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
Art of Public Speaking: Build Confidence & Charisma : 2nd - 5th
Dates: 11/16/2026 - 02/22/2027
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 11/23/2026, 12/21/2026, 12/28/2026, 01/04/2027, 01/18/2027, 02/15/2027
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $315.00
Regular Price: $335.00
Monday - Nov 16, 30 | Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 22
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Make your biggest fear, your greatest triumph!!
Give your child a fun space to build confidence, communication, storytelling, and presentation skills through engaging activities like show-and-tell, role play, impromptu speaking- all while having fun!
Students will gain:
🌟 Confidence to speak in front of a group
🎤 Clear voice, eye contact & body language
📖 Fun storytelling & presentation skills
💡 Creative thinking & self-expression
✨ Confidence, charisma & stage presence
Speak up. Be confident. Shine bright! We make learning EASY & FUN and prepare them for SUCCESS!!
Robotics: Build, Code & Explore with Synapse Robotics Club : 2nd - 5th
Dates: 11/16/2026 - 02/22/2027
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 11/23/2026, 12/21/2026, 12/28/2026, 01/04/2027, 01/18/2027, 02/15/2027
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $375.00
Regular Price: $395.00
Monday - Nov 16, 30 | Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 22
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Story-based robotics for grades 2-5. Students build robots and bring them to life with code within stories they help create.
Grades 2-3 build and code an arctic expedition vehicle, a spinning Ferris wheel, a city bus, a soccer game that scores a winning goal, and a rocket ready for launch.
Grades 4-5 join an ocean adventure. They program a sailboat, a lighthouse, a crab, a beach buggy and a tidal power station, and take on real challenges like cleaning up marine debris.
What they learn: block coding step by step, starting with sequences and loops, then events, if/then decisions, and sensors that let robots react. Grades 4-5 advance to variables and a first look at Python.
Creativity in every class: students invent their own story twists, change how their robot behaves, and debug until it works. Quick builds leave more time for coding. Smaller groups and tablets per group help each student get hands-on experience and work at their own level, supported by instructors trained in the Synapse curriculum.
TUESDAY Classes
Chess from Beginner to Master : 1st - 5th
Dates: 11/17/2026 - 02/02/2027
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 11/24/2026, 12/22/2026, 12/29/2026
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $285.00
Regular Price: $305.00
Tuesday - Nov 17 | Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 | Feb 2, 9
10 sessions x 60 minutes
An after-school elementary chess program introduces students to chess strategy, critical thinking, and sportsmanship in a fun, supportive environment. Classes cater to all skill levels—from absolute beginners learning piece movement to advanced players studying tactical combinations, opening strategies, and endgame techniques.
Word Detectives: Spelling Bee Prep : 3rd - 5th
Dates: 11/17/2026 - 02/02/2027
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 11/24/2026, 12/22/2026, 12/29/2026
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $310.00
Regular Price: $330.00
Tuesday - Nov 17 | Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 | Feb 2, 9
10 sessions x 60 minutes
In Mystery Lab, students in grades 3–5 become word investigators as they solve spelling mysteries through clues, teamwork, games, and movement. This hands-on course helps students uncover spelling secrets, tackle tricky words, and build spelling bee skills by listening for clues, asking helpful questions, and spelling aloud with confidence.
Each class features exciting activities like clue hunts, relays, mystery envelopes, sorting challenges, and team spelling games. The course ends with a Final Word Detective Showcase where students can celebrate their skills and progress.
Enroll today and become a Word Detective! 📝✨
WEDNESDAY Classes
BrickBots in Motion! Build it. Code it. Watch it move! : 1st - 5th
Dates: 11/18/2026 - 02/03/2027
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 11/25/2026, 12/23/2026, 12/30/2026
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $305.00
Regular Price: $325.00
Wednesday - Nov 18 | Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10
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!
Harry Potter: Put your wizarding skills to the test! : 1st - 5th
Dates: 11/18/2026 - 02/03/2027
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 11/25/2026, 12/23/2026, 12/30/2026
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $310.00
Regular Price: $330.00
Wednesday - Nov 18 | Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Welcome to a winter of magical crafts, engaging experiments, and curious challenges inspired by the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Each week, young witches and wizards will explore a different Hogwarts class, from Potions to Herbology, while also competing in exciting duelling tournaments and diving deeper into the themes, characters, and lessons of the books.
Along the way, students will strengthen skills like teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and confidence, all while earning points for their Houses and embracing the magic of Hogwarts! Both returning and new students are welcome, with fresh lessons and activities to ensure there’s always something new to discover.
Enroll today and let your young wizard or witch experience the magic of Hogwarts this winter! ⚡🏰🪄
Soccer Stars : PRE K - 5th
Dates: 11/18/2026 - 02/03/2027
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: Pre K to 5th
Classroom: FIELD
Excluded Date: 11/25/2026, 12/23/2026, 12/30/2026
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $335.00
Regular Price: $355.00
Wednesday - Nov 18 | Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 minutes
A playful, purposeful, and exciting after-school soccer experience for students in grades TK-5th!
Whether your child is new to the game or already showing early soccer skills, Soccer Stars offers the perfect blend of skill-building, imagination, and teamwork in a nurturing environment right on campus.
Each weekly 60-minute session is thoughtfully designed to help children develop core soccer skills like:
Dribbling
Passing
Shooting
Turning and change of direction
Teamwork and spatial awareness
What sets our program apart?
Our expert coaching staff—many of whom are accomplished players themselves—are also trained in early childhood development. That means they know how to break down soccer techniques in a way that’s fun, encouraging, and tailored to each child’s age and ability.
Kids will learn real soccer skills that build confidence, coordination, and love for the game. Players are grouped by grade or age level, ensuring that every child is supported and challenged appropriately.
Parents are invited to attend our end-of-season jamboree to celebrate your child’s progress and cheer them on from the sidelines.
And of course—every child receives a medal to honor their effort, growth, and participation!
There are no tryouts and no experience needed—just a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
Our #1 goal? To help kids fall in love with the game while developing the foundation for future success—on and off the field.
Spots are limited and this program fills quickly—so don’t miss out!
If it rains, we will add a make-up class or increase class time among remaining soccer classes.
THURSDAY Classes
Creatif Clay Studio : 1st - 5th
Dates: 12/03/2026 - 02/04/2027
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 12/23/2026, 12/30/2026
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $310.00
Regular Price: $330.00
Thursday - Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4
8 sessions x 75 minutes
In this 8-week clay making class, young crafters will work with their hands to make their very own clay items! Using air dry clay and Model Magic, students will build different themed creations each week, such as cat pinch pots, fruits, a tic-tac-toe board, and more. Our young artists will learn how to build up form, shape, create contrast, add texture, and make detailed work, all while having fun! At the end of the session, students will have their own assortment of handmade creations.
Creative Electronics : 2nd - 5th
Dates: 11/19/2026 - 02/11/2027
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 11/26/2026, 12/24/2026, 12/31/2026
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $415.00
Regular Price: $435.00
Thursday - Nov 19 | Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Calling all curious creators, imaginative inventors, and future engineers!
Discover the exciting world of electronics through hands-on experiments, creative building, and engaging engineering challenges! In Creative Electronics, students explore how electricity flows, how circuits work, and how electronic components such as LEDs, motors, buzzers, switches, and batteries work together to power the devices we use every day.
Throughout the program, students will move beyond simply learning about electronics—they will become young engineers who design, build, test, troubleshoot, and improve their own working inventions. From illuminating LEDs and spinning motors to sound-producing devices and touch-free magnetic switches, every lesson introduces a new concept through an exciting, practical challenge.
Each unit ends with a unique take-home project that students design, personalize, and proudly share with family and friends. Along the way, they will strengthen their creativity, problem-solving skills, perseverance, fine-motor skills, and confidence as young inventors.
Our Adventure Map:
Introduction to Electronics – Explore circuits, electrical components, conductors, insulators, and illuminating first builds.
Circuit Foundations – Investigate series and parallel circuits, experiment with switches, and create custom light-up inventions.
Motors in Motion – Discover how electrical energy creates movement through motors, fans, and motion-powered creations.
The Science of Sound – Explore how electronic components produce sound while building buzzers, alarms, and other audio-based projects.
Magnetic Switches – Experiment with magnetism and engineer fascinating touch-free circuits activated by invisible magnetic forces.
Green Power Circuits – Harness energy from the sun to build solar-powered projects while exploring sustainable electronics and renewable energy.
FRIDAY Classes
Drone Coding Lab : 2nd - 5th
Dates: 11/20/2026 - 02/19/2027
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: 11/27/2026, 12/18/2026, 12/25/2026, 01/01/2027
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $305.00
Regular Price: $325.00
Friday - Nov 20 | Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Take flight into the exciting world of coding, robotics, and engineering! In this hands-on class, 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
Green Thumbs Garden Club with Mr. Price : 1st - 5th
Dates: 11/20/2026 - 02/19/2027
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: 11/GARDEN
Excluded Date: 11/27/2026, 12/18/2026, 12/25/2026, 01/01/2027
Early Bird End Date: 11/15/2026
Early Bird Price: $270.00
Regular Price: $290.00
Friday - Nov 20 | Dec 4, 11 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Even when the days are shorter and the weather is cooler, there’s plenty to discover in a winter garden! In this hands-on science class, students will explore plants that thrive in winter, uncover how they survive cooler temperatures, and discover the benefits of growing plants in a greenhouse.
This winter, students will dive into the fascinating world of hydroponics—a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil. Through fun experiments and creative engineering challenges, students will investigate what plants need to grow, test different nutrients and water sources, and explore ways to design the ideal environment for healthy plant growth.
Students will:
🌱 Investigate the conditions plants need to grow and thrive.
💧 Experiment with different nutrients and water sources.
🌿 Discover winter-growing plants and the benefits of greenhouse gardening.
🔬 Explore hydroponics and soil-free growing methods.
🛠️ Design and experiment with different environments for growing plants.
Get ready to dig into science, experiment like a life scientist, and discover how plants grow—even in winter!
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