AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
In addition to the Extended Hours Program, students may also enroll in a variety of after school electives. Examples of after school classes include FitKids Sports Mix, Lemonade Stand Entrepreneurs, Tinkerlab, Chess Wizards, Joy of Dance, and Equine Lessons, among many others. Designed to be both informative and engaging, the courses available run from 6-8 weeks, rotating on a trimester basis. Offerings vary per trimester based on availability and space.
Registration for these very popular electives is available at an additional cost. They are run by knowledgeable Congressional teachers and staff as well as outside vendors, and they provide an exciting addition to students’ experience at Congressional.
SPRING SCHEDULE
Mondays 4/17-5/22
When: Mondays 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Grades: K - 2
Price: $175
Join us for this fun skills-based after-school soccer program. Each class will include a mix of individual skills, small group activities, and finish with some competitive games.
When: Mondays 4:30-5:15 PM
Grades: 3 - 4
Price: $175
Join us for this fun skills-based after-school soccer program. Each class will include a mix of individual skills, small group activities, and finish with some competitive games.
When: Mondays 3:45-4:45 PM
Grades: 3 - 6
Price: $175
Do you have a kid who is creative or interested in technology? Have you ever wanted to know about/know how to use AI? Well, you’re in luck, because this is the class for you! We’re now in a world where even very young students can use free-online AI tools to generate essays, stories, and even music, television, or games. In this new world, kids can cultivate their own creativity at young ages by doing projects like creating AI symphonies, working with partners and AI to create animated books, and generating AI animations. Along the way, they’ll gain access to a suite of tools that can help with homework in the future, build familiarity with the new AI world we’re moving into, and — importantly — understand when and when not to use this powerful new tool.
Tuesdays 4/11-5/16
When: Tuesdays 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3 - 4
Price: $175
The Lower School Running Club will provide a healthy experience for students, both in mind and body. Students will bond through comradeship, practice goal setting with an emphasis on Congressional School’s core values, and develop healthy habits. I have some exciting new drills and running activities.
When: Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grades: 2 - 5
Price: $175
Want to put together a news story? Have you ever watched the news, or have something you watched go viral? In this club for budding news broadcasters, you’ll work on all of the above, as you learn how to be a junior journalist. You’ll interview your friends, learn how to put together a broadcast news segment, and film weekly segments about events at your school or your community. At the end of the class, you and your friends will team up to put together a news show.
Wednesdays 4/12-5/17
When: Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grades: 1 - 4
Price: $175
Chess Wizards offers fun, intellectual, and challenging chess education and tournament experiences to children of all abilities and ages. Our chess instruction is held at participating schools, as well as park districts, churches, and chess clubs. We also offer private lessons, run scholastic tournaments, and hold chess camps in the summer. We believe learning should be fun! Kids play chess because it is fun, not because it ‘is good for their cognitive, social, and emotional development.’ Our students learn chess is fun on Day 1! Instruction for this call is being provided by our partner Chess Wizards.
When: Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grades: K-2
Price: $175
This class is sure to be reel exciting! Mr. Gene will lead a group of young anglers on weekly adventures to Tripp’s Run. Casting techniques, tying knots, and selecting baits are just some of the skills students will learn. Get ready to hook a big one!
Thursdays 4/13-5/18
When: Thursdays 3:45‐4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3-5
Price: $175
Want to learn some chemistry? Look no further than the kitchen! Students will explore the science behind some of their favorite foods and create exciting new ones. Creations include jelly spaghetti, unicorn lemonade, and fizzy ice cream. Each class includes a science mini-lesson, hands-on science/cooking activity, and a tasting.
When: Thursdays 3:45‐4:30 p.m.
Grades: 2 - 4
Price: $175
Robotics Club offers students in 2-4 grade an opportunity to introduce themselves to the world of robotics and engineering. Students will not only learn but play as they are guided through activities and challenges. Using Spheros and Legos, little to no experience in robotics is needed. As students drive, code, and build, they will find their own passion in this expansive, contemporary field.
When: Thursdays 3:45‐4:30 p.m.
Grades: 1
Price: $175
Ms. Stellakis loves to draw, color, paint, and create artwork of all kinds. Join Ms. Stellakis as she shows you how to paint beautiful masterpieces that you can hang on your walls at home. Enjoy a snack while you paint and create your own artwork.
When: Thursdays 3:45‐4:30 p.m.
Grade(s): K
Price: $175.00
Want a peaceful place to paint and create beautiful art? Join Ms. Hassan for a paint party. It is a casual get-together where everybody learns how to create a specific painting. Although the class is structured, it's still in a fun, very laid-back environment where creativity and laughter flow freely while enjoying a nice cup of juice .
Congressional Riding Academy
Horseback riding lessons are offered Monday-Friday after school. Our goal is to develop confident equestrians in a safe, fun, rider-centered environment. The Congressional Riding Academy helps students develop riding skills, gain horsemanship knowledge, and foster friendships with two and four-legged friends. We believe working with horses builds on the school’s core values of integrity, kindness, perseverance, respect, and responsibility. The lessons are for six weeks.
Riding Lessons Monday-Friday
Grades: Kindergarten-Grade 8
Price: $360.00
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Time Slots: 3:45, 4:30 and 5:15
Questions? Please contact:
Gene Giammittorio
Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs