Green Elementary School
Hello John Green Families!!!!
Our amazing after-school enrichment classes for Kindergarten to 5th grade offer students the perfect blend of fun, creativity, and learning right here on Green campus.
From arts and crafts to science experiments, dance, drama, and beyond, our classes provide opportunities for students to explore new interests, develop critical skills, and build lasting friendships. Enrichment activities enhance cognitive and social development, boost self-confidence, and encourage a love for lifelong learning—all in a safe and supportive environment.
Join us and watch your student thrive!
MONDAY Classes
Hollywood Island©: Where Engineering Meets the Stars!
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: A19
Instructor: Challenge Island - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 03/03/2025
Early Bird Price: $218.00
Regular Price: $228.00
8 sessions x 75 minutes
Monday - March 17, 24, 31 | April 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12
Get ready to step into the spotlight with Hollywood Island, a blockbuster adventure packed with star-studded engineering challenges inspired by the magic of the movies!
From escaping the spinning traps of Wicked Witch Twist© to navigating the mysteries of Temple of Trouble©, mastering spells at Wizardry Academy©, and exploring the prehistoric thrills of Dinosaur Park©, every destination on Hollywood Island is a red-carpet-worthy experience.
Lights, camera, action—imagination and problem-solving take center stage as students bring movie-inspired challenges to life! 🌟🎬
TUESDAY Classes
Hip Hop & Jazz Jam: Dance Fun for Kids
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: BACK OF STAGE
Instructor: Tippie Toes Dance Instructor - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 02/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $205.00
Regular Price: $215.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Tuesday - March 4, 11, 18, 25 | April 1, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13
Hip Hop/Jazz dance classes are created especially for children 6-12 years of age. Using popular music the students start learning dances and choreography quickly as well as learning various dance elements. Our version of hip hop/jazz dance is extremely tasteful and clean and our priority is offering age-appropriate material in a fun way!"
WEDNESDAY Classes
Action Packed Lego Robotics for Builders and Coders
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: A19
Instructor: Compuchild - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 02/26/2025
Early Bird Price: $218.00
Regular Price: $228.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Wednesday - March 12, 19, 26 | April 2, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21
Dive into the exciting world of robotics in this hands-on LEGO Robotics course! Students will explore the fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, and computer science engineering while having a blast building and coding.
Using LEGO pieces, students will create amazing projects like airplanes, alligators, and smart spinners, learning about sensors, gears, pulleys, and other mechanical and electrical mechanisms. With an introduction to block coding, students will program their creations to move and come to life in fun and intuitive ways.
Each session sparks creativity and critical thinking as kids build, code, and collaborate to design their own unique moving machines. Don’t miss the chance to turn imagination into motion! 🚀🤖
Chess Academy for Kids
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: B12
Instructor: Pacific Chess - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 02/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $208.00
Regular Price: $218.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Wednesday - March 5, 12, 19, 26 | April 2, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy!
Offered to all levels (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) this program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends.
Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow and include individual instructions to practice at home. Kids are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Additional online sessions (two per semester) will help students to improve their skills and become decent chess players in no time. In-person tournaments are organized at the end of each semester- all participants get trophies! Our students can enjoy a FREE application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY, easily downloadable from AppStore, to play against friends or computers, solve puzzles and participate in online tournaments. The Leaderboard allows parents to monitor their children’ progress.
THURSDAY Classes
Game Development - 2 Hours
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: A19
Instructor: Compuchild - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 03/04/2025
Early Bird Price: $430.00
Regular Price: $440.00
10 sessions x 2 hours
Thursday - March 13, 20, 27 | April 3, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
This is a beginners course in design and building games. Students will be using the ROBLOX game engine to build 3D games and learning the fundamentals of programming doing so. This is a fun way for kids to learn programming while applying their creative side to design games. They will be learning and practicing the concepts of variables, IF ELSE conditions, Loops, timers, functions, checkpoint, and events in this course.
Soccer Stars! Grades 3-5
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:12 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: FIELD
Instructor: Contra Costa Soccer - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 02/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $225.00
Regular Price: $235.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Thursday - March 6, 13, 20, 27 | April 3, 17, 24 | May 1, 8
At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as the vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills, build self-confidence in the game of soccer and life, and learn what it means to be a good teammate both on and off the field.
Our curriculum was developed by early childhood educators and soccer professionals. Our structured classes teach soccer FUNdamentals through imagination and play--each class has a theme (i.e. the beach, outer space, race track) which makes learning fun! Our coaches are patient and a ton of fun; they not only love working with children, but also enjoy developing these skills in a nurturing and non-competitive environment!
In our 3rd-5th grade program, players will improve their creative capacity through technical skill development and small-sided games. This allows for freedom of expression with the ball—a vital concept is emphasized with the introduction of 1v1 dribbling and defending games. The addition of opponents allows the player to make decisions under pressure. High repetition ball control activities help each player become more proficient with the ball. *Each child will receive a Super Soccer Stars Medal at the end of the season.
Communication: Each week, you’ll receive an email outlining what your child is learning in class, including the specific skills they’re focusing on. We encourage you to use this as a conversation starter to ask your child about their day. Additionally, we use a platform called Homeroom, where coaches share photos and videos from class throughout the season.
Returning players: At Soccer Stars, one of core philosophies (aside from having fun), is repetition, repetition, repetition. The way to get better at soccer is through consistent practice! Our coaches do a great job tailoring the soccer curriculum to your child and their class to ensure everyone is learning at their own speed and getting the most out of the class
Soccer Stars! K-2
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:12 PM
Grades: K to 2nd
Classroom: FIELD
Instructor: Contra Costa Soccer - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 02/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $225.00
Regular Price: $235.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Thursday - March 6, 13, 20, 27 | April 3, 17, 24 | May 1, 8
At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as the vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills, build self-confidence in the game of soccer and life, and learn what it means to be a good teammate both on and off the field.
Our curriculum was developed by early childhood educators and soccer professionals. Our structured classes teach soccer FUNdamentals through imagination and play--each class has a theme (i.e. the beach, outer space, race track) which makes learning fun! Our coaches are patient and a ton of fun; they not only love working with children, but also enjoy developing these skills in a nurturing and non-competitive environment!
In our K-2nd program, the primary focus is body movement with the ball. Your child will be introduced to juggling, concepts of teammates and teamwork, and other skill-building activities that work on dribbling techniques, shooting, turning with the ball, defending, and other moves that promote confidence with the ball. *Each child will receive a Super Soccer Stars Medal at the end of the season.
Communication: Each week, you’ll receive an email outlining what your child is learning in class, including the specific skills they’re focusing on. We encourage you to use this as a conversation starter to ask your child about their day. Additionally, we use a platform called Homeroom, where coaches share photos and videos from class throughout the season.
Returning players: At Soccer Stars, one of core philosophies (aside from having fun), is repetition, repetition, repetition. The way to get better at soccer is through consistent practice! Our coaches do a great job tailoring the soccer curriculum to your child and their class to ensure everyone is learning at their own speed and getting the most out of the class.
FRIDAY Classes
Chinese Spring Blossoms: Mandarin Chinese Class for K-5
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:12 PM
Grades: K to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: E1
Instructor: Joyful Thoughts - [email protected]
Excluded Date: March 14: April 4; Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 02/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $210.00
Regular Price: $220.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Friday - March 7, 21, 28 | April 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Welcome to our Chinese language class! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our mixed-level classroom offers a supportive environment to learn, practice, and build confidence in Mandarin.
Key Features:
- Beginner Focus: Beginners will concentrate on speaking and listening, engaging in practical conversations, and listening to authentic language use to build a strong foundation.
- Intermediate Focus: For intermediate learners, the focus shifts to reading, comprehension, and basic Chinese handwriting, enhancing both spoken and written skills.
We use a content-based learning approach, moving beyond traditional methods to promote natural, context-driven language acquisition.
What Makes Our Curriculum Special:
- Fun & Interactive Learning: Topics are age-appropriate, engaging, and enriched with hands-on activities, making learning enjoyable.
- Comprehensive Skill Development: Students practice all aspects of Mandarin—speaking, reading, listening, and writing—through diverse activities.
- Dynamic Topics: Each semester features fresh, exciting topics that reflect the season, environment, and students' development, ensuring no repetition.
- Games & Cultural Activities: Learning is made fun through games, cultural projects, and interactive tasks that enhance language acquisition.
Welcome Back, Former Students:
We also warmly welcome students who have been with us for several seasons! Each season features new content that builds on your previous knowledge, ensuring your Mandarin journey remains fresh, exciting, and engaging.
Mindfulness & Yoga
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: C8
Instructor: Ms Rebecca Gutierrez, Green Teacher
Excluded Date: March 14: April 4; Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 02/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $200.00
Regular Price: $210.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Friday - March 7, 21, 28 | April 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Mindfulness and yoga will develop a student's whole self by creating positivity within, building self-awareness, gaining confidence and academic achievement through yoga practices and mindful awareness techniques. In this Mindfulness and Yoga course, students will build social emotional skills through mindful, breathing and relaxation activities. We will also incorporate team building activities, which will cultivate and increase confidence in their ability to handle personal problems and deal with emotional challenges calmly. Together we will foster gratitude, resilience, cooperation, self-awareness, kindness and making good choices that your child can apply throughout their lives.
Speak Up & Lead: Public Speaking and Leadership for Kids
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:12 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: A19
Instructor: Gurus Education – [email protected]
Excluded Date: March 14: April 4; Spring Break Week
Early Bird End Date: 02/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $218.00
Regular Price: $228.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Friday - March 7, 21, 28 | April 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
It’s never too early to develop the skills that set future leaders apart! This course is more than just public speaking—it’s about building confident, effective communicators who can inspire, lead, and make a difference.
Our Public Speaking and Leadership Program empowers children with the tools they need to succeed in school, social settings, and beyond. Through engaging activities and hands-on projects, your child will:
- Conquer the fear of public speaking and build unshakable confidence.
- Master the art of non-verbal communication, including body language and gestures.
- Prepare and deliver their own TED-style speech, showcasing their unique voice.
- Learn to articulate ideas clearly, make a lasting impression, and connect with any audience.
This fun, interactive, and dynamic course equips students with essential life skills that will benefit them for years to come. Whether your child dreams of leading, influencing, or simply expressing themselves with ease, this program is their first step toward success. Sign up today! 🎤✨
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Testimonials
We love all the classes that you offered. Thank you for continuing to provide great resources for the after-school program.
I would like you to add more new classes at DPIE. We like the Money Matter class and right now our kids are enjoying the class. Good to add a class with financials like that, then at least they can learn some basic.
Appreciate DPIE and all of the awesome classes you bring to the community!
We are grateful that these diverse classes are offered at DUSD and always changing/improving. Thank you!!
Over everything else, the quality of the classes and my son’s enjoyment are the most important things to me. I also really appreciate the convenience, and the diversity of classes offered. Thank you, DPIE!
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