about
Founded in 2017, PLAYDAY was created with three goals in mind: to provide original, screen-free creative enrichment for children, offer art-focused after-school programming, and attract exceptional educators who serve as positive creative role models. Through super fun creative play, PLAYDAY helps children develop imagination, confidence, and social-emotional awareness in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
During all PLAYDAY offerings, children are encouraged to recognize their unique creativity while embracing diversity, building confidence, and developing a strong sense of self. Learning new artistic skills and discovering unique forms of self-expression at a young age fosters inspiration, resilience, and personal growth. These valuable life skills extend far beyond the art studio, helping children succeed in school, relationships, and future endeavors.
Through engaging indoor and outdoor ART projects, children collaborate with their peers while developing focus, patience, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and an appreciation for the creative process. Every experience is designed to encourage exploration, accomplishment, and a lifelong love of learning.
PLAYDAY is not focused on creating professional artists. Our mission is to help raise confident, creative children who feel comfortable expressing themselves and embracing their individuality in whatever form it takes.
HAVE FUN | BE AWESOME is our motto!!
Gregory Okshteyn
CEO & Founder
Instructors
PLAYDAY's team of instructors are highly trained arts educators with a passion for guiding children and watching them explore their creative impulses. Their extensive knowledge allows them to seamlessly weave relevant art history and social references into each activity. They are constantly working to improve and expand PLAYDAY’s class offerings to provide the most engaging experiences for children.
