EXTENSION EDUCATION EXPLORE, CREATE, LEARN
SPRING 2024 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM Extension Education – Dallas International School
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EXTENSION EDUCATION
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The After School Program at Dallas International School is structured in two semesters of 16 weeks each, covering the period from the beginning to the end of the school year. • Enrollment for the 2024 spring semester of afterschool activities will open on January 1st. To enroll your child, please log onto your BBTM Smart Tuition account. As you scroll down the list of activities, you will notice that only those activities that are still available will show. Classes that are full will not show. •
Enrollment for regular afterschool care is done by sending an email to : cwafterschool@dallasinternationalschool.org
The costs for each activity are detailed in the schedules that you will find in this catalog. All activities are subject to change depending on enrollment. Waterview students have the possibility of signing up for Circus. However, this activity takes place at the Churchill campus. A shuttle service is available to transfer the enrolled students from the Waterview campus to the Churchill campus. Parents will have to pick-up their children at Churchill at the end of the activity. For all questions or inquiries regarding the program (billing, registration issues, aftercare, etc.) please contact us via email: For our Churchill campus:
cwafterschool@dallasinternationalschool.org
For our Waterview Campus:
wpafterschool@dallasinternationalschool.org
For questions regarding Electives: kafopa@dallasinternationalschool.org For questions regarding Athletics: sfranklin@dallasinternationalschool.org
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EXTENSION EDUCATION
EXPLORE, CREATE, LEARN CONTENT CHURCHILL CAMPUS PROGRAM ● FOR MATERNELLE (PS-MS) STUDENTS
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● FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS (CP-CM1)
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WATERVIEW CAMPUS PROGRAM ● FOR CM2, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
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CHURCHILL CAMPUS PROGRAM FOR MATERNELLE (EARLY CHILDHOOD) STUDENTS Our after-school program for Maternelle students is a package program of activities and childcare. Every student in grade PS/EC3 and MS/EC4 will have a different activity from 3:00-4:00 pm each day. The students enrolled in this program can stay in childcare until 6pm without any additional cost. The cost of the program is $130 per week, when signed up for this option, or $30 per day for drop-in.
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PS | EC3 Day
Activity
Brief Description
Instructor
Time
Price
Mon
DIMA Music
In this engaging class, our young learners will enhance their ability to focus and concentrate by immersing themselves in the world of music. They will learn to interpret the emotions evoked by brief musical compositions. They will participate in interactive musical games, acquire the skills to read sheet music, engage in singing, and even perform lullabies using bells. This multifaceted approach encourages concentration, rhythm, and the enhancement of motor and reasoning skills. Above all, this class promises an enjoyable and enriching experience for our young learners, as they explore the transformative power of music.
DIMA Texas
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Tues
PE Spanish Fun
This class will promote physical learning through play and movement and promote health and physical fitness. This class will be taught in Spanish so students can learn vocabulary related to the activity.
Monica Martinez
3:35- 4:05
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Tues
Yoga Movement
Yoga is an active introduction into yoga, with music. The Tanya children will move through yoga poses either on the Peale mat, across the room, or in games. They will work on balance, stability, coordination, and functionally moving bodies in space.
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Wed
Art for Mini Doodlers
Art classes allow kids a rich learning experience while having fun. Students’ progress through the elements of art such as line, color, shape to create masterpieces and encourage their creativity. They will use a wide range of quality art materials. They will develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills, and the ability to listen and follow directions. The children will convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore colors, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. The classes will be conducted in English & French.
Mónica Martinez
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Thurs
Motricity
This class aims at developing kids’ natural innate movement patterns such as crawling, walking, jumping, climbing, lifting, carrying, throwing, catching, balancing, walking, running. Your child will have fun, but they will also gain self-confidence, agility and they will establish solid and efficient movement patterns that are the foundation of any specified physical activity such soccer, football, tennis, gym martial art. As for their brain development, practicing natural movement is a way to reinforce sensitive perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Class will be taught in French, which will enable students to practice their language skills.
Monica Martinez
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
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PS | EC3 Day
Activity
Brief Description
Instructor Time
Price
Thurs
Silly Symphony
Students will be introduced to the instruments of the orchestra through games and instruction. Activities will include an instrument-building workshop and an instrument petting zoo. Parents will be invited to a final performance from our Silly Symphony where students will perform using their own creations or a real instrument.
DIMA Texas
3:35- 4:05
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Fri
Intro to Dance
Focus is on movement, coordination, feeling the rhythm, and creative improvisation to music. The children will develop poise, plasticity, flexibility, and grace. The curriculum includes warm-up, steps, dance elements, recognizing rhythm patterns, developing an ability to move to music, and rhythmic dance. Parents are encouraged to attend each semester’s parent demonstration day the final week of class.
Ludmila Tsitavets
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Fri
Music
In this class, our young students will hone their ability to Monica concentrate and delve into the world of music. They will Martinez grasp the emotional depth behind musical compositions. They will engage in musical games, develop music reading skills, sing, and play lullabies with the accompaniment of bells. In the process they will refine their focus, learn to maintain rhythm and enhance both their motor and reasoning skills, all while having fun.
3:35- 4:05
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
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MS | EC4 Day
Activity
Mon
DIMA Music
Mon
Private Guitar/Ukulele
Tues
Brief Description
Instructor
Time
Price
In this class, children will learn how to focus and DIMA concentrate on exploring and building through music. Texas Students will learn to understand the emotion that comes after listening to a short piece of music. They will play musical games, learn to read music, sing, and play lullabies with bells all while concentrating, keeping the rhythm and improving their motor and reasoning skills. Most importantly, having fun
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Classes are taught by teachers from DIMATexas. Scheduling is done directly with DIMA Texas.
DIMA Texas
3:00-6:00
$50/lesson
Yoga Movement Yoga is an active introduction into yoga, with music. The children will move through yoga poses either on the mat, across the room, or in games. The kids will work on balance, stability, coordination, and functionally moving bodies in space.
Tanya Peale
3:35- 4:05
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Tues
PE Spanish Fun
This class will promote physical learning through play and movement and promote health and physical fitness. This class will be taught in Spanish so students can learn vocabulary related to the activity.
Monica Martinez
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Wed
Art for Mini Doodlers
Art classes allow kids a rich learning experience while having fun. Students’ progress through the elements of art such as line, color, shape to create masterpieces and encourage their creativity. They will use a wide range of quality art materials. They will develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills, and the ability to listen and follow directions. The children will convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore colors, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. The classes will be conducted in English & French.
Mónica Martinez
3:35- 4:05
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
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MS | EC4 Day
Activity
Brief Description
Instructor
Time
Price
Thurs
Motricity
This class aims at developing kids’ natural innate movement patterns such as crawling, walking, jumping, climbing, lifting, carrying, throwing, catching, balancing, walking, running. Your child will have fun, but they will also gain self-confidence, agility and they will establish solid and efficient movement patterns, which are the foundation of any physical activity such as soccer, football, tennis, gymnastics or martial arts. Practicing natural movement is also a way to reinforce sensitive perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Class will be taught in French thereby giving students an opportunity to practice the language.
Monica Martinez
3:35- 4:05
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Thurs
Silly Symphony
Students will be introduced to the instruments of the orchestra through games and instruction. Activities will include an instrument-building workshop and an instrument petting zoo. Parents will be invited to a final performance from our Silly Symphony where students will perform using their own creations or a real instrument.
DIMA Texas
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Fri
Intro to Dance
Focus is on movement, coordination, feeling the rhythm, and creative improvisation to music. The children will develop poise, plasticity, flexibility, and grace. The curriculum includes warm-up, steps, dance elements, recognizing rhythm patterns, developing an ability to move to music, and rhythmic dance. Parents are encouraged to attend each semester’s parent demonstration day the final week of class.
Ludmila Tsitavets
3:35- 4:05
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Fri
Music
In this class, children will learn how to focus and concentrate on exploring and building through music. Students will learn to understand the emotion that comes after listening to a short piece of music. They will play musical games, learn to read music, sing, and play lullabies with bells all while concentrating, keeping the rhythm, and improving their motor and reasoning skills most importantly, having fun
Monica Martinez
3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
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GS | KINDERGARTEN Day
Activity
Brief Description
Mon & Soccer+Basketball The children receive instruction based on their ability Thurs CoEd level. They learn the fundamentals of soccer: controlling Boys and juggling, running, passing, and shooting the ball. Shin guards and cleats are mandatory. Girls
Instructor
Time
Price/semester
3:45-4:30
$450
DIS Coaches
Mon
Private Music Lessons
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Scheduling is done directly with DIMA Texas.
DIMA Texas
3:30-6pm
$50/lesson
Mon
Ukulele
Children will divide their time between solo lessons as DIMA well as learning music theory and music history. They will Texas prepare solo and duo memorized repertoire to perform in front of an audience in the DIMATexas Recital Series. Students will have access to beautiful recitals, fun festivals, and concerts, while developing their self-esteem and building confidence. Children are taught easy lullabies, memorization techniques, reading skills, and lively rhythms to aid their learning. Soon, your children will be performing well-known melodies for all the family to enjoy. The most important thing is to make expressive, beautiful music, while having fun learning a new instrument!
3:30-4:15
$285
Mon
Playful Clay
Students explore a rich array of artistic mediums while Roselyn gaining an understanding of art history and its influences. Cedeno With a focus on the art of pottery, students will engage in the tactile process of creating works of art using clay and a variety of materials. There will be several final products for special days.
3:30-4:25
$325
Mon
Chess 1
Come join in the fun and learn how to get started playing chess. Your TCC Chess Coach is excited to spend the semester teaching you how to set up the chess board, how the pieces move, how to capture, chess notation, check, checkmate, castling and the ABC’s to starting a game. The class will also include fun facts about chess history and current events. Of course, there will be plenty of activities and playing!
3:30-4:15
$325
Texas Chess Center
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GS | KINDERGARTEN Day
Activity
Brief Description
Tues
Yoga Movement
Yoga is an active introduction into yoga, with music. The children will move through yoga poses either on the mat, across the room, or in games. The kids will work on balance, stability, coordination, and functionally moving bodies in space.
Tues
Music Broadway
Tues
Private Music lessons
Instructor
Time
Price/semester
Tanya Peale
4:10-4:40
$285
See your child take the big stage! In this class, students explore what it takes to be a Broadway star. By the end of our time together, your child will grow in knowledge and confidence showcased in a fabulous final performance! Sing your favorite songs, from Disney to Broadway. Play your favorite characters & create fun scenes in a group. Learn basic dance moves that the stars use onstage. This camp is for all regardless of experience!
DIMA Texas
3 :30-4:15
$300
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Scheduling is done directly with DIMA Texas.
DIMA Texas
3:30-6pm
$50/lesson
Tues
Tennis in French
In this introduction to tennis activity, our young players will learn the foundations of the game: footwork, grip, strokes, balance, etc. We will also learn how to keep scores and play matches. All while having fun and speaking French.
Cloe Gaillard
3:30-4:30
$300
Wed
Circus Beginner
There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. At Lone Star Circus, we take pride in our rich history as an eighth-generation circus family, as well as being the leader in Circus Arts through our culturally diverse performances in Texas and beyond.
Lone Star Circus
3:30-4:15
$400
Wed
Private
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Scheduling is done directly with DIMA Texas.
DIMA Texas
3:30-6pm
$50/lesson
3:30-4:15
$400
Music Lessons
Wed
Precision Play
Elevate your child's soccer skills to new heights with our DIS Coach small group (6 students) coaching sessions designed to unlock each player’s full potential on the field. Tailored for young athletes seeking personalized attention and accelerated growth, this program offers a unique opportunity for skill refinement, tactical mastery, and overall athletic development. Each session is 45 minute long.
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GS | KINDERGARTEN Day
Activity
Brief Description
Thurs
A Trip to China
In this playful hands-on class led by our Mandarin Jing teachers, our students will use their creativity and manual Ma skills to build objects that reflect Chinese culture, sing and dance to Chinese tunes, play traditional games and, in the process, learn to speak Chinese.
3:30-4:15
$285
Thurs
STEM in French
Explore and experience a hands-on approach to Science! Marina Come discover new ways of learning through experiments, Ave trials, projects and demonstrations.
3:30-4:15
$285
Fri
Intro to Dance
Focus is on movement, coordination, feeling the rhythm, and creative improvisation to music. The children will develop poise, plasticity, flexibility, and grace. The curriculum includes warm-up, steps, dance elements, recognizing rhythm patterns, developing an ability to move to music, and rhythmic dance. Parents are encouraged to attend each semester’s parent demonstration day the final week of class.
Ludmila Tsitavets
4:10-5:00
$285
Fri
Intro to Natural Movement
This Natural Movement workshop aims at developing Michael children’s natural innate movement patterns such as Baudry crawling, jumping, climbing, lifting, throwing, catching, and running. Your child will have fun, but they will also gain self-confidence and establish solid and efficient movement patterns that are the foundation of any physical activity such as soccer, football, tennis, or martial art. Practicing natural movement is also a way to reinforce sensitive perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Class will be taught in French.
4:05-5:00
$285
Fri
Private
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Classes are taught by teachers from DIMA Texas. Scheduling is done directly with DIMA Texas.
3:30-6pm
$50/lesson
Music lessons
Instructor Time
DIMA Texas
Price/semester
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FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Day
Activity
Grades
Brief Description
Mon
Bon Appétit
CP-CM1
In this hands-on activity, you will dive into a funand interactive cooking experience. You will learn about fresh food, cooking techniques and seasoning, learning appropriate terminology that will help you to better read and understand recipe preparations. A few of the basic skills you can learn in the kitchen are knife skills, basic cooking methods, such as searing and braising, menu development, and meal prep. You will learn to create a menu and prepare desserts and dishes... and you will get to taste what you prepare! The children receive instruction based on their ability level. They learn the fundamentals of soccer: controlling and juggling, running, passing, and shooting the ball. Shin guards and cleats are mandatory.
1st-4th
Mon & Thurs
Soccer + Basketball CoEd
CP/1st
CE1-CE2 2nd-3rd Mon
Playful Clay
CP/1st
Mon
Ukulele
CP/1st
Mon
Chess 1
Mon
Chess 2
Instructor
Time
Price/semester
My French Recipe
3:30-4:30
$350
DIS Coaches
3:45-4:30 $450 4:30-5:30 3:30-4:25
$325
Children will divide their time between solo DIMA lessons as well as learning music theory and music Texas history. They will prepare solo and duo memorized repertoire to perform in front of an audience in the DIMA Texas Recital Series. Students will have CE1-CM1 access to beautiful recitals, fun festivals, and 2nd-4th concerts, while developing their self-esteem and building confidence. Children are taught easy lullabies, memorization techniques, reading skills, and lively rhythms to aid their learning. Soon, your children will be performing well-known melodies for all the family to enjoy. The most important thing is to make expressive, beautiful music, while having fun learning a new instrument!
3:30-4:15
$285
4:15-5:00
$285
CP/1st
3:30-4:15
$325
4:15-5:00
$325
Students explore the different mediums as well as Roselyn exposure to art history and its influences. With a Cedeno focus on pottery, students will experience working with their hands and creating works of art with clay and other material. There will be several final products for special days.
Come join in the fun and learn how to get started Texas playing chess. Your TCC Chess Coach is excited to Chess spend the semester teaching you how to set up Center the chess board, how the pieces move, how to CE1-CM1 capture, chess notation, check, checkmate, 2nd-4th castling and the ABC’s to starting a game. The class will also include fun facts about chess history and current events. Of course, there will be plenty of activities and playing!
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FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Day
Activity
Grades Brief Description
Instructor Time
Price/semester
Tues
Dance – Hip Hop
CP-CM1 Each child is taught according to their ability level. Sylisse Activities include modern/jazz basics, hip-hop Thai 1st-4th moves, teamwork. The class will be mostly taught in French to practice the language. It also includes a performance at the school pep rally (if students are ready) to boost their confidence and to experience presentation in front of an audience. Music activities will involve warm-up, balance, coordination, body awareness, space awareness, listening skills and fun.
3:45-4:45
$285
Tues
Music Broadway
CP/1st
See your child take the big stage! In this class, DIMA students explore what it takes to be a Broadway Texas star. By the end of our time together, your child will grow in knowledge and confidence showcased in a CE1-CM1 fabulous final performance! Sing your favorite DIMA 2nd-4th songs, from Disney to Broadway. Play your favorite Texas characters & create fun scenes in a group. Learn basic dance moves that the stars use onstage. This camp is for all regardless of experience! All that is required is a love for music and a willingness to try new things!
3;30-4:15
$300
4:15-5:00
$300
Tues & Fri
Soccer + Basketball CoEd
CM1/3rd The children receive instruction based on their DIS Boys ability level. They learn the fundamentals of soccer: Coaches controlling and juggling, running, passing, and CE2/CM1 shooting the ball. 3rd-4th Children may wear their uniforms or only change Girls their t-shirt. Shin guards and cleats are mandatory
4:30-5:30
$450
Tues
Yoga Movements
CP-CE1 1st-2nd
Yoga is an active introduction into yoga, with music. The children will move through yoga poses on the mat, across the room, or in games. The kids will work on balance, stability, coordination, and functionally moving bodies in space.
4:45-5:15
$285
Tanya Peale
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FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Day
Activity
Grades Brief Description
Wed
Circus Intermediate
CP-CE1 1st-2nd
Wed
Circus Advanced
Wed
Wed
Instructor Time
Price/semester
4:15-5:00
$450
CE2-CM1 There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a Lone Star Circus 3rd-4th circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. At Lone Star Circus, we take pride in our rich history as an eighth-generation circus family, as well as being the leader in Circus Arts through our culturally diverse performances in Texas and beyond. $40 Show Fee payable in January.
5:00-5:45
$500
Math Fun
Cindy CE2-CM1 Crazy 8s is a math club unlike any other! It offers Jackson 3rd-4th unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. Kids will come to appreciate math as a regular part of their lives. This club will include hands-on activities for students in 3rd and 4th grade for 1 hour/ week. The club offers a range of materials to handle a wide range of abilities, even among kids in the same grade. We offer mischief-making activities that kids love, like Bouncy Dice Explosion and Spy Training. We start with the fun, then roll in the math.
3:45-4:45
$285
Precision Play
CP-CM1 Elevate your child's soccer skills to new heights with 1st-4th our small group (5 students) coaching sessions designed to unlock each player’s full potential on the field. Tailored for young athletes seeking personalized attention and accelerated growth, this program offers a unique opportunity for skill refinement, tactical mastery, and overall athletic development. Each session is 45 minute long.
There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a Lone circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying Star feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, Circus mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. At Lone Star Circus, we take pride in our rich history as an eighth-generation circus family, as well as being the leader in Circus Arts through our culturally diverse performances in Texas and beyond. $40 Show Fee payable in January. More info sent by LoneStar in spring.
$400
DIS Coach - GS-CP - CE1-CE2 - CE2-CM1
3:30-4:15 4:15-5:00 5:00-5:45
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FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Day
Activity
Grades Brief Description
Instructor Time
Wed
Star Gaze
CE1-CM1 Whether you're a budding star watcher or a Shrey seasoned astronomer, Star Gaze is your portal to the Ansh 2nd-4th infinite beauty that lies beyond our world. Join us under the canopy of stars as we explore the cosmos using NASA's virtual observatory, unlock the secrets of the universe with our powerful 30 cm aperture telescope and witness distant galaxies, nebulae, and celestial wonders like never before. We will also discover the art of crafting our own simple refracting telescope.
4:00-5:00
$300
Wed
Stitch in Time
CE1-CE2 Do you enjoy making things with your hands and 2nd-3rd picking your own colors? Hanging them on your backpack or taking them home? Then this is the class for you! We make a variety of magnets, colorful god's eyes, yarn creatures, picture frames, and painted items. We also make little pillows with cute holiday, super hero, unicorn or animal fabric. You can use these as gifts for family members or keep them for yourself!
4:00-4:45
$285
Wed
Theater in French
CE2-CM1 Welcome to our exciting drama class, where your Melanie 3rd-4th creativity knows no bounds! We invite all students Edera who wish to explore their dramatic talents and unleash their imagination in a supportive environment. The class will be entirely conducted in French, offering a unique opportunity to enhance language skills while diving into the world of drama. We will learn essential stage rules, and techniques to express ourselves effectively on stage. From mastering different voice modulations to portraying emotions authentically, we will discover the power of our voices as instruments of storytelling.
3:30-4:30
$285
Judy Peacock
Price/semester
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FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Day
Activity
Grades Brief Description
Instructor Time
Thurs
A Trip to China
CP/1st
Jing Ma
Thurs
English Choir
Thurs
Thurs
Price/semester
3:30-4:15
$285
Deborah CP-CM1 Choir is for all students that love to sing and 1st-4th perform! We will develop vocal and performance Smith technique through the use of a variety of different warm ups and songs. We will also explore different musical genres in this fun and engaging activity.
3:30-4:30
$285
Intro to Natural Movement
CP-CM1 This Natural Movement workshop aims at Michael developing children’s natural innate movement Baudry 1st-4th patterns such as crawling, jumping, climbing, lifting, throwing, catching, and running. Your child will have fun, but they will also gain selfconfidence and establish solid and efficient movement patterns that are the foundation of any physical activity such as soccer, football, tennis, or martial art. Practicing natural movement is also a way to reinforce sensitive perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Class will be taught in French.
4:05-5:00
$285
Tennis in French
CP-CE1 1st-2nd
In this introduction to tennis activity, our young players will learn the foundations of the game: footwork, grip, strokes, balance, etc. We will also learn how to keep scores and play matches. All while having fun and speaking French.
3:30-4:30
$300
In this playful hands-on class led by our Mandarin teachers, our students will use their creativity and manual skills to build objects that reflect Chinese culture, sing and dance to Chinese tunes, play traditional games and, in the process, learn to speak Chinese.
Cloe Gaillard
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FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Day
Activity
Grades Brief Description
Instructor Time
Price/semester
Fri
Intro to Dance
CP/1st
Focus is on movement, coordination, feeling the rhythm, and creative improvisation to music. The children will develop poise, plasticity, flexibility, and grace. The curriculum includes warm-up, steps, dance elements, recognizing rhythm patterns, developing an ability to move to music, and rhythmic dance. Parents are encouraged to attend each semester’s parent demonstration day the final week of class.
Ludmila Tsitavets
4:10-5:00
$285
Fri
Intro to Natural Movement
CP/1st
This Natural Movement workshop aims at Michael developing children’s natural innate movement Baudry patterns such as crawling, jumping, climbing, lifting, throwing, catching, and running. Your child will have fun, but they will also gain selfconfidence and establish solid and efficient movement patterns that are the foundation of any physical activity such as soccer, football, tennis, or martial art. Practicing natural movement is also a way to reinforce sensitive perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Class will be taught in French.
4:05-5:00
$285
Fri
Mad Science
Mad CP-CM1 The STEM Labs are designed to help our young 1st-4th scientists use their ingenuity to create, design and Science implement their newfound knowledge of the topic of the day. Each class focuses on hands-on activities that allow the scientists to explore and allows individual creativity.
3:30-4:30
$285
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WATERVIEW CAMPUS PROGRAM Day
Class Name Grades Brief Description
Instructor
Time
Cost/semester
Mon
Type Like a Boss
5th-7th
Douglas Typing, or keyboarding, is an essential skill in which every student should be proficient. Do you find that you Lee use the two-finger "Hunt and Peck" method, or do you have to look at the keyboard while typing? This afterschool activity is designed to help students develop accuracy and speed while integrating grade-specific cross-curricular practice, Students will move from establishing foundational keyboarding skills to ultimately creating their own content in the creative writing unit. While building essential typing skills, students will meet ISTE's Empowered Learner and Digital Citizenship standards and Common Core ELA standards.
3:30-4:25
$285
Tues
Creative Writing
5th-9th
Creative writing, a form of artistic expression, draws Kim Nall on the imagination to convey meaning using imagery, narrative, and drama. This is in contrast to analytic or pragmatic forms of writing. This spring, the class will be structured as a poetry workshop. Students will read and learn about a variety of forms of poetic expression from historic and contemporary traditions, and will use the techniques they discover to write their own poems on the subjects that are important to them. Students will also be introduced to a method of holding creative writing workshops that is noncompetitive, encouraging, positive, and nurturing for all participants, regardless of experience.
3:30-4:30
$285
Tues
Star Gaze 1
5th-7th
Whether you're a budding star watcher or a seasoned astronomer, Star Gaze is your portal to the infinite beauty that lies beyond our world. Join us under the canopy of stars as we explore the cosmos using NASA's virtual observatory, unlock the secrets of the universe with our powerful 30 cm aperture telescope and witness distant galaxies, nebulae, and celestial wonders like never before. We will also discover the art of crafting our own simple refracting telescope.
4:00-5:00
$400
Shrey Ansh
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WATERVIEW CAMPUS PROGRAM Day
Wed
Class Name
Grades
Brief Description
Instructor
ale Circus CM2-T nothing exhilarating and beautiful as a Lone English Drama 5th-6th There Thisisactivity is more not reserved for actors and actresses Advanced circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, Star amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing Circus illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. At Lone Star Circus, we take pride in our rich history as an eighth-generation circus family, as well as being the leader in Circus Arts through our culturally diverse performances in Texas and beyond. $40 Show Fee payable in January. More info sent by Lone Star in spring.
Time
Cost/semester
5:00-5:45
$500
Wed
English Drama
5th-12th
This activity is not for actors and actresses only. It is a Robert fun challenge for anyone who enjoys the arts. It offers Cloverstudents the chance to write, direct and produce Brown scripts and plays and culminates with a performance on a real theater stage in mid-May. Please ensure that you are available for this performance before you sign up.
3:30-4:30
$325
Wed
Mix Master| Music Studio
7th-10th
We will start with the basics of audio production and learn to use Ableton Live 11 Digital Audio Workstation. We will then start creating our own audio productions using various instruments. At the end of this workshop, you will have learnt to record, edit, mix and put together our own audio creation.
4:00-5:00
$480
David Mouyal
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WATERVIEW CAMPUS PROGRAM Day
Class Name
Grades Brief Description
Thurs
Chess 1 Beginner / Intermediate
5th-8th
Thurs
Hot Strings
5th-9th
Thurs
Guitar
5th-12th
Private Lessons
Thurs
Star Gaze 2
Instructor Time
Come join in the fun and learn how to get started Texas playing chess. Your NTCA Chess Coach is excited to Chess spend the semester teaching you how to set up the Center chess board, how the pieces move, how to capture, chess notation, check, checkmate, castling and the ABC’s to starting a game. The class will also include fun facts about chess history and current events. Of course, there will be plenty of activities and playing!
Cost/semester
3:30-4:30
$325
Have you been dreaming of learning how to play the David guitar? Then this workshop is for you! With Mouyal professional musician David Mouyal you will learn to master the basics before starting to work on more advanced techniques such as picking exercises and basic scales to prepare you for band practice. You can bring your own guitar or use one of ours.
3:30-4:30
$285
In these one-on-one 30-minute lessons, the students David Mouyal will learn to master the basics before they begin working on more advanced techniques such as picking exercises and basic scales to prepare them for band practice. At the end of the year, students will present a piece they have worked on during the semester and will have the opportunity to be recorded during their performance. Students will be able to choose their individual schedule online
Betweeen 430-6:00
$50/class
8th-10th Whether you're a budding star watcher or a seasoned Shrey astronomer, Star Gaze is your portal to the infinite Ans beauty that lies beyond our world. Join us under the canopy of stars as we explore the cosmos using NASA's virtual observatory, unlock the secrets of the universe with our powerful 30 cm aperture telescope and witness distant galaxies, nebulae, and celestial wonders like never before. We will also discover the art of crafting our own simple refracting telescope.
4:00-5:00
$400
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WATERVIEW CAMPUS PROGRAM Day
Class Name
Grades Brief Description
Thurs
Drone Building
8th-10
Fri
Potter’s
5th-8th
th
Wheel
Fri
Type Like A Boss
8th-10th
Instructor Time
Cost/semester
Do you want to learn how to build your own drone from Douglas scratch? This class is just for you! You will be provided Lee with all the electronic components, supplies, and tools needed to build a do-it-yourself drone. You will learn how to build a drone, the basics of flying, and programming drones from a Ground Control Station (GCS). You will also learn how to solder, the basics of electrical components and power while using your hands to build. You will practice problem-solving skills, learn math and science concepts, programming skills and more. Best of all, you keep everything!
4:00-5:00
$450
Whether you are a complete beginner or have had Roselyn previous experience in pottery, you will love the Cedeno atmosphere of the Potter's Wheel studio. You will learn to different techniques, get to use a potter's wheel and live the magic of transforming clay into a beautiful art object.
3:30-4:30
$325
Typing, or keyboarding, is an essential skill in which Douglas every student should be proficient. Do you find that you Lee use the two-finger "Hunt and Peck" method, or do you have to look at the keyboard while typing? This afterschool activity is designed to help students develop accuracy and speed while integrating grade-specific cross-curricular practice, Students will move from establishing foundational keyboarding skills to ultimately creating their own content in the creative writing unit. While building essential typing skills, students will meet ISTE's Empowered Learner and Digital Citizenship standards and Common Core ELA standards.
3:30-4:25
$285
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
January 5
End of 1st Semester for Afterschool Activities
January 8-12
Afterschool Activities makeup week
January 15
School closed | Federal Holiday
January 16
Spring Semester begins for Afterschool Activities
February 12-16
Winter Break | School closed Winter Camp in Session at Churchill
April 8-12
Spring Break | School closed Spring Camp in Session at Churchill
May 17
End of Spring Semester for Afterschool Activities
May 20-24 May 27
Afterschool Activities makeup week School closed | Federal Holiday
June 5
Last Day of School.
June 10
Summer Enrichment Camp begins
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LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR ALL
The languages classes offered through the Language Institute branch of Extension Education are open to all. Whether you are interested in taking private lessons or attending one of our group classes, feel free to contact us. Our group classes are available both in person (at either of our campuses) and online. The schedule for these classes is available here. New sessions typically start every 6 weeks.
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