Enrollment for Spring 2017 Enrichment is NOW OPEN.
This uniquely designed program broadens students’ horizons and builds life skills through exciting activities. With a number of enrichment options to choose from, every child will find opportunities to learn and grow.
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| Program | Description | Instructor | Grades | Day & Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Math Facts the Fun Way | Research has shown that long-term success in math is closely tied to strong number sense, including fluency (automaticity) with basic math facts. The sooner your child becomes fluent with her or his addition and subtraction facts, the better! Help prepare your first grade student for 2nd grade by enrolling him/her in this after school enrichment program. Mrs. Booth will work with students on basic math facts using specific math facts strategies and games. | Kelly Booth | 1st | Mondays, 3:00-4:00 | 9 weeks - 3/13, 3/20, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 |
| Basketball Skills | Improve your dribbling, passing and shooting skills in a safe and fun setting. Students will receive top-notch instruction and apply their skills in a variety of individual and team activities. | Nick Pension | 1st-3rd | Mondays, 3:15-4:15 | 9 weeks - 3/13, 3/20, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 |
| Acting and Improv | Join us for some seriously hilarious Improv work! We'll focus on storytelling, character and teamwork and, of course, more Improv games than you can count - all in a fun and supportive atmosphere. This class is all about jumping in, working together, building confidence and finding your voice! | TBD | 2nd-4th | Mondays, 3:00-4:00 | 9 weeks - 3/13, 3/20, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 |
| Junior Karate | Learn Karate from our certified instructor. Students will learn techniques, basic fundamentals, and skill development including: movement, agility, form, balance, coordination and self-defense. | Judy Wright | PreK-K | Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 | 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 |
| Digital Photography I | Students will discover the world of photography in a fun setting, and learn to see their surrounding environment with an artistic eye. They will learn how to edit photographs and share them on a secure community website for friends and family! | Michelle Cade | 2nd-3rd | Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 | 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 |
| Digital Photography II | Students will discover the world of photography in a fun setting, and learn to see their surrounding environment with an artistic eye. They will learn how to edit photographs and share them on a secure community website for friends and family! | Lindsay McAvoy | 4th-5th | Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 | 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 |
| Junior Soccer Skills | Receive skill development and instruction for proper technique and game strategy. Students will participate in inter-squad scrimmages to reinforce and practice the fundamentals skills they have learned. | Nick Pension | PreK-K | Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15 | 3/15, 3/22, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 |
| Outdoor Adventure | This program provides opportunities to experience and practice problem solving and team building through a selection of challenging situations and obstacles to build discipline, self-confidence, compassion and cooperation. Each session will be spent outdoors, weather permitting. | Jake Perry | 1st-3rd | Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 | 3/15, 3/22, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 |
| Painting and Ceramics | Students will use a variety of mediums to develop and improve their painting and sculpting techniques. | Janine Wyszynski | 1st-3rd | Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 | 3/15, 3/22, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 |
| Karate | Learn Karate from our certified instructor. Students will learn techniques, basic fundamentals, and skill development including: movement, agility, form, balance, coordination and self-defense. | Judy Wright | 1st-3rd | Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 | 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 |
| Books, Cooks, and Crafts | Students will be turning a fun reading book into a cooking lesson, or weekly craft. Students will discover different 'recipes' from the books that they read each week. | Alexis Rineer | PreK-1st | Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 | 9 weeks - 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 |
| Flag Football | Students will receive top-notch instruction and apply their skills in a safe and fun setting. | Nick Pension | 3rd-5th | Fridays, 3:15-4:15 | 8 weeks - 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 |
| Minecraft for Kids | In this after-school program you'll experience the wonderful world of the Pocket Edition of Minecraft. In class you'll work individually, or in small groups, to build adventures and puzzles. Your instructor will help you along the way and give you pointers on how to make the most of your gaming worlds. | Jordan Romney | 1st-3rd | Fridays, 3:15-4:15 | 8 weeks - 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 |
| Homework START! Grades 1 and 2 | Would you like to have your 1st or 2nd grader get a start on the homework for the day with the support of an Episcopal Academy faculty member who is highly qualified and familiar with the EA curriculum? This fall, EXCEL Enrichment is offering a Monday through Thursday program called Homework Start. In this program, students will get a jumpstart on the evening’s assignments in a homework-focused, library style atmosphere. The Episcopal Academy believes that homework is an important connection between the school and families at home and requests that families review all the assignments at home each evening after your child attends this program. Students will begin their assignments with support from an Episcopal faculty member in the Homework Start program but students will need to complete any unfinished work at home. | Lower School Faculty | 1st-2nd | Monday-Thursday, 3:00-4:00 | Start Date 11/29 - Running throughout the academic school year |
| Homework START! Grades 3-5 | Would you like to have your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader get a start on the homework for the day with the support of an Episcopal Academy faculty member who is highly qualified and familiar with the EA curriculum? This fall, EXCEL Enrichment is offering a Monday through Thursday program called Homework Start. In this program, students will get a jump start on the evening’s assignments in a homework-focused, library style atmosphere. The Episcopal Academy believes that homework is an important connection between the school and families at home and requests that families review all the assignments at home each evening after your child attends this program. Students will begin their assignments with support from an Episcopal faculty member in the Homework Start program but students will need to complete any unfinished work at home. | Lower School Faculty | 3rd-5th | Monday - Thursday, 3:00-4:00 | Start date 11/1 - Running througout the academic year |
