After-School Enrichment
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School's After-School Enrichment Program includes a variety of activities, including partnerships with local organizations. Students build practical skills, gain confidence, and explore their interests while having fun in safe, supportive environments. After-school care begins at the end of class, from 3:20 to 4:00 p.m., with a snack and free play time. After-School Enrichment Classes run from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. across campus.
Schedule
The following classes are offered for winter and spring 2022. Classes will not take place on school holidays or other dates communicated by the school.
Winter: January 3–February 24 (8 weeks)
Spring: March 7–May 27 (11 weeks)
Class Descriptions
Each class has a minimum and maximum enrollment number. If your child is signed up for a class that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements, or is full at the time of registration, we will contact you directly.
Winter Classes
January 3–February 24 (8 weeks)
- PreK
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grades 6-8
- Study Buddies (PreK-Grade 3)
- Catalina After-School Library (Grades 4-8)
PreK
MONDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
PreK–Grade 1
Cost: $200.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
Kindergarten
MONDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
PreK–Grade 1
Cost: $200.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
Grade 1
MONDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
PreK–Grade 1
Cost: $200.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
TUESDAY
Primary Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 1–3
Cost: $160.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and Open House.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
WEDNESDAY
Chess — Mr. Pernik of Pacific Chess Academy
Grades 1-4
Cost: $160.00
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced), this program is a great opportunity for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends. Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow, and include individual instructions to practice at home. Students are provided with necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Manager and owner of Pacific Chess Academy, Jeff Pernik began as a chess instructor in 2000. Over the years, Mr. Pernik has developed a chess curriculum at a variety of schools and organized many chess tournaments for students. In 2007, Mr. Pernik founded the Pacific Chess Academy in Walnut Creek, and has expanded throughout many schools across the San Francisco Bay Area. Now living in Monterey County, Mr. Pernik dreams of helping more kids learn and play chess.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
THURSDAY
Spanish — Ms. Saadia
Grades 1–3
Cost: $160.00
Learning a new language boosts brain power and sharpens the mind. This class introduces students to Spanish language basics (letters, colors, numbers, etc.) by engaging in a fun and entertaining learning environment through a variety of hands-on activities, games, songs, storybooks, and visual aids.
Ms. Saadia is a multi-lingual instructor, has a double masters in linguistics and education, and has had a long professional career as an assistant professor.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 8 students
Grade 2
TUESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 2–5
Cost: $240.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
Primary Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 1–3
Cost: $160.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and Open House.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
WEDNESDAY
Chess — Mr. Pernik of Pacific Chess Academy
Grades 1–4
Cost: $160.00
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced), this program is a great opportunity for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends. Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow, and include individual instructions to practice at home. Students are provided with necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Manager and owner of Pacific Chess Academy, Jeff Pernik began as a chess instructor in 2000. Over the years, Mr. Pernik has developed a chess curriculum at a variety of schools and organized many chess tournaments for students. In 2007, Mr. Pernik founded the Pacific Chess Academy in Walnut Creek, and has expanded throughout many schools across the San Francisco Bay Area. Now living in Monterey County, Mr. Pernik dreams of helping more kids learn and play chess.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
THURSDAY
Spanish — Ms. Saadia
Grades 1–3
Cost: $160.00
Learning a new language boosts brain power and sharpens the mind. This class introduces students to Spanish language basics (letters, colors, numbers, etc.) by engaging in a fun and entertaining learning environment through a variety of hands-on activities, games, songs, storybooks, and visual aids.
Ms. Saadia is a multi-lingual instructor, has a double masters in linguistics and education, and has had a long professional career as an assistant professor.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 8 students
Grade 3
MONDAY
Robotics — Code Ninjas
Grades 3–8
Cost: $250.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Students use robotic tool kits to build and code their own robot. This is a team-based curriculum, and each team builds different types of robots. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
TUESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 2–5
Cost: $240.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
Primary Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 1–3
Cost: $160.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and Open House.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
WEDNESDAY
Chess — Mr. Pernik of Pacific Chess Academy
Grades 1–4
Cost: $160.00
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced), this program is a great opportunity for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends. Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow, and include individual instructions to practice at home. Students are provided with necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Manager and owner of Pacific Chess Academy, Jeff Pernik began as a chess instructor in 2000. Over the years, Mr. Pernik has developed a chess curriculum at a variety of schools and organized many chess tournaments for students. In 2007, Mr. Pernik founded the Pacific Chess Academy in Walnut Creek, and has expanded throughout many schools across the San Francisco Bay Area. Now living in Monterey County, Mr. Pernik dreams of helping more kids learn and play chess.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
THURSDAY
Spanish — Ms. Saadia
Grades 1–3
Cost: $160.00
Learning a new language boosts brain power and sharpens the mind. This class introduces students to Spanish language basics (letters, colors, numbers, etc.) by engaging in a fun and entertaining learning environment through a variety of hands-on activities, games, songs, storybooks, and visual aids.
Ms. Saadia is a multi-lingual instructor, has a double masters in linguistics and education, and has had a long professional career as an assistant professor.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 8 students
Grade 4
MONDAY
Robotics — Code Ninjas
Grades 3–8
Cost: $250.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Students use robotic tool kits to build and code their own robot. This is a team-based curriculum, and each team builds different types of robots. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
TUESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 2–5
Cost: $240.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
WEDNESDAY
Chess — Mr. Pernik of Pacific Chess Academy
Grades 1–4
Cost: $160.00
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced), this program is a great opportunity for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends. Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow, and include individual instructions to practice at home. Students are provided with necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Manager and owner of Pacific Chess Academy, Jeff Pernik began as a chess instructor in 2000. Over the years, Mr. Pernik has developed a chess curriculum at a variety of schools and organized many chess tournaments for students. In 2007, Mr. Pernik founded the Pacific Chess Academy in Walnut Creek, and has expanded throughout many schools across the San Francisco Bay Area. Now living in Monterey County, Mr. Pernik dreams of helping more kids learn and play chess.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
THURSDAY
Intermediate Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 4–5
Cost: $200.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and Open House.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
Grade 5
MONDAY
Robotics — Code Ninjas
Grades 3–8
Cost: $250.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Students use robotic tool kits to build and code their own robot. This is a team-based curriculum, and each team builds different types of robots. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
TUESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 2–5
Cost: $240.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
THURSDAY
Chess — Mr. Frenklakh
Grades 5–8
Cost: $160.00
Chess inspires imagination and creativity, encourages logical thinking, improves memory and concentration, teaches independence, inspires self-motivation, and boosts self-image. It's a universal language in which anyone can communicate! Throughout this program, students learn to think and improve creativity, master magic tricks and combinations, and have fun on all 64 squares and beyond.
Lev Frenklakh is a professional chess coach with over 40 years of experience in training, teaching, and promoting chess and foreign language programs at various educational, cultural, and sports clubs both in the former U.S.S.R. and the United States. Lev’s daughter, Jennie, represented the U.S. at the World Youth Championships and was a member of the All America Chess Team. Mr. Frenklakh has an M.A. in linguistics and worked as an associate professor at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 16 students
Intermediate Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 4–5
Cost: $200.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and Open House.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
Grades 6-8
MONDAY
Robotics — Code Ninjas
Grades 3–8
Cost: $250.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Students use robotic tool kits to build and code their own robot. This is a team-based curriculum, and each team builds different types of robots. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
WEDNESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 6–8
Cost: $240.00
At Ooze Studio, kids and teens ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
THURSDAY
Chess — Mr. Frenklakh
Grades 5–8
Cost: $160.00
Chess inspires imagination and creativity, encourages logical thinking, improves memory and concentration, teaches independence, inspires self-motivation, and boosts self-image. It's a universal language in which anyone can communicate! Throughout this program, students learn to think and improve creativity, master magic tricks and combinations, and have fun on all 64 squares and beyond.
Lev Frenklakh is a professional chess coach with over 40 years of experience in training, teaching, and promoting chess and foreign language programs at various educational, cultural, and sports clubs both in the former U.S.S.R. and the United States. Lev’s daughter, Jennie, represented the U.S. at the World Youth Championships and was a member of the All America Chess Team. Mr. Frenklakh has an M.A. in linguistics and worked as an associate professor at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 16 students
Study Buddies (PreK-Grade 3)
MONDAY–FRIDAY
Study Buddies
PreK–Grade 3
Cost: Varies; see below
Study Buddies offers students a chance to play and connect along with time to work on their homework in a fun and supportive environment. Students are picked up from their classroom at 3:20 p.m. and enjoy a snack and recess at the playground. Around 4:00 p.m., students head to the Lower School Library, where they can work on their homework until pickup at or before 5:30 p.m. Students have several options in the library—there are learning-centered games, paper and drawing materials, and lots of books! On "no homework Fridays," students are led in fun outside play, games, and activities.
Students can attend Study Buddies between 1 and 5 times per week. Day of the week must be predetermined. Days of the week can be different for the winter and spring trimesters.
Total cost by day for the winter trimester, eight weeks:
- Mondays = $80.00
- Tuesdays = $80.00
- Wednesdays = $80.00
- Thursdays = $80.00
- Fridays = $60.00
Study Buddies and CASL are facilitated by the After-School Enrichment Team, which includes Mr. Gil, Mr. Gamble, Ms. Rosie, and Ms. DelaCruz.
Catalina After-School Library (Grades 4-8)
MONDAY–FRIDAY
Catalina After-School Library
Grades 4–8
Cost: Varies; see below
Catalina After-School Library (CASL) allows students to have designated time and space to work on their homework in a fun and supportive environment. If students do not have homework, they may bring in a quiet activity. A snack and recess start the class from 3:30–4:00 p.m. By 4:00 p.m., students head to the Upper School Library, where students work on their homework in a study hall environment until pickup at or before 5:30 p.m. Students have several options in the library—there are games, Chromebooks, paper and drawing materials, and lots of books!
Students can attend CASL between 1 and 5 times per week. Day of the week must be predetermined. Days of the week can be different for the winter and spring trimesters.
Total cost by day for the winter trimester, 8 weeks:
- Mondays = $80.00
- Tuesdays = $80.00
- Wednesdays = $80.00
- Thursdays = $80.00
- Fridays = $60.00
Study Buddies and CASL are facilitated by the After-School Enrichment Team, which includes Mr. Gil, Mr. Gamble, Ms. Rosie, and Ms. DelaCruz.
Spring Classes
March 7–May 27 (11 weeks)
- PreK
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grades 4-5
- Grades 6-8
- Study Buddies (PreK-Grade 3)
- Catalina After-School Library (Grades 4-8)
PreK
MONDAY
Sports! — Coach Schu and Coach Perez
PreK-Grade 2
Cost: $300.00
Students can look forward to a variety of sports offerings each week, including soccer, baseball, basketball, and kickball, with more to come! Fundamentals of each activity are established before eventually moving on to more advanced techniques. We rotate through the sports and select popular activities to return to.
Coach Schu played baseball and soccer at a young age before finding a love for water polo in high school. He began coaching younger athletes at Santa Barbara Water Polo Club and interning with the Department of Recreation for California State Parks to provide community outreach programs for local schools. He played water polo for California Lutheran University in Southern California and on intramural teams for soccer and swimming. After college he went on to coordinate the Refugio Junior Lifeguard program, where he taught children the importance of marine protection while also training them to become future lifeguards. He now plays in the adult league for softball and is an avid hiker.
Coach Perez played a variety of sports at a young age and found a love for soccer at the age of 10. He played soccer for three years at the collegiate level with CSU Monterey Bay. During his college experience, he started coaching youth soccer on the Monterey Peninsula. After college he pursued a professional soccer career and played semi-pro for one season in Springfield, Missouri. He now plays in local adult leagues for both soccer and softball and loves to compete.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
TUESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
PreK–Grade 1
Cost: $250.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
Kindergarten
MONDAY
Sports! — Coach Schu and Coach Perez
PreK-Grade 2
Cost: $300.00
Students can look forward to a variety of sports offerings each week, including soccer, baseball, basketball, and kickball, with more to come! Fundamentals of each activity are established before eventually moving on to more advanced techniques. We rotate through the sports and select popular activities to return to.
Coach Schu played baseball and soccer at a young age before finding a love for water polo in high school. He began coaching younger athletes at Santa Barbara Water Polo Club and interning with the Department of Recreation for California State Parks to provide community outreach programs for local schools. He played water polo for California Lutheran University in Southern California and on intramural teams for soccer and swimming. After college he went on to coordinate the Refugio Junior Lifeguard program, where he taught children the importance of marine protection while also training them to become future lifeguards. He now plays in the adult league for softball and is an avid hiker.
Coach Perez played a variety of sports at a young age and found a love for soccer at the age of 10. He played soccer for three years at the collegiate level with CSU Monterey Bay. During his college experience, he started coaching youth soccer on the Monterey Peninsula. After college he pursued a professional soccer career and played semi-pro for one season in Springfield, Missouri. He now plays in local adult leagues for both soccer and softball and loves to compete.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
TUESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
PreK–Grade 1
Cost: $250.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
Grade 1
MONDAY
Sports! — Coach Schu and Coach Perez
PreK-Grade 2
Cost: $300.00
Students can look forward to a variety of sports offerings each week, including soccer, baseball, basketball, and kickball, with more to come! Fundamentals of each activity are established before eventually moving on to more advanced techniques. We rotate through the sports and select popular activities to return to.
Coach Schu played baseball and soccer at a young age before finding a love for water polo in high school. He began coaching younger athletes at Santa Barbara Water Polo Club and interning with the Department of Recreation for California State Parks to provide community outreach programs for local schools. He played water polo for California Lutheran University in Southern California and on intramural teams for soccer and swimming. After college he went on to coordinate the Refugio Junior Lifeguard program, where he taught children the importance of marine protection while also training them to become future lifeguards. He now plays in the adult league for softball and is an avid hiker.
Coach Perez played a variety of sports at a young age and found a love for soccer at the age of 10. He played soccer for three years at the collegiate level with CSU Monterey Bay. During his college experience, he started coaching youth soccer on the Monterey Peninsula. After college he pursued a professional soccer career and played semi-pro for one season in Springfield, Missouri. He now plays in local adult leagues for both soccer and softball and loves to compete.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
TUESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
PreK–Grade 1
Cost: $250.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
Primary Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 1–3
Cost: $180.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and the Spring Concert. (Note: Glee will not meet on May 24 as this is the week of the Spring Concert. Registered students will be able to attend Study Buddies if needed.)
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
THURSDAY
Coding — Code Ninjas
Grades 1–3
Cost: $310.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Have a blast building awesome video games and developing ninja coding skills. Students code in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment with a game-based curriculum that they will love. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 12 students
Grade 2
MONDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 2–5
Cost: $300.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
Sports! — Coach Schu and Coach Perez
PreK-Grade 2
Cost: $300.00
Students can look forward to a variety of sports offerings each week, including soccer, baseball, basketball, and kickball, with more to come! Fundamentals of each activity are established before eventually moving on to more advanced techniques. We rotate through the sports and select popular activities to return to.
Coach Schu played baseball and soccer at a young age before finding a love for water polo in high school. He began coaching younger athletes at Santa Barbara Water Polo Club and interning with the Department of Recreation for California State Parks to provide community outreach programs for local schools. He played water polo for California Lutheran University in Southern California and on intramural teams for soccer and swimming. After college he went on to coordinate the Refugio Junior Lifeguard program, where he taught children the importance of marine protection while also training them to become future lifeguards. He now plays in the adult league for softball and is an avid hiker.
Coach Perez played a variety of sports at a young age and found a love for soccer at the age of 10. He played soccer for three years at the collegiate level with CSU Monterey Bay. During his college experience, he started coaching youth soccer on the Monterey Peninsula. After college he pursued a professional soccer career and played semi-pro for one season in Springfield, Missouri. He now plays in local adult leagues for both soccer and softball and loves to compete.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
TUESDAY
Primary Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 1–3
Cost: $180.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and the Spring Concert. (Note: Glee will not meet on May 24 as this is the week of the Spring Concert. Registered students will be able to attend Study Buddies if needed.)
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
WEDNESDAY
Chess — Mr. Pernik of Pacific Chess Academy
Grades 2–5
Cost: $200.00
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced), this program is a great opportunity for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends. Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow, and include individual instructions to practice at home. Students are provided with necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Manager and owner of Pacific Chess Academy, Jeff Pernik began as a chess instructor in 2000. Over the years, Mr. Pernik has developed a chess curriculum at a variety of schools and organized many chess tournaments for students. In 2007, Mr. Pernik founded the Pacific Chess Academy in Walnut Creek, and has expanded throughout many schools across the San Francisco Bay Area. Now living in Monterey County, Mr. Pernik dreams of helping more kids learn and play chess.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
THURSDAY
Coding — Code Ninjas
Grades 1–3
Cost: $310.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Have a blast building awesome video games and developing ninja coding skills. Students code in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment with a game-based curriculum that they will love. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 12 students
Grade 3
MONDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 2–5
Cost: $300.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
TUESDAY
Primary Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 1–3
Cost: $180.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and the Spring Concert. (Note: Glee will not meet on May 24 as this is the week of the Spring Concert. Registered students will be able to attend Study Buddies if needed.)
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
WEDNESDAY
Chess — Mr. Pernik of Pacific Chess Academy
Grades 2–5
Cost: $200.00
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced), this program is a great opportunity for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends. Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow, and include individual instructions to practice at home. Students are provided with necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Manager and owner of Pacific Chess Academy, Jeff Pernik began as a chess instructor in 2000. Over the years, Mr. Pernik has developed a chess curriculum at a variety of schools and organized many chess tournaments for students. In 2007, Mr. Pernik founded the Pacific Chess Academy in Walnut Creek, and has expanded throughout many schools across the San Francisco Bay Area. Now living in Monterey County, Mr. Pernik dreams of helping more kids learn and play chess.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
Sports! — Coach Schu and Coach Perez
Grades 3–5
Cost: $300.00
Students can look forward to a variety of sports offerings each week, including soccer, baseball, basketball, and kickball, with more to come! Fundamentals of each activity are established before eventually moving on to more advanced techniques. We rotate through the sports and select popular activities to return to.
Coach Schu played baseball and soccer at a young age before finding a love for water polo in high school. He began coaching younger athletes at Santa Barbara Water Polo Club and interning with the Department of Recreation for California State Parks to provide community outreach programs for local schools. He played water polo for California Lutheran University in Southern California and on intramural teams for soccer and swimming. After college he went on to coordinate the Refugio Junior Lifeguard program, where he taught children the importance of marine protection while also training them to become future lifeguards. He now plays in the adult league for softball and is an avid hiker.
Coach Perez played a variety of sports at a young age and found a love for soccer at the age of 10. He played soccer for three years at the collegiate level with CSU Monterey Bay. During his college experience, he started coaching youth soccer on the Monterey Peninsula. After college he pursued a professional soccer career and played semi-pro for one season in Springfield, Missouri. He now plays in local adult leagues for both soccer and softball and loves to compete.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
THURSDAY
Coding — Code Ninjas
Grades 1–3
Cost: $310.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Have a blast building awesome video games and developing ninja coding skills. Students code in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment with a game-based curriculum that they will love. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 12 students
Grades 4-5
MONDAY
Acting — Ms. Slama
Grades 4–8
Cost: $300.00
In this class, young performers learn the fundamental tools needed to become capable and self-assured actors. Through improvisation exercises and short scenes, students learn to take risks, make strong character choices, and develop character relationships. We also work on refining audition skills and learning theatre terms. Build self-confidence on stage and off!
Ms. Slama has a B.A. in theatre arts and continues to work professionally as an actor and stage manager in Monterey County.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 2–5
Cost: $300.00
At Ooze Studio, kids ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 4 students / Maximum: 10 students
TUESDAY
Coding — Code Ninjas
Grades 4–8
Cost: $310.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Have a blast building awesome video games and developing ninja coding skills. Students code in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment with a game-based curriculum that they will love. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
WEDNESDAY
Chess — Mr. Pernik of Pacific Chess Academy
Grades 2–5
Cost: $200.00
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced), this program is a great opportunity for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends. Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow, and include individual instructions to practice at home. Students are provided with necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Manager and owner of Pacific Chess Academy, Jeff Pernik began as a chess instructor in 2000. Over the years, Mr. Pernik has developed a chess curriculum at a variety of schools and organized many chess tournaments for students. In 2007, Mr. Pernik founded the Pacific Chess Academy in Walnut Creek, and has expanded throughout many schools across the San Francisco Bay Area. Now living in Monterey County, Mr. Pernik dreams of helping more kids learn and play chess.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
Sports! — Coach Schu and Coach Perez
Grades 3–5
Cost: $300.00
Students can look forward to a variety of sports offerings each week, including soccer, baseball, basketball, and kickball, with more to come! Fundamentals of each activity are established before eventually moving on to more advanced techniques. We rotate through the sports and select popular activities to return to.
Coach Schu played baseball and soccer at a young age before finding a love for water polo in high school. He began coaching younger athletes at Santa Barbara Water Polo Club and interning with the Department of Recreation for California State Parks to provide community outreach programs for local schools. He played water polo for California Lutheran University in Southern California and on intramural teams for soccer and swimming. After college he went on to coordinate the Refugio Junior Lifeguard program, where he taught children the importance of marine protection while also training them to become future lifeguards. He now plays in the adult league for softball and is an avid hiker.
Coach Perez played a variety of sports at a young age and found a love for soccer at the age of 10. He played soccer for three years at the collegiate level with CSU Monterey Bay. During his college experience, he started coaching youth soccer on the Monterey Peninsula. After college he pursued a professional soccer career and played semi-pro for one season in Springfield, Missouri. He now plays in local adult leagues for both soccer and softball and loves to compete.
Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 15 students
THURSDAY
Intermediate Glee — Miss Gaggini
Grades 4–5
Cost: $250.00
Does your child love to sing? Is he or she interested in learning more about singing in a choir? Join Miss Gaggini as she brings her Glee Club to the primary and intermediate levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and being introduced to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs—and, of course, movement! Students will have the opportunity to perform at Lower School Assembly and the Spring Concert. (Note: Glee will not meet on May 26, 2022, as this is the day of the Spring Concert. Registered students will be able to attend CASL if needed.)
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 20 students
Grades 6-8
MONDAY
Acting — Ms. Slama
Grades 4–8
Cost: $300.00
In this class, young performers learn the fundamental tools needed to become capable and self-assured actors. Through improvisation exercises and short scenes, students learn to take risks, make strong character choices, and develop character relationships. We also work on refining audition skills and learning theatre terms. Build self-confidence on stage and off!
Ms. Slama has a B.A. in theatre arts and continues to work professionally as an actor and stage manager in Monterey County.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
TUESDAY
Coding — Code Ninjas
Grades 4–8
Cost: $310.00
An exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Have a blast building awesome video games and developing ninja coding skills. Students code in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment with a game-based curriculum that they will love. Students make amazing progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.
At Code Ninjas Monterey, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
WEDNESDAY
Art Club — Mia of Ooze Studio
Grades 6–8
Cost: $310.00
At Ooze Studio, kids and teens ooze contagious creativity by engaging in a wide variety of arts, crafts, and artist appreciation via hands-on learning, non-technical, creative thinking workshops. By allowing students to let loose and connect with their creativity their own way there is an opportunity to let imaginations soar. Ooze's art play is based on fine arts, urban arts and design, which is sprinkled in as it relates to each student.
Mia, founder of Ooze Studio, uses her 26+ years of industry experience in design and art, a B.S. in applied design, and an accredited certification in psychology of color and design to help center creative thinking in each class.
Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 12 students
Study Buddies (PreK-Grade 3)
MONDAY–FRIDAY
Study Buddies
PreK–Grade 3
Cost: Varies; see below
Study Buddies offers students a chance to play and connect along with time to work on their homework in a fun and supportive environment. Students are picked up from their classroom at 3:20 p.m. and enjoy a snack and recess at the playground. Around 4:00 p.m., students head to the Lower School Library, where they can work on their homework until pickup at or before 5:30 p.m. Students have several options in the library—there are learning-centered games, paper and drawing materials, and lots of books! On "no homework Fridays," students are led in fun outside play, games, and activities.
Students can attend Study Buddies between 1 and 5 times per week. Day of the week must be predetermined. Days of the week can be different for the winter and spring trimesters.
Total cost by day for the spring trimester, 11 weeks:
- Mondays = $110.00
- Tuesdays = $110.00
- Wednesdays = $110.00
- Thursdays = $110.00
- Fridays = $100.00
Study Buddies and CASL are facilitated by the After-School Enrichment Team, which includes Mr. Gil, Mr. Gamble, Ms. Rosie, and Ms. DelaCruz.
Catalina After-School Library (Grades 4-8)
MONDAY–FRIDAY
Catalina After-School Library
Grades 4–8
Cost: Varies; see below
Catalina After-School Library (CASL) allows students to have designated time and space to work on their homework in a fun and supportive environment. If students do not have homework, they may bring in a quiet activity. A snack and recess start the class from 3:30–4:00 p.m. By 4:00 p.m., students head to the Upper School Library, where students work on their homework in a study hall environment until pickup at or before 5:30 p.m. Students have several options in the library—there are games, Chromebooks, paper and drawing materials, and lots of books!
Students can attend CASL between 1 and 5 times per week. Day of the week must be predetermined. Days of the week can be different for the winter and spring trimesters.
Total cost by day for the spring trimester, 11 weeks:
- Mondays = $110.00
- Tuesdays = $120.00
- Wednesdays = $120.00
- Thursdays = $100.00
- Fridays = $100.00
Study Buddies and CASL are facilitated by the After-School Enrichment Team, which includes Mr. Gil, Mr. Gamble, Ms. Rosie, and Ms. DelaCruz.
Registration
To register, click the button below. You will create a registration application for each student, registering for both winter and spring trimester classes. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. You will receive notification regarding your enrollment along with an invoice for your enrolled classes. Please note that once your student account has been created through your registration, any changes or additions will need to be communicated to the after-school team at afterschool@santacatalina.org.