After-School Programs
King offers a variety of programming for students that take place after school.
After-School Enrichment Program
Programs are offered on various weekdays after school. Please see choices for details.
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Enrichment Classes
King is pleased to offer after-school enrichment classes to suit a variety of interests.
Registration for these classes is by email only. Please contact the faculty listed below directly with any questions or to register for a class. These opportunities are updated every few months, please check the weekly newsletter for announcements of new programs. If you have any questions concerning after-school enrichment classes in general, please contact Catherine Lewis, Assistant to the Head of Lower School, at clewis@kingschoolct.org or (203) 322-3496 Ext. 1310.
Please note, enrichment classes take place when school is in session. There are no classes during school breaks. In the event of a snow day, classes will be re-scheduled for another date.
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Offerings for Spring (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Six to ten-week sessions: April through May (see activities for specific dates and times)
- Dance (Grade 2-5)
- Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 3-5)
- Game Design (Grades 3-5)
- Lets Perform - Broadway Bound (Grades 2-5)
- Little Builders (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
- Lower School King Cares Club (Grades 1-5)
- Private Music Lessons (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
- Printmaking (Grades 3-5)
- School Newspaper and TV Channel Club (Grades 3-5)
- Sculpture Class (Grades 3-5)
- Soccer (K-5)
- Storytelling Through the Arts (Grades 3-5)
- Stop Motion (Grades 3-5)
Dance (Grade 2-5)
If your child loves to dance and wants to explore various dance styles, this after school enrichment program is the perfect fit. In this class, your child will have the opportunity to discover different types of dance, from ballet and hip-hop to creative movement. They'll develop coordination, rhythm, and self-expression while having a blast. Our experienced instructors will guide them in learning basic dance techniques, all while promoting physical fitness and fostering a love for dance. No prior dance experience is needed – just bring your child's enthusiasm and energy! This class is a fantastic way for your little one to express themselves, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love for dance. So, put on those dancing shoes and get ready for an amazing dance journey!
Grades: 2-5
Dates: Mondays: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
Time: 3:05-4:05 pm
Fee: $200/6 week session
Location: TBD
ENROLLMENT: Please email Jordan Taylor to enroll: jordan@vineyardappcamp.com
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 3-5)
Have you ever wanted to play the nationally-known game Dungeons and Dragons? Stretch your imagination telling stories with your friends, and build useful creative skills? What about play the game they do in Stranger Things? Well this is your chance! In this class, we'll be exploring collaborative storytelling through Dungeons and Dragons. Along the way, we'll develop social and emotional skills that will serve us well outside of the RPG.
Grades: 3-5 (Max 10 students)
Time: 3:05-4:05 pm
Fee: $200/6 week session
Dates: Fridays: April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24
Instructor: TBD
Location: Baum’s Classroom
Enrollment: Please email Jordan Taylor to enroll: jordan@vineyardappcamp.com
Game Design (Grades 3-5)
Ever wanted to build your own games or apps? Love Roblox or Minecraft? Well, this is the class for you! In this course, students will learn the skills of a coder through conceiving, designing, and creating their own mobile app games. The resulting games can be shared online and texted to friends for them to play on their phones. It’s a great way to combine learning with fun with becoming a game developer. You don’t need any previous experience or special software to take this: all you need is your creativity and a laptop.
Grades: 3-5 (Max 10 students)
Time: 3:05-4:05 pm.
Fee: $200/6 week session
Dates: Wednesdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22
Instructor:
Location: Spanish Classroom
Enrollment: Please email Jordan Taylor to enroll: jordan@vineyardappcamp.com
Lets Perform - Broadway Bound (Grades 2-5)
Come sing, act and dance your way through a variety of exciting group songs! Become a Broadway star while performing both songs and scenes with your classmates. Fun improv games will be introduced in addition to vocal placement, staging, character work and more. This is a no pressure performance course that will encourage all levels of performers.
Grades: 2-5 (Max 16 students)
Time: 3:05-4:05 p.m.
Dates: Thursdays: April 4, 11, 25 May 2,9,16
Fee: $160/6 weeks
Location: TBD
Instructor: Rebecca Vaccaro
Enrollment: Please email Rebecca Vaccaro: rebeccavaccaro@gmail.com
Little Builders (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
In this class, students will explore different building materials, design concepts, and real-world examples of structures in their community and around the world. Through games, group work, and individual exploration, the class will learn about scale, balance, and important building strategies. Children will then design and build their own structures using cardboard, recycled materials, and wood
Grades: Kindergarten-Grade 2 (Max 10 students)
Dates: Thursdays: April 4,11, 25 May 2,9,16
Time: 3:05-4:05 p.m.
Fee: $160/ Six Weeks
Instructor: Jen Agro
Location: PreK Classroom
Enrollment: Please email Jen Agro: jagro@kingschoolct.org
Lower School King Cares Club (Grades 1-5)
Partnering with organizations such as Long Ridge Post- Acute Care, Stamford Hospital, and Building One Community, students will have the opportunity to connect with others and learn more about the organizations, as well as participate in activities, such as arts and crafts projects, in order to "Share a Smile" with others. There will also be the opportunity to visit in person, for instance with residents at Long Ridge Post- Acute Care.
Grades: 1-5 (Max 12 students)
TIME: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
DATES: Thursdays: April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16
NO FEE
LOCATION: Students will meet Karen Raidt and Alexa Orndahl in the Lower School lobby at dismissal time.
ENROLLMENT: Please email Karen Raidt to enroll: kraidt@kingschoolct.org
Private Music Lessons (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
In partnership with Project Music, King offers a private lesson program providing more individualized instruction to students. A separate music program from the King Children’s Orchestra courses, lessons are open to any student in Kindergarten-Grade 5 for an additional fee. The private lessons are taught by King and Project Music faculty.
Lessons Offered: King offers private lessons in piano, brass, woodwinds, percussion, strings, and guitar. Individual lessons are 30-minute sessions, and individual times are based on a teacher’s availability.
Lesson Fee: $65 per 30-minute session. Lessons will be billed monthly for the previous month taught.
Click on the following link for more information and to register. Private Music Lesson Sign-Up
Please email Garrett Mendez, Chair of the Performing Arts Department, with any questions related to all music offerings at gmendez@kingschoolct.org.
Printmaking (Grades 3-5)
Students will learn the importance of printmaking and how to utilize various materials to create their own art. Printing comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes, using stamps, gelli plates, tin foil, nature, pizza pan, and linoleum. Printing on paper and textiles can create a world of wonder. Colors galore, pattern, texture, and repetition will all be used to design customized stationary and stamps, tote bags, cards, and more.
GRADES: 3-5 (Max 12 students)
DATES: Tuesdays: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7
TIME: 3:05-4:05 pm
FEE: $160/ 6 week session
INSTRUCTOR: Alexa Orndahl
LOCATION: Art Room
ENROLLMENT: Please email Alexa Orndahl to enroll: aorndahl@kingschoolct.org
School Newspaper and TV Channel Club (Grades 3-5)
Have you ever wanted to be a reporter? To keep people informed on the important happenings in your community? Well this is your chance! In this class, we’ll explore the ins and outs of both broadcast and print journalism. First, we’ll create a school newspaper, where we take on roles as editors and article writers to bring a high quality publication to our fellow students. Then, we’ll create a video log of short, journalistic videos explaining what’s going on at our school. Along the way, we’ll learn things like storyboarding, simple video editing, and interviewing!
Grades: 3-5 (Max 10 students)
Time: 3:05-4:05 pm
Fee: $?/6 week session
Dates: Thursdays: April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Instructor: TBD
Location: Keogh’s Classroom
Enrollment: Please email Jordan Taylor to enroll: jordan@vineyardappcamp.com
Sculpture Class (Grades 3-5)
Led by professional working artist Katie Heimbold, the students will experience art as a community builder while learning about the properties of sculpture. Young artists will explore all sorts of exciting materials (many upcycled) and practice manipulating them and connecting them (using a variety of techniques). Young artists will practice balancing their materials so they stand up, practice building positive and negative space within a sculpture, and discuss figurative vs. abstract art. Over the six weeks, students will be exposed to creative inspiration through the work of other sculptors and take steps towards building their own cohesive sculpture to carry home and display.
GRADES: 3-5 (Maximum of 10 students)
DATES: Thursdays: April 4,11, 25 May 2, 9, 23
TIME: 3:05-4:05pm
FEE:$160/6 week session
LOCATION: Art Studio
INSTRUCTOR: Katie Heimbold
ENROLLMENT: Please email Katie Heimbold to enroll: katie@dragoncrestcollective.com
Soccer (K-5)
JC Athletics is excited to bring soccer clinics to King School as part of an after-school enrichment program! Long-time youth soccer coach, Jose Carvajal, will guide the athletes into developing fundamental skills including ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting. Through the use of a curriculum involving exciting drills and mini-games, the players will be able to improve their technical abilities, coordination, and love for "the beautiful game". The goal is to create a fun, safe learning environment for all skill levels while also making sure all the players compete and look forward to the next session!
Section 1: Grades: K-2
Dates: Mondays: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6
Time: 3:05-4:05pm
Section 2: Grades: 3-5
Dates: : Wednesdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
Time: 3:05-4:05 pm
Fee: $160/ 6 week session
Location: TBD
ENROLLMENT: Please email Jose Carvajal to enroll: jc.athletics.ct@gmail.com
Storytelling Through the Arts (Grades 3-5)
In this class, students will study the art of crafting stories and the various ways in which to tell them. The class will explore tales told through books, illustration, poetry, and song and discover the concepts which make a great story. Students will explore creating their own stories through various art forms including writing, painting, drawing, song, etc.
Grades: 3-5 (Max 10 students)
Time: 3:05-4:05 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays: April 2,9,16,30 May 6,13
Fee: $160/Six Weeks
Location: Prekindergarten Classroom
Enrollment: Please email Jen Agro: jagro@kingschoolct.org
Stop Motion (Grades 3-5)
Students in Grades 3-5 learn how to create stop motion movie shorts using a stop motion app. Using a variety of materials, including clay, legos, art supplies, and objects from nature, students create mini-movies.
GRADES: 3-5 (limit eight students)
DATES: Mondays: 4/1,4/8,4/15,4/22,4/29, 5/6
TIME: 3:05-4:05 p.m.
FEE: $160/ Six-week session
LOCATION: Makerspace-MS
ENROLLMENT: Please email Sue Laramie to enroll: slaramie@kingschoolct.org
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Vikings Mathletes Math Team ( Grades 4-5)
Students who join the Vikings Mathletes will have an opportunity to showcase their math talent and think outside the box. Under the leadership of Ms. Samra, the Vikings Mathletes will practice solving challenging problems and prepare for Math Olympiad contests between the months of November and March. There will be weekly meetings to practice for the contests. The Vikings Mathletes will challenge you, excite you, and motivate you to be a stronger mathematician. Everyone has a different perspective to bring to the table, and together we will learn and conquer math concepts. Students will build confidence in math and also learn how to collaborate and be part of a team.
Please note that this is a year-long commitment. There will be a prerequisite assessment to determine student eligibility for the team, and two meetings with parents (one in September, one in January) to deliver information and updates about the team. We will also have an end of year party in May to celebrate the students. Please only sign up if your child is able to fully commit to 1 class a week for the months of October-early May.
INSTRUCTOR: Aman Samra
GRADES: 4-5
DAY & TIME: Tuesdays: 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Fifth grade math classroom
FREQUENCY: once a week
DATES: October - early May - five monthly (November - March) contests
FEE: three trimester payments - Fall, Winter, Spring $160 per session ($480 for the year)
ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Placement test: solve 3 past practice problems
ENROLLMENT: Contingent upon performance on placement test, teacher recommendation, & math performance in previous academic year. A meeting for accepted students and families will take place at the end of September via zoom. Please email Aman Samra for interest: asamra@kingschoolct.org
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After-School Care Program
King is pleased to offer daily after-school care for children in PreK-Grade 5. Our staff interact with the children in a casual, fun environment after school from 2:45-5:30 p.m. This option is available for all five days, or specific days of your choice.
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Facilities: Most activities take place within the lower school dining room, where children have access to books, magazines, computers, and cozy seating. Weather permitting, the program takes advantage of King’s playground.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 2:45-5:30 p.m., when school is in session. There is no after-school care on early dismissal days.
Policies:
- A late fee of $25.00 will be charged after 5:35 p.m. to defray the additional staffing costs.
- Your child will be automatically re-enrolled in the after-school care program each trimester unless you notify us otherwise.
- Without written permission, your child will not be released to anyone other than the person you designate. A photo ID will be required. For the safety of the children, this policy is strictly enforced.
- If an emergency occurs and you are not able to pick up your child on time, please call the After-School Care Program Coordinator at (203) 559-0686 or email Karen Raidt at kraidt@kingschoolct.org.
Fees for 2024-2025 School Year: The after-school care program fees are based on the number of school days and are billed on a trimester (three times per year) basis by the Business Office.
- One Day: $470
- Two Days: $885
- Three Days: $1,300
- Four Days: $1,675
- Five Days: $2,060
Drop-In Usage: If for any reason you cannot pick up your son/daughter by 3:00 p.m., the after-school care program will accommodate students on a drop-in basis for a fee of $65 for the day. This is billed daily.
Questions: If you have any questions concerning after-school care, please contact Karen Raidt at kraidt@kingschoolct.org.