After-School Clubs (LS)

Friends’ Central Lower School is pleased to share our After-School Club offerings for the fall! After-School Clubs provide the opportunity to learn a new skill or nurture a budding passion. Fall clubs take place once a week from 3:05-4:05 pm and will run from Monday, September 23, through Friday, November 15, 2024.

In order to secure enrollment in a club, you must pay when you register; otherwise, your registration will be null and void. Spaces fill up quickly, so please pay at the time of registration in order to ensure confirmation for your child(ren). There will be no extensions for club registration and no refunds on club fees. Each club is $150, with the exception of Cooking Club which is $160 to offset the cost of supplies.

If students are not enrolled in Extended Day on the day of their club, they should be picked up promptly at 4:15 pm. Please note that students in mixed grade levels will be participating in clubs together. Club days will not be made up if the school is closed for any reason.

If you have any questions, please email Director of Extended Day Sabrina Johnson at ExtendedDay@friendscentral.org.

Click here to register. Registration will open on Monday, Sept 9 at 9:00 am and close on Friday, Sept. 20 at 11:30 pm. 

MONDAY CLUBS

Lego/Board Game Club with Teacher Jasmine Kinsey

In this club, students will build many creations with legos and participate in building challenges. Students will also play a variety of age-appropriate board games with friends such as Operation, Checkers, Jr. Monopoly, Yeti Spaghetti, and so much more. 
Grades K to 1st • Min 8/Max 12 students 

Art Exploration Club with Ms. Claudia Parra 
Let's have fun creating this fall while exploring different art techniques and learning about famous artists. In this class, we will draw, paint, color, collage, and sculpt using two-dimensional and three-dimensional materials. Students will be able to expand their creativity and imagination all while having fun in art. 
Grades K to 1st • Min 6/Max 8 students 

Multicultural Dancing with Teacher Shamir Shaw
This season, we will learn a range of different multicultural dance genres such as African and Latin movements. This club will rotate different dances biweekly (A-week) African (B-week) Latin. This club will be exciting and fun as students learn the art of dancing while getting familiar with different styles of dancing around the world. This club is great for students who love moving, want to learn how to dance, or already have dance experience. 
Grades 3rd to 5th • Min 6/Max 10 students 

Nature/Gardening  Club with Mr. Chris Guides 
Do you like creating things from nature? If so, this may be the club for you! Students will create gardens on our campus as we learn about how plants and animals coexist. They will spend time outside using various gardening tools and learn about different plants and trees around campus. They will also create signs and literature that will be posted throughout campus for the entire school community to see and learn about. Students are encouraged to bring their own rain boots for the club. 
Grades 3rd to 5th • Grade Min 8/Max 12 students  

TUESDAY CLUBS

Chess Club with Teacher Steve Rolfe and Assistant Teacher Parker Lawrence 
In Chess Club, students will sharpen their skills and knowledge of this great game while engaging in some friendly chess matches with each other. We will review basic rules and objectives, names and positions of chess pieces, as well as some tips and tricks to improve their game over time. All levels are welcome to join the club. Students will be separated into groups for advanced/beginners experience.
Grades 1st to 5th • Min 8/Max 16 students 

Cooking Club with Teacher Robbie Goldwein 
Cooking Club will introduce students to some amazing new foods with a focus on fruits, vegetables, and grains. We will learn some amazing kitchen skills that many adults don’t even know. Students will learn about the following kitchen/knife safety, recipe reading, nutrition, teamwork, and much more. *Please note this will be an allergy-friendly cooking class.*
Grades 3rd to 5th • Min 8/Max 10 students 

Mixed Media Art Club with Teacher Amy Kiely
Students will have an opportunity to create with a variety of materials and techniques from drawing and painting to painting and sculpture. This club will allow students to use their imagination to create beautiful artwork. Are you the next Picasso?
Grades 2nd to 3rd • Min 6/Max 10 students 

WEDNESDAY CLUBS

Playground Games with Ms. Tina Tilghman 
Meet me on the playground! Students will have a chance to learn a variety of different playground games/activities. They will be introduced to a number of different classic activities, such as Double Dutch, single rope jumping, Hop Scotch, jaxes, and fan favorites such as handball, kick ball and 4-square. 
Grades 3rd to 5th • Min 6/Max 8 students 

Multicultural Dancing with Teacher Shamir Shaw
This season, we will learn a range of different multicultural dance genres. Let's explore African and Latin movements. This club will rotate different dances biweekly (A-week) African (B-week) Latin. This club will be exciting and fun as students learn the art of dancing while getting familiar with dances around the world. 
Grades K to 2nd • Min 8/Max 10 students 

THURSDAY CLUBS

Nature/Gardening Club with Mr. Chris Guides
Are you a budding Gardener? Do you love plants and animals? If so, this club may be the club for you. Students will create gardens on our campus as we learn about how plants and animals coexist. They will spend time outside using various gardening tools and learn about different plants and trees around campus. They will also create signs and literature that will be posted throughout campus for the entire school community to see and learn about. Students are encouraged to bring their own rain boots for the club. 
Grades K to 2nd • Grade Min 8/Max 10 students