Pine Bush Central School District Continuing Education Course Catalog Fall 2026

If you would like to be placed on the mailing list, please call the continuing education office at (845) 744-2031 ext. 3051 and leave your name and  address.

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.

Early registration is encouraged to ensure placement and to avoid possible class cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.

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

Contact Maria Vanini-Brown, director of continuing education, with any questions or concerns. Call 845-744-2031, ext. 3051 or email.

• 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 email.
• Visit us at our Continuing Education page or on Facebook.

Children’s Programs

Boys and Girls Indoor Soccer

Grades 3-12

Gianni Carillo

Open gym indoor soccer. Have fun while improving your skills and touch on the ball. Sneakers and shin guards necessary. T- Shirts included.

Dates: Monday, Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec. 7,
14, 21
Grades: 3-6
Times: 5:30 pm –7:00 pm
Grades: 7-12
Time: 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
Location: CRMS Gymnasium
FEE: $100

Pumpkin Run

Grades 3-6

Come test your endurance in a fun run on the trails and fields behind Pine Bush Elementary School. Arrive about 20 minutes before your race to check in and warm up with the Varsity Cross Country team members.  Grade 3 will run ½ mile course, Grade 4 – 6 will run 1 mile course. There will be Certificates and Ribbons for all participants. T-shirts for the top male and female runners in each age group will be awarded.

Time and Grade

• Saturday, November 7
• Grade 3 Girls 10:00 am , Boys 10:15 am
• Grade 4 Girls: 10:30 am, Boys, 10:45 am,
• Grade 5 Girls: 11:00 am, Boys, 11:15 am
• Grade 6 Girls: 11:30 am, Boys, 11:45 am
• Location: PBE Back field and trail
• FEE: $5

S.T.E.M and Robotics Club 

Grades K – 3

Monali Verma (Robotics4u)

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)

Thursday, October 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19
PAK Library
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
FEE: $180

Introduction to Chess

Grades 5-12

Marcus Samerson

Whether you’re looking to learn the basics or sharpen your strategic skills, this eight-week chess course is designed for players of all ages and levels. This program offers a welcoming environment for beginners to learn the fundamentals and for intermediate players to find quality competition and refine their game.
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28;
November 3 and 4
CVMS, room 203
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FEE: $100

Arts & Crafts

Grades K-5

Taleeya Parker

Unleash your student’s imagination in this engaging hands on creativity workshop. Designed to build confidence, and refine fine motor skills. Your young artist will explore a variety of techniques and artistic mediums through painting, crafting, mixed media, and projects using recycled materials. Watch your students’ masterpiece come to life. (6 weeks)
Wednesday, October 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18; December 2
(No class on November 11 and 25)
PBE, room 104
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
FEE: $150

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!

Tuesday, October 13, 20, 27; November 10, 17, 24 (No class on November 3 )
PAK Library
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
FEE: $115

Paint It…With Me (Ages 16+)

Sharon Gihr

Come join our beginner friendly painting class, our focus is designed to guide new artist and build confidence while learning basic techniques. No painting experience needed, all material included in fee.

Session I: Magical Pumpkin

Tuesday, October 20 and 27
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
CRMS Cafe
FEE: $75

Session II: Noble Forest Fir

Tuesday November 10 and 17
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
CRMS Cafe
FEE: $75

College Readiness Workshop (Ages 16+)

Austin Singleton

Prepare for college success! Learn how to choose the right major and explore high-demand careers, understand college expectations, communicate effectively with professors, navigate financial aid, and take advantage of campus support services. Gain practical skills in budgeting, managing credit and debt, balancing academics and personal responsibilities, managing stress, and choosing a college that fits your academic, financial, and personal goals. (4 weeks)
October 13, 20, 27, November 4
PBHS, room 188
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FEE: $75

 

Adult Programs

Basketball

Kevin Hart

Pickup basketball games for fun and exercise.  Limit of 15 (10 weeks)
Tuesday, October 13 – December 15
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CRMS Gymnasium
FEE: $60

Volleyball

Maria Brown

Enjoy a night of fun; looking for competitive players who love a great challenge. Class is limited to 15 players (10 weeks)
Monday, October 5 – December 14 (No class on Oct. 12)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PBE Gymnasium
FEE: $60

Pickleball For Beginners

Laura Betty (Certified PPA)

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)
Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Nov. 24
CVMS Gymnasium
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
FEE: $80

Intermediate Pickleball

Laura Betty (Certified PPA)

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 weeks)
Wednesday, October 7 – December 9 (No class on November 11 and 25)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
CVMS Gymnasium
Fee: $80

Advanced 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)

Monday, Oct. 19 – Dec. 21
Thursday, Oct. 22 – Jan. 14 (No class on Dec. 10)
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
CVMS Gymnasium
FEE: $70 per class

Indoor Soccer

Jim Post

Competitive, fast paced friendly games. Class is limited to 20 players. (10 weeks)
Wednesday, October 7 – January 13 (No class on the following Dates: Nov. 11, 25 and Dec. 16, 23)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CRMS Gymnasium
FEE: $ 60

Laps & Family Swim

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.
Tuesday, October 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PAK Pool
FEE: $80 or $10 per class

Paint It…With Me (Ages 16+)

Sharon Gihr

Come join our beginner friendly painting class, our focus is designed to guide new artist and build confidence while learning basic techniques. No painting experience needed, all material included in fee.

Session I: Magical Pumpkin

Tuesday, October 20 and 27
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
CRMS Cafe
FEE: $75

Session II: Noble Forest Fir

Tuesday November 10 and 17
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
CRMS Cafe
FEE: $75

Hip-Hop

Angelena Arrison

Looking for a fun, creative, and judgment-free way to stay active? Whether you are returning to the dance floor or trying hip hop for the very first time, this class is for you! Each session kicks off with a light, high-energy workout and stretch to get your heart rate up and muscles warm. From there, you will learn choreography step-by-step building confidence and technique all while having fun. (6 weeks)

Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5
Location: PBHS, Board side Cafe
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
FEE: $100

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 choreographed music and Latin rhythms dance moves. Come out and enjoy a fun time while building your endurance.
Tuesday, November 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8, 15, 22; January 5 (No class on Dec. 29)
6:00 pm -7:00 pm
PAK Gymnasium
FEE: $100

Stability Ball Workout

Gillian Batachasingh

This class is customized to help you improve your overall 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.
Thursday, October 8 – December 10
(No class on November 12 and 26)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PBE Gymnasium

Sit and Stitch

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 4.5mm / 5.0 mm
Friday, November 13, 20; December. 4, 11, 18; January 8, 15, 22 (No class on Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PAK Library
FEE: $80

Yoga

Gillian Batachasingh

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 (with modifications for all levels) and breathing practices that deeply relax the body and mind. Bring a mat and blanket. (8 weeks)
Wednesday Oct 7 – Dec. 9 (No class on November 11 and 25)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PBHS, Café Board side
FEE: $80

College Readiness Workshop (Ages 16+)

Austin Singleton

Prepare for college success! Learn how to choose the right major and explore high-demand careers, understand college expectations, communicate effectively with professors, navigate financial aid, and take advantage of campus support services. Gain practical skills in budgeting, managing credit and debt, balancing academics and personal responsibilities, managing stress, and choosing a college that fits your academic, financial, and personal goals. (4 weeks)
October 13, 20, 27, November 4
PBHS, room 188
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FEE: $75