After-School Enrichments
Beverly Cleary winter 2025-2026 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: There are no after-school classes on early-dismissal Wednesdays: 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/22, and 5/13. Middle schoolers participating in after-school classes arrive at 3:30, after their dismissal.
For questions about classes, email the program contact listed. For questions about after-school programming in general, email Claire (parent volunteer) at afterschool@beverlyclearyschool.org.
Daily after-school child care is also provided on campus by the YMCA. More information can be found at ymcacw.org or by contacting beverlycleary@ymcacw.org. YMCA attendees can also attend after-school classes.
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. Review our After School Enrichment Financial Aid Policies and Procedures here. Please request partial scholarships through the enrichment provider or your school counselor. You will remain anonymous to the PTA.
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: Monday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15-4:45
Winter Dates: 1/5-3/16
Price: $255 (7 weeks)
Questions: coolartschool@comcast.net
Teen Yoga
Lisbeth Kobs
Keep your mind healthy and release stress through weekly yoga taught by Ms. Kobs, BCS school counselor. No mat or experience necessary.
Days: Monday
Grades: 6-8
Time: 3:30-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/5-3/16
Price: $225 (7 weeks)
Questions: lkobs@pps.net
Email Liz
(lkobs@pps.net)
Spanish
Portland Early Learning Project
Learn and practice Spanish in our small, play-based, interactive classes, full of songs, books and movement.
Days: Monday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15-4:15
Dates: 9/15-5/18
Price: $715.50 (full year)
Questions: admin@adventuresinspanish.org
Spanish: Late Afternoon/YMCA
Portland Early Learning Project
Learn and practice Spanish in our small, play-based, interactive classes, full of songs, books and movement. Late-afternoon class for students in YMCA/other activities.
Days: Monday
Grades: 1-4
Time: 4:30-5:15
Dates: 9/15-5/18
Price: $715.50 (full year)
Questions: admin@adventuresinspanish.org
Megan's Eco Cubs
Megan Russell
Make our community a better place, one recycled masterpiece at a time, with BCS's beloved former Campfire teacher. Do fresh, hands-on upcycled craft projects and as a group, build a giant Recycling Monster to promote eco-awareness at BCS. Sign up for one or both days! Kindergarten siblings accepted.
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Grades: 1-5
Time: 3:15-5:15
Winter Dates: Mon: 1/5-3/16 Wed: 1/7-3/18
Price: Mon: $210 (7 2-hour classes) Wed: $240 (8 2-hour classes)
Questions: megansecoden@gmail.com
Art With Ms. Brooke
Brooke Date
Join Beverly Cleary's art teacher after school to work with a variety of mediums, both 2D and 3D, to create unique pieces of art.
Days: Tuesday
Grades: 2-8
Time: 3:15-4:45
Winter Dates: 9/13-3/17
Price: $335 (9 weeks)
Questions: bdate@pps.net
Email Brooke
(bdate@pps.net)
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: 9/9-5/26
Price: $88 per month
Questions: info@museband.com
Guitar
Rock Dojo
This new and upgraded program fuses rock and metal music with belts, badges, and collectible cards to help kids build discipline and confidence while learning riffs. Students bring guitars or rent one. Contact brian@rockdojo.org.
Days: Tuesday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15-4:15
Dates: 9/9-6/2 (can join a month a time)
Price: $149 per month (start/cancel anytime)
Questions: brian@rockdojo.org
Ultimate Frisbee
Portland Ultimate
In this fun and supportive sport, kids of all skill levels will learn the fundamentals of ultimate while building confidence and staying active. Beginners welcome! Girls are encouraged to join!
Days: Tuesday
Grades: 3-5
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/13-3/17
Price: $190-$310 (pay what you can, 9 weeks)
Questions: info@portlandultimate.org
Chess Club
Rose City Chess
Whether you're new to chess or striving to win a state championship, we will provide high-quality instruction to help you learn and improve at the timeless game. Email about age exceptions.
Days: Wednesday
Grades: 2-8
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/7-3/18
Price: $176 (8 weeks)
Questions: robert@rosecitychess.com
Basketball Skills
Portland Reign
Kids will build fundamental skills, play basketball-oriented games, practice teamwork, and have fun! All levels welcome.
Days: Wednesday
Grades: 1-5
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/7-3/18
Price: $175 (8 weeks)
Questions: jake@pdxreignbasketball.com
Advanced Lego Robotics
Experiment PDX
Teams of students build robots using advanced level engineering and coding based on the Lego Education Spike Prime kits and curriculum.
Days: Wednesday
Grades: 4-6
Time: 3:15-4:45
Winter Dates: 1/7-3/18
Price: $280 (8 weeks)
Questions: curious@experimentpdx.com
Electronic Music
Electronic Music Club
Using the latest recording software and musical control surfaces, students learn how to integrate music theory with audio recording arts to write and compose their own music. We provide all software and hardware. All abilities are welcome!
Days: Thursday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 3:15-4:15
Winter Dates: 1/8-3/19
Price: $275 (11 weeks)
Questions: electronicmusicclubinfo@gmail.com
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: 9/11-5/28
Price: $88 per month
Questions: info@museband.com
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 1/8.
Days: Thursday
Grades: 3-8
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 12/4-1/22
Price: $210 (6 classes)
Questions: historicalconjurer@gmail.com
Drama: Create Your Own Play!
NW Children's Theater
Play theater games, practice teamwork, and create your very own characters and story to share onstage.
Days: Thursday
Grades: 3-5
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/8-3/19
Price: $145 (11 weeks)
Questions: outreach@nwcts.org
Coding: Scratch Game Developers
Journey to Steam
Coders will dive into game making by designing a platform game using Scratch. Each week, they will learn new skills to create minigames and improve their final project. Intro class or prior Scratch experience recommended.
Days: Friday
Grades: 3-8
Time: 3:15-4:30
Winter Dates: 1/16-3/6
Price: $275 (8 weeks)
Questions: pdx@journeytosteam.com
Breakdance
WeBreak Dance
Learn breaking concepts and moves, like toprock, footwork and freezes, while expressing yourself through dance and building a positive team environment. Bring water and closed-toe shoes. No class 1/30, 2/6, 3/27 & 4/3.
Days: Friday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15-4:15
Winter Dates: 1/16-4/24
Price: $340 (10 weeks)
Questions: info@webreakdance.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: Friday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15-4:15
Winter Dates: 1/9-3/20
Price: $264 (11 weeks)
Questions: hello@yogaplaygrounds.com
