Children's Education and Programming
After-School and Summer Arts Camp
Greenwich House After-School program provides students with opportunities that encourage creativity, build friendships and develop self-esteem through a variety of artistic practices. Join us for enriching experiences where children can grow and learn under the supervision of professional artists in
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
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,
Summer Adventures
Ages 3-5 Take a virtual trip with friends to places of summer fun – the Beach, the Mountains, the Rainforest and more right here on Barrow Street! Through these environments, our day is filled with musical adventures of rhythm, instruments
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
The Children’s Safety Project (CSP) was established in 1987 to provide counseling and other support services to children and families that have been affected by physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other violent crimes. The scope of the program
Teen Classes
Ballet III (Ages 8-9)
Ages 8-9 Students who take Ballet III should be fully comfortable with laterality (Right vs. Left), and will move on to more advanced barre and center work. This classes focuses on formal stretching and center work sequences, and students are
Junior Ballet and Pointe (Ages 9 1/2-10)
Advanced intermediate level, age 9-11 In Junior Ballet, students will see an increase in difficulty in barre and center work, and grand allegro and coda will be introduced. Emphasis is on building stamina and developing different balletic qualities. To
Senior Ballet and Pointe (Ages 11 and Up)
Advanced intermediate level, age 11 and older In Senior Ballet, students are comfortable with most of the classical ballet terminology, and are able to perform advanced steps such as double pirouette, entrelacé, and piqué turns. The entire barre work is
Stage Struck 1
Ages 6-9 Stage Struck is a musical theater class divided by age that is designed to teach acting, singing and dancing, along with character analysis and improvisation. The curriculum for Stage Struck includes an introduction to current and classic musical
Children's String Ensemble
Ages 6-16 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, Schubert, Beethoven,
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
Teen Wheel Intensive - Session One
July 8 – 18 Ages 13-18 This four day per week, two-week workshop offers teens a complete overview of the potter’s wheel and glazing. All firing and materials are included. Includes 12:00 – 2:00 pm open studio time.
Teen Wheel Intensive - Session Two
July 8 – 18 Ages 13-18 This four day per week, two-week workshop offers teens a complete overview of the potter’s wheel and glazing. All firing and materials are included. Includes 12:00 – 2:00 pm open studio time.
Summer Arts Camp
Greenwich House offers the premier Summer Arts Camp in Greenwich Village, the heart of the art world. With a long history of providing arts programming to New Yorkers, Summer Arts Camp provides a chance for young people ages 7-14 to