After-School Clubs (LS)

Friends’ Central Lower School is pleased to share our After-School Club offerings for the Spring. After-school clubs provide the opportunity to learn a new skill or nurture a budding passion. Spring clubs take place once a week from 3:05-4:05 pm* and will run from Monday, April 7 through Friday, May 23. 

*Pre-K club will end at 3:45 pm

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). Registration will open on Friday, March 21 at 9:00 am and close on Friday, April 4 at 10:00 pm. There will be no extensions for club registration and no refunds on club fees. Each club will cost $150. The cost of Pre-K club will be $100 due to the shortened club time of 40 minutes.

If students are not enrolled in Extended Day on the day of their club, students should be picked up promptly at the end of the club block. 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 the Director of Extended Day, Sabrina Johnson, at ExtendedDay@friendscentral.org.

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 Friday, March 21 at 9:00 am and close on Friday April 4 at 10:00 pm. 

MONDAY CLUBS

Craft Club with Teacher Shamir Shaw  
Let's get creative! Students will have a chance to stretch their imaginations, explore different forms of art, and create various pieces using a range of materials like dream catchers, masks, crowns, and much more. 
Grades K to 2nd • Min 6/Max 12 students 

Basketball Club with Coach Rudy Fabry
Meet me in the Gym for a shoot around! Join us as we develop our basketball skills, team skills, and life skills. You will improve your ball handling skills and learn more about the fundamentals of the game. We will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, team drills, and various team games.   
Grades 3rd to 5th • Min 8/Max 12 students

TUESDAY CLUBS

Spanish Club with Teacher Laura Soto 
¡Hola amigos, vengan a divertirse en el club Español! Hello Friends, come and have some fun in the Spanish club! In this club, our Pre-K students will learn many songs and dances related to Spanish culture. Students will learn new words and play different games in Spanish as well as make small crafts.
PreK Students Only • Min 6/Max 8 students
*Please note this club begins at 3:05 pm and will end at 3:45 pm 

Origami Club with Teacher Catherine Dawson
Come and explore the fun of folding (and unfolding) flat square sheets to make cool structures! We will be focusing on flowers, items of your own interests, and games to play with origami-made items. 
Grades 1st & 2nd • Min 8/Max 12 students 

Chess Club with Teacher Steve Rolfe and Teacher Taylor Bakeman
Students will have an opportunity to sharpen their skills and knowledge of chess while engaging in some friendly 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 novice and experienced chess players.
Grades 1st to 5th • Min 8/Max 14 students

WEDNESDAY CLUBS

Basketball Junior Club with Teacher Tina Tilghman 
You are never too young to dribble and shoot a basketball! Our Pre-K students will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot a basket. They will begin to learn the fundamentals of basketball, how to be a team player, what good sportsmanship is, and have fun.
Pre-K Students Only • Min 6/Max 10 students
*Please note this club begins at 3:05 pm and will end at 3:45 pm 

Craft Club with Teacher Shamir Shaw 
Being creative is a form of expression. Students will have a chance to stretch their imaginations, explore different forms of art, and create various pieces using a range of kits. Students will also try their hands at latch hooks - a craft that involves using a special tool to create a pile of yarn on a canvas to make rugs, wall hangings or pillows. 
Grades 3rd to 5th students • Min 6/Max 12 students

THURSDAY CLUBS

Wildlife Club with Teacher Taylor Bakeman
Come and practice your bird calls! Do you want to learn more about the birds, bugs, and mammals that surround our school and beyond? We will practice the skills to be a naturalist and better understand the creatures that we live among. We will also learn about the animals that live in our area, what plants and resources they rely on, and what we can do to support that ecosystem.
Grades K to 2nd • Min 6/Max 10 students

Soccer Club with Teacher Rahwa Hailu
Students will learn and practice their foot work, passing, and shooting skills. We will apply learned skills when players engage in game-like situations and scrimmages. Most importantly, players will also develop skills in teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship.
Grades 1st and 2nd • Min 8/Max 12 students

Ultimate Frisbee Club with Teacher Parker Lawrence 
Catch me if you can! Students will have a chance to learn the fundamentals of ultimate frisbee. This is a growing sport that will allow students to throw, catch, pass and work as a team to score points. Students will have fun and enjoy this outdoor sport as they learn about good sportsmanship and how to be a team player. All levels of experience are welcome.
Grades 3rd to 5th students • Min 6/Max 12 students

FRIDAY CLUBS

Tee-Ball Club with Teacher Sabrina Johnson
Our young students will begin to learn the fundamentals of baseball through Tee-Ball Club. Students will learn about ball catching, running bases, and how to hold a bat. Students will also learn about good sportsmanship, teamwork and, more importantly, how to have fun. Students should bring their own baseball cap to wear and a glove, if possible. Communal gloves and helmets will be available for the students to use.
Kindergarten Only • Min 10/Max 12 students