AMADOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HELLO AMADOR 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 Amador 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.
Tuition covers 600 minutes of instruction, typically offered as 10 weeks of 60-minute classes filled with fun, learning, and exploration.
We have some 90 minute classes that run for either 9 or 10 classes and the prices are adjusted for this extra time.
Join us and watch your student thrive!
MONDAY Classes
Block Coding for Young Programmers
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, 19 Jan - MLK, 16 Feb - President\\\'s Day, 9 March - Early release
Early Bird End Date: 11/17/2025
Early Bird Price: $280.00
Regular Price: $300.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
Welcome to the exciting world of Block Coding, where creativity meets technology! In this fun and engaging class, students will learn the foundations of computer programming using easy, drag-and-drop coding blocks to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations.
Through guided lessons and playful challenges, students will develop logical thinking, problem-solving, and design skills as they transform ideas into digital creations—building confidence and curiosity with every project! Check out our video here.
Weekly Learning Adventures:
• Week 1 – Introduction to Computer Programming: Learn what coding is and how computers follow instructions.
• Weeks 2 & 3 – Sequencing: Discover how the order of commands matters while building fun animations and stories.
• Week 4 – Debugging: Become a “code detective” and learn how to find and fix errors in your programs.
• Weeks 5 & 6 – Loops: Simplify your code by making actions repeat with loop commands.
• Week 7 – Coordinates & Random Numbers: Explore math in motion—positioning sprites and adding unpredictability to games.
• Week 8 – Variables & Scoring: Add scores, timers, and more to make your projects interactive and exciting.
• Week 9 – Mini Project: Combine everything you’ve learned to design your own game or animation!
Why Enroll?
✔ Builds critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills
✔ Strengthens math and logic foundations through coding concepts
✔ Encourages persistence and attention to detail
✔ Boosts confidence through self-expression and innovation
✔ Offers a fun, hands-on introduction to computer science
By the end of this course, students will understand the core logic of coding and gain the confidence to keep exploring technology—turning playtime into real-world STEM learning!
Chess Fun for Kids! ♟️
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Pacific Chess Instructors - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break 19, Jan - MLK, 16 Feb - President\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Day & 9 March - Early release
Early Bird End Date: 11/17/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $255.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
Unlock your child’s potential through the power of chess!
Led by the expert instructors of Pacific Chess Academy, this exciting in-person program introduces students in Grades 1–5 to the world’s most strategic and imaginative game. Each session is filled with fun, challenge, and discovery as students learn to think ahead, plan smart moves, and solve problems creatively.
Whether your student is brand new to the game or already knows the basics, our program supports all experience levels — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Students receive clear instruction, personalized guidance, and plenty of hands-on practice through interactive lessons and friendly matches.
Through chess, kids learn more than just the rules of the game — they build focus, patience, critical thinking, resilience, and confidence that extend far beyond the chessboard. Every move teaches valuable lessons in decision-making, strategic planning, and good sportsmanship.
All chess equipment is provided — just bring curiosity and enthusiasm!
At the end of the session, students can celebrate their progress in a fun, in-person tournament, where every participant is encouraged to shine and show off their growing skills.
Give your child the gift of confidence, creativity, and lifelong learning — all through the fun and challenge of Chess Fun for Kids!
Confident Communicators: Public Speaking & Writing
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 02/23/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:20 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Gurus Education Instructors – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break 19 Jan - MLK 16 Feb - President\'s Day 9 March - Early release
Early Bird End Date: 11/17/2025
Early Bird Price: $255.00
Regular Price: $275.00
8 sessions x 75 minutes
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23
A confident speaker is seen as credible, knowledgeable, and persuasive. This course helps students overcome public speaking anxiety, express their ideas clearly, and write effectively through a simple 6-step program.
Students will:
• Develop Strong Communication Skills – Speak with confidence, structure ideas logically, and present effectively to an audience.
• Master Writing Across Formats – Learn persuasive, narrative, descriptive, and other writing styles to express ideas clearly and creatively.
• Build Critical Thinking & Reasoning – Support opinions with evidence, make strong arguments, and analyze thought-provoking topics.
• Enhance Confidence & Self-Esteem – Gain comfort in sharing ideas publicly and trusting their voice.
• Learn Organization & Clarity – Formulate thoughts with concise structure, improving both speaking and writing skills.
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to speak and write with confidence, think critically, and succeed academically and socially.
Mini-Game Builders with Lando 90 mins
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:35 PM
Grades: 1st to 3rd
Classroom:
Instructor: Lando - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, 19 Jan - MLK, 16 Feb - President\\\'s Day & 9 March - Early release
Early Bird End Date: 11/17/2025
Early Bird Price: $315.00
Regular Price: $335.00
9 sessions x 90 minutes
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
Code multi-level mini-games every class—maze racers, platformers, pet simulators—then level up with new coding ideas daily. You’ll use Lando’s Scratch-based app on an iPad, so teachers guide just-right quests—no one gets stuck or bored. Playtest with friends—can they beat it?—and get a link to keep coding at home.
Receive challenge reports after each class explaining core learnings and a play link to your student’s game (plus the Scratch code) so family can try it at home.
Example Classes this Session:
• Reef Runner: Start with a simple collect-and-avoid game, then add shells to score and gentle hazards to dodge—learn how to code controls, events, and if-then checks.
• Jelly Jumper: First code a sprite that jumps between platforms, then level up with moving platforms and coins—driven by a gravity loop and a simple coin-counter state.
• Cleanup Quest: Catch trash, dodge fish, then increase spawn rates—all while learning conditionals, randomness, and timers.
Class Structure:
• Introductory game: Class starts with a quick, whole-group game to reinforce the day’s concept.
• Kickoff project: Students begin from the same starter project while teachers explain the goal; after each level, they can play a 30-second example for inspiration.
• Coding level-ups: Add levels (timer, score, lives, power-ups, enemy behavior) to deepen the day’s lesson and make a game friends actually want to play.
• Creative level-ups: Personalize with unlocked sprites, backgrounds, and sounds—while keeping it playable.
• Team collaboration: As kids progress, they’re encouraged to swap with classmates to playtest their games and integrate peer feedback.
Skills & Take-aways:
- Learn core computer-science ideas like sequencing, events, loops, conditionals, variables, collisions, timers, and simple state in Scratch
- Students learn a game design process, from defining a clear goal, building a simple first version, playtesting with peers, and rebuilding from feedback.
Awards and Accreditations:
- Lando is a WASC-accredited program with multiple awards—like STEM.org Best in STEM, Academics’ Choice, Parents’ Picks, and more.
- We are ESSA Tier IV certified through academic partnerships with Leanlab and Northwestern, affirming measurable learning outcomes for our classes.
Safety and Communication:
- You’ll receive sign-in/sign-out texts to know your game designer is safe.
- A local coordinator is reachable by text during class for urgent needs or via email for feedback on how we can help your kid thrive.
- iPads run our Scratch-based app on local Wi-Fi (no web browsing, games, or other applications).
Spy School: STEM, Secrets, and Solving Cases For Grades 1-5🕵️ ♂✨
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, 19 Jan - MLK, 16 Feb - President\'s Day, 9 March - Early release
Early Bird End Date: 11/17/2025
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
Spy School is where curiosity meets creativity! In this action-packed after-school program, young agents are invited to step into the fascinating world of spy craft. Perfect for budding detectives and curious minds, Spy School helps children build STEM knowledge, problem-solving skills, and confidence while having fun.
Each week, students will learn real-life spy skills such as code-breaking, disguise design, and secret communication. They’ll conduct hands-on science experiments inspired by the tools and techniques of famous spies and even build their own spy gadgets using everyday materials. Working both independently and in teams, young agents will put their new skills to the test as they crack mysterious “cases” and take on exciting challenges. Spy School blends science, creativity, and teamwork into an unforgettable adventure.
Enroll today and let your child’s spy mission begin!🕵️ ♂🔎
Note: Parents receive regular updates, while students enjoy prizes and earn certificates at the end of the semester.
TUESDAY Classes
Chess Academy - Intermediate Level
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/24/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Pacific Chess - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, Early Release 17 Feb, Early Release - 10 March
Early Bird End Date: 11/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $255.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 24
This class is specially designed for kids with a good understanding of a checkmate and basic knowledge of chess tactics (forks, pins, discovered check).
The main goal of the program for intermediate students is to introduce basic chess strategies, and teach children how to overcome obstacles and understand various positions. Children will be able to develop a variety of skills that can be applied to everyday life including problem-solving, concentration, critical thinking, and creativity.
Lessons consist of chess instructions, tournament games, and analysis. Students are provided with all necessary equipment for lessons- boards, pieces, clocks, and demonstration tools. Each participant receives individual recommendations on how to improve playing skills and get ready for tournaments.
6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess
Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities
Enhances reading and math skills
Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds
Encourages and rewards hard work
Develops problem solving skills
Exercises both sides of your brain
Crafty Book Club For Grades 1-3📚
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/24/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 3rd
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, Early Release 17 Feb, Early Release - 10 March
Early Bird End Date: 11/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 24
Crafty Book Club blends the magic of reading with the creativity of hands-on art. Each week, students dive into a new book through thoughtful discussions, imaginative play, engaging crafts, and simple experiments that make stories come alive. Along the way, they strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
In Grades 1–3, children deepen their reading fluency and comprehension while exploring meaningful themes such as identity, empathy, and perspective. Craft projects grow in complexity, encouraging creative problem-solving, narrative expression, and collaboration with classmates. Weekly lesson themes include The Present: Dare to Begin, The Future: Quilt Your Dreams, The Past: Sacred Stories, Choices: The Bad Seed, Friendship, and much more to inspire curiosity and creativity.
Enroll today and let your child’s imagination soar through stories and art!✨
Note: Parents receive regular updates, while students enjoy prizes and earn certificates at the end of the semester.
This tuition fee includes $25 materials fee.
Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies: Informational Text For Grades 1-5
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/24/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break Early Release 17 Feb Early Release - 10 March
Early Bird End Date: 11/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 24
In this program, students explore through California’s land, people, nature, and innovations while building strong informational reading and writing skills. Using engaging texts, they practice text features, main idea, comparing sources, vocabulary, and analyzing an author’s purpose.
Hands-on projects keep learning exciting—students create fact cards, mini books, compare-contrast paragraphs, and extended projects on California topics of their choice. Collaboration and discussion help deepen understanding while strengthening communication skills. The unit wraps up with a class presentation where students publish and present their informational writing, celebrating their creativity, research, and growing expertise about California.
📚✨ Discover California and strengthen essential skills—Enroll today!
Note: Parents receive regular updates, while students enjoy prizes and earn certificates at the end of the semester.
Soccer Stars Afterschool Club with DPIE ⚽ 3 - 5 Grades
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: FIELD
Instructor: Contra Costa Soccer - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, Early Release 17 Feb & Early Release - 10 March
Early Bird End Date: 11/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $255.00
Regular Price: $275.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10
We’re thrilled to bring our beloved Super Soccer Stars program back this Fall! Whether your child is new to soccer or building on existing skills, this program offers the perfect mix of learning, play, and personal growth.
At Soccer Stars, kids do more than learn the game—they fall in love with it. Our experienced coaches create a fun and supportive environment where players develop real soccer skills, make friends, and build confidence that extends beyond the field.
Why Soccer Stars?
• Age-Appropriate Groups: K–2nd and 3rd–5th grade groups for targeted instruction
• Low Ratios: Max 10:1 player-to-coach ensures personal attention
• Expert Coaches: Trained in both soccer and child development to keep kids engaged and growing
• Skill Progression: Builds fundamentals, agility, teamwork, and game awareness through fun drills and play
• Kids Love It: Our focus on progress, not perfection, keeps kids coming back season after season
On the final day of class, we’ll host an exciting Soccer Stars Jamboree where families are invited to cheer on their child during a friendly game. Each player will receive a medal and certificate to celebrate their hard work, progress, and sportsmanship throughout the season.
Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out!
Soccer Stars Afterschool Club with DPIE ⚽ K-2
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: K to 2nd
Classroom: FIELD
Instructor: Contra Costa Soccer - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, Early Release 17 Feb & Early Release 10 March
Early Bird End Date: 11/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $255.00
Regular Price: $275.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10
We’re thrilled to bring our beloved Super Soccer Stars program back this Fall! Whether your child is new to soccer or building on existing skills, this program offers the perfect mix of learning, play, and personal growth.
At Soccer Stars, kids do more than learn the game—they fall in love with it. Our experienced coaches create a fun and supportive environment where players develop real soccer skills, make friends, and build confidence that extends beyond the field.
Why Soccer Stars?
• Age-Appropriate Groups: K–2nd and 3rd–5th grade groups for targeted instruction
• Low Ratios: Max 10:1 player-to-coach ensures personal attention
• Expert Coaches: Trained in both soccer and child development to keep kids engaged and growing
• Skill Progression: Builds fundamentals, agility, teamwork, and game awareness through fun drills and play
• Kids Love It: Our focus on progress, not perfection, keeps kids coming back season after season
On the final day of class, we’ll host an exciting Soccer Stars Jamboree where families are invited to cheer on their child during a friendly game. Each player will receive a medal and certificate to celebrate their hard work, progress, and sportsmanship throughout the season.
Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out!
WEDNESDAY Classes
After School Drama Club – The Actor’s Workshop!
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Synergy Theater Actor Instructors - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $260.00
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18. 25
It’s confidence, creativity, and fun
Through theater games, acting exercises, and playful scene work, students will build confidence, improve communication skills, and learn how to express themselves in front of others. This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamentals of acting in a supportive environment where every student gets to shine.
Students will explore the “three tools of the actor” – voice, body, and imagination – while learning how to create characters, think on their feet, and work as a team. Along the way, they’ll discover important life skills such as:
• Speaking with clarity and confidence (great for school presentations!)
• Using body language and expression to communicate effectively
• Overcoming shyness and stage fright
• Supporting and encouraging others in a team setting
The program culminates in a fun, informal showcase where students perform short scenes and monologues for family and friends — a celebration of their creativity and growth.
Best of all, this is a program students can take more than once! Each session introduces new games, activities, and performance pieces, ensuring kids are always challenged, inspired, and growing their skills.
Chinese for Young Learners: Beginner and Intermediate for K-5
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: K to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Joyful Thoughts Owner – Yu Wang [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $260.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18. 25
Our course is specially designed for elementary students (ages 5-11) who want to build practical Mandarin skills in a lively, engaging environment. The curriculum focuses on real-life communication, essential reading, and introductory writing skills. Through games, hands-on activities, group projects, and creative tasks, students will learn Mandarin in a natural and meaningful way.
Key Features:
- Instruction in Mandarin using simplified Chinese characters.
- Curriculum aligned with YCT (Youth Chinese Test) and HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) standards.
- Beginner Levels (1–2): Bilingual teaching supports new learners in building strong speaking and listening skills through everyday conversation practice.
- Intermediate Levels (3–4): Immersion-based instruction helps students improve reading comprehension and develop basic Chinese handwriting while strengthening spoken Mandarin.
What Makes Our Curriculum Special:
- Fun & Interactive Learning - Our lessons are age-appropriate, hands-on, and designed to keep students engaged while building confidence in using Mandarin.
- Content-Based Language Acquisition - We go beyond traditional drills by using a content-rich approach where language is learned through context—making learning natural and relevant.
- Fresh, Dynamic Topics Every Semester - Each semester introduces new, exciting themes that reflect the seasons, environment, and students’ interests—ensuring every session feels fresh and never repetitive.
- Cross-Disciplinary Learning - Students explore Mandarin through real-world topics including social science, STEAM, and daily life scenarios, helping them connect language to the world around them.
- Progressive Language Skill Development - Students develop all four core language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—through a level-based, gradually expanding curriculum tailored to their proficiency and learning stage.
Welcome Back, Former Students: We are proud to have many students return season after season. Each term offers brand-new content that builds on prior learning—keeping your child’s Mandarin journey exciting, enriching, and always moving forward.
Creative Electronics: Sparking Imagination, One Circuit at a Time! 90 minutes
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: TinkerOn Labs - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $390.00
Regular Price: $410.00
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18. 25
Calling all young innovators, tinkerers, and future engineers!
Get ready for an electrifying 10-week adventure into the world of electronics—where creativity meets technology and ideas come to life through circuits. Through hands-on experiments, exciting engineering challenges, and fun mini-builds, kids will discover how electricity flows, lights up, moves, and makes sound—all while creating their very own working gadgets!
And the best part? Each topic wraps up with a take-home project your child designs and builds from scratch—something they’ll be excited to share with family and friends!
Our Adventure Map:
Week 1: Introduction to Electronics & Circuitry
- Exploring how circuits work
- Understanding conductors and insulators
Weeks 2 & 3: Building Circuit Foundations
- Learning about different circuit types
- Creating and testing custom designs
Weeks 4 & 5: Motors in Motion
- Exploring how electricity creates movement
- Building fun motion-based projects
Weeks 6 & 7: Sounds of Science
- Discovering how electricity produces sound
- Creating engaging sound-based circuit builds
Week 8: Magnetic Switches
- Exploring magnet-controlled circuits
- Designing interactive switching systems
Weeks 9 & 10: Green Power Circuits
- Experimenting with renewable energy sources
- Creating sustainable circuit projects
The Power of Project-Based Learning
At TinkerOn Labs, we believe kids learn best by doing. Our hands-on approach transforms abstract concepts into real-world creations, helping students connect science and technology to everyday life. By building their own devices, children develop critical thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and a deep sense of accomplishment. We don’t just teach what to learn—we empower kids to explore, invent, and innovate for a lifetime.
A $30 materials fee is included in the tuition fee.
Hip Hop & Jazz Jam: Dance Fun for Kids
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Tippie Toes Dance Instructor - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $255.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18. 25
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!".
Students can repeat this class as we have new routines each season.
Level-Up LEGO® Robotics with Lando 90 minutes
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Grades: 1st to 3rd
Classroom:
Instructor: Lando - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $360.00
Regular Price: $375.00
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18. 25
Build something simple, then turn the dial—faster, stronger, farther. Each class starts with a quick teacher demo, then runs like an arcade of levels built from one daily challenge. Pick from our library of LEGO and Technic parts, test until it works, get teacher advice on why, then team up with friends.
Receive challenge reports after each class explaining core learnings and photos of each of your student’s builds.
Example Classes this Session:
- Weight-Lifting Quad Bot: Students start by building a four-leg robot, then level-up through gear ratios and leg linkages to hoist a small load to build an intuition for torque versus speed and linkages.
- Mini-Crane Lift: Students start by building a simple crane, then level-up through carrying larger weights and weirdly-shaped cargo to build an intuition for how pulleys, rope paths, and torque work.
- Grip-Rolling Alligator: Students start by building a rolling alligator, then level-up through swapping wheels/feet and shifting weight to roll straighter and farther to build an intuition for traction and center of mass.
- Towering Elevator: Students start by building a one-story elevator, then level-up through adding a counterweight and improving stability to move between floors without falling to build an intuition for balance.
Class Structure:
- Kickoff build: Students start with the same simplified build while the teacher explains the mechanism and the day’s goal.
- Engineering level-ups: After the first run, students are given added levels (heavier loads, longer spans, new gear ratios) to build intuition around the core learning.
- Creative level-ups: Students personalize their builds—mini versions, themed scenes, decorations—while keeping the mechanism working.
- Team collaboration: As kids progress, they are also given twists on later challenges that work with multi-student teams.
Skills Developed:
- Learn biomechanical and motorized mechanisms that matter like gears, pulleys and belts, center of mass and stability, and more.
- Students will learn the engineering design thinking process, from defining a clear goal, planning a simple first build, running a fair test and observing results, changing a variable, rebuilding, and explaining why the new version works better.
Awards and Accreditations:
- Lando is a WASC-accredited program with multiple awards—like STEM.org Best in STEM, Academics’ Choice, Parents’ Picks, and more.
- We are ESSA Tier IV certified through academic partnerships with Leanlab and Northwestern, affirming measurable learning outcomes for our classes.
Safety and Communication:
- You’ll receive sign-in/sign-out texts to know your engineer is safe.
- Easily contact us via text or email if you need to contact your student during class or for feedback on how we can help your kid thrive.
THURSDAY Classes
AI and Young Minds and Python 90 mins
Dates: 12/04/2025 - 02/26/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Compuchild Instructor - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $380.00
Regular Price: $400.00
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Thursday - Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Step into the future of technology and innovation! This exciting, beginner-friendly class introduces students to the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Python programming through fun, hands-on projects. Students will learn how computers “think,” recognize patterns, make decisions, and solve problems—building a strong foundation in both computational thinking and creative coding.
Using Python’s simple, easy-to-understand language, students will code interactive programs, puzzles, and games while exploring how AI powers the world around them—from chatbots to smart devices. Along the way, they’ll gain a deeper understanding of AI logic—how machines learn, adapt, and make predictions—and how these same skills can sharpen their own logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Through engaging lessons and creative challenges, students will:
🧠 Explore AI Fundamentals – Understand how machines use data, logic, and algorithms to “learn” and make decisions.
💡 Develop Computational Thinking – Strengthen logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills.
🎨 Create with Code – Use Python to design fun, interactive projects that blend art, sound, and animation.
⚖️ Think Ethically – Discuss real-world examples of AI bias, fairness, and responsible innovation.
🚀 Build Confidence & Future-Ready Skills – Prepare for a world where coding, creativity, and AI literacy go hand in hand.
Whether your student is new to coding or eager to explore how AI shapes our world, this class will spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through technology!
Bollywood Dance Class
Dates: 12/04/2025 - 02/26/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Bollywood dance - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $260.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Thursday - Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Our classes are a fun-filled introduction to beginner and intermediate Bollywood dance for students including foundational movements, fundamental techniques, hand gestures, rhythmic patterns and communicative expressions. Students will learn dance routines choreographed to snippets of popular Bollywood songs as well as some Koliwood and Tollywood songs from South Indian Cinema.
The classes by BollyNaach will also strengthen individual coordination and rhythmic skills through various exercises and drills. Additionally, students will develop a vocabulary of common Bollywood dance moves that they can string together to create their own unique dance. This dance class will provide excellent exposure to students on many different dance styles as Bollywood has become a melting pot of many popular traditional and western dance styles.
BollyNaach is excited and passionate about sharing the culture, versatility, glamor and magic of Bollywood Dance with the students!
Craftopia Camp for TK/K
Dates: 01/15/2026 - 02/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: PRE_K to K
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Challenge Island Instructor- [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 01/01/2026
Early Bird Price: $175.00
Regular Price: $195.00
5 sessions x 1 Hour
Thursday - Jan 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12
Welcome to Craftopia Camp™, where little hands create big imagination! In this fun and nurturing 5-session camp, our youngest artists will explore the magic of art through playful, hands-on projects. From sand and salt painting to finger, hand, and even vegetable and rice stamping, every session is filled with color, creativity, and discovery.
With a smaller class size for extra attention and guidance, each child will have the freedom to express themselves, build confidence, and develop fine motor skills—all while having a blast!
Gifts & Keepsakes: Winter & Valentine Crafts with Ms. Jennaro
Dates: 12/04/2025 - 02/05/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Angelina Jennaro Amador Teacher
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $250.00
Regular Price: $270.00
7 sessions x 90 minutes
Thursday - Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5
Get creative this winter! In this hands-on course, students will design and make unique seasonal projects inspired by the cozy charm of winter and the sweetness of Valentine’s Day. Using a variety of materials and techniques, students will build artistic confidence, fine motor skills, and a love of crafting.
Across December, January, and February, students will create projects such as front door decorations, garlands, painted signs, table centerpieces, and handmade gifts for family and friends. Each project encourages personal expression and results in keepsakes to enjoy all season long.
This course provides a fun, supportive space for students to collaborate, explore new ideas, and celebrate their creativity.
A materials fee of $20 is included in the price.
Innovative Writing: Motion and Matter For Grades 1-5
Dates: 12/04/2025 - 02/26/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Thursday - Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
In this exciting writing and STEM course, young learners discover the thrill of science while strengthening core writing skills. From chemical reactions and aerodynamics to bubbles, balloons, and catapults, each “WOW! Moment” experiment sparks curiosity and inspires expressive writing.
Through hands-on activities, guided reflection, and interactive discussions, students practice descriptive, explanatory, and creative writing while connecting science to their own perspectives. Lessons blend STEM exploration with writing fluency, helping students build confidence in communicating complex ideas clearly. By the end of the course, students will have a collection of written reflections, stronger academic foundations, and greater confidence in expressing their ideas.
✍️Spark curiosity, creativity, and communication—Enroll today!
Note: Parents receive regular updates, while students enjoy prizes and earn certificates at the end of the semester.
FRIDAY Classes
Cafe Art: Art From the Heart ❤️🎨
Dates: 12/05/2025 - 02/20/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Café Art Instructor- [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break & 13 Feb - No School
Early Bird End Date: 11/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $250.00
Regular Price: $270.00
8 sessions x 75 minutes
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20
Get ready to spread joy this season with gifts made straight from the heart! In this creative 8-week after-school class, students will design and craft unique handmade presents for family and friends. Each week, they’ll explore different art forms — from beading and shrinky dinks to paper folding, card-making, and decorative wrapping — learning how to turn simple materials into thoughtful treasures.
Students will enjoy a special ceramics week, painting and glazing their own keepsake piece that will be kiln-fired for a beautiful, lasting finish. Along the way, they’ll practice important skills like fine motor coordination, creativity, patience, and attention to detail, while learning how to make gifts that show care and thoughtfulness.
By the end of the session, every student will have a collection of handmade creations — each wrapped and ready to give — that truly come from the heart. 💝
A materials fee of $20 is included in the price.
Crafty Book Club For Grades TK-K📖
Dates: 12/05/2025 - 03/06/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: PRE_K to K
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break & 13 Feb - No School
Early Bird End Date: 11/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6
Crafty Book Club brings stories to life by blending the magic of reading with the creativity of hands-on art. Each week, students dive into a new book through engaging read-alouds, thoughtful discussions, and imaginative play that strengthen comprehension and critical thinking. Alongside fostering a love for reading, children create unique crafts inspired by the story like puppets, character masks, or painted scenes, that encourage self-expression, creativity, and fine motor development.
Weekly lesson themes include Curious Helpers, Buttons and Belonging, Draw Your World, Little Scientists at Work, and many more exciting topics that spark curiosity and joy. This enriching program nurtures literacy, creativity, and collaboration, helping students connect with books in meaningful ways while building confidence in both reading and making.
Enroll today and let your child’s imagination grow through stories and art!📚✨
Note: Parents receive regular updates, while students enjoy prizes and earn certificates at the end of the semester.
This tuition fee includes $25 materials fee.
Hola Amigos: Spanish for Beginners For Grades 1-5 🎉
Dates: 12/05/2025 - 03/06/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Talentnook Instructors– [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break 13 Feb - No School
Early Bird End Date: 11/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6
Hola Amigos is a vibrant program designed to ignite a love for Spanish in young learners. It encourages curiosity, builds confidence, and creates a fun, supportive environment where children can explore a new language.
Hola Amigos is a vibrant program designed to ignite a love for Spanish in young learners. It encourages curiosity, builds confidence, and creates a fun, supportive environment where children can explore a new language. Each week introduces engaging themes that make learning relevant and enjoyable. Through activities that reinforce vocabulary, sentence patterns, and reading comprehension, students gain a deeper understanding of Spanish while having fun and expressing themselves creatively.
Enroll today and let the Spanish adventure begin! 🌍🗺️
Note: Parents receive regular updates, while students enjoy prizes and earn certificates at the end of the semester.
Namaste: Hindi for Beginners for Grades 1-4 📖
Dates: 12/05/2025 - 03/06/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 4th
Classroom:
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break & 13 Feb - No School
Early Bird End Date: 11/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6
This winter, give your child the gift of language in a fun, play-based Hindi class filled with songs, stories, games, and role-play! From the very first session, young learners start speaking everyday words and phrases—greeting others, moving, and talking about things they love, all in Hindi.
Each week, students will build vocabulary around colors, fruits, family, and more through rainbow sheets, puzzles, and quizzes. For older students (Grades 3–4), advanced worksheets and challenges provide extra practice, ensuring they continue to grow their skills while having fun. Tailored for kids growing up in the U.S., the program develops natural spoken Hindi through engaging activities, helping them confidently and happily share conversations with friends and family.
Spark a love for Hindi this winter—Enroll now!✨
Note: Parents receive regular updates, while students enjoy prizes and earn certificates at the end of the semester.
National Science Bowl: Experiment, Learn, and Compete!
Dates: 12/05/2025 - 03/06/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Compuchild - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break & 13 Feb - No School
Early Bird End Date: 11/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $270.00
Regular Price: $290.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of science with our National Science Bowl® prep class! Managed by the U.S. Department of Energy, this nationwide competition challenges students with a fast-paced, thrilling question-and-answer format covering biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, energy, and math.
In this hands-on class, students will explore key scientific concepts through experiments, gaining a deeper understanding of the scientific process. Each session begins with an engaging lesson, followed by hands-on experiments where students will develop hypotheses, conduct investigations, record observations, and analyze results in their lab notebooks. The class wraps up with an interactive quiz to reinforce learning in a fun and competitive way.
Our program is designed to ignite a passion for science while building critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Through mock challenges, expert coaching, and interactive practice sessions, students will gain the confidence and knowledge to excel in one of the nation’s most prestigious science competitions!
(A $25 materials fee is included in the Tuition fee.)
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