Spring 2023 Enrichment Clubs  

Enrollment for spring clubs is now open.  Please note a few other updates:

• Jr. Drama, and Drama are full and will not be accepting any new students.
• Jr. Dance  and Hip Hop have limited availability. You will register directly with ForeFront by clicking the link listed below each class.
• We are pleased to offer two new courses, The Knight School and Kids TV Jr. Film, at Bolton this spring!
• Claybrooks Music was unable to hire a replacement piano instructor. PSC is currently exploring possible partners.

Most clubs will begin the week of January 23 and wrap up around mid-April. 

You will be able to view the club descriptions, schedules, and prices below. You will also be able to click on the direct link to the club in Eleyo. You may already have an Eleyo account from clubs or the After School Program (ASP), but if you are new to Eleyo you can "Create one now" after you select your club. It is located in the bottom right-hand corner. Please click HERE for Eleyo help. You will register for all clubs within Eleyo with the exception of Girls On the Run and the Forefront Arts Drama and Dance clubs.

Each club is filled based on a first-come, first-serve basis, with the exception of Girls on the Run. All clubs will have a minimum and a maximum number of students required for the club to go on as planned.

If you have any questions at all, please email Melanie Haley.

Monday

Brush and Needle at Bolton - OPEN 

Price: $285

Grades: 2-5 (Max 12 students)

10 weeks: Monday, January 23 - April 17 (no class February 20, March 20, April 3)

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Brush & Needle is a little creative studio located in the Northwest Atlanta area. It's a space where creativity meets joy and where yesterday's challenges that seemed impossible are suddenly achievable. Our ultimate goal is to develop creativity in children. We believe the ability to think artistically has a positive effect on a child’s self-confidence and freedom in their thoughts. Here are the three main steps for each of our classes:

We observe: We look at illustrations on the topic. We create: In any lesson, part of the task calls on young artists to approach with full responsibility and diligence. This step is where we honestly work and improve our skills.We rejoice: An obligatory and fascinating part of all classes - the celebration of all the things we create! 

We’re offering creative programs for small groups. During the sessions, we’re going to draw, paint, glue, work with scissors, as well as use many other tools, while exploring different mixed techniques and all sorts of art materials!

REGISTER HERE FOR BRUSH & NEEDLE

Kids TV Jr. Film - CLOSED

Price: $235

Grades: 1-2 (Max 10 students)

10 weeks: Monday, January 23 - April 17 (no class February 20, March 20, April 3)  

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

During Kids TV Jr., students in primary grades 1st - 2nd will learn the basics of camera and acting for the camera. Kids will practice camera foundations such as zoom, focus, wideshot, medium shot and close ups as well as practicing how to perform key emotions and control over voice, body and face in front of camera. Then, the kids will work in groups to create 3 projects for the semester consisting of commercials, interviews and recreation of a popular kid's movie scene.

Girls on the Run  -  CLOSED

Price: Sliding scale

Grades: 3-5 (Max 15 students)

Monday and Wednesday

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Instead of filling enrollment on a first-come, first-serve basis, Girls on The Run forms a team with a lottery-based registration and enrollment. This is not specific to Bolton Academy, but for the entire Girls on the Run program. Parents of 3-5th graders will apply directly through their online platform as opposed to Eleyo since Girls on The Run will complete the lottery.

Girls on the Run has an intentional, inclusive curriculum that focuses on developing competence, confidence, connection, character, caring and contribution in young girls. Twice per week, trained coaches lead small teams of elementary school girls in grades 3-5 through life skills lessons that incorporate running and other physical activities. At Girls on the Run, we understand that physical activity and health are directly tied to emotional and social well-being. We also support girls in gaining a better understanding of who they are, developing the importance of teamwork and healthy relationships, and recognizing how they can positively connect with and shape their communities and the world. The course culminates with a 5K race for the team to complete together.

Spring season lottery registration is open through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, January 24. Our team will pause registration on Wednesday,  January 25 and use a random, computer-generated lottery to select participants for each team. Registration for teams that have not yet reached their capacity will reopen by 3 pm on Wednesday, January 25.

Practice begins on Monday, February 6.

Outdoor Explorers - OPEN

Price: $195

Grades: K - 3 (Max 10 students)

10 weeks: Monday, January 23 - April 17 (no class February 20, March 20, April 3)  

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Find the Wild

Join us as we search for insects, rocks, birds, and more in the schoolyard habitat! An expert Blue Heron Naturalist will help children make exciting finds in nature and learn how to explore safely. By spending hands-on time in nature, children will learn to care for living things and build their own scientific understanding of the natural world through discovery, observation, and experimentation.

REGISTER HERE FOR OUTDOOR EXPLORERS

Singing Birds - OPEN

Price: $390

Grades:PK - 5

10 weeks: Monday, January 23 - April 17 (no class February 20, March 20, April 3)   Also offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (4 time slots)

If you enjoy singing and performing in front of people, Ms. Daniel's is offering individual 30-minute voice lessons for students. Build your confidence, perfect your tone and have a good time! She will host an end-of-course recital and soiree. The 3:00 and 3:30 time slots will be reserved for students not enrolled in PSC aftercare. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Daniels at ludaniels@yahoo.com.

REGISTER HERE FOR SINGING BIRDS

Tuesday

Code Ninjas - OPEN

Price: $299

Grades: 1-5 (Max 20 students)

10 weeks: Tuesday, January 24 - April 11 (no class February 21, April 4)  

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Coding Club - Arcade Game Building

Join us to create engaging computer science learning experiences that support a progression path into real-world programming using coding languages such as Block Based and JavaScript coding as well as STEM projects.

REGISTER HERE FOR CODE NINJAS

Golf  -  OPEN

Price: $215

Grades: Pre-K- 3 (Max 15 students)

10 weeks: Tuesday, January 24 - April 11 (no class February 21, April 4)    

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

This program is designed to instill important life skills and character - building qualities that are essential for our students’ development. The program provides boys and girls with beginning, intermediate and advanced level junior golf instruction in a "no pressure" environment. Students who demonstrate aptitude and interest for the sport can advance their golf skills to the competitive level, while others can participate in the sport for fun. All equipment is provided.

REGISTER HERE FOR GOLF

Soccer Shots - OPEN

Price: $260

Grades: Pre-K - 3 (Max 24 students)

10 weeks: Tuesday, January 24 - April 11 (no class February 21, April 4)    

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Soccer Shots focuses on individual skills, fitness and sportsmanship by providing opportunities for children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner. Soccer Shots Premier utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session, such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.

REGISTER HERE FOR SOCCER SHOTS

Both Drama and Jr. Drama are full. 

Wednesday

Brush and Needle at Bolton - CLOSED

Price: $285

Grades: K-2 (Max 10 students)

10 weeks: Wednesday, January 25 - April 12 (no class February 22, April 5)    

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Brush & Needle is a little creative studio located in the Northwest Atlanta area. It's a space where creativity meets joy and where yesterday's challenges that seemed impossible are suddenly achievable. Our ultimate goal is to develop creativity in children. We believe the ability to think artistically has a positive effect on a child’s self-confidence and freedom in their thoughts. Here are the three main steps for each of our classes:

We observe: We look at illustrations on the topic. We create: In any lesson, part of the task calls on young artists to approach with full responsibility and diligence. This step is where we honestly work and improve our skills. We rejoice: An obligatory and fascinating part of all classes - the celebration of all the things we create! 

We’re offering creative programs for small groups. During the sessions, we’re going to draw, paint, glue, work with scissors, as well as use many other tools, while exploring different mixed techniques and all sorts of art materials!

Young Engineers Workshop: Engineering Electrified - OPEN

Price: $225

Grades: K-5 (Max 20 students)

10 weeks: Wednesday, January 25 - April 12 (no class February 22, April 5)    

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Get charged up for exciting weeks of electrical engineering! In this class, the students will explore a wide range of foundational concepts related to electricity, such as magnetism, static electricity, circuitry, and much more. Utilizing basic and specialty supplies, we will spark the students’ imagination as they tackle electrifying, hands-on engineering challenges using our Engineering Design Process. Explore, discover, and illuminate with Engineering For Kids of East Atlanta!

REGISTER HERE FOR ENGINEERING

Girls on the Run 

You must attend both Monday and Wednesday sessions. Please see refer to Monday above to learn more.

Singing Birds - OPEN

Price: $390

Grades: PK - 5

10 weeks: Wednesday, January 25 - April 12 (no class February 22, April 5)     Also offered on Mondays and Thursdays

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (4 time slots)

If you enjoy singing and performing in front of people, Ms. Daniel's is offering individual 30-minute voice lessons for students. Build your confidence, perfect your tone and have a good time! She will host an end-of-course recital and soiree. The 3:00 and 3:30 time slots will be reserved for students not enrolled in PSC aftercare. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Daniels at ludaniels@yahoo.com.

REGISTER HERE FOR SINGING BIRDS

Forefront Arts Jr. Dance Club  - OPEN

Price: Please review the pricing options on their website HERE

Grades: Pre-K - 1

29 weeks: Thursday, September 7 - May

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Beginning Ballet, Jazz, & Musical Theatre: Students will love exploring various dance styles each week in Jr Dance Club with our professional choreographers!  We'll start with warmups, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions to boost technique, and learn fun dance combinations each week!  We'll also play games that instill rhythm, spatial awareness, confidence, and focus. Put it all together while you work on amazing dance numbers for our big spring dance recital!

REGISTER HERE FOR JR. DANCE

 JR Dance Club began in September and will conclude in May. There are a few spots available for new spring students. It will culminate in the dance recital at the Forefront Arts Spring Showcase. Students are encouraged *but not required* to perform in the dance recital.

Forefront Arts Hip Hop Club - OPEN

Price: Please review the pricing options on their website HERE

Grades: 2-5 

29 weeks: Thursday, September 7 - May

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

REGISTER HERE FOR HIP HOP CLUB

High Energy & FUN active class for guys & girls! Boost your confidence onstage while focusing on your rhythm & dance skills!  Hip Hop Club features fun warmups, physical challenges, dance technique, and performances of fun (and age-appropriate) hip hop dance routines! All levels of dance experience are welcome to join the fun. Throughout the year the class will learn various dance numbers, culminating in a dance recital in the spring!

Hip Hop Club began in September and will conclude in May. There are a few spots available for new spring students. It will culminate in the dance recital at the Forefront Arts Spring Showcase. Students are encouraged *but not required* to perform in the dance recital.  

Kids TV Film - OPEN

Price: $235

Grades: 3-5 (Max 12 students)

10 weeks: Thursday, January 26 - April 13 (no class February 23, April 6)  

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

During this film-making class, students work with professional filmmakers to learn the basics of film-making. The class works as a team to produce an original short film, TV show, or music video! The class will create a script; learn camera operations, lighting, and producing. Then, the class will work as a production crew to shoot their film, show, or music video. 

REGISTER HERE FOR KIDS TV FILM

The Knight School - CLOSED

Price: $350

Grades: K-5 (Max 20 students)

10 weeks: Thursday, January 26 - April 13 (no class February 23, April 6)    

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The Knight School is the chess party for the well-rounded kids of America from brand-new beginners to highly advanced chess players. Unlike your typical chess program, our primary focuses are good sportsmanship and fun. That being the case, our students continue to win state championships year after year. Join The Knight School chess party and give your child the gift of undeniable academic confidence, amazing chess friends, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their week!

The Knight School has had amazing success because of our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party.” Our unique model has swept America because it has never been seen before: we simply invite everyone from your school to join our chess team and we use only high-energy teaching methods such as super-fast, clock-slapping chess games, zany chess videos, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands for tactics mastery, chess puzzlers for candy, driving music, hilarious tactics-lesson videos, and Mardi-Gras bead chess tournaments each day we practice. Sign up today!

In addition to the weekly classes, included in the tuition, kids receive their very own TKS-custom chess set, a chess t-shirt, all the prizes and Tactix wristbands they can earn, and access to weekly exclusive online tournaments with other The Knight School chess students.

90-second Intro Video: https://youtu.be/fKkYAdIe7QU

Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.theknightschool.com/faq

Singing Birds - OPEN

Price: $390

Grades:PK - 5

10 weeks: Thursday, January 26 - April 13 (no class February 23, April 6)    Also offered on Mondays and Wednesdays

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (4 time slots)

If you enjoy singing and performing in front of people, Ms. Daniel's is offering individual 30-minute voice lessons for students. Build your confidence, perfect your tone and have a good time! She will host an end-of-course recital and soiree. The 3:00 and 3:30 time slots will be reserved for students not enrolled in PSC aftercare. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Daniels at ludaniels@yahoo.com.

REGISTER HERE FOR SINGING BIRDS

If you have any questions about enrichment clubs at Bolton, you can email Melanie Haley.