After School Enrichment (ASE)
Fall 2021 Courses
In addition to our tuition-inclusive Beyond School program, St. James’ also offers After School Enrichment classes which are fee-based and largely taught by third-party specialists.
Registration Opens Friday, September 3 at 6pm.
All ASE classes meet from 3:30-4:30pm and are 7 weeks long.
ASE Registration Guidelines and Tips
Number of classes: Sign up for as many courses as you would like.
Multiple Students: If you have multiple students, please log in separately for each student.
If you have any questions related to After School Enrichment (ASE) please email us at ase@sjsla.org.
Monday Classes
Monday classes meet 7 times in the fall session: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1.
Enrollment fee is $280.
Textile and String Art
GRADES: 4th and 5th grade, max 12
With Design Hive Founder, Jen Cefaly
Join us for a hands-on experience where STEM meets textile arts! This class is a combination of in-depth work and exploratory activities that engage kids in projects like shibori, block printing, weaving, sewing, and more! We’re all about the process, but the outcomes will be something to see!
Young Ninjas USA: Patient Spider
GRADES: Kindergarten-3rd grade
With Young Ninjas USA
For eons, people of the world recoiled in fear at the sight of a spider. But the truth, a spider’s greatest skill is its patience. To earn your YELLOW headband, you must display great PATIENCE, just like a spider. Young Ninjas is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental martial arts elements, like blocks, kicks, strikes, and the all important KI-YAH! Through skill training, fun games, creative challenges, and Pad work on foam targets, children develop self-confidence and learn to enjoy being physically active in a non-contact setting. KI-YAH!
Kommercial Kids
GRADES: Kindergarten-3rd grade
With Schooly Groove’s Delandis McClam
Learn what makes the commercials you watch fun and exciting! This Kommercial Kids class will keep your child using their imagination while creating, producing and filming silly commercials. This acting class includes fun acting games and activities that will help enrich their acting skills. To add to the excitement, they will invent and make their products that will be seen in their commercials. Your child will see what it takes to be that adorable kid on TV, advertising their favorite toy! **Each child will receive an edited video of their commercial after completion of the session.
Anime, Cartooning, & Comic Creation
GRADES: Kindergarten-4th grade
With Parker-Anderson Enrichment
Cartooning is a great way to learn how to sketch and draw. You will learn to create your own characters as well as popular characters from Disney, Anime, and more! Learn about storylines, design, coloring, and lettering, as you create your very own comic book!
Tuesday Classes
Tuesday classes meet 7 times in the fall session: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26.
Enrollment fee is $280.
Steminists!
GRADES: 2nd grade and 3rd grade, max 10
With Design Hive Founder, Jen Cefaly
Attention 2nd grade girls! Be part of an elite group of STEM artists and scientists! Every Tuesday afternoon we’ll focus on the creative exploration of all things STEM! We like to hang out where Art meets Science & Tech by exploring hands-on activities like kinetic art, design, architecture, engineering and more!
Hogwarts Academy
GRADES: Kindergarten-4th grade
With Parker-Anderson Enrichment
Perfect your Wizardry skills in this interactive, creative, spell-binding class! Find out which house you belong to and learn how to make potions, use your wand, identify creatures, and more! Witches and wizards of all ages will graduate the Academy with the supplies and skills to use their magic for good.
Wednesday Classes
Wednesday classes meet 7 times in the fall session: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27.
Enrollment fee is $280.
Steminists!
GRADES: 3rd grade and 4th grade, max 10
With Design Hive Founder, Jen Cefaly
Attention 3rd grade girls! Be part of an elite group of STEM artists and scientists! Every Wednesday afternoon we’ll focus on the creative exploration of all things STEM! We like to hang out where Art meets Science & Tech by exploring hands-on activities like kinetic art, design, architecture, engineering and more!
Hip Hop
GRADES: Kindergarten-6th grade
With Parker-Anderson Enrichment
Hip Hop Dance provides a freedom of movement in a fun & free atmosphere. With exciting dance steps and challenging combinations, children learn to control & coordinate their bodies while working together to produce entertaining dances!
Chess Club
GRADES: 2nd grade-6th grade
With Parker-Anderson Enrichment
We introduce chess to students in a fun and exciting way! For all students and all levels, we teach students to play chess and help them succeed in school by stimulating their problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and critical thinking. Includes exclusive booklets and worksheets. Win certificates, medals, and trophies!
Kids Cooking Academy
GRADES: Kindergarten-2nd grade
With Parker-Anderson Enrichment
Kids will tantalize their taste buds and have fun with food! Different recipes each week from appetizers to entrees, snacks, desserts and more! Learn about nutrition, dining etiquette, and cooperation skills in this scrumptious class!
Thursday Classes
Thursday classes meet 7 times in the fall session: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28,11/4.
Enrollment fee is $280.
Imagineers
GRADES: Kindergarten and 1st grade, max 10
With Design Hive Founder, Lauren Arshad
This class is all about fun, hands-on lessons that incorporate science, technology, engineering, and art! Students will have a chance to practice their fine motor skills, critical thinking strategies, and collaboration skills through activities like kinetic art, engineering and building challenges, chemistry play, and maker projects.
Imagineers
GRADES: 2nd grade and 3rd grade, max 10
With Design Hive Founder, Jen Cefaly
This class is all about fun, hands-on lessons that incorporate science, technology, engineering, and art! Students will have a chance to practice their fine motor skills, critical thinking strategies, and collaboration skills through activities like kinetic art, engineering and building challenges, chemistry play, and maker projects.
Animal Invasion
GRADES: Kindergarten- 4th grade
With Parker-Anderson Enrichment
Animal invasion is a class for all animal lovers! Your child will experience and interact with all kinds of amazing creatures including Reptiles, Amphibians, Mammals, Birds, Insects and more! Don’t miss out on all the fun, games and most importantly the animals!
Friday Classes
Friday classes meet 7 times in the fall session: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5.
Enrollment fee is $280.
Crafternoons
GRADES: 2nd grade and 3rd Grade, max 12
With Design Hive Founder, Lauren Arshad
Painting, sewing, weaving, paper crafts, and more! Who wouldn’t want to end their week with a Friday Crafternoon? In this class we’ll make and take fabulous creations and holiday items. We’ll end our trimester with a Crafternoon tea and special autumn craft!
Crafternoons
GRADES: 4th grade and 5th Grade, max 12
With Design Hive Founder, Jen Cefaly
Painting, sewing, weaving, paper crafts, and more! Who wouldn’t want to end their week with a Friday Crafternoon? In this class we’ll make and take fabulous creations and holiday items. We’ll end our trimester with a Crafternoon tea and special autumn craft!
Robot Building Workshop
GRADES: Kindergarten-4th grade
With Parker-Anderson Enrichment
Build 3 awesome robots to take home: the Tin Can Robot, the Doodling Robot, and the Dragon Robot! Learn engineering principles such as levers, pulleys, and inclined planes, as you design amazing robots to battle against others in becoming the Battle-Bot Champion! (Robots subject to change based on availability)
Kids Cooking Academy
GRADES: 3rd grade-6th grade
With Parker-Anderson Enrichment
Kids will tantalize their taste buds and have fun with food! Different recipes each week from appetizers to entrees, snacks, desserts and more! Learn about nutrition, dining etiquette, and cooperation skills in this scrumptious class!