Fall 2024 Enrichment Programs

**Registration Open July 1st - September 4th**

To Register for Enrichment: Click Here!

Enrichment FAQs:

• Fall Enrichment Classes will begin the week of 9/9/24 and each class will run for 8 sessions with the following exceptions.
• 1. Little Vet School – 6 Sessions starting 9/9/24
  2. Chess Club – 8 Sessions starting 9/25/24
• ONLY current Westbriar Student are eligible to enroll.
• Enrichment classes will not be held on early dismissal days, no school days, inclement weather days, or if the classroom is not available for school programing.  As such, end dates vary by class and are subject to change.

Kiddo Registration FAQs:

• Registration will take place through our Third Party Vendor, Kiddo (with the exception of Art Club)
• Families must create an account in Kiddo prior to registration
• When you register for a class your registration will display as "Pending."
• Once a class reaches its minimum number of participants, the vendors will accept registrations in the order they are received. Your method of payment will not be charged until the class meets its minimum number of students and the vendor accepts your registration.
• Classes DO NOT display a live update with the number of available spots. Once a class reaches its maximum number of students the vendor WILL NOT accept any more registrations and the class will be removed from the Kiddo Registration page but it is not real time. If there is a class your student is interested in, please plan to register early as some classes will sell out. Vendors CANNOT exceed their maximum number of students.
• Each class has an assigned grade range. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these grade ranges.
• Once your registration is accepted and your method of payment is charged, there are NO REFUNDS.

Dismissal FAQs:

• All classes are held on Westbriar campus.
• Morning enrichment classes are 8:00am - 9:00am and students are dismissed directly from class.
• Afternoon enrichment classes are held from 4:15-5:15 and students are dismissed directly to afternoon enrichment at 4:05.
• Afternoon students will need to be picked up and signed out by a parent or guardian at 5:15pm if “PICK UP” is your dismissal choice.
• Parents/Guardians may select “WALK” as the dismissal preference if you want to allow your student to sign themselves out to leave. (Note: this option is not available for Kindergarten students)

Below is a schedule for our Fall 2024 enrichment classes. Those classes in BLUE meet in the morning before school and those in BLACK meet in the afternoon after school.

If you have any additional questions, please email Kristina Glines at wesptavp@gmail.com

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Nothing but Net 4-6 Little Vet School  K-5  (*6 classes)	h Coding with Fun   1-6  Mudskippers          K-6 Fall Games              K-6	Nothing but Net K-3 Ultimate Magic 2-6 Chess Club      K-6  Tiny Chefs       K-6	Soccer Fitness K-6  Robotics          1-6                       Spanish                K-6	Agility Training K-6  Art Safari        K-2  Minecraft Club 1-4

Art Safari: We are going to take a safari around the world! Visit a new country each lesson and learn about animals native to that location with a sprinkle of literature, dabble of games, and a whole lot of art. Grab your passport and discover the thrill of the hunt without leaving school! If you love art and animals this class is for you!!                                                                                                                                                                         FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Grades K-2

Chess Club (Magnus Chess Academy): We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state & national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time. This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time. All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.                      WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Grades K-6

Coding For Fun: This Stemtree’s Coding After School Program uses Scratch and teaches students the concepts of computer programming in a fun and interactive way, while developing their basic reasoning and problem-solving skills. We teach students how to create and develop computer programs (games, stories, etc.) instead of playing them. They will combine multimedia elements to create and share their own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art. Students will also create their own computer programs to implement computer games and combine multiple concepts taught throughout the program. It is important to note that children who attended our previous Stemtree camps or our after school program(s) have different activities and continue learning new STEM concepts based on their prior work with us.    TUESDAY AFTENOON, Grades 1-6

Little Veterinarian School – Dogs:  Does your child LOVE animals? In this class students will get to explore the world of a veterinarian. After “adopting” their very own plush puppy that they’ll get to keep, students will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam. These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, make healthy treats, and vaccinate their dog.  Students will go home with a variety of materials each week based on the lesson including lab coat, dog treat cut outs, water bowls, and more!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           -MONDAY AFTERNOON, Grades K-5.  **NOTE: 6 Classes**

Fall Games:  - Let's open the Fall Season with fitness and Fun! The Brazilian Soccer School and Coach Ed presents Fall Games! This activity is a fun way to get our kids back into the realm of sports and athleticism after summer break! In this class we will explore different sports such as soccer and football. This class is one that brings excitement for our youth through games such as freeze tag, handball and dodge ball-Monkey in the middle to name a few!                                                                                                                                                                                                TUESDAY AFTERNOONS, Grades K-6

Minecraft Club – Superheroes: The Minecraft world is in danger! In this class, students will learn coding fundamentals and use them to create powerful superheroes with special abilities. Each class creates a new opportunity for our coders to save the Minecraft world from a new danger! From traveling to a ruined city and exploring a frozen bunker to saving the White House and more! Students will have an amazing time putting their coding skills to the test! Projects include: Anvil Rain using commands and loops, Programmable Robot Bodyguard with selector variables, Gladiator using position variables and fill commands. Prior coding or Minecraft experience not required.                 FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Grades 1-4.

Mudskippers Pottery - Masters of Impressionism: Join us this Fall as we explore the exciting world of Impressionism! Learn about how these famous artists changed the world of art using their imaginations and explosions of color. In this class you’ll create pinch pots, coil pots, and slab hand-built pottery from start to finish. You’ll even get a chance to glaze your own pottery. Our materials are professional grade stoneware and get fired in our kiln making the pieces both beautiful and functional! Ready to explore? Come on and let's get muddy! TUESDAY AFTEROON, Grades K-6                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Nothing But Net (K-3): This program focuses on learning the basic fundamentals of basketball with group games like dribble freeze tag, dribble knockout and shooting contests.  In addition, we will learn the jump stop, chest/bounce/overhead passes as well as defensive positioning.  Each class will end with full court 5 v 5 games.                                                                                                                                             WEDNESDAY MORNING, Grades K-3

Nothing But Net (4-6): In this class we will start with ball handling drills, and full court passing, shooting drills, lay ups and work on rebounding and defense.  We will play small group basketball games as well as 5 v 5 full court.  This is a great way to get exercise, have some fun, and build basketball skills each and every week.                                                                                                                                                                    MONDAY MORNING, Grades 4-6

Robotics: All facets of our life are affected by engineering -- genetic, civil, software -- just to name a few. To be successful in the field of engineering, creative problem-solving abilities are a must. Robo-Fun uses the wonder and genius of robots to inspire students to learn engineering, apply their knowledge and skills of basic science, model construction, computer programming, and problem solving to explore STEM concepts. This program utilizes instructional time, assessments, and hands-on activities to reinforce key concepts and improve problem-solving skills while having fun. Robo-Fun is both a perfect introduction to the world of robotics for younger students and an opportunity to expand the knowledge base of older students. It is important to note that children who attended our previous Stemtree camps or our after-school program(s) have different activities and continue learning new STEM concepts based on their prior work with us. THURSDAY AFTERNOONS, Grades 1-6

Spanish: International School of Language (ISL) offers a comprehensive language program tailored for elementary school children who are either beginning to explore a foreign language or seeking to enhance their existing knowledge. Beyond language acquisition, our program also teaches culture and traditions of the language being studied. Throughout the program, students will explore various topics, with rotations occurring in each session. This ensures that students registering for subsequent sessions will encounter new and diverse content. Our classes maintain a small size to provide an optimal learning environment. Taught by native speakers who are seasoned educators in both language and culture, our instructors are known for their engaging, enjoyable, and motivating teaching styles. They seize every moment as an opportunity to encourage students to actively use and practice their speaking skills. To enhance the language learning experience, each program introduces a variety of games and activities that systematically develop the skills required for learning a second language.  THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Grades K-6

Soccer / Fitness Class: The Brazilian Soccer School and Coach Ed’s Soccer & Fitness class goes over the fundamentals of soccer and at the same time enhances the children's physical activity. Children will explore their natural disposition for having a spontaneous joyful approach to soccer while also maintaining their fitness levels at a high. Classes are for K-6th grade and focus on coordination, self esteem building and improving overall fitness levels. Even at these early age groups one can recognize individual talents and work towards letting them shine! THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Grades K-6 

Sports Agility Class: Presented by the Brazilian soccer School and Coach Ed, the focus of this class is helping students K-6 in mastering the technical skills needed in the game of soccer. The focus is to ensure our players are two-footed, and quick in movement and decision making, we also continue to develop their spatial awareness and ability to change the tempo and direction of the game. We incorporate principles of teamwork into the training and adopt multiple systems of play. They attain all these skills through exciting drills and practice scrimmages. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Grades K-6 

Tiny Chefs – Breakfast for Dinner:  Turn your favorite breakfast dishes into the main event as dinner options (with a few desserts thrown in just for fun). How about a cheddar-chive strata with fresh salsa? Carrot-potato pancakes with apple sauce? Maybe you’d prefer a more traditional French toast, dressed up with bananas and blueberries? Any way you slice it little chefs will love tucking into these comforting breakfast classics.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WEDNESDAY AFERNOON, Grades K-6       

Ultimate Magic – Blue Wand: OMG! The Blue Wand Magic class is coming to Westbriar! Blue Wand features our greatest card trick ever….this trick even fooled me the first time I experienced it!  Your students will also learn how to move objects with their mind, perform magic using monkeys and dinosaurs and more! More importantly they will discover the real secrets to becoming a true magician as each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build their confidence and communication skills. Each lesson comes with a custom magic prop, a top secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in an online video vault. This life changing program builds self-confidence and develops critical communication skills in a fun and unique way that is guaranteed to unlock your child’s potential and impact the rest of their life.                                                                              WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Grades 2-6

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NOTE: We never want cost to inhibit any student from participating in our programs. Some of our providers will be offering scholarships for students on free and reduced lunch. Please reach out to Ms. Tam for more information.

Contact Enrichment Program Coordinator Kristina Glines at wesptavp@gmail.com with any questions or for clarifications.