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Grade 1

In Grade 1, students begin to take greater ownership of their learning as they build on foundational skills and explore new challenges. With growing independence and curiosity, they dive deeper into problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative expression. Activities are designed to nurture both academic growth and social-emotional development, while fostering confidence, resilience, and a love of discovery.

  • Specialty Classes begin directly after school and run until 4:30 p.m. (Extended care is available until 5:15 p.m. for an additional cost.)
  • Stay & Play, our after-care program, begins directly after school and runs until 5:15 p.m.
  • All classes include healthy snacks.

Registration is for the Fall season. Please note that we are extending the Fall Season until January 29, 2027. This will help ease the transition back to school from winter break, without immediate changes to their after-school routine. Space is limited, and waitlists will be opened as programs reach capacity.

 

Important Dates – Fall 2026

  • Registration for the Fall season opens Wednesday, June 3, at noon!

  • Stay & Play: September 9 – January 29

  • All other programs: September 14 – January 29

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Monday
Chess Tactics
Tactics are an integral part of chess and occur throughout all phases of the game. This dynamic class focuses on common tactics such as Pins, Forks, Skewers, Double Attacks, Deflections, Discovered Checks, and Mating Attacks. Each week, we prepare a variety of puzzles and chess brainteasers so students of all playing levels are challenged and engaged. This class encourages imaginative chess play and is ideal for a student who has mastered piece movement and the basic rules, has tournament experience, and enjoys working on puzzles and exercising creativity.

Tumbleweeds
Join our gymnastic coaches for a fun-filled tumbling experience. This class is specifically 

designed to teach children body awareness, balance, floor gymnastics, and tumbling... safely.

Learn forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, creative floor work using hoops,  ribbons, and much more.

 

Tuesday

Robotics and Engineering

Our robotics and engineering students will constantly be building, designing, and problem-solving using whatever materials they can get their hands on. Building challenges will bring structural engineering and physics concepts, like friction or weight distribution, into focus, while robotics projects will call for the mastery of mechanical engineering concepts, like circuitry or conductivity. This course will foster students’ inquisitiveness through constant exposure to new materials and new tools, whether it’s practicing dynamic taping techniques or learning how to use a power drill.


Cheerleading

Cheerleaders will work on energetic movements and chants as well as basic stunting and tumbling skills. By emphasizing teamwork, athleticism, and spirit, our team will learn and grow in cheerleading together. This class will familiarize our new cheerleaders with cheer vocabulary and set them up for a future of spirited success.

 

Wednesday
Pickleball

Students develop the key skills and knowledge needed to enjoy America’s fastest-growing sport. Each session focuses on serving, “dinking,” and forehand and backhand strokes, with an emphasis on learning how to play and score a competitive match. Through interactive games and drills, students build confidence while practicing sportsmanship, teamwork, and individual effort—all in a fun and supportive environment.

Little Ecologists
Little Ecologists empowers children through eco-friendly classes and hands-on activities, encouraging them to take responsible actions and channel their energy positively. The program offers an introduction to key concepts of ecology and to daily actions that benefit the Planet. Our curriculum promotes resilience, self-confidence, and emotional intelligence, enabling children to take positive action towards environmental sustainability.


Thursday

Young Architects

What do Pythagoras, Vitruvius, Michelangelo, and Leonardo have in common? They were all remarkable engineers, mathematicians, and inventors. In this course, students will learn to recognize complex mathematical patterns and creatively solve challenging real-world problems. Some topics we will cover include Design - Could the axle of the wheel be moved without compromising the wheel’s efficiency? Could you design your own building materials? Tension and compression - How can these forces help us design buildings?


Parkour

In this dynamic movement class, students continue to build strength, coordination, and confidence through small obstacles and movement games. They refine safe and efficient movement patterns while developing self-regulation, problem-solving, and social skills—all while having fun and making new friends. Progressions are carefully scaled to each child’s age and skill level, with partner activities and group games fostering a strong sense of community.

 

Friday

Creative FilmMaking
Lights, camera, action! During this class, students can become a director, actor, cinematographer, and/or editor. Using professional equipment and technology, students will work together to learn how to use cameras, audio equipment, and editing software, all while creating original video projects and movies. We will also build props, combine claymation and live-action video, experiment with the potential of green screens, practice various camera tricks, use stock videos, video filters, and much more!

Art Explorers
Young artists dive into a world of creativity as they explore new art materials and mediums. From

watercolor and painting to sculpture, collage, charcoal, and even recycled and unexpected materials, each session is a new adventure where students learn and explore new art supplies and styles to express their full creativity!