After School Activities Program

Free Play

There’s plenty of time for kids to just play and hang out. They might dig in the sandbox, open an “ice cream shop” in Hodes Hall, chill with friends, jump into a game of gaga or four square, make art, or do homework together.

Lego Build

A giant tarp and a mountain of LEGO bricks take over the courtyard. Kids might work on a creation of their own or join friends to build an entire city, adding to it as the afternoon goes on.

Art Center

There’s usually a project underway at the Art Center, but kids are just as welcome to grab supplies and make something of their own. Past projects have included sock puppets, zines, friendship bracelets, and plenty more.

Games on the Field

On the field, kids can jump into organized games of Capture the Flag, Sharks and Minnows, dodgeball, pick up basketball or soccer games, and more. Sometimes the gymnastics mats come out too, and on hot days, water games are always a hit.

Chess

Whether learning the rules for the first time or already plotting their next checkmate, students build their skills through lessons, games, and tournaments as they learn new strategies and creative ways to approach the chessboard.

Wild Science

Young zoologists get up close with reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates through live animal encounters and hands-on science activities. They investigate how animals live and adapt while following their own curiosity about the natural world.

Mandarin

Through stories, games, and activities, language learners explore Mandarin and Chinese culture. Over the course of the year, they begin recognizing and writing Chinese characters while building their conversational skills.

Guitar

Guitarists get to know their instruments through plenty of playing and musical exploration. As they make music together, they learn the building blocks of music and develop foundational guitar skills.

Kinder motion

Young students jump, tumble, balance, and move through a playful introduction to gymnastics. Games and activities help them develop coordination and gross motor skills while building confidence in what their bodies can do.

Baking

Middle school bakers roll up their sleeves to make a variety of recipes while learning new techniques in the kitchen. The class introduces mindful baking, exploring how time in the kitchen can be a creative and calming way to unwind.

Jewelry making

Young designers experiment with beads, colors, textures, and patterns as they learn jewelry-making techniques and create one-of-a-kind pieces they can actually wear.

Rotating Intramural Sports

Younger athletes get moving and build their skills through rotating intramural sports including soccer, flag football, and basketball. With plenty of active play, students practice the fundamentals, sharpen their skills, and learn to play as a team.

Ceramics

Ceramic artists roll, pinch, coil, carve, and sculpt as they learn essential hand-building techniques and create with clay. They experience the ceramic process from shaping their pieces to glazing and firing their finished work.

Dungeons & Dragons

Players enter imaginative worlds where every choice can change the story. They work together to navigate challenges and make strategic decisions, adapting when the adventure takes an unexpected turn.