AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Dungeons & Dragons with Louis
For Grades 7th-8th
Dungeons & Dragons is a “TTRPG” (Table Top Role Playing Game) in which players first create and then control their own unique, fantasy world adventures – perhaps a high elven sorceress, a dragon-born druid, a hill tribe barbarian, or any of a thousand other possibilities – each with their own individual, player-generated backstories, strengths, weaknesses, and magic abilities. The “PC” (Player Characters) strategically join forces to seek treasure, battle monsters, and fulfill quests in a collaborative, interactive storytelling environment, populated with “non-player” creatures ranging from malicious and evil to jovial and kind-hearted. Please note that Dungeons & Dragons – “D&D” for short – involves “PG movie” – level make-believe violence and scary elements, as well as lots of “fun mathematics” on the fly, involving simple but quick addition, subtraction, and calculations of odds. This club’s specific D&D world will have realistic “dark and eerie” themes, but will be tailored to both the school environment and the age/preferences of the players. The Dungeon Master (DM) is our 8th Grader Louis with support from a school staff member.
Mondays 3:45-5:30 (7th-8th Grade) 13 weeks $390
No classes on: 1/20, 2/17, 3/10, 3/17, 5/19
Tang Soo Do with Hellen
For Grades 3rd-6th
Tang soo do is a traditional Korean martial art that teaches punching, kicking, self-defense skills, and forms. At its foundation are the seven tenets of tang soo do: integrity, concentration, perseverance, respect and obedience, humility, self-control, and indomitable spirit. Benefits of tang soo do training include self-confidence and self-esteem, physical fitness and balance, discipline, and respect, all while having fun and building friendships.
Hellen has been practicing tang soo do since 2017 and is a second-degree black belt. She has been a certified instructor with the World Tang Soo Do Association since 2022.
Thursdays 3:30-4:30 $450
Fiber Arts with Jessica
For Grades 5th-8th Grade
Wednesdays 3:45-5:30 $450
No classes on Mar 12, Mar 19, Ap 30
Soccer with Bret
For 1st-4th Grade
Join Bret and your friends after school to play soccer! This program provides students the opportunity to play and learn about soccer, get bodies moving, and engage them in teamwork.
Starts on February 5th. No class on 4/30. Last class on May 21.
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 $350
Puppet Making with Ree
For Grades 2nd-5th
Join Ree in puppet making magic. Students will have a chance to learn to create basic stick puppets, hand puppets, and a small marionette.
Starts on February 14th till March 21.
Fridays 3:30-4:30 $150
Volley Ball with Ree
For Grades 5th – 8th
Starts on April 4th.
Fridays 3:30-4:30 $175
Chess Club with Adelyn
For Grades 5th-8th
Chess club is where students can come together after school to learn and play chess together! Any level of skill is welcome! If you’re brand new to chess, we will teach you the basics and if you’ve played chess before we will learn and develop our skills together. I am by no means a chess master, but I’ve enjoyed chess since I was very young and appreciate the creativity and mental flexibility it encourages. So, come give the chess club a try!
Thursdays 3:45-5:15 $450
No classes: 2/6, 3/14, 3/21
Girls on the Run
Piano with Kirsten “Miles”
For 1st – 8th Grade
Piano lessons offer your child an opportunity to develop musicality, fine motor control, personal expression, self-discipline, and positive self-esteem, along with the ability to overcome challenges through problem solving, persistence, and dedication. Learn the basics of note reading, piano technique, and music theory. Find joy and meaning in the music as well as in the process of learning to play the piano.
Kirsten “Miles” Lawson has been teaching for 15 years in Santa Fe and this will be her 10th year at Arts & Sciences. Miles is a classically trained pianist with a bachelor’s degree in arts with a focus on music from Antioch College and a musical theater performance certificate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Tuesdays Cost: $181.90 per month (paid to Miles). 30 min lesson slots from 3pm-5pm.
To Register for Piano Lessons, contact Miles directly for time slots available and payment. 505-310-2682 or stroicielka@gmail.com
Technology & Science Program
For 3rd – 6th Grade
Michael Sheppard from Big Sky Learning offers an exciting Technology and Sciences after-school program! Two weekly programs will be offered for the spring semester.
Wire Warriors (Tuesdays)
In this thrilling program, students will design and build their own two-motor battle bot that jousts high above the ground on a stretched cable. Participants will develop engineering skills and have a blast creating their very own battling machine! This program runs for ten weekly sessions starting Tuesday, January 7th till March 11th.
Limited spots: Only 12 Students
Dates: Tuesdays, starting Jan 7th from 3:30-5:00pm. $475 (includes all materials)
Lightsabers (Thursdays)
For Star Wars fans and aspiring filmmakers, this program is a dream come true! Students will create their own high-power LED lightsaber and film epic battle scenes in front of a green screen. This program runs for ten weekly sessions starting Thursday, January 9th till March 13th.
Limited spots: Only 12 Students
Dates: Thursday, starting Jan 9th from 3:30-5:00pm. $475 (includes all materials)
To Register: Contact Michael directly at bigskylearning@gmail.com
