Creativity and resilience. We use our voices, hands, bodies, and hearts to connect with each other through creativity.
Afterschool Enrichment
Our WonderKids Afterschool Enrichment Program is nature-based and art-focused, and encourages resiliency by sparking children's creativity and confidence. We still have positions available if you are interested in working with us, apply now!
This 2024-2025 school year, our theme is Reclaim the Rain! This Spring semester, we embark on a journey that encourages creativity and expression through the lens of the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. Projects and experiences will culminate in a bound book, aptly titled “Reclaim the Rain: The Elements of Joy.” Each child will have their own personal keepsake filled with vibrant photos and samples of their amazing work, generously shared during our Final Spring Festival. The book will document the creation of a sculpture garden, supported by local artists and builders. We can’t wait to see what the WonderKids will create with the topics this Spring:
Earth: Through molding and shaping clay, children not only express their creativity, but also develop a tangible understanding of the materials that come from the Earth.
Water: Water, with its fluid movement and transformative nature, serves as a powerful symbol of life, renewal, and the ever-changing rhythms of our world. Projects exploring the Water element investigate its many powers through science, engineering, and art.
Fire: Fire possesses the remarkable ability to transform materials, igniting change and renewal, promoting growth, and fostering creativity through processes such as forging, cooking, and shaping unique works of art. Reeve Basom from the Center for Agricultural Economy brings fire-cooking projects, and more.
Air: Although we cannot see the Air element, we can feel it on our skin and in our lungs, and watch as it moves and feeds the world around us. Air is vital for our well-being. We will explore how mindfulness helps us connect to the Air element, and even use air in our art projects.
Summer Enrichment
Your child deserves the summer experience of their dreams! Connections with nature and new friends await them at the WonderKids Summer Enrichment Camp. This program is nature-based and arts-focused, and incorporates all the best parts of summer: play, friends, great food, relaxing and learning!
Click here to see a gallery of the 2024 summer experience.
We ask that families interested in participating in July and August complete the interest form to help us plan.
Cost: FREE
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 3 pm
Additional details are coming!
Tiny Masters
We’re never too young to explore art.
Supporting Head Start Pre-K locations in Hardwick, Albany, and North Troy, the Tiny Masters program transforms the classroom into an art studio and guides the children in mindful artistic practice. These 3-5 year old students show us that it is never too early to start exploring art.
Developed and delivered by Rural Arts Collaborative, our curriculum introduces students to new materials, diverse techniques, and a range of artistic styles like impressionism, cubism, pop art and more. Through the program, they see how varied art can be and then they get to practice making their own masterpieces using what they've learned.
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso
Anyone can bring the Tiny Masters program to their school, library, or playgroup. Inquire with us about hiring our teaching artist to come to your event.
