Enrichment Classes for Elementary Students - 2023-24

After-school enrichment classes are offered for elementary students. Families register for classes that run from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. When enrolled in an enrichment class, students receive complimentary extended care from 3:00 to 3:30 and a snack. Enrichment class payments are non-refundable, regardless of individual circumstances, after the first class has been held. Parents are given adequate advance notice if the enrichment class is canceled due to low enrollment. 

Three enrichment sessions are scheduled during the school year. The offerings may change for each of the sessions. Extended care options and offerings will be shared via the Ventana Weekly prior to the start of each new session. This will also include information about how to register.

Elementary Enrichment sessions conclude at 4:30 PM. Students who have not been picked up by the end of their Enrichment Session will be escorted to the supervised Extended Care program and signed in by the instructor. Families can purchase “top-ups” to secure care from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. 

Pricing for Enrichment Classes

Enrichment - Regular cost - $40 per class during the session

Enrichment - For those with annual subscriptions - $15 per class during the session

Enrichment Classes - Session 3

Registration begins on March 19, 2024 through Ventana's Extended Care Web App. The third session of enrichment classes starts the week of April 8, 2024, and ends the week of May 31, 2024 

Mondays

Jewelry Making with Teacher Jenny and Teacher Savannah (Grades 1-5 only)

We will cover how to make macrame bracelets, clay/wood/paper beads, wire chain and wire wrapping, resin, leatherwork, beading, and more! Students will make keychains, earrings, bracelets and pins. Sign up and join the fun!

Soccer Sessions with Coach Justin (Grades K-5)

During drills and practice games, students will work on ball control skills and game strategy to help develop their soccer skills.

Tuesdays

Human Biology 101 with Dr. Jacquline (Grades K-2 only)

Each class will feature creative, hands-on experiments exploring the function and care of our organs including the heart, lungs, eyes, ears, and skin.

Dungeons and Dragons with Teacher Savannah (Grades 2-5)

Dungeon and Dragons is a roleplaying game that focuses on teamwork. Each student will create a character, from their imagination. Then, as a group, we all create a world where our journey will take place. The game teaches students these particular skills, just to name a few: empathy, tolerance, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, sharing, critical thinking, communication and creativity.

Cooking in Spanish with Teacher Adriana (Grades K-1 only)

Students will learn conversational phrases in Spanish while assembling tasty treats to eat.

Wednesdays

Coding with Teacher Rick (Grades 3-5 only)

Students will be using Scratch to program EV3 Lego robots.

Basketball with Coach Justin (Grades K-5)

Students will work on ball control and game strategy during drills and practice games to help develop their basketball skills

Chess Club with Coach Alex (Grades K-1 only from 3:30- 4:00)

Elementary students will sharpen their chess prowess while refining their problem-solving skills and sportsmanship. Students will strategize, focus and have fun while broadening their understandings of chess.

Chess Club with Coach Alex (Grades 2-5 only from 4:00- 4:45)

Elementary students will sharpen their chess prowess while refining their problem-solving skills and sportsmanship. Students will strategize, focus and have fun while broadening their understandings of chess.

Thursdays

Conversational Spanish with Teacher Veronica (Grades 2-5 only)

Students will learn and practice conversational Spanish that will allow them to introduce themselves and greet others and maneuver through a variety of common experiences.

Ultimate Frisbee with Coach Justin (Grades K-5)

Students will work on their stamina, form, and strategy to run their first 5K event.

Coding with Teacher Rick (Grades 3-5 only)

Students will be using Scratch to program EV3 Lego robots.

Puppetry Theater with Teacher Lauren (Grades K-5 only)

Students will work in small groups to develop theater skills and present skits to one another.

Fridays

Choir with Teacher Alec (Grades K-5)

Choir students will learn a variety of songs, learn to harmonize together, develop their ear training and rhythmic skills, and above all, have fun!

Game Creations with Coach Justin (Grades K-5)

Students will work together to invent new physical activity games.