Dougherty Elementary School
Hello Dougherty Elementary 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 Dougherty 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
Chinese for Young learners: Beginner and Intermediate
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: K to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Joyful Thoughts - [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: $260.00
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
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.
Crafty Book Club For Grades 1-3📚
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 3rd
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: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
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.
Level-Up LEGO® Robotics with Lando
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:35 PM
Grades: 1st to 3rd
Classroom: TBA
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: $330.00
9 sessions x 90 mins
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
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.
National Science Bowl: Experiment, Learn, and Compete!
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Compuchild - [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: $270.00
Regular Price: $290.00
9 sessions x 67 mins
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
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.)
Winter Wonders: Discovering Nature’s Secrets in the Cold Season🌱
Dates: 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: 11/GARDEN
Instructor: John Price, Dougherty Elementary Teacher
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: $230.00
Regular Price: $250.00
9 sessions x 67 mins
Monday - Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 23 | March 2
In this fun and interactive class, students will discover the wonders of nature during the winter season! They will learn about the unique plants that grow in cooler climates and how to create and care for a winter garden. Through activities like planting hardy winter vegetables (like kale, carrots, and spinach), mulching, and learning about composting, students will develop important gardening skills. They’ll also observe how different plants adapt to the cold, participate in nature-themed art projects, and explore the role of insects and animals in the winter garden ecosystem.
Each class combines indoor lessons with outdoor exploration, allowing children to learn about soil health, plant care, and sustainability while embracing the beauty of nature during the colder months.
TUESDAY Classes
Mini-Game Builders with Lando 90 mins
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/24/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:35 PM
Grades: 1st to 3rd
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Lando - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, Early Release 17 Feb, Early Release - 10 March
Early Bird End Date: 11/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $360.00
Regular Price: $380.00
10 sessions x 90 mins
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 24
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).
NEW!! Drone Flying Mission and Control 90 mins
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/24/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:35 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Compuchild - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, Early Release 17 Feb, Early Release - 10 March
Early Bird End Date: 11/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $380.00
Regular Price: $400.00
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 24
Take flight into the exciting world of coding, robotics, and engineering with programmable drones! In this hands-on after-school enrichment class, students will use beginner-friendly, block-based coding to command their drones to zip around, flash lights, perform aerial flips, and capture sensor data.
As they gain confidence, students will learn to fly autonomously, navigate obstacle courses, and use sensors to interact with their surroundings. They’ll explore real-world flight concepts like gyro sensors, trimming, hovering, and drone movements such as roll, pitch, and yaw.
From coding flight paths to mastering precision landings, this class offers a thrilling way to apply STEM principles in action. Whether your child is new to coding or already has some experience, they’ll build future-ready skills—coding, problem-solving, and teamwork—all while having a blast in a fun, supportive environment.
NEW!! Creative Electronics: Sparking Imagination, One Circuit at a Time! 90 mins
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/24/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:35 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: TinkerOn Labs - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, Early Release 17 Feb, Early Release - 10 March
Early Bird End Date: 11/18/2025
Early Bird Price: $390.00
Regular Price: $410.00
10 sessions x 90 mins
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 24
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.
NEW!! Disaster Island®: Engineers to the Rescue!
Dates: 12/02/2025 - 02/03/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Challenge Island Instructor- [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
8 sessions x 75 minutes
Tuesday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3
Inspired by the bestselling I Survived book series, Disaster Island® transforms some of history’s most famous disasters into exciting, hands-on engineering challenges! Students will embark on action-packed adventures to destinations like Titanic Seas©, San Francisco Earthquake©, Grizzly Bear Campground©, and the Mount Vesuvius Eruption©, learning how real-world engineering and problem-solving could prevent or respond to disasters.
In each session, students will:
• Engineer Creative Solutions – Build structures, bridges, and devices to withstand natural forces.
• Learn Science in Action – Explore physics, geology, and mechanics through fun experiments.
• Develop Critical Thinking Skills – Analyze challenges, test designs, and refine solutions.
• Collaborate & Communicate – Work in teams, share ideas, and present innovative solutions.
Full of adventure, discovery, and hands-on STEAM learning, Disaster Island® is a thrilling way for students to explore history, science, and engineering while having a blast!
$20 materials cost included in tuition.
WEDNESDAY Classes
Hola Amigos: Spanish for Beginners For Grades 1-5 🎉
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18. 25
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.
NEW!! Namaste: Hindi for Beginners for Grades 1-4
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 4th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $265.00
Regular Price: $285.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18. 25
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.
Robotic Engineering for Young Innovators
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Compuchild - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $245.00
Regular Price: $265.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18. 25
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!
Soccer Stars Afterschool Club with DPIE ⚽ Grades 3- 5
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/18/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:12 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: FIELD
Instructor: Contra Costa Soccer - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $255.00
Regular Price: $275.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18
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 ⚽ Grades K-2
Dates: 12/03/2025 - 02/18/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:12 PM
Grades: K to 2nd
Classroom: FIELD
Instructor: Contra Costa Soccer - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/19/2025
Early Bird Price: $255.00
Regular Price: $275.00
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Wednesday - Dec 3, 10 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18
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!
THURSDAY Classes
After School Drama Club – The Actor’s Workshop!
Dates: 12/04/2025 - 02/26/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Synergy Theater Actor Instructors - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break, 19 Jan - MLK, 16 Feb - President\'s Day, 9 March - Early release
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
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.
Confident Communicators: Public Speaking & Writing
Dates: 12/04/2025 - 02/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Gurus Education Instructors – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $255.00
Regular Price: $275.00
8 sessions x 75 mins
Thursday - Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12
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.
Crafty Book Club For Grades TK-K📚
Dates: 12/04/2025 - 02/26/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: PRE_K to K
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: TalentNook – [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
10 sessions x 1 Hour
Thursday - Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
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.
Creatif - Creatif : Paint Like the Masters
Dates: 12/04/2025 - 02/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Creatif Art Instructor - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break
Early Bird End Date: 11/20/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $260.00
8 sessions x 75 mins
Thursday - Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12
In this exciting 8-week painting class young artists explore the styles of famous painters from around the world. Each week, students will learn about a legendary artist—like Van Gogh, Monet, O’Keeffe, and Kandinsky—and recreate iconic works using kid-friendly painting techniques. While building foundational skills in brushwork, color mixing, and composition, children will also express their own creativity through vibrant, nature-inspired and abstract paintings. By the end of the session, every child will have a beautiful collection of masterpieces—and a deeper appreciation for the art world!
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
• Week 1 - Almond Blossoms - inspired by Van Gogh
• Week 2 - Sunset - Inspired by Monet
• Week 3 - Abstract art - inspired by Kandinsky
• Week 4 - Secret artist - will be revealed during the class
• Week 5 - Bridge - Inspired by Monet
• Week 6 - Flower closeup - inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe
• Week 7 - Secret artist - will be revealed during the class
• Week 8 - Starry Night - Inspired by Van Gogh
Please note that project selections and their sequence may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion to best support the learning experience. All supplies including apron/smock will be provided to the students.
Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies: Informational Text 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: TBA
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 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.
FRIDAY Classes
AI and Python for Young Minds 90 mins
Dates: 12/05/2025 - 03/06/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 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: $380.00
Regular Price: $400.00
10 sessions x 90 mins
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6
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: 12/05/2025 - 03/06/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Bollywood dance - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break & 13 Feb - No School
Early Bird End Date: 11/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $260.00
10 sessions x 1 hour
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6
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!
Chess Fun for Kids! ♟️
Dates: 12/05/2025 - 03/06/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: TBA
Instructor: Pacific Chess - [email protected]
Excluded Date: Winter Break & 13 Feb - No School
Early Bird End Date: 11/21/2025
Early Bird Price: $240.00
Regular Price: $260.00
10 sessions x 1 hour
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6
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!
Super Science: Robots and Nature's Wonders 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: 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 60mins
Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6
Ignite your child’s curiosity with a hands-on journey through nature and robotics! This exciting program blends STEM, art, and interactive lessons to make science come alive.
In Nature’s Wonders, students explore powerful natural forces—earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and avalanches—while building creative mini models to take home. In Robotics, they design and build Spin Bots, Brush Bots, Walking Bots, and more, discovering how robot parts, functions, and design work together. By combining creativity with real-world science, students not only strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking but also connect with both the wonders of our planet and the technology of tomorrow.
🤖🌍 Spark imagination, build skills, and explore the future—Enroll today!
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.
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