Winter/Spring 2025-26 Enrichment Classes
Registration opens January 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM.
These programs are open to TK - 8 students who attend any AUSD or Alameda public charter school.
Prices will increase by $10 after January 29, 2026.
Please keep checking these listings for the latest information on classes. Note that all AEF program schedules are subject to change.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Registration Information
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- Registration is online. Please click the “Register for Ruby Bridges Classes” button below to view classes and access the online registration system when the registration period has started.
- Please be sure you understand the Policies and Procedures of the After School Enrichment Program before you register. Read them by clicking here.
- You will be sent a 'welcome' email the day before class starts that includes information on class locations. (Please be sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive this.)
AEF Registration and Refund Policies
- Registration closes at 11:59 PM 2 business days prior to start of class.
- Late enrollments will be accepted as space allows. There is a $20 processing fee for late registrations.
- If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, participants will receive a full refund.
- Transfers must be requested a minimum of 7 days prior to the start of class. There is a $20 processing fee for transfers.
- Cancellations up to 14 days before the class start date can be made via your account on Active Online Camp and Class Manager for a refund back to your original form of payment minus a $20 fee. If you cancel between 14 and 7 days prior to the start of the class via your account on Active Online Camp and Class Manager, credit will be applied to your AEF account minus a $20 processing fee. There is no refund for cancellations within 7 days of the class start date.
- Children enrolled in most on-site after care programs are welcome to take AEF classes and will be picked up by instructors.
Scholarships for Enrichment classes are available as follows:
- Student/family is enrolled in a California State assistance program – 90%
- Student/family qualifies for assistance under the McKinney-Vento Act, Alameda Point Collaborative, or similar program – 100%;
- Scholarships are granted for one class or camp per student each season. The seasons include Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
- For parents or guardians requesting assistance but who are not covered under the above conditions, please contact AEF at [email protected].
To request a scholarship for your student, please click here and fill out the online form. Upon completion of the application form you must scan/email proof that your student is enrolled in a California State assistance program. The scholarship will not be approved until proof is received. You MUST send within 48 hours of completing this form. We will not follow up and ask for the proof. It is your responsibility to get this to us. Scan and email it to [email protected].
CLASS TYPE COLOR CODING:
Visual Art, Creative Writing & Crafting Classes
Performing Arts Classes
Sports & Fitness Classes
S.T.E.M. Classes
Finance Classes
Language Classes
Does your child have adaptive needs?
Students with adaptive needs are welcome to join AEF programs. Please note that if a student needs a one-on-one assistant or paraprofessional during the school day (Behavioral Plan/504 with Permission), they must also have an assistant or a paraprofessional to work with them during the enrichment class or camp. Please contact AEF at least three weeks before the program starts to coordinate this. Assistants/paras must have Livescan and TB clearance on file with AUSD. If AEF makes the arrangement for the paraprofessional, AEF pays the cost for this service for the first 5 families to request per season. If we receive requests beyond five, we will charge a small fee to cover the cost. If you cancel the class less than 7 days from the start of the class, you will be charged a $50 cancellation fee that will be paid to the paraprofessional.
PLEASE NOTE: The classroom or location will be sent in the welcome email that parents/guardians will receive at least one day before the class starts.
NEW! Super Science: Robots and Nature’s Wonders
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Talentnook, Inc.
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 23, 30 (No class Feb. 16, Mar. 16)
Class Fee: $255
Materials Fee: $25
Ignite curiosity with a hands-on journey through nature and robotics! Students explore natural forces like earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and avalanches in Nature’s Wonders, building creative models. In Robots, they design and build Spin Bots, Brush Bots, and Walking Bots, blending creativity, science, and fun to discover real-world concepts.
Aloha Ukulele
Grades: TK - 3
Provider: I.R. Guitar Lessons
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 (No class Feb. 17)
Class Fee: $235
Materials Fee: None
Aloha Ukulele takes students on a musical journey through the beautiful islands of Hawaii. The keiki, meaning “little ones,” will learn how to play songs on their ukulele while also learning the art, language and traditions of Hawaii. In addition to musical activities, students will have the opportunity to create flower lei, bead art, and other creative projects.
Hoops
Grades: TK - 5
Provider: Premier One-on-One Sports
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 19, 26, Apr. 2 (No class Feb. 19, Mar. 12)
Class Fee: $245
Materials Fee: None
After School Hoops® is a weekday afternoon basketball program for aspiring young players. The one hour instructional sessions combine fundamental skills instruction with organized team competition with the goal of providing an enjoyable and educational after school athletic event. Developing players benefit by improving their individual skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defending while, at the same time, learning how to work within the framework of a team. Boys and girls of all skill levels are encouraged to join. One of the many merits of After School Hoops® is that it provides school children with an organized after school event at which they can learn, socialize, and most of all, have fun. Parents and teachers often express concern that idle and unsupervised after school hours provide too many negative temptations for their children. Using athletics as the vehicle, After School Hoops® provides children with an opportunity to improve their overall physical fitness, develop sportsmanship and athletic integrity, and gain an understanding of the game of basketball.
Game Design and Animation with Scratch and Minecraft
Grades: 2 - 5
Provider: Athena Coding
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 19, 26 (No class Feb. 19, Mar. 12)
Class Fee: $225
Materials Fee: $40
Our unique project-based class is designed to allow young students to develop their creative storytelling or game designing abilities, and then gives them the opportunity to bring them to life through Scratch and Python. Students have a blast, create App Store caliber games like Flappy Bird, and learn plenty of professional programming practices, like how to use: binary operators, conditional statements, sequencing, functions, variables, commenting practices, and loops.
Computer, iPad required. Rentals can be provided for a $40 fee.
Spanish
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Lina Rubio
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 (No class Mar. 13, Apr. 10, 17)
Class Fee: $410
Materials Fee: $45
This class uses Teaching with Comprehensible Input (TCI), a methodology that is proven to be effective, based on Second Language Acquisition research from the last four decades. The students will ACQUIRE the Spanish Language rather than learning about it.
"We acquire language when we understand messages; when we understand what people tell us and when we understand what we read.” — Dr. Stephen Krashen
YOUR CHILD WILL: Read in Spanish ● Listen in Spanish ● Respond as able using signals at first, then words in Spanish, then phrases ● communicate through mindful interactions.
YOUR CHILD WILL NOT: Memorize vocabulary lists ● Practice verb conjugations ● Learn about Spanish in English
Proficiency is the Goal: Proficient learners can communicate about something appropriately and accurately for a purpose. We listen, read, write, and speak in Spanish. We use the language to explore our cultures, Spanish speaking cultures, world cultures, and ancient cultures. We use useful language in the class so that we are prepared to communicate in the real world. We center our interactions on what each student needs, knows and can do now and what each student needs in order to move forward.
SPRING CLASSES
Junior Alchemists
Grades: K - 5
Provider: Athena Coding
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 (No class Apr. 13)
Class Fee: $250
Materials Fee: None
Want to master the secrets of the universe? Create a volcanic eruption to rival Pompeii? Pass secret messages to your friends in invisible ink? Learn how to do these and much, much, more! Junior Alchemists is designed to not only pique an interest in scientific inquiry, but to introduce students to a deeper understanding of its development and application. We allow them to see the basic principles of science in the world around them. The course is focused on a number of experiments; they are tons of fun, visually appealing, and can safely be reproduced at home for friends and family. Some of the experiments that are part of the course include: creating a lava lamp, turning sugar into a 2 foot black snake, levitating a ping pong ball, and synthesizing colorful crystals from salt and sugar. Through these experiments, the instructor will teach the students about a number of scientific principles, including: chemical reactions, capillary action and Bernoulli's Principle, pressure, density, mass, volume, acids and bases.
Adventures In Acrylic Painting
Grades: TK - 5
Provider: Mandar Wagholikar
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 (No class Apr. 14)
Class Fee: $295
Materials Fee: $35
Have fun and let creativity flow with this adventure in color class! Art can truly provide an outlet for self expression and discovery. In fact, it is well known that an artistic activity like painting can inspire creativity, problem solving and focus into other spheres of life. Early exposure to arts can develop into a lifelong pursuit of joy and well-being. In this series of classes, Mandar, an award winning artist based in Alameda, will provide an immersion in the key fundamentals of acrylic painting. He will do demos and work with each student on their technique as they paint along, encouraging individuality and creativity. The class will paint many exciting subjects that will focus on capturing the impression. The students will walk out with a finished canvas after every class. See Mandar’s art and testimonials at www.mandarfineart.com
NEW! Cooking Science
Grades: K-3
Provider: Susan Tom
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 2, 9, 23, 30 May. 7, 14, 21 (No class Apr. 16)
Class Fee: $290
Materials Fee: $40
Get ready for some cool kitchen science! In this hands-on class, young chefs will explore the fascinating science behind delicious cold treats like ice cream, jello, and fruit pops. We'll mix, measure, and experiment with different ingredients to see how they change from liquids to solids, all while learning about concepts like freezing points, emulsions, and polymers in a fun and tasty way. Come join us and discover the yummy science of cold foods!
Pokémon with LEGO®
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Bricks 4 Kidz
Location: Ruby Bridges School
Week Days: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 3, 10, 24, May. 1, 8, 15, 22 (No class Apr. 17)
Class Fee: $255
Materials Fee: None
LEGO Basics (K-2) Advanced (3-5)-Kick off the new school year with Brick Tech and your favorite Pokemon! Participants will construct guided projects out of LEGO® materials as they learn STEM concepts with a hands on approach. Build a LEGO® gym and train and battle with Pokemon that you design! Discover the secret of the Pokemon eggs and be ready to thwart Team Rocket wherever they show up.