Highlights of our Program

After School and Enrichment
The school day continues to 6:00 p.m. with our after-school program, which continues the BCS philosophy of learning through discovery. Our parent-run Enrichment Committee provides three sets of enrichment class options throughout the year, which have included dance, music, karate, drums, art, story telling, origami, yoga, and quilting

Summer Program
There is a summer program for most of the summer. A variety of camps are offered. In the past, these have included a Magic Camp, Mad Science, Circus Camp and Drama Camp.

Click here to see the Summer 2007 program

Curriculum
Bethlehem Children’s School encourages critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving across all disciplines. The New York State curriculum acts as a guide for planning, although no State testing is administered, unless middle school regents exams are requested by students.  Field trips, in-class presentations and outdoor learning opportunities are an integral part of the curriculum. We encourage the unique contribution of parents and take advantage of the historic, cultural and educational resources of the Capital District. 

 Our teachers use integrated themes throughout the curriculum. Based on the learning needs of a particular group, each teacher decides how to balance integrated theme work with more isolated skill work. All teachers incorporate hands-on learning, creative projects, and group discussion into their regular instruction.

 We use learning centers, especially in the early years. Learning centers encourage exploration, problem solving and experimentation.  They allow students to set their own personal goals, and work with other students to expand their understanding.