GYM TIME Our child-friendly space and equipment encourage running, jumping, crawling, sliding, climbing, tumbling, and exploration of new places. Your toddler will revel in a freedom of movement important to his budding independence. CIRCLE TIME Youngsters, parents and caregivers sing, make and move to music, and play simple group games together during this most gentle introduction to group life. SNACK TIME With the help of instructors, parents and caregivers, youngsters often create nutritious snacks for themselves. What could be better than watching your toddler mix and mash in a kitchen other than your own? ACTIVITY TIME Water, sand, blocks, paint, finger paints, shaving cream, crayons, glue, play dough, and an array of educational toys are among the objects your toddler will be able to explore. Each week features an art project organized by our instructors.

ONE-TO-ONE ACTivities 18 mos - 36 mos.
The ACT Early Years Program offers a first-time group experience for toddlers and their parents or caregivers. Each 90-minute class lets toddlers and adults explore our group setting. Classes are kept small-- eight pairs per instructor--so instructors can work with each individual pair. Placing children with age-mates (within a six-month range) encourages them to play together. Neighborhood parents meet one another and caregivers get to know each other as well, while learning new ways to help toddlers learn. They also experience working with a group of youngsters.

All classes begin in our spacious matted gymnasium in the Cathedral's undercroft, where children run, climb, slide, tumble, and jump. Before moving to the newly refurbished kitchen for snack, which they often help prepare, youngsters sing and play simple games together. Then it's off to an art project or the many stimulating toys in our toddler-friendly room. A story and a closing song ends each session. You can arrange a visit and/or a trial class by calling (212) 316-7530. Make-up classes and visitors are asked to make requests in advance. Make-up policy is available at the registration office.  

10% Discount for second class enrolled in a semester.
TODDLER SECTIONS: GUPPY 18-24mos. CATERPILLAR 22-30 mos. BUTTERFLY 28-36 mos.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE CLASS GROUPS (By Age):

  
INDOOR PLAY STATION (for children 5 and under)

ACT INDOOR PLAYSTATION: November - March (contact us for start and end dates)
One of the great pleasures of having children is taking them to the park. Watching your child climb, run, explore, and make new friends is always a joy. Going to the park also provides an opportunity to meet neighborhood parents with children of a similar age. Unfortunately, the benefits of going to the playground ends once the cold weather comes. ACT provides a solution.

During fall and winter, ACT Programs offers the Indoor Playstation, for children five years old and younger. Playstation offers the chance to continue the fun experiences of the park in A.C.T. warm and spacious gymnasium, complete with child-size equipment that includes slides, balls and places to crawl, all on a safe mat area. Parents or caregivers must accompany and stay with their children at Playstation. Come meet with old and new friends. The Playstation is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 3 PM. It is closed Friday and on weekends. Call our office for specific dates and selected holiday closings.

Play-Station closes on selected days holidays and weekends. Contact us for program closing days.. Grownups are responsible for supervising their children. No refunds or make-ups. Picture ID is a must to enter.

Infants 6 months and under are free and grownups ARE FREE!!

 responsible for supervising their children. No refunds or make-ups. Picture ID is a must to enter.

Additional Program Information

  Playstation

  Parent-toddler class

  Nursery

  Preschool

  Mini ACT

  Rookies at camp

  Forms

  Donation