Enrichment Classes at FTCNS

Families Together offers afternoon enrichment classes for current FTCNS students, alumni (ages 5-6), and the broader community. Topics for FTCNS’s Enrichment Classes include: Science (STEM), Visual Arts, Nature, and Performing Arts. Current and former FTCNS staff and outside content experts will teach fall, winter and spring sessions of a changing selection of classes. Sliding scale tuition is available for current and alumni students.

For more information, contact Kate Brenner at businessmanager@ftcns.org.

Winter 2026

Animal Architecture
  • Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 21 to February 25
  • Open to current and alumni FTCNS students as well as the broader community, ages 4 (by 9/1/25) to 6.
  • 10 spots available.

Welcome to Animal Architecture, where nature meets design! In this hands-on STEM enrichment class, children will explore the amazing homes animals and insects build—like bird nests, beehives, tunnels, and beaver dams. Through creative model-building and playful experiments, children will discover early math, science, and engineering concepts while learning how creatures in the wild design their perfect shelters. It’s a fun-filled journey of curiosity, creativity, and construction! Taught by Ann Gadzikowski and Kirsten Ruckdeschel.

Animal Architecture Application – Winter 2026

Kids in Motion
  • Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 27 to March 3
  • Open to current and alumni FTCNS students as well as the broader community, ages 3 1/2 (by 9/1/25) to 6.
  • 10 spots available.

Get ready to move, groove, and play in Kids in Motion! This active and creative class is designed to explore the joy of movement through fun yoga poses, playful dancing, and energetic games. With music, laughter, and lots of active play, children will build coordination, confidence, and a love for staying active—all while having a blast with friends. Let’s get those wiggles out and bodies moving in the most joyful way! Taught by Molly Roudebush and Jill Victorine.