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 Nea 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.
CANCELLED Jewelry Fun
Grades: 1 - 8
Provider: Linda Nygard
Location: Nea School
Week Days: Mondays
Time: 3:10 - 4:10 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 9, 23 (No class Feb. 16, Mar. 16)
Class Fee: $250
Materials Fee: $30
Have fun while making beautiful earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more! We will use an assortment of beads and charms; including faceted glass beads and gems. Crafting jewelry involves finger dexterity and also helps with hand-eye coordination. Your child will learn how to coordinate their jewelry by experimenting with color and patterns. Each child will have their own personal box of beads to work from as they create their unique pieces.
NEW! LEGO® Simple Machines
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Bricks 4 Kidz
Location: Nea School
Week Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:10 - 4:10 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7
Class Fee: $255
Materials Fee: None
Want to be an engineer? Join our LEGO® Simple Machines class and learn basic building concepts while constructing amazing everyday contraptions out of motorized LEGO®. From electric cars and bascule bridges to elevators, jackhammers, power saws, and hand mixers, tap into your engineering potential and unleash new skills! Discover the history and mechanics behind the machines we use every day.
Chess: Beginner and Intermediate - Winter
Grades: 1 - 8
Provider: Alameda Chess Castle (ACC)
Location: Nea School
Week Days: Wednesdays
Time: 2:05 - 3:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 (No class Feb. 18)
Class Fee: $320
Materials Fee: None
This combination 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 tactics; 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 current top-level competitions.
AEF/ACC afterschool chess classes are split 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 afterwards. 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!
CANCELLED Aloha Ukulele
Grades: K - 3
Provider: I.R. Guitar
Location: Nea School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:10 - 4:10 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9
Class Fee: $265
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.
SPRING CLASSES
Adventures In Acrylic Painting
Grades: TK - 8
Provider: Mandar Wagholikar
Location: Nea School
Week Days: Mondays
Time: 3:10 - 4:10 PM
Start/End Dates: Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 (No class Apr. 13)
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
Chess: Beginner and Intermediate - Spring
Grades: 1 - 8
Provider: Alameda Chess Castle (ACC)
Location: Nea School
Week Days: Wednesdays
Time: 2:05 - 3:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 (No class Apr. 15)
Class Fee: $320
Materials Fee: None
This combination 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 tactics; 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 current top-level competitions.
AEF/ACC afterschool chess classes are split 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 afterwards. 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!