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Kids Who Code

Join our After-School Coding Club and explore the exciting world of computer programming! Students in grades 3–5 will learn to code, create games, and bring their ideas to life — no experience needed! A snack will be served at 3:15 p.m. before the session begins. Pick up is at 5 p.m. in the Lower School atrium.

Instructor: Allison Finkleman, 3rd Grade Teacher

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Dates: Tuesdays
    • Starting in January
  • Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
  • Location: LS Room 210
  • Cost: $250

Creating Character Theatre Boot Camp Mini: Where the Wild Things Are!

Welcome to Creating Character Theatre Boot Camp Mini, where we’ll bring beloved stories to life each week through character creation, costuming, acting exercises, and improvisation! Students will explore classic tales like Where the Wild Things Are, embodying Max as he sails to an island of wild creatures, and they will journey with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as it transforms into a butterfly.

Join us for a fun and immersive experience in Creating Character Theatre Boot Camp Mini, where storytelling comes to life, and every student’s imagination can soar! We'll learn the principles and practices of theatre while connecting these skills to our social and emotional wellness.

Instructor: Carol Brammer 

  • Grades: K-3
  • Dates: Thursdays 
    • Feb. 26
    • March 5, 12, 19
    • April 2, 9, 16 (showcase day!)
  • Time: 3:15-4:10 p.m.
  • Location: TBD
  • Cost: TBD

Intro 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: Tuesday / Thursday Sessions
    • January 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
    • February 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26
    • March: 3, 5, 17, 19, 31
    • April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16
  • Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
  • Location: LS Room 201
  • Pickup Location: LS Atrium
  • Cost: $275

Artistic Endeavors: After School Art the Montessori Way

Welcome to a creative space where kids are free to experiment and explore— all in the name of process-over-product magic. Our Montessori-inspired after school art program is designed for curious minds and busy hands, with a focus on child-led discovery and open-ended materials that spark imagination (not Pinterest-perfect results).

Think: clay that gets squished more than sculpted, paint that ends up on elbows, and projects that evolve as your child does. It’s less about making art to hang on the fridge, and more about building confidence, emotional fluency, and a lifelong love of creative expression.

Instructor: Katie Rigney, Art Educator and Montessori Teacher

  • Ages: Montessori 3-6
  • Dates: Mondays, three session choices below
    • January 12, 26
    • February 9, 23
    • March 2, 9, 16
  • Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
  • Location: Montessori
  • Cost: $335 for all seven classes

Chess: Beginner or Intermediate

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. 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!

On January 8, 2026, students will be sorted into Chess A and Chess B by Mr. Duncan, which will then run from 3:20-4:10 and 4:10-5:00 respectively from there on out.

Instructor: Derek Ducan, Upper School Science Teacher

Intermediate

  • Grades: K-8
  • Dates: Thursdays from January 8 though May 7
    • Excluding March 26 & April 2
  • Time: 3:20-4:10 p.m.
  • Location: LS Science Lab
  • Pickup Location: LS Atrium
  • Cost: $390

Beginner

  • Grades: K-8
  • Dates: Thursdays from January 8 though May 7
    • Excluding March 26 & April 2
  • Time: 4:10-5 p.m.
  • Location: LS Science Lab
  • Pickup Location: LS Atrium
  • Cost: $390

Girls that Rock

Andrea Bennett ‘02 and Arielle Wilson ‘06 are continuing their successful after-school group dedicated to all girls who identify as students of color. The goal is to foster a supportive community where students feel seen and heard, providing a safe space to share their experiences and build meaningful connections. Through conversations, creative activities, and hands-on projects, the group aims to promote empowerment, self-awareness, and mutual appreciation. This program is designed to strengthen community bonds among participants, encouraging collaboration and friendship across grade levels. By cultivating an inclusive environment, the group hopes to inspire confidence and a sense of belonging among all members. The group offers a variety of planned activities that nurture creativity, connection, and community building throughout the year. 

Instructors: Andrea Bennett '02, LS Administrative Assistant & Arielle Wilson '06, Montessori Teacher

Grades K-4

  • Dates: every second Tuesday of each month
    • September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
  • Time: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
  • Location: LS Dining Room
  • Cost: $75

Grades 5-8

  • Dates: every third Thursday of each month
    • September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
  • Time: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
  • Location: LS Dining Room
  • Cost: $75

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.

  • Grades: 5-8
  • When: after school until 6 p.m. (late pickup fee: $10)
  • Where: Middle School Library
  • Cost: $28/day
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