Monday
Soccer
Our youth soccer program offers a fun, positive, and non-competitive environment where children will learn the fundamentals of soccer. Our coaches use positive reinforcement to teach skills while building confidence. The focal point for this age group is for children to be comfortable with the ball by further developing soccer skills such as dribbling, shooting, and the introduction of passing. Classes include partner activities to promote sharing, listening, respect, and cooperation. Physical activities include dynamic exercises like moving at a pace, changing directions, and lateral agility. These classes will start with a warm-up, continue with skill building, and end with a small-sided scrimmage match.
Yellow Sweatband Party
Join us after-school on Mondays for an experiment in ultimate musical creativity. This multifaceted party/project, led by The Practice Room, is designed to be the perfect antidote to a long Monday at school. Along with music and singing games, we will be learning and deeply engaging with at least one full song and using the song to inspire student-led choreography, props, scripts, and costumes as needed to express our understanding of the music. Our final goal is the creation of an art-filled music video showcasing this mishmash of music, art, theater, and general messiness. It’s going to be cool.
Tuesday
Robotics and Engineering
Our engineering & robotics students will be constantly building, designing and problem-solving using any 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.
Parkour
In this dynamic movement class, students build strength, coordination, and confidence through small obstacles and movement games. They learn 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.
Wednesday
Capoeira
Designated by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage of humanity, Capoeira is a mix of dance, combat, and play. It develops motor skills such as balance, strength, and visual acuity, while stimulating creativity and self-confidence. Students will learn choreographies while listening to the rhythm of the berimbau, caxixi, tambourine, and reco-reco.
Art Explorers: A Creative Journey for Young Artists
In Art Explorers, children dive into the exciting world of visual art, learning to see like artists and create with confidence! Each session introduces students to both classic and contemporary artists—from Van Gogh and Matisse to Yayoi Kusama and Kehinde Wiley—sparking inspiration and curiosity about art from around the world.
Thursday
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.
Chess
Whether your child is a beginner or has already learned the basics of chess, these interactive classes led by Growing Minds will enhance your child’s focus, foster problem-solving and critical thinking and teach the fundamentals of the game. These classes will solidify basic chess rules, review piece movement, introduce chess notation and coordinates, help students learn how to build and execute a plan for different parts of the game and lay the foundation for long-term strategic gameplay. Our expert instructors will assess your child’s skill level, and provide the instruction necessary to build upon their existing skills so they are ready for more advanced classes, tournament play, or Chess Team.
Friday
Taste Bud Travelers
Our young chefs will embark on a delicious journey around the world! We 'll whip up recipes from their favorite books and TV shows, such as Harry Potter and SpongeBob Squarepants. We 'll travel to Italy for a hilarious funny-face pizza party, head to Japan to learn the art of sushi-making, then to New York to bake NYstyle individual cheesecakes. From mixing and measuring to decorating and tasting, our classes are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and foster teamwork and curiosity.
