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After-School Enrichments

Beverly Cleary fall 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: 9/25, 10/23, 11/20 and 12/18.

For questions or to get the contact information for an after-school program, please contact Claire Cain Miller at afterschool@beverlyclearyschool.org (parent volunteer).

Camp Fire Columbia

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. 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.

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
Fall Dates: 9/16-10/28
Price: $240 (7 classes)

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(allisonhowarddesigns@yahoo.com)

Mandarin

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
Fall Dates: 9/16-12/16
Price: $300 (8 classes)

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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.

Days: Monday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15-4:15
Dates: 9/16-5/19
Price: $552 (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. 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)

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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

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Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run Greater Oregon

Girls grow self-confidence and a sense of belonging as a team. Coaches blend physical activity with life skill development. Meet in Grant Park. Trans and nonbinary students welcome. 5k on 11/27.

Days: Monday & Wednesday
Grades: 3-5
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
Fall Dates: 9/23-11/13
Price: TBD (16 classes)

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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)

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Beginner French

Culture Club

Students learn foreign language in context, with activities like music, movement, hand signs, and board games. No experience necessary. 10% discount for full-year registration: $840 for 32 weeks.

Days: Tuesday
Grades: 1-8
Time: 3:15-4:15
Fall Dates: 9/24-12/17
Price: $350 (12 weeks)

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(jamie@cultureclubkids.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
Fall Dates: 9/17-12/17
Price: $481 (13 weeks)

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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
Fall Dates: 9/10-12/17
Price: $294 (14 weeks)

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Lego Engineers

Journey to Steam

New to BCS! In this hands-on program, learn how to build moving machines using pulleys, gears, wheels, axles and levers while solving real-world problems. No class 9/25 or 10/23.

Days: Wednesday
Grades: 1-5
Time: 3:15-4:20
Fall Dates: 9/4-11/13
Price: $255 (9 weeks)

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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 9/25 or 10/23.

Days: Wednesday
Grades: 3-8
Time: 3:15-4:15
Fall Dates: 9/11-11/13
Price: $300 (8 classes)

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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 9/25, 10/23 or 11/20.

Days: Wednesday
Grades: K-2
Time: 3:15-4:30
Fall Dates: 9/18-12/11
Price: $195 (9 weeks)

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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
Fall Dates: 9/19-12/19
Price: $245 (13 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: Thursday
Grades: 2-5
Time: 3:15-4:15
Fall Dates: 9/26-12/19
Price: $260 (10 weeks)

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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)

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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.

Days: Thursday
Grades: K-8
Time: 3:15-5:00
Fall Dates: 9/26-12/5
Price: $285 (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: 3:15-4:45
Fall Dates: 9/12-12/19
Price: $470 (14 weeks)

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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: Friday
Grades: K-3
Time: 3:15-4:15
Fall Dates: 9/20-12/20
Price: $242 (11 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: 1-5
Time: 3:15-5:00
Fall Dates: 9/20-12/13
Price: $320 (10 weeks)

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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: K-2
Time: 3:15-4:15
Fall Dates: 9/13-11/8
Price: $125 (8 weeks)

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