PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE CATALOG
WINTER 2025-2026

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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

Register for all classes through Arbiter registration.

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

• When school is in session, 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.
• Visit us at www.pinebushschools.org (under Departments) or on Facebook at PineBushContEd.

Bill Bartko Scholarship Fundraiser Indoor Soccer

Clark Najac

Join us for open gym indoor soccer fun to honor Coach Bill Bartko. All proceeds go to the Bill Bartko Scholarship Fund. Call the Continuing Ed. office for more information.

• Date: Friday, November 28
• Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: PBHS Main Gym,
• Fee: $5/person

Girls and Boys 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, advaned 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: Mondays and Thursdays, Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, Jan. 5, 8, 12, 15, 22
• 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
• Grades: 7-12: 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: PBHS Aux Gym
• Fee: $100

Girls Lacrosse 

Grades 1-6

Maria Brown

We will work in small groups based on skills. We will work on basic stick skills and focus on shooting and defense. Equipment needed: Goggles, mouthpiece, and stick.

Grades 1 – 3

• Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays, Dec. 9, 12, 16, 19, Jan. 6, 9, 13 and 16
• Time: 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
• Location: PBE Gym
• Fee: $95

Grades 4-6

• Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays, Dec. 9, 12, 16, 19, Jan. 6, 9, 13 and 16
• Time: 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Location: PBE Gym
• Fee: $95

Boys Lacrosse

Grades K-6

John Pastermerlo

This program will help with proper techniques, skills, and tactics, it will prepare the boys for the lacrosse season. No experience required. First-time players and seasoned players are welcome.

Full equipment needed: Helmet, shoulder and elbow pads, gloves, mouth guard, and stick. (8 weeks)

Grades K-2

• Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26 and March 5
• Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Location: CRMS gym
• Fee: $95

Grades 3-6

• Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26 and March 5
• Time: 7:40 p.m. – 8:40 p.m.
• Location: CRMS gym
• Fee: $95

Girls and Boys Youth 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, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
• Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Location EJR gym
• Fee: $100

Session 2 – Grades 4-6

• Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
• Time: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Location: EJR gym
• Fee: $100

S.T.E.M & Robotics Club

Grades K- 3

Monali Verma (Robotics4U, visit on Facebook too)

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 sounds 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, Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26 and March 5
• Time: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
• Location: PAK library
• 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 6-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, Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24 and March 3
• Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK library
• Fee: $115

Girls Volleyball Training Camp 

Grades 5-8

Melyssa Klempner-Amelio

This volleyball program is for girls to fine-tune their volleyball skills. You must have a base knowledge of the game. This camp will help you improve your serving accuracy and work on specific position training. 

• Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18
• Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK gym
• Fee: $275

Girls Flag Football Clinic

Grades 5-8

Kyle Schneider

This clinic is for girls interested in learning about or improving their skills in flag football. We will be learning the fundamental skills of passing, catching, flag pulling, and running with the football. Girls will learn the rules of the game to
increase their flag football IQ, The girls will also compete in mini games. Sneakers are required.

• Dates: Mondays, Dec. 8, 15, 22, Jan. 5, 12, 26, Feb. 2, 9
• Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: CRMS, gym
• Fee: $160

 

Introduction to Rugby (Flag/Touch)

Grades 1 – 12

Michelle Houston

Flag and touch rugby is a safe and accessible sport that emphasizes teamwork, fitness and coordination. The format is non-contact, making it an excellent introduction to the sport while promoting physical activity and sportsmanship among students of all athletic backgrounds. No experience necessary.

 

Grades 1-5

• Dates: Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, 26, Feb. 2
• Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK gym
• Fee: $90

Grades 6-12

• Dates: Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, 26, Feb. 2
• Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m.
• Location: PAK gym
• Fee: $90

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification 

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. (Blended Learning) Limit 12.

• Dates: Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 – Time 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Dates: Dec. 22 and 23 – Time 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Date: Dec. 29 – Time 8 – 11 a.m.
• Location: PAK pool
• FEE: $310 resident/$335 non-resident
• Re-certification Lifeguard: $210
• Re-certification CPR: $100

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

• Dates: Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Thursday, Dec. 18
• Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK pool
• Fee: $110

Five-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

Brian Lynn

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

• Dates: Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11
• Time: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Location: PBHS room 142A
• Fee: $55

Adult Volleyball

Maria Brown

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

• Dates: Mondays, Dec. 8 – March 2
• Time: 7 p.m. – 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)

• Dates: Fridays, Dec. 5 – March 6  (No class on Dec. 26, Jan. 2, 23, Feb. 20)
• Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: PBHS main gym
• Fee: $60

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, Dec. 16 – Feb. 10
• Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
• Location: CVMS gym
• 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.

• Dates: Wednesdays, Dec. 17 – March 18 (No class on Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, 18, 25)
• Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Location: CVMS gym
• Fee: $60

Advance Pickleball

Margaret Winsper

Pickleball…America’s fastest-growing sport! For advanced players with the skill, knowledge, and technique of pickleball, come enjoy a night of competitive games where you will be socializing and having FUN! (10 weeks)

• Dates: Mondays, Jan. 5 – March 23
• Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 22 – April 9
• Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Location: CVMS gym
• Fee: $60 per class

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 the body and mind. Bring a mat and blanket. (8 weeks)

• Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 28 – April 8  (No class Feb. 18,  March 18, April 1)
• Time: 6 p.m. -7 p.m.
• Location: PBHS cafeteria – board side
• Fee: $80

Family Swim and Adult Laps

Mike Reineke

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, Jan. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29
• Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Location: PAK pool
• Fee: $80 or $10 per class

 

Adult Basketball

Kevin Hart

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

• Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 6 – March 17
• Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
• Location: CRMS gym
• Fee: $50

Stability Ball Workout

Gillian Batchasingh

This class is customized to help you improve overall flexibility, core strength, posture, balance, and coordination with the stability ball. Incorporating the hand weights into our routine, we develop strength, tone, 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 65 cm stability ball, hand weights, and a mat.

• Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, March 5, 26
• Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
• Location: PBE gym
• Fee: $80

Interview and Social Setting Etiquette 

Ages 17 +

Carol Cruz

Step into every interview and social event with confidence and class. This course will be led by our certified etiquette, health and professional training coach, as well as a successful real estate agent and entrepreneur. This course blends modern polish with timeless manners. Whether you’re preparing for professional opportunities or personal growth, learning these empowering approaches will help you stand out with poise, presence and authenticity.  (More information in registration.)

• Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
• Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
• Location: PBHS library
• 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: Fridays, Jan. 16 – March 13 (No class on Feb. 20)
• Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
• Location: CES Room 100
• Fee: $80