Cottonwood Creek K-8 School
Hello Cottonwood Creek 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 Cottonwood Creek 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
Code to Pilot Drone
Dates: 03/16/2026 - 05/18/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Compuchild - [email protected]
Excluded Date: 6 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/02/2026
Early Bird Price: $250.00
Regular Price: $270.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Monday - Mar 16, 23, 30 | Apr 13, 20, 27 | May 4, 11, 18
Take flight into the exciting world of coding, robotics, and engineering! In this hands-on after-school enrichment class, students use , a beginner-friendly visual coding language and Python, a professional text-based language, to command their drones to zip around, flash lights, and perform aerial flips.
As they gain confidence, students will learn to:
Transition from Blocks to Text: Start Blocky’s drag and drop interface with to understand logic, then advance to writing python script for deeper control.
Program Autonomous Missions: Use logic and loops to navigate drones through complex obstacle courses without manual steering.
Interact with Sensors: Capture real-time data from colors and range sensors to help drones avoid walls and respond to their environment.
Master Flight Physics: Explore advanced concepts like gyro sensors, trimming, and flight mechanics (roll, pitch, and yaw).
From coding precision landings to solving engineering challenges, this class offers a thrilling way to apply STEM principles in action. Whether your child is new to programming or ready to dive into text-based code, they’ll build future-ready skills—logic, problem-solving, and teamwork—all through the power of drone technology.
Creative Computing with Micro:bit: Turning Code into Real-World Creations 90 mins
Dates: 03/16/2026 - 05/18/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:35 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: TinkerOn Labs - [email protected]
Excluded Date: 6 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/05/2026
Early Bird Price: $390.00
Regular Price: $410.00
10 sessions x 90 mins
Monday - Mar 16, 23, 30 | Apr 13, 20, 27 | May 4, 11, 18
Calling all young innovators, coders, and future engineers!
Get ready for an exciting adventure into the world of Micro:bit, where creativity meets technology and ideas come to life through code.
Creative Computing with Micro:bit is a fun, project-based program where students explore coding, electronics, and invention by building real working devices. Using a pocket-sized programmable computer with LEDs, buttons, and built-in sensors, students learn how one can use code to control lights, sensors, sound and motion.
Through guided challenges and hands-on builds, kids move beyond screen-based coding to design, test, and improve projects they can actually hold. Instead of just learning how programs work, they create their own games, wearables, alarms, and smart gadgets.
Our Adventure Map
Week 1 – Introduction to Micro:bit & LED Displays Learn how a microcontroller works while creating LED animations, icons, and scrolling message displays.
Week 2 – Inputs & Controls Use buttons and events to trigger actions and build simple interactive programs and reaction challenges.
Week 3 – Interactive Game Design Use variables and logical thinking to design and code interactive games.
Week 4 – Sound & Music Programming Incorporate buzzers and speakers to design alarms, sound effects, and simple musical compositions.
Week 5 – Environmental Sensors Explore light and temperature sensors to create smart devices that sense and respond to their surroundings.
Week 6 – Motion Sensing & Data Tracking Explore movement detection by building step counters, tilt-controlled games, and activity trackers.
Week 7 – Circuits & Physical Computing Connect LEDs, motors, and buzzers to integrate code with real-world electronic components.
Week 8 – Practical Device Design Create useful everyday tools such as timers, reminders, and wearable safety lights.
A $30 materials fee is included in the tuition fee.
TUESDAY Classes
Acting Workshop: Building Strong Characters with Mr Wang - Grades 6-8
Dates: 03/17/2026 - 05/26/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grades: 6th to 8th
Classroom:
Instructor: Mr Jonathan Wang
Excluded Date: 7 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/03/2026
Early Bird Price: $230.00
Regular Price: $250.00
10 sessions x 1 hour
Tuesday - Mar 17, 24, 31 | Apr 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26
This 10-week acting workshop is designed for students who want to deepen their acting skills and learn how to bring characters to life on stage. The class focuses specifically on character development, emotional choices, and believable performance, helping young actors understand not just what to say, but how and why a character says it.
Students will learn how to analyze a character, understand motivations and relationships, and make strong acting choices that translate to stage performances in plays or musicals. Using two- and three-person scenes, students will have the opportunity to focus closely on their acting, listening skills, and character work in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Throughout the session, students will practice:
• Building and understanding characters
• Using voice, movement, and expression to support acting choices
• Staying present and connected in a scene
• Working with scene partners and taking direction
This class is ideal for students interested in theater who want to strengthen their acting foundation, gain confidence performing scenes, and develop skills they can apply to future productions and auditions.
Chess Fun for Kids! ♟️
Dates: 03/17/2026 - 05/26/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Pacific Chess - [email protected]
Excluded Date: 7 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/03/2026
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $260.00
10 sessions x 1 hour
Tuesday - Mar 17, 24, 31 | Apr 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26
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!
Soccer Stars Afterschool Club with DPIE ⚽ Grades TK - 5
Dates: 03/17/2026 - 05/19/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: PRE_K to 5th
Classroom: FIELD
Instructor: Contra Costa Soccer - [email protected]
Excluded Date: 7 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/03/2026
Early Bird Price: $255.00
Regular Price: $275.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Tuesday - Mar 17, 24, 31 | Apr 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12, 19
Join us this Spring for Super Soccer Stars!! 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 and Skill-Appropriate Groups:
• 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.
Grade Grouping & Class Structure
This season, families will enroll in one combined Grades TK–5 class. During the first class, coaches will divide students into smaller groups based on grade and skill level—typically TK–1 and 2–5—to ensure age-appropriate instruction and a positive learning experience for every player. Throughout the 9-session program, there may also be opportunities for all grade levels to play and learn together, helping students build confidence, teamwork, and a love of the game in a fun, inclusive environment.
Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out!
WEDNESDAY Classes
Reading and Writing Comprehension: Literary Fiction
Dates: 03/18/2026 - 05/27/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: 1 April - Open House 8 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/04/2026
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Wednesday - Mar 18, 25 | April 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20, 27
In this lively reading and writing enrichment program, students in grades 1–5 step into the world of stories to discover what makes fiction unforgettable. Through rich read-alouds, discussions, and hands-on activities, students explore characters, settings, plots, and themes while learning how authors use language to bring imagination to life.
Students strengthen their reading comprehension skills and develop writing confidence as they plan, draft, and revise their own creative stories. They are encouraged to share ideas, collaborate with peers, and proudly present their work. By the end of the program, every young reader and writer sees themselves as confident storytellers with a unique voice.
THE ENERGY LAB: Exploring Energy Through Hands-On Engineering - 90 mins
Dates: 03/18/2026 - 05/27/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: TinkerOn Labs - [email protected]
Excluded Date: 1 April - Open House 8 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/04/2026
Early Bird Price: $360.00
Regular Price: $380.00
9 sessions x 90 minutes
Wednesday -Mar 18, 25 | April 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20, 27
Calling all curious thinkers, bold builders, and future engineers!
Embark on a thrilling hands-on adventure into the world of energy—where science sparks creativity and imagination powers innovation.
Through exciting experiments, interactive demonstrations, and real-world engineering challenges, students explore how energy moves, transforms, and powers the world around us. From launching and lifting to lighting, spinning, and vibrating, kids won’t just learn about energy—they’ll see it, build it, and experience it in action.
And the best part? Each unit ends with a take-home project your child designs and builds from scratch—something they’ll be proud and excited to share with family and friends.
Our Adventure Map
Week 1: Mechanical Energy • Exploring potential, kinetic, elastic, and gravitational energy • Hands-on builds and mini engineering challenges to see energy in motion
Weeks 2: Renewable Energy • Solar and wind energy experiments • Designing projects that harness clean, sustainable power
Weeks 3 & 4: Light Energy • Reflection, refraction, and color • Building light-powered or illuminated creations
Weeks 5 & 6: Magnetism & Invisible Forces • Magnetic fields and forces at a distance • Designing magnet-powered games and clever switching systems
Weeks 7: Sound Energy • Vibrations, waves, and how sound is created • Exploring visual sound with fun Cymatics experiments
Weeks 8 & 9: Electrical Energy
• Exploring how electricity travels and powers the devices we use every day
• Experimenting with conductors, insulators, and simple circuits
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.
A $30 materials fee is included in the tuition fee.
THURSDAY Classes
Adventureland: A Journey Through Imagination
Dates: 03/19/2026 - 05/28/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grades: 6th to 8th
Classroom:
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: 9 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/05/2026
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
10 sessions x 1 hour
Thursday - Mar 19, 26 | April 2, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21, 28
Help your student boost confidence with Loud and Proud! This engaging course blends writing, speaking, and improv activities to help students discover and strengthen their unique voice. Whether outgoing or reserved, participants learn to speak with courage, clarity, and self-assurance.
Through creative writing exercises, storytelling, and interactive improv games, students practice body language, active listening, and expressing ideas effectively in a supportive environment. They also explore the connection between written and spoken expression, learning to craft stories and present them confidently. The program culminates in an exciting showcase where students share their work, celebrate their growth, and experience the joy of self-expression in front of an audience.
Art Adventures: Comic Books and Zines
Dates: 03/19/2026 - 05/28/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: K to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: 9 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/05/2026
Early Bird Price: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
10 sessions x 1 hour
Thursday - Mar 19, 26 | April 2, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21, 28
Art Adventures engages children in exciting, guided art projects where they explore the creative worlds of comic books, zines, flip books, and character design. Students develop technical drawing and spatial skills while being encouraged to explore their own imaginative artistic choices. Young artists practice painting and drawing through techniques such as mark-making, taping, splashing, sketching, and representational drawing. Sensory-inclined students can smear, brush, and experiment to express ideas in fun, expressive ways.
While Art Adventures is playful and engaging, it also builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and early mathematical concepts through “artist decisions.” Children gain creativity, confidence, and self-expression while producing art that is uniquely their own. Parents receive finished projects and in-class photos celebrating each child’s artistic journey.
A $25 materials fee is inlcuded in Tuition.
Little Speakers, Big Voices
Dates: 03/19/2026 - 05/14/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Gurus Education Instructors – [email protected]
Excluded Date: 9 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/05/2026
Early Bird Price: $255.00
Regular Price: $275.00
8 sessions x 75 minutes
Thursday - Mar 19, 26 | April 2, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14
Speech & Debate Program | Grades 1–5
This engaging spring quarter 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.
FRIDAY Classes
Chef Champions
Dates: 03/20/2026 - 05/29/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: 10 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/06/2026
Early Bird Price: $310.00
Regular Price: $330.00
10 sessions x 1 hour
Friday - March 20, 27 | Apr 3, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
This spring-themed cooking class invites young chefs to explore fresh, seasonal ingredients while building confidence and creativity in the kitchen. Students will learn basic cooking skills such as measuring, mixing, slicing safe-to-cut produce (using age-appropriate tools), and following simple recipes. The lesson emphasizes hands-on participation, teamwork, and sensory exploration, encouraging children to smell, touch, and taste ingredients as they discover how food changes through preparation.
Throughout the class, students will prepare a colorful spring-inspired dish such as Berry Parfaits, Yummy salads, and Fruit Pizzas highlighting seasonal produce and healthy food choices. The instructor will guide students in understanding where spring foods come from, why certain fruits and vegetables are in season, and how fresh ingredients support wellness.
$30 materials fee included in Tuition.
Robotic Engineering for Young Innovators
Dates: 03/20/2026 - 05/29/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom:
Instructor: Compuchild - [email protected]
Excluded Date: 10 April - Spring Break
Early Bird End Date: 03/06/2026
Early Bird Price: $250.00
Regular Price: $270.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Friday - March 20, 27 | Apr 3, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Get ready to build, code, and create! In this exciting after-school LEGO® Robotics enrichment class, students will explore the world of engineering and technology through hands-on model building and fun, interactive programming using Scratch.
Students will be introduced to motors, gears, pulleys, and sensors as they learn how machines work and bring their robots to life. Both beginners and returning students are welcome. Participants will be grouped by experience level on the first day so everyone can learn and grow at their own pace.
Through teamwork and creative problem-solving, students will design and program robots to complete a variety of challenges. The session will conclude with a final project presentation where students can proudly showcase their robotic creations and newly learned skills!
OTHERS
Please select the buttons below, if you need more information. If you still need more help, contact DPIE on [email protected].
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EDCC
FINANCIAL AID
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
We are here to help. Please contact us with questions or feedback.
MAIN OFFICE
(925) 587-5610
Angela Clifford
Program & Marketing Director
(925) 587-5614
[email protected]
Kristen Burtch
Program Coordinator
(925) 587-5613
[email protected]
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!
Get Updates
Supporters
Thank you to all our amazing supporters! We thank you for your contributions to our continuing success of supporting students in Dublin.
