After-School Enrichment at St. Raymond
Our after-school enrichment classes for K–8th grade students provide the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and learning—all conveniently located on the St. Raymond campus. From an introduction to Science, Coding & Beginner or Advanced Chess , 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.
TUESDAY Classes
Beginners Chess Class
Dates: 09/01/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:10 PM - 04:10 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Min Day - Oct 13
Early Bird End Date: 08/27/2026
Early Bird Price: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
Tuesday - Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20, 27 | Nov 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! This is a beginners level program and 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).
6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess
-Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities.
-Enhances reading and math skills.
-Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds.
-Encourages and rewards hard work.
-Develops problem solving skills.
-Exercises both sides of your brain
There will be an in-person tournaments are organized for the last date of the class - all participants get trophies!
Pacific Chess Students can enjoy a FREE application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY, easily downloadable from AppStore, to play against friends or computers, solve puzzles and participate in online tournaments. The Leaderboard allows parents to monitor their children’ progress.
WEDNESDAY Classes
Intermediate Chess Class
Dates: 09/02/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:20 PM - 03:20 PM
Grades: 4th to 8th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: P/T Conf Oct 14
Early Bird End Date: 08/27/2026
Early Bird Price: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
Wednesday - Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 21, 28 | Nov 4
9 sessions x 67 minutes
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! This is an intermediate level program and 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).
6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess
-Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities.
-Enhances reading and math skills.
-Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds.
-Encourages and rewards hard work.
-Develops problem solving skills.
-Exercises both sides of your brain
There will be an in-person tournaments are organized for the last date of the class - all participants get trophies!
Pacific Chess Students can enjoy a FREE application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY, easily downloadable from AppStore, to play against friends or computers, solve puzzles and participate in online tournaments. The Leaderboard allows parents to monitor their children’ progress.
THURSDAY Classes
Creative Electronics
Dates: 09/03/2026 - 11/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 03:10 PM - 04:40 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: P/T Conf Oct 15
Early Bird End Date: 08/27/2026
Early Bird Price: $380.00
Regular Price: $400.00
Thursday - Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22, 29 | Nov 5, 12
10 sessions x 90 minutes
Calling all curious creators, imaginative inventors, and future engineers!
Discover the exciting world of electronics through hands-on building and creative engineering challenges! Students will learn how electricity flows, how circuits work, and how electronic components come together to power the devices we use every day.
Each unit ends with an exciting take-home project that students design, build, and proudly share with family and friends.
Our Adventure Map
* Introduction to Electronics – Circuits, conductors, insulators, and first light-up builds
* Circuit Foundations – Series & parallel circuits, switches, and custom creations
* Motors in Motion – Motors, fans, and movement-powered inventions
* Science of Sound – Buzzers, audio devices, and sound-based projects
* Magnetic Switches – Touch-free circuits and magnetic engineering
* Green Power Circuits – Solar energy and sustainable electronics
At TinkerOn, we believe children learn best by building, experimenting, and creating. Our project-based approach develops creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence while inspiring the next generation of innovators and engineers.
STEM Odyssey by Mad Science
Dates: 09/03/2026 - 11/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 03:10 PM - 04:10 PM
Grades: K to 3rd
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: P/T Conf Oct 15
Early Bird End Date: 08/27/2026
Early Bird Price: $335.00
Regular Price: $355.00
Thursday - Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22, 29 | Nov 5, 12
10 sessions x 60 minutes
NEW VENDOR / CLASS!
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.
