Category: Auxiliary Programs

IPS Specialty Classes and After School Programs

The Green Room children strengthen their math skills during technology class.

The International Preschools welcomed back in-person specialty classes and after school programs during the 2021-2022 school year.

Once a week, all of the children at both locations attend music, library, and movement classes, facilitated by Mr. Doug, Miss Talcott, and Ms. Peggy, respectively.. The Green and Pre-K classes attend technology class as well, taught by Ms. Chelsea at 76th Street and Ms. Karen at 86th Street. The Green Rooms primarily work on skills such as patterning, sequencing, counting with correspondence, and more using education iPad apps. The Pre-K Rooms use both the iPad and a mini-robot called Cubetto to learn about coding. Green and Pre-K classes at 86th Street also participate in art class with Ms. Deb, using clay and other mediums.

The Red Rooms at both locations enjoy Art Farm classes once a month during the spring semester. Art Farm NYC’s resident animal expert, Ms. Gabby, visits the Red Room with animals for the children to observe, touch, and interact with.

Ms. Gabby from the Art Farm NYC handles a turtle for a Red Room child.

Our after school programs returned for Green and Pre-K Rooms this year, to our students’ delight. Programs such as soccer (via Super Soccer Stars), chess (through Chess at Three), TADA! Theater, and art (provided by IPS teachers Ms. Dalia and Ms. Deb) are available for families to choose from. After school programs add a new layer of learning onto a child’s day, where they can socialize with friends, hone a new skill, or build upon an established interest.

Here are some photos from our specialty classes and after school programs at both IPS locations:

  • Clay with Ms. Deb.
  • Music with Mr. Doug
  • Movement with Ms. Peggy
  • Miss Talcott helps each child select a book to bring home every week.
  • Mr. Doug invites a student to help lead the music class.
  • Stretching with Ms. Peggy during movement class.
  • Music with Mr. Doug
  • Clay with Ms. Deb
  • Art Farm NYC with Ms. Gabby
  • Art Farm NYC with Ms. Gabby
  • After school chess class (via Chess at Three) with Pre-K 2 students
  • Large and small movements abound with Ms. Peggy’s class at 86th Street.

For more information about our after school and specialty classes, visit our website.

Interested in applying to our school? Learn more about the admissions process here.

Summer Camp Returns to The International Preschools!

Camp is back! Although COVID-19 derailed the summer camp season in 2020, the IPS community is happily welcoming our fun-filled summer session back to its students and teachers in June 2021.

Camp is back for Summer 2021!

Here’s what to expect from IPS Summer Camp 2021, and why you should sign your child(ren) up immediately…

Water play and the sprinklers are a highlight of IPS Summer Camp!
  • Transitions:  Camp provides a relaxed environment for children new to IPS.  It’s a great way for incoming IPS students to get used to our school prior to the start of the new year.  For children transitioning from half-day to full-day, the easygoing setting allows for students to become accustomed to the longer school day, which in the afternoon provides outlets for increasing self-help skills (i.e. taking out and cleaning up after lunch, setting up rest mats, etc.).
  • Friendships:  Current and incoming IPS students will have the opportunity to make new friends and foster old friendships.  For our Pre-K students, camp provides the chance to be in “class” with peers that will be in different classes in the fall.  It’s also a great way for exiting IPS students to spend one last summer in a loving, nurturing, comfortable environment.
  • Gross Motor Activities:  Let’s get moving!  Half-day campers will receive one hour each day of indoor (gym) and outdoor (backyard) play, depending upon the weather.  Full-day campers will receive two hours of free play; one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
  • Sensory Activities and Water Play:  All campers of all ages will engage in a variety of sensory-stimulating activities, from sand tables to water tables to sprinkler time!
  • Flexible Schedules:  Camp is being offered for three weeks this summer, from June 14th through July 2nd.  You can choose to sign your child(ren) up for one, two, or three weeks.  The best part is, the weeks do not have to be consecutive; you can sign up for whichever weeks fit your summer schedule.  It’s a win-win!
  • Special Days and Camp Themes: In keeping with IPS’ play-based learning philosophy, our camp will boast an Olympics theme. The sports, flags, and international theme of the Summer Olympics will play a role in many parts of the camp day, from art to games to books!
  • IPS Teachers and Staff: The camp is staffed with current IPS teachers and administration…all familiar faces to our current students, and faces that will become familiar to our incoming students!
The Olympics are coming to IPS Summer Camp!

We are looking forward to seeing you this June at IPS Summer Camp!

To sign up for IPS Summer Camp, visit our website today!

Not a member of the IPS school community, but would like to be? Apply online so your child(ren) can come to IPS Summer Camp as well!

New IPS After School Season Starts in January 2020!

Chess@3 offers a fantastic chess class at both IPS locations.

IPS is in our last week of school before the two-week holiday vacation, but we are already preparing for the Spring 2020 after school session, which begins upon our return to school on Monday, January 6th.  Traditionally, our spring season has a higher turnout, as families are now settled into school and the children have acclimated to the daily routines. It’s also a great way for children to make new friends and reconnect with old friends of all preschool ages.

Have you signed up your child(ren) for one (or more) after school programs yet?  Still having trouble deciding what to choose?  Here’s a breakdown of what we offer and why it’s the perfect place for your child this spring!

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After School Programs at The International Preschools

Mr. Doug leads a music class at our 86th Street location. You can join Mr. Doug in two after school programs this fall: Mr. Doug Music Academy and Chibikko Karate.

On Monday, September 16th, the after school programs at The International Preschools welcomed excited children into a variety of engaging classes. Enrolling your child in after school programs allows him/her to make new friends, practice transitioning between classes, and most of all, learn a new skill while having fun!

If you haven’t signed up already, there’s still time to join us!  Read on to see what we offer, why you should register your child for one (or more) of the classes, and finally, how to enroll!

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IPS Summer Camp Memories: June 2019

IPS Summer Camp is closed from July 1st-July 5th, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.  Please enjoy the following photo gallery of events from the first three weeks of camp!

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Kicking Off IPS Summer Camp With Sports!

Children at the 86th Street location learn the basics of basketball at summer camp.

Summer camp at The International Preschools is midway through its second week, and so much fun is being had by our campers! During the summer season, IPS focuses on increasing physical activity in both a structured and non-structured manner via play-based learning.  This, in turn, helps the children strengthen their gross motor skills and muscles, while allowing them to naturally regulate the energy in their bodies.  As a result, our IPS campers are stronger and have more stamina for all types of tasks.  Here’s a look at some of the adventures that the children are partaking in…

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Seven Reasons Why Your Child Should Join Us at IPS Summer Camp

A visit with a slithery snake during the Petland Traveling Pet Show!

Summer is only a few weeks away, and with it comes the start of IPS Summer Camp!  Camp runs from Tuesday, June 11th through Friday, August 2nd.  Our enrollment will close on Monday, May 20th, so if you haven’t signed up yet, there’s only a few days left to do so!

Still on the fence about whether to register your child for summer camp at IPS?  Here’s a few reasons why you should:

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Summer Camp 2019 at The International Preschools!

Heading to swim lessons at IPS Summer Camp!

Spring will arrive on March 20th, but here at The International Preschools, we are already looking forward to the commencement of summer camp!

This year’s camp season will begin on Tuesday, June 11th and run for seven weeks through August 2nd; camp will be closed the week of July 1st.  Read on to find out what to expect, what’s new, and how to sign up for camp!

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Spring 2019: A Look Ahead at The International Preschools

The Junior K class welcomes 2019 (and winter) by exploring snowflakes!

Happy New Year!  As 2019 begins, so does the spring semester at The International Preschools!  We have a lot of exciting programs and events that will take place over the coming weeks and months.

Read on to learn about what’s to come in Spring 2019!

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Eight Reasons to Send Your Child to Summer Camp

Spring has officially arrived, and we at The International Preschools are preparing for…summer camp!  Yes, summer camp!  Planning has been underway for our school camp for the last few months.  As the Camp Coordinator,  many parents ask me about the benefits of signing up their child for preschool summer camp.  Here are ten reasons why (and how) your child would benefit from attending our summer program:

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