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, along with music and dance lessons through our partnership with Peabody Prep. First through third 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 annual and fall Extended Day contracts, along with fall enrichment classes,
opens on August 10 at 9 a.m.
Registration takes place in CampBrain. The fall Extended Day season runs from September 3-November 6. Fall enrichment classes begin the week of September 14; please note the specific dates within individual class descriptions.
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 |
| 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 |
| Enrichment Classes | Grades 1–5 | Seasonal (fall, winter, spring) | One or two days per week | See site for cost | Varies based on class |
| Individual Music Lessons through Peabody Prep | Pre-K–Grade 5 | Full-Year | One day per week (varied) | See site for cost | None |
Seasonal Calendars
The fall calendar includes all offerings for Fall 2026. The winter and spring calendars include all offerings from the 2025-26 school year and will be updated for the 2026-27 school year before registration opens for those seasons.
| 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. | Destination Imagination Grades 4–5 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. | All Sports 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. | Soccer 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. | Flag Football Grades 4–5 3:15–5 p.m. | |
| Jazz Band Grade 5 3:15–4:15 p.m. | Garden Club Grades 1–5 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Peabody Dance Grades Pre-K–K 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Fiber Art Club Grades 2–3 3:15–5 p.m. | |
| Robotics Grade 3 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Kids Yoga Grades Pre-K–K 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Kids Yoga Grades 1-3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Drama Games Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | |
| Peabody Dance Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Flag Football Grades 4–5 3:15–5 p.m. | |||
| Drama Games Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. |
| MONDAYS | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS | SATURDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Future Bruins Basketball Clinic Grades 3–5 9-10:15 a.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 Pre-K-K 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Soundwaves Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. | ||
| Robotics Grade 4 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. | |||
| Peabody Dance Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Bookmaking Grades 1-3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Winter Wildschool Grades: 3-4 3:15-4:30 p.m. | |||
| Bookmaking Grades 1-3 3:15–4:30 p.m. | Winter Wildschool Grades: 1-2 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Calligraphy Grades: 4-5 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. |
| Lacrosse Team Grades 4-5 3:15–4:30 p.m. (2-day commitment: Mon. & Wed.) 3/9-4/29, except 4/1 | LS Theater Showcase Grades 4-5, waitlist for Grade 3 3:15-4:30 p.m. (2-day commitment: Tue. & Fri.) 3/27-5/29 | Lacrosse Team Grades 4-5 3:15–4:30 p.m. (2-day commitment: Mon. & Wed.) 3/9-4/29, except 4/1 | Soundwaves Grades 4–5 3:15–4:30 p.m. (year-long class that continues during the spring) | LS Theater Showcase Grades 4-5, waitlist for Grade 3 3:15-4:30 p.m. (2-day commitment: Tue. & Fri.) 3/27-5/29, except 5/8 |
| Jazz Band Grades 4-5 3:15–4:15 p.m. (year-long class that continues during the spring) | Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/3-5/19 | Peabody Dance Grades Pre-K-K 3:15–4:30 p.m. 3/4-5/13, except 4/1 | The Puppet Workshop Grades 3-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/5-5/21 | Outdoor Art Grades 1-2 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/13-5/22, except 5/8 |
| Peabody Dance Grades 1–3 3:15–4:30 p.m. 4/13-5/18 | The Puppet Workshop Grades 2-3 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/3-5/19 | Introduction to Photography Grades 3-5 3:15–4:30 p.m. 3/4-5/20 | Field Hockey Clinic Grades 3-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/26-5/21, except 4/23 | |
| Amigurumi: The Art of Making Your Own Crochet Stuffies Grades 4-5 3/2-5/18 | Canoe Club Grades 3-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/31-5/19 | Outdoor Art Grades 3-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/4-5/20 | Level 5 All Sports Clinic Grades 2-3 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/26-5/21 | |
| Garden Club Grades 1-5 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/31-5/19 | ||||
| Level 5 Soccer Clinic Grades 2-3 3:15-4:30 p.m. 3/31-5/19 | ||||
| Robotics Grade 5 3:15-4:30 p.m. 4/14-5/19 |
Activity Information
Extended Day
Park School’s Extended Day program is a natural extension of the school day, offering Lower School students a welcoming place to play, create, and explore. Rooted in the same values that shape the Park experience, Extended Day is relationship-driven with caring staff who know our students well and create a warm, home-baked environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging. Afternoons unfold with a balance of outdoor play, open-ended games, arts and crafts, quiet spaces for reading or homework, and plenty of time for conversation, imagination, and connection. 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 two types of athletic opportunities for Lower School students:
- Students can participate in seasonal clinics, either led by Park staff or Level 5 Athletics. These clinics 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, Mondays + Wednesdays), 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.
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. 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 and 5th Grade Jazz Band) 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 that take place on January 21, 2027 and May 18, 2027.
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.
Individual and Group Music Lessons (Pre-K-Grade 5):
Peabody Preparatory offers a robust music lesson program that takes place in the music rooms at Park after school. Lessons are available to all skill levels. Peabody Prep oversees and manages all facets of the program, including registration, scheduling, and billing. Visit the Peabody @ Park website to learn more about programming.
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.
Enrichment classes take place from 3:15-4:30 p.m. The fall enrichment class season runs from September 14-November 6; individual class dates vary with specific details noted in their individual 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).
| Season | Dates | Registration Opens |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 14-November 6 | August 10 |
| Winter I | November 16-December 18 | October 26 |
| Winter II | January 4-February 12 | October 26 |
| Spring | February 22-May 28 | February 1 |
Enrichment Classes — Current Offerings and Descriptions
Robotics • Grade 3
Dates: Every Monday that school is in session from September 14-November 2 (7 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $210
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $260
Robotics Club allows students to explore the exciting world of robotics using the Lego Mindstorms system. Participants will learn about the basics of robot design, construction, and programming as they build and command their own robots. Using motors, sensors, and the programmable Mindstorms brick, students will create robots that can interact with the environment through inputs like touch sensors and outputs like motor movements. Over the course of the class, students will work through increasingly complex challenges, honing their problem-solving, coding, and teamwork skills. By the end, they will have hands-on experience in bringing their robotic creations to life.
Introduction to Dance (Peabody Prep) • Grades 1-3
Dates: Every Monday that school is in session from September 14-November 2 (7 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $210
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $260
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 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. Special Note: The class will have its culminating performance on Monday, November 2 from 4-4:30 p.m.
Kids Yoga • Grades Pre-K & K
Dates: Every Tuesday that school is in session from September 15-November 3 (8 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $240
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $300
Kids Yoga introduces Lower School students to yoga through playful movement, breathing exercises, and age-appropriate poses and games that build strength, balance, body awareness, and self-regulation. The class is led by Amy Ries, a certified yoga teacher and pediatric occupational therapist with more than 25 years of experience who is also a familiar face to many Park students and families. Drawing on her expertise in both yoga and child development, Amy creates a fun, supportive environment where children develop confidence, focus, and a lifelong appreciation for healthy movement.
Destination Imagination • Grades 4 & 5
Dates: Every Tuesday that school is in session starting on September 15 through the regional and state competitions (Dates TBD, February-March).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $725
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $875
Destination Imagination provides students with the chance to imagine, innovate, create, and collaborate. In teams of seven students, Destination Imagination teams learn important problem-solving skills, tackling a long-term project that they present in regional and state competitions in the spring. Important note: Destination Imagination is a commitment for both the fall and winter seasons, as all team members must be able to participate in the team’s regional competition in February (specific date TBD) and (if the team advances) the state competition in March. Please note that the cost for Destination Imagination covers all sessions for both the fall and winter, along with the materials and event entry fees.
Garden Club • GRADES 1-5
Dates: Every Tuesday that school is in session from September 15-November 3 (8 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $240
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $300
Do you love nature and watching things grow? Do you enjoy being active and using your hands? Do you appreciate fresh smells and tastes? If this sounds like you, join the Lower School Garden Club this fall! Autumn in the garden means harvesting fruits and vegetables, observing lots of 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. Get your hands dirty!
Level 5 Soccer • grades 2 & 3
Dates: Every Tuesday that school is in session from September 15-November 3 (8 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $240
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $300
Description: Level 5 Athletics provides an energetic 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.
flag football • grades 4 & 5
Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday that school is in session from September 15-November 5 (except for 9/17) (14 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $420
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $520
This program is designed for students who are passionate about flag football and eager to take their game to the next level. Practices will focus on developing advanced skills, game strategy, teamwork, and competitive play. While prior experience with flag football or football is recommended, any student with a strong interest, a willingness to learn, and a desire to challenge themselves is encouraged to join. This team is ideal for athletes looking for a more competitive after-school sports experience. Special Note: This is a two-day-per-week commitment (Tuesdays + Thursdays). Practices are held from 3:25–5 p.m. at Park’s Sugar Campus. Students will travel by bus, departing Park after school and returning at approximately 5:20 p.m. Families may either pick up their child directly from Sugar Campus at 5 p.m. or at Park upon the bus’s return.
Drama Games • grade 4 & 5
Dates: Every Tuesday that school is in session from September 15-November 3 (8 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $240
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $300
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.
Creative Dance (Peabody Prep) • grades Pre-K-K
Dates: Every Wednesday that school is in session from September 16-November 4 (8 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $240
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $300
Is your child constantly dancing or perhaps needs some encouragement to move? This class is the perfect place for them to safely use their bodies and explore their own creativity in a fun and welcoming environment. Our early childhood curriculum introduces students to fundamental movement patterns and locomotive activities that build vocabulary, physical strength, flexibility, and coordination. Classes practice rhythmic awareness, encourage social engagement, and promote self-expression through group activities. Your student will be a part of an inclusive learning environment that promotes artistic expression and come home inspired! Note: The class will have its culminating performance on Wednesday, November 4 from 4-4:30 p.m.
kids yoga • grades 3–5
Dates: Every Wednesday that school is in session from September 16-November 4 (8 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $240
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $300
Kids Yoga introduces Lower School students to yoga through playful movement, breathing exercises, and age-appropriate poses and games that build strength, balance, body awareness, and self-regulation. The class is led by Amy Ries, a certified yoga teacher and pediatric occupational therapist with more than 25 years of experience who is also a familiar face to many Park students and families. Drawing on her expertise in both yoga and child development, Amy creates a fun, supportive environment where children develop confidence, focus, and a lifelong appreciation for healthy movement.
drama games • grades 1–3
Dates: Every Thursday that school is in session from September 24-November 5 (6 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $180
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $225
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.
Fiber art club • grades 2 & 3
Dates: Every Thursday that school is in session from September 24-November 5 (6 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $180
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $225
Get ready to stitch, felt, and create! In this hands-on after-school club, 2nd and 3rd Graders will explore wet and needle felting while learning basic sewing skills. Students will complete fun projects, including a cozy pillow and an adorable stuffed animal to take home.
Level 5 All Sports Clinic • grades 2 & 3
Dates: Every Friday that school is in session from September 18-October 30 (6 total sessions).
COST (4:30-4:45 p.m. pick-up): $180
COST (Extended Day add-on, 6 p.m. pick-up): $225
All Sports Clinic gives the opportunity to engage in high energy games that reinforce skill fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication while developing an all-around athlete. The class will feature age appropriate instruction in a variety of sports including but not limited to, Wiffle Ball, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Gaga, Capture the Flag & Kickball.
Questions?
Please contact [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
