After-School Enrichments
Beverly Cleary winter 2024 after-school enrichments are open for registration! Scholarships are available: Please notify the after-school provider or a school counselor if you need one. Returning students are welcome – classes change each semester to offer something new.
Please note: Middle schoolers participating in after-school classes arrive at 3:30, after their dismissal. There are no after-school classes on early-dismissal Wednesdays: 2/26, 3/19, 4/23 and 5/21.
For questions or to get the contact information for an after-school program, please contact Claire Cain Miller at afterschool@beverlyclearyschool.org (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.
Potions and Herbology
Allison Howard
In this magical, hands-on art class, kids will prepare real potions for the home and body. Past projects include candles, soap, glitter slime, terrariums and more.
Days: Monday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/6-2/24
Price: $170 (5 classes)
Email Email Allison
(allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com)
Mandarin Chinese
Portland Chinese Lessons
Kristina Knight (Tang Laoshi) has taught Mandarin in PPS since 2011. Learn colors, animals, basic Chinese characters and more through songs and games.
Days: Monday
Grades: K-5
Time: 3:15-4:15
Winter Dates: 1/6-3/17
Price: $210 (7 classes)
Spanish
Portland Early Learning Project
CLASS IS FULL. Learn and practice Spanish in our interactive classes, full of songs, games, books, and lots of movement.
Days: Monday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15-4:15
Dates: 9/16-5/19
Price: $552 (full year)
Spanish: Late Afternoon/Campfire
Portland Early Learning Project
CLASS HAS SPACE & WILL BE PRORATED. 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: 1-4
Time: 4:30-5:15
Dates: 9/16-5/19
Price: $552 (full year)
Outdoor Explorers
Portland Outdoor Explorers
Choose your outdoor adventure. Teachers provide outdoor education activities and games and students learn and explore at their own pace. Teachers pick up at BCS and transport via company vehicle to Rose City Park.
Days: Monday-Friday
Grades: K-5
Time: 3:15-6:00
Dates: Yearlong
Price: $35 to $50 a day
Beginner Band (Before School)
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: Tuesday
Grades: 4-8
Time: 7:45-8:40 AM
Dates: 9/10-5/27
Price: $796 (full year)
Yoyo University
Yoyo University
Learn to yoyo with professional yoyoers (including a BCS dad)! Learn everything from the first throws of a beginner to the advanced tricks of a pro. A yoyo is provided. There are two five-week sessions. Students can sign up for one or both (at a discount).
Days: Tuesday
Grades: 3-8
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/7-2/11, 2/18-3/18
Price: $100 (5 weeks)
Email Email Colin
(colinleland@gmail.com)
Guitar
Rock Dojo
Unleash your child's inner rockstar with award-winning guitar lessons! Master epic riffs, boost confidence, and join our Rock Ninja community. Students bring guitars or rent one. Contact brian@rockdojo.org.
Days: Tuesday
Grades: 1-8
Time: 3:15-4:15
Winter Dates: 1/7-3/18
Price: $370 (10 weeks)
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.
Days: Tuesday
Grades: 2-8
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/7-3/18
Price: $210 (10 weeks)
Lego Inventors
Journey to Steam
Become inventors through creativity, critical thinking, and LEGO magic. Topics include sustainable design, simple machines, and innovative problem-solving. No class 2/26 or 3/19.
Days: Wednesday
Grades: K-5
Time: 3:15-4:20
Winter Dates: 1/8-3/12
Price: $255 (9 weeks)
Intro to the Art of Magic
Historical Conjurer
Become a magician! Learn basic magic effects, history, theory and philosophy of performing magic/illusion, culminating in a live show. For all abilities, new tricks for returning students. No class 2/26.
Days: Wednesday
Grades: 3-8
Time: 3:15-4:15
Winter Dates: 1/19-3/12
Price: $300 (8 classes)
Basketball Skills K-2
Portland Reign
Kids will build fundamental skills, play basketball-oriented games, practice teamwork, and have fun! All levels welcome. Students bring a ball and wear comfortable shoes. No class 2/26 or 3/19.
Days: Wednesday
Grades: K-2
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/8-3/20
Price: $195 (9 weeks)
Basketball Skills 3-5
Portland Reign
Kids will build fundamental skills, play basketball-oriented games, practice teamwork, and have fun! All levels welcome. Students bring a ball and wear comfortable shoes.
Days: Thursday
Grades: 3-5
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/9-3/21
Price: $220 (11 weeks)
Electronic Music
Electronic Music Club
Where science, engineering, art and math converge! Create songs and program beats on computers. We provide all software and hardware. All abilities welcome!
Days: Thursday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 3:15-4:15
Winter Dates: 1/9-3/21
Price: $275 (11 weeks)
Intermediate Band (Before School)
MUSE Instrumental
Join the Beverly Cleary band for intermediate players! Play flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, snare drum or xylophone. Students bring or rent instruments.
Days: Thursday
Grades: 5-8
Time: 7:45-8:40 AM
Dates: 9/12-5/29
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.
Days: Thursday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15-4:45
Winter Dates: 1/16-3/6
Price: $285 (8 weeks)
Yoga
Yoga Playgrounds
Kids will stretch and energize their bodies and minds through individual and group poses, mindfulness games and creative relaxation techniques.
Days: Friday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15-4:15
Winter Dates: 1/10-3/21
Price: $264 (11 weeks)
Lego Robotics
Experiment PDX
Classic LEGO construction meets robotics! Students explore basic engineering and coding and build creativity, teamwork and STEAM skills, using the Lego Education Spike Essential kits and curriculum.
Days: Friday
Grades: K-5
Time: 3:15-5:00
Winter Dates: 1/17-3/21
Price: $320 (10 weeks)
Drama: Create Your Own Play
NW Children's Theater
Play theater games, practice teamwork, create your very own characters and put on a play -- no script requred.
Days: Friday
Grades: 3-5
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/10-3/21
Price: $155 (11 weeks)
