After-School Enrichments

Sign up for Beverly Cleary spring 2024 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.

Basketball Skills 2-5

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: Monday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 3:10 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/1-6/3
Price: $195 (10 weeks)

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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.)

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)

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Spanish

Portland Early Learning Project

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

Days: Monday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Dates: 9/18-5/20
Price: $520 (full year)

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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. CLASS HAS SPACE. Late-afternoon class for students in Campfire/other activities.

Days: Monday
Grades: 1-4
Time: 4:25 to 5:10
Dates: 9/18-5/20
Price: $520 (full year -- will be prorated)

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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 may rent one. Contact brian@rockdojo.org.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: 1-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/2-6/4
Price: $370 (10 weeks)

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French K-5

Culture Club

Students learn foreign language in context, with activities like music, movement, hand signs, and board games. No experience necessary.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: K-5
Time: 3:10 to 4:10
Spring Dates: 4/2-6/4
Price: $315 (10 weeks)

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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, tournament entry and an extra gift for girls and non-binary players.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: 2-8
Time: 3:10 to 4:20
Spring Dates: 4/2-5/28
Price: $189 (9 weeks)

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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: Wednesday
Grades: 2-6
Time: 3:10 to 4:10
Spring Dates: 4/3-6/5
Price: $250 (10 weeks)

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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. Price includes materials.

Days: Wednesday
Grades: 3-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:15
Spring Dates: 4/3-5/20
Price: $300 (8 classes)

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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
Spring Dates: 4/10-6/5
Price: $198 (9 weeks)

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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)

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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)

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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: Thursday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15 to 4:30
Spring Dates: 4/11-5/30
Price: $270 (8 weeks)

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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: 4/4-6/20
Price: $445 (12 weeks)

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Collaboration & Problem-Solving Skills: Online Class

CoLab

Join other BCS students, embarking on custom-built challenges in teams. Our mission is to teach skills for the modern world: curiosity, collaborate and problem solving. Students receive personal feedback. If this time/day doesn't work, follow the link to let us know your availability.

Days: Thursday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 5 to 6 (online from home)
Spring Dates: 4/4-6/6
Price: $300 (10 weeks)

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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 to 4:45
Spring Dates: 4/12-5/31
Price: $240 (8 weeks)

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Drama: Alice in Wonderland

NW Children's Theater

Experience the fantastical world of Alice in Wonderland with Play-in-a-Box! Everyone gets a part in this unique play complete with sets, costumes, and props. The catch? All production elements fit in a box!

Days: Friday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 3:15 to 5:15
Spring Dates: 4/12-5/31
Price: $250 (8 weeks)

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