2024-25 Winter Enrichment Class Descriptions

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.

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!

Rate: $390

 

Lego lovers and newbies are welcome! Students will learn building techniques and engage in build challenges. We will share designs and have plenty of free build time. Bring your creativity and prepare to create.

Rate: $390

 

In this hands-on baking class for 3rd to 5th graders, students will learn how to bake delicious treats like breads, cookies, biscuits, and muffins while exploring the science behind baking. The class will be interactive and collaborative, with students working in small teams to measure ingredients, mix doughs and batters, and watch their creations come to life! Along the way, students will discover the roles of ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and yeast and learn how heat and time transform simple ingredients into tasty treats. By the end of the class, each student will take home their freshly baked goods and a deeper understanding of the magic (and science) of baking!

Grade: Kindergarten
Time: 3:25-4:15 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.

Grade: 1st & 2nd Grade
Time: 4:15-5:15 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.

Grade: 3rd-5th Grades
Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Instructor: August Feinstein-Hillsman
Rate: $390

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

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!

Grade: 4th-5th Grades

Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Instructor: Rhonda Smith

Rate: No cost

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

Join Kodely for our multiplayer arcade game design workshop! Students will learn to design engaging multiplayer arcade games, meeting the rising demand for immersive online gaming experiences. Perfect for those passionate about game design and seeking a challenge, this workshop also offers the social interaction and engagement unique to multiplayer games.

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

Welcome to our Rube Goldberg Lab! In this afterschool program, students unleash creativity and teamwork by designing elaborate chain reaction machines with everyday materials. They'll learn STEM principles, critical thinking, and persistence, culminating in a grand exhibition for parents to celebrate their achievements. Join us for a journey of invention and imagination!

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!

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!

Grades: 2nd-3rd Grades
Time: 3:20-4:20 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!

Grade: Kindergarten
Time: 3:15-4:00 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.

Grade: 1st & 2nd Grades
Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Instructor August Feinstein-Hillsman
Rate: $390

Whether it’s making a colorful painting, building a clay animal, or creating a mixed-media masterpiece, children will gain confidence in their abilities and develop a love for art. With plenty of room for imagination, this class encourages exploration, self-expression, and teamwork in a supportive and encouraging environment.