After-School Enrichment at Kolb
Our after-school enrichment classes for TK–5th grade students provide the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and learning—all conveniently located on the Kolb 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
Chess from Beginner to Master: Grades 1-5
Dates: 08/24/2026 - 11/09/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: Room: MPR
Excluded Date: \\
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $280.00
Regular Price: $300.00
Monday - Aug 24, 31 | Sep 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 19 | Nov 2, 9
9 sessions x 67 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).
Soccer Stars Fall 2026: Grades TK-5
Dates: 08/24/2026 - 11/09/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: TK to 5th
Classroom: FIELD
Excluded Date: Labor Day - Sep 7. Early Release - Oct 12, Conf Week - Oct 26
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $330.00
Regular Price: $350.00
Monday - Aug 24, 31 | Sep 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 19 | Nov 2, 9
9 sessions x 67 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: Grades K-3
Dates: 08/24/2026 - 11/09/2026
Day & Time: MONDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:12 PM
Grades: K to 3rd
Classroom: Room: F3
Excluded Date: Labor Day - Sep 7, Early Release - Oct 12, Conf Week - Oct 26
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $390.00
Regular Price: $410.00
Monday - Aug 24, 31 | Sep 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 19 | Nov 2, 9
9 sessions x 67 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.
TUESDAY Classes
Creatif - Nature Painting on Canvas: Grades 1-5
Dates: 09/01/2026 - 11/03/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:20 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: J3
Excluded Date: Early Release - Oct 13, Conf Week - Oct 27
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $300.00
Regular Price: $320.00
Tuesday - Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3
8 sessions x 75 minute classes
In this 8-week canvas painting class, young artists will explore the beauty of nature through colorful, guided painting projects inspired by sunsets, skies, flowers, mountains, oceans, forests, dolphins, and desert landscapes. Each week introduces a new nature theme while students practice important painting techniques such as color blending, layering, brush control, texture, shading, contrast, composition, and detail work. By the end of the session, students will have created a beautiful collection of finished canvas paintings inspired by the natural world.
Week 1: Colorful Sunset - Students will paint a glowing sunset scene while exploring warm color blending, sky transitions, and silhouettes.
Week 2: Night Sky - Students will create a dramatic moonlit sky with stars, colorful light streaks, water reflections, and contrast.
Week 3: Flowers in Bloom - Students will paint bright blooming flowers while practicing soft backgrounds, delicate stems, petal shapes, and color layering.
Week 4: Mountains & Valleys - Students will create a peaceful mountain landscape while learning depth, tree layering, snowy textures, and scenic composition.
Week 5: Ocean Waves - Students will paint a powerful ocean wave while practicing curved brushstrokes, water movement, highlights, foam texture, and sunset colors.
Week 6: Forest Trees - Students will create a colorful forest scene while learning tree trunks, leaf texture, layering, and bright seasonal color contrast.
Week 7: Dolphin in Water - Students will paint a dolphin leaping over the ocean while practicing curved shapes, water texture, motion, and twilight sky blending.
Week 8: Desert Landscape - Students will paint a desert sunset scene while learning cactus shapes, warm sky blending, horizon lines, and glowing color transitions.
Price includes a $30 materials fee; all required supplies are provided.
Game On! Board Game Club w/ Ms Tomcik: Grades 3-5
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: J2
Excluded Date: Early Release - Oct 13, Conf Week - Oct 27
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $290.00
Regular Price: $310.00
Tuesday - Aug 25 | Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 minutes
NEW CLASS!
Ready, set, PLAY! In this fun and interactive afterschool class, students will explore exciting board and card games that build strategy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills—all while having a blast with friends!
Each week, students will learn new games, discover different strategies, and put their skills to the test in friendly challenges. From fast-paced games of luck and laughter to games that require careful planning and clever thinking, there's always something new to play.
Students will practice:
🎲 Strategy & critical thinking
🧩 Problem-solving
🤝 Teamwork & good sportsmanship
🗣️ Communication and social skills
🧠 Planning and decision-making
No experience needed—just bring your game face!
Will you become the ultimate Board Game Master?
Health & Nutrition: An Essential Life Asset!: Grades 2-5
Dates: 08/25/2026 - 11/10/2026
Day & Time: TUESDAY, 03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: F1
Excluded Date: Early Release - Oct 13, Conf Week - Oct 27
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $320.00
Regular Price: $340.00
Tuesday - Aug 25 | Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 minutes
NEW CLASS!
Fuel Your Fun — The Healthy Way!
This fun and interactive session introduces children to the importance of healthy living through hands-on activities, games, and creative learning. They will explore the basics of nutrition, fitness, hygiene, and emotional well-being while developing everyday life skills that promote a balanced lifestyle.
Through exciting experiments and age-appropriate lessons, children will also discover how their brain (the boss)and heart (superhero)work, why these organs are so important, and what they can do to keep them strong and healthy.
Highlights:
Fun cooking and snack-making sessions
Interactive lessons on balanced diets and food labels
Fitness and movement games promoting strength and coordination
Discovering how the brain and heart function and ways to care for them
Creative projects on hygiene, sleep, and mindfulness
Team challenges and take-home wellness goals
Students will leave with practical habits and knowledge to support lifelong wellness.
Price includes materials fee; all required supplies are provided.
WEDNESDAY Classes
Drone Coding Lab: Grades 2-5
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Classroom: Room: F3
Excluded Date: Conf Week - Oct 28
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, 21 | Nov 4
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
Ted Talks - Learn Powerful secrets of Speaking & Presenting: Grades 3-5
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: Room: F1
Excluded Date: Conf Week - Oct 28
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $320.00
Regular Price: $340.00
Wednesday - Aug 26 | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21 | Nov 4
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Get ready to step into the spotlight! Students will discover the secrets of powerful public speaking and presentation. They’ll explore influential young TED Talk speakers, analyze their research and presentation styles.
● Develop Public Speaking Confidence – Overcome stage fright
● Learn Research & Storytelling Skills – Gather information & craft compelling narratives.
● Master Presentation Techniques – Engage audiences using voice, body language, and visual aids.
● Think Critically & Creatively – Formulate original ideas & express persuasively.
● Build Leadership & Collaboration – Participate in group exercises
They will share their own unique ideas confidently & present using 6 effective skills in their final project of the week-TEDx Style!!
Fun, inspiring, and empowering — this session sets the stage for confident communication that lasts a lifetime!
WordSMASH! Fun with Words: Grades K-2
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 11/04/2026
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: K to 2nd
Classroom: Room: L2
Excluded Date: Conf Week - Oct 28
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $310.00
Regular Price: $330.00
Wednesday - Aug 26 | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21 | Nov 4
10 sessions x 60 Minutes
Turn letters into laughter and words into wonder with WordSMASH! This high-energy language adventure helps children grow their vocabulary, strengthen spelling, and build reading confidence through exciting games, creative challenges, and hands-on activities. Each week features a fun seasonal or themed experience, such as snowflakes, flowers, pumpkins, and more, keeping every class fresh, engaging, and full of discovery.
As students play, create, and collaborate, they'll sharpen their communication skills, think creatively, and gain confidence expressing themselves in a supportive environment. Every challenge makes learning fun while fostering a lasting love for language.
Enroll now and let your child smash their way to stronger language skills—one exciting word at a time!
THURSDAY Classes
Hip Hop Dance: Grades 1-5
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 11/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 02:50 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: ROOM: MPR
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 15, Conf Week - Oct 29
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $270.00
Regular Price: $290.00
Thursday - Aug 27 | Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22 | Nov 5, 12
10 sessions x 45 Minutes
Our 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.
Money Matters - Personal Finance for Kids: Grades 3-5
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 11/12/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 3rd to 5th
Classroom: Room: F1
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 15, Conf Week - Oct 29
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $320.00
Regular Price: $340.00
Thursday - Aug 27 | Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 22 | Nov 5, 12
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!
FRIDAY Classes
BrickBots in Motion! Build it. Code it. Watch it move!: Grades 1-5
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 11/13/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: Room: F1
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 16, Conf 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!
Chess from Beginner to Master: Grades 1-5
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 11/13/2026
Day & Time: FRIDAY, 02:05 PM - 03:05 PM
Grades: 1st to 5th
Classroom: Room: MPR
Excluded Date: No School - Oct 16, Conf Week - Oct 30
Early Bird End Date: 08/21/2026
Early Bird Price: $280.00
Regular Price: $300.00
Friday - Aug 28 | Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2, 9, 23 | Nov 6, 13
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).
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