Pine Bush Central School District
Continuing Education Course Catalog
Spring 2026

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LOCATION KEY:
PBHS: Pine Bush High School 
CRMS: Crispell Middle School
CVMS: Circleville Middle School
CES: Circleville Elementary School
EJR: E.J. Russell Elementary School
PAK: Pakanasink Elementary School
PBE: Pine Bush Elementary School

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Please include the student’s name and class name with payment.

Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Make checks payable to PBCSD. Mail payments to:

Pine Bush Continuing Education
P.O. Box 700
Pine Bush, NY 12566

• Continuing Education classes will not be held if Pine Bush schools are closed or after-school activities are cancelled.
• No transportation is provided for Continuing Education classes.
• Early registration is encouraged to assure placement and to avoid possible class cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. 
• Contact Maria Vanini-Brown, director of Continuing Education, with any questions or concerns, at 845-744-2031, ext. 3051 or maria.vanini-brown@pinebushschools.org.
• Visit us at www.pinebushschools.org (under Departments) or on Facebook at PineBushContEd.

Children’s Programs

Learn to Swim at PAK Pool

Children Ages 2-12

Mike Reineke

There will be two sessions of swim lessons. Each session has eight 45-minute classes. Students will meet twice per week at the Pakanasink Elementary School pool. Classes offered on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. No pre-evaluation is necessary. All swim levels available at each class. Space is limited.

Level 1- Beginner Swimming
(Suggested Age 2-6)

Meet in the Kiddie Side of the pool. Caters to brand new swimmers and those not comfortable with water.

Level 2- Novice Swimming
(Suggested Age 4-8)

Meet in the Shallow End of the pool. Focuses on swimmers who are comfortable in the water but need some assistance.

Level 3- Intermediate Swimming
(Suggested Age 5-10)

Meet in the middle side of the pool. Aimed at swimmers who can swim independently but need work on stroke technique, endurance, and comfort in deep water.

Level 4- Advanced Swimming
(Suggested Age 6-12)

Meet in the deep end of the pool. Designed for swimmers who
are capable but need stroke refinement. Passing this level is adequate preparation for competitive swimming.

Session I:
Mondays and Wednesdays – April 6-29
Tuesdays and Thursdays – April 7-30
4 – 4:45 p.m.
5 – 5:45 p.m.
6 – 6:45 p.m.

Session II:
Mondays and Wednesdays – May 4-27
Tuesdays and Thursdays – May 5-28
4 – 4:45 p.m.
5 – 5:45 p.m.
6 – 6:45 p.m.

• Location: PAK Pool
• Fee: $135 each session

Bushmen Football Academy 

Grades 3-8

Varsity Coaching Staff and Players

Future Division: Grades 3-5

An introductory football class focused on learning, skill development, and having fun. Athletes will explore all positions, build fundamentals, and grow confidence through age-appropriate instruction led by varsity coaches and high school players. T-Shirt included.

• Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays – June 9, 11, 16, 18
• Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
• Location: PBHS Alumni field
• Fee: $120

Prep Division: Grades 6-8

A developmental football class designed to sharpen skills, introduce team culture, and learn basic schemes. Athletes train at all positions while being coached by varsity staff and high school players in a structured, competitive environment. T-Shirt included.

• Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays – June 23, 25, 30, July 2
• Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
• Location: PBHS Alumni field
• Fee: $120

Girls and Boys Basketball

Grades 1-6

Dustin VanLieu

Learn and improve your basketball skills, including footwork, dribbling,
finishing and overall Basketball IQ.  Sessions will include skills, drills, games and competition.
Equipment needed: Basketball, athletic wear, indoor sneakers 

Session 1 (Grades 1 – 3) 

• Dates: Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28
• Time: 6 – 7 p.m. 
• Location: EJR Gym 
• Fee: $100 

Session 2 ( Grades 4 – 6)

• Dates: Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28
• Time: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
• Location: EJR, Gym
• Fee: $100

 

Boys Basketball Skills and Gameplay

Grades 7-10

Coach Jake Izzo

This program is designed to develop fundamental basketball skills and apply them in game situations through drills, small-sided games, and controlled scrimmages. We will focus on ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, defense, basketball IQ, and teamwork in a competitive and supportive environment. Equipment needed: Athletic wear and sneakers.

• Dates: March 18, 19, 25, 26, April 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
• Location: CRMS Gym
• Time: 5:45 – 7 p.m.
• Fee: $150

 

Pickleball for Juniors

Grades 6-12

Maria  Brown

This class is designed for students interested in learning to play one of the fastest growing sports. Our class will introduce your child to the basic rules of the game and will lead into matches. Pickleball lets kids be active in a smaller area, while having fun. Equipment needed: Pickleball paddle.

• Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
• Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
• Location: EJR Gym
• Fee: $100

Boys and Girls Running Club

Grades K-5

Brittany Starr

A two-day-a-week program geared towards learning the basics of running. Children learn how to pace themselves and set goals, while interacting with peers playing team building games. 

• Grades K-2: Mondays and Wednesdays
• Grades 3-5: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Dates: April 6 – May 21
• Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Location: E J Russell Elementary
• Fee: $100

Boys and Girls Youth Wrestling

Grades 2-8

Patrick Sause

One season of wrestling can help anyone build self-confidence, mental
toughness, physical fitness, discipline, body awareness, and coordination. In class, students will learn fundamental moves, advanced techniques, and strategies, along with the importance of sportsmanship. We thoroughly cover the proper rules, positions, procedures and scoring. Varsity and JV wrestlers will assist the coaches.

• Dates: Thursdays, March 26, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
• Time: 6.45 – 7:45 p.m.
• Location: PBHS Aux Gym
• Fee: $100

Kids Sports and Fitness Program

Grades K-5

Janell Budd

This spring here at CES we are offering all students looking to become athletes to join in on the fun! We will be focusing on team activities such as lacrosse, basketball, soccer, volleyball and partner parachute as well as individual activities such as running and walking. This will help improve your students’ cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength. 

Grades K-2

• Dates: Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19
• Time: 3:30 – 4:30  p.m.
• Location: CES Gym/outdoors
• Fee: $120

Grades 3-5

• Dates: Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
• Time: 3:30 – 4:30  p.m.
• Location: CES Gym/outdoors
• Fee: $120 

Volley Kids

Grades 3-7

Melyssa Amelio

This is an instructional program which will emphasize proper techniques, skills, and tactics. All skill levels welcome. Each session will end with games to
practices skills learned. T-Shirt included.

• Dates: Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
• Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
• Location: PAK Gym
• Fee: $100

Crochet 4 Beginners

Grades 4-6

Kathleen Chamberlain

In this class we will learn how to create a small stuffed animal using basic crochet stitches including single crochet, how to increase and decrease stitches, how to rochet in the round as well as finishing off a stuffed animal. After the class, you will be able to take home your finished product. Materials included.

Session I

• Date: Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 
• Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Location: CES room 100
• Fee: $100

Session II

• Date: Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27
• Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Location: CES room 100
• Fee: $100

S.T.E.M and Robotics Club

Grades K- 3

Monali Verma (Robotics4U) www.robotics4ucenter.com

STEM concepts and creativity are combined together in this action-packed program where kids learn real-life skills while having real-kid fun! Kids will be engaged in project-based learning using STEM activities and DASH & DOT robots that are smart to respond to voices and sound and can be programmed to sing and dance. Kids will be encouraged to design, build and program their creations embedding creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communications! (6 weeks)

• Dates: Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
• Location: PAK Library
• Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Fee: $180

Lego Tinker Club

Grades K – 3

Monali Verma (Robotics4U)

Unique theme-focused and STEM-based fun Lego activities each week. Calling all Lego enthusiasts to join us for our super engaging six-week Lego Tinker Club. We inspire curious minds to build engineering models; we help you model your idea; we enable you to have an enriching experience; we encourage you to practice Lego building and team working skills; we challenge you to use your knowledge, cognitive and technical skills while creating and playing with fun Lego models! (6 weeks)

• Dates: Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
• Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK Library
• Fee: $115

 

Five-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

Brian Lynn

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles mandates this course for all NYS permit holders. Students must pre-register and include a copy of their photo learner permit with registration. This certificate is required to schedule a road test appointment.

• Dates: Wednesday and Thursday April 22, 23
• Time: 5 – 7:30 p.m.
• Location: PBHS Room 142A
• Fee: $55

Adult Programs

Adult Volleyball

Maria Brown

Enjoy a night of fun, competitive volleyball and exercise. Basic skills and
knowledge of the game are necessary. (10 weeks) 

• Date: Mondays, March 16 – June 1 (No class March 30 and May 25)
• Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
• Location: PBE Gym
• Fee: $60

Adult Indoor Soccer

Jim Post

Competitive, fast paced friendly games. Class is limited to 20 players.
(10 weeks)

• Date: Wednesdays, March 18 – May 27 (No class April 1)
• Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
• Location: PBHS, Main Gym
• Fee: $60

Adult Basketball

Kevin Hart

Pickup basketball games for fun and exercise.  Limit of 15 (10 weeks)

• Date: Tuesdays, April 7 – June 9
• Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
• Location: CRMS, Gym
• Fee: $50

Stability Ball Workout 

Gillian Batchasingh

This class is customized to help you improve all-over flexibility, core
strength, posture, balance, and coordination with the stability ball.
Incorporating the hand weights to our routine we develop strength, toning
and muscle.  A stability ball workout will make things more interesting
and effective by engaging different muscles. (8 weeks)
Equipment needed for this class: Inflated 65cm stability ball, hand
weights and mat.

• Dates: Thursdays, April 16 – June 4
• Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
• Location: PBE Gym
• Fee: $80

Pickleball for Beginners (Adult) 

Laura Betty

Learn how to play pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the country. This class will teach you the rules and basic elements of the game and offer the opportunity to play games for fitness and fun with others at the same level of experience. (8 weeks)

• Dates: Tuesdays, March 17 – May 12 (No class March 31)
• Location: CVMS, Gym
• Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
• Fee: $60

Intermediate Pickleball (Adult)

Laura Betty

Come out for a fun night of pickleball! Players should demonstrate a basic knowledge of the game including rules, scoring, and possess the ability to serve/return balls consistently. Players will learn the fundamentals of dinking and third shot drops. (8 week)

• Dates: Wednesdays, March 18 – May 13 (No class April 1)
• Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
• Location: CVMS Gym
• Fee: $60

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification – Age 15 and up

Mike Reineke

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training class gives you the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The Lifeguard Training Class includes CPR Training for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Training. Lifeguard Certification is valid for two years. Minimum age is 15 before the completion of class. Limit 12.

• Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19
• Time: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Location: PBHS Pool
• Lifeguard pool cert. Fee: $310 resident / $335 non-resident
• Lifeguard waterfront cert. Fee: $360 resident / $400 non-resident
• Re-certification Lifeguard: $210
• Re-certification: CPR: $110

American Red Cross – Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Mike Reineke

This course teaches students critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage an emergency until EMS arrives. Course content includes first aid basics, such as burns, cuts and scrapes; medical injury and environmental emergencies; and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help both adult and pediatric victims using CPR/AED. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a certification card for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Students may purchase the book and/or a CPR mask for an additional fee. Call the continuing ed. office for more information. Limit 12 (Blended Learning Online)

• Date: Tuesday and Thursday, March 17, 18
• Time: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Location: PBHS Pool
• Fee: $110

Yoga

Gillian Batchasingh

Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, you will leave this
class with a better-feeling body and quieter mind. You will learn deep, effective stretches and breathing practices that deeply relax body and mind. Bring a mat and blanket. (8 weeks)

• Dates: Wednesdays, April 22 – June 10
• Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
• Location: PBHS, Cafeteria board side
• Fee: $80

 

ZUMBA Dance

Isabel Gomez

Zumba is an upbeat body movement party exercise class. This class concentrates on toning your muscles and promoting flexibility with fun choreograph music and Latin rhythms dance moves. Come out and enjoy for a fun time while building your edurance.

• Dates: Tuesdays, April 28 – June 16
• Time: 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
• Location: PAK Gym
• Fee: $100

 

Adult Sit and Stitch

Isabel Gomez

Have you ever been interested in learning to crochet? Come join us and learn the fiber art of crocheting. Materials needed: ball of crochet yarn, crochet needles 4.5 mm/5.0 mm.

• Dates: Wednesdays, April 29 – June 17
• Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK Library
• Fee: $80

 

Family Swim and Adult Laps

Anthony Coviello

Lanes will be open for lap swimming, kickboards, pull buoys, aqua joggers and starting blocks are available for use. One side of the pool will be open for families needing to practice their swimming skills.

• Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
• Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK pool
• Fee: $80 or $10 per class

 

 

Adult Swimming Lessons (Ages 18+)

Anthony Coviello

This class is for adults looking to overcome a fear of water by learning to swim correctly and safely. Our class is here to give you the confidence and the skills to be comfortable in the water. This class of for all swimming levels.

• Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
• Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK pool
• Fee: $100