Extracurricular

Creative Discovery

The Creative Discovery program is open to students in grades K-8 and is designed to appeal to the student's varying interests. Creative Discovery is offered following the trimester schedule, FALL - WINTER - SPRING, and each session is approximately ten weeks. The current trimester's session offerings are listed below.

Creative Discovery Clubs & Classes

Below you can read some of the Creative Discovery descriptions of our most popular Creative Discovery clubs and classes. This program is offered each Harborlight trimester and most sessions run from 3:30-4:30 one day per week for ten weeks. However, there are some exceptions to both the time and number of weeks. Please review your reservation form for details. 

PLEASE NOTE:
  • Specialty Clubs require dual registration for those clubs hosted by a provider in our community (Mighty Kicks Soccer and Tiny Tigers, for example)
    • First, reserve a space for your student using the reservation form. 
    • Second, submit the secondary registration and payment directly with the host provider.
  • Harborlight Clubs offer a discount rate for all students currently enrolled in our after school. That would be any student enrolled in our B-Block (3:00-4:30) Extended Montessori program. Additional child care is not provided for students who are not registered through the admissions office. Child care is not available when a Club is cancelled. 
CREATIVE DISCOVERY RESERVATION FORM FALL 2023

Kindergarten and/or K and Grade 1 Combined: Spring 2023 (please check ages)

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Grades 1-8 Spring 2023 Clubs/Classes

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  • Grades 1-3: Mighty Kicks Soccer

    Tuesdays, 3:30-4:00 or 4:00-4:30, grades 1-3. Coach Bryan Vanderhoof, Mighty Kicks.
    We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Mighty Kicks Soccer “Fall Season” here at Harborlight Montessori!  All children in 1st-3rd grades are eligible to participate.  The Fall Season will start next Tuesday Afternoon, October 10th, and continue for 7 consecutive Tuesdays until November 21st.  Each session is 30 minutes long.  Participants may be broken up into two groups; one group attending from 3:30-4:00 and one group attending from 4:00-4:30.  The cost for the entire Fall Season is only $135.  Registration and payment should be made directly to Mighty Kicks using this link:  https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?id=255675
    You can also find the registration page by looking for "Harborlight Montessori" under the "Massachusetts Programs" tab at http://www.mightykicksnes.com/
    All Mighty Kicks coaches are FBI and CORI background checked and trained and certified on age appropriate instruction for children.  Please email Mighty Kicks with any questions at nes@mightykicks.net

  • Grades 1-3: Bowling

    Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45, grades 1-3. 
    Come one, come all, join Meg and Beth to go bowling at Cape Ann Lanes for a string of bowling and pizza. The price includes shoes, Bowling, pizza and pink lemonade for 9 weeks.  The small bus only accommodate 13 students so sign up quickly!
    10/11-12/13
  • Grades 4-8: Magic the Gathering

    Mondays: 3:30-4:30. Grades 4-8. Diana Norma Shafer
    Magic: The Gathering is a card game in which players, like wizards, cast spells, summon creatures, and exploit magic objects to defeat their opponents. Jump into this amazing gaming experience with the collector’s card game Magic the Gathering (MTG). Combining mythologies and story lines inspired from many different cultures, MTG allows dreams and imagination to thrive in this card game. Students will learn new strategies and formats for playing Magic: the Gathering all while having a fun time and building cooperative and collaborative skills through playing the game. Magic: the Gathering has been officially named the most complex game in the world by MIT, and it encourages strategic and logical thinking skills. All students, from beginner to advanced, are encouraged to join our Magic Club. Students are encouraged to bring their own decks, but we do have a limited number of decks on hand to borrow as well. We also build our card collection as students take home cards from our draft tournaments and are able to use those cards to construct their own decks. It is also recommended to bring a 20 sided spin down dice and other dice in a bag for counters. These items can be purchased online or at local game shops such as Harrison's in Salem, The Castle in Beverly or Nostos Boutique in Ipswich.
    10/16-12/11
  • Grades 3-8: Glass Art

    Fridays, 3:30-4:30, grades 3-8 in the Art Room. North Shore Glass School returns to Harborlight! They will bring all art materials and safety gear. Students in this class will learn the ancient art of glass fusing! This class requires no prior experience and is ideal for students with an artistic flare or who are interested in trying something new. Students will be taught through demonstrations and hands-on instruction about different methods for cutting, working with and arranging glass. They’ll learn about color, composition, and other art terms to further their understanding of glasswork. All students will be taught the basic building blocks of working with glass through specific small projects including pendants, coasters, sandblasted cups, and etched design. After making these glass creations each participant will complete a larger project which may be a large serving platter, a unique and ornate jewelry bowl, or a sun catcher! Art pieces will go to the glass school for kiln work and firing and then be brought back to our students the following week.  The fee for the entire 8-week session, including all glass art materials and safety items is $275.
    10/13-12/8
  • Grades 1-3: Expressive Arts

    Mondays, 3:30-4:30, grades 1-3. Candice Milan. 
    Expressive Arts is great for building on social/emotional, large motor, and cognitive skills while exploring different forms of the arts. In this Creative Discovery program, children will explore a variety of activities including, but not limited to, drama, singing, movement activities and visual arts. Through theatre games and exercises children will be building their self-confidence and developing early public speaking skills.  They will also be learning how to receive constructive feedback and putting it to use. 
    10/16-12/11
Have an idea for our Creative Discovery program?  Would you like to host a Club here at Harborlight? Please let us know! Send an email to info@harborlight.net using "CREATIVE DISCOVERY SUGGESTION" in the subject line. Take a look at our past offerings to see if any of these ideas interest you or your student. 

Past Creative Discovery Classes for Children's House

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  • Yoga Power

    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!
  • Ballet

    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.
  • Books Alive

    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.
  • Author's Corner

    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!
  • Fun with Practical Life

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

    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.
  • Mighty Kicks Soccer

    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.
  • Tiny Tigers with North Shore Karate

    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.
  • Canta y Baila Conmigo:Music & Movement in Spanish

    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.”

Past Creative Discovery Classes for Elementary & Middle School

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  • Cocinando con frutas - Spanish cooking

    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.
  • Author's Corner

    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!
  • Chess

    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.
  • "Bootcamp" with KidSHINE

    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!
  • Magic, The Gathering

    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!
  • Mighty Kicks Soccer

    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.
  • Just Desserts

    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.
  • Arts & Crafts

    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.
  • Yoga

    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!
  • Sewing

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

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

About Harborlight

Harborlight Montessori is an independent, co-educational, day school for children from infant-toddler through grade 8 that is committed to innovative teaching and learning.