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: Grades 2-5
Dates: 08/24/2026 - 11/09/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: C203
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
TUESDAY Classes
Chess from Beginner to Master: Grades 1-5
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: C203
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: Grades 1-5
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 03:50 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: STAGE
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 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: Grades TK-5
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: PRE_K to 5th
Classroom: FIELD
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: Grades K-5
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: K to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
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: Grades 2-5
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: C203
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.
THURSDAY Classes
Arts & Crafts with Mrs Harman (Amador Teacher): Grades 1-5
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 11/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
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.
Startup Stars: Young Entrepreneur in the Making: Grades 3-5
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 11/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: D203
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 15, Conference Week - Oct 29
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $320.00
Regular Price: $340.00
Thursday - Aug 27 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22 | Nov 5, 12
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Where Kids Learn to Think Like Entrepreneurs!
In this hands-on, interactive class, kids step into the shoes of real entrepreneurs — from generating their first business idea to pitching it with confidence in front of a panel, Shark-Tank-style.
What Your Child Will Learn:
● Idea Generation – How to spot problems, brainstorm solutions, and shape a simple business concept
● Budgeting Basics – Understanding costs, pricing, and how to plan a basic budget for their idea
● Personal Finance Foundations – Core concepts like saving, spending wisely, and understanding profit
● Pitch & Presentation Skills – How to structure a clear, persuasive pitch and present it with confidence
● Public Speaking & Poise – Practice speaking in front of an audience and handling questions on the spot
Along the way, they build essential life skills in money management, a real business idea and pitch it live- walking away with confidence that goes far beyond the classroom.
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
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
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
Code your own versions of the games kids already love—a gingerbread chase, arcade hoops, a treasure dig—on Lando's Scratch-based iPad app. Every game starts partly built; students code the rest, with teachers guiding challenges so no one gets stuck or bored. Classes end with friends playtesting, and after every class families get a challenge report: what we taught, what your student built, and a link to play their game at home—Scratch code included. Example Classes this Session: * Shark Snack: Code a shark that sinks unless you tap, then fill the water with cloned fish and a score counter—learning variables and cloning. * Treasure Digger: Bury treasure somewhere new every round, then detect the instant a shovel uncovers it—learning randomness and sensing. * Hatch-O-Matic: A tapped egg cracks, hatches, and scores, run by a loop that never stops listening—learning loops and conditionals. Class Structure: * Each class opens with a short group lesson, then six to ten self-paced challenges—beginners master fundamentals while experienced coders sprint to extensions. * Playtesting closes every class—trade iPads, rebuild from friends' feedback. Skills & Take-aways: * Core computer science: conditionals, variables, loops, cloning, and randomness. * Game design process: build a working version, playtest it, rebuild it better. * No coding experience needed, just basic reading. Students can take this class more than once—the games change every session. Awards and Accreditations: * Lando is a WASC-accredited program with awards including STEM.org Best in STEM, Academics' Choice, and Parents' Picks. * ESSA Tier IV certified through academic partnerships with Leanlab and Northwestern, affirming measurable learning outcomes. Safety and Communication: * Sign-in and sign-out texts let you know your coder is safe, and a local coordinator is reachable by text during class.
Ted Talks - Learn Powerful secrets of Speaking & Presenting: Grades 3-5
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 11/13/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: C203
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
Get ready to step into the spotlight! Students will discover the secrets of powerful public speaking and presentation. They’ll explore influential young TED Talk speakers, analyze their research and presentation styles.
Develop Public Speaking Confidence – Overcome stage fright
Learn Research & Storytelling Skills – Gather information & craft compelling narratives.
Master Presentation Techniques – Engage audiences using voice, body language, and visual aids.
Think Critically & Creatively – Formulate original ideas & express persuasively.
Build Leadership & Collaboration – Participate in group exercises
They will share their own unique ideas confidently & present using 6 effective skills in their final project of the week-TEDx Style!!
Fun, inspiring, and empowering — this session sets the stage for confident communication that lasts a lifetime
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