Children's Education and Programming
Youth Community Center
The Greenwich House Youth Community Center 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, explore
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
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 will be allowed.
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
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 STEAM Camp
Registration for Summer 2021 is Now Open! Camp runs from July 6th – August 27th, 2021 Skip to Registration For over a decade, Greenwich House has offered one of the premier community Summer Camps in Manhattan. With a long history
Showstoppers
Ages 8-11 Registration Opens March 1st! Showstoppers is an after-school performing arts class provided by Greenwich House Music School for ages 8-11 facilitated by Ars Nova teaching artist, Ellen Winter and choreographer/dancer Traci Lee. Over the course of 12 weeks
Comedy/Improv
Ages 8-11 In the zany and irreverent style of Saturday Night Live and Whose Line Is It Anyway,? students will apply improvisation skills and comic techniques to create original comedy sketches. Fun-filled theater games will encourage students to develop creative,