Lower School Enrichment Clubs

We are excited to offer a variety of enrichment clubs. First semester clubs run September to December and second semester clubs begin in late January/early February and end in May.

Class sizes are limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and available on your My CCDS Portal.
- Registrations received after the capacity is reached will be notified by email and refunded.
Payment in full is due at the time of registration.
The club makeup date will be used when the instructor cancels a class. This does not include missed classes due to school closing or student illness.
Mini-Clubs run for fewer sessions and are priced accordingly.

PRE-PRIMARY (PKI, PKII, MI, MII) CLUB OFFERINGS

MONDAY 1/29 2/5, 2/12, 2/26 3/4, 3/11 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 5/6 Makeup Class 5/13	TUESDAY 1/30 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 3/5, 3/12 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 Makeup Class 5/7	WEDNESDAY 1/31 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 3/6, 3/13 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 5/2 Makeup Class 5/8	THURSDAY 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 3/7, 3/14 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 5/2 Makeup Class 5/9	FRIDAY 2/2, 2/9, 2/23 3/8, 3/15 4/5, 4/12, 4/26 5/3, 5/10 Makeup Class 5/17
Wee Glee Harmony 12:45-1:30 p.m. (PK & Mont)	Creative Movement 12:45-1:30 p.m. (PK & Mont)	Mud Pies 12:45-1:30 p.m. (PK & Mont)	Creative Movement 12:45-1:30 p.m. (PK & Mont)	Imagination Theater 12:45-1:30 p.m. (PK & Mont)
*Little STEAMers* 3:15-4:15 p.m. (PK & Mont)	Mud Pies 12:45-1:30 p.m. (PK & Mont)		For the Love of Art and Nature 12:45-1:30 p.m. (PK & Mont)	Nature Sprouts 3:15-4:15 p.m. (PK & Mont)

PRIMARY (K/MK-GRADE 4) CLUB OFFERINGS

MONDAY 1/29 2/5, 2/12, 2/26 3/4, 3/11 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 5/6 Makeup Class 5/13	TUESDAY 1/30 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 3/5, 3/12 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 Makeup Class 5/7	WEDNESDAY 1/31 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 3/6, 3/13 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 5/2 Makeup Class 5/8	THURSDAY 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 3/7, 3/14 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 5/2 Makeup Class 5/9	FRIDAY 2/2, 2/9, 2/23 3/8, 3/15 4/5, 4/12, 4/26 5/3, 5/10 Makeup Class 5/17
Checkmate (Gr 2 – Gr 4)	Advanced ClayMakers (Gr 2 - Gr 4)	Dance Groove (K – Gr 2)	ClayMakers (K – Gr 1)	Fitness Club (Gr 2 - Gr 4)
Lego Robotics 2.0 (Gr 1 – Gr 4)	ClayMakers (Gr 1 – Gr 4)	Exploration Art (Gr 1 – Gr 4)	Etiquette Rules! (Gr 2 – Gr 4)	S.T.E.A.M. (K/MK - Gr 4)
The Glee Team (K – Gr 4)	Dance Groove (Gr 2 – Gr 4)		Exploration Art (Gr 1 – Gr 4)	Theater Club (Gr 1 – Gr 4)
	Gymnastics Mini-Club (Gr 1 – Gr 4)		STEM for Girls (Gr 1 – Gr 4)
	Lego Robotics (Gr 1 – Gr 4)		Wrestling Mini-Club (K - Gr 4)

Club Offerings

Monday Clubs

MONDAY CLUBS (12 sessions)
1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 – Makeup class 5/13

Checkmate
Grades 2 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: LS 160
Instructor: Elissa Michalski
Description: This club is for the experienced chess player. Participants will celebrate a new chess tactic each week and participate in chess clock tournaments. Chess enhances creative thought, improves concentration, develops critical thinking skills, boosts memory and retention, and builds confidence.

Lego Robotics 2.0
Grades 1 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: LS 190
Instructor: Joann Reaves
Description: This club provides a fun and educational platform for students to learn about robotics, engineering, and teamwork while working with LEGO’s innovative kits. Through fun, hands-on learning, students gain real-world problem-solving experiences as they explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students must have participated in the first semester session of Lego Robotics.

Little STEAMers
Pre-K I, Pre-K II, Montessori
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: LS 101
Instructor: LeeAnn Bertsch, Jane Mactaggart
Description: STEAM activities inspire children to develop a sense of natural curiosity. Little STEAMers will provide engaging and fun hands-on activities while exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

The Glee Team
Kindergarten - Grade 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: Yeiser Auditorium
Instructor: Kate Nolan-Rice
Description: The Glee Team transcends the notion of a traditional choir; it's a haven where budding young vocalists cultivate a deep affection for melody and harmony. Students will unite to embark on a harmonious voyage, exploring the world of music as they unlock the star within themselves.

Wee Glee Harmony
Pre-K I, Pre-K II, Montessori
Time: 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: LS Room 101
Instructor: Kate Nolan-Rice
Description: Wee Glee Harmony is a creative and nurturing class where preschoolers develop essential life skills while having a blast making music. This club introduces young children to the joy of music and singing in a playful and nurturing environment. Watch your child's love for melody and harmony flourish while they go on this enchanting journey.

Tuesday Clubs

TUESDAY CLUBS (12 sessions)
1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 – Makeup class 5/7

Advanced ClayMakers
Grades 2 - 4
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: LS 191
Instructor: Linda Yokel
Description: Using slab construction and modeling, students will design a clay theme of place: in a room, underwater, or in the woods. The scene could be completely imaginary or a memory of a favorite place. Free choice and personal interest will be emphasized.

ClayMakers
Grades 1 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: LS 191
Instructor: Linda 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.

Creative Movement
Pre-K I, Pre-K II, Montessori
Time: 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: LFAC
Instructor: Lauren Storm
Description: Creative Movement explores dance styles such as ballet, hip-hop, and jazz in a fun, exploratory environment. Children will continue to use "make-believe" and fun props in dancing to their favorite songs, all while teaching basic elements of dance, including rhythm, movement quality, space, body awareness, and shape. The child's imagination and self-esteem are encouraged and strengthened through dance.

Dance Groove
Grades 2 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: Niehoff Commons
Instructor: Melissa Wood
Description: Students will learn basic dance moves, stretch and strengthen muscles, and improve body coordination and musicality, all while moving and grooving. This class will combine elements of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop.

Gymnastics Mini-Club
Grades 1 - 4
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Fee: $200
Location: LFAC Upper Gym
Instructor: Steve Conner
Description: Participants will learn beginner to intermediate gymnastics skills and connections on the floor, beam, and vault. This clinic works on flexibility and gymnastics skills that are the foundation for young gymnasts.

Lego Robotics
Grades 1 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: LS 190
Instructor: Jessica Beaudoin
Description: This club provides a fun and educational platform for students to learn about robotics, engineering, and teamwork while working with LEGO’s innovative kits. Through fun, hands-on learning, students gain real-world problem-solving experiences as they explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students must have participated in the first semester session of Lego Robotics.

Mud Pies
Pre-K I, Pre-K II, Montessori
Time: 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: LS 101
Instructor: Linda 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 to play and create with clay.

Wednesday Clubs

WEDNESDAY CLUBS (12 sessions)
1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/2 – Makeup class 5/8

Dance Groove
Kindergarten - Grade 2
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: Niehoff Commons
Instructor: Melissa Wood
Description: Students will learn basic dance moves, stretch and strengthen muscles, and improve body coordination and musicality, all while moving and grooving. This class will combine elements of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop.

Exploration Art
Grades 1 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: LS 191
Instructor: Linda Yokel
Description: Students will learn various techniques as they explore painting, sculpture, printmaking, and fiber arts.

Thursday Clubs

THURSDAY CLUBS (12 sessions)
2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/7, 3/14, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 – Makeup class 5/9

ClayMakers
Kindergarten - Grade 1
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: LS 191
Instructor: Linda 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
Time: 3:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: Broadwell House
Instructor: Prissy Schoeny
Description: A Social Toolkit for Kids: Etiquette, Confidence, and Character Development. In today's world, good manners and respect for others are essential life skills. The curriculum covers a range of valuable topics such as conversational skills that demonstrate respect, practical activities including food preparation, proper table setting, letter writing, and much more. The students will put their skills to work as they host a dinner party to showcase their newly refined etiquette and social skills.

Exploration Art
Grades 1 - 4
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: LS 191
Instructor: Linda Yokel
Description: Students will learn various techniques as they explore painting, sculpture, printmaking, and fiber arts.

For the Love of Art and Nature
Pre-K I, Pre-K II, Montessori
Time: 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $275
Location: LS 101
Instructor: Linda Yokel
Description: For the love of nature, a good book, and making art! Students will be introduced to a good story about changes in the seasons with many creative art experiences.

STEM for Girls
Grades 1 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: LS 190
Instructor: Joann Reaves
Description: This club empowers girls to explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The club nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through engaging activities, hands-on projects, and collaborative learning experiences. Stem for Girls promotes a diverse and inclusive environment where every member's voice is heard and valued.

Wrestling Mini-Club
Kindergarten – Grade 6
Time: 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Fee: $50
Location: LFAC Mat Room
Instructor: Tommy Connelly, Varsity Wrestling Coach
Description: This mini-club will teach the fundamentals of the sport to new and beginner level wrestlers. Students will focus on positional techniques, common takedowns, top and bottom referee’s position, and the general rules of the sport. The main goal is for young wrestlers to have fun while developing the skills needed for future tournament competitions, while fostering self-esteem, building confidence, and developing discipline and physical fitness.

Friday Clubs

FRIDAY CLUBS (10 sessions)
2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 – Makeup class 5/17

Fitness Club
Grades 2 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $300
Location: LS 183
Instructor: Prissy Schoeny, Michelle Newman
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 flexibility through a focus on running. Students will tally their mileage and track their nutrition at school and at home, all toward preparing to compete in the Kids’ Marathon 26th Mile Event of the Flying Pig Marathon on May 4.

Since Fridays are spirit dress days at CCDS, students will already be wearing 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.

Imagination Theater
Pre-K I, Pre-K II, Montessori
Time: 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $230
Location: LS 101
Instructor: Kate Nolan-Rice
Description: Imagination Theater is a creative dramatics class is for students who love the continual process of imagination and invention. Children act, dance, play theatre games, dress up, and act out the “play of the day.” Every child is encouraged to share ideas and shine in an inspiring environment that develops self-expression, body awareness, social skills, and joy!

Nature Sprouts
Pre-K I, Pre-K II, Montessori
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $300
Location: 7125
Instructor: Tara Hofstetter
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.
Kindergarten - Grade 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $300
Location: LS 161
Instructor: Ann Gardner, Jared McFee, Tresonne 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 using the engineering design process, coding vocabulary, and techniques to solve real-world problems.

Theater Club
Grades 1 - 4
Time: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $300
Location: Yeiser Auditorium
Instructor: Nick Rose and Aimee Ward
Description: Playing pretend is a child’s superpower, and Theater Club is designed for that creative superhero. Each week, your child will play warmup games and performance exercises as well as rehearse and produce their own small play to perform on the final club date. Theater Club is designed to encourage your student’s social interactions, motor skills, imaginations while teaching some structured and proven strategies to movement and vocal communication.

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