Minicourses

After School

Minicourses complement a rigorous day of academic learning by providing students with invaluable opportunities to explore and sustain their curiosity and creativity. There are courses for children of all ages, although most offerings are geared toward Pre-Primary and Primary School children.

Five sessions of six-week courses are offered each year, and selections vary from session to session. We ask that parents send an additional snack in the afternoon.

Pre-Primary School

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • Art and Storytelling with Drew

    This exciting minicourse will explore five of the most popular children’s stories. Props will be created to retell these beloved fairytales!

    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Age: 3-  and 4-year-olds
    Cost: $150

  • Spanish Clubhouse with Carolina

    Join Carolina for a mix of Latinx culture and language lessons through art that’s fun! All classes are taught in Spanish. 

    Schedule: Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 pm 
    Cost: $175

  • Tiny Chefs: Cooking with Carolina

    Schedule: Fridays, 3:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $175

  • Yoga with Nuria

    Yoga at an early age promotes self-esteem and body awareness. Children derive enormous benefits from this non-competitive physical activity. It enhances their flexibility, strength, and coordination. Also, it improves concentration and encourages calmness and relaxation.

    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Age: 3-  and 4-year-olds
    Cost: $150

Kindergarten

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • Alphabet Art

    Students will enrich their grasp of letters and sounds through art activities and play. Using everything from beads to bodies, students will enjoy reimagining the use of letters and sounds as they build pre-literacy skills.  
     
    Schedule: Fridays, 3:45–4:45 pm 
    Cost: $150 

  • Dutch Tulips and Art Adventure

    Schedule: Fridays, 4:30–5:30 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Yoga with J 

    Experienced and newcomer yogis are welcome in this minicourse! Students will get to explore several of the limbs of yoga, including yoga philosophy (yamas and niyamas), breathing practices (pranayama), concentration and meditative practices, and the physical poses (asana). Yogis will learn and explore through group games, guided practice, independent self-practice, and reflection through writing and drawing. Taught by 1st-grade teacher J, this course will teach students tools they can use to self-regulate and self-reflect in any context! 

    Schedule: Mondays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $150
     

1st Grade

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

  • Alphabet Art

    Students will enrich their grasp of letters and sounds through art activities and play. Using everything from beads to bodies, students will enjoy reimagining the use of letters and sounds as they build pre-literacy skills.  
     
    Schedule: Fridays, 3:45–4:45 pm 
    Cost: $150 

  • Art Through Time Adventure

    Schedule: Fridays, 3:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Comic Book Making

    Students will learn techniques that include character design, story boarding, penciling, inking, and lettering to create their own comic strips.

    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Dutch Tulips and Art Adventure

    Schedule: Fridays, 4:30–5:30 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Keep It Krafty

    Calling all crafty kids! Students will go beyond basic cutting and pasting and explore longer-term, more complex crafts. Creative expression, time with friends, and fun projects will get the imagination going. 
     
    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm 
    Cost: $150 

  • Kicks and Dribbles: Fundamentals of Soccer

    Schedule: 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Little Builders: Woodworking with Mario

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:30–3:30 pm or 3:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $175

  • Panda Programmer

    Panda Programmer is a two-hour, weekly program that educates students about coding and robotics! The instructors work closely with the students to build on their knowledge with each class, creating a progressive and sustainable learning environment. Students explore a variety of computer programming languages such as ScratchJr, Scratch, Python, and Javascript.

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $300

  • Yoga with J

    Experienced and newcomer yogis are welcome in this minicourse! Students will get to explore several of the limbs of yoga, including yoga philosophy (yamas and niyamas), breathing practices (pranayama), concentration and meditative practices, and the physical poses (asana). Yogis will learn and explore through group games, guided practice, independent self-practice, and reflection through writing and drawing. Taught by 1st-grade teacher J, this course will teach students tools they can use to self-regulate and self-reflect in any context! 

    Schedule: Mondays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $150
     

2nd Grade

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

  • Aprendo Jugando with Consuelo (Intermediate Spanish)

    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Age: 2nd–4th Grade
    Cost: $150

  • Art Through Time Adventure

    Schedule: Fridays, 3:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Comic Book Making

    Students will learn techniques that include character design, story boarding, penciling, inking, and lettering to create their own comic strips.

    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Dutch Tulips and Art Adventure

    Schedule: Fridays, 4:30–5:30 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Keep It Krafty

    Calling all crafty kids! Students will go beyond basic cutting and pasting and explore longer-term, more complex crafts. Creative expression, time with friends, and fun projects will get the imagination going. 
     
    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm 
    Cost: $150 

  • Kicks and Dribbles: Fundamentals of Soccer

    Schedule: 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Little Builders: Woodworking with Mario

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:30–3:30 pm or 3:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $175

  • Panda Programmer

    Panda Programmer is a two-hour, weekly program that educates students about coding and robotics! The instructors work closely with the students to build on their knowledge with each class, creating a progressive and sustainable learning environment. Students explore a variety of computer programming languages such as ScratchJr, Scratch, Python, and Javascript.

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $300

  • Park Pioneers

    Each week pioneers will set off on an adventure in Rock Creek Park! Come rain or shine, this minicourse is full of outdoor exploration. 
     
    Schedule: Mondays, 3:45–4:45 pm 
    Cost: $150 

  • Snack Chats Book Club with Sabrina

    Schedule: Thursdays, 4–5 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Yarn Wrapping with Leigh

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $150

3rd Grade

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

  • Aprendo Jugando with Consuelo (Intermediate Spanish)

    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Age: 2nd–4th Grade
    Cost: $150

  • Comic Book Making

    Students will learn techniques that include character design, story boarding, penciling, inking, and lettering to create their own comic strips.

    Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Crochet with Leigh

    Learn to crochet by mastering the basic stitch upon which all other stitches are built. Students can make dishrags, scarves, and design their own projects.

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:30–3:30 pm
    Age: 3rd–4th Grade
    Cost: $150

  • Dance and Movement with Sam

    Schedule: Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $150

  • Little Builders: Woodworking with Mario

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:30–3:30 pm or 3:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $175

  • Panda Programmer

    Panda Programmer is a two-hour, weekly program that educates students about coding and robotics! The instructors work closely with the students to build on their knowledge with each class, creating a progressive and sustainable learning environment. Students explore a variety of computer programming languages such as ScratchJr, Scratch, Python, and Javascript.

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $300

  • Park Pioneers

    Each week pioneers will set off on an adventure in Rock Creek Park! Come rain or shine, this minicourse is full of outdoor exploration. 
     
    Schedule: Mondays, 3:45–4:45 pm 
    Cost: $150 

  • Snack Chats Book Club with Sabrina

    Schedule: Thursdays, 4–5 pm
    Cost: $150

  • STEM4US

    Schedule: Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 pm
    Cost: $300, plus $35 licensing fee

  • Yarn Wrapping with Leigh

    Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 pm
    Cost: $150

4th and 5th Grades

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

Registration for Session 5 of minicourses and aquatics opens on March 20.

Schedule

Session 5 runs from Monday, April 10 through Friday, May 19.

FAQs

List of 2 frequently asked questions.

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