happy Hour
(Evening - Weekly) 
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Hang around without anyone asking you to "take out the trash" or "empty the dishwasher"! It's your opportunity to decompress while socializing with friends!
Best of all... THERE IS NO PLAN! You get to choose what you want to do. Watch a movie, play pool, air hockey and foosball? Play Spikeball or backyard volleyball with your pals? Use the stage at Trackside for an open-mike jam session? Play Trackside's newest addition... the PS5!!!! or your longtime favorite Nintendo Switch? You can even DJ for your friends in the Great Room! This is the only "game" in town right now... so come out and play!!! Snackside Cafe will be open for the best and most affordable snacks in Town! This program replaces "Master Gamers" REGISTRATION IS ON A WEEKLY BASIS Grades 9-12 Program Dates: Thursdays 5:45 - 8pm (End time flexible!!!) Cost: Basic: $10/ Week Premium: $5/ Week; Group Size: 20/ week |
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NEW DAY!!!!
Trackside is, once again, happy to provide this unique opportunity for kids to come together in a low-key, comfortable environment and VENT! These are "guided" conversations, co-facilitated by teens which will allow kids the chance to kvetch, complain, pontificate.... VENT about whatever issues they are having, big or small. You have the option of signing up for ALL dates or one at a time. Grades 7-12 Program Dates: Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cost: Basic: $5/ Week Premium: $2.50/ Week Group Size: 8/ week |
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Open Gamers (Weekly)
with a HS Only reserved room! 
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Open to all Middle School and High School Gamers, come out and enjoy playing Trackside's top games on Nintendo Switch, Wii and PS4 (No VR) each Friday afternoon. Learn and challenge our High School Mentors and compete in tournaments (included in fee) throughout the program session for bragging rights and prizes!
The Theater will be reserved for Master Gamers/ HS Players ONLY. REGISTRATION IS ON A WEEKLY BASIS Grades 6-12 (Separate gaming rooms for HS Students) Program Dates: Fridays 3:45pm - 5:30pm Cost: Basic: $10/Week; $15 on Tournament Weeks Premium: $5/ Week; $7.50 Tournament Weeks Limit: 20/ week |
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SibSquad
(Weekly) 
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Come join WHS Junior and rising Freshman, respectively, Daniella and her brother Brian as they help navigate the obstacles one might endure while supporting a sibling with special needs.
The group is specifically designed for siblings of those with special needs to come together, spread positivity, and give back to the community through various activities, while relating to and supporting one another. REGISTRATION ON A WEEKLY BASIS OR ALL 9 WEEKS AND SAVE Grades 6-10 Program Dates: Fridays 1/13 - 3/12 3:45 - 5:15pm Cost: Basic: $5/ Week Premium: $2.50/ Week Group Size: 8/ week |
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TEENS!!! HAVE A IDEA FOR AN EVENT OR PROGRAM? |
Trackside Teen Center is a registered SafePlace
Teens and kids, If you or another you know needs help, call 203.661.1911 or Text "4HELP"
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