Youth Specialty Schedule | Fall 2026-2027

Posted onAuthorLesley Calvert

Fall 2026-2027
Classes run September 8 – November 25
Registration begins August 11 at 9:30am

All families will be required to electronically sign a one-time waiver prior to participating in Connection programs. If you have not already signed a waiver electronically, please email info@theconnectionnj.org for your barcode. Once you have your barcode, click here to fill out the waiver electronically.
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All students must be potty-trained and out of pull-ups and diapers to attend a preschool class.

Specialty Class Availability

 

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
9:00 AM
MESSY MORNINGS
Ages 1-4 + parent
$283.75
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGSAn extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGS
Ages 1-4 + parent
$283.75
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGSAn extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
10:00 AM
MESSY MORNINGS
Ages 1-4 + parent
$283.75
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGSAn extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGS
Ages 1-4 + parent
$283.75
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGSAn extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
CULINARY KIDS
School Age
Ages 6-8
$317.25
3:45 PM
4:45 PM
In this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
CULINARY KIDSIn this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
4:00 PM
INNOVATION LAB
School Age
Ages 8-10
$309.50
4:15 PM
5:15 PM
NEW! - A hands-on STEM experience where students take on design challenges, build solutions, and explore core engineering concepts. They will focus on on creativity, collaboration, and applying critical thinking to real-world scenarios.
INNOVATION LABNEW! - A hands-on STEM experience where students take on design challenges, build solutions, and explore core engineering concepts. They will focus on on creativity, collaboration, and applying critical thinking to real-world scenarios.
DIGITAL CREATORS STUDIO
School Age
Ages 10-12
$309.50
5:15 PM
6:15 PM
NEW! - An engaging introduction to coding and digital creation, where students learn foundational programming concepts through interactive platforms and project-based learning. Focus areas include sequencing, logic, and creative digital expression.
DIGITAL CREATORS STUDIONEW! - An engaging introduction to coding and digital creation, where students learn foundational programming concepts through interactive platforms and project-based learning. Focus areas include sequencing, logic, and creative digital expression.
5:00 PM
CULINARY KIDS
School Age
Ages 7-10
$317.25
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
In this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
CULINARY KIDSIn this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MAC
School Age
Intermediate
Ages 6-11
$400.50
5:45 PM
6:45 PM
Elevate your chess skills! This class delves into intermediate tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MACElevate your chess skills! This class delves into intermediate tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
6:00 PM
CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MAC
School Age
Advanced
Ages 8-14
$400.50
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Elevate your chess skills! This class delves into advanced tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MACElevate your chess skills! This class delves into advanced tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.

MONDAY

  • CULINARY KIDS School Age
    Ages 6-8
    $317.25     In this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
    3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • CULINARY KIDS School Age
    Ages 7-10
    $317.25    In this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

TUESDAY

  • INNOVATION LAB School Age
    Ages 8-10
    $309.50    NEW! - A hands-on STEM experience where students take on design challenges, build solutions, and explore core engineering concepts. They will focus on on creativity, collaboration, and applying critical thinking to real-world scenarios.
    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
  • DIGITAL CREATORS STUDIO School Age
    Ages 10-12
    $309.50    NEW! - An engaging introduction to coding and digital creation, where students learn foundational programming concepts through interactive platforms and project-based learning. Focus areas include sequencing, logic, and creative digital expression.
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

THURSDAY

  • MESSY MORNINGS Ages 1-4 + parent
    $283.75    An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • MESSY MORNINGS Ages 1-4 + parent
    $283.75    An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MAC School Age
    Intermediate
    Ages 6-11
    $400.50    Elevate your chess skills! This class delves into intermediate tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

FRIDAY

  • MESSY MORNINGS Ages 1-4 + parent
    $283.75    An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • MESSY MORNINGS Ages 1-4 + parent
    $283.75    An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MAC School Age
    Advanced
    Ages 8-14
    $400.50    Elevate your chess skills! This class delves into advanced tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
9:00 AM
MESSY MORNINGS
Ages 1-4 + parent
$283.75
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGSAn extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGS
Ages 1-4 + parent
$283.75
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGSAn extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
10:00 AM
MESSY MORNINGS
Ages 1-4 + parent
$283.75
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGSAn extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGS
Ages 1-4 + parent
$283.75
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
MESSY MORNINGSAn extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!

THURSDAY

  • MESSY MORNINGS Ages 1-4 + parent
    $283.75    An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • MESSY MORNINGS Ages 1-4 + parent
    $283.75    An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FRIDAY

  • MESSY MORNINGS Ages 1-4 + parent
    $283.75    An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • MESSY MORNINGS Ages 1-4 + parent
    $283.75    An extended morning of mess-making with your child! Enjoy your snack when you two need to refuel for more fun with the water table, arts & crafts, rice pool and more!
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
3:00 PM
CULINARY KIDS
School Age
Ages 6-8
$317.25
3:45 PM
4:45 PM
In this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
CULINARY KIDSIn this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
CULINARY KIDS
School Age
Ages 7-10
$317.25
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
In this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
CULINARY KIDSIn this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.

MONDAY

  • CULINARY KIDS School Age
    Ages 6-8
    $317.25     In this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
    3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • CULINARY KIDS School Age
    Ages 7-10
    $317.25    In this class children will explore cooking and baking while learning and having fun. Our aspiring chefs will discover elements of food science, learn about the background of each food, practice following a recipe, and create each dish from start to finish! *This class will be working with gluten, eggs, and dairy. If your child has an allergy and would like to participate please contact the director. This class includes a non-refundable $40 food/supply fee.
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
5:00 PM
CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MAC
School Age
Intermediate
Ages 6-11
$400.50
5:45 PM
6:45 PM
Elevate your chess skills! This class delves into intermediate tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MACElevate your chess skills! This class delves into intermediate tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
6:00 PM
CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MAC
School Age
Advanced
Ages 8-14
$400.50
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Elevate your chess skills! This class delves into advanced tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MACElevate your chess skills! This class delves into advanced tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.

THURSDAY

  • CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MAC School Age
    Intermediate
    Ages 6-11
    $400.50    Elevate your chess skills! This class delves into intermediate tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

FRIDAY

  • CHESS WITH GRANDMASTER MAC School Age
    Advanced
    Ages 8-14
    $400.50    Elevate your chess skills! This class delves into advanced tactics, positional play, opening theory, and in-depth endgame analysis to sharpen your understanding and competitive edge.
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
4:00 PM
INNOVATION LAB
School Age
Ages 8-10
$309.50
4:15 PM
5:15 PM
NEW! - A hands-on STEM experience where students take on design challenges, build solutions, and explore core engineering concepts. They will focus on on creativity, collaboration, and applying critical thinking to real-world scenarios.
INNOVATION LABNEW! - A hands-on STEM experience where students take on design challenges, build solutions, and explore core engineering concepts. They will focus on on creativity, collaboration, and applying critical thinking to real-world scenarios.
5:00 PM

TUESDAY

  • INNOVATION LAB School Age
    Ages 8-10
    $309.50    NEW! - A hands-on STEM experience where students take on design challenges, build solutions, and explore core engineering concepts. They will focus on on creativity, collaboration, and applying critical thinking to real-world scenarios.
    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
5:00 PM
DIGITAL CREATORS STUDIO
School Age
Ages 10-12
$309.50
5:15 PM
6:15 PM
NEW! - An engaging introduction to coding and digital creation, where students learn foundational programming concepts through interactive platforms and project-based learning. Focus areas include sequencing, logic, and creative digital expression.
DIGITAL CREATORS STUDIONEW! - An engaging introduction to coding and digital creation, where students learn foundational programming concepts through interactive platforms and project-based learning. Focus areas include sequencing, logic, and creative digital expression.
6:00 PM

TUESDAY

  • DIGITAL CREATORS STUDIO School Age
    Ages 10-12
    $309.50    NEW! - An engaging introduction to coding and digital creation, where students learn foundational programming concepts through interactive platforms and project-based learning. Focus areas include sequencing, logic, and creative digital expression.
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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