Lower School Enrichment Clubs

Fun with Chess
Grades 2-4
LOCATION: LS 160
Mondays @ 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
DATES:  1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 Make up 5/15
FEE: $350
FACILITATOR: Ms. Michalski
DESCRIPTION: Whether a beginner or an experienced player, Fun with Chess is a great way to learn the game or build skills to grow as a chess player!  Playing chess is a fun way to challenge young brains as it:

• Enhances creative thought
• Improves concentration
• Develops critical thinking skills
• Boosts memory and retention
• Builds confidence

Participants ready for tournament play will be encouraged to register for the Queen City Chess Classic on March 10-11, 2023.  This will be a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience at tournament play.  

Reverse Engineering 
Grades 1-4
LS 190
Mondays @ 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
DATES:  1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 Make up 5/15
FEE: $350
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Reaves
DESCRIPTION: Has your child ever asked, “How does that work?”  One of the best ways to understand how something works is to take it apart.  Students will use their critical thinking skills to disassemble objects as they observe, organize, and document their findings about how an object’s parts work together.  They will start with simple objects (e.g., mechanical pencil, water toy, and fidget spinner), and as their confidence and skills grow, they will tackle more complex objects. 

Advanced ClayMakers
Grades 2 - 4
LS Art Room
Tuesdays @ 3:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
DATES: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 Make up 5/16
FEE: $275 
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Yokel
DESCRIPTION: Using slab construction and modeling, students will design a clay theme of place: in a room, under water, in the woods.  The scene could be completely imaginary or a memory of a favorite place. Free choice and personal interest will be emphasized.

Mud Pies
PKI, PKII, MI, MII
LS Room 101
Tuesdays @ 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
DATES:  2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 Make up 5/16
FEE: $275 
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Yokel
DESCRIPTION: Mud Pies will explore more advanced clay techniques as students strengthen fine motor skills, learn to problem-solve, and use their imagination. Our youngest clay makers will use coiling, slab, and pinching techniques as they play and create with clay. 

ClayMakers
Grades 1 - 4
LS Art Room
Wednesdays @ 3:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
DATES: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 Make up 5/17
FEE: $275 
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Yokel
DESCRIPTION: Create, explore, and wrap your hands around 3-dimensional projects through clay making. Students will make one-of-a-kind ceramics using hand building, sculpting, decorating, and glazing.

Dance Groove
Grades 1 - 4
Yeiser Auditorium
Wednesdays @ 3:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
DATES: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 Make up 5/17
FEE: $275
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Wood
DESCRIPTION: Students will learn basic dance moves, stretch and strengthen muscles, improve body coordination and musicality, all while moving and grooving. This class will combine elements of ballet, jazz, and hip hop.

Mud Pies
PKI, PKII, MI, MII
LS Room 101
Wednesdays @ 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
DATES: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 Make up 5/17
FEE: $275
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Yokel
DESCRIPTION: Mud Pies is a great way to help young children develop and strengthen fine motor skills, learn to problem-solve, and use their imagination. Our youngest clay makers will use coiling, slab, and pinching techniques as they play and create with clay.

Paint It!
Grades 1 - 4
LS Art Room
Wednesdays @ 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.
DATES: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 Make up 5/17
FEE: $275
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Yokel
DESCRIPTION: Students will use creative ways to use paint on a variety of surfaces using watercolor, acrylic, and tempera exploration.

ClayMakers
K/MK
LS Art Room
Thursdays @ 3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
DATES: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/9, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Make up 5/18
FEE: $275 
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Yokel
DESCRIPTION: Create, explore, and wrap your hands around 3-dimensional projects through clay making. Students will make one-of-a-kind ceramics using hand building, sculpting, decorating, and glazing.

Etiquette Rules!
Grades 2-4
Broadwell House
Thursdays @ 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
DATES: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/9, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Make up 5/18
FEE: $350
FACILITATOR: Ms. Schoeny
DESCRIPTION: Everyday life skills are essential for gaining independence, boosting confidence, and being a good member of society.  Students will learn etiquette, table manners, communication, and everyday practical life skills that will build a solid foundation for life. Hands-on activities will include food preparation skills (cutting, peeling), table setting, letter writing (invitations, thank you notes), tidiness, helping others, and health.  Participants will host a dinner party on May 8 for one guest to showcase their new and refined social skills.

Exploration Art
PKI, PKII, MI, MII
LS Room 101
Thursdays @ 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
DATES:  2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/9, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Make up 5/18
FEE: $275 
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Yokel
DESCRIPTION: This club invites students to explore open-ended art experiences that emphasize the process of art.  Using a variety of materials, students will create one-of-a-kind art pieces through printmaking, collage, painting, sculpture, fiber art, and drawing.

Exploration Art
K/MK – Grade 4
LS Art Room
Thursdays @ 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
DATES:  2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/9, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Make up 5/18
FEE: $275 
FACILITATOR: Mrs. Yokel
DESCRIPTION: This club invites students to explore open-ended art experiences that emphasize the process of art.  Using a variety of materials, students will create one-of-a-kind art pieces through printmaking, collage, painting, sculpture, fiber art, and drawing.

NI HAO Chinese
K/MK – Grade 4
LS Room 151
Thursdays @ 3:15 p.m.  - 4:15 p.m.
DATES:  2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/9, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Make up 5/18
FEE: $350
FACILITATOR: Hsinya Huang
DESCRIPTION: NI HAO Chinese introduces students to the culture and language of the many Mandarin speaking areas of the world. Lessons will be centered around real-life scenarios with a focus on hands-on learning activities, such as singing, dancing, crafts, and games. Through these activities, students will passively learn basic Mandarin language skills such as greetings, family members, colors, numbers, and much more...all without hardly being aware they are learning a language. NI HAO Chinese club members will be able to bring their projects home at the end of class and demonstrate what they have learned and experienced.

Fitness Club
Grades 2 - 4
Pattison Courtyard/Niehoff Commons
Fridays @ 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
DATES: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 (Make up 5/19)
FEE: $350
FACILITATORS: Mrs. Newman and Ms. Schoeny
DESCRIPTION: Fitness Club is designed to allow each student to reach their optimum fitness level while encouraging fitness for life in a safe and fun way. Students will work on cardiovascular endurance, balance and coordination skills, core strengthening, and stretching with a strong focus on running.  Students will tally their mileage and nutrition at school and at home to complete the Marathon Map for Kids and celebrate their success by running the 26^th mile of The Flying Pig on May 6, 2023.

Since Fridays are spirit dress days at CCDS, students will already have on comfortable athletic wear for Fitness Club. No changing of clothing will be necessary, leaving more time for fitness fun! Students should bring a water bottle.

Nature Sprouts 
PKI, PKII, MI, MII
7125 House
Fridays @ 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
DATES: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 (Make up 5/19)
FEE: $350
FACILITATOR: Mrs. McMullen
DESCRIPTION: Explore, play, and learn through rich sensory experiences in our Outdoor Classroom! Activities will be designed around a weekly theme to nurture their innate curiosity about the world around them and connect nature through play.

S.T.E.A.M.
K/MK – Grade 4
LS Rooms 161
Fridays @ 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
DATES: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 (Make up 5/19)
FEE: $350
FACILITATORS: Ms. Gardner, Ms. Hoffman, and Mrs. Peters
DESCRIPTION: Be part of the S.T.E.A.M. Team as you explore fun and exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. Students will develop creative, "out-of-the-box" skills by using the engineering design process, coding vocabulary, and techniques to solve real-world problems.