After School Programs: Fall 2026
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 21ST.
After School Programs are open to all children in the community (not just PCS students).
Spanish Immersion: Juega, Explora y Habla!
10 sessions: Mondays, September 28th - December 14th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 1 through 5
Facilitator: Señorita Reyes
Fee: $350/student
Maximum 10 students (minimum 5 enrollments to run the class)
Spanish Immersion: Juega, Explora y Habla is a 10-week immersive Spanish experience designed for children, focused on learning Spanish naturally through play, imagination, role-play, music, movement, games, cultural exploration, crafts, and hands-on adventures. Each week children enter a new adventure such as traveling through Spanish-speaking countries, visiting a Mexican mercado, running a pretend Spanish restaurant, going on a safari, solving a Spanish mystery, searching for treasure, dancing at a Latin carnival, and performing in Spanish. More than learning a language, we are creating a connection with culture, confidence, and community. Join us for 10 weeks of unforgettable Spanish adventures!
¡Te esperamos! 🌎
PCS Shark Tank
10 sessions: Mondays, September 28th - December 14th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 4 through 8
Facilitator: Multiple Community Entrepreneurs and Makers
Fee: $400/student (includes $50 materials fee)
Maximum 10 students (minimum 5 enrollments to run the class)
See if you have the stuff to be an entrepreneurial visionary! During this ten week Shark Tank workshop, students will work in three different units to design, develop, prototype and, finally, sell a product.
Beginning with the design and planning phase, students will meet with local entrepreneurs and business planners to identify and design a product that they feel has a needed market. In the next phase, they’ll work with a maker facilitator to create a prototype for their product. Finally, the last two sessions will be taken with the students pitching and “selling” their product to potential buyers.
Students will learn how to create and manage a business plan, how to design and create a prototype, and finally, how to market their product to potential customers. Utilizing all of PCS’s maker facilities and tapping into our local business community, students will have their own Shark Tank experience!
Dollhouse Designs: Build, Create and Style
10 sessions: Mondays, September 28th - December 14th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 2 through 5
Facilitator: Stephanie Grundy
Fee: $350/student
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Bring miniature worlds to life in this creative after-school program! Children will design and build dollhouse rooms, create furniture and decorations, and sew or craft stylish clothing and accessories for their dolls. Using a variety of materials, participants will explore design, construction, crafting, and basic sewing techniques while expressing their unique creativity.
Each session offers hands-on projects that encourage imagination, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Whether designing a dream bedroom, creating tiny décor, or crafting a new outfit for a favorite doll, students will develop artistic skills while building confidence and having fun.
Perfect for children who love crafting, designing, storytelling, and creating miniature worlds!
Sensory Science Adventures
10 sessions: Tuesdays, September 29th - December 15th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 2 through 5
Facilitator: Jacki Schulze
Fee: $400/student (includes $50 materials fee)
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Get ready to mix, squish, pour and explore! Sensory Science Adventures is a hands-on after-school program where curiosity and creativity come together through exciting sensory activities and simple science experiments. Children will make and customize slime, create homemade playdough, mix magical potions, explore colorful chemical reactions and discover the science behind everyday materials.
Each session encourages exploration, problem-solving and imaginative play while supporting fine motor development and sensory learning. Through messy, engaging and age-appropriate activities, children will experiment, create and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Perfect for young scientists and creative minds who love to touch, mix, build and discover!
Welly Crochet: Intermediate Circle
10 sessions: Wednesdays, September 23rd - December 9th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 3 through 8
Facilitator: Noelle Grogan
Fee: $350/student
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Noelle Grogan is a crochet teacher and small business owner who specializes in helping kids use crochet as a creative outlet and a means for calming meditation. Her teaching prioritizes learning by feel and observation rather than the rigid adherence to established pattern, encouraging progress over perfection.
For this series of workshops, students will begin learning basic stitches and proper hand posture. After building a solid foundation, students are free to work on preferred custom projects—like plush animals or wearable items—with Noelle’s expert guidance. Students will also learn how crochet pattern reading is an applicable skill outside of the world of crochet. By engaging the mind in repetitive and soothing tasks like crochet, children learn how hand crafts can be a healthy way to process emotions like agitation, frustration, or anxiety.
We're excited to have Noelle working with us here at PCS again, as her supportive, empowering approach to crochet lets kids' creativity flow while developing a practical and healing life skill.
Holistic Yoga Journeys
9 sessions: Wednesdays, October 7th - December 16th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Age 4 through Grade 3
Facilitator: Melissa McHugh
Fee: $350/student
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Yoga is more than poses—it’s a chance for kids to move, create, play and learn more about themselves along the way! With weekly themes, children will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and mindfulness through movement while getting creative with games, play, activities and storytelling. Classes are designed to keep kids engaged, moving and using their imaginations while building confidence, making connections and learning coping tools to help them feel calm and connected both on and off the mat.
Melissa McHugh is a certified and insured 500-hour yoga instructor who hopes to create the kind of supportive space at PCS that she wishes she had growing up—one where kids feel comfortable being themselves, expressing who they are, and discovering what helps them feel their best.
Welly Crochet: Small Crafters
10 sessions: Thursdays, September 24th - December 10th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Facilitator: Noelle Grogan
Fee: $350/student
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Noelle Grogan is a crochet teacher and small business owner who specializes in helping kids use crochet as a creative outlet and a means for calming meditation. Her teaching prioritizes learning by feel and observation rather than the rigid adherence to established pattern, encouraging progress over perfection.
For this series of workshops, students will begin learning basic stitches and proper hand posture. After building a solid foundation, students are free to work on preferred custom projects—like plush animals or wearable items—with Noelle’s expert guidance. Students will also learn how crochet pattern reading is an applicable skill outside of the world of crochet. By engaging the mind in repetitive and soothing tasks like crochet, children learn how hand crafts can be a healthy way to process emotions like agitation, frustration, or anxiety.
We're excited to have Noelle working with us here at PCS again, as her supportive, empowering approach to crochet lets kids' creativity flow while developing a practical and healing life skill.
Intro to Bike Maintenance and Repair
10 sessions: Thursdays, September 24th - December 10th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 2 through 5
Facilitator: Mark Peterson
Fee: $350/student
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Join former US Air Force Cycling team member Mark Peterson as he brings his lifelong passion for cycling and hands-on experience to PCS. Mark will begin with the basics of bike maintenance, starting with general cleaning and upkeep. Students will learn about daily, monthly and yearly maintenance practices, as well as winterizing and storage dos and don’ts. Later on, we’ll cover the fundamentals of drivetrain repair, wheel rebuilding, worn part replacement, brake troubleshooting, cable maintenance and replacement, and hopefully, building a bike up from scratch! Get your hands dirty and be prepared to get acquainted with ALL the tools, all while learning a practical skill that you can share with family and friends.
Private Piano Lessons with Asen Roussan
10 30-Minute Lessons: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, September 21st - December 17th, 3:25pm, 3:55pm, or 4:30pm
Grades 3 through 8
Facilitator: Asen Roussan
Fee: $700/student (10 lessons)
Embark on a musical journey with Asen’s Piano Lessons! Designed for children in grades third and higher, Asen’s approach makes learning the piano both accessible and enjoyable. With a focus on foundational skills, personalized attention, and a passion for teaching, Asen guides students through the essentials of piano technique, reading music, and expressive play. Asen’s unique improvisational skills add excitement to each lesson and promise a supportive environment where each student can build confidence and discover the joy of music. Start your melodic adventure today with Asen!