Creative Discovery

Grades: K-1

Explore the creative writing process. We will be working with poetry, making comics, creating a newspaper and book making. This club will conclude with a writer’s celebration where authors can share their work with the community!

Grades: CH and K

Students will learn the basic ballet positions and moves, including the French terminology. Each week the students will be exposed to some classical ballet music. The session will end with a short performance. Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers are optional. Students need to have clothes that will not hamper movement. They should wear either ballet (or jazz) shoes or simply go barefoot. Costume pieces for the performance will be created.

Grades: CH and K

We will read award winning children’s books and then participate in activities to bring the books to life. Activities will include theatre games, crafts and many other fun projects! The goal of this class is to introduce children to engaging literature that will promote their love of reading.

Grades: CH and K, 30-minute sessions

Our instructor is a former Harborlight Infant/Toddler teacher and a Canta y Baila Conmigo licensed instructor. CyBC brings students Spanish immersion and music education in one joyful class experience. Learning happens naturally within an authentic, culturally rich and dynamic musical experience. Every child will bring home a songbook and a CD to practice at home and share their experiences with their families. Each session brings new songs and repertoire. This winter we will discover new places and sing with farm animals from our brand-new collection “CHEQUI MORENA.”

Grades: CH and K

This club will explore extensions to the practical life area. We will do various activities including food preparation, sewing, jewelry making and much more!

Grades: CH and K

Join your friends for an hour of creativity, collaboration, discovery and good old Lego fun! Lego Club will be a great way to relax and explore for an hour each week.

Grades: CH and K, 30-minute sessions

Coordination. Confidence. Character. Mighty Kicks was created and franchised by a professional soccer player who developed the fun, age appropriate, curriculum with the help of professional educators. Sessions are healthy, educational and fun! The Mighty Kicks program introduces the positive character strengths that are proven to have a direct impact on achievement and success in sports, school, and life. All Mighty Kicks coaches are FBI and CORI background checked and trained and certified on age appropriate instruction for children.

Learn more at mightykicks.net.

Grades: CH and K, 30-minute sessions

The Tiny Tigers Program is a character development and martial arts curriculum for children ages 2.9 to 6. Our classes incorporate life-skills such as respect, honesty and kindness, and we teach basic martial arts as a way to get them moving around and also learning self-defense techniques. Our mission is to inspire children to make positive choices and we accomplish this through a curriculum that is devoted to keeping kids safe, healthy and happy. Registration will include Friday sessions and a North Shore Karate Academy t-shirt.

Grades: CH and K

Our certified Children’s Yoga teacher has been teaching yoga and mindfulness to children for over 10 years. In this class, weekly themes inspire fun creative movement, games, stories, songs and of course yoga asanas. Mindfulness activities, games and breathing exercises will stretch your body and mind and also develop physical, mental, emotional, social and healthy habits that foster future fitness!

Grades: 1-3

Does your child want to build strength and conquer obstacles like a Ninja Warrior? KidSHINE Bootcamp is designed to build core strength, balance, motor planning/agility and upper body strengthening using group exercises, physical challenges and mega obstacle courses! Children will flip tires, slam battle ropes, challenge balance on BOSU balls and complete complex obstacle courses each week using different imaginative themes (jungle safari, spies, etc). Bring your muscles and join our KidSHINE staff to build strength, skills and confidence with KidSHINE Bootcamp!

Grades: 1-3

Children will watch a classic G or PG rated movie, while relaxing with friends and sharing a yummy snack.

Grades: 1-6

Our certified Children’s Yoga teacher who has been teaching yoga and mindfulness to children for over 10 years. In this class, weekly themes inspire fun creative movement, games, stories, songs and of course yoga asanas. Mindfulness activities, games and breathing exercises will stretch your body and mind and also develop physical, mental, emotional, social and healthy habits that foster future fitness!

Grades: 1-3

Chess is a fun game that requires critical thinking, concentration, pattern recognition, decisiveness, and patience. With an emphasis on sportsmanship, children will strengthen these skills while developing a strong understanding in the rules and strategies needed to play the game.

Grades: 3-8

Magic: The Gathering Club! Calling all “wizards of the coast,” whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned planeswalker. We will go over the basic rules of the game, get to know the strengths of all of the card colors and practice by playing with one another. While we may have a limited amount of decks on hand to lend out to beginners, it is recommended that club players purchase their own decks at your local comic shop or online. Magic is a strategy game that incorporates many skills, including logical thinking, mathematical calculations, imagination, cooperation and more!

Grades: 4-8

Enjoy a fun cooking class with our Spanish teacher and discover delicious way to eat fruit! While students are learning how to make smoothies, treats and desserts Paola will help them practice the Spanish language. This fun opportunity allows students to learn food-prep, experience healthy eating and participate in hands-on learning. This class is nut and egg-free.

Grades: K-1, 30-minute sessions

Coordination. Confidence. Character. Mighty Kicks was created and franchised by a professional soccer player who developed the fun, age appropriate, curriculum with the help of professional educators. Sessions are healthy, educational and fun! The Mighty Kicks program introduces the positive character strengths that are proven to have a direct impact on achievement and success in sports, school, and life. All Mighty Kicks coaches are FBI and CORI background checked and trained and certified on age appropriate instruction for children.

Learn more at mightykicks.net.

Grades: 1-6

Play fun theatre games while improving your improvisation and acting skills. Collaborate, create and have fun.

Grades: 1-6

Enjoy fun arts and crafting projects themed to the season and winter holidays. Enjoy collage, inspirational rock painting, zentangle, watercolor painting, beading and more! Explore your crafty side in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with friends.

Grades: 4-8

Indulge your sweet tooth as we prepare some scrumptious desserts. Lolipops, cupcakes, cookies and more are on the menu for this delicious and fun class. This class is nut-free. Our teacher will be happy to assist students with homework during "baking-wait-time" in this class.

Grades: K-1

Explore the creative writing process! We will be working with poetry, making comics, creating a newspaper and book making. This club will conclude with a writer’s celebration where authors can share their work with the community!

Grades: 1-3

Do you enjoy playing games? Join Card and Board Game Club to play old favorites and experience new games while relaxing with friends and enjoying delicious snacks.

Grades: 1-6

Learn to sew or improve your skills as we learn basic stitches and techniques while working on fun sewing projects in a relaxed atmosphere.