After-School Enrichments
Sign up for Beverly Cleary spring 2023 after-school enrichments! Returning students are welcome – classes change each semester to offer something new. Scholarships are available. Please notify the after-school provider or a school counselor if you need one.
For questions or to get the contact information for an after-school program, please contact Claire Cain Miller at afterschool@beverlyclearyschool.org (parent volunteer.)
Additionally, Camp Fire Columbia, a non-profit organization, is contracted with PPS to provide before and after care at Fernwood for all grades. Space is limited and offered by lottery. Click here for more information and to register online.
Note: These programs are provided to families as a resource and are not endorsed or sponsored by Beverly Cleary School or the PTA. The PTA offers partial scholarships to help make these programs accessible to all families. Please request partial scholarships through the enrichment provider or your school counselor. You will remain anonymous to the PTA.
Outdoor Explorers
Portland Outdoor Explorers
Choose your outdoor adventure. Teachers provide outdoor education activities and games--including wildcrafts, bug hunts and fort building--and students learn and explore at their own pace. Teachers pick up at BCS and walk to Grant Park (or Grant Park Church during severe weather or poor air quality.) This is a new program, unrelated to former management.
Days: Monday-Friday
Grades: K-5
Time: 3:10 to 6:00
Dates: 8/29-6/11
Price: $175/week or $50/day (sibling + multi-day discounts)
Potions and Herbology
Allison Howard
In this enchanting, hands-on art class, make real creations for home and body, like candles, tea, glitter slime, terrariums & essential oils. New projects for returning students.
Days: Monday
Grades: K-6
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Fall Dates: 9/11-10/30
Price: $250 (8 weeks)
Email Allison
(allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com)
Spanish
Portland Early Learning Project
Learn and practice Spanish in our interactive classes, full of songs, games, books, and lots of movement. No class 12/11.
Days: Monday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Dates: 9/18-5/20
Price: $520 (full year)
Spanish: Late Afternoon/Campfire
Portland Early Learning Project
Learn and practice Spanish in our interactive classes, full of songs, games, books, and lots of movement. Late-afternoon class for students in Campfire/other activities. No class 12/11.
Days: Monday
Grades: 1-4
Time: 4:25 to 5:10
Dates: 9/18-5/20
Price: $520 (full year)
Guitar
Rock Dojo
Unleash your child's inner rock star with these award-winning lessons. Master riifs, boost confidence and join our Rock Ninja community. Students bring guitars or may rent one. Contact brian@rockdojo.org.
Days: Tuesday
Grades: 1-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Fall Dates: 9/26-12/12
Price: $407 (11 weeks)
French K-2
Culture Club
Through movement, play, and games, children learn the basics of French and fundamental tools to be lifelong language learners.
Days: Tuesday
Grades: K-2
Time: 3:10 to 4:00
Fall Dates: 9/19-12/5
Price: $275 (11 weeks)
French 3-5
Culture Club
Through movement, play, and games, children learn the basics of French and fundamental tools to be lifelong language learners. Class for grades 3-6 starts at 4. Until 4, kids may choose to join the K-2 class, do homework or read.
Days: Tuesday
Grades: 3-6
Time: 3:10 to 5:00
Fall Dates: 9/19-12/5
Price: $330 (11 weeks)
BCS Chess Club
Rose City Chess
We welcome students of all abilities, whether they are learning for the first time or striving to win state championships. Beginners welcome! Price includes team jersey, U.S. chess membership, materials and tournament entry. Girls receive a welcome gift.
Days: Tuesday
Grades: 2-8
Time: 3:10 to 4:20
Fall Dates: 9/12-12/12
Price: $273 (13 weeks)
Dance and Movement
BodyVox Dance
Students work with a BodyVox teaching artist to dance, expand their imaginations, move their bodies and use movement to express themselves.
Days: Wednesday
Grades: 1-5
Time: 3:10 to 4:10
Fall Dates: 10/11-12/6
Price: $200 (8 weeks)
Email Asteria
(asteria@bodyvox.com)
Yoga
Yoga Playgrounds
Kids will stretch and energize their bodies and minds through individual and group poses, mindfulness games and creative relaxation techniques.
Days: Wednesday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:10 to 4:10
Fall Dates: 9/20-12/13
Price: $264 (12 weeks)
Beginning Band
MUSE Instrumental
Join the Beverly Cleary band for beginners! Learn to play flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, snare drum or xylophone. Students bring or rent instruments; see museband.com/how-to-choose-an-instrument/.
Days: Thursday
Grades: 4-8
Time: 3:10 to 4:00
Dates: 9/14-5/30
Price: $796 (full year)
Intermediate Band
MUSE Instrumental
Join the Beverly Cleary band for intermediate players! Learn to play flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, snare drum or xylophone. Intermediate students may return to school at 4, or stay and do homework or quiet activities. Students bring or rent instruments; see museband.com/how-to-choose-an-instrument.
Days: Thursday
Grades: 5-8
Time: 4:00 to 4:50
Dates: 9/14-5/30
Price: $796 (full year)
Cool Art: Ceramics & Mixed Media
Michelle Smit
Explore a variety of art forms and materials, making creative ceramics and other forms of mixed media art. Price includes materials.
Days: Thursday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:30
Fall Dates: 9/28-11/16
Price: $270 (8 weeks)
Parkour
Parkour Visions
Parkour classes are high-energy, interactive experiences. Practice falling safety (ukemi), parkour skills, movement games and obstacle courses. Teachers pick up at BCS and walk to Grant Park.
Days: Thursday
Grades: 3-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:45
Fall Dates: 9/21-12/14
Price: $445 (12 weeks)
Basketball Skills 2-5
Portland Reign
A fun way to work on basic motor skills, basketball fundamentals and team building and get reps in. Students bring a ball.
Days: Friday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 3:10 to 4:20
Fall Dates: 9/22-12/15
Price: $180 (9 weeks)
Drama: Theater Games
NW Children's Theater
Explore dramatic arts through theater games that focus on the tools of the actor: body, voice and imagination!
Days: Friday
Grades: 1-4
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Fall Dates: 9/15-12/15
Price: $156 (10 weeks)
