After-School Enrichment at Amador
Our after-school enrichment classes for TK–5th grade students provide the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and learning—all conveniently located on the Amador campus. From arts and STEM to cooking, dance, drama, chess, and more, students can explore new interests, build confidence, develop valuable skills, and make lasting friendships in a safe and supportive environment.
Most classes include 600 minutes of instruction, typically offered as 10 weekly 60-minute sessions. Some specialty classes meet for 90 minutes per session over 9 or 10 weeks, and tuition is adjusted to reflect the additional instructional time.
MONDAY Classes
Drone Coding Lab
Dates: 08/24/2026 - 11/09/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Sep 7, Oct 12, & Oct 26
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $300.00
Regular Price: $320.00
Monday - Aug 24, 31 | Sep 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 19 | Nov 2, 9
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Take flight into the exciting world of coding, robotics, and engineering! In this hands-on summer camp, students will program drones to fly, spin, light up, and perform aerial tricks while learning essential STEM skills in a fun and interactive environment.
Using both block-based coding and Python, students will build a strong foundation in programming as they bring their drones to life.
What Students Will Learn:
From Blocks to Python – Start with beginner-friendly drag-and-drop coding, then transition to writing Python for more advanced control
Autonomous Flight Missions – Use logic, loops, and sequencing to navigate drones through obstacle courses
Sensor Integration – Program drones to react to their environment using color and distance sensors
Flight Physics & Mechanics – Explore concepts like balance, trim, and movement (roll, pitch, and yaw)
Through exciting challenges like precision landings and obstacle navigation, students will apply real-world engineering and coding concepts in action.
Why Join?
Build confidence in coding and problem-solving
Learn both beginner and advanced programming skills
Develop teamwork and critical thinking
Experience the thrill of controlling and programming real drones
The Actor’s Workshop
Dates: 08/17/2026 - 10/19/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:31 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Sep 7, Oct 5, & Oct 12
Early Bird End Date: 08/14/2026
Early Bird Price: $275.00
Regular Price: $295.00
Monday - Aug 17, 24, 31 | Sep 14, 21, 28 | Oct 19
7 sessions x 86 minutes
It’s confidence, creativity, and fun with our after-school drama club – The Actor’s Workshop!
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.
TUESDAY Classes
Chess from Beginner to Master
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 13 & Oct 27
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $280.00
Regular Price: $300.00
Tuesday - Aug 25 | Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 Minutes
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).
Hip Hop Dance
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 03:50 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 13 & Oct 27
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $270.00
Regular Price: $290.00
Tuesday - Aug 25 | Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3, 10
10 sessions x 45 minutes
Our Tippi Toes Hip Hop classes are full of energy, creativity, and fun! In our positive and encouraging environment, every child is supported to grow, feel seen and heard, and dance with confidence.
Along with learning hip hop choreography, we guide dancers as they explore their creativity by creating and sharing their own movement phrases, building confidence, self-expression, and teamwork.
Our thoughtfully designed lesson plans keep students active, engaged, and challenged while developing rhythm, coordination, musicality, and performance skills.
Soccer Stars Fall 2026
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: PRE_K to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 13 & OCt 27
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $330.00
Regular Price: $350.00
Tuesday - Aug 25 | Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Soccer Stars blends soccer skill-building with plenty of afterschool fun, small-sided games, and confidence-building coaching. Classes are grouped by age/grade level (typically TK-2nd and 3rd-5th, depending on enrollment), with opportunities for groups to play each other throughout the season.
Each week follows a simple, energizing rhythm:
Warm-Up: Drills that build speed, agility, and coordination.
Skill of the Week: A new foot-skill focus each week — toe taps, turns, tricks, and dribbling combinations — building ball control and confidence one step at a time. Skills are simple enough to practice at home, too!
Rule of the Week: Age-appropriate rules introduced and reinforced during live play, so kids learn the game naturally.
Game Time: Small-sided matches that maximize touches on the ball and keep the focus on fun over competition.
Coaches guide rather than over-direct, letting players learn through experimenting and observation — building teamwork, self-esteem, and a love of the game.
The season wraps up with our BIG GAME: a celebration of small-sided matches, team spirit, and a closing ceremony where every player receives a medal — parents are invited to come cheer their child on!
WEDNESDAY Classes
Chinese for Young Learners
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: K to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 28
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $300.00
Regular Price: $320.00
Wednesday - Aug 26 | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21 | Nov 4
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Designed for students of all Chinese backgrounds—from complete beginners to heritage and intermediate learners—Joyful Thoughts offers a structured, topic-based Chinese enrichment program that makes language learning engaging, practical, and meaningful.
Students explore real-world topics through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and meaningful communication. Every lesson is built around a purposeful Final Delivery, giving students a clear goal while encouraging active language use throughout the learning process.
Lessons develop listening, speaking, reading (Simplified Chinese), and introductory writing through exploration, creativity, and real-life communication. Each semester introduces new interdisciplinary topics while systematically revisiting and expanding previously learned language, allowing both new and returning students to make continuous progress through fresh learning experiences.
Program Highlights
• Designed for learners of all Chinese backgrounds
• Structured, topic-based Chinese enrichment
• Learn Chinese through exploration and real-life communication
• Every lesson builds toward a meaningful Final Delivery
• Hands-on projects and collaborative learning
• New interdisciplinary topics every semester
• Spiral language progression aligned with the YCT and HSK frameworks
• No prior Chinese experience required
Creative Electronics
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:35 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 28
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $425.00
Regular Price: $445.00
Wednesday - Aug 26 | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21 | Nov 4
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Calling all curious creators, imaginative inventors, and future engineers!
Discover the exciting world of electronics through hands-on building and creative engineering challenges! Students will learn how electricity flows, how circuits work, and how electronic components come together to power the devices we use every day.
Each unit ends with an exciting take-home project that students design, build, and proudly share with family and friends.
Our Adventure Map
* Introduction to Electronics – Circuits, conductors, insulators, and first light-up builds
* Circuit Foundations – Series & parallel circuits, switches, and custom creations
* Motors in Motion – Motors, fans, and movement-powered inventions
* Science of Sound – Buzzers, audio devices, and sound-based projects
* Magnetic Switches – Touch-free circuits and magnetic engineering
* Green Power Circuits – Solar energy and sustainable electronics
At TinkerOn, we believe children learn best by building, experimenting, and creating. Our project-based approach develops creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence while inspiring the next generation of innovators and engineers.
WordSMASH! Fun with Words
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: K to 2nd
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 28
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $310.00
Regular Price: $330.00
Wednesday - Aug 26 | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21 | Nov 4
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Turn letters into laughter and words into wonder with WordSMASH! This high-energy language adventure helps children grow their vocabulary, strengthen spelling, and build reading confidence through exciting games, creative challenges, and hands-on activities. Each week features a fun seasonal or themed experience, such as snowflakes, flowers, pumpkins, and more, keeping every class fresh, engaging, and full of discovery.
As students play, create, and collaborate, they'll sharpen their communication skills, think creatively, and gain confidence expressing themselves in a supportive environment. Every challenge makes learning fun while fostering a lasting love for language.
✨ Enroll now and let your child smash their way to stronger language skills—one exciting word at a time!
THURSDAY Classes
Arts & Crafts with Mrs Harman
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 11/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 15 & Oct 29
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
Thursday - Aug 27 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22 | Nov 5, 12
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Get ready for a new creative adventure every week! Join Miss Harman for a fun-filled Arts & Crafts class where students will explore a variety of hands-on projects, including:
Canvas painting
Friendship bracelets
Slime making
Creative seasonal and themed crafts
Special holiday surprise projects throughout the session!
Whether you love to paint, create, or try something new, this class is the perfect place to let your imagination shine. We can't wait to see you every Thursday in Room C105!
Price includes a $30 materials fee; all required supplies are provided.
The Energy Lab
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 11/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 15 & Oct 29
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $425.00
Regular Price: $445.00
Thursday - Aug 27 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22 | Nov 5, 12
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Calling all curious minds, creative builders, and future innovators!
Get ready for an exciting hands-on journey into the world of energy! Through fun engineering challenges and interactive projects, students will discover how energy makes things move, light up, spin, and create sound while exploring the science behind the world around them.
Each unit ends with an exciting take-home project that students design, build, and proudly share with family and friends.
Our Adventure Map
* Mechanical Energy – Potential, kinetic, elastic, and gravitational energy
* Renewable Energy – Solar and wind power
* Light Energy – Reflection, refraction, and color
* Sound Energy – Vibrations and sound waves
* Electrical Energy – Electricity, conductors, insulators, and simple circuits
* Magnetism & Invisible Forces – Magnetic fields and interactive magnetic projects
* Hydraulic Energy – Build systems powered by liquids and real-world engineering concepts
At TinkerOn, we believe children learn best by building, experimenting, and creating. Our project-based approach develops creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence while making science exciting, meaningful, and unforgettable.
FRIDAY Classes
Mini-Game Coders: Retro Remix
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 11/13/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 16 & Oct 30
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $390.00
Regular Price: $410.00
Friday - Aug 28 | Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2, 9, 23 | Nov 6, 13
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Remix arcade classics by coding your own Pong, Snake, or Frogger using Lando’s Scratch-based iPad app. Add boss battles, power-ups, and extra levels with teachers guiding just-right challenges so no one gets stuck or bored. Playtest with friends to see who can beat your game, then take home a link to keep coding after class.
Ted Talks - Learn Powerful secrets of Speaking & Presenting
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 11/13/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Instructor:
Excluded Date: Oct 16 & Oct 30
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $320.00
Regular Price: $340.00
Friday - Aug 28 | Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2, 9, 23 | Nov 6, 13
10 sessions x 60 minutes
This engaging fall program helps students find their voice and become confident, thoughtful communicators. Through fun, age-appropriate activities, students will strengthen their speaking and listening skills while learning how to share ideas clearly and confidently.
Students will explore:
• Creative writing to develop ideas and organize thoughts
• Confidence-building activities that reduce stage fright and encourage self-expression
• Introductory debate to practice respectful discussion, reasoning, and persuasion
• Structured presentations that teach students how to speak clearly in front of an audience
Throughout the session, students will learn how to organize their ideas, support opinions with reasons, and communicate effectively with peers and adults. The class also introduces students to creating simple visual aids—such as posters, charts, or slides—to enhance presentations, culminating in a final presentation during the last class.
By the end of the program, students will gain:
• Increased confidence speaking in front of others
• Stronger critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Improved listening, articulation, and organization
• Greater readiness for classroom presentations, group work, and leadership opportunities
This class provides a supportive, encouraging environment where every student’s voice matters—helping young speakers grow into confident communicators both in and out of the classroom.
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