50 Cherry Hill Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-921-0489
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Afternoon Enrichment Programs
Afternoon Enrichment
Our Afternoon Enrichment program is a wonderful opportunity for our
children to learn new skills and experience more in-depth learning. It
is available Monday through Friday from 12:00pm, when our morning
session ends, until 2:30pm. It includes time for children to eat their
packed lunch and have a short rest. It is open to toilet-trained
children in the 3s, 4s and 5s classes. Children that are enrolled in
CHNS's morning sessions may register for Afternoon Enrichment prior to
the start of the year or add sessions as the year progresses. Drop-ins
are usually permitted if space is available. For more information about
schedules and pricing, email the registrar at
registrar@cherryhillnurseryschool.org.
Starting this spring, if space allows, families whose children do not
attend the CHNS morning session may enroll their children, age three
through six, in one or more of our Afternoon Enrichment programs, from
12:15pm to 2:30pm. The cost is $30 per day and children are enrolled
in 8-week sessions. The next session begins on 3/19.
Each session is a mixed-age group of up to 16 children.
Our current Afternoon Enrichment Schedule:
Forest School —
On Monday and Thursday afternoons, we conduct our Forest School. At
CHNS, we are passionate about connecting children with nature. In our
Forest School, our children spend an engaging afternoon immersed in
nature in our very own backyard (which happens to be the Mountain
Lakes Nature Preserve!) Children learn about the plants, insects
and animals that live there, develop compassion for the natural world,
and experience tremendous developmental benefits. We are so proud of
our budding environmentalists. They have inspired us to deepen our own
connections to the natural world and to extend an invitation to all of
the young children in our community to experience authentic nature
immersion.
"Loose Parts" Play —
On Tuesday afternoons, the children engage in "loose parts" play.
This is really when our kids to put their imaginations to work! "Loose
parts" refers to a variety of interesting and novel objects that the
children can interact with on their own terms and in their own unique
way. The parts might include natural objects such as pinecones,
shells, smooth rocks, bark or feathers; or man-made objects such as
paper tubes, ribbons, caps, buttons, and fabrics. The kids' innate
creativity, curiosity and motivation inspire them to interact with the
parts in the most interesting ways. As we observe these child-led free
play sessions, we witness our children expressing the pure genius of
childhood that is so treasured at CHNS.
Fitness Fun —
On Wednesday afternoons our kids get moving. We take this opportunity
to bring in outside instructors to introduce some new skills such as
soccer, gymnastics or yoga. While having a great time, the kids
develop gross motor skills and practice good sportsmanship.
Spanish Playgroup —
Friday afternoons, we have our Spanish Playgroup. Early exposure to foreign languages helps children develop important skills. Our hands-on, interactive Spanish playgroup incorporates movement and music. Children have fun and make friends while they experience many wonderful cognitive benefits. This is the perfect program for families who plan to send their children to Community Park School’s Dual Language Spanish program for Kindergarten.