Program Descriptions
Explorers' Bridge Program
(for Explorers I and II Students)
Monday through Friday, 12:30 to 3:00 pm
At 12:30 students eat lunch together and rest. After lunch, students enjoy play and enrichment activities, such as nature walks, read aloud time, silent reading, music enjoyment, handwork and dramatic arts. Students will also devote a part of each afternoon to homework activities.
The Bridge period gives time for students to enjoy some of their favorite scholastic activities within a more informal setting. Students also appreciate having more time to spend in play and in exploration with their classmates.
Note: Explorers are not eligible for Extended Day Programs from 3 to 6 pm.
After School Drop-In Program and Clubs
(for Lower and Middle School students)
After School Drop-In Program
Monday through Friday, 3 to 4:30 pm*
On all full school days, there is an after school drop-in program from 3 to 4:30 pm. Students will have playtime, snack, and homework time. To ensure proper supervision, any child who is not picked up by 3:15 will be automatically put into the After School Study Hall and charged the drop-in rate. Drop-in billing is mailed at the end of each month.
*Note: 4:30 to 6:00 Study Hall is available if there is sufficient demand by parents. Please let us know if this is of interest to you.
After School Clubs - Fall 2010-2011
Days as noted below, 3 to 4:30 pm
Explorers' Bridge Program
(for Explorers I and II Students)
Monday through Friday, 12:30 to 3:00 pm
At 12:30 students eat lunch together and rest. After lunch, students enjoy play and enrichment activities, such as nature walks, read aloud time, silent reading, music enjoyment, handwork and dramatic arts. Students will also devote a part of each afternoon to homework activities.
The Bridge period gives time for students to enjoy some of their favorite scholastic activities within a more informal setting. Students also appreciate having more time to spend in play and in exploration with their classmates.
Note: Explorers are not eligible for Extended Day Programs from 3 to 6 pm.
After School Drop-In Program and Clubs
(for Lower and Middle School students)
After School Drop-In Program
Monday through Friday, 3 to 4:30 pm*
On all full school days, there is an after school drop-in program from 3 to 4:30 pm. Students will have playtime, snack, and homework time. To ensure proper supervision, any child who is not picked up by 3:15 will be automatically put into the After School Study Hall and charged the drop-in rate. Drop-in billing is mailed at the end of each month.
*Note: 4:30 to 6:00 Study Hall is available if there is sufficient demand by parents. Please let us know if this is of interest to you.
After School Clubs - Fall 2010-2011
Days as noted below, 3 to 4:30 pm
*All Clubs will require a minimum enrollment of 3 students
Cross Country
Knitting Club
(Classes 1-7; Tuesdays; September 13 - November 10)
Have fun learning how to knit with friends. Knitting is a life-skill with many benefits. Knitters develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, as the use of both hands simultaneously engages each side of the brain. Learning to knit also grows the habits of attention, diligence, and follow-through. As skills progress and projects are completed, knitters enjoy a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Charlotte Mason encouraged handiwork with a useful end product. Hand-made, knitted items not only bring joy to the knitter, but can also be made as gifts that can bless others.
Chess
(Classes 1-7; Thursdays; September 16 - November 11)
Cross Country
(Classes 3-7; M &
Th(Optional); September 13 to November 10)
Students
will also be introduced to cross-country running. A typical day of
activities will begin with an overview of some general cross-country principles,
a group run, and end with wrap-up exercises. Student will develop their
endurance and distance running each week.
Fencing Club
(ages 8 and above; Tuesdays; September 7 - November 9)
With origins in medieval combat, fencing is one of four sports to be included in every modern Olympic Games – an exciting sport that teaches self-control, strength, hand-eye coordination, and footwork skills. Fencing Master Marcos Lucchetti, a former Princeton University fencing coach, is a fourth generation maestro, trained in both French and Italian schools of fencing, who competed in the two Olympic Games (for Argentina).
Fencing Club
(ages 8 and above; Tuesdays; September 7 - November 9)
With origins in medieval combat, fencing is one of four sports to be included in every modern Olympic Games – an exciting sport that teaches self-control, strength, hand-eye coordination, and footwork skills. Fencing Master Marcos Lucchetti, a former Princeton University fencing coach, is a fourth generation maestro, trained in both French and Italian schools of fencing, who competed in the two Olympic Games (for Argentina).
Golf Club
(Classes 3-7; Thursdays; September 16 - November 11)
(Classes 3-7; Thursdays; September 16 - November 11)
Students
will learn the fundamentals of a proper golf swing. Club will cover topics like
the right and wrong way to grip, correct posture, and good rhythm for a proper
swing. Students will have ample opportunity to work on their short game, which
is often considered one of the most difficult aspects of golf.
Knitting Club
(Classes 1-7; Tuesdays; September 13 - November 10)
Have fun learning how to knit with friends. Knitting is a life-skill with many benefits. Knitters develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, as the use of both hands simultaneously engages each side of the brain. Learning to knit also grows the habits of attention, diligence, and follow-through. As skills progress and projects are completed, knitters enjoy a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Charlotte Mason encouraged handiwork with a useful end product. Hand-made, knitted items not only bring joy to the knitter, but can also be made as gifts that can bless others.
Chess
(Classes 1-7; Thursdays; September 16 - November 11)
Chess is now offered to Beginners through Advanced.
Students will learn the basic skills and strategies of the game, which include
general principles, common openings, first steps in judging and planning, and
fundamental endgames. Chess can help to enhance concentration and memory,
foster creative and critical thinking, and develop the ability to analyze and
deduce from a set of general principles to solve problems flexibly. The Chess
Club presents an opportunity for students to reap such benefits all the while
having fun!
*The following clubs are anticipated for the winter and spring trimester:
Fencing
Drama
Art
Lego
Knitting
Cross Country
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