Aftercare & Enrichment

Aftercare Program

WDS’s Aftercare program is currently suspended for Fall 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions. This decision will be revisited at the end of 2021 with the hope of reinstating Aftercare in Spring 2021.

Our Aftercare is a fee-based program and runs until 5:30 each day. It’s a well-run, enjoyable program for all ages, with opportunities to play, have social time, do homework or create art.

From toddlers to teens, it is a beautiful example of kids playing with and taking care of each other in a safe, inclusive environment.

All Afterschool Enrichment class registrations are done through our parent/student portal: Click Here to Register For ASE.

Afterschool Enrichment (ASE)

WDS’s Afterschool Enrichment program and schedule is currently being developed for Fall 2021. Offerings may be limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

All ASE class registrations are done through our parent/student portal: Click Here to Register For ASE.

The After School Enrichment Program is fee-based and features a wide range of options for kids of all ages and interests.

There are typically three sessions that last 8-10 weeks each. Enrichment teachers are WDS teachers and outside community members.

There are classes in art, literature, outdoor adventures, theatre, STEM, and several physical disciplines (archery, karate, parkour, yoga).

ASE programs offer excellent opportunities for students to learn, grow, connect to the environment and interact with others across grade levels.

To be admitted to class(es), tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration via e-check only.

Classes may be dropped after the first scheduled class, with full refund. Tuition is not refundable after second class.

Below is a sample list of Afterschool Enrichment classes offered in previous years.

ASE SPRING 2020 DESCRIPTIONS

MONDAY

BEGINNER KNITTING
Instructor: Heidi Quick
3:20pm – 5:00pm
3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/20, 3/27, 5/4, 5/11
4th – 12th Grade
$100 + $10 material fee

Learn the basics of beginner knitting including casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and casting off. We’ll use knit squares to sew together to make various projects. Samples can be provided for interest and inspiration.

SUSTAINABLE SEWING GRADES K-3
Instructor: Eliza Edge
3:30pm-4:30pm
3/9, 3/30, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
K-3rd Grade
$100

Join the founder of Cahoots Co., the children’s clothing rental company, for a creative sewing workshop where kids will learn to make clothes more beautiful and sustainable: adding embellishments and fun patches and designs.

WAYFINDER
Instructor: Judson Packard
3:30pm-5:00pm
3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1
2nd-12th Grade
$225

Adding foam swordplay to the schoolyard classic, our version of Capture The Flag is much more active, dynamic and team-oriented than its tag-based counterpart. In one of our CTF classes, students can expect to engage in numerous active games that push the boundaries between competitive and cooperative interaction, learning to act out high-intensity physical play safely and responsibly. The evolving complexity of our games will force them to build both leadership and team-building skills.

TUESDAYS

KARATE
Instructor: Chris Hawkins
Tues: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
Thurs: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

PS-1st Grade 3:20pm to 3:55pm
2nd-4th Grade 3:55pm to 4:40pm
$260

5th Grade-Up Grade 4:40pm to 5:40pm
$405

Karate master Chris Hawkins returns to WDS with his popular karate classes for all levels. NOTE: Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

WEDNESDAYS

ARCHERY
Instructor: Lewis Berns
3:30pm-5:00pm
3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
2nd -12th Grade
$330

Develop physical awareness and mindfulness through traditional archery. The program follows a consistent structure that allows for both intensive study of archery form and function, as well as dynamic games, visual arts integration and fun that can only be had with a bow in your hand. Program runs both indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.

Equipment is provided.

BREATH, STRETCH AND ROAR!
Instructor: Leah Novak
3:30pm to 4:30pm
3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
K-2nd Grade
$240

Join Leah and Toni for Yoga and Mindfulness for kids. Using music, breathing exercises and yoga poses we will work our minds and bodies, creating warmth and energy as well as calm and focus. Our little yogis will fly like butterflies, roar like dragons, go on imaginary adventures and more as they experience the playfulness and challenges of yoga. Children will do balancing poses to help us explore focus and perseverance and guided meditations to help us strengthen our imagination and comprehension.

THURSDAYS

KARATE
Instructor: Chris Hawkins
Tues: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
Thurs: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

PS-1st Grade 3:20pm to 3:55pm
2nd-4th Grade 3:55pm to 4:40pm
$260

5th Grade-Up 4:40pm to 5:40pm
$405

Karate master Chris Hawkins returns to WDS with his popular karate classes for all levels. NOTE: Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
Instructor: Tim Sutton & Mike Phillips
3:30pm to 5:00pm
3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
3rd – 5th Grade
$300

Ever wanted to work with Tim and Mike in the Media Center? Now’s your chance! In this introductory media arts workshop, students will work in small groups to produce mini-movies, stop-motion animations, green screen interstitials, fake commercials, etc. Some films may even make it to the big screen for our world famous WDS Film Festival!! Whether you want to be in front of the camera or behind it, this will be a hands on experience for those in 3rd through 5th grade.

WOODLAND FAIRY FUN
Instructor: Julie Cook
3:15pm to 4:45pm
3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 5/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
K – 3rd Grade
$200 + $20 material fee

An opportunity for girls & boys ages 5-8 to connect with their inner fairy or elf! Join Julie in fairy & nature-inspired crafts and activities, imaginative play and creative movement – all in the spirit of the joy and magic of childhood.

SATURDAYS

CERAMICS FOR ADULTS
Instructor: Inyo Charbonneau
3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/6
10:00am to 12:00pm
This is an adult class for ages 16 and above
$150+$25 material fee
Drop in rate of $35 per class, includes material fee.

This class is for all ability levels from novice to more expert. Hand building and throwing will be taught along with glazing techniques.

READING & WRITING SAT PREP COURSE
Instructor: Dana Bonarrigo
3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25
9:00am to 11:00am
10th-12th Grade
$240+$5 material fee

In this SAT prep course, we will learn about the format of the SAT as well as tips for answering difficult questions. We will do a variety of practice sections and review them in a variety of individual, small group, and whole group configurations. Please note that we will not be covering the math sections, but we will work with both the reading and essay sections.

SPRING BREAK

WAYFINDER
Instructor: Judson Packard
9:00am-3:00pm
4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/9, 4/10
2nd-12th Grade
$400