After-School Programs

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Our different locations offer a wide range of optional after school programs. These programs enable students to further explore an area of interest, and conveniently integrate into our extended care hours. Programs offered range from athletic “boot camp” to creative art, from dance classes for toddlers to chess for junior high students.

At the same time, we recognize that many of our students have intense personal interests that they pursue outside of school—e.g. competitive tennis, professional voice instruction for an opera career, etc. We wholeheartedly support these interests by, for example, making homework manageable, both by limiting it to reasonable amounts and by offering our supervised homework period to enable children to get a head start. Whether in our programs or in other, outside programs, we want our students to explore and enjoy their interests.

Quick Facts About Our After-School Programs

Programs offered for toddlers, primary, and elementary/junior high
Programs vary by campus but are available at all locations
Four ASP sessions per year (only three for elementary/junior high), running between six and thirteen weeks
- Fall (September – December)
- Winter (January – March)
- Spring (April – June)
- Summer (July – August)
Classes are hosted by LePort teachers and outside trusted vendors
Classes run for 30 minutes to one hour, right after the end of the academic day; A second session may be offered later in the day if there is strong demand.
Costs typically range from $12-$25 per class, depending on the region the school is located in, the type of class, session length, materials included, etc.

Samples of Our After-School Programs

Toddler Programs

Dance for Toddlers

Dance classes are a combination of tap, ballet, creative movement and tumbling. These classes incorporate over 250 choreographed dance routines along with age-appropriate music. Included in our classes are a variety of creative props such as pom poms, maracas, tabourines, leis and much more. Children will benefit by building their memory, concentration, coordination, creativity and self-confidence, all in a positive atmosphere.

Yoga for Toddlers

Join us for the opportunity to experience yoga with a certified yoga instructor. Your child will get to experience deep breathing techniques while reflecting on his/her day. This time of focus is so incredibly important for your child and has shown to have many positive benefits. In between deep breathing, your child will learn yoga poses and the significance of holding these poses. Your child will also get to experience yoga tag and other fun games! All students will also have the opportunity to share their interests and are encouraged to further explore those passions!

Soccer for Toddlers

Preschool Programs

Art

The creativity of a child has little inhibition or limitation. This after school program focuses on teaching preschool-aged children drawing fundamentals. Students are taught to draw simple shapes, and how to combine those shapes to create objects. Each lesson is taught in a step-by-step methodology.

Dance

Our dance classes are a combination of tap, ballet, creative movement and tumbling. These classes incorporate over 250 choreographed dance routines along with age-appropriate music. Included in our classes are a variety of creative props such as pom poms, maracas, tabourines, leis and much more. Children will benefit by building their memory, concentration, coordination, creativity and self-confidence, all in a positive atmosphere.

Gymnastics

Montessori in Motion

Let your 3-9 year-old child discover the great world of sports with our Montessori in Motion program! Your child will experience new sports, learn the basic rules of the sport, try it out for his/herself, and learn the sport’s vocabulary. Watch as your child will use terms such as “hitting a home run” or “shooting a three-pointer.” She’ll not only have fun – she may well be primed to enjoy your favorite sport with you as you watch or attend a game with her!

Music

Soccer

Yoga

Our Yoga program introduces each child to the fundamentals of yoga through imagery, balance and breathing techniques. The program is an engaging way to develop focusing skills and expand children’s imagination with the use of themes such as Jungle Adventures, Rain Forest and Under the Sea. Children will benefit by building concentration, relaxation skills, coordination, self-confidence and imagination, all in a positive atmosphere.

Elementary Programs

Academic Chess

Academic Chess specializes in making chess fun for children! Chess has been proven to help develop critical thinking and memory skills, confidence, sportsmanship, patience and problem solving skills. Our experienced instructors use stories and exciting lessons to teach chess concepts in a way that your child will remember for a lifetime! The class also includes a tournament where students can win trophies and prizes. All students also get a fun Academic Chess workbook. The class has been modified to accommodate students at all chess levels.

Adventure Club

Boot Camp

Your child will have fun working out to the beat of fun music while building and strengthening his/her core and stamina. Students will use moves from kickboxing and pilates, which focus on abdominal and lower back strength, muscular symmetry, flexibility and coordination. We will be building stamina by running sprints, running relay races, or the mile. We will also be doing pull-ups and push ups. To build core strength, your child will also learn the muscles that they will be using during these various exercises. It is like having your child’s own personal trainer without ever leaving school!

Guitar

From playing simple tunes by ear to reading guitar music, this curriculum is designed for children who are interested in the instrument, but may not have any prior musical background or training. Instruction begins with fundamental concepts, such as sitting position, practice habits, and reading guitar notation. With patience and regular practice, students will quickly develop an elementary chord vocabulary and general understanding of music while playing their favorite songs. Because each class only allows up to 4 students, everyone will have the opportunity to perform and receive individual instruction in a positive group environment.

Java Programming

Newspaper Club

Photography Club

Do you love taking pictures? Do you want to learn how to take photographs that people want to see? Learn how to use space, light, and time to capture memorable photos and gain dozens of easy, practical techniques that you can use to take impressive photographs. Types of photography that will be studied include nature, landscape, portrait, still-life, action, and more! Great for beginning- to medium- level photographers. No fancy cameras required!

After-School Programs

Samples of Our After-School Programs

Toddler Programs

Preschool Programs

Elementary Programs

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