After-School Enrichment at Dougherty
Our after-school enrichment classes for TK–5th grade students provide the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and learning—all conveniently located on the Dougherty 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
Chinese for Young Learners
Dates: 08/24/2026 - 11/09/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: K to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Labor Day - Sep 7, Early Release - Oct 12, Conference Week - 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
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
Hip Hop Dance
Dates: 08/24/2026 - 11/09/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 03:55 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Labor Day - Sep 7, Early Release - Oct 12, Conference Week - Oct 26
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $270.00
Regular Price: $290.00
Monday - Aug 24, 31 | Sep 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 19 | Nov 2, 9
9 sessions x 50 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.
Life Science of the Garden: Connecting Science, Art, and the Natural World (Dougherty Teacher)
Dates: 08/24/2026 - 11/09/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Labor Day - Sep 7, Early Release - Oct 12, Conference Week - Oct 26
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $270.00
Regular Price: $290.00
Monday - Aug 24, 31 | Sep 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 19 | Nov 2, 9
9 sessions x 67 minutes
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Encourage a sense of wonder in your young scientist by utilizing the extensive Dougherty gardens in an exploration of Life Science. Students will learn about leaves, flowers, and general plant-life as they collect & press specimens. Students will create their own guide to the plants growing in the Dougherty garden as well as their own backyard. Students will have the opportunity to create their own gift projects.
Pressing plants, flowers, and even leaves will supplement your child’s understanding of life science and help them gain an appreciation for the nature that surrounds them.
Students will:
• Gain a better understanding of plant structures
• Appreciate the diversity of plants in the local area
• Learn skills for plant identification
• Experiment with sampling practices in the field of Botany
TUESDAY Classes
Drone Coding Lab
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Early Release - Oct 13, Conference Week - Oct 27
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $300.00
Regular Price: $320.00
Tuesday - Aug 25 | Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 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
Money Matters: Personal Finance for Kids
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Early Release - Oct 13, Conference Week - Oct 27
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $310.00
Regular Price: $330.00
Tuesday - Aug 25 | Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 minutes
In this fun, hands-on financial literacy program, students will discover how money works through interactive games, creative projects, and real-world activities! They'll explore essential concepts like earning, saving, spending, budgeting, banking, borrowing, and lending while building smart money habits for the future.
Students will create a pop-up bank, run a classroom store, use realistic play currency, and explore how money is exchanged and circulated. Designed to make financial concepts engaging and easy to understand, this class builds confidence, encourages thoughtful financial decisions, and inspires meaningful conversations about money at home.
Enroll today and help your child take the first step toward becoming a smart money manager!
WEDNESDAY Classes
Creatif - Crafting with Collage, Macrame, Crochet & Jewelry
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 10/14/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: None
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
8 sessions x 75 minutes
Cut, layer, knot, loop, and create! In this hands-on 8-week crafting class, students will explore colorful collage art, macramé, crochet, and wearable crafts while learning exciting new techniques. Working in an environment that fosters creativity and resourcefulness, students will develop their artistry and focus while tackling both smaller tasks and larger, multi-week projects. Crafters will experiment with texture, patterns, yarn, paper, beads, and more to create projects that are completely their own. With plenty of room to experiment and customize, students will create stylish, one-of-a-kind projects they will be excited to use, display, or wear.
Price includes a $30 materials fee; all required supplies are provided.
Soccer Stars Fall 2026
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: PRE_K to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Conference Week - Oct 28
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $330.00
Regular Price: $350.00
Wednesday - Aug 26 | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21 | Nov 4
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!
STEM Odyssey by Mad Science
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: TK to 3rd
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Conference Week - Oct 28
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $390.00
Regular Price: $410.00
Wednesday - Aug 26 | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21 | Nov 4
10 sessions x 60 minutes
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Discover the excitement of STEM through fun, hands-on experiments! Young scientists will explore fascinating topics such as heat, light, sound, magnets, electricity, nutrition, and optics while learning how science shapes the world around them. Each week features exciting activities that spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and inspire a love of science.
Price includes materials fee; all required supplies are provided.
THURSDAY Classes
Chess from Beginner to Master
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: No School - Oct 15, Conference Week - Oct 29
Early Bird End Date: 08/22/2026
Early Bird Price: $280.00
Regular Price: $300.00
Thursday - Aug 27 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22 | Nov 5, 12
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).
Creatif - Painting Famous Art Styles on Canvas
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 10/22/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 15
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $300.00
Regular Price: $320.00
Thursday - Aug 27 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22
8 sessions x 75 minutes
In this 8-week painting class, young artists will explore different art movements and visual styles inspired by famous artists. Each week introduces a new painting style, such as modern floral painting, pointillism, expressive brushstrokes, impressionist landscapes, dessert painting, pop art, abstract shapes, and jungle art. Students will study how artists use color, shape, brushstrokes, pattern, texture, movement, and composition, then create their own canvas painting inspired by that style. This class gives kids a creative and skill-building opportunity to explore famous art styles while developing their painting techniques and completing a collection of unique canvas artworks.
Weekly Curriculum
Week 1: Modern Floral Painting — Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe
Week 2: Pointillism — Inspired by Georges Seurat
Week 3: Expressive Brushstrokes — Inspired by Vincent van Gogh
Week 4: Impressionist Landscapes — Inspired by Claude Monet
Week 5: Dessert Painting & Colors — Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud
Week 6: Japanese Art & Landscape Painting — Inspired by Hokusai
Week 7: Abstract Shapes & Colors — Inspired by Wassily Kandinsky
Week 8: Jungle Art & Pattern Painting — Inspired by Henri Rousseau
Price includes a $30 materials fee; all required supplies are provided.
The Actor's Workshop
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 10/22/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 15
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $275.00
Regular Price: $295.00
Thursday - Aug 27 | Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22
8 sessions x 75 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.
FRIDAY Classes
BrickBots in Motion! Build it. Code it. Watch it move!
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 11/13/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 16, Conference Week - Oct 30
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $300.00
Regular Price: $320.00
Friday - Aug 28 | Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2, 9, 23 | Nov 6, 13
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Do you have a budding engineer in your family who just can’t get enough of building, coding, and problem-solving? Then BrickBots in Motion is the ultimate STEM experience they’ve been waiting for! This dynamic course is designed to take students on an exciting engineering journey from basic gears to brilliant robots. Working in collaborative teams, students participate in an interactive design process, constructing complex, motorized projects challenged to complete thrilling real-world missions.
What Your Young Engineer Will Experience: The Ultimate Kit Progression: A continuous learning track that grows with your child, utilizing WeDo, WeDo 2.0, SPIKE™ Essential, and SPIKE™ Prime. Team-Based Challenges: Kids collaborate to solve "real-world" missions, mirroring how professional engineers work in the field. High-Energy Theme-Based Builds: Students will have a blast building and modifying figures like tanks, racing cars, snapping alligators, wild rides, and break-dancing hoppers.
Mechanics & Electronics in Motion: We dive deep into sensors, precision gears, motors, and pulley systems to create sophisticated, autonomous movement. Intelligent Coding: Using age-appropriate, Scratch-based block coding, students program their creations to react to their environment and overcome obstacles with robotic brilliance.
Why Choose BrickBots in Motion? This isn't just about following instructions—it's about innovation. We push students to the edge of their abilities, encouraging them to iterate, test, and improve their designs until they work perfectly. Whether they are preparing for a future FIRST LEGO League team or simply love to tinker, this class provides the ultimate boost in STEM confidence for the future!
Champion Chefs
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 11/13/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 16, Conference Week - Oct 30
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $350.00
Regular Price: $370.00
Friday - Aug 28 | Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2, 9, 23 | Nov 6, 13
10 sessions x 60 minutes
This fall-themed cooking class invites young chefs in grades 1–5 to celebrate the flavors, colors, and traditions of the autumn season. Students will explore classic fall ingredients—such as apples, pumpkins, and warm spices while learning foundational cooking skills tailored to their age level. Throughout the class, children will practice measuring, stirring, safe chopping with kid-friendly tools, and following sequential recipe steps.
Throughout the course, young chefs will prepare cozy, seasonal dishes such as No Bake Pumpkin Pies, Apple Pie Snack Cups and in season Veggie Pinwheels. As they cook, the instructor will highlight what makes fall produce unique, discussing topics such as harvest time, plant cycles, and why certain foods are plentiful in autumn.
Enroll today and let your child stir, create, and savor the flavors of fall!
Price includes a $40 materials fee; all required supplies are provided.
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