Lower School Co-Curricular and After-School Programs
After-school is a vibrant time for Lower School students at Park. Led by our faculty and staff, our after-school programs are home-baked, providing a safe and inclusive environment for students to explore their interests, try new things, and — most importantly — have fun!
Park’s after-school offerings expand as students go through the Lower School. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students can participate in the Extended Day program, and 1st-3rd Graders can participate in both Extended Day and a variety of enrichment opportunities that change seasonally. In addition to Extended Day and enrichment programs, 4th and 5th Graders can also join Park Athletics teams and music ensembles.
When registering for after-school programs, families should consider their child’s age, temperament, interests, and stamina. We encourage families to review the choices with their kids so that they can make decisions that balance a desire for enrichment activities with the need for down time.
Each afternoon, Park faculty and staff help students transition from school-day activities to after-school programs. At the end of after-school programs (4:15-4:30 p.m.), students can either get picked up outside the school’s main entrance or join the Extended Day program. Students who are not picked up by 4:45 p.m. will join the Extended Day program (fees apply).
Registration for spring extended day contracts and spring enrichment classes opens on February 3 at 9 a.m.
Registration takes place in CampBrain. The spring extended day season runs from February 24-June 6. The spring enrichment class runs from February 24-May 23 with specific dates provided in individual class descriptions. Year-long co-curricular and enrichment offerings will continue on the same schedule as the fall and winter with no additional registration required.
An Overview of After-School Offerings
| Offering | Grades | Full-Year or Seasonal | Days per week | Cost | Size Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Day | Pre-K–Grade 5 | Full-Year | Every school day (3:15-6 p.m.) | See site for cost | None |
| Park Athletics Teams | Grades 4–5 | Seasonal (fall and spring) | Mondays and Wednesdays (3:15–4:30 p.m.) | None | None |
| Off-Season Sport Introduction and Skill Development | Grades 4-5 | Seasonal (fall) | Tuesdays (3:15–4:30 p.m.) | None | None |
| Soundwaves | Grades 4–5 | Full-Year | Thursdays (3:15–4:15 p.m.) | None | None |
| Jazz Band | Grade 5 | Full-Year | Mondays (3:15–4:15 p.m.) | None | None |
| Concert Band Sectional Classes | Grade 5 | Winter (Nov–Feb) | One day per week (varied) | None | None |
| Enrichment Classes | Grades 1–5 | Seasonal (fall, winter, spring) | One day per week (varied) | See site for cost | Varies based on class |
| Individual Music Lessons | Grades 1–5 | Full-Year | One day per week (varied) | See site for cost | None |
Seasonal Calendars
| MONDAYS | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. |
| Lacrosse Team Grades 4-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. (2-day commitment: Monday + Wednesday) | LS Theater Showcase Grade 5 3:15–4:30 p.m. (2-day commitment: Tuesday + Friday) | Lacrosse Team Grades 4-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. (2-day commitment: Monday + Wednesday) | Soundwaves Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | LS Theater Showcase Grade 5 3:15–4:30 p.m. (2-day commitment: Tuesday + Friday) |
| Jazz Band Grades 4-5 3:15–4:15 p.m. | Robotics Grade 5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Peabody Dance Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Volleyball Clinic Grades 4-5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Tones Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| Peabody Dance Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Tones Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Explore Outdoors Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Lacrosse Clinic (Boys) Level 5 Athletics Grades 2–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Outs Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| Common Tone Music Try-Outs Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Lacrosse Clinic (Girls) Level 5 Athletics Grades 2–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Basketball Clinic Level 5 Athletics Grades 2–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | ||
| Soccer Clinic Level 5 Athletics Grades 2–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Chess Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Explore Outdoors Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | ||
| Chess Grades 1–2 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Drama Games Grades 4-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. | |||
| Drama Games Grades 1-3 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Sustainability Club Grades 4-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. | |||
| Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Garden Club Grades 1-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. |
| MONDAYS | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. |
| Jazz Band Grades 4-5 3:15–4:15 p.m. | Destination Imagination Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Peabody Dance Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Soundwaves Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Yoga Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| Concert Band Sectionals Grades 4-5 3:15–4:15 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Tones Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Concert Band Sectionals Grades 4-5 3:15–4:15 p.m. | Recycled Crafts Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Tones Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| Robotics Grade 4 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Outs Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Chess Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Outs Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | |
| Peabody Dance Grades 2–4 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Yoga Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Calligraphy Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | ||
| Bookmaking Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Chess Grades 3–5 3:15-4:30 p.m. | |||
| Amigurumi: The Art of Making Your Own Crochet Stuffies Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Bookmaking Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| MONDAYS | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. | Extended Day Pre-K–Grade 5 3:15–6 p.m. |
| Soccer Team Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Soccer Clinic Level 5 Athletics Grades 2–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Soccer Team Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Soundwaves Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Basketball Clinic Level 5 Athletics Grades 2–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| Field Hockey Team Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Tones Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Field Hockey Team Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Lacrosse Clinic Level 5 Athletics Grades 2–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Tones Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| Jazz Band Grade 5 3:15–4:15 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Outs Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Peabody Dance Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Zen of Watercolors Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Common Tone Music Try-Outs Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| Robotics Grades 3 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Yoga Grades 1–2 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Outdoor Exploration Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Amigurumi: The Art of Making Your Own Crochet Stuffies Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | |
| Peabody Dance Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Destination Imagination Grades 4–5 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Yoga Grades 3–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | ||
| Amigurumi: The Art of Making Your Own Crochet Stuffies Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Garden Club Grades 1–5 3:15-4:30 p.m. |
Activity Information
Extended Day
Our Extended Day program offers care for Lower School children who require supervision beyond the end of the school day. Our warm and nurturing staff organizes a wide array of activities each afternoon, including crafts, board and card games, and outdoor play, as well as quiet space to tackle homework in the upper grades. Extended Day fosters a safe sense of community while reinforcing Park School’s ideals of fair play and respectful discourse with peers and adults. Annual and seasonal contracts are available, along with drop-in service. Click here to learn more about the Extended Day program.
Athletics
Park demonstrates passion and dedication for what it means to be a student-athlete and the truly unique commitment to being a student-athlete at a rigorous academic institution. Coaches and players approach games with foresight, solid preparation, and a vision for the outcome. Our coaches, as teachers, build personal relationships with their student-athletes that mirror the values, habits of mind, and character nurtured in the classroom. At Park, we balance fundamental skills, fitness, game strategy, and the lifelong skills of perseverance, commitment to a common goal, overcoming adversity, and winning with humility and integrity. This journey begins in the Lower School.
We provide three types of athletic opportunities for Lower School students:
- Second and third graders can participate in seasonal clinics (one day a week) with our new partner, Level 5 Athletics, which help students build foundational skills in a supportive and energetic environment. The specific clinics for each season are included in the enrichment class descriptions (below), and registration takes place in CampBrain.
- Fourth and fifth graders can join Park School Athletics Teams in the fall and spring (two days a week), which provide opportunities for all athletes to realize their potential and begin their athletic journey in an environment where their experiences are positive and rewarding.
- Fourth and fifth graders can join off-season training sessions (one day a week) to build skills, confidence, and experience in the sport.
The goal of our Lower School Athletics Program is to provide opportunities for students to develop teamwork and skill sets, to be introduced to the fundamental skills and strategies of their chosen sport, and basic introduction to gameplay when roster sizes allow. We are one of the very few local schools who offer a “team sport experience” at the Lower School level, and are fortunate to be able to introduce team sport and school spirit to our younger students. The fall sports are soccer and field hockey; the spring sport is lacrosse. Practices and games take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Lower School Athletics comes at no additional cost to families; we do, however, ask for consistent attendance and participation in weekly practices and games.
Click here to learn more about Park’s Lower School Athletics Program.
Arts
The Park Arts Department’s mission is to encourage authentic artistic development and support the rich inner lives of our students — beginning in Lower School. Our after-school co-curricular offerings complement our performing and visual arts programs. Our co-curricular opportunities (Soundwaves, 5th Grade Jazz, and Winter Concert Band Sectionals) come at no additional cost to families; we do, however, ask for consistent attendance and participation in weekly rehearsals. We look forward to continuing to support Lower School students’ artistic development in the studio, on stage, and in rehearsal!
SOUNDWAVES (Grades 4 and 5)
Rehearsals take place after school on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in Room 424 (Bruce Bryant’s room). This co-curricular Lower School choral group, is composed of 4th and 5th Grade students who are interested in the opportunity to work on and perform advanced choral repertoire. Soundwaves performs at seasonal concerts, taking place on the evenings of December 17, 2024 and May 13, 2025 at 7 p.m.
JAZZ BAND (Grade 5)
Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in Room 128, led by Chris Peterson. Students can play classroom instruments like xylophones and drums or their own personal instruments (guitar, bass, wind, and string instruments) if they are currently enrolled in private lessons or are playing those instruments in Concert Band or String Ensemble. The 5th Grade Jazz Band performs at the International Jazz Day evening concert on April 29, 2025 at 7 p.m.
CONCERT BAND WINTER SECTIONALS (Grade 5)
As a complement to Concert Band, all students in the class will be encouraged to participate in after-school sectional instrument classes in order to receive specific training on their chosen instrument. These free classes will start in November, and families will get information from Maeve Royce at the start of the school year about schedules and registration.
Individual and Group Music Lessons (Grades 1-5):
Individual lessons are available to help students build their skills and musical creativity. Lessons are tailored to the needs and goals of each student, and include technique, musical theory, and performance skills. Our experienced faculty of professional musicians provides instruction on many different instruments, including piano, guitar, and drums, as well as wind and string instruments. The Park School also partners with Common Tone to provide group music lessons to students in Grades 1-2 and Grades 3-5. Common Tone guides and inspires students to explore music with curiosity and confidence, and their classes are a great way for students to develop and expand their musical interests during the Lower School years. Click here to learn more about Park’s after-school music opportunities.
Enrichment Classes
Park offers seasonal enrichment classes to provide students with high-quality afternoon experiences in a variety of topics. Created by Park faculty members and guest teachers, these classes present opportunities to develop interests, cultivate talents, and strengthen social bonds. When registering for enrichment classes, families should consider their child’s age, temperament, and interests. We encourage families to review the choices with their kids so that they can make informed decisions about what will be the best fit for them in the after-school program.
Spring enrichment classes take place from 3:15-4:30 p.m. The spring enrichment class session runs from February 24-May 23. However, many enrichment classes have later start dates, all of which are noted in the descriptions below. Registration takes place in CampBrain and classes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is due upon registration.
Each class has a minimum number of students needed to run. Classes that do not meet the minimum will be canceled, and families will receive a full refund or can apply the credit to a different enrichment class. In the past, we have had the occasional instance when children have dropped out mid-session. If after the first week a family decides to withdraw, a refund for the remaining sessions minus a $50 administrative fee will be provided. However, there will be no refunds for an after-school enrichment class following the first week of the class.
At the end of the school day, Lower School faculty and staff help students transition from school-day activities into after-school classes. At the end of the enrichment class, students are either picked-up at the school’s main entrance from 4:30-4:45 p.m. or join the Extended Day program (applicable fees apply).
Enrichment Classes — Current Offerings and Descriptions
Peabody Dance: Spring Contemporary Dance Workshop • Grades 3-5
Cost: $150
Dates: 6 total classes (2/24, 3/10, 3/31, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19)
Does your child love to move? Come join us for a creative exploration of Contemporary Dance! This workshop is specifically designed for 3rd-5th Graders that are beginners to Contemporary dance. Taught in a supportive and encouraging environment, students will learn the basic principles and elements of Contemporary dance along with simple combinations to apply the technique. This class may include elements of floorwork and improvisation. Discover how to use the body’s energy through space to create dynamic movement and experience the joy of artistic expression! Students should wear close fitting athletic clothes with their hair secured off the face and neck. If students have tights and leotard, they are encouraged to wear them, but it is not required. This class is taught barefoot.
LS THEATER SHOWCASE • GRADE 5 priority registration; Waitlist option for 4th GRADERS
COST: $550
Dates: March 7-May 30 (22 total sessions; every Tuesday and Friday except 3/18, 4/18, and 5/9; two additional classes on 5/28 and 5/29; culminating performance on 5/30)
This spring, students will work as an ensemble to create a showcase of short plays and musical theater numbers culminating in a final performance. Due to the nature of this class, attendance is extremely important. Students interested in joining should understand that the level of responsibility and work could be significantly higher than other after-school classes. Students must be able to perform in the culminating performance on Friday, May 30 in order to register for the class.
Priority registration will be given to 5th graders. When registration opens on February 3, 5th grade students can register directly for the class (first-come, first-served) and 4th grade students can register for the waitlist. If the class does not reach capacity with 5th graders by February 17, then 4th graders on the waitlist will be moved into the class. Students will be moved from the waitlist into the class based on the time and date that they registered.
ROBOTICS • GRADE 5
COST: $150
Dates: 6 total classes (4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
We invite your 5th grader to join an exciting, hands-on robotics club where they’ll work alongside 6th-grade students from last season’s team to explore the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). Over six weeks, participants will learn essential engineering concepts — such as gear ratios and chassis design—while building and programming a fully functional robot. They can also add additional components to enhance their robot’s capabilities. Although it’s not a requirement for future robotics participation, this club offers a fantastic way for students to gain experience, build confidence, and spark their interest in STEM. We look forward to welcoming new team members as they discover the fun and creativity that come with designing and programming robots.
Try-Tones • Grades 1 & 2
Cost: $250
Dates: 10 total classes (3/4, 3/11, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
Led by Common Tone’s founders Beth Rausch (a Park parent!) and Mike Feathers, Try-Tones is a community of students who celebrate confidence and build essential skills through singing, movement, and playing authentic musical instruments in an ensemble setting. Every student will have the opportunity to explore engaging musical concepts on the guitar, piano, and various percussion instruments. These concepts will be applied in class as students learn how to play a collection of captivating songs for a culminating performance at the end of the session.
Try-Outs • Grades 3-5
Cost: $250
Dates: 10 total classes (3/4, 3/11, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
Led by Common Tone’s founders Beth Rausch (a Park parent!) and Mike Feathers, Try-Out students will dive into group music-making using authentic instruments. Students will continue to refine music skills, techniques, and knowledge through the joy and excitement of group music-making. Together they will experience learning and playing music in an ensemble setting. Students will learn a collection of songs on different instrumental parts (guitar, piano, and percussion). At the end of the session students will play an assortment of songs together for an end-of-session performance. Join us and Try-Out for the band!
LEVEL 5 SOCCER CLINIC • Grades 2 & 3
Cost: $250
Dates: 10 total classes (3/4, 3/11, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
Level 5 Athletics provides an energetic, affordable, and fun sports environment for players to enjoy age-appropriate instruction from outstanding coaches. The soccer clinic teaches the fundamentals of the sport in a low pressure and stress free environment. Weekly sessions will focus on dribbling, first touch, passing, movement off the ball, defending, and shooting.
CHESS • grades 1 & 2
Cost: $175
Dates: 7 total classes (4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
The chess enrichment class is designed to introduce young players to the game’s foundational skills while fostering a love for strategy and critical thinking. In a fun and engaging environment, students will learn the basics of chess, including piece movement, game rules, and essential strategy. Through interactive activities, games, and friendly challenges, we will guide each child in developing their strategic thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills.
drama games • grades 1-3
Cost: $250
Dates: 10 total classes (3/4, 3/11, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
Boost confidence, creative thinking, and teamwork through the magic of drama! In this playful and collaborative class, students will engage in a variety of improv exercises, theatre games, and movement activities that foster expression, concentration, and imagination. Performing arts educator (and Park parent) Jess Crain brings over 20 years of experience teaching all ages and abilities.
Dungeons and Dragons • Grades 4 & 5
Cost: $250
Dates: 10 total classes (3/4, 3/11, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
Venture on an exciting quest with friends into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Create characters and travel across the realms to fight monsters, find treasure and explore distant lands. Open to beginners and experienced players alike, a great game for fans of fantasy, imaginative play and cooperative teamwork.
GARDEN CLUB • GRADES 1-5
COST: $225
Dates: 9 total classes (3/11, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
Do you enjoy being active and using your hands? Are you a lover of nature, being outdoors, and watching things grow? Join the Lower School Garden Club! Autumn in the garden means harvesting (and tasting!) fruits and vegetables, observing plant and animal activity, learning how to care for and maintain the garden in fall, and then putting the garden to bed for the winter. Come spend time with the insects, worms, birds, flowers, vegetables, herbs, and even weeds of the garden. Let’s dig in together!
Peabody dance: Intro to Dance • grades 1 & 2
Cost: $175
Dates: 7 total classes (2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7)
Does your elementary schooler love to move? Come join us for a fun filled exploration of the fundamentals of dance! This creative and expressive introduction to dance is designed for 1st and 2nd Graders and is dedicated to the exploration and expansion of our movement vocabulary. Dancers will be inspired through self-expressive movement, as well as explore codified dance techniques that build new skills and engage our bodies in stretching, strengthening, and building new coordination. This class will integrate mindful breathing techniques and meditative movement exercises to help us regulate and connect through social awareness. Experience the joy of movement and dancing together in community. Students should wear close fitting athletic clothes with their hair secured off the face and neck.
EXPLORE OUTDOORS • GRADES 1-3
COST: $300
Dates: 12 total classes (2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21)
Join us for exciting outdoor activities that encourage curiosity and exploration of the outdoors at Park! Students will challenge themselves on elements on the challenge course, explore the campus trail on hikes, investigate the water systems on campus on river walks, play fun games, and do a ton of other hands-on nature based activities. Aerial adventure activities vary by age and may include rock climbing, zip lining, high ropes, and more. Foster a deeper connection to the natural world under the guidance of our trained instructors!
volleyball clinic • grades 4 & 5
Cost: $175
Dates: 11 total classes (2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22)
Are you interested in learning how to play volleyball and/or improving your skills if you already know how to play? We will focus on learning proper technique for serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and digging. Then we will apply these skills to team play by practicing team drills and by scrimmaging every day. Come ready to focus, work hard, improve, and have fun. No experience necessary.
LEVEL 5 BOYS LACROSSE CLINIC • grades 2 & 3
Cost: $250
Dates: 10 total classes (3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22)
Level 5 Athletics provides an energetic, affordable, and fun sports environment for players to enjoy age-appropriate instruction from outstanding coaches. The boys lacrosse clinic teaches the fundamentals of the sport in a low pressure and stress free environment. Weekly sessions focus on cradling, scooping, shooting, and passing.
level 5 girls lacrosse clinic • GRADES 2 & 3
Cost: $250
Dates: 10 total classes (3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22)
Level 5 Athletics provides an energetic, affordable, and fun sports environment for players to enjoy age-appropriate instruction from outstanding coaches. The girls lacrosse clinic teaches the fundamentals of the sport in a low pressure and stress free environment. Weekly sessions focus on cradling, scooping, shooting, and passing.
CHESS • GRADES 3-5
COST: $175
Dates: 7 total classes (4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22)
The chess enrichment class is designed to introduce young players to the game’s foundational skills while fostering a love for strategy and critical thinking. In a fun and engaging environment, students will learn the basics of chess, including piece movement, game rules, and essential strategy. Through interactive activities, games, and friendly challenges, we will guide each child in developing their strategic thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills.
DRAMA GAMES • GRADES 4 & 5
COST: $275
Dates: 11 total classes (2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22)
Boost confidence, creative thinking, and teamwork through the magic of drama! In this playful and collaborative class, students will engage in a variety of improv exercises, theatre games, and movement activities that foster expression, concentration, and imagination. Performing arts educator (and Park parent) Jess Crain brings over 20 years of experience teaching all ages and abilities.
SUSTAINABILITY CLUB • GRADES 4 & 5
COST: $275
Dates: 11 total classes (2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22)
In the Sustainability Club, students will explore the principles of sustainability and think of their own projects to help our school become more eco-friendly. They’ll learn how to design and implement solutions, from reducing waste to conserving resources, while finding creative ways to share their ideas with others. In vital moments like this, sustainability is more important than ever. This class empowers students to take action, think critically, and discover how they can make a positive impact on their school and community.
Try-Tones • Grades 1 & 2
Cost: $225
Dates: 9 total classes (3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23)
Led by Common Tone’s founders Beth Rausch (a Park parent!) and Mike Feathers, Try-Tones is a community of students who celebrate confidence and build essential skills through singing, movement, and playing authentic musical instruments in an ensemble setting. Every student will have the opportunity to explore engaging musical concepts on the guitar, piano, and various percussion instruments. These concepts will be applied in class as students learn how to play a collection of captivating songs for a culminating performance at the end of the session.
Try-Outs • Grades 3-5
Cost: $225
Dates: 9 total classes (3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23)
Led by Common Tone’s founders Beth Rausch (a Park parent!) and Mike Feathers, Try-Out students will dive into group music-making using authentic instruments. Students will continue to refine music skills, techniques, and knowledge through the joy and excitement of group music-making. Together they will experience learning and playing music in an ensemble setting. Students will learn a collection of songs on different instrumental parts (guitar, piano, and percussion). At the end of the session students will play an assortment of songs together for an end-of-session performance. Join us and Try-Out for the band!
level 5 basketball clinic • Grades 2 & 3
Cost: $225
Dates: 9 total classes (3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23)
Level 5 Athletics provides an energetic, affordable, and fun sports environment for players to enjoy age-appropriate instruction from outstanding coaches. The basketball clinic teaches the fundamentals of the sport in a low pressure and stress free environment. Weekly sessions will focus on dribbling, ball handling, passing, shooting, and defensive technique.
EXPLORE OUTDOORS • GRADES 3-5
COST: $225
Dates: 9 total classes (3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23)
Join us for exciting outdoor activities that encourage curiosity and exploration of the outdoors at Park! Students will challenge themselves on elements on the challenge course, explore the campus trail on hikes, investigate the water systems on campus on river walks, play fun games, and do a ton of other hands-on nature based activities. Aerial adventure activities vary by age and may include rock climbing, zip lining, high ropes, and more. Foster a deeper connection to the natural world under the guidance of our trained instructors!
Questions?
Please contact afterschoolprograms@parkschool.net. We look forward to hearing from you!
