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Program

2024-25 Fall Enrichment Class Descriptions

FALL 2024-25 ASP ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Redwood Day allows students to explore talents and interests outside the school curriculum. Instructors are dedicated educators from within the school community and the greater Bay Area. 
 
ENROLLMENT: Registration opens Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone must register online through UltraCamp. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollments are not met. If a class does not meet its minimum enrollment and is canceled, families will be notified and reimbursed for the class. 
 
CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS: In order to provide some flexibility in our programs, all classes may be canceled after the first week with a full refund. Unfortunately, after our second class, we will not be able to provide any refunds for classes. Please note that there will be a cancellation fee of 3% charged for all refunds. This fee is meant to cover the related credit card charges that are charged to the School for the initial payment processing
 
BILLING: Students attending enrichment classes must sign in to X-Care at dismissal. In order to sign up for our enrichment offerings at the rate listed, you need to be enrolled in our X-Care or X-Plus program. Students enrolled in the hourly X-Care/X-Plus time will be billed for any time spent in X-Care before or after their enrichment class but not during class time. 
If you are looking to utilize your discounted tuition rate for our after-school program registration, simply enter your student’s information in the format of First InitialLast Name for the discount code [e.g., John Smith would be JSmith]. There are no spaces or hyphens in your discount code. 
 
REGISTRATION: Register through UltraCamp by clicking the button below.

Session Dates

No classes will be held on conference days, in-service days, school holidays, or school vacations, and all class dates are listed in the registration information for each course.

FALL - 9/9/24-11/20/24
WINTER - 12/2/24-2/14/25
SPRING - 2/24/25-5/23/25


MONDAY

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  • Fashion Crafts

    Grade: Kindergarten
    Time: 3:25-4:10 p.m.
    Instructor: Julia Husch
    Rate: $390 (students enrolled in X-Care/X-Plus)

    Students will explore their creativity and build fine motor skills through a variety of fun projects, including fashion sketching, hand sewing, yarn art, weaving, and more.

  • Sewing

    Grade: 3rd-8th Grades
    Time: 4:25-5:25 p.m.
    Instructor: Julia Husch
    Rate: $390

    Students will learn to design and sew a fashion project over the course of the trimester. They will also learn to safely operate a professional sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern, and illustrate their designs. The class will emphasize design creativity and garment construction skill-building in a positive and patient learning environment. All of the materials will be provided, including high-quality fabrics, threads, and personalized embroidery. There will be a new project each trimester!

  • World Music & Drumming

    Grade: 1st & 2nd Grades
    Time: 3:20-4:20 p.m.
    Instructor: Get Empowered!
    Rate: $390
     
    Participants explore, learn, and play traditional and contemporary world music and percussion beats from Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East, and/or Europe. This helps them strengthen their focus, improvise, improve active listening skills, enhance communication, instill teamwork, develop patience, collaborate, and find and express their creative voice. These music activities offer a wide range of experiences that involve creating music using various techniques and tools.

  • World Music & Drumming

    World Music & Drumming
    Grade: 3rd-5th Grades
    Time: 4:25-5:25 p.m.
    Instructor: Get Empowered!
    Rate: $390
     
    Participants explore, learn and play traditional and contemporary world music and percussion beats from Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East and/or Europe. This helps them strengthen their focus, improvise, improve active listening skills, enhance communication, instill teamwork, develop patience, collaborate, and find and express their creative voice. These music activities offer a wide range of experiences that involve creating music using various techniques and tools.

TUESDAY

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  • Scrapbook Journaling

    Grade: 3rd-5th Grades
    Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
    Instructor: Vicky Green
    Rate: $390

    Students will explore journaling and creativity through creative writing and scrapbooking. This is a great opportunity to practice writing skills by journaling about students' thoughts, adventures, and daily lives while also exploring their creative side through scrapbooking and other artistic expression. 

  • Beginner Chess

    Grade: 1st & 2nd Grades
    Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
    Instructor: Berkeley Chess School
    Rate: $390

    Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior, including self-esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN!

  • Chess

    Grade: 3rd-5th grades
    Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
    Instructor: Berkeley Chess School
    Rate: $390

    Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior, including self-esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN!

  • Jiu Jitsu

    Grade: Kindergarten
    Time: 4:05-5:05 p.m.
    Instructor: Elizabeth Bonani - Mineiro Jiu Jitsu
    Rate: $390

    Become a martial artist with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Professor Liz. This self-defense martial art teaches students about respect, discipline, and dedication. Classes are driven by each student's participation. All levels are welcome to join as we focus on body awareness and building healthy relationships.

WEDNESDAY

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  • Circuit Creators

    Grade: Kindergarten
    Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Kodely
    Rate: $390

    Ignite your child's curiosity with our Snap Circuits workshop! Dive into circuit design and electricity, creating radios, switches, motors, and more. Hands-on learning makes it a blast as they build their own contraptions. Spark their passion for STEM - sign up now and watch them shine!

  • Tinkercad 101

    Grade: 1st & 2nd Grade
    Time: 4:05-5:05 p.m.
    Instructor: Kodely
    Rate: $390

    Unlock the world of TinkerCad! In this engaging workshop, young minds dive into 3D design, nurturing creativity and transforming ideas into reality—all while strengthening core subjects like math, science, and spatial reasoning.

THURSDAY

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  • Junior Cooking

    Grade: Kindergarten
    Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
    Instructor: Mindy Meyers
    Rate: $390
     
    You won’t need a passport to cook from different countries around the world! Students will learn map and language education and about cultural uniqueness while enjoying the flavors from different countries: Canadian Mac and Cheese with Maple Butternut Squash, Mongolian Donut Holes, Yemen Fatayer Pita Triangles, New Zealand Kumara with Tuna and Sweet Potatoes…. more! Yum, fun, and educational!

  • International Cooking

    Grade: 1st & 2nd Grades
    Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
    Instructor: Mindy Meyers
    Rate: $390
     
    You won’t need a passport to cook from different countries around the world! Students will learn map and language education and about cultural uniqueness while enjoying the flavors from different countries: Canadian Mac and Cheese with Maple Butternut Squash, Mongolian Donut Holes, Yemen Fatayer Pita Triangles, New Zealand Kumara with Tuna and Sweet Potatoes…. more! Yum, fun, and educational!

  • Crochet

    Grades: 2nd-5th Grades
    Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
    Instructor: Vicky Green
    Rate: $390
     
    Join our lively crochet class for elementary students and discover the joy of creating with yarn! You'll learn the basics of crocheting, from simple stitches to fun, colorful projects that you can make and take home. This class is perfect for developing fine motor skills while having a blast with friends. Get ready to craft, create, and explore your artistic side in a supportive and encouraging environment!

FRIDAY

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  • Junior Tennis

    Grade: Kindergarten
    Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
    Instructor: August Feinstein-Hillsman
    Rate: $390

    Get ready to have a blast in our kindergarten tennis class, where fun and learning go hand in hand! We’ll introduce the basics of tennis with simple drills and playful games that help develop coordination and teamwork. This class focuses on building skills while ensuring every session is filled with laughter and excitement. Come join us on the court and start your tennis adventure in a friendly and encouraging environment!

  • Beginner Tennis

    Grade: 1st & 2nd Grades
    Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
    Instructor: August Feinstein-Hillsman
    Rate: $390

    Get ready to have a blast in our kindergarten tennis class, where fun and learning go hand in hand! We’ll introduce the basics of tennis with simple drills and playful games that help develop coordination and teamwork. This class focuses on building skills while ensuring every session is filled with laughter and excitement. Come join us on the court and start your tennis adventure in a friendly and encouraging environment!
3245 Sheffield Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
510.534.0800