Before & After School Programs
DuFief Elementary School hosts a number of extracurricular activities for students both before and after school ranging from art, science, coding, critical thinking and fitness. Please check back as new programs will be added throughout the school year.
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DuFief Chess Club
Class is open to students of all levels – beginners learn how to play chess, while more experienced students work on improving their strategy.
Who
All Grades
When
Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Fall: Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18 (10 classes)
Winter: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 4, 11 (10 classes)
Spring: Mar. 18, 25; Apr. 1, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27 (10 classes)
Where
DuFief ES Media Center
Cost
$140
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes
Back-to-school is in full swing at Young Rembrandts, as we present drawing lessons that encompass a fascinating world of color, pattern, and design.
Who
All Grades
When
Fridays: 3:40pm – 4:40pm
Fall: Sept. 20 – Dec. 20 (no class 10/4, 11/8 and 11/29)
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$160
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program.
Who
3rd-5th grade girls
When
Tuesdays & Fridays: 7:30am
Sept. 23 – Nov. 27 (10 weeks)
Cost
$175
Shining Kids Yoga
Children will learn yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation exercises which cultivate a calm mind, increase strength and flexibility.
Who
K – 3
When
Thursdays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Oct. 20 – Dec. 5 (no class 10/31 or 11/28)
Cost
$145 ($5 off with code FALL5 if registered by 9/20)
Kids Paint Club
Encourage exploration through painting while building confidence in creativity.
Who
All grades
When
Thursdays: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Oct. 3 – Dec. 19
Where
DuFief Room 12
Cost
$275
Dragons on the Run
Join us for a before school running club at DuFief Elementary. Twice a week we will stretch, run, and have fun.
Who
All grades, though, K-1 will need an ‘adult’ buddy.
When
Mondays & Wednesdays: 8:15pm – 8:45pm
Fall Session: Sept. 23 – Nov. 20
Spring Session: Mar. 30 – Jun. 3
Where
School blacktop at the Kiss-n-Ride drop-off
Cost
Suggested family donation of $20
Big Learning® Science & Engineering
Big Learning before and after-school programs are designed to inspire, encourage and cultivate creativity, focus, persistence, communication, and collaboration.
Who
Motion Commotion: K-2
Invisibilia!: 3-5
When
Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Fall Session: Oct. 2 – Dec. 4
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$159
Big Learning® Foreign Language
A fun introduction to a new language where we learn and practice with songs, puppets, games, story-telling and activities.
Who
Spanish Introductory: K-1
Spanish Beginner: 2-5
When
Fridays: 7:50am – 8:50am
Fall Session: Oct. 4 – Jan. 3
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$229
Fairy Tale Theater
Students use their imaginations to bring nine classic stories to life using elaborate costumes, props, and kid-size scenery.
Who
K-3
When
Tuesdays: 3:35pm – 4:35pm
Fall Session: Sept. 24 – Dec. 3 (no class 10/22, 11/5)
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$200
PhotoMath: Chemistry of Slime
This is a fun way to introduce Chemistry and Phases of Matter to students using Slime.
Who
K-5
When
Tuesdays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Fall Session: Sept. 17 – Nov. 5
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$175
PhotoMath: Claymation
Claymation animation is a project-based STEM activity that integrates math and science in an art form.
Who
2-5
When
Thursdays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Fall Session: Sept. 19 – Nov. 7
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$185
PhotoMath: Maker Time
The Maker Club is focused on creating more opportunities for students to develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math through making.
Who
1-5
When
Mondays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Fall Session: Sept. 16 – Nov. 4
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$180
PhotoMath: Spy Fun
Have fun in this hands-on program where students are challenged to think outside the box as they investigate symmetry in nature, decipher codes, make a periscope, conquer an obstacle course and solve mysteries through examining a variety of clues.
Who
K-2
When
Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Fall Session: Sept. 18 – Nov. 6
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$175
Group Music Fun
Students will participate in an ensemble music group. They may choose which instrument to play during the session: piano, guitar, violin or drums.
Who
K-5
When
Fridays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Fall Session: Oct. 18 – Nov. 14
Where
DuFief ES – Room TBD
Cost
$132
Dufief Fall Sports
MSA offers fantastic programs that improves your child’s skills in their favorite sport while having fun.
Who
K-5
Basketball
When
Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 4:45pm
Fall Session: Sept. 25 – Nov. 13
Cost
$130
Soccer
When
Thursdays: 3:30pm – 4:45pm
Fall Session: Sept. 26 – Nov. 7
Cost
$130
Flag Football
When
Saturdays: 10:00pm – 11:00pm
Fall Session: Sept. 28 – Nov. 9
Cost
$130
Baseball
When
Saturdays: 10:00pm – 11:00pm
Fall Session: Sept. 22 – Nov. 3
Cost
$130
Golf
When
Saturdays: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Fall Session: Sept. 22 – Nov. 3
Cost
$140
Street Hockey
When
Thursdays: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Fall Session: Sept. 26 – Nov. 6
Cost
$130
Tennis
When
Mondays: 3:30pm – 4:45pm
Fall Session: Sept. 23 – Nov. 18
Cost
$155
TKA Martial Arts
Classes are open to all skill levels, including students with experience in other disciplines.
Who
1-5
When
Thursdays: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fall Session: Sept. 19 – Dec. 5
Cost
$90