Registration opens Saturday, August 15 at 9 AM.
Registration closes Friday, September 4, after which no refunds or credits will be issued.
Fall Enrichment Weekly Schedule
Classes run 3:30–4:30 PM and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis with limited enrollment. Each class runs 10 sessions (9/14–12/2) at $400 per student (+ sales tax), which includes all required materials and an end-of-session presentation for parents. Click a class for full details.
| Day | Class | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Chess | K–5th |
| Tuesday | Math Exploration | 2nd–5th |
| Tuesday | Magic | Pre-K–1st |
| Wednesday | Clay Creations | 2nd–5th |
| Thursday | Karate | K–5th |
Chess
Embark on an exciting chess journey with Ellen Art School instructors! Students will learn key concepts, solve workbook puzzles, and practice strategies for openings, middlegames, and endgames during open play, all designed to build confidence for casual play and competition outside the classroom. The course concludes with a parent invitation to a final-day informal tournament and medal ceremony.
$400 + sales tax
Math Exploration
This dynamic program transforms mathematics into an adventure across art, sports, nature, architecture, and logic puzzles. Designed for curious minds, each session kicks off with a lively math game that gets students thinking fast and working together. From there, learners dive into weekly themes that reveal the hidden mathematics in the world around them- creating geometric mandalas, analyzing real baseball stats, hunting for Fibonacci spirals in nature, and designing tiny houses like true architects. Students also crack secret codes, master the game of Sprouts, hunt for vampire numbers, and tackle the classic Four Fours challenge. The curriculum balances guided instruction with independent discovery, encouraging students to ask questions, test ideas, and explain their reasoning. By the end of the program, participants not only build confidence in their mathematical abilities but also develop a deeper appreciation for how math shapes our world. Families are invited to a celebratory showcase where students display their project portfolios and share their favorite discoveries.
$400 + sales tax
Magic
Nexplore Magic Explorers builds student confidence through interactive Magic Activity Packs (MAPs). Guided by skilled instructors, students learn hands-on magic tricks and mystical crafts. Every lesson empowers young magicians to showcase their new talents with courage!
$400 + sales tax
Clay Creations
Unleash creativity in this hands-on ceramics class! Guided by step-by-step projects, students learn essential hand-building techniques like pinching and coiling to shape functional pottery and imaginative sculptures. They will plan, build, and glaze their own unique artworks while developing patience and fine motor skills.
$400 + sales tax
Karate
Students practice with punching bags, breaking boards, blocking drills, and kicking targets, building self-confidence and discipline along the way. Parents are invited to attend the belt test and ceremony at the end of the session.
$400 + sales tax
