After School Specials
Registration for After School Specials Is Open
Introduction to Dance
The Introduction to Dance is designed to develop appreciation for music and dance for students and supports the development of motor control, flexibility and balance among participating children. Most of all, they will enjoy a fun session set to music! Instructor Tricia Sundbeck has an extensive and varied background in dance, including soloist for The Cincinnati Ballet Company. She currently serves as CCM Preparatory Ballet Director, College Conservatory of Music at The University of Cincinnati.
Classes are designed for participation by both boys and girls. No special clothing is required. A small performance will occur at the end of each session.
- Ages: 3-6
- Dates: Tuesdays or Thursdays from Sept. 10 - Dec. 5
- Time: 3:15-4 p.m.
- Location: LS Music Room
- Cost: $265
Homework Start
Middle School students now have the opportunity to join this returning after school program where they can work independently on their homework and assignments. This is not a tutoring session; rather a teacher will provide guidance and help students stay on track with homework. A light snack is provided before study time begins.
Register for Homework Start here. Please contact Betty Woodard with any questions.
- Grades: 5-8
- Dates: Mondays-Thursdays
- Time: 3:15-5 p.m.
- Location: MS Library
- Cost: $28/day
Grades 4-6 Intermediate Chorus
Led by Lower School Music Teacher (and IGknight instructor), Mrs. Doran, Summit’s Intermediate Chorus is an educationally based choral ensemble where participants learn proper and healthy vocal technique, diction, basic music theory and part-singing. Each student will experience performance excellence and have fun while developing a lifelong appreciation of music and singing. A Holiday Chorus Concert is scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Kyte Theater.
- Grades: 4-6
- Rehearsal Dates: Wednesdays from Sept. 4 - Dec. 4
- Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
- Location: LS Music Room
** A minimum of 20 students will need to register in order to have this after-school special.
Chess
Welcome to Chess club! Whether your student is brand new to chess or has competed in tournaments before, this club will develop their skills and focus, building the foundation for a lifetime enjoyment of chess. Led by Upper School Physics Teacher Derek Duncan, each session will be a lesson designed to advance chess skills while having the most fun. All students will be prepared to compete in an officially rated scholastic tournament by the end of the year (outside of club time), joining the official Summit Chess Team!
Grades 5-8
Dates: Thursdays from Sept. 5 - Nov. 21
*no meeting on Sept. 12 or Oct. 10
Time: 3:20-4:10 p.m.
Location: LS Science Lab
Cost: $260
Grades K-4
Dates: Thursdays from Sept. 5 - Nov. 21
*no meeting on Sept. 12 or Oct. 10
Time: 4:10-5 p.m.
Location: LS Science Lab
Cost: $260
Girls That Rock
Lower School Administrative Assistant Andrea Bennett and Montessori teacher Arielle Wilson oversee this club for girls of color in the Montessori, Lower and Middle School.
Grades K-4
Dates: Every second Tuesday of the month
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Location: LS Dining Hall
Cost: $25
Grades 5-8
Dates: Every third Thursday of the month
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Location: LS Dining Hall
Cost: $25
Theatre
Instructor: Carol Brammer
Puppet Playhouse
Where young children ages K-2 can let their imaginations soar and bring their characters to life through the art of puppetry!
Dates: Thursdays from Sept. 26
Time: 3:15-4:10 p.m.
Location: TBD
Cost: $265
Kids Act Out
Theatrical training for students in grades 2-4.
Dates: Thursdays from Sept. 26
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: TBD
Cost: $280