After School Programs

List of 5 items.

• Monday Classes

  (FULL) Dino Days with Jennifer Losego

  Open to students in Preschool, PreK, Jr. K, and Kindergarten

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  Calling all paleontologists! Miss Lo is looking for friends who are excited to immerse themselves in learning about all things dinosaurs. In each session, students will read stories to learn the scientific names of dinosaurs, and special activities over the course of the class include going on a dinosaur egg hunt, creating fossils, and more!

   

   

  (FULL) Flag Football with Melissa Stiteler and Jacob Wolfrum

  Open to students in 1st - 4th Grades

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  In Flag Football, students will be learning how to play the game and develop a better understanding of the rules. Students will play in games as well as learn more about offense and defense with Mrs. Stiteler and Coach Wolfrum!

• Tuesday Classes

  (FULL) Theater with Gemini Children's Theater

  Open to students in PreK, Jr. K, and Kindergarten

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  Through the use of theater games and improvisation activities, students will have the opportunity to try their hand at character development, dialect work, and thinking on their feet! This workshop will help students develop problem-solving strategies in a fun and creative atmosphere. For students with some theater background, this class will help develop skills in quick-thinking, improvisation, and working with a smaller group setting; however, no prior experience is required – this class is a great opportunity for those who have not been in a theater class in the past!

   

   

  Let's Speak Chinese with Asian Studies Center at Pitt

  Open to students in 1st-3rd Grades

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  Join the Asian Studies Center through the University of Pittsburgh in a mini language course on speaking Mandarin Chinese! This mini course taught by native speakers will focus on beginning conversation skills, recognizing basic tones, and cultural elements! No prior experience is required.

• Wednesday Classes

  iSpy Nature with Rachel Wilson

  Open to students in Preschool, PreK, and Jr. K

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  Calling all little explorers! This class is open to students in Preschool through Jr. Kindergarten and will invite children to connect with nature through active play and creative expression. Your child will have opportunities to hunt for treasures, create with natural materials, and embark on imaginative adventures! Please ensure your child has outdoor appropriate clothing for each class.

   

   

  (FULL) Drawing-Ish Art Club with Julia Badway

  Open to students in Kindergarten & 1st Grade

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book Ish, this art club encourages students to enjoy the process, not just the product! Each week, students will learn a new directed drawing featuring animals, popular characters, or everyday objects, then transform their work using watercolor, chalk, crayons, and a variety of materials. We’ll focus on building a growth mindset and cultivating creativity as students add their own ideas and learn to be proud of the process. Enjoy a calm, encouraging space to relax, create, and end the school day.

   

   

  STEAM Innovators with Chyna Powell

  Open to students in 3rd & 4th Grades

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  STEAM Innovators is a high-energy, hands-on class where students design, build, code, and experiment like real engineers and scientists. Using a variety of STEM building tools, coding platforms, and creative materials students will tackle challenges, test ideas, and collaborate on exciting projects.

• Thursday Classes

  Myths, Legends, & Fairytales with Maddie Alms

  Open to students in PreK, Jr. K, and Kindergarten

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  This class will explore all sorts of stories, from hidden myths and legends that have lasted the test of time to classic fairytale stories that we all know and love! This class is perfect for kids with a big imagination and sense of exploration! We will use these stories to travel around the world, learn about different cultures, explore different mythical creatures, and reflect on the lessons these stories teach us. We will craft, act, and imagine our ways to distant lands both real and pretend!

   

   

  (FULL) Create & Code with Chyna Powell

  Open to students in 1st & 2nd Grades

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  Students will be building, tinkering, and discovering through hands-on play and creative problem solving. Each week, children will build with engaging STEM toys, experiment with simple science ideas, explore coding concepts, and create colorful science-inspired art. This class encourages curiosity, collaboration, and imagination while helping young learners build confidence as inventors and thinkers.

   

   

  (FULL) Cheer with Emele Cammisa

  Open to students in 1st-4th Grades

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (10 sessions)

  Cost: $250

   

  Join Miss Cammisa to learn the basics of cheerleading! Students will learn motions, jumps, dances, and cheers. Students should wear sneakers, and pom poms will be provided.

• Friday Classes

  Puppets with Laura Tessier

  Open to students in Preschool, PreK, Jr. K, and Kindergarten

  Start Date: 2/23/2026 (9 sessions)

  Cost: $225

   

  There are so many different kinds of puppets, and the number one rule is they all have to move! We will get to learn how so many of them are made and how they can be used to tell stories. Come make some puppets with us!