Battery Park City Parks Conservancy offers public programs and events for almost everyone. From May through October we sponsor music, dancing and storytelling, fishing days, bird watching and garden tours, art for all ages, sports, games and play programs. Our diverse programs aim to connect people with the parks as well as with each other. Everyone is encouraged to participate. All supplies are provided.

Some programs require a fee to participate. Please see the listings for specifics. Fees are collected to help offset the expense of materials and expert presenters. We take pride in the quality of every program and event. We appreciate your generosity and support in helping Battery Park City Parks Conservancy provide leisure time activities that are valuable, engaging and welcoming to all.

BPCPC programs aim to connect people with the parks as well as with each other. We encourage everyone to participate, regardless of age, gender, experience, or skill.

Seasonal Holidays with No Programs:
Memorial Day: May 28, 2012
Independence Day: July 4, 2012
Labor Day: September 3, 2012
Columbus Day: October 8, 2012





















Block Play*
8 Tuesdays, Feb 21-April 10
Learn while you play with this classic teaching too. Stack, build, design and create. Develop motor skills and lay the foundations of math, spatial relations, sequencing, and dramatic play with your little one. 

Parent & Baby Yoga*
9 Mondays: January 23-March 26, 2012 (no class 2/20-Presidents’ Day)
Session 1: 1-2:15pm CLASS FULL
Session 2: 2:30-3:45pm CLASS FULL

Yoga for new parents and babies (newborn through crawling). Gain strength and flexibility, relax, and meet other parents.
All levels welcome, including beginners. Mats provided. Taught by instructor Mary Barnes.

Fee: $180 

Preschool Play*
Session 1: 14 Thursdays, Jan 26-April 26, 2012, 10-11:30am CLASS FULL
Session 3: 14 Fridays, Jan 27-April 27, 2012, 10-11:30am CLASS FULL

Calling all toddlers! Join other parents and caregivers for interactive play, fun art projects, and theme days.
For walking toddlers through preschool age.

Fee: $225, siblings $180 

Stories & Songs*

Share the joy of music with your infant, toddler, or preschooler. Enjoy performances each week.
14 Mondays, January 23-April 30
OR
Wednesdays, January 25-April 25
Fee: $280; siblings receive 20% discount Classes with availability:
9:30-10:10 for age 6-14 months
11:10-11:50 for age 2 and up
12noon-12:40 mixed age class
Location: 6 River Terrace
To register, call 212.267.9700. Fees can be pro-rated for late starters. 


*Pre-registration required. To register, please call 212.267.9700 x366 or email emccarthy@bpcparks.org

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Chess*
10 Fridays, Jan 27-March 30, 2012
4-5pm

Learn the popular strategy game in a small group program. For ages 5 to 12.
Fee: $225 

Explorers’ Club*
Mondays, 4-5:30pm
7 weeks
February 6-March 26, 2012 (no program 2/20, Presidents’ Day) CLASS FULL

An indoor class designed for children who enjoy science and nature activities: dissecting, looking through microscopes, seed starting and more. Weather-permitting, we will explore out in the parks. For 1st - 3rd graders.

Fee: $140 


*Pre-registration required. To register, please call 212.267.9700 x366 or email emccarthy@bpcparks.org

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*Pre-registration required. To register, please call 212.267.9700 x366 or email emccarthy@bpcparks.org

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Figure Drawing*
9 Wednesdays, Feb 1-March 28, 2012
1-3pm

Brighten up your winter with a 9-week drawing class led by artist Enid Braun.
Learn figure drawing techniques with a live model.
Fee: $230 (includes all materials) 


*Pre-registration required. To register, please call 212.267.9700 x366 or email emccarthy@bpcparks.org

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Be My Valentine*
Saturday, Feb 11, 10:30-noon
Make green valentines with salvaged paper, postage stamps, dried flowers, lace and ribbon. If you wish, bring something to personalize your valentine. All ages welcome. $5 per person-cash only please. Children under 3 are free. 

Come Out and Play at BPC Ballfields!
January-March
Mon/Wed/Fri, 3:30-5:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 2-6pm

Drop in to play soccer, wiffle ball, kick ball. Sports supplies, frisbees, and hula hoops available for borrowing. Free!
For information, please call James Miner, Ball Fields Coordinator at 646.210.4571. 


*Pre-registration required. To register, please call 212.267.9700 x366 or email emccarthy@bpcparks.org

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*Pre-registration required. To register, please call 212.267.9700 x366 or email emccarthy@bpcparks.org

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