Afterschool Enrichment Programs

The heart and soul of childhood is play. “Just Play” is a joyful hour of group play for K-2 grade students based on what it is like when neighborhood children gather casually to play in a backyard after school. Children will be taught sports skills, classic group games that build social connections, and will be given options to play imaginatively or quietly in smaller groups. In addition, they will be given ownership over a democratic group decision-making process, where they select activities for each class from a growing list of options.

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Students in this class will expand skills in drawing and painting (watercolor and acrylic), and explore collage, weaving, printmaking and mixed media. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, and provide support for students to develop their own projects.

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In this after school program, students will have the option to explore coding and game-making (with Scratch) and coding and VR environmental design (with CoSpaces). Students will collaborate on projects with each other, share their work with peers for feedback, and work through tutorials that meet them where they're at and push their learning further. By the end, they will have a solid foundation in the logic of coding, 3D environmental design and digital storytelling.

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Join this class where students will get in touch with their body awareness, rhythm, creative expression and storytelling through creative movement activities, games and simple choreography. Tatiana Birenbaum is an experienced dance, movement, and performing arts educator.

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Open call for princesses, mythical creatures, knights and villains in this Storybook Workshop with Anne Lilly! Students will read modern Fairy Tales and exciting children’s books with all sorts of magical themes. We will then become a theatrical troupe of actors and act out a favorite story. Each actor will get to play the role that lights up their imagination the most. By using funny voices, exciting movement staging, and lines from the stories, young actors will become big Storybook stars!

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Students will expand skills in book arts, weaving, hand-building with clay, mixed media sculpture and painting (acrylic and watercolor). Through demonstrations of new techniques, students will learn new processes, hone existing skills and find their voice through new combinations of media and materials.

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On Wednesday afternoon, children will have the trust, tools, and time to create, build, and explore in a Maker Space! This will be a child-led space where educators are present to provide and rotate materials and support craftsmanship. Maker Spaces encourages creativity, problem-solving, sensory development, and independence. Students will gain the ability to confidently structure their own time, transforming freedom into ingenuity through play. Please note this is a no tech maker space.

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Wild Bodies is a celebration of young people’s theatrical, imaginative, and physical impulses. Students will learn and invent theater games, blend sports and dance movement, and explore and create obstacle courses. Throughout the semester, students will work collaboratively to problem solve, create mini-performances, and explore creative self-expression in a safe, welcoming, thoughtful, and WILD setting.

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We will rehearse and perform a production of Shrek Jr., an upbeat musical about embracing who you are and not judging a book by its cover, or an ogre by their looks. This performance is sure to send audiences on a wild ride all the way from Shrek’s swamp to the kingdom of Duloc. If you are into acting, singing, or dancing, then make sure to take part in this exciting class. Tatiana Birenbaum is an experienced dance, movement, and performing arts educator. Joshua Eiger is an experienced children’s theater music director, voice teacher, and pianist.

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This fall, we are offering an after school portfolio development class to support the needs of students in grades 7-8 who are applying to specialized high schools. The class will focus on the core requirement of drawing from observation. Projects will use a range of materials and will include figure drawing, still-life, portraiture, landscape and architecture. Very dedicated 6th grade students are also welcome to join.

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Let your kid access their creativity and connect with their inner future Broadway star with Miss Mariel at Bound for Broadway: A Collaborative Musical Theatre Experience! Through improvisational, ensemble-driven acting games, music, and dance, your child will gain confidence, practice working well with others, and ultimately have the opportunity to share their unique artistry with you. Allow your child to make bold, expressive choices in an environment that is both nurturing and challenging.

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Tinkercad is an user-friendly, web-based application for creating 3D designs, electronics, and coding projects. In this class, students will learn 3D modeling with a kid-friendly version of CAD (computer aided drafting). The class will enhance creativity, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities. Our design projects will foster collaboration, critical thinking, attention to detail, and familiarity with the design process. By the end, students gain a solid foundation in 3D design, a helpful introduction for further explorations in technology and engineering.

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Join us for a fun afternoon of strategy games and an opportunity to work collaboratively to grow logic, deduction, memory, and critical thinking skills.

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Note: This program goes from Friday, January 3-Friday, May 23.

This weekly clinic for Senesh girls in grades 4-6 provides a platform to enhance basketball skills and play full court games. Players will learn fundamental skills, improve fitness, and enhance overall performance on the court. This club will foster player development, team building, and sportsmanship.

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