Carson Enrichment Program Class Descriptions

Fall 2025

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Rachel Carson Chess Club

Time: Tuesday Mornings 8:05 - 9:05AM

Grades: K - 5

Duration: 10 weeks 

Class Dates: 

Make-up Date (if needed): 12/2/2025

Minimum Students: 10

Maximum Students: 40

Cost: 

Location: Gym

Program Description: Beginners through advanced players are welcome at Chess Club! We will adjust each Chess Club to the students who attend to make sure all players learn! Beginners will learn chess fundamentals from castling to checkmate. We will learn tactics and checkmate patterns to build confidence finishing a game. We may even learn advanced tournament skills while learning from famous chess games!

Extra Information: Each kid will get a Chess T-shirt and we also hand out Trophies and Medals to our top in-class-tournament finishers on the final day of chess club.

Chaperone: This class will need weekly chaperones. 

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Drama Class

Time: Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:00PM 

Grades: K - 5

Duration: 8 weeks

Class Dates: 

Make-up Date (if needed): 12/2/2025

Minimum: 6 students

Maximum: 16 students

Cost: 

Location: 

Class Description: Introduce your young artist to the world of theatre! In this dynamic class, students will bring beloved children’s books and fairytales to life. They’ll unleash their creativity through thrilling stories, imaginative play, and exciting games. This class features character-building and drama activities that promote literary comprehension, confidence, and collaboration.

Extra Notes: If a parent volunteers to chaperone all 8 weeks, the fee is waived for that student.

Dedicated Chaperone Position: OPEN!

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Gymnastics Class

Session 1 Time: Tuesdays 4:10 - 5:10PM 

Session 2 Time: Tuesdays 5:10 - 6:10PM 

Grades: K - 5

Duration: 8 weeks

Class Dates: 

Make-up Date (if needed): 12/2/2025

Cost: 

Minimum per class: 6 students 

Maximum per class: 16 students

Location: Gym

Class Description: Our grade school program is a fun, non-competitive, class for boys and girls. The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop gymnastic skills in tumbling, on the balance beam, bar and vault, general fitness, self-esteem, and a positive attitude towards physical development. 

Extra Notes: If a parent volunteers to chaperone all 8 weeks, the fee is waived for that student.

Dedicated Chaperone Position: OPEN

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Piano/Keyboard Class

Time: Wednesdays 2:30 - 3:30PM

Grades: K - 5

Duration: 8 weeks

Class Dates: 

Make-up Date: 12/3/2025

Minimum: 5 students 

Maximum: 8 students 

Cost: 

Location: 

Class Description: New Bach Music School, a premier provider of classical music education, is excited to offer a Piano Class designed specifically for K-5th graders. Our school partners with local schools to deliver high-quality after-school enrichment programs, led by extraordinary musicians and experienced educators with advanced degrees and Ph.D.s. Through our Piano Class, students will learn essential skills, including hand position, note reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and music theory. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to learn and play a variety of fun songs, enhancing their engaging learning experience! Keyboards and headphones are provided, and each student will receive a lesson book. Upon completing the class, students will be awarded a New Bach Music School Certificate to celebrate their musical achievements.

Extra Notes: If a parent volunteers to chaperone all 8 weeks, the fee is waived for that student.

Dedicated Chaperone Position: OPEN

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Art Class

Time: Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00PM

Grades: K-5

Duration: 8 Weeks

Class Dates:

Make-up Date: 

Minimum Students: 8

Maximum Students: 20

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Location: 

Class Description: Join Smart with Art as we explore art in architecture! Famous American Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright will inspire us to create a 3d sculpture home model. Get creative as we design our very own treehouse, including floor plans and blueprints inspired by local tree house master, Pete Nelson. So many fun adventures as we build our skills in art and discover the wonders of architecture in this innovative and creative session. As always, dress for mess!

Dedicated Chaperone Position: OPEN

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Street Hockey

Time: Thursday Mornings 8:05 – 9:05AM

Grades: 2nd - 5th

Duration: 10 weeks

Class Dates: 

Make-up Date (if needed): 12/18/2025

Minimum Students: 12

Maximum Students: 20

Cost: 

Location: Blacktop

Class Description: LET'S PLAY STREET HOCKEY!  It is our mission to bring a super fun STREET HOCKEY experience directly to the community.  NO ICE, NO SKATING, and NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!  We provide a fun and safe space where participants can learn about and explore the great game of hockey.  Each week, we'll work on hockey skills like stickhandling, passing, or shooting, and of course we will PLAY HOCKEY.  Please bring a water bottle and please wear tennis shoes (no open-toes, slip-on, or Croc-similar shoes allowed).

All skill-levels are welcome.  If you've never played before, we'd love to have you.  If you play professional hockey, we'd love to have you. Every kiddo receives a McVander Hockey t-shirt, wristband, and a street hockey stick & ball so they can play at home with their friends.

Dedicated Chaperone Position: OPEN

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Solo Jazz Dance Class

Time: Thursday 4:00 – 5:00PM

Grades: 2nd - 5th

Duration: 8 weeks

Class Dates: 

Make-up Date (if needed): 12/18/2025

Minimum Students: 11

Maximum Students: 40

Cost: 

Location: Commons

Class Description: Introduce your student to the world of swing dancing through solo jazz dance! In this energetic class, students will learn classic dances like the Shim Sham and Big Apple, as well as build their solo jazz vocabulary as they learn moves like Boogie Forward; Boogie Back; Shorty George; Truckin'; Suzy Q; Fall Off the Log; Camel Walks; Apple Jacks and more! Students will unleash their creativity and get out their wiggles! Some fascinating history will be shared about the roots of the dance and its home cultures! This class features character-building, fun, silliness, confidence, and collaboration.

Dedicated Chaperone Position: OPEN