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If a class is full and you would like to join the waitlist, please contact Heidi Spillane at hspillane@pds.org.

To register for after-school courses, please select your student(s)' grade level(s) to view available course options. If selecting multiple grades, please double-check that each course aligns with the correct grade level for your student(s). Selecting only a grade will not register your student(s) for a course. Please make sure to add your student(s)' first name and last name to secure a seat for the course in which you are enrolling.

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Lower School Homework Club 

Mondays: Jan. 5, 12, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9 (no class 1/19 & 2/16)

Instructor: Jim Laughlin, PDS LS Teacher

Students enrolled in our Lower School Homework Club will have a quiet, focused hour after school in which to complete homework assignments and class projects. The instructor will provide assistance if students "get stuck" or have questions regarding their work. This structured time helps students manage their time more effectively and allows them to become more independent while completing their assignments.

3:15-4:15 p.m.  | Grades 2-4 | Total spots: 8 | 8 classes | $104

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IMAGINATIONGURU Presents Intro to Coding & Robotics

Mondays: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23, Mar. 2 (no class 1/19 & 2/16)

Instructor: Priti Matta

As the name describes, in this class kids will have an early introduction to the world of robotics and programming. They will get the chance to play with different aspects of robotics. We will learn to make, program and operate them in a playful environment. We will be using many varieties of educational tools designed to help young children understand the concepts behind robotics and programming. ​​This class will be different than in the fall.

3:15-4:15 p.m. | Grades PreK-1 | Total spots: 10 | 6 classes | $270

 

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Pins & Needles 

Mondays: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23, Mar. 2 (no class 1/19 & 2/16)

Instructor: Patricia Sanson

We will be learning how to sew by hand creating projects over several weeks that may include holiday inspired items, pillows, flags animals etc. Students will be responsible for creating these from start to finish. Projects will be customized for the level of the group. 

3:00-4:30 p.m. | Grades 2-4 | Total spots: 8 | 6 classes | $180

 

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Cupcake Decorating

Mondays: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23, Mar. 2 (no class 1/19 & 2/16)

Instructor: Stacy Maryland

Not cupcakes and icing…too basic. Imagine cupcakes that tell a story. We will be decorating pre-made homemade cupcakes making Instagram-worthy cupcakes that look like a box of donuts or a fast food meal. Come learn how & leave w/ sweets that will WOW your family & friends.

3:00-4:30 p.m. | Grades K-1 | Total Spots: 8 | 6 classes | $165

 

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Lower School Homework Club 

Tuesdays: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10(no class 2/17)

Instructor: Jen Gallagher, PDS LS Teacher

Students enrolled in our Lower School Homework Club will have a quiet, focused hour after school in which to complete homework assignments and class projects. The instructor will provide assistance if students "get stuck" or have questions regarding their work. This structured time helps students manage their time more effectively and allows them to become more independent while completing their assignments.

3:15-4:15 p.m. | Grades 2-4 | Total spots: 8 | 9 classes | $117

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The Gratitude Cookie Club

Tuesdays: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 24, Mar. 3 (no class 2/10  & 2/17)

Instructor: Pam Flory

Join the Gratitude Cookie Club, a fun, hands-on weekly after school class for 3rd and 4th graders where we bake delicious, classic cookie treats using a healthy twist—substituting traditional ingredients with more nutritious options when we can! We'll bake one huge batch; half will be our reward for the hard work, and the other half will be packaged up and delivered with notes of thanks to PDS community members—like the dedicated B&G team or caring Admin. and nursing staff—to show our deep appreciation for all they do in taking such good care of us. It’s the perfect, sweet way to practice kindness, learn baking skills, and bring some joy to our community.

Each GCC member will take home a book of recipes to share the joy of baking and sharing at home and with neighborhood friends.

3:00-4:30 p.m. | Grades 3-4 | Total Spots: 8 | 6 classes | $180

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IMAGINATIONGURU Presents PDS Explorers

Tuesdays: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3 (no class 2/17)

Instructor: Priti Matta

In each class, kids will explore the different areas of science through fun and safe hands-on experiments. This program fulfills today's need for STEM education for young minds. They will enjoy experimenting and exploring cool topics every week like weather, Volcanos, crystallization, bridges, optical illusions, circuits, etc. All experiments are safe and age appropriate. This class will be different than in the fall.

3:15-4:15 p.m. | Grades PK-1 | Total spots: 10 | 7 classes | $315

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Mini Parties

Tuesdays: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3 (no class 2/17)

Instructor: Stacy Maryland

You’re invited! Let’s celebrate the end of the day w/ a mini party! Each week we will use our silly energy to make decorations, set up a mini party, and play games.

3:00-4:30 p.m. | Grades K-2 | Total Spots: 10 | 7 classes | $205

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Lower School Homework Club 

Wednesdays: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11

Instructor: Jen Gallagher, PDS LS Teacher

Students enrolled in our Lower School Homework Club will have a quiet, focused hour after school in which to complete homework assignments and class projects. The instructor will provide assistance if students "get stuck" or have questions regarding their work. This structured time helps students manage their time more effectively and allows them to become more independent while completing their assignments.

3:15-4:15 p.m. | Grades 2-4 | Total spots: 8 | 10 classes | $130

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LEGO Your Imagination

Wednesdays: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4

Instructor: Patricia Sanson

What you will find is thousands of bricks, what you won’t find are instructions for what to do with them. Budding builders will develop an understanding of real world architecture. This Lego class doesn’t just encourage imagination but demands it.

3:00-4:30 p.m. | Grades PK- 1 | Total Spots: 8 | 8 classes | $210

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Perler Bead Designs

Wednesdays: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4

Instructor: Shonell Best, PDS Teacher

Students tap into their creativity using beads, following patterns and/or using their imagination to create their own designs! In this class I will teach the basics of crafting with Perler Beads. Perler Beads are plastic melting beads that fuse together to create wonderful pixelated art. Students will be able to make anything from animals to jewelry. Creations can be simple or detailed... and so much fun! Skills Necessary: a willingness to work in a group setting and have fun! Skills Gained: communication, planning, developing creativity, following directions and fine motor coordination.

3:15-4:15 p.m. | Grades PK-1 |Total spots: 8 | 8 classes | $150

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IMAGINATIONGURU Presents 3D Printing

Wednesdays: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4

Instructor: Priti Matta

Kids will learn to design on tinkercad and make 3d objects and toys. Once developed, we print them with a 3D Printer capable of converting a digital file into a tangible object. Kids can take it home and have lots of fun playing with it!. Our classes are designed for the next generation of creators; children who like to play, imagine, draw and share. We'll give you the tools to let you explore your ideas. Software and hardware simplification is making it possible for kids of young ages to work with tools similar to the most sophisticated companies in the world. We expect that soon our children will stop being a consumer and become an active part of the creation process of everyday things. This class will be different than in the fall.

3:15-4:15 p.m. | Grades 1-4 | Total Spots: 10 | 8 classes | $360

 
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Diner Time

Wednesdays: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4

Instructor: Stacy Maryland

It’s diner time! Make your reservation for a super yummy class! We will get into character (and costume) as servers, chefs & customers to cook & eat some great dishes.
Note: Class may not always be able to accommodate allergen, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian and non-gluten options. We will be creating myriad dishes utilizing a variety of ingredients.

3:00-4:30 p.m. | Grades 2-4 | Total Spots: 8 | 8 classes | $220

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Winter Chess Academy for Young Scholars:

January 7th - March 11th 2026

YOU MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW.

Give your child a meaningful intellectual advantage this winter with our distinguished Chess Academy, designed for motivated students who flourish in enriched, academically minded environments. Led by nationally and internationally ranked chess masters, our program blends high-level instruction with a supportive atmosphere that strengthens critical thinking, strategic reasoning, and focused problem-solving—skills that naturally translate to academic excellence and long-term success.

Throughout the session, students receive individualized coaching, access curated study resources, and prepare for competitive tournament play alongside peers who share their intellectual curiosity and drive. Whether your child is new to chess or already competing at advanced levels, the Winter Chess Academy offers a rigorous yet inspiring experience that nurtures confidence, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for strategic learning.

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Lower School Homework Club 

Thursdays: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12 (no class 2/12)

Instructor: Jim Laughlin, PDS LS Teacher

Students enrolled in our Lower School Homework Club will have a quiet, focused hour after school in which to complete homework assignments and class projects. The instructor will provide assistance if students "get stuck" or have questions regarding their work. This structured time helps students manage their time more effectively and allows them to become more independent while completing their assignments.

3:15-4:15 p.m. | Grades 2-4 | Total Spots: 8 | 9 classes | $117

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Arts & Crafts

Thursdays: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5

Instructor: Patricia Sanson

We will have hours of fun with everything from glue and glitter to felt and decoupage. From Faux stained glass, seasonal holiday cards, crafts and keepsakes to refrigerator masterpieces. Leave the mess at PDS and let your young artists have some fun! Projects suitable for everyone!

3:00-4:30 p.m. | Grades PK-1 | Total Spots: 8 | 8 classes | $225

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Tinkergarten

Thursdays: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5

Instructor: AnnLouise Ennis, PDS Lower School Math Chair & Kristin Broderick

Tinkergarten is a joyful, open-ended outdoor play class for children purposefully designed to support development of an essential life skill.

This Winter, we focus on persistence— the ability to stick with something, meet challenges and push ahead in order to either reach our goals, learn and grow. Each lesson is inspired by a different, persistent animal superhero.

The series lessons follow a steady progression and are organized into three units. In our Survivors and Thrivers unit (lessons 1-3), we introduce creatures with amazing abilities to survive the winter and discover that we, too, have tools to help us thrive and play outdoors all 4 seasons. In our Hard Workers unit (lessons 4-6), we get inspiration from creatures who help us focus on effort and repetition. In our final Clever Creators Unit (lessons 7-9), we play like creatures who build and create!

3:15-4:30 p.m. | Grades PK-1 | Total Spots: 14 | 8 classes | $200

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IMAGINATIONGURU Presents PDS Code to Build

Thursday: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5

Instructor: Priti Matta

In this enrichment program, kids will learn to code by making games and different projects. This program will challenge students with projects that build creativity, computational thinking, and collaboration skills. Kids will start from the basics, so no prior experience is needed. Students can create more advanced projects depending on their previous experience. Projects in this class will be different than in the fall.

3:15-4:15 p.m. | Grades 2-4 | Total Spots: 10 | 8 classes | $360

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Paint & Sit

Thursday: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5

Instructor: Stacy Maryland

Wind down after school with a snack and connect with your inner-artist. We’ll spend the end of the day creating a masterpiece. At the end of the nine weeks session, students will have completed enough masterpieces to do an artist showing at home for friends & family. Berets not included a small snack is.

3:00-4:30 p.m. | Grades 2-4 | Total Spots: 10 | 8 classes | $215

 

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please email Heidi Spillane or call the numbers below.

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After 3:30 p.m.

  • (609) 915-0145 (Stay & Play Cell phone)
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