After School
Greenwich Academy offers several after-school programs for LS & MS girls. Please find detailed information about schedule, registration, and cost below.
Friday Afters (LS)
Friday Afters, sponsored by GAPA, is a supervised after-school program run on select Fridays throughout the school year. Participating PC/CC girls stay at MHK campus (lunch is included) and Group I-IV girls have lunch in the Dining Commons followed by one of the many fun and educational extracurricular Friday Afters offerings. The program for PC/CC runs from dismissal until 1:30 PM. The program for Groups I-IV runs from dismissal until 2:50 PM. Friday Afters offerings change mid-year. Costs for the program are charged to your school billing account. Details of the class offerings are sent home prior to the sessions and are posted here.
Please note: If a class is over-enrolled, there will be a lottery. To be included in a lottery, you must register anytime during the official registration period.
Questions? Contact GAPA Friday Afters Co-Chairs.
Registration for Friday Afters Session I: Thu Sep 5-Thu Sep 12
Session I
SCHEDULE & PRICING
MHK campus classes: $270
Main campus classes: $550
If you have questions about financial assistance to participate, please reach out to Kate Collins, Director of Enrollment & Financial Aid.
Meeting times:
- September 20, 27
- October 4, 18, 25
- November 1, 8, 15
- November 22 (makeup date)
Pickup:
- MHK: 1:30 PM
- Main campus: 2:50 PM
PC & CC
Food Explorers
Join Food Explorers for some delicious fun! In this special program, you will be making a super tasty recipe all while learning new kitchen skills and trying new foods and flavors. All recipes are nut-free but may contain gluten, dairy, and/or eggs. Children will create the recipes together as a group and have their own individual portions. Limit: 12 girls
Instructor: Food Explorers
Imagine Storytelling
Welcome to Storytelling 101! Your student will hone her public speaking skills and get ready to engage any audience with confidence, beginning with improvisation games, foundational debate exercises, acting lessons, and storytelling activities. The class culminates in a final performance of an original script, which will be edited by a professional cinematographer and made into our very own movie! Limit: 15 girls
Instructor: Bloom Performing Arts
Intro to Robotics
Unlock the magic of coding with Sphero Indi, little robotic cars that we can code with color. Learners will sequence the robot's path using colored pads that the robot reads to solve mazes, race, and avoid obstacles. These hands-on activities will have students moving around the room while creating courses, solving challenges, and working together! Limit: 12 girls
Instructor: MakeInspires
Lacrosse with Pat Jackson
MHK girls will learn the basics of lacrosse with Coach Pat Jackson, a leader in Greenwich lacrosse for more than 20 years. Weekly customized sessions will introduce them to this fun and dynamic sport through drills and friendly play, teaching them the proper foundation and skills required to compete at a young level. Limit 18 girls
Instructor: Pat Jackson
GROUPS I-IV
- Food Explorers (Groups I & II)
- Girls Coding Club (Groups I & II)
- Paws and Claws: Exploring Veterinary Care for Pets (Groups I & II)
- Hands On Pottery (Groups I-IV)
- Mini Fashion Design (Groups I-IV)
- Soccer (Groups I-IV)
- Rocketry (Groups III & IV)
Food Explorers (Groups I & II)
Join Food Explorers for some delicious fun! In this special program, you will be making a super tasty recipe all while learning new kitchen skills and trying new foods and flavors. All recipes are nut free but may contain gluten, dairy and/or eggs. Children will create the recipes together as a group and have their own individual portions. Limit: 15 girls
Instructor: Food Explorers
Girls Coding Club (Groups I & II)
Girls Coding Club aims to empower our girls with an introduction to the language of programming. Students will learn how to create stories and games in Scratch and then advance into more traditional languages like HTML, Java, and Python. Coding allows girls to design a project and watch it come to life, developing an important skill that will serve them for a long time to come. Limit: 12 girls
Instructor: MakeInspires
Paws and Claws: Exploring Veterinary Care for Pets (Groups I & II)
In this course, young animal enthusiasts and aspiring physicians embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of veterinary medicine. Through engaging, hand-ons activities, students will uncover the essential skills and knowledge needed to care for our furry friends. Students will learn about animal behavior, nutrition, health, and first aid techniques tailored specifically for pets. From examining mock patients to diagnosing common ailments and practicing basic veterinary procedures, this course offers a dynamic and immersive learning experience. Whether it's bandaging a "broken paw" or administering "pet-friendly" medications, participants will develop empathy, compassion, and practical skills essential for providing quality care to our beloved animal companions. Join us as we explore the rewarding and compassionate world of veterinary care for pets in "Paws and Claws"! Limit: 18 girls
Instructor: iCamp
Hands On Pottery (Groups I-IV)
Darien’s premier pottery studio will be coming to YOU! The girls will paint with glazes on various bisque items to make beautiful hand-crafted pieces of art. Students will use various techniques, including sponge painting, pointillism, masking paper, and much more, to create a number of fun, beautiful, and useful projects! Limit: 20 girls
Instructor: Hands on Pottery
Mini Fashion Design (Groups I-IV)
This fashion class for young aspiring fashion designers includes fashion drawing, fashion challenges, draping and hand sewing for 18” mannequins. Students will learn how to thread a needle, tie a knot, lock stitch, straight stitch, and whip stitch. Sewing projects include a high-low skirt, halter-neck top, cross-body bag, shrug, and accessories. Limit: 10 girls
Instructor: Sew Happy
Soccer (Groups I-IV)
Learn the fundamentals of soccer! The girls will develop good technical habits in passing, shooting, and dribbling through a series of fun games, themes, and activities. As they build their ball skills, they will also learn that teamwork is the key to success! At the end of each class, the girls will play a small-sided game (4 vs. 4) to help develop a better understanding of the game. Soccer cleats and shin guards are recommended but not required. Limit: 20 girls
Instructor: JA Elite Soccer
Rocketry (Groups III & IV)
Welcome to the thrilling world of Rocketry! Join MakeInspires for an immersive journey into the captivating history and awe-inspiring science behind rockets. Through hand-on projects, participants will unravel the principles of propulsion, aerodynamics, and space travel. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on experiments, young space enthusiasts will construct and launch their rockets, applying newfound knowledge to achieve soaring success. Igniting their curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for space exploration, this Rocketry class promises an exhilarating experience that will inspire and lift their aspirations skyward. Limit:12 girls
Instructor: MakeInspires
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Serendipity (LS)
The Serendipity Program is available Mon-Thu to LS girls in Groups I-IV. The hourlong classes are mainly taught by GA teachers, with some outside instruction. There are three trimesters and options change each session. Courses range in cost and are charged to your school billing account. Serendipity instructors dismiss girls at 4:15 PM at the LS entrance. There is one pickup line for all groups. Prior to each session, information on Serendipity offerings and dates will be sent home, as well as posted here.
Questions? Contact US/MS librarian Leesa Singleton.
Registration for Fall 2024: Tue Sep 3-Sun Sep 8
Serendipity
Fall 2024
All classes are one hour 3:15-4:15 PM. Please pick up your daughter(s) promptly. Since the bus leaves at 3:45 PM, parents of bus-riders must arrange for alternate transportation on Serendipity days. The Fall session runs Mon Sep 16-Wed Dec 18.
INFO
- All charges will be billed to your school billing account.
- If there are classes for which there are more registrations than we have places, we hold a lottery to decide which children may attend. If your child is placed on the waitlist for a class, she will have priority the next time the class is offered.
- Your daughter may register for more than one class. Please be sure that the class is offered to her grade level.
- We reserve the right to modify classes or change faculty assignments when necessary. Classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled.
- There are no Serendipity classes on half days or holidays.
- If your daughter drops out of a Serendipity class after the first week and her spot cannot be filled, you will be charged for the entire session.
LATER GATORS
MON
First class: Mon Sep 16
Art Exploration - Groups I & II
Art Exploration will introduce the girls to a variety of art forms and materials. From acrylics, beads, crayons, and decoupage to water colors, yarn and zippers, students will create unique projects while manipulating a variety of art mediums. A fun and creative class for all art lovers!
Teacher: Ms. Ayrolo
Fee: $340
Making a Magazine - Groups II-IV
On Stage! - Groups I-IV
Come explore the world of the theater with us. We will work on all of the different aspects of performing a Broadway show, including scenes, theater games and songs. At the end of the session the girls will perform for friends and family in the new Young Auditorium.
Teacher: Mrs. Kelley-Young & Mr. Young
Fee: $300
TUE
First class: Tue Sep 17
Brushes & Beyond - Groups II & III
Homework Club - Groups I-IV
What better way for your child to get her homework completed than to join the Homework Club? Mrs. Kaine will provide guidance and support, while helping your daughter stay organized and prioritize tasks. If all homework is completed, literacy and math skills activities will be available for your child's enrichment.
Teacher: Mrs. Kaine
Fee: $290
Storybook Writing - Groups III & IV
Students will embark on an exciting journey to write and illustrate their own storybooks. Students will be guided through the process, from crafting unique characters to building imaginative plots. With plenty of fun writing exercises, drawing time, and group discussion, kids will bring their stories to life and end the program with their very own personalized storybooks to share with family and friends.
Teacher: Mrs. Pearson
Fee: $290
WED
First class: Wed Sep 18
Chess - Groups I-IV
Mini Fashion Design - Groups I-IV
Sculpey-licious - Groups II-IV
Use your hands to mold beautiful miniature creations! Use soft colorful polymer clay to create mini food, unique jewelry, fantastic creatures, and much more. It’s a great opportunity to exercise your fine motor skills, expand your creativity, and have fun at the same time.
Teacher: Ms. Ayrolo
Fee: $340
THU
First class: Thu Sep 19
- Mission: Masterpiece - Groups I-IV
- Mindful Movers: Yoga & Mindfulness - Groups II-IV
- Treasure Box Poetry Club - Groups I-IV
Mission: Masterpiece - Groups I-IV
Welcome to the Mission: Masterpiece, where young artists embark on a creative journey through the world of art history! Each session, students will dive into the life and work of a famous artist, learning about their unique style, techniques, and inspiration. From the bold brushstrokes to the graceful landscapes, students will explore different art movements and then have the chance to create their own masterpieces. This hands-on, imaginative Serendipity encourages creativity, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for the world of art, all while having a blast!
Teacher: Ms. Kim
Fee: $270
Mindful Movers: Yoga & Mindfulness - Groups II-IV
Treasure Box Poetry Club - Groups I-IV
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Study Hall (LS)
Study Hall is a supervised study time for:
- Group I-IV girls waiting for a bus or to be picked up by a MS or US sister.
- Exceptions: families who have a pickup time that conflicts with another area school. Please email LS head Jon Ross-Wiley for approval.
Rules
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Snack is not provided. If one is needed, your daughter must bring a nut-free snack from home.
- No signup necessary; students tell their teacher in the morning.
- Students must check out before leaving.
Meeting Times
- Mon-Thu throughout the school year
- Study Hall ends 3:45 PM. Girls must be picked up by 3:45 PM. Bus-riders will be brought to the US Circle to meet the bus.
Questions?
Contact Colleen Schneider in the LS office.
Homework Hall (MS)
Eligibility
Homework Hall is a supervised study hall held after school for Middle School students who cannot be picked up by 3:30 PM. Students are expected to be picked up promptly after school or under the supervision of a faculty member after 3:45 PM. Students may not wait in the MS or US building unattended at any time.
Meeting Times
Homework Hall meets Mon-Thu 3:35-5:00 PM. There is no Homework Hall on Fridays.
Guidelines & Procedures
Students who are not picked up by 3:45 PM are required to check into HW Hall in the MS collaborative learning center. Parents or guardians may call the supervisor to request their child meet them outside at a pickup location (LS entrance or US circle). There is no need to sign up in advance.
The supervisor can be reached during HW Hall hours at 203.485.4058.
Fee
There is no fee for students waiting to board a 4:00 PM bus. All other students who attend HW Hall will be charged $15 per session. Anyone with questions about financial assistance should contact Kate Collins, Director of Enrollment & Financial Aid.
Questions?
Contact Sarah Barringer in the MS Office; she can also be reached by phone at 203.625.8905.