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 Paden 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! Cooking Science
Grades: K - 3
Provider: Susan Tom
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 2, 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 23 (No Class Feb. 16, Mar. 16)
Class Fee: $260
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!
Choir
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 PM (Supervision provided by PEBCC 2:50 - 3:15 PM)
Start/End Dates: Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 (No class Mar. 12, Apr. 16)
Class Fee: $325
Materials Fee: $25
Through engaging songs and community-building musical games, you’ll build your understanding of your voice, musical skills in rhythm and matching pitches, and learn to read music. Coming together to build harmony and confidence in performing, each singer will also build social bonds within a caring and nurturing community. PEBCC singers cherish their choir friendships long into adulthood - come join our choir family!
CANCELLED Carpentry
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Danielle Zorn
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:35 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10 (No class Feb. 20, Mar. 13)
Class Fee: $240
Materials Fee: $30
Get ready to build! Learn the basics of construction as we build fun wooden projects together. Students will learn basic woodworking safety as well as try their hand at hammering in nails, practicing with a screwdriver, sanding to a smooth finish, and staining and painting. These skills will be put to the test when students create their own birdhouses, toolboxes, tic tac toe boards and more!
SPRING CLASSES
After School Kicks (Soccer)
Grades: TK - 5
Provider: Premier One-on-One Sports
Location: Paden 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: $245
Materials Fee: None
Does your child love to play soccer? Do you want them to learn new skills or improve the ones they already have? Then sign them up for After-School Kicks. They will participate in practice drills that teach the proper techniques of ball control, shooting, passing. They will also play skill-based games, teaching them teamwork and sportsmanship, and most importantly having fun! No matter their skill level, One on One Coaches will adjust their lesson plans to fit each child!
Fundamentals of Art
Grades: K - 5
Provider: Linda Nyard
Location: Paden 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: $280
Materials Fee: $35
In this fun and informative class your child will use oil pastels, pencils, and markers to explore their creativity. We will begin with the basics of drawing, such as line, shape,color, contrast, technique. They will be introduced to different artists and styles while being encouraged to embrace their unique vision and style of drawing.
Lego® Robotics
Grades: K - 2
Provider: CodeAdvantage
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 24, May. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Class Fee: $255
Materials Fee: $45
In this junior robotics course, we use a hands-on approach to STEM discovery. Students learn valuable coding concepts while tapping into their imaginations to create and program robots. Step by step, we build for a variety of cool Lego robots based around a motor and controller. Then, kids use a block based programming language to make their creation come to life! It’s educational, cool, and FUN!