Classes are specially curated to meet the needs and desires of Caedmon families.
Most of our classes are intended for a mixed grade audience, allowing children to interact with peers from other homerooms. Each day includes diverse offerings, appealing to those interested in visual arts, design technology, sports, culinary arts, music, and more.
If there’s a new class you’d like to see added to the after school menu, please contact the Director of After School, Andrew Kagan.
Early Program and Kindergarten children learn stance, swing, and a variety of volleys in this introductory tennis class. Improvement in hand-eye coordination, focus, gross and fine-motor skills, along with fun, social interaction, is a guarantee.
Mondays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 18th through December 4th, 10 sessions
Early Program students engage in a wonderful journey of primary colors and mixing colors to compare their anticipated outcomes with the results. In addition, students will learn about artists in history and their associated patterns, techniques, and tools.
Mondays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 18th through December 4th, 10 sessions
Experienced Third, Fourth and Fifth graders ply their digital design and survival skills in this 60-minute onscreen adventure. Critical thinking and problem solving are at a premium in this fascinating Minecraft Edu world.
Mondays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 18th through December 4th, 10 sessions
Beginners and Early Program children learn to mix, chop, dice, and season an array of delicious dishes. Among the items on this fall’s menu are pumpkin pie, cinnamon buns, and apple dumplings. All goodies and a detailed recipe sheet come home with each chef after every class.
Mondays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 18th through December 4th, 10 sessions
Kindergarten, First, and Second grade students learn to mix, chop, dice, and season an array of delicious dishes, including pumpkin pie, cinnamon buns, and apple dumplings, this fall. All goodies and a detailed recipe sheet come home with each chef after every class.
Mondays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 18th through December 4th, 10 sessions
Second through Fifth grade students will become masters of the canvas in this more challenging painting class. The artists will incorporate various painting styles as they create images representing numerous styles and movements, including Classical, Abstract, and Impressionistic.
Mondays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 18th through December 4th, 10 sessions
To black holes, The Milky Way, and galaxies far away, these aspiring astronauts utilize a hands-on approach to learn fascinating details about life above the atmosphere. Planets, stars, asteroids, and a myriad of other space objects are just some of the subjects covered this fall.
Mondays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 18th through December 4th, 10 sessions
Traditional Fourth and Fifth grade gamers revel in the competition courtesy of character-building games like Clank, The Settlers of Catan, and Pandemic. Focus, executive functioning, cooperation, sportsmanship, and grace are benefits in addition to the fun.
Mondays, 3:40 – 5:00, September 18th through December 4th, 10 sessions
Early Program and Kindergarten children flourish in this high-energy soccer class. Fundamentals, including dribbling, one-touch, and two-touch passes, trapping, and shooting, along with fun games and fitness exercises, are included in each class. It’s a nonstop workout for youngsters.
Tuesdays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 19th through December 5th, 11 sessions
For Beginners and Early Program children, this “music training through movement” class incorporates rhythmic physical action as a prelude to the tempo, meter, and sound that defines music. Fun games, stories, and improvisation are hallmarks to each class.
Tuesdays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 19th through December 5th, 11 sessions
Kindergarten, First and Second grade students improve focus, stance, and balance while developing patience, self-control, core strength, and stamina. It’s a fun class with enormous cognitive, social-emotional, and physical benefits. Martial Arts uniform is included.
Tuesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 19th through December 5th, 11 sessions
Early Program and Kindergarten students pair their imaginations with the process of building unique games. These include, but are not limited to, card games and traditional board games. Key elements include role playing, asking questions, and prototyping.
Tuesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 19th through December 5th, 11 sessions
A variety of functional and sculptural pieces are the end products in this wondrous crafts class for Second through Fifth grade students. It takes patience, focus, and imagination as students use basic hand building techniques to bring their ideas from concept to artwork.
Tuesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 19th through December 5th, 11 sessions
Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students learn the medium of visual storytelling through comics and zine. This art form is a multi-step process that starts with a story and character sketches before advancing to art, graphic novels, and finally the creation of their own zine.
Tuesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 19th through December 5th, 11 sessions
Third, Fourth and Fifth graders develop computational thinking skills, which are paramount in breaking down and solving problems, while having fun in the Minecraft MakeCode application. Among the challenges are creating a treehouse and designing their own bedroom set.
Tuesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 19th through December 5th, 11 sessions
First, Second and Third graders learn the art of one-touch and two-touch passes in this fun but vigorous soccer workout. Goals and assists are aplenty as these young players begin to master an array of ball and trapping skills, key fundamentals to soccer success.
Tuesdays, 4:20 – 5:20, September 19th through December 5th, 11 sessions
The natural creativity and imagination for Beginners and Early Program children serves as the foundation in a class where students construct a bridge that spans a winding river or build a house out of straws that withstands the big bad wolf’s breath. These hands-on projects provide the ultimate in fun, engagement, and understanding building design and construction.
Wednesdays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 20th through December 6th, 10 sessions
Basic body awareness is enhanced for Early Program and Kindergarten students who take to the mat to learn forward and backward rolls, handstands, and more under the safe guidance of a gymnastics coach. Children will love this fun, creative, and physical form of expression.
Wednesdays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 20th through December 6th, 10 sessions
Kindergarten, First, Second and Third graders take self-expression to a new level as they follow the lead of known art movements and styles to create their own unique paintings. Aspiring artists will revel in the abundance and variety of works and methods covered this fall.
Wednesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 20th through December 6th, 10 sessions
This skills-based basketball class for Kindergarten and First graders teaches the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and proper shooting form and utilizes a variety of challenging games and vigorous exercises as reinforcement. There will be lots of sweat and fun in each class with full court games to wrap up the action.
Wednesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 20th through December 6th, 10 sessions
For Kindergarten and First graders still learning the various onscreen tools available, this visual design class introduces the concept of sustainability and the proper allocation of resources. Children have fun as they think critically and creatively in the fascinating world of Minecraft Edu.
Wednesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 20th through December 6th, 10 sessions
Early Program, Kindergarten, and First graders go in-depth while investigating the unique characteristics of a variety of animals, including but not limited to, bats, foxes, crocodiles, beavers, and polar bears. It’s an interactive class inspired by the live-action/animated tv series Wild Kratts.
Wednesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 20th through December 6th, 10 sessions
After debuting last year, the famous and beloved D & D returns this fall. Fourth and Fifth graders employ creative problem solving and cooperative work as they advance long-term plots and goals in this imaginative adventure world.
Wednesdays, 4:40 – 5:40, September 20th through December 6th, 10 sessions
It’s high-energy groovin’ as First through Fifth graders are introduced to Jazz and Hip Hop fundamentals. Students will have a lot of fun as they learn sequential movements while finding a welcoming space for individual creative expression. They’ll also improve coordination, core strength, stamina, and flexibility.
Wednesdays, 3:40 – 4:40, April 5th through June 7th, 10 sessions
Early Program and Kindergarten students learn the background stories behind each of the chess pieces as a precursor to game play. In addition, children develop math skills, critical thinking, focus, patience and executive functioning skills. New and returning students are welcome.
Thursdays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 21st through December 7th, 11 sessions
Beginners and Early Program students jam along with FunikiJam’s globe-trotting agents of rock in this immersive musical journey. This celebration of world music, which crosses through Mexico, Egypt, Japan, and several other nations, is a super fun way for children to develop auditory sense, rhythm, and language development.
Thursdays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 21st through December 7th, 11 sessions
With the ever-challenging Independent School Entrance Exam on the horizon, these Fifth graders learn critical skills covering math properties, verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, and essay writing. In addition, students will hone their test-taking strategies so they are best equipped to score well on the big day.
Thursdays, 3:40 – 5:00, September 21st through December 7th, 11 sessions
The foundations of solid basketball play for Second through Fifth graders are at the heart of this skills-based class. Students will develop their passing, dribbling, and shooting technique through a variety of fun exercises and activities. Full court games conclude each class.
Thursdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 21st through December 7th, 11 sessions
Kindergarten and First graders review core fundamentals as they expand upon their basic knowledge of the game before moving onto independent play. The Chess Advance style incorporates puzzles and questions which inspire children to think more critically about pieces, positions, and strategy.
Thursdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 21st through December 7th, 11 sessions
It’s high-energy groovin’ as First through Fourth graders are introduced to Jazz and Hip Hop fundamentals. Students will have a lot of fun as they learn sequential movements while finding a welcoming space for individual creative expression. They’ll also improve coordination, core strength, stamina, and flexibility.
Thursdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 21st through December 7th, 11 sessions
Following the Chess Advance method, experienced players from Second through Fifth graders will take their games to the next competitive level in this class. Students will learn more advanced strategies and game analysis while squaring off against one another and may represent Caedmon at local chess tournaments this fall.
Thursdays, 4:40 – 5:40, September 21st through December 7th, 11 sessions
Using the template of arcade games, Third, Fourth, and Fifth graders are tasked with creating brand new games. Concepts crucial to software development like variables and loops are at the heart of this coding and design class. Watch their problem-solving abilities and self-confidence soar.
Thursdays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 21st through December 7th, 11 sessions
Early Program and Kindergarten children discover the flowing grace and beauty of this introductory ballet class. Children will learn plies and eleves while rhythmically dancing to the creative sounds and stories accompanying each movement.
Fridays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 22nd through December 8th, 11 sessions
The fun game of table tennis continues this spring. It’s not just a good time among friends, but this class for First through Fifth graders builds eye-hand coordination, spatial awareness, reflexes, concentration, and sportsmanship.
Fridays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 22nd through December 8th, 11 sessions
Early Program and Kindergarten children take over this studio-based class with concentrations on techniques, surfaces, and mediums. Children’s own imaginations lead to open-ended explorations where self-expression can thrive in a guided setting.
Fridays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 22nd through December 8th, 11 sessions
Beginners and Early Program students learn the background stories behind each of the chess pieces as a precursor to game play. In addition, children develop math skills, critical thinking, focus, patience, and executive functioning skills. New and returning students are welcome.
Fridays, 3:40 – 4:20, September 22nd through December 8th, 11 sessions
This challenging class for First through Fifth graders requires students to choose the subjects of their sketches, including art, still life, photographs, and nature. Their aptitude for drawing accurately naturally improves through repetition and finding peace in the process.
Fridays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 22nd through December 8th, 11 sessions
Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade students will enhance their enjoyment of weekly NFL action with this focus on sports statistics. Watch the math skills soar with the calculation of each first down, touchdown and field goal.
Fridays, 3:40 – 4:40, September 22nd through December 8th, 11 sessions
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