After-School Enrichment

PreK

MONDAY
Storybook Science – Vanessa Newton
PreK-Kindergarten
Cost: $395.00 ($20.00 material cost included)
Class size limit: 10 students

Grab your goggles and lab coat; we are on a scientific discovery mission! Students explore the world of science through everyday objects such as food and nature. They connect with classic children’s books and apply the stories to hands-on science activities. There will be some explosions, a few creations, and a whole lot of discoveries. Join us for this exciting journey into the world of science.

TUESDAY
World Explorers — Valerie Humenik
PreK-Grade 1
Cost: $385.00 ($10.00 material cost included)

There’s no need to pack your bags in order to explore the world at Santa Catalina! In the World Explorers Club, your child gets to “visit” a different country or region each week through music, art, cooperative play, and inquiry-based learning. Based upon the Five Themes of Geography, students learn defining characteristics of each destination and engage in games, folktales, crafts, and language specific to that area. In fact, we even send our curious questions to educators and friends living in other regions of the world and video conference to hear their answers! Everyone knows it’s impossible to become a globe-trotter without a passport, but don’t worry, we have you covered. Each week your child records his or her exciting journey across the continents by adding a "stamp” to their very own passport. Join us as we embark on a global adventure that will truly bring geography to life!

WEDNESDAY
Beginning Musical Theatre — Pacific Repertory Theatre
PreK–Kindergarten
Cost: $375.00

Acting, singing, and dancing skills are great tools to build confidence, self-esteem, and poise. In this performing arts class, designed exclusively for our youngest children, students learn how to “walk, talk, and listen” on the stage—by way of theatre games, group participation, and their own imaginations. Scene work and musical theatre numbers are explored, and having fun and behaving silly is highly encouraged! This class is presented by Christina Meeks, a professional director, instructor, and actor at Pacific Repertory Theatre’s School of Dramatic Arts (SODA). Ms. Meeks is uniquely experienced in working with young beginners and has structured this class as a fun and productive way to expose our youngest students to the skill and craft involved in musical theatre, while helping them to unleash their innate creativity. During the final week of class, students perform in a special musical and theatre showcase for family and friends.

THURSDAY
Freestyle Fairytales – Pacific Repertory Theatre
PreK-Kindergarten
Cost: $375.00

Students create an original version of a classic fairy tale with a modern, personalized twist! As a group, they craft new dialogue and stage their own fairytale—including a musical number. Children develop basic acting skills of projection and emoting a story.

FRIDAY
Afternoon Art Club — Monterey Museum of Art
PreK–Grade 3
Cost: $375.00

Afternoon Art Club is a fun, creative environment for children to learn about various materials and methods to create art, such as printmaking, charcoal, pastels, and more! Fun-filled field trips to the Monterey Museum of Art support these lessons by showing students applications of various techniques in works from the museum’s collection. Students also explore the relationship between art, science, and nature. Students create works of art using materials found on nature walks, make sun prints, and create their own nature sketchbook!

Kindergarten

MONDAY
Storybook Science – Vanessa Newton
PreK-Kindergarten
Cost: $395.00 ($20.00 material cost included)
Class size limit: 10 students

Grab your goggles and lab coat; we are on a scientific discovery mission! Students explore the world of science through everyday objects such as food and nature. They connect with classic children’s books and apply the stories to hands-on science activities. There will be some explosions, a few creations, and a whole lot of discoveries. Join us for this exciting journey into the world of science.

Poi Dancing — Kristen Lansdale
Kindergarten–Grade 8
Cost: $425.00 ($45.00 material cost included)

This class is a fun introduction to the practices of yoga and poi dancing, along with nature exploration. In this class, students are introduced to the joyful practice of yoga through dynamic animal and nature-based poses, coupled with basic breathing and relaxation techniques. Students are also introduced to the art of poi dancing, an ancient tradition from the Maori of New Zealand that involves swinging tethered weights and flags in various rhythmic and geometric patterns around the body. Practicing yoga and poi helps children improve their balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination; increase their focus, concentration, awareness, and self-confidence; and build lifelong techniques for healthy living. The nature-based portion of this class allows students to explore their unique self-expression and creativity through games, songs, dances, and nature projects. Students have the opportunity to be outside, breathe fresh air, and run and play, while at the same time exploring and developing a greater appreciation for the wonder of the natural world and their place within it. Each class also includes a healthy snack to keep energy and spirits high!

TUESDAY
World Explorers — Valerie Humenik
PreK-Grade 1
Cost: $385.00 ($10.00 material cost included)

There’s no need to pack your bags in order to explore the world at Santa Catalina! In the World Explorers Club, your child gets to “visit” a different country or region each week through music, art, cooperative play, and inquiry-based learning. Based upon the Five Themes of Geography, students learn defining characteristics of each destination and engage in games, folktales, crafts, and language specific to that area. In fact, we even send our curious questions to educators and friends living in other regions of the world and video conference to hear their answers! Everyone knows it’s impossible to become a globe-trotter without a passport, but don’t worry, we have you covered. Each week your child records his or her exciting journey across the continents by adding a "stamp” to their very own passport. Join us as we embark on a global adventure that will truly bring geography to life!

Youth Soccer – Julian Salas and Servando Perez
Kindergarten-Grade 3
Cost: $375.00

Students learn the basic techniques of soccer. Each session starts with a warmup, moves into hands-on ball drills, and ends with game and strategy drills. Drills vary depending on the age group of your child; examples include Sharks and Minnows for younger students and player position training for older students. Students need to bring a change of clothes that they can comfortably play in.

WEDNESDAY
Beginning Musical Theatre — Pacific Repertory Theatre
PreK–Kindergarten
Cost: $375.00

Acting, singing, and dancing skills are great tools to build confidence, self-esteem, and poise. In this performing arts class, designed exclusively for our youngest children, students learn how to “walk, talk, and listen” on the stage—by way of theatre games, group participation, and their own imaginations. Scene work and musical theatre numbers are explored, and having fun and behaving silly is highly encouraged! This class is presented by Christina Meeks, a professional director, instructor, and actor at Pacific Repertory Theatre’s School of Dramatic Arts (SODA). Ms. Meeks is uniquely experienced in working with young beginners and has structured this class as a fun and productive way to expose our youngest students to the skill and craft involved in musical theatre, while helping them to unleash their innate creativity. During the final week of class, students perform in a special musical and theatre showcase for family and friends.

THURSDAY
Freestyle Fairytales – Pacific Repertory Theatre
PreK-Kindergarten
Cost: $375.00

Students create an original version of a classic fairy tale with a modern, personalized twist! As a group, they craft new dialogue and stage their own fairytale—including a musical number. Children develop basic acting skills of projection and emoting a story.

FRIDAY
Afternoon Art Club — Monterey Museum of Art
PreK–Grade 3
Cost: $375.00

Afternoon Art Club is a fun, creative environment for children to learn about various materials and methods to create art, such as printmaking, charcoal, pastels, and more! Fun-filled field trips to the Monterey Museum of Art support these lessons by showing students applications of various techniques in works from the museum’s collection. Students also explore the relationship between art, science, and nature. Students create works of art using materials found on nature walks, make sun prints, and create their own nature sketchbook!

Grade 1

MONDAY
Beginning Ukulele – Robert McNamara
Grades 1-3
Cost: $375.00

Have fun with the ukulele! It’s popular, easy to learn, and fun for students as they learn to play their favorite songs. By the end of the semester, students will be strumming chords and playing melodies in many different musical styles, including pop, rock, blues, jazz, and folk. This is a great opportunity to learn how to read and write musical notation and chord diagrams and to play different strumming patterns. Students can even play along with their friends!

Poi Dancing — Kristen Lansdale
Kindergarten–Grade 8
Cost: $425.00 ($45.00 material cost included)

This class is a fun introduction to the practices of yoga and poi dancing, along with nature exploration. In this class, students are introduced to the joyful practice of yoga through dynamic animal and nature-based poses, coupled with basic breathing and relaxation techniques. Students are also introduced to the art of poi dancing, an ancient tradition from the Maori of New Zealand that involves swinging tethered weights and flags in various rhythmic and geometric patterns around the body. Practicing yoga and poi helps children improve their balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination; increase their focus, concentration, awareness, and self-confidence; and build lifelong techniques for healthy living. The nature-based portion of this class allows students to explore their unique self-expression and creativity through games, songs, dances, and nature projects. Students have the opportunity to be outside, breathe fresh air, and run and play, while at the same time exploring and developing a greater appreciation for the wonder of the natural world and their place within it. Each class also includes a healthy snack to keep energy and spirits high!

TUESDAY
World Explorers — Valerie Humenik
PreK-Grade 1
Cost: $385.00 ($10.00 material cost included)

There’s no need to pack your bags in order to explore the world at Santa Catalina! In the World Explorers Club, your child gets to “visit” a different country or region each week through music, art, cooperative play, and inquiry-based learning. Based upon the Five Themes of Geography, students learn defining characteristics of each destination and engage in games, folktales, crafts, and language specific to that area. In fact, we even send our curious questions to educators and friends living in other regions of the world and video conference to hear their answers! Everyone knows it’s impossible to become a globe-trotter without a passport, but don’t worry, we have you covered. Each week your child records his or her exciting journey across the continents by adding a "stamp” to their very own passport. Join us as we embark on a global adventure that will truly bring geography to life!

Primary Glee — Katie Gaggini
Grades 1-3
Cost: $375.00

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 levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and introductions to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs, and, of course, movement!

Youth Soccer – Julian Salas and Servando Perez
Kindergarten-Grade 3
Cost: $375.00

Students learn the basic techniques of soccer. Each session starts with a warmup, moves into hands-on ball drills, and ends with game and strategy drills. Drills vary depending on the age group of your child; examples include Sharks and Minnows for younger students and player position training for older students. Students need to bring a change of clothes that they can comfortably play in.

WEDNESDAY
Justin Russo Golf Academy
Grades 1-8
Cost: $410.00 ($35.00 transportation fee included)

Whether playing at a beginning or intermediate level, your child will love the process that leads to self-discovery, picture-perfect mechanics, and self-confidence as they experience the nuances of the game. Students develop putting, short game, and full swing fundamentals. The class strives to develop the “play” in every golfer, encouraging students to challenge themselves by learning new skills and reaching new goals. The classes are held at Bayonet and Black Horse golf courses in Seaside, giving players the opportunity to play on the course in order to develop the feel and experience necessary to succeed. The PGA Sports Academy curriculum, which is implemented in these lessons, includes:

Golf and athletic experiences
Life skills (concentration, self-discipline, team building)
Rules and etiquette
Course management and strategies
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) fitness and nutrition
Video analysis and physical assessments

*One-way transportation to Bayonet and Black Horse is provided by Santa Catalina. Parents must pick up students from the course by 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY
Primary Musical Theatre – Bri Slama
Grades 1-3
Cost: $375.00

Love to dance, act, and sing? In this class, students learn the fundamental tools needed to become capable and self-assured performers. Students work on using big stage voices, becoming characters, and, of course, dancing! This class helps children build self-confidence on stage and off. Miss Slama has a bachelor's degree in theatre arts and continues to work professionally as an actor and stage manager in Monterey County.

FRIDAY
Afternoon Art Club — Monterey Museum of Art
PreK–Grade 3
Cost: $375.00

Afternoon Art Club is a fun, creative environment for children to learn about various materials and methods to create art, such as printmaking, charcoal, pastels, and more! Fun-filled field trips to the Monterey Museum of Art support these lessons by showing students applications of various techniques in works from the museum’s collection. Students also explore the relationship between art, science, and nature. Students create works of art using materials found on nature walks, make sun prints, and create their own nature sketchbook!

Grade 2

MONDAY
Beginning Ukulele – Robert McNamara
Grades 1-3
Cost: $375.00

Have fun with the ukulele! It’s popular, easy to learn, and fun for students as they learn to play their favorite songs. By the end of the semester, students will be strumming chords and playing melodies in many different musical styles, including pop, rock, blues, jazz, and folk. This is a great opportunity to learn how to read and write musical notation and chord diagrams and to play different strumming patterns. Students can even play along with their friends!

Poi Dancing — Kristen Lansdale
Kindergarten–Grade 8
Cost: $425.00 ($45.00 material cost included)

This class is a fun introduction to the practices of yoga and poi dancing, along with nature exploration. In this class, students are introduced to the joyful practice of yoga through dynamic animal and nature-based poses, coupled with basic breathing and relaxation techniques. Students are also introduced to the art of poi dancing, an ancient tradition from the Maori of New Zealand that involves swinging tethered weights and flags in various rhythmic and geometric patterns around the body. Practicing yoga and poi helps children improve their balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination; increase their focus, concentration, awareness, and self-confidence; and build lifelong techniques for healthy living. The nature-based portion of this class allows students to explore their unique self-expression and creativity through games, songs, dances, and nature projects. Students have the opportunity to be outside, breathe fresh air, and run and play, while at the same time exploring and developing a greater appreciation for the wonder of the natural world and their place within it. Each class also includes a healthy snack to keep energy and spirits high!

TUESDAY
Primary Glee — Katie Gaggini
Grades 1-3
Cost: $375.00

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 levels. In this enrichment class, students work through several songs while learning about proper vocal techniques and introductions to part-singing. The class explores multiple genres of music with an emphasis on fun, contemporary songs, and, of course, movement!

Youth Soccer – Julian Salas and Servando Perez
Kindergarten-Grade 3
Cost: $375.00

Students learn the basic techniques of soccer. Each session starts with a warmup, moves into hands-on ball drills, and ends with game and strategy drills. Drills vary depending on the age group of your child; examples include Sharks and Minnows for younger students and player position training for older students. Students need to bring a change of clothes that they can comfortably play in.

WEDNESDAY
Justin Russo Golf Academy
Grades 1-8
Cost: $410.00 ($35.00 transportation fee included)

Whether playing at a beginning or intermediate level, your child will love the process that leads to self-discovery, picture-perfect mechanics, and self-confidence as they experience the nuances of the game. Students develop putting, short game, and full swing fundamentals. The class strives to develop the “play” in every golfer, encouraging students to challenge themselves by learning new skills and reaching new goals. The classes are held at Bayonet and Black Horse golf courses in Seaside, giving players the opportunity to play on the course in order to develop the feel and experience necessary to succeed. The PGA Sports Academy curriculum, which is implemented in these lessons, includes:

Golf and athletic experiences
Life skills (concentration, self-discipline, team building)
Rules and etiquette
Course management and strategies
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) fitness and nutrition
Video analysis and physical assessments

*One-way transportation to Bayonet and Black Horse is provided by Santa Catalina. Parents must pick up students from the course by 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY
Primary Musical Theatre – Bri Slama
Grades 1-3
Cost: $375.00

Love to dance, act, and sing? In this class, students learn the fundamental tools needed to become capable and self-assured performers. Students work on using big stage voices, becoming characters, and, of course, dancing! This class helps children build self-confidence on stage and off. Miss Slama has a bachelor's degree in theatre arts and continues to work professionally as an actor and stage manager in Monterey County.

FRIDAY
Afternoon Art Club — Monterey Museum of Art
PreK–Grade 3
Cost: $375.00

Afternoon Art Club is a fun, creative environment for children to learn about various materials and methods to create art, such as printmaking, charcoal, pastels, and more! Fun-filled field trips to the Monterey Museum of Art support these lessons by showing students applications of various techniques in works from the museum’s collection. Students also explore the relationship between art, science, and nature. Students create works of art using materials found on nature walks, make sun prints, and create their own nature sketchbook!

Grade 3