Enrichments

Sign up for Beverly Cleary spring 2023 after-school enrichments! Returning students are welcome – classes change each semester to offer something new.

For questions or to get the contact information for an after-school program, please contact clairecmiller@gmail.com(parent volunteer.)

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.

Yoga

Yoga Playgrounds

Kids will stretch and energize their bodies and minds through individual and group poses, mindfulness games and creative relaxation techniques. Offered Monday or Thursday.

Days: Monday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:10 to 4:10
Spring Dates: 4/17-6/2 (7 weeks)
Price: $126

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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
Spring Dates: 4/3-5/22 (7 weeks)
Price: $220 (spring)

Email Allison
(allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com)

Electronic Music Club

Erik Carlson

Learn music composition through tech, using recording software and musical control surfaces to write and compose your own music. New projects for returning students! Teacher provides all materials.

Days: Monday
Grades: 2-6
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/3-6/5 (8 weeks)
Price: $235

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The Art of Magic

Historical Conjurer

Become a magician. For all abilities, with all new tricks for returning students! Learn basic magic, history, and philosophy of performing magic, culminating in a live show.

Days: Monday
Grades: 3-8 (2nd with instructor's permission)
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/17-6/5 (7 weeks)
Price: $200

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Adventures in Spanish (CLASS IS FULL)

Portland Early Learning Project

Learn and practice Spanish in our interactive classes, full of songs, games, books, and lots of movement. Teacher will adjust based on children's level.

Days: Monday
Grades: 3-5
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Dates: 9/26-5/22
Price: $532 (full year)

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Adventures in Spanish: Late Afternoon

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.

Days: Monday
Grades: K-3
Time: 4:25 to 5:10
Dates: 9/26-5/22
Price: $380 (prorated for students joining midyear)

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Rock Guitar

Rock Dojo

This award-winning guitar program teaches fundamental music skills to build confidence and creativity. Learn famous riffs, classic melodies and music fundamentals that will stay with your child forever. Students bring guitars or may rent one. Contact brian@rockdojo.org.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: 1-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/4-6/6 (10 weeks)
Price: $370 (spring)

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Drawing for 4th-8th

Julie Jetton of Spark Arts

Have fun drawing animals, people, faces and more, while learning about shading, proportion and color theory. New topics, so students can feel free to take it again. Price includes materials.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: 4-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:30
Spring Dates: 4/4-6/6 (10 weeks)
Price: $265 (spring)

Email Julie
(julie.jetton@gmail.com)

Adventures in Spanish (CLASS IS FULL)

Portland Early Learning Project

Learn and practice Spanish in our interactive classes, full of songs, games, books, and lots of movement.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: K-2
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Dates: 9/27-5/23
Price: $589 (full year)

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Beginner 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
Spring Dates: 4/1-6/6
Price: $190

Email Jamie
(Jamie@cultureclubkids.com)

Beginner 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 3-5 starts at 4. Until 4, kids may choose to join the K-2 class, do homework or read.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: 3-5
Time: 3:10 to 5:00
Spring Dates: 4/1-6/6
Price: $250

Email Jamie
(Jamie@cultureclubkids.com)

BCS Chess Club

Rose City Chess

We welcome students of all abilities and aim to reduce gender disparities in chess. Our inclusive and structured approach has resulted in many state championships. Taught by Matt Zavortink, USCF national master and 3X Oregon champion.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: 2-8 (1st with instructor's permission)
Time: 3:15 to 4:25
Spring Dates: 4/4-6/6 (10 weeks)
Price: $200 (spring)

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Basketball Skills K-2

Portland Reign

A fun way to work on basic motor skills, basketball fundamentals and team building and get reps in. Class held in indoor gym! Students bring a ball.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: K-2
Time: 3:10 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/4-5/31 (10 weeks)
Price: $195

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Band: Before School

MUSE Instrumental

Join the Beverly Cleary band! Learn to play flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or drums. Students bring or rent instruments; see museband.com for demo/rental events.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: 4-8
Time: 7:30 to 8:20 AM
Dates: 9/13-5/30
Price: $737 (full year)

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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: Wednesday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:30
Spring Dates: 2/22-4/19 (8 weeks)
Price: $260

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Dance and Movement

BodyVox Dance

Students work with BodyVox teaching artist Jessica Post to dance, expand their imaginations, move their bodies and use movement to express themselves.

Days: Wednesday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/5-5/31 (9 weeks)
Price: $225

Email Jessica
(jessica@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. Offered Monday or Thursday.

Days: Thursday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:10 to 4:10
Spring Dates: 4/13-6/8 (9 weeks)
Price: $162

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Mixed Media Art

Art Class PDX

Do new art projects each week, including sewing, painting, sculpture, textile arts and drawing.

Days: Thursday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 3:15 to 4:30
Spring Dates: 3/16-5/11 (8 weeks)
Price: $265

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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
Spring Dates: 4/6-6/6 (12 weeks)
Price: $445

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Spring Drama: Scripted Fairytales and Fables

NW Children's Theater

Perform in a show inspired by familiar tales, working with your friends to bring a story from script to stage.

Days: Thursday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/6-5/25 (8 weeks)
Price: $125

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Ukulele

Tim Uecker

Students will learn to play the ukulele--chords, strumming, reading music and singing--from a professional music teacher. Students bring ukuleles.

Days: Thursday
Grades: 1-5
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/6-6/8 (10 weeks)
Price: $280 (spring)

Email Tim
(timueckermusic@gmail.com)

Basketball Skills 3-6

Portland Reign

A fun way to work on basic motor skills, basketball fundamentals and team building and get reps in! Class held in indoor gym! Students bring a ball.

Days: Friday
Grades: 3-6
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/7-6/2 (9 weeks)
Price: $180

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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.