Class schedule

Spring session: April 1 – May 24, 2025

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Weekly Classes

Tuesday

Friendship Band - Ages 16+, 4-5 p.m.

FRIENDSHIP BAND HAS LIMITED OPENINGS.

Please call or email to inquire about signing up.

Come join in the fun of making music with the Friendship Band, Whole Children’s resident rock group. We will play our old hits and create new songs together. We will explore writing lyrics, composing melodies, and matching rhythms as a group. We will continue to generate ideas for the Friendship Band’s LIVE performances – including costumes, choreography, and adding video to the gigs. Performers must consent to being photographed and videoed and are expected to participate in a number of community performances. If you are interested in music, but not performing live, you can check out our Jam Band class.

Join us in the pixelated world of Minecraft, where gamers explore and build to their hearts’ content! On our designated Minecraft server, students interact with one another while in the game world and while chatting with their friends online. Teachers are ready to help those just learning to play and to model appropriate social skills. Minecraft here promotes cooperation and enhances students’ ability to negotiate space and resources. 

“Minecraft Java Edition” is required to play with other students on our servers. A personal account can be purchased at Minecraft.net for $26.95. Other versions of Minecraft, such as Win 10 or Bedrock, are not compatible with our servers.

Join the Chess Club and learn how to play this 1,500-year-old game of strategy. This class is for beginners and long-time players alike. Each week we will not only be playing chess, but learning about different strategies, openings and different ways to improve your chess game.

Move to the sounds of fabulous music at your own pace to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Experience a reduction in stress, improved cardiovascular fitness, and well-being of body, mind and spirit in a warm and welcoming group setting.

Encapsulating the spirit of Whole Children, our Joyful Chorus is a truly inclusive and, of course, joyful opportunity for students to come together in song. We are a performance group, singing at events all over the valley.

This class is supported by a grant from the Department of Developmental Services. Singers must consent to being photographed and videoed, and are expected to participate in a number of community performances.

Wednesday

Boundaries and Relationships- All About Friendship Ages 18+, 4-5 p.m.

This session we are exploring the world of Friendship! We cover how to make friends, how to stay connected with friends, and what elements make and build a strong and lasting friendship. Our class provides students with the building blocks of creating relationships of all types and understanding that boundaries are needed to have safe and healthy relationships.
Do you enjoy learning steps and dancing in a group? Do you wish you were part of a dance crew or flash mob? Then join our new Dance Moves Class where you will learn how to dance to familiar party songs and even come up with your own choreography to your favorite songs. It’s going to be a dance party every class!
In this class, we take blank miniatures and turn them into custom works of art to use in your tabletop gaming or to display on your shelf. Learn how to use different tools and techniques to create your own personalized versions of your favorite fantasy and sci-fi creatures, heroes, and villains. All skill levels are welcome! Students are supplied with paints, brushes, tools and miniatures for the class.
Come cook something with your friends! Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try. They each get a chance to suggest a nut-free dish that we do our best to recreate. And of course, at the end of class, we get to enjoy the meal together!

Thursday

(FULL) Theater - Ages 16+, 4-5:30 p.m.

This session we are continuing to work on our original play, All the Feels! This class is closed to new students for the session, but we invite you all to come see our performances on May 30 and 31 at Smith College.

Friday

NEW! Board Game Club - Ages 13+, 4-5 p.m.

This club is a fun time to play your favorite games with friends and learn some new ones too! We have an excellent selection of classic board and card games, but if you have one you want to share with our group, bring it along! This is a great way to practice social skills in a low-key setting while also having fun.

In Indonesian Kung-fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills with a focus on cooperation, respect, self-awareness and self-control.  Students earn stripes and belts at their own pace while learning the values of hard work and determination. Each session culminates in a presentation and board-breaking demonstration! Families may purchase shirt, belt and pants from the instructor.

From dungeons to dragons and everything in-between! Come take part in a unique role-playing experience where you and other members of your adventuring party create characters, overcome obstacles and explore the world. Veteran players and newcomers are welcome.

In Indonesian Kung-fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills with a focus on cooperation, respect, self-awareness and self-control.  Students earn stripes and belts at their own pace while learning the values of hard work and determination. Each session culminates in a presentation and board-breaking demonstration! Families may purchase shirt, belt and pants from the instructor.

Are you a writer, singer or music lover? Then this new class is for you! We work together to write and record songs of our own while playing around with different instruments and sounds. No experience with instruments is needed, just an interest in getting together and making some sweet music. If you play an instrument, feel free to bring it and show off your skills, but we have lots of different instruments for you to try. Come jam with your pals and share your voice!

Saturday

Movement and Games - Ages 4-7, 10-10:45 a.m.

This social group for younger kids is divided into two parts, first focusing on art and play, and then on gross motor skills in our Movement Room space which includes swings, a climbing wall and a ball pit.

Age range is flexible- please call or email to inquire with any specific questions.

Relax and watch anime with your friends! Many think of anime as a genre, but it is actually just another way that stories can be told with many different genres to explore. This class offers a forum for everyone to share their favorite shows with each other, which treats us to a large variety of storytelling and art. Anime can contain both constructive and somewhat questionable messages about society and values, so during and after the film our teachers invite students to participate in thoughtful discussion while also cracking a few jokes and gushing about our favorite characters. Because we will be watching during lunchtime, feel free to bring a nut-free lunch!

Come cook something with your friends on the weekend! Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try. They each get a chance to suggest a dish that we do our best to recreate. And of course, at the end of class, we get to enjoy the meal together!

Note: All cooking classes have a $25.00 materials fee to help cover the cost of food.

We do a little bit of everything in this class – drawing, painting, fiber arts, collage and more! This class is for everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts, whether you’re an accomplished artist or someone looking to discover your creative side.

We set out all kinds of building materials each class for students to explore: trains, K’NEX, blocks, and of course, Legos. They can build by themselves or cooperatively with others, and we make sure to take time at the end to share our creations. Talking and sharing among the group is strongly encouraged and usually one of the best parts!

Interested in learning how to play fantasy role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder? In this class, we use the Milestones Adventure System to teach you how to play these games. The Milestones Adventure System is a brand-new and easy-to-learn fantasy role-playing system created by Whole Children and Milestones staff with our community in mind. This system puts the focus on the group storytelling, teamwork, and role-playing aspects of fantasy games. It is designed with all skill levels in mind.
This class is for all newcomers and veterans of fantasy role-playing games.
Bocci Ball, Badminton, Corn Hole, and more! Join us for some fun outdoors. Learn to play new games while hanging out with your friends and making new ones. Do you have another game you love to play outside? Bring it to share with the group!

On days when the weather does not want to cooperate, we will have indoor games available.

We have combined our Minecraft and general Video Game Club. Play with your friends in-person in Smash Brothers, Pokémon, or maybe your favorite indie game! Play alone and talk with others or connect in games with multiplayer functionality and play together. We usually play games on the Nintendo Switch console but feel free to bring along any games you want to share or talk about.
 

If you are more of a Minecraft enthusiast, join us in the pixelated world of Minecraft, where gamers explore and build to their hearts’ content! On our designated Minecraft server, students interact with one another while being in the game world, and chat with their friends online. Teachers are ready to help those just learning to play, and to model appropriate social skills.

To get the most out of this class, it is recommended that students have access to a Nintendo Switch and/or a device that can run games.

“Minecraft Java Edition” is required to play with other students on our servers. A personal account can be purchased at Minecraft.net for $26.95. Other versions of Minecraft, such as Win 10 or Bedrock, are not compatible with our servers.

 

Events

LGBTQIA+ Social - April 16, Ages 16+, 6-7:30 p.m.

We are hosting our first ever LGBTQIA+ Social for the community. This is a place where you can meet other folks your age with the same or similar identity to you. There will be opportunities to socialize with new friends, play some games and even do karaoke. We hope you’ll join us!

Free with membership or $10 for non-members. Please register on Jackrabbit or by calling the office at 413-585-8010.

Join us for a movie night at the ICC! We’ll pop the corn, dim the lights and have a blast! Enjoying a film together is a great way to build community and deepen friendships, so come watch a film, laugh and make some great memories! The movie is yet to be determined. We will ensure the movie is appropriate for all ages, but it may be rated up to PG-13.

Free with membership or $10 for non-members. Please register on Jackrabbit or by calling the office at 413-585-8010.

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This spring, Whole Children™ & Milestones crank up the drama—and the volume—with All the Feels, an original rock saga about indie band Preston Wolf and the Feels. On the cusp of a world tour, tensions backstage threaten to blow it all up. Frida’s done holding things together. Preston’s ego is in overdrive. Can they pull it together before Australia? Featuring Joy, Fear, Sadness, and Anger as full-fledged characters, this high-energy show hits all the notes: self-discovery, hard truths, and riffs you won't forget.

 

We want to hear from you!

Is there a class you'd like us to offer? Do you have an idea for an event? Let us know!

Online class information

Links for Zoom classes will be emailed to members when payment has been received, and when registration forms have been submitted.

For Discord, the current link will remain accessible to the general public, regardless of membership status, for sending private messages to friends; and it will be moderated by teachers. However, only members will be able to take part in weekly Discord-accessible classes, and only members will have access to the server’s voice chat function.

Questions? Please email the front desk or call (413) 585-8010.

Class information

Class sizes are limited; register early to secure a spot in a desired class.

Please note that all age ranges are suggestions only. Please contact us at info@wholechildren.org or (413) 585-8010 if you're interested in signing up for a class outside of the posted age range.

Session membership is $175.00 per student.

The membership fee includes two (2) in-person classes and unlimited on-line classes. Each additional in-person class is $50.00. If student takes just one class (either in-person or on-line) their account will be credited $85.00.

All classes are in person unless otherwise noted.

NOTE: Cooking classes have an additional $25.00 materials fee to help off-set the cost of food.

Registration

A membership must be purchased for every student.

The first step for enrolling is to enroll the student in membership. The second step is to enroll them in the specific classes.

New families

Step 1: If you are new to Whole Children™/Milestones Recreation, click the button below to fill out registration forms.

 

Step 2: After you have submitted all registration forms, you will be notified once your account has been created. Once you are notified that your account has been created, click the button below. Watch the video for instructions on how to sign up JackRabbit and enroll in classes.

 

Remember to please sign up for the fall membership before choosing specific classes.

Returning families

Enroll in classes through JackRabbit