Children's Education and Programming
Youth Community Center
The Greenwich House Youth Community Center program provides students with opportunities that enrich their education, encourage creativity, build friendships and develop self-esteem. Join us all year round to study the arts in the heart of the Village, support academic development,
Barrow Street Nursery School
Barrow Street Nursery School is a progressive early childhood program for girls and boys ages 19 months through 5 years and 3 months in September. Incorporated within Greenwich House in 2006, it is located in the historic settlement house at
Early Childhood Classes
Fall Term begins on September 10th. Find what date each class begins and ends here. Due to COVID-19 restrictions students will be required to wear masks, classes will be capped based on 50% room capacity, and no in person singing
Children's Programs
Fall Term 2020 begins September 10th. Find start and end dates for your class depending on the day here. Due to COVID-19 restrictions students will be required to wear masks, classes will be capped based on 50% room capacity, and
Private Instruction
Private lessons are offered in piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, clarinet, flute, guitar, banjo, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums and harp. Children may study piano, violin and cello as young as age five. More maturity is required to study brass, guitar,
Mozart for Munchkins
Mozart for Munchkins creates an interactive and welcoming atmosphere in which families can experience and enjoy music. Children of all ages are welcome to roll, crawl, squeal and dance to their hearts’ content, while parents, grandparents, and caregivers can sit
Children's Safety Project
Please Note: As we continue to monitor developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), The Children’s Safety Project will remain open. We continue to follow the recommendations provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), the
Teen Classes
Ballet III (Ages 8-9)
Ages 8-9 Class will be available in person and online. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, classes on site will be capped at 10, and students must wear masks. Students who take Ballet III should be fully comfortable with laterality (Right vs.
Junior Ballet and Pointe (Ages 9 1/2-10)
Advanced intermediate level, age 9-11 Class will be available in person and online. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, classes on site will be capped at 10, and students must wear masks. In Junior Ballet, students will see an increase in
Senior Ballet and Pointe (Ages 11 and Up)
Advanced intermediate level, Age 11 and Older Class will be available in person and online. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, classes will on site be capped at 10, and students must wear masks. In Senior Ballet, students are comfortable with most
Stage Struck
Ages 8-11 Stage Struck is an after-school online musical theater class for ages 8-11 facilitated by Ars Nova teaching artists Michelle J. Rodriguez and Ellen Winter. Over the course of the semester, we will facilitate new ways to create and
Children's String Ensemble
Ages Vary, Please Call This class explores the intricacies of ensemble playing, while enhancing the understanding of meter, rhythm, and rehearsal techniques. Repertoire includes works from the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic periods, highlighting works by Corelli, Handel, Mozart, Haydn,
Pottery 4 - Teen Pottery
Ages 13 and Up No experience required! This pottery class will cover all aspects of wheel throwing and glazing techniques. Students work at their own level and individual projects are encouraged. Beginner and intermediate demonstrations will help students grow in
Summer Arts Camp
Thank you for a successful summer as we faced the challenges of running Summer Arts Camp during the COVID-19 pandemic together. It was an honor that you trusted us to give your children a safe, fun, enriching experience and