Open to the public, Poughkeepsie Day School’s Enrichment Program presents students of all ages with the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom in a joyful and supportive environment. It is scheduled parallel to our After School Program, so children can join their peers in After for a healthy snack prior to attending class, and have the option to re-join them for some downtime when class ends. It should be noted, though, that it is not required for children to also participate in the After School Program if they attend an enrichment. After is discounted to $10/day on days that a child is also enrolled in an enrichment class.
Note: Bussing is available for districts within 15 miles of Poughkeepsie Day School.
Enrichment Program 2025-2026
September 8 – June 11
Pop Icons (for Grades 4–12, Quarters 3 & 4)February 2, 2026 – May 13, 2026 : Meets Mondays & Wednesdays : 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Students pick a genre or artist of their liking and then participate in weekly or semi-weekly supervised rehearsals of music chosen. Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy. All instruments, as well as singers, are welcome! Students who participate in Pop Icons will have opportunities to perform, both in and out of the school, throughout the semester. |
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| Dates : | February 2, 2026 – May 13, 2026 : Meets Mondays & Wednesdays | ||
| Times : | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | ||
| Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 244 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 : Upper School Music Room |
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| Seats : | Unlimited seats available | ||
| Fees : | $250.00 – $575.00 | ||
| Note : | – This program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays – $25 per session – Pop Icons performances will be: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the James Earl Jones Theater at 6:00 pm |
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Custom Creations Craft Club (for Grades 1–8, Quarter 3)February 11, 2026 – April 8, 2026 : Meets Wednesdays : 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM In this after-school enrichment, instructed by 3rd and 4th grade teacher Julia, students experiment with different media to create one-of-a-kind projects. Children will make water bottle stickers, learn how to embroider designs on pants, shirts, or shoes, and use a Cricut vinyl machine to customize bags, t-shirts, and more. Join for creative, crafty fun! |
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| Dates : | February 11, 2026 – April 8, 2026 : Meets Wednesdays | ||
| Times : | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | ||
| Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 244 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 : Room 10B |
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| Seats : | Unlimited seats available | ||
| Fees : | $210.00 | ||
| Note : | – $30/session – Meets Wednesdays from 4:00–5:00 pm – There will by 7 sessions in total |
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