After School Programs: Fall 2025
*Brand new line-up of offerings in art, soccer, gardening, crochet, archery and a Maker Lab for students Ages 3 through Grade 8*
Classes are OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS in the community (not just PCS students!) Please help us spread the word to your neighborhood friends!
Please reach out to Program Director Shannon Swanson with any questions: sswanson@peconiccommunityschool.org.
Gardening Club
9 sessions: Mondays, September 15 - November 17, 3:15 - 4:15pm
Early Childhood 3/4 through Grade 2
Fee: $275/student
Maximum 12 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Join us for a fun and engaging after-school Gardening Club at Peconic Community School! Designed for children ages 3/4 (Early Childhood) through Grade 2, this hands-on program nurtures a love for nature, teamwork, and sustainable practices. Young gardeners will get their hands dirty in the soil as they plant, tend, and harvest a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Through interactive activities, storytelling, and garden-based crafts, children will develop an appreciation for the environment while learning basic gardening skills. Come grow with us this fall!
Soccer Clinic with Coach Will Towle
9 sessions: Mondays, September 15 - November 17, 3:00 - 4:14pm
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Fee: $325/student
Maximum 15 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Our soccer program is designed to be both fun and instructional, focusing on developing key technical skills while igniting a passion for the game. Participants will refine their abilities through playful drills and exercises, including passing, dribbling, passing turns, instep and inside foot shooting, and 1v1 defending. With a blend of fun skill-building and game enjoyment, players will enhance their technique and foster a lasting enthusiasm for soccer. Join us to learn the basics, enjoy the game, and experience the excitement of the sport!
Art from the Heart with Stephanie Grundy
9 sessions: Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Early Childhood 3/4 through Grade 1
Fee: $325/student
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
For EC3/4 –1st grade, a theme centered around kindness, community, and simple crafts provides a warm, engaging framework for both emotional and creative development. This theme works well because it naturally encourages social-emotional learning, helping children build empathy, cooperation, and a sense of belonging. At the same time, the hands-on activities offer opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills in a fun and meaningful context.
Children might make friendship bracelets or beaded necklaces, expressing care for others while practicing coordination. They can also create heartfelt cards for family members or community helpers, learning to show appreciation and gratitude. Planting kindness gardens, whether with real plants or colorful paper flowers, reinforces the idea that kind actions help communities grow. Team art murals allow children to collaborate and express shared values through creative expression, highlighting the beauty of working together. Another powerful activity includes making cards to accompany donations to a food pantry, combining creativity with compassion as children not only craft thoughtful messages but also help collect goods for those in need—building both generosity and community awareness.
Welly Crochet with Noelle for Big Kids
10 sessions: Wednesdays, September 17 - December 3, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 3 through 8
Fee: $400/student (includes materials fee)
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Noelle is a crochet teacher and business owner. She specializes in helping kids use crochet as both a creative outlet and a calming, meditative activity. Noelle’s teaching approach emphasizes learning by feel and observation rather than rigidly following patterns, encouraging progress over perfection.
In her classes, students will also gain skills in reading patterns for projects they may want to tackle outside the classroom. By engaging the mind and performing repetitive, soothing stitches, children can use crochet as a healthy way to process emotions like agitation, frustration, or anxiety.
The first few sessions focus on mastering basic stitches and proper hand posture. Once students have built a solid foundation, they’re free to work on projects of their choice—like plush animals or wearable items—with Noelle’s expert guidance. Her supportive approach empowers kids to let their creativity flow while developing a lifelong skill.
FORMA Maker Lab
10 sessions: Wednesdays, September 17 - December 3, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 4 through 8
Fee: $400/student (includes materials fee)
Maximum 12 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Welcome to FORMA Lab where imagination takes shape. Join us for a 10 week hands-on maker experience designed for inquisitive students in 4th grade and up. FORMA Lab is a STEAM based creative workshop where students explore how things are made and how they might be made better. From mechanical builds to artistic engineering, each session is built to inspire critical thinking, design fluency, and inventive problem solving.
FORMA– is a Latin nod to what we do best: F-Fabrica-workshop, create O-Opus- work, project, masterpiece, R-Ratio- logic, method, “Wait, how does this work?” M- Mentis- the mind, imagination and brain power, A- Arts- arts, craft, flair.
Come build what’s in your head!
Welly Crochet with Noelle for Littles
10 sessions: Thursdays, September 18 - December 11, 3:15 - 4:15pm
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Fee: $350/student (includes materials fee)
Maximum 8 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Noelle is a crochet teacher and business owner. She specializes in helping kids use crochet as both a creative outlet and a calming, meditative activity. Noelle’s teaching approach emphasizes learning by feel and observation rather than rigidly following patterns, encouraging progress over perfection.
In Noelle’s classes, kids will learn how to read simple patterns so they can make fun things even at home! Crochet is not just about making cool stuff—it also helps kids feel calm and focused. The gentle, repeating stitches can be a great way to relax when feeling upset or worried.
At the beginning, everyone will learn the basics, like how to hold the yarn and make their first stitches. After that, kids can pick their own fun projects—like cuddly stuffed animals or cool things to wear! Noelle is always there to help, cheer them on, and make sure they’re having fun. Her classes help kids feel proud of what they make while learning a creative skill they can use forever.
Youth Archery with Jen Murray
8 sessions: Thursdays, September 18 - November 20, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Grades 3 through 8
Fee: $325
Maximum 10 students (minimum 6 enrollments to run the class)
Embark on an exciting 8-week adventure with our Outdoor Archery Class, specially crafted for aspiring archers ages 8-14! Dive into the world of archery, where you'll master essential skills, explore safety procedures, and learn the art of shooting with recurve bows—all while enjoying the great outdoors! We’re thrilled to have Jen Murray as your coach! With her wealth of experience and passion for the sport, you'll be learning from one of the best. We’ll supply top-notch recurve bows and gear—just bring your enthusiasm! Get hands-on experience with bow assembly and maintenance, building your archery know-how from the ground up. Engage in friendly competitions and skill-building exercises that will keep you on your toes!