Winter/Spring 2024 Enrichment Class Registration opens
on Jan. 11, 2024 at 9:30 AM
These programs are open to TK - 8 students who attend any AUSD or Alameda public charter school.
Please keep checking these listings for the latest information on classes. Note that all AEF program schedules are subject to change.
Please email Enrichment@AlamedaEducation.org if you have any questions.
Registration Information
- Registration is online. Please click the “Register for Maya Lin 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.
- PLEASE NOTE: Students in the AMP After School Program may not attend AMP on the days they participate in an AEF enrichment class; they must sign out as absent in AMP if they go to an AEF class.
Prices will increase by $10 after February 1, 2024.
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.
Scholarships for Enrichment classes are available as follows:
- Student/family is enrolled in a food assistance program – 90%
- Student/family qualifies for assistance under the McKinney-Vento Act, Alameda Point Collaborative, or similar program or is experiencing particular hardship – 100%;
- For parents or guardians requesting assistance but who are not covered under the above conditions, please contact AEF at Enrichment@AlamedaEducation.org.
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 food 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 Enrichment@AlamedaEducation.org.
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
For Students with Adaptive Needs
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.
Canceled - Game Design and Animation with Scratch and Minecraft
Grades: 3 - 5
Provider: Athena Coding
Location: Maya Lin School
Week Days: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 5 - Apr. 1 (No class Feb. 19)
Class Fee: $285
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
- Loops
Computer, iPad required. Rentals can be provided for a $40 fee.
Super Mario with LEGO
Grades: K - 2
Provider: Brick Tech
Location: Maya Lin School
Week Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:35 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 6 - Apr. 2 (No class Feb. 20)
Class Fee: $255
Materials Fee: None
LEGO Basics (K-2) Advanced (3-5)- Bring the world of Super Mario to life with Brick Tech as we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games. Participants in this camp will learn about the real-world STEM concepts involved in games such as Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Odyssey. Get ready to power up and help Mario to save the day in this video game themed class.
Winter Chess: Learn to Play
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Alameda Chess Castle
Location: Maya Lin School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 1 - Apr. 4 (No class Feb. 22, Mar. 21)
Class Fee: $245
Materials Fee: None
This novice/beginner level class is for those completely new to the game of chess, and those who may have been introduced at home or elsewhere, but don't have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. This course may even be beneficial for younger students with previous class experience, but who have not fully learned the basics yet. Topics to be covered include: chessboard terminology and square identification; how the various pieces move and capture, plus their relative values; pawn promotion; the very crucial concepts of check, checkmate, and stalemate; the special move of castling; opening goals and principles; basic endgame checkmates using major pieces; and last, but not least, good chess etiquette. Potential students that have a solid foundation and know most, if not all, of the topics listed above, should enroll in the AEF/ACC post-beginner/intermediate level chess class, "Chess: Beyond the Basics" instead.
AEF/ACC afterschool chess classes are divided (roughly in half) timewise between instruction and supervised play. All enrolled students earn and accumulate points towards ACC's Royalty Loyalty Program (RLP) rewards by participating in the instruction half of class and playing with good chess etiquette afterwards. RLP rewards consist of chess-related items, including chess puzzle books and equipment.
With its nearly 1500 years of history, chess is arguably the greatest and most popular board game of all time. Numerous studies have suggested that learning & playing chess at an early age can yield various benefits regarding cognitive skills. Confidence, decision-making, and sportsmanship are other areas of potential improvement. The benefits and enjoyment of chess can last a lifetime!
Engineering is Fun
Grades: K - 5
Provider: Photomath
Location: Maya Lin School
Week Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 16 - May 28
Class Fee: $260
Materials Fee: $30
Engineering Fun is an excellent hands-on activity based STEM curriculum. Students explore basic concepts about Energy, Light, Motion and more. This class is a project based hands-on discovery learning activity that engages students in engineering/science concepts. Projects include making a hoop glider, slime, geodesic dome, catapults and more. Each week students work on a project that requires them to build and become engaged in an engineering concept. Students learn thinking and reasoning skills needed for success. Engineering Fun engages children to apply what they know about science and math through hands-on activities based on real-world technologies and problems, they help children see how disciplines like math and science are relevant to their life. This is a great way to learn about renewable energy and more.
Spring Play Chess: Beginner and Intermediate
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Alameda Chess Castle
Location: Maya Lin School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 18 - May 30
Class Fee: $220
Materials Fee: None
This combination of beginner and intermediate level class will cover/review chess basics (chessboard terminology and square identification; how the various pieces move and capture, plus their relative values; pawn promotion; the crucial concepts of check, checkmate, and stalemate; the special move of castling; opening goals and principles; basic endgame checkmates using major pieces; and last but not least, good chess etiquette) on a class-wide basis or individually during supervised play as needed. Instruction will otherwise focus on learning tactics and strategy through the explanation of games and positions from historical players and events, and/or current top-level competitions.
AEF/ACC afterschool chess classes are divided (roughly in half) time-wise between instruction and supervised play. The instructor will organize and run an unofficial tournament during the last 3-5 weeks of this level course, with labeled medals as awards for all participants upon completion.
All enrolled students earn and accumulate points towards ACC's Royalty Loyalty Program (RLP) rewards by participating in the instruction half of class and playing with good chess etiquette afterward. RLP rewards consist of chess-related items, including chess puzzle books and equipment.
With its nearly 1,500 years of history, chess is arguably the greatest and most popular board game of all time. Numerous studies have suggested that learning and playing chess at an early age can yield various benefits regarding cognitive skills. Confidence, decision-making, and sportsmanship are other areas of potential improvement. The benefits and enjoyment of chess can last a lifetime!
