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Winter Encore Club Registration Opens November 10 at 8:00 am.
Registration for 2023-2024 Winter Encore Clubs will open at 8:00 am on Friday, November 10. If you still see this message at that time, please refresh your browser.Read More
Encore Clubs offer opportunities for learning and discovering new passions beyond the typical school day. A rich array of developmentally appropriate clubs is offered to students in preschool through Grade 5. Clubs meet weekly and are offered Monday-Friday. Students are picked up from classrooms and provided a snack before clubs begin. There are three sessions during the year, fall, winter, and spring.
Time: Clubs run from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Cost: The registration fee for all clubs is $200 per session. Please see the registration form for specific pricing information.
Time: Clubs run from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Cost: The registration fee for all clubs is $200 per session. Please see the registration form for specific pricing information.
Schedule
Fall 2023 Schedule
Winter 2023-2024 Schedule
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Mondays
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Tuesdays
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Wednesdays
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Thursdays
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Fridays
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11/6
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11/7
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11/8
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11/9
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LS Conference Day
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11/13
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11/14
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Over
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Over
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Early dismissal
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11/20
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Over
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Over
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Over
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Over
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Winter 2023-2024 Schedule
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Mondays
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Tuesdays
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Wednesdays
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Thursdays
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Fridays
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11/27
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11/28
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11/29
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11/30
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12/1
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12/4
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12/5
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12/6
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12/7
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No Clubs - Early Dismissal
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12/11
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12/12
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12/13
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12/14
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No Clubs - Winter Break Begins at Dismissal
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No Clubs - Winter Break
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1/2
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1/3
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1/4
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1/5
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1/8
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1/9
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1/10
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1/11
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No Clubs - Early Dismissal
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No Clubs - MLK Day
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1/16
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1/17
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1/18
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1/19
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1/22
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1/23
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1/24
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1/25
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1/26
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1/29
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1/30
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1/31
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2/1
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2/2
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2/5
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2/6
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2/7
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2/8
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2/9
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2/12
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Over
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Over
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Over
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No Clubs - Early Dismissal
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No School
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Over
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Over
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Over
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2/23
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Winter 2023-2024 Encore Clubs
Mondays
Bombardment and Sports Fun (Grades 1-3, MAX 18): Ms. Vengels & Ms. Whelan
Join for extra sports fun! Dodging flying balls, kickball with all your might, basketball, volleyball, scooters, and more! Let’s have some fun!
Join for extra sports fun! Dodging flying balls, kickball with all your might, basketball, volleyball, scooters, and more! Let’s have some fun!
Pokemon Engineering using LEGO Materials (Grades K-2)
Calling all Pokemon trainers! With the Pokemon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokemon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokemon, and battle to see who will hold the title of the Pokemon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ‘em all!
Sculpture Lab (Grades 3-5): Ms. Clinkscales
Students will explore, discuss, and practice sculpture-making techniques and practices to create works of art. From recycled materials to plaster and more, each project will involve observation and creative problem solving. Students will also collaborate and learn more about art history and artist references. Projects covered: Abstract Wire Sculpture, Cardboard and Plaster, Name Sculpture, and Collaborative Mini Sculpture Challenges.
Students will explore, discuss, and practice sculpture-making techniques and practices to create works of art. From recycled materials to plaster and more, each project will involve observation and creative problem solving. Students will also collaborate and learn more about art history and artist references. Projects covered: Abstract Wire Sculpture, Cardboard and Plaster, Name Sculpture, and Collaborative Mini Sculpture Challenges.
STEAM Club (Grades PreK-2): Ms. Schafer
Each week students will read a different fairy tale and then complete a STEAM activity based on the story. The activities will be designed to inspire curiosity and innovative thinking. Students will work in small groups to encourage collaboration and cooperation. For example, students will design a new bed for Goldilocks, build a house that can’t be blown down by the big bad wolf, create a bridge that can hold the Billy goats gruff, and much more.
Each week students will read a different fairy tale and then complete a STEAM activity based on the story. The activities will be designed to inspire curiosity and innovative thinking. Students will work in small groups to encourage collaboration and cooperation. For example, students will design a new bed for Goldilocks, build a house that can’t be blown down by the big bad wolf, create a bridge that can hold the Billy goats gruff, and much more.
Tuesdays
Creative Craft Club (PreK-1): Ms. Weitzel
Come explore your creative and crafty side with a fun new activity each week. Projects will include drawing, painting, sand art, Perler beads, beading, paper crafts, and more!
Come explore your creative and crafty side with a fun new activity each week. Projects will include drawing, painting, sand art, Perler beads, beading, paper crafts, and more!
Dance Club (Grades 1-3): Ms.Way
Get on your dancing shoes! Dance Club is an inclusive and fun way for students to express themselves through the art of dance. Each Dance Club will start with a warm up then we will explore various dance styles, learn simple choreography, and have fun while building confidence and coordination. Open to all skill levels. Dance Club is where friendships are forged and the joy of dance is celebrated!
Get on your dancing shoes! Dance Club is an inclusive and fun way for students to express themselves through the art of dance. Each Dance Club will start with a warm up then we will explore various dance styles, learn simple choreography, and have fun while building confidence and coordination. Open to all skill levels. Dance Club is where friendships are forged and the joy of dance is celebrated!
Field Hockey (Grades K-4): Ms Whelan
Indoor field hockey, basic skills, fun games, and scrimmaging. Please wear shin guards and a mouth guard, hockey sticks will be provided.
Indoor field hockey, basic skills, fun games, and scrimmaging. Please wear shin guards and a mouth guard, hockey sticks will be provided.
Wednesdays
Pokemon Engineering using LEGO Materials (Grades K-2)
Calling all Pokemon trainers! With the Pokemon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokemon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokemon, and battle to see who will hold the title of the Pokemon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ’em all!
Calling all Pokemon trainers! With the Pokemon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokemon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokemon, and battle to see who will hold the title of the Pokemon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ’em all!
Rowing! (Grades 2-5, MAX 8): Coach Gavin-Wisniewski & Coach Luff
Rowing is a sport that brings people together like few other activities. Shipley’s State-of-the-art indoor rowing center on the Upper School Campus provides a safe, indoor rowing facility for students to explore this wonderful sport. We are asking that parents pick up their children at 4:15 at the Upper School, at our facility adjacent to the parking garage and tennis courts. Only a handful of schools across the country are able to offer a program like this, so be sure to take advantage of the great opportunity.
Rowing is a sport that brings people together like few other activities. Shipley’s State-of-the-art indoor rowing center on the Upper School Campus provides a safe, indoor rowing facility for students to explore this wonderful sport. We are asking that parents pick up their children at 4:15 at the Upper School, at our facility adjacent to the parking garage and tennis courts. Only a handful of schools across the country are able to offer a program like this, so be sure to take advantage of the great opportunity.
Sewing and Crafts (Grades 2-5, MAX 13): 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.
Tennis (Grades 2-5): Mr. Caddle
Yoga (Grades PreK-2): Mrs. Wattles
Children will be introduced to various yoga techniques focusing on basic strengthening, toning and balancing skills that promote self-control, improved focusing, better coping skills, and coordination.
Thursdays
Young Rembrandts (Grades PreK-5, minimum of 8 to run)
What do a winter owl, unicorn, city perspective, and silly snowman have in common? They are all brand new lessons that our club students will draw with us this winter session! No experience necessary, and all the supplies are provided. Sign up your child today for our fun educational drawing club!
What do a winter owl, unicorn, city perspective, and silly snowman have in common? They are all brand new lessons that our club students will draw with us this winter session! No experience necessary, and all the supplies are provided. Sign up your child today for our fun educational drawing club!
Fridays
Bombardment (Grades 4-5 ONLY- MAX of 40 students): Mrs. Early & Mr. Kellett
Shining Knights Chess (Grades 1-5, minimum of 8 to run)
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 skills, come to 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 your parents or win tournaments in other states, come join us and learn how to play chess or play better 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 skills, come to 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 your parents or win tournaments in other states, come join us and learn how to play chess or play better chess!
Registration
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Registration for 2023-2024 Winter Encore Clubs is Now Open
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Winter Encore Club Registration Opens November 10 at 8:00 am.
Registration for 2023-2024 Winter Encore Clubs will open at 8:00 am on Friday, November 10. If you still see this message at that time, please refresh your browser.
The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
