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Class Schedule

*We may be adding one more music class Tues or Thurs - stay tuned

 

Morning or Afternoon	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Morning	No classes	Karate (3-5)	Karate (K-2) Coding (Robots!) (3-5)	Choir (3-5)	No Classes
Afternoon	Ball Hockey (1-5)	English (K-3)	Spanish (1-5) Art by CreArt (K-5) World History Club (4-5)	All About Chess (K-5)	No Classes

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Class Descriptions

 

Ball Hockey - Emerald City Ball Hockey: Mon PM

Join Coach Sal (same coach as last year's conference hockey sessions) for another exciting round of Ball Hockey!  Get moving and have fun in this easy to learn sport that is taking the Seattle Area by storm.  

 

Grades 1-5

Fee: $255 for 9 classes

Day and dates: Mon 4:00 - 5:00 PM; starts 9/29 and ends 12/8 (no class 10/27 or 11/24), makeup day if needed 12/8)

 

 

Karate X: Tue AM

Students will learn and practice Karate skills with punching bags, breaking boards, blocking drills, kicking targets and more! Karate-X has been teaching in the Puget Sound for 20 years, with a Martial Arts program specifically designed for preschool and elementary students. Belt rank testing is held at the end of each session, giving students goals to aim for and recognition of their accomplishments.

 

Grades 3-5

Fee: $295 for 9 classes

Day and dates: Tue 8:10–9:10 AM; starts 9/23 and ends 11/25 (no class 11/11, makeup day if needed 12/2)

 

English Enrichment for Achievers: Best in Class Education: Tues PM

Early childhood education and development forms the foundation for future. We can help your child acquire English language and life skills to succeed through our activity-based learning.

Salient features are:

 

Vocabulary and Usage: Building vocabulary through life experiences – because we learn to talk first before we learn to write.

Reading – Reading, summarizing things they understood and asking questions to build on their learning.

Analytical Skills: Analyzing the text – reading things between the lines. Making inferences and sharing opinions.

Listening and Critical Thinking: Active listening - Information gathering, absorbing, and synthesizing. Reflecting and responding for compassionate leadership.

Grades: K-3
Fee: $290 for 10 classes
Day and dates: Tues 4:00 - 5:00 PM; starts 9/23 and ends 11/25 (no class 11/11, makeup day if needed 12/2)

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Karate X: Wed AM

Students will learn and practice Karate skills with punching bags, breaking boards, blocking drills, kicking targets and more! Karate-X has been teaching in the Puget Sound for 20 years, with a Martial Arts program specifically designed for preschool and elementary students. Belt rank testing is held at the end of each session, giving students goals to aim for and recognition of their accomplishments.

 

Grades K-2

Fee: $295 for 9 classes

Day and dates: Tue 8:10–9:10 AM; starts 9/24 and ends 11/19 ( makeup day if needed 11/26)

 

Coding: Skool of Code: Machines and robots with micro:bit: Wed AM

Designed for young coders, this SkoolOfCode course introduces students to real-world programming using the Micro:bit and MakeCode. Through fun, hands-on projects, they’ll learn the fundamentals of coding—like events, logic, and controls—while working with hardware, controls, and sensors to bring their ideas to life. A perfect blend of robotics, creativity, and coding for tech-savvy learners! 

 

SkoolOfCode is a premium learning platform founded by passionate parents and tech insiders. With a project-based curriculum and expert-led instruction, we’ve empowered hundreds of K–12 students to become creative, confident coders.

 

Grades 3-5

Fee: $285 for 10 classes

Day and dates: Wed 8:10–9:10 AM; starts 9/24 and ends 11/26 ( makeup day if needed 12/3)

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Art by CreART: Wed PM

All New Projects!  Get ready for an exciting mix of drawing, painting, sculpting, and storytelling! Each week, students will explore new materials and techniques inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese art culture. From watercolor waves to kawaii clay creations and character sticker design— every project is crafted to spark imagination, build skills, and bring each child’s unique vision to life

 

Grades K-5

Fee: $295 for 10 classes

Day and dates: Wed 2:30-3:30 PM; starts 10/1 and ends 12/10 (no class 11/26, makeup day if needed 12/17)

 

 

Spanish: Paris Academy Wed PM

Come and join us in a bilingual, multicultural education which opens doors and minds to the world. Lessons are constructed around five elements for elementary: Total Physical Response activities, songs, games, crafts and culture. Groups are organized by language level and age for better interaction. Beginners/Intermediate welcome!

 

Grades 1-5 (K level students upon space availability and permissions of instructor);

Fees $340 for 10 classes;

Day and dates Wed 2:30-3:30 PM; starts 10/8 and ends 12/17 (no class 11/26)

 

 

World History Club:History Bee: Wed PM

All students from grades 4 to grade 5 are encouraged to join the World History Club to learn history of human civilizations, rise and fall of empires, investions, and discoveries which shaped the modern age. Join us for one in-person practice session every 2 weeks from Sept. to March as we prepare for the National History Bee competition.

 

Grades 4&5

Fees $35 

Day and dates Wed 2:30-3:30 PM; starts 9/24 and ends March (no class 11/26)

Please note this course meets every two weeks

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Choir: Thurs AM

Join the bobcat choir and sing with your friends every Thursday morning. We will learn new music and songs, improve our singing technique, and have fun singing as an ensemble. Choir is a free enrichment program sponsored by the PTSA, is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at Clara Barton and is taught by music teacher Mrs. Torrey.

 

Grades 3-5; Free class sponsored by Clara Barton PTSA. Suggested donation $20

Day and dates Thursday 8:15-9:05 AM (note slightly later start), starts 10/02 - ends TBD lasts all year. (No Class 11/27)

Tentative Concert Dates: Thursday Dec. 11th, Thursday May 7th, and one TBD in March

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All About Chess: Thurs PM

In this chess program students will practice learning with games

against their peers, have a focused lesson and play fun variant chess games. In advanced classes, a simulated tournament will be organized. Any skill level is welcome.

  

Grades K-5

Fee: $195 for 10 classes

Day and dates: Thurs 4:00 - 5:00 PM; starts 9/25 and ends 12/4 (no class 11/27, makeup day if needed 12/11)

 

 

How to Sign Up

You must have an account set up at clarabartonptsa.org in order to register for classes.

After creating an account, click "My Account" then "My Forms" in the top Menu Bar.

Make sure all "Family Information" and "Directory & Publish Preferences" are filled out and have a green check mark

Consider making a donation and becoming a PTSA member in order to have your banking or credit card information linked in our system for fast registration

Classes go fast, so do try to be prepared if you are counting on one class.

The registration form is called "Fall 2025 Before and After School Classes"

 

 

The form will only show up starting at 7 pm on September 9th, 2025.

Scholarships

 

Financial need-based scholarships may be available upon request. Please email school counselor, Megan Martinson at mmartinson@lwsd.org.

All student scholarship requests will be made directly to the school counselor, who will determine which students qualify.

By request, one Before or After School Enrichment Class per scholarship eligible student per enrichment semester may be sponsored as the Before/After School Classes budget allows.

A maximum of 1 spot per 10 registration spots available for enrichment classes may be held back for scholarship students.

You can also save by volunteering as a chaperone for all 10 sessions. This is first come first serve. For details reach out to enrichment@clarabartonptsa.org

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Important Notes

• You must have a PTSA login (available for free) on our website in order to register.
• Registration sells out FAST, so be prepared to commit and sign up as soon as possible for the greatest access to courses.
• We strongly recommend you consider testing out the system and becoming familiar with it before registration opens.
• You'll find the registration link, when it opens under the "My Account" section of our website, but you will need to complete all the directory information first.
• Registration will open on Tuesday, September 9th at 7 PM
• All parents/guardians are required to read and abide by the Policies and Procedures.
• All parents/guardians must sign and complete the Student Release and Liability Wavier Form and have their child bring this to their first class. If they are in multiple classes we need one for each.
• All classes are in person.
• Morning classes are from 8:10-9:10. Afternoon classes are from 4:00-5:00. Wednesday afternoon classes are from 2:30-3:30.
• Most classes run 8-10 weeks. 
• Each class session requires at least 1 parent chaperone.  Volunteer to chaperone for an entire program and you will receive a tuition refund at the end of the 8-10 week session.  This is first come first serve. For details reach out to enrichment@clarabartonptsa.org
• In case a class does not have a full time chaperone for all classes, we request every participating family to sign up to chaperone for at least one class.

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Policies, Procedures and Refunds

 All students must abide by our Enrichment Program Behavior Contract- which is basically a continuatin of the behavior expcted during the school day respecting each other and their instructors.

 

Please read the Enrichment Policies and Procedures Document for details on refund and cancelation policies, chaperoning, and additional terms and conditions. By enrolling in before and after-school activity, you agree to the class policies and procedures. 

 

Waiver Form

 

Student Release and Liability Wavier Form

 

 

 

Questions or feedback? Email enrichment@clarabartonptsa.org