After School Programs

List of 6 items.

• Schedule

  Spring 2026 Encore Club Schedule
  *6 weeks total

  Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday*
  3/9	3/10	3/11	3/12	3/13
  3/16	3/17	3/18	3/19	Early Dismissal
  3/23	3/24	3/25	Spring Break Begins at Dismissal	Spring Break
  4/6	4/7	4/8	4/9	4/10
  4/13	4/14	4/15	4/16	Early Dismissal
  4/20	4/21	4/22	4/23	4/24
  4/27	4/28	4/29	4/20	Conferences
  5/4	5/5	5/6	5/7	Early Dismissal
  5/11	5/12	5/13	5/14	5/15
  Over	Over	Over	5/21	5/22
  Over	Over	Over	Over	5/29

• Mondays

  Bollywood Dance (Grades K-5, MAX 13) Ms. Walecha

  This club will be a fun and energetic way for students to explore dance while learning about Indian culture, meditation, and India's geography. 

  
  

  Comic Drawing Club (Grades 2-5, MAX 14) Ms. Clinkscales 

  Do you enjoy laughter and storytelling? Join the comic drawing club to explore the art of visual storytelling. Be inspired by topics such as surrealism and illustration and create your own series of comics!

  
  

  Hygge Hangout Goes Outdoors (Grades PreK-5, MAX 24) Ms. Raab-Snyder & Ms. Grillo

  Have you ever wanted to start your own garden? Join us to plant and tend our Lower School garden. We will design and plan for 5 raised beds, start seeds, grow our own edible plants and flowers, and help green the school. You will start plants to take home, plant at school, and keep the Hygge vibe going with Fairy Gardens, Mud Pies, and plant-based, hands-on nature crafts. You will tend the strawberry patches and learn which plants grow best in spring. Come get some dirt under your nails!

  
  

  Quest Club (Grades 4-5, MAX 6) Mr. Kennedy 

  Learn how to build stories and solve problems using the Hero Kids Role Playing Game. Students will take on the role of characters and narrators in a fantasy adventure! Will they protect their village, find hidden treasures, or solve mysteries? Students will work together to meet challenges and create stories in an age-appropriate setting.

  
  

  Seasonal Crafts, Nature Walks, and Snacks (Grades 1-4, MAX 13) Ms. Marcee

  The projects will be tied to the four seasons. Students will create winter paper snowflakes, spring flower crowns, summer ocean collages, and more! This will be paired with simple, nut-free snacks such as fruit with yogurt dip, veggie sticks with ranch dressing, cheese and crackers, and more! Other allergies will be taken into consideration as well. 

  
  

  Soccer Stars (Grades PreK-K, MAX 16)

  Soccer Stars Pre-K supports the development of the whole child through joyful, movement-based learning. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, children explore soccer through imaginative play, collaboration, and age-appropriate skill building. Each week features a new theme and focused lesson that encourages creativity, confidence, coordination, and social-emotional growth. Classes emphasize teamwork, listening, and a love of movement—no prior soccer experience needed.

• Tuesdays

  Capoeira (Grades 2-5, MAX 20) Nexplore USA

  Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of acrobatics, music, dance, combat, and ritual. During each Capoeira session, students will learn martial arts techniques, discover acrobatics, play musical instruments, and explore different cultures. Capoeira improves coordination and enhances concentration, promoting self-confidence, an active lifestyle, and healthy habits. This elegant and dynamic approach to fitness makes Capoeira a martial art like no other!

  
  

  Girls Lacrosse Junior Gator Club (Grades 2-5, MAX 20) Coach Whelan

  This club will focus on fundamental skills like cradling, passing, catching, shooting, and ground ball pick-ups. This program will feature FUN high-energy, age-appropriate drills and smaller-sided games to build confidence. The girls will be divided up by skill level; beginners are welcome to play. Coach Whelan will provide a stick and goggles, but you must purchase a mouthguard. The club will be coached by Coach Whelan, along with Middle School lacrosse players.

  
  

  Recycled Fashion Club (Grades 2-5, MAX  14) Ms. Clinkscales

  Students will explore, discuss, and practice various art-making techniques to create wearable art using recycled materials. From bags, hats, clothing, and more, each project will involve creative problem-solving and exploration with sustainable and recycled fashion practices.

  
  

  Spring into STEM using LEGO Materials (Grades K-2, MAX 14) Play-Well TEKnologies

  Celebrate the coming of Spring with Play-Well and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Build chirping birds, design blossoming flowers, and take a ride on a paddle boat. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

  
  

  Weird Science (Grades PreK-2, MAX 14) VineyardAppCamp

  Have you ever wanted to be a scientist? Or to increase your understanding of the natural world? Well, you’re in luck! In this class, we’ll be learning about physics and the natural world through fun, easy science experiments. We’ll learn about states of matter, the animal and plant kingdoms, and how things we interact with in our everyday lives really work. This is the perfect club if you love science or engineering, or just want to get a little messy after school.

• Wednesdays

  Basketball Club - The Unrivaled Jr League (Grades 3-5, MAX 16) Ms. Fortune

  This is a 3-on-3 clinic! The first two meetings will serve as practices and will focus on fundamental skill assessment and basic 3-on-3 strategy. Games will be held in seven-minute intervals.

   

  Sports Card Club (Grades 2-5, MAX 18) Mr. Wareikis

  Join Shipley’s sports card trading club! Come share some of your sports card collections and have fun trading. The club will include tips for trading, how to look up valuable cards with a database, organization and overall care, the different types of grading services, and a whole bunch more! While our focus will mainly be with sports cards, trading card games similar to ‘Magic’ and Pokemon’ will be an option if there is enough interest.

  
  

  Puzzle Makers (Grades K-5, MAX 13) Ms. Marcee

  This club is designed for students who enjoy putting puzzles together. Feel free to bring in a puzzle you never got to complete at home. We will glue the puzzles together with Mod Podge once complete.

  
  

  Spanish Games (Grades 1-5, MAX 13) Dra. Malavé

  Looking for a fun and meaningful way to strengthen Spanish skills after school? Spanish Games is an engaging language enrichment club where students build confidence in Spanish through storytelling, reading, and hands-on play—all completely en español. Students will explore Spanish through books and interactive storytelling, then bring the language to life by learning and playing traditional games such as lotería, dominoes, card games, and more. These classic table games encourage conversation, listening, and problem-solving while making language learning feel natural and exciting.

  
  

  Sewing and Crafts (Grades 2-5, MAX 14): Ms. Leschinsky
  A typical afternoon in Sewing Club consists of a lot of sewing and a lot of fun! We will learn how to hand sew and then apply what we’ve learned to make fabulous projects.

• Thursdays

  Henna Club (Grades K-5, MAX 13) Ms. Walecha

  Come enjoy the calming process of drawing intricate patterns and discover the beauty of this ancient art form. Whether you are a beginner or simply love art, this class is a fun and hands-on way to express your creativity.

  
  

  Knights, Captures, Action! (Grades K-5, MAX 16) Shining Knights Chess

  Whether you are new to the game, learning to push pawns for the first time, or have played in numerous tournaments and want to sharpen your skills, come to a Shining Knights Chess Club! We have trained numerous state champions and national trophy winners. We have trained even more kids to enjoy the game that they can spend hours playing with friends and family. So, whether you want to win games in your living room against parents or win tournaments in other states, come join us and learn how to play chess or play better chess!

  
  Mini Nail Design Club (Grades 4-5, MAX 13) Dra. Malavé

  This is a fun, hands-on after-school club for 4th- and 5th-grade students who enjoy art, creativity, and self-expression through design. Students will practice nail art techniques using individual nail wheels, learning how to paint, create patterns, and design unique styles. As the club progresses, students will design their own sets of nails, building skills and confidence each week. In the final weeks, students will showcase their creativity by displaying their completed nail designs using the techniques they have practiced. Throughout the club, students will have opportunities to leave each session with their nails painted, either by themselves, a classmate, or the instructor, based on comfort level and permissions. 
  
  

  ** Important Permission Information**

  • If a student is not allowed glue fake nails onto their own nails, parents must provide a written note stating that preference.
  • Students without permission to glue nails will still fully participate by practicing designs and painting nails without application.

  Spring into STEM Challenge using LEGO® Materials (Grades 2-5, MAX 14) Play-Well TEKnologies

  Spring is here! Spring into STEM with Play-Well and tens of thousands of LEGO parts. Play baseball in spring training, visit the Cherry Blossom festival, and explore raging waterfalls. Apply real-world mechanical engineering concepts as you design, build, and explore your craziest ideas.

  
  

  Young Rembrandts (Grades PreK-5, MAX 16)

  Keep your young artist engaged during the winter months! Our creative drawing club returns to Shipley with all-new lessons every week! A realistic birdhouse, cute penguins, and our own version of Grant Wood’s American Gothic are planned for this session. Students of all abilities are welcome in our club—no experience needed. Our step-by-step teaching method ensures that all young artists can follow along and go home with a drawing that is 100% their product, from the first stroke of pencil to the last colored detail. All new lessons are taught every week, every session—no projects are repeated. Claim your spot now!

• Fridays

  Basketball (Grades K-2, MAX 14) Ms. Fortune

  We will work on the fundamentals of basketball, from dribbling and passing to stretching and footwork. While the focus will be on fundamentals, students will be able to play short 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 games in the last few weeks of the club.

  
  

  Bombardment (Grades 4-5, MAX 32) Ms. Early/Ms. Vengels

  
  

  Crafty Science (Grades PreK-2, MAX 16) VineyardAppCamp

  In each session, students will explore real scientific concepts through exciting experiments and creative projects designed just for young learners. From fizzy reactions and non-toxic slime to straw rockets and colorful neuron models, each session transforms big scientific ideas into hands-on, age-appropriate adventures. Using everyday materials, kids explore topics like static electricity, chemical reactions, and the five senses—all while building science-themed art they can be proud of. Designed for curious minds and crafty hands, this class helps children build confidence in asking questions, experimenting, and making connections to the world around them. It’s a playful, creative way to spark a lasting love of science—one fun project at a time!

  
  

  Mandarin (Grade K-5, MAX 14) Dr. Ding, Shipley MS & US Mandarin Teacher

  This fun-based after-school program introduces students to basic Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture through hands-on activities. Children will learn simple words and phrases while enjoying songs, crafts, games, storytelling, and food-making activities inspired by Chinese traditions and holidays. No prior language experience is needed—just curiosity and enthusiasm!