After School

Berkeley Carroll After School Program Students Posing with Their Skateboards

After School Enrichment Courses

After School enrichment at Berkeley Carroll is designed to provide children with enjoyable and educational experiences in the creative arts, the sciences, and athletics.

Courses are developed for a variety of age and interest levels and taught by Berkeley Carroll faculty members as well as other experienced professionals during three sessions: fall, winter, and spring.

Most courses meet once a week, for a period of 8-13 weeks. Times, exact dates of course meetings, and fees are indicated in the course descriptions below.

Course Registration

Course registration for Fall 2024 is online ONLY through Veracross and will open Wednesday, August 21st at 6pm. Families will need to log into their Veracross account to access the After School enrichment course registration.

Enrichment Courses are filled on a first-come, first served basis. Popular courses fill up very quickly after registration begins, so please plan accordingly. Registration is ongoing until Wednesday, September 4th. Fall 2024 courses begin September 9th and finish November 22nd.

Lower School students enrolled in an after school enrichment course can attend the playgroup at no additional cost until 6:00pm.

If you are interested in a course that is already full, please contact afterschool@berkeleycarroll.org and you will be added to a waitlist. If enough students are interested, there may be an opportunity to add a second section of a class that is full.

Mondays - Enrichment Courses

Dates:

9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/11 and 11/18 (9 classes)

Beginner Crocheting (Grades 2-4) $495

Instructor: Rhean Bellille
Maximum: 10 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Explore the art of crochet in our beginner-friendly course! Learn the fundamentals, how to stitch, read patterns and create your own cozy projects. No prior experience needed to unleash your creativity with yarn and hook!

Bob Ross Painting (Grades K - 2) $495

Instructor: CinemaKidz
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

"All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind." - Bob Ross. This one of a kind class combines art, acting, filmmaking and editing for a fun hands-on time with CinemaKidz! The class begins with learning and practicing fun painting techniques with friends, using a variety of tempera and watercolor paints, various brushes, a tabletop wooden easel and several canvases. Once kids have some painting skills down, participants will move on to planning their tv persona and the concept of their very own painting and art show. Every student will receive a custom painting kit including a fun costume element which they will take home at the end of the course. Kids will film and edit their show(s), and explore both hands-on art as well as media and technology elements.

Digital Photography (Grade 3 - 4) $495

Instructor: Darryl Ebanks
Maximum: 10 students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This course is designed for students to develop their photographic eye by learning techniques to control light, shadows, aperture, shutter speed and other skills to photograph the things they love. By the end of the course, the students will each have a collage of images that will represent their time in the winter. We will be learning portraiture, still life, landscape and photo-journalistic style pictures.

Duckling Swim (Grade PK4) $550

Instructor: Lucie Rosalia
Maximum: 5 students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn the basics of swimming and water safety, while building confidence and having fun in the water. Skills taught include: breath control, kicking, bobbing, arm movement and floating. Pool safety and positive group behaviors are emphasized.

Endangered Species: Eco Art Explorers (Grade PK4 - K) $495

Instructor: Erin Mcgill
Maximum: 12 students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Each week animal and art lovers will learn fun facts about endangered species while they create an eco master piece. Students will learn many art making techniques such as printmaking, sculpture, and textile arts all while using up-cycled materials. Some projects will include woven sea turtles, tiger monotypes, papier mache elephants and more.

Gator Swim (Grade K) $550

Instructor: Nick Gravelle
Maximum: 5 students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn to coordinate arm and leg movements, while swimming independently. Skills taught include streamline kicking, breath control, free style, elementary backstroke, dolphin kicks and basic sculling techniques.

Musical Theater Workshop (Grade 3 - 4) $495

Instructor: Ashley Semrick
Maximum: 12 students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Musical theater, karaoke style! If you love to sing, dance and act, join us for this Musical Theater Workshop. Together we will learn famous musical songs from stage and film, and we will add choreography as well. Performing solo is not required. We will be working in large and small groups.

Puppetry (Grade K) $495

Instructor: Tanya Khordoc
Maximum: 10 students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Study puppetry with BC Kindergarten Teacher and Co-Artistic Director of Evolve Puppets. We will explore different styles of puppetry, from rod puppets to simple marionettes and everything in between. Students will learn why certain styles of puppetry are used and the principles of puppet manipulation. We will take inspiration from age-old traditions as well as from contemporary puppetry. Students will leave the class with a good understanding of how to adapt and make puppets on their own using techniques learned in class!

Spotlight Stars (Grades PK4 - 1) $495

Instructor: Amanda Spilinga
Maximum: 12 students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Step into the spotlight and unleash your inner performer in this dynamic and exhilarating class! Dive into the world of musical theater, belting out Broadway hits and switch gears to rick the stage with pop music karaoke. It's a high-energy, supportive space where every voice is celebrated. Build confidence, develop your vocal skills and join a community of music lovers. Ready to take the stage? The mic is yours - let's make some musical magic!

STEAM Stories & Challenges (Grades 1 - 2) $495

Instructor: Angelica Zamudio
Maximum: 8 students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Students will use the BC Design Process to solve STEAM challenges. Each new challenge will be introduced by reading a picture book and students will use the Design Process - Think, Plan, Do, Review - to find creative solutions to the challenge. They will create models and prototypes, test their work and implement peer and teacher feedback.

Track & Field (Grades 1 - 4) $495

Instructor: BC Varsity Coaches
Maximum: 20 students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

In this course, students will learn the essential skills of Track & Field! Some of the areas of students will focus on are running, jogging, sprinting, packing, jumping, hurdling, relays, throwing and eventually incorporating field event training. By participating in this course, students will gain an appreciation for the sport, improve their ability to collaborate with peers and will hopefully develop a lifelong drive to stay active.

Tuesdays - Enrichment Courses

Dates:

9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12 & 11/19 (10 classes)

Beginner Chess (Grades 1 - 4) $550

Instructor: Zavier Barnhart
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This course teaches the rules and basic of chess play, stressing critical thinking and techniques that incorporate math/logic skills. Students are taught good sportsmanship and to treat every loss as an opportunity to improve.

Gymnastics (Grades PK4 - 2) $550

Instructor: Gymstars
Maximum: 20 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Students will encounter action-packed lessons, learning exciting skills and movement routines that motivate and challenge! Students will start by warming up with lively music; next they will condition with cross mat tumbling. Then our gymnasts are led through an obstacle course of gymnastic skills as they master the challenge in their paths; all while having tremendous amounts of fun!

Jewelry Making & Weaving (Grade K) $550

Instructor: Nelly Agron
Maximum: 10 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Design and make your own jewelry collection of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings, using colorful beads. Learn how to design different patterns to make your pieces unique and personal. Wear them or give them to your friends. This course will also explore weaving, which is one of the oldest forms of art, encouraging creative thinking and problem solving. It strengthens fine motor skills, hand eye coordination and teaches patience.

Learning Mandarin (Grades 1 - 4) $550

Instructor: Manhattan Mandarin
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Mandarin is coming to Berkeley Carroll! Students will sing, dance, paint and play as they build the foundations upon which to learn Mandarin. The class will be divided into beginner and heritage sections for those who speak at home. This is a wonderful place to begin the journey to fluency and we're here to help every step of the way.

Make a Musical: Once Upon a Time (Grades 1 - 2) $550

Instructor: Child's Play
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Students spend the session exploring beloved musicals through improvisation, dance and music. Join us as we go "Into the Woods" to reverse the curse of an enchantress, and connect the dots of our fairy tales through song and dance. Singing songs as Cinderella, Jack, and Little Red, we'll work together to climb beanstalks, wear glass slippers to a ball, and adventure to grandmother's house. Led by professionally-trained actors, kids flex their imaginative muscles and learn the basics of vocal warm-ups, character development, singing and choreography.

Mini Movers (Grades PK4 - K) $550

Instructor: Curated Care
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Little ones will explore the fundamentals of movement and dance, as we move through beat and rhythm structures and groove through fun and funky tunes!

MIT Scratch (Grades 2 - 4) $550

Instructor: Shed Design
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Students will work collaboratively to create animations and games using Scratch. Scratch is a platform and online community developed by MIT designed to teach kids how to write code. In addition to learning basic programming concepts, students will discover how working as a team can make bigger ideas come to life. We'll develop our projects together as we strive to incorporate everyone's ideas and talents and provide constructive feedback along the way. At the end of the course, we'll share our work with the online Scratch community,

Puppetry Skits (Grades PK4 - 2) $550

Instructor: CinemaKidz
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This course is all about creative building, storytelling and working together to make a TV Show! Over this hand-on course, children will build several types of puppets, and utilize film technology to bring their characters to life in a series of fun short skits. Think projects like The Dark Crystal to Sesame Street! Kids explore different puppetry styles, creating several exciting puppets of their own, and learn to bring their character to life with basic puppet manipulation, voice acting and interactive storytelling! Kids will learn how important working together is when they help one another create scenes. Kids work together to manipulate the movements of their puppet, while other film and act out the scene using their voice, as well as act in the skits themselves. Participants will experiment with various creative techniques to film these skits, using green screens and stop motion to name a few. After production wraps, children will take home the puppets they made and an original puppet show!

Slime Lab (Grades PK4 - K) $550

Instructor: Paper Playground
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Come get messy with us! In this hands-on class, students will learn everything they need to know to make their own slime. We will cover the basics of making slime and work our way to creating advance recipes that include special ingredients like foam beads and thermochromic (color-changing!) pigment. Measuring, mixing, and troubleshooting are all part of this awesome sensory experience!

Video Editing Adventures (Grades 2 - 4) $550

Instructor: Amanda Spilinga
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Embark on an exciting journey into the captivating world of video editing with our enriching video editing adventures! In this course, students will explore the art of visual storytelling, discovering the power of editing to create compelling narratives and captivating videos. Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, they'll unleash their creativity, master editing techniques and craft their own cinematic masterpieces. With access to cutting-edge software, they'll gain hands-on experience, honing their technical skills while experimenting with different styles. Our mission is to spark a passion for video creation, boost confidence and nurture the budding talents of young video editors.

Wednesdays - Enrichment Courses

Dates:

9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/3 and 11/20 (11 classes)

Chess Masters (Grades 1 - 4) $605

Instructor: Zavier Barnhart
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This course is for students who already have a grasp on how all the pieces move, understand check and checkmate, and are ready to delve into the principles of logical play, including all three phases of chess (opening, middlegame and endgame). Students will have the option of competing in a tournament. Please note: If your student knows how all the pieces move and knows about concepts such as developing, castling, attacking the center and how to get out of check, they are ready for the masters class.

Duckling Swim (Grade PK4) $66

Instructor: Lucie Rosalia
Maximum: 5 students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fashion Design Fun (Grades 2 - 4) $605

Instructor: Amanda Spilinga
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This captivating program is designed to ignite creativity, encourage self-expression and thrill students with the art of fashion design. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, young fashion enthusiasts will delve into the world of fabrics, sketch their design ideas and bring their unique fashion visions to life. Using colors, textures and intricate details, they'll watch their fashion concepts come alive, bolstering their artistic abilities and nurturing a sense of accomplishment. This course offers engaging crafting projects related to fashion, from style accessories like bracelets and headbands to designing fabric prints.

Gator Swim (Grade K) $660

Instructor: Nick Gravelle
Maximum: 10 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Intro to Sewing (Grades 1 - 2) $605

Instructor: Paper Playground
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This introductory sewing class teaches students the basics of hand sewing. Through fun projects life sewing animal stuffies, emoji pillows and pizza pouches, students will learn how to sew a running stitch, whipstitch and more!

Lego Builders (Grades PK4 - K) $605

Instructor: Curated Care
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Little ones will be exposed to architecture and design with weekly lessons to prompt them to build Lego creations inspired by the urban world around them.

Multisports (Grades 1 - 4) $605

Instructor: BC Varsity Coaches
Maximum: 20 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This course is designed for children looking to develop their athletic and cooperation skills in a positive, fun and organized learning atmosphere. Working under the guidance of experiences coaches, students will explore a variety of different sports and games, including capture the flag, four square, soccer, basketball, flag football, running and volleyball. Students will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through drills, games and scrimmages.

Music Videos (Grades PK4 - 1) $605

Instructor: CinemaKidz
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-starts, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.

Teamwork Titans (Grades K - 1) $605

Instructor: Kodely
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Prepare for an exciting workshop focused on collaboration, communication, and problem-solving! Build strong teams, hone communication skills, and tackle fun challenges. Become Teamwork Titans through interactive activities, equipped to conquer any challenge with effective communication and teamwork.

Theater Adventures (Grades PK4 - K) $605

Instructor: Child's Play
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Children will expand their imaginations as they embark on magical travels, dive into ocean adventures, act out fairy tales, improvise animal characters and more! Using their bodies, voices and minds, students reinterpret classic and contemporary children's literature and are inspired to create their adventures. These classes help kids explore empathy, learn to collaborate and boost their self-esteem in a fun, joyous environment. Through inspiration and theater, your child will enjoy a creatively fulfilling session!

Tie Dye Madness (Grades 1 - 4) $605

Instructor: Rhean Bellille
Maximum: 10 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Does your student love colors and patterns? Are they fans of being creative with clothing? Does your student enjoy fashion designing? Then they'll love tie dye madness! Students will put their creativity to the test and design their own clothing with tie dye.

Thursdays - Enrichment Courses

Dates:

9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 and 11/21 (10 classes)

Abada-Capoeira (Grades 1 - 4) $550

Instructor: The A.C.E.
Maximum: 16 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Capoeira is the most fun, dynamic activity you could do! It is played as a partner game where there are two winners in the spirit of competition. The physical aspects promote good balance, strength and flexibility, while the mental aspects encourage improvisation, strategic thinking and progressive achievement. Capoeira is a great way to stay physically fit, enjoy learning the music and Portuguese language and celebrate Afro-Brazilian culture. Come and see just how far you can go!

Broadway Stars (Grades PK4 - 1) $550

Instructor: Amanda Spilinga
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

In this enchanting experience, young performers will discover the magic of musical theater, learning to sing, dance and act like true Broadway starts. Through interactive lessons and engaging activities, students will unleash their creativity, gain confidence on stage and immerse themselves in the world of musical storytelling. They'll explore vocal techniques, master dance choreography and develop their acting skills. Our goal is to ignite a passion for the performing arts, foster teamwork and nurture the shining talents of our young stars.

Chess Tournament Prep (Grades 1 - 4) $550

Instructor: Zavier Barnhart
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

The goal of this class is to prepare enthusiastic chess learners to play in and enjoy chess tournaments. Topics covered will include opening preparation, middlegame and endgame planning, tactical and checkmate patterns, and other tournament learning environment. our team of experienced chess instructors will help guide the students through complex chess concepts while instilling passion for the game, good sportsmanship and team spirit.

FUN-dations of Watercolor (Grades 3 - 4) $550

Instructor: Ashley Semrick
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join Ashley Semrick for a watercolor class that will focus on color theory, painting technique using watercolor. We will explore how colors relate to each other while creating animal and character paintings as well as landscape, abstract works and collage with watercolor paper.

Mindfulness for Minis (Grades PK4 - K) $550

Instructor: Leigh Logsdon
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Children will experience mindful movement, arts and crafts, multi-sensory experiences and breathing games, all designed for young learners. Opportunities to practice reflection, gratitude, empathy and resilience will be embedded in joyful, play-based activities. Sessions are informed by research on neuroscience and mindfulness traditions from around the world.

Play-Doh Explorers (Grades PK4 - K) $550

Instructor: Kodely
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Embark on a captivating journey of discovery with our Play-Doh World Explorers series. In this workshop series, students will delve into the exciting world of geography through the creative and tactile medium of play dough. Each workshop is designed to enhance critical thinking and hands-on skills while fostering a love for exploration and learning.

Portal Quest (Grades 2 - 3) $550

Instructor: Maxine Kaplan
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

In this class, students collaboratively create a completely original fictional/fantasy/sci-fi/mashup world, from the ground up. They'll make maps, explore mythologies, dig into histories, conceive new types of magic or technological marvels, invent professions, design systems of government and more.

Scratch Jr (Grades K - 1) $550

Instructor: Shed Design
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Students will create interactive stories with MIT Scratch Jr. Scratch is a platform developed by MIT that is designed to each kids how to write code. Scratch Jr is a gentle introduction that accommodates the needs of students under 8 years old. Students will learn basic programming concepts like loops and events, how to break complex ideas down into small steps, and how to express themselves creatively through programming. When projects are finished, students will have the opportunity to share them with the class and receive constructive feedback from their peers.

STEM Kids (Grades PK4 - K) $550

Instructor: Curated Care
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Little scientists will practice innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with weekly STEM experiments to inspire them to take scientific principles with them into the real world.

The Art of the Book (Grades 1 - 2) $550

Instructor: Erin Mcgill
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

For art and book lovers alike! Students will explore all aspects of bookmaking. From different binding techniques, marbling and papers and creating a book jacket. As well as creating different types of books such as accordion books, books made of fabric, pamphlet books and much more. We will also discuss creating stories and making narrative art with various materials.

Fridays - Enrichment Courses

Dates:

9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, and 11/22 (10 classes)

Chess (Grades PK4 - K) $550

Instructor: Zavier Barnhart
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

This course teaches the rules and basics of chess play, stressing critical thinking and techniques that incorporate math/logic skills. Students are taught good sportsmanship and treat every loss as an opportunity to improve. Students are also shown problem-solving methods that can be modified in various other areas of higher learning.

Comics & Digital Animation (Grades 1 - 4) $550

Instructor: CinemaKidz
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn all about film shot composition, storyboarding and visual storytelling by making your own comic book and digital animation! Participants will improve their drawing skills through the staging and drafting of an original visual story concept they create on paper. Teachers works with students to help them understand how to use the landscape of each panel and page to create a dynamic story with delicate balance of artwork and language. Participants will dive into drawing techniques and create original characters and personalities. Next, the comic will be translated into a digital drawing, as kids learn to bring their comics to life using Procreate! Kids will learn frame-by-frame animation and make a short animation.

Crafty Kids (Grades PK4 - K) $550

Instructor: Jess Lamazor
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Welcome to Crafty Kids, where imagination takes flight and little hands are always active! This arts and crafts program is designed to spark creativity and inspire fun. Each Friday, your child will explore w world of colors, textures and shapes through engaging projects like printmaking, sculptures, collaging and more. Our activities are tailored to boost fine motor skills and foster self-expression. With a focus on encouragement and discovery, our artistic adventures will allow each child to craft unique masterpieces and make new friends. Watch your child's creativity shine!

Dance Fusion (Grades 1 - 4) $550

Instructor: Curated Care
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kiddos will explore and experience a variety of dance styles including ballet, hip hop, modern and tap while building endurance and developing choreography and performance skills.

Folklore: Storytelling like Taylor (Grades 2-3) $550

Instructor: Lily Dodd
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

In this class, we'll treat the lyrics of Taylor Swift as fictional literary text. How does TS weave narratives, and what inspiration can we take from her work to inform ours? Students should expect to read, listen, watch music videos (Taylor and fan-made) and, most of all, write!

Globetrotters (Grades K - 1) $550

Instructor: Rhean Bellille
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join us for a creative journey as we explore different cultures and countries through the art of crafting! In our Globetrotters class, you'll travel the globe without leaving your seat, creating beautiful crafts inspired by traditions from around the world. Perfect for adventurers of all ages who love to learn and create, this class combines the excitement of travel with the joy of making something with your own hands. Pack your imagination and get ready for a global crafting adventure!

Jazz & Hip Hop Dance (Grades PK4 - 1) $550

Instructor: Amanda Spilinga
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join the rhythm and groove with our exhilarating course! In this course, young dancers will explore the fusion of two vibrant dance styles - Jazz and Hip Hop. Through interactive lessons and high-energy activities, students will unleash their creativity, build confidence on the dance floor and immerse themselves in the world of expressive movement. They'll learn fundamental techniques, master engaging choreography and embrace the art of storytelling through dance. Our goal is to ignite a passion for dance, encourage self-expression and nurture the budding talents of our young performers.

Roblox Design (Grades 2 - 4) $550

Instructor: Curated Care
Maximum: 12 Students
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Roblox enthusiasts will plan and prepare their next creation off the screen, with weekly prompts for characters, buildings and structures using tactile tools including sketch pads, drawing materials and Lego kits to develop their next digital design.

After School Playgroups

Overview

There are three After School playgroups, for the BC 3s, grades PK4-K and for grades 1-4. Supervised by experienced group leaders and their assistants, the playgroups provide childcare on school days from dismissal to 6:00pm. Games, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and other activities are offered.

Drop-In Fees

Drop-In fees for playgroups are $20/hour per child. Families can use this service on a regular or as-needed basis. Last minute requests to have your child attend playgroup should please be emailed to afterschool@berkeleycarroll.org.

Children enrolled in an after school course can attend the playgroup at no additional cost until 6:00pm. They will be escorted from the course to the playgroup.

BC 3s Cub Program

We are excited to announce the introduction of a new playgroup for the 2024-25 school year specifically designed for our BC 3s students. Understanding the unique needs of our three-year-old students, this playgroup will provide a nurturing environment with fewer transitions, ensuring that children feel safe and secure. Central to this program will be familiar faces, as it will be led by our dedicated 3s associate teachers, allowing for continuity in care and learning that our young students thrive on.

The 3s Cub Program aims to extended the developmentally appropriate experiences that our students enjoy during the school day into the after-school hours. Running from dismissal to 5:00pm, the program will engage students in a variety of age-specific activities with a combination of structured play, creative arts and outdoor exploration. Students remaining after 5:00pm, will be integrated into the PK4-K playgroup until adult pick-up at or before 6:00pm.

Package Fees

Additionally, parents can purchase packages of playgroup hours during each After School term (fall, winter, spring) based on the number of hours they expect to use. Packages are only valid for the term in which they are purchased, and hours cannot be rolled over to the following term or school year.

Fall Package Fees (September 4 - November 26, 2024)
165 Hours = $1,980
110 Hours = $1,650
55 hours = $990

Winter Package Fees (December 2, 2024 - March 14, 2025)
174 Hours = $2,090
116 Hours = $1,740
58 Hours = $1,045

Spring Package Fees (April 1 - June 11, 2025)
150 Hours = $1,800
100 Hours = $1,500
50 Hours = $900

Information about purchasing packages will go out to BC families before each term begins.

Fees for Late Pick-Up

All parents and caregivers are asked to pick up their children at or before 6:00pm, when the After School playgroups end. Parents who are late will be billed according to the following fee structure:

6:00-6:15pm $12.50 (for the first 15 minutes)
An additional $15.25 for the next 15 minutes (6:15-6:30pm)
An additional $31.25 for the next 15 minutes (6:30-6:45pm)
An additional $60.00 for each 15 minutes (after 6:45pm)

PLEASE NOTE: Fees for late pick-up are not a part of the package fees and are charged separately.

Private Music Lessons

Berkeley Carroll offers students the chance to learn a new instrument, or hone their skills even more on an instrument in which they already have experience. As part of our After School program, students are able to take part in private lessons in drums, guitar, piano and ukulele. Whether your child is a complete beginner or has been playing for years, our experienced instructors design an individual curriculum that allows students to work at their own pace. Our instructors motivate our students and keep them engaged every step of the way.

Music Lessons are offered each term (fall, winter, spring) and students must enroll for the full term. Students will meet once a week for a total of 8 -12 weeks depending on the day. We schedule lessons from 3:30pm - 6:00pm; therefore, we will do our best to work around what is best for your schedule. Students who have a lesson scheduled later in the afternoon can attend our After School playgroups at no additional charge. Please see below for our rates:

Private 30 minute lesson - $75/lesson
Private 45 minute lesson - $95/lesson
Private 60 minute lesson - $105/lesson

Information about scheduling lessons will go out to BC families before each term begins.

What's Available for Fall 2024

Mondays

Beginner Crocheting (2-4)
Bob Ross Painting (K-2)
Digital Photography (3-4)
Duckling Swim (PK4)
Endangered Species: Eco Art Explorers (PK4-K)
Gator Swim (K)
Musical Theater (3-4)
Puppetry (K)
Spotlight Stars (PK4-1)
STEAM Stories & Challenges (1-2)
Track & Field (1-2)

Tuesdays

Beginner Chess (1-4)
Gymnastics (PK4-2)
Jewelry Making & Weaving (K)
Learning Mandarin (1-4)
Make a Musical: Once Upon a Time (1-2)
Mini Movers (PK4-K)
MIT Scratch (2-4)
Puppetry Skits (PK4-2)
Slime Lab (PK4-K)
Video Editing Adventures (3-4)

Wednesdays

Chess Masters (1-4)
Duckling Swim (PK4)
Fashion Design Fun (2-4)
Gator Swim (PK4-K)
Intro to Sewing (1-2)
Lego Builders (PK4-K)
Multisports (1-4)
Music Videos (PK4-K)
Teamwork Titans (K-1)
Theater Adventures (PK4-K)
Tie Dye Madness (1-4)

Thursdays

Abada-Capoeira (1-4
Broadway Stars (PK4-1)
Chess Tournament Prep (1-4)
FUN-dations of Watercolor (3-4)
Mindfulness for Minis (PK4-K)
Playdoh Explorers (PK4-K)
Portal Quest (2-4)
Scratch Jr (K-1)
STEM Kids (PK-K)
The Art of the Book (1-2)

Fridays

Chess (PK4-K)
Comics and Digital Animation (1-4)
Crafty Kids (PK4-K)
Dance Fusion (1-4)
Folklore: Storytelling Like Taylor (3-4)
Globetrotters (K-1)
Jazz & Hip Hop Dance (PK4-1)
Roblox Design (2-4)

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