after-school All-stars showcase
The end-of-year After-School All-Stars Showcase gives students a chance to show off what they've been working on all year.
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BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
In addition to before and after school care provided by the YMCA, we offer many opportunities for students to participate in after school enrichment programs. Some programs are fee-based and some are free.
free programming
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After-School All-Stars (ASAS)
Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies offers its students many opportunities to participate in a myriad of after school enrichment programs each year. We are proud of the dedication and creativity of Peirce teachers who teach many of the classes that students participate in throughout the year. ASAS typically begins in late October and runs through the end of March. |
Fee-based programming
Peirce has been able to bring programs from our community into our school to provide fee-based after school programs. These programs require enrollment with each organization. Please contact individual organizations for more information or to enroll your student in a program.
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YMCA Before and After School Care
Peirce partners with the Lakeview YMCA to offer before and after school care for students in Kindergarten through 8th grades. Programs are run at Peirce School but organized and run by the YMCA. Before care runs from 7:00-8:00 am and after care runs from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Contact: Lakeview YMCA 773-248-3333 Website: http://www.ymcachicago.org/lakeview/programs/school-age |
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CircEsteem
Since 2001, CircEsteem’s mission has been to unite youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and help them build self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice of circus arts. Contact: CircEsteem, The Chicago Youth Circus (773) 732-4564 Website: www.CircEsteem.org |
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Design Dance
Design Dance After School Programs give students an active, creative and engaging dance class during the school day or right after school. Each program encourages students to express themselves in a fun and nurturing environment while they learn to work together, set goals, and build confidence. Contact: Jessica Mackinson, Program Manager jessica@designdance.net 312-361-0864 Website: www.designdance.net |
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Dream Big
Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop offers a variety of drama classes. Our classes are designed to foster creativity, self-expression and teamwork and, of course, to be a whole lot of fun! All of our teachers have had years of experience in theatre as professional performers, directors, choreographers and/or writers and have a passion for teaching kids in the performing arts. Contact: 777-944-9146 Website: www.dreambigperformingarts.com |
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Mad Science
Mad Science is a leading science enrichment provider. We deliver unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational. Our approach to teaching science invites children to pursue STEM careers. Contact: 773-227-3345 Website: www.chicago.madscience.org |
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Mission Propelle: Girl Power Hour
Mission Propelle (formerly Smarty Pants Yoga) empowers elementary-aged girls to discover who they are, what they believe, and how to advocate for themselves through a combination of yoga, reading, and mentoring. In each one-hour class, girls develop mindfulness and self-confidence as they practice yoga, and problem solving by reading original storybooks starring a female protagonist. Mission Propelle at Peirce runs every Friday from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. beginning 10/7/2016 and ending 12/23/2016 (no class 11/4, 11/11, 11/25). Registration has closed for the current session. Check back soon for winter dates! Contact: Linnea Birdwell , Mission Propelle Site Manager Linneasbirdwell@gmail.com 541-908-0305 Website: www.missionpropelle.com |
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Sticky Fingers
Truly Tasty + Fabulously Fun + Highly Acclaimed When’s the last time you had Ethiopian food? Or yummy Greek, Swedish or Columbian food? Guess what? Your kids can have a blast every week discovering how easy and fun it is to prepare (and love to eat!) tasty, healthy globally-inspired + American Classic Sticky Fingers Cooking recipes! Let your child release their inner chef! Our fun, engaging and creative chef instructors mix together a sense of fun and excitement as they combine the love of cooking with nutritional information, safe cooking skills and hygiene, jokes, geography, math skills and food history to help inspire a lifetime love of delicious, healthy family cooking. Each delicious new recipe prepared by your young chef will be accessible online after each class at www.stickyfingerscooking.com. FOR COOKING-UP SOME DELICIOUS FAMILY FUN AT HOME! Contact: Lucy Warenski Illinois Development Cultivator and Lead Chef, Sticky Fingers Cooking (847) 571-6250 (mobile) (303) 648-4078 (office) Website: www.stickyfingerscooking.com |
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Chicago Park District - Berger Park
Berger Park is launching a new afterschool program.. In addition to the pre-existing Park Kids afterschool program, Berger Park is offering Play Production this fall. Tuesday - Friday, from 3:30pm - 5:30pm students will learn fundamental acting techniques, basic stagecraft, and rehearse a stage adaptation of "The Phantom Tollbooth," with a handful of public performances at the end of the session. Contact: Eileen Tull Drama Instructor Berger Park (773) 761-0376 Website: Play Production at Berger Park |
