Middle School Enrichment Clubs

We are excited to offer a variety of enrichment clubs this semester. 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.

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
Cultural Café 3:30-4:30 p.m.	TERRA Environmental Club 3:30-4:30 p.m.	Advanced ClayMakers 4-5 p.m.	Acting Club 3:30-4:30 p.m.	Fitness Club 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Dance Fusion 3:30-4:30 p.m.	Entrepreneurs Club 3:30-4:30 p.m.		Chess Club 3:30-4:30 p.m.	Sneaker Club 3:30-4:30 p.m.
	Gymnastics Mini-Club 5:30-7:30 p.m.		Wrestling Mini-Club 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Club Offerings

Monday Clubs

CLUB DATES: 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

Cultural Café
Grades 5 - 8
Time: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: MS Room 12
Instructor: Jessica Hall, Rachel Corwin
Description: Are you passionate about discovering new countries, their traditions, languages and cuisine or enjoy traveling and broadening your horizons? If so, then the Cultural Café club is perfect for you! This club is open to all middle school students who are eager to learn more about French- and Spanish-speaking countries worldwide. Activities will include music, food sampling, games, and popular shows from different cultures. We will use English, French, and Spanish as we explore and appreciate diverse customs and traditions.

Dance Fusion
Grades 5 - 8
Time: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: MS
Instructor: Melissa Wood
Description: Experience various dance styles while learning the art of choreography in this dance class designed for young teens. Let’s shake things up with a variety of dance styles!

Tuesday Clubs

CLUB DATES: 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

MS TERRA (Teaching Environmental Resources for Responsible Action) Club
Grades 5 - 8
Time: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $150
Location: 7125 House
Instructor: Rick Schoeny
Description: The goal of the Teaching Environmental Resources for Responsible Action (TERRA) club is to ignite a passion for the planet in our students. This club is all about rolling up our sleeves and jumping into immersive adventures that boost knowledge and love for the natural world. We’re talking about planting and nurturing gardens, backing our Collect A Cap and HUB recycling projects, digging into trail exploration, learning about animal care, and keeping tabs on our school’s energy and water use. It’s time to take action and make a difference!

Entrepreneurs Club
Grades 5 - 8
Time: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: MS Room 7
Instructor: Katy Gill
Description: Welcome to the club where ambitious young minds gather to explore the world of entrepreneurship! Together, we'll brainstorm an exciting platform that promotes babysitting, mommy helper, and pet services provided by none other than our very own CCDS students. Get ready to flex your research muscles and dive into a world of marketing know-how, mastering the art of conducting interviews, and honing your presentation skills to create a comprehensive course to share with our community. Join us and let's start your entrepreneurial journey!

Gymnastics Mini-Club
Grades 5 - 6
Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
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.

Wednesday Clubs

CLUB DATES: 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

Advanced ClayMakers
Grades 5 - 8
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.

Thursday Clubs

CLUB DATES: 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

Acting Club
Grades 5 - 8
Time: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location:
Instructor: Melissa Wood
Description: Acting Club introduces young performers to the world of acting. Students will learn the fundamentals of acting, including characterization, emotions, storytelling, and stage presence.

Chess Club
Grades 5 - 8
Time: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $350
Location: MS 10
Instructor: Nico Rumboll
Description: This club is for new or experienced chess players. 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.

Wrestling Mini-Club
Grades 5 - 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

CLUB DATES: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 – Makeup class 5/17
Friday clubs will only meet for 10 sessions due to scheduled days off.

Fitness Club
Grades 5 - 8
Time: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 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.

Sneaker Club
Grades 5 -8

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $300
Location: MS
Instructor: Katy Gill
Description: Step right up! Brace yourself for a club that's all about you and your love for kicks. Join us and meet other enthusiasts who share your passion. We'll dive into the rich history and culture of sneakers, explore different brands and their values, and even design our own pair online! If that's not enough, you can trade your favorite sneakers with fellow fans and create a Sneaker Spotlight social media page. Who knows? We might even end up hosting our very own CCDSneaker Con. So, lace up and come join the fun!

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