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After School Club Registration

Mondays
Space Cadet Academy
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond our world? Join Space Cadet Academy and blast off on an exciting journey through the universe! We’ll explore the planets of our solar system, learn about the lives of astronauts, discover historic space missions, and investigate how rockets launch into space. Perfect for curious explorers who dream of traveling among the stars.
  • Open to Grades 1–4
  • 9 weeks only-prorated price
  • March 23-June 8, no club 3/30, 4/6, 5/25
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Mr. Scott Lawson
  • Cost: $270
  • Register: https://square.link/u/upwCAjTU

Tuesdays
Upper School Drama Club
Ever wanted to star in a musical? In this club, we’ll go from auditions to final performance in just ten weeks as we put together a mini-musical. This year we’ll be performing a 15-minute version of the classic You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!—good grief, it’s going to be fun!
  • Open to Grades 5–8
  • 9 weeks only-prorated price 
  • March 24-June 2, no club 3/31, 4/7
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Mrs. Christine Cooke-MacVittie
  • Cost: $270
  • Register: https://square.link/u/nZXc4aEh

Chinese Arts Club
Explore the beauty of Chinese art and culture in Chinese Arts Camp- TUESDAYS
 this 10-week hands-on club! Students will learn traditional calligraphy and ink painting, practicing brush techniques and creating meaningful characters and artwork. In the second half of the club, students will discover the colorful world of Beijing Opera facial art and design their own dramatic opera masks to take home.
  • Open to Grades 1–4
  • 9 weeks only-prorated price 
  • March 24-June 2, no club 3/31, 4/7
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Ms. Jun Wang
  • Cost: $270
  • Register: https://square.link/u/RtSevSmw

Girls Running Club
Run, laugh, and grow stronger together! In this supportive girls’ running club, we’ll encourage each other, enjoy the fresh air, and build endurance at our own pace. We’ll start with shorter runs and gradually go longer, all while lifting each other up and adding a few positive affirmations to boost confidence along the way.
  • Open to students in Grades 3-5
  • 8 weeks only-prorated price 
  • April 14-June 2
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Mrs.Jessica Hettich
  • Cost: $240
  • Register: https://square.link/u/sR5sObcV

Sing-A-Long Stars
Our afterschool Singing Club is a fun, creative program for beginners through 1st grade. Each session blends music and movement through kid-friendly karaoke, simple theatrics, playful dances, and expressive activities that help children build confidence and explore their imagination. With an encouraging, joyful atmosphere, we support early social development, creativity, and a lifelong love of performing and music.
  • Open to Beginners–Grade 1
  • 5 weeks 
  • April 14-May 12
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Ms. Sarah Breen and Ms. Ashley Baer
  • Cost: $150
  • Register: https://square.link/u/lI5qsnbm

Wednesdays
Buffalove Rocks! Club
Buffalove Rocks! Students will paint colorful, inspirational rocks and then head out on a walk to hide them around the community for others to find and enjoy. Let’s spread a little Buffalove one rock at a time!
  • Open to Grades 2–4
  • 9 weeks only-prorated price
  • March 25- June 3, no club 4/1, 4/8
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Ms. Kathleen McIntyre
  • Cost: $270
  • Register: https://square.link/u/1qXaMhKQ

Spring Explorers Club
Happy Spring! Each week we’ll welcome the season with a read-aloud story, a creative craft, and a hands-on activity inspired by all things spring—rainbows, animals, blooming plants, changing weather, and more. We’ll also take springtime walks around campus to discover signs of the season and observe how nature changes around us.
  • Open to Prep I–Grade 1
  • 5 weeks 
  • April 15-May 13
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Mrs. Kelly Reese
  • Cost: $150
  • Register: https://square.link/u/DAW6gj1U

Thursdays
Lower School Drama Club
Come act up with Mrs. Cooke-MacVittie in the theater and costume room! Through theater games and creative play, students will explore the costume closet, experiment with costume and make-up design, and bring their imaginations to life on stage.
  • Open to Grades 1–4
  • 9 weeks only-prorated price 
  • March 26-June 4, no club 4/2, 4/9, 5/28
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Mrs. Christine Cooke-MacVittie
  • Cost: $270
  • Register: https://square.link/u/EF1T55No

Fridays
Disc Golf
Ready to launch some discs? In Disc Golf Club, we’ll practice putting, approach shots, and big drives before heading out to play rounds on the baskets. Improve your aim, challenge your friends, and see who can land the perfect shot!
  • Open to Grades 1–8
  • 8 weeks only-prorated price
  • March 27-June 5, no club 4/3, 4/10
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Mr. Adrian Dedecker
  • Cost: $240
  • Register: https://square.link/u/fLccrINY

Math Magicians Club
Abracadabra… it’s math! Math Magicians is a fun club for students in grades 1–4 to build confidence with numbers through games, puzzles, and hands-on challenges. Students will explore addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and number sense while discovering different strategies for solving problems and celebrating their growing math skills.
  • Open to Grades 1–4
  • 5 weeks 
  • May 8-June 5
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Led by Mrs. Amanda Hollenback
  • Cost: $150
  • Register: https://square.link/u/vnYgS15I
About After School Clubs

NEW THIS YEAR: Clubs meet one day per week for either five- or ten-week sessions.
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  • Students are welcome to sign up for more than one club. 
  • Families with students in the 5:45 p.m. Horizons pick-up program get 50% off all clubs! ​(Discount codes have been emailed to families registered. If you did not receive it, please contact Jennifer Brady at [email protected].)

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