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 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.
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.
Movie Making / Video Storytelling Special Effects
Grades: 3 - 5
Provider: John Sanchez
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:35 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 5 - Mar. 18 (No class Feb. 19)
Class Fee: $220
Materials Fee: $20
In this class you'll come up with a topics for short videos, storyboard them to determine what you'll need, and then get creating. Learn how to shoot great video footage to best tell your stories (use our shared class video cameras, or bring in your own). Kids will also learn the basics of video editing, with fun projects such as claymation and stopmotion animation.
Winter - Learn to Play Chess
Grades: K - 5
Provider: Alameda Chess Castle
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 6 - Apr. 2
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!
Canceled - Future of Robotics with LEGO® Spike Prime
Grades: K - 5
Provider: Brick Tech
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:35 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 1 - Apr. 4 (No class Feb. 22, Mar. 21)
Class Fee: $305
Materials Fee: None
Join Brick Tech as we design, build, program and test robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO® has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get hands on learning experience as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts. Everything will be provided from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build! Don't miss this opportunity to explore and create the future of robotics with Brick Tech!
Choir
Grades: 1 - 5
Provider: Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Feb. 1 - May 23 (No class Feb. 22, Mar. 21, Apr. 11)
Class Fee: $345
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!
Canceled - Tinkering to Learn
Grades: TK - 1
Provider: PhotoMath
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Mar. 1 - Apr. 19 (No class Mar. 22, Apr. 12)
Class Fee: $230
Materials Fee: $25
In this STEM-related class, students experience a unique opportunity to explore their natural curiosity through tinkering. This class is perfect for the young curious mind and for those who want to have fun learning. Students make “stuff,” explore new ideas and take things apart in this class. Through tinkering, students learn how “stuff” works and to explore their own ideas by creating projects in a structured environment. For many children, this class fuels their natural curiosity about life through play, developing fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and peer relationships. This promotes curiosity in the working world and equips students with feelings of confidence and discovery.
Drama Club
Grades: K - 5
Provider: Synergy Theatre / Kenn Adams
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Mar. 18 - May 20 (No class Apr. 8, 15)
Class Fee: $210
Materials Fee: $10
A fun-filled, action-packed introduction to the art of acting! Using theater games, acting exercises, storytelling, and scene-work, this class will teach true theater skills, build self-confidence, and inspire the imagination! Class culminates with a free performance of scenes and monologues for friends, fans and family members!
Spring - Play Chess: Beginner and Intermediate
Grades: K - 5
Provider: Alameda Chess Castle
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 16 - May 21
Class Fee: $200
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!
Canceled - Hip Hop
Grades: K - 5
Provider: Fitness in Transit
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Wednesdays
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 17 - May 29 (No class May 22)
Class Fee: $220
Materials Fee: $10
A high-energy workout promoting leadership through group teamwork with stamina-driven fitness. Basic dance steps are introduced with an educational overview of historical appreciation of Hip-Hop movement from Popping, Locking and Break Dancing to current popular movement. The class starts with a rhythmic warm-up, followed by activities that improve coordination and group formations.
Cartooning
Grades: TK - 2
Provider: Young Rembrandts
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Apr. 18 - May 30
Class Fee: $220
Materials Fee: $5
There’s no better way to get a jump on spring than with our creative and fun Young Rembrandts cartoon classes. Hop into the month of April with our funny frogs’ drawings. Your heart will smile when you see the cute and cuddly creatures your student will draw in our baby animals and waiting dogs sequences. Who knew that our food was so silly, we will be drawing up ice cream characters and lively lunches. And it doesn’t stop there; our lively cartoon class is packed with hilarious and silly characters and scenes your cartoonist won’t want to miss – all new this season, sign up today!
After School Multi-Sports
Grades: K - 5
Provider: One-on-One Sports
Location: Paden School
Week Days: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Start/End Dates: Mar. 29 - May 31 (No class Apr. 12, May 24)
Class Fee: $215
Materials Fee: None
MultiSports is a fun filled sports program. Sports may include, but are not limited to dodgeball, kickball, soccer, basketball, and capture the flag, and camouflage tag. Come join our One on One Sports team for this fun activity for your students.
