FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL

AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS, CLASSES, AND ACTIVITIES FALL 2023

We are excited to offer after school clubs, classes and activities for our lower school students at First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest this year!  We have chosen activities that we hope interest the artistic, athletic and academic-minded students.  Some of these activities will be available the full school year and others will run by semester only.  Additional clubs/activities will be added for the spring semester.  Spring semester offerings will be available for sign ups before Christmas break.  
 
You can sign your student up for an after school activity without signing up for late stay as long as you pick your child up from the activity at the scheduled time.  If you plan to have your child stay at school past the pick up time for the chosen activity, you will need to sign them up for our late stay program and the late stay staff will stay until 5pm. 
 
Artistic:
Carolina Dance Collaborative-  ballet, jazz, creative movement, hip hop dance
Who: K5-5th grade
Contact person: Gabrielle Ardelt  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dates: February 5th - May13th (12weeks)
Cost: $185,$15 per week x 12 weeks, $30 registration for new students only 
NoClass: February 19th, March 25th, April 1st 
Performance: May13th
Registration information: register directly with Carolina Dance Collaborative www.dancestudio-pro.com/online/carolinadancecollaborative
 
Lower School Chorus-   by audition only
Who: 3rd-5th grade
Contact person: Melonie Martin   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Audition:  8/22
When: Tuesdays 3-4
Place: Mrs. Kinley’s room
Dates: 8/29 first rehearsal-May
Cost: $50/year; plus $62 for concert attire for new chorus members only
Registration information: audition info will be sent by Mrs. Martin
 
Piano lessons/accordion lessons- group and private music instruction
Who:  K5-5th grade
Contact person:  Mrs. Kennedy   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   https://RossiPianoLessons.com
When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
Place:  Eastside Presbyterian Church, Shannon Forest Campus, Room 15
Dates:  August-May
Cost: tuition options dependent on length of lesson
Registration information: Register directly with Mrs. Kennedy
 
Drama Kids- Come enjoy upbeat, creative activities that promote self-expression and confidence! 
Who: K5-5th grade
Contact person: Lea Seaton  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
When: Wednesdays 3:15-4:15
Place: Lower School gym
Dates: September 13-May
Cost:  $75/mo (and $35 one time registration)
Limit:  18 per class
Registration information: register directly with Drama Kids  www.dramakids.com/sc2  
 
Athletic:
Basketball
Who: K5-2nd grade
Contact person: Coach Jynn Stowe
When: Wednesdays 3:15-4:15
Place: Lower School gym
Dates: January 10, 17, 24 and 31
Cost: $45
Limit: 20
Registration information: registration link- https://payit.nelnet.net/form/VZiDZsDd

Cheer
Who: 3rd-5th grade girls
Contact person: cheer coach, Jen Malone
When: Wednesdays 3:15-4:15
Place: Lower School classroom
Dates: January 10, 17 24 and 31 with performance on Thursday, 2/1
Cost: $40
Limit: 15
Registration information: registration link - https://payit.nelnet.net/form/tHzxWn1Z

Basketball
Who: 3rd-5th grade
Contact person: Ethan Pettigrew/David Thompson
When: Wednesdays 3:15-4:15
Place: Lower School gym
Dates: February 7, 14, 21 and 28
Cost: $45
Limit: 25
Registration information: registration link- https://payit.nelnet.net/form/oBVhBKMG

Volleyball
Who: 3rd-5th grade
Contact person: Ryan Godsey
When: Wednesdays 3:15-4:15
Place: Upper School gym
Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24
Cost: $45
Limit: 25
Registration information: registration link- https://payit.nelnet.net/form/YHua3KPg

Kidokinetics-  This exciting, physical class includes stretching, cardio, a new sport each week and a focus on FUN fitness.  
Who: K5-5th grade 
Contact person: Hannah Mouton   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   
When: Thursday 3:15-4 K5-2nd grade
Place: Lower School gym
Dates: September 5-May 
Cost: $59/month
Limit: 25 per class
Registration information: register directly with Kidokinetics at  www.kidokinetics.com/greenville 
 
Running Club-  Come join the running club where you can run with friends, enjoy being outside, and develop life-long healthy habits.  
Who: 3rd-5th grade
Contact person: Jessi Cain This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
When: Wednesdays 3:15-4
Place: LS field
Dates: Wed Sept. 6, 13, 20, & 27, October 11 & final family fun run on Oct 18
Cost:  $40 (includes tee shirt)
Limit 20 students
Registration information: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/npYM9mdc
 
Academic:
Battle of the Books-  This is a reading incentive program that takes place across the nation for students in grades 3-12. Students come together to demonstrate their reading comprehension abilities and to test their knowledge of the books they have read. 
Who: 3rd-5th grade
Contact person: Megan McGovern This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
When: Thursdays 3-4:30
Place: Mrs. Brooke Thompson’s room
Dates:  August 31-January
Cost:  $15
Limit: no limit
Registration information: register directly with Miss McGovern
 
Connection Through Christ Leadership Development-  Come join this leadership development program where students will be using the Bible and Jesus’ ministry as a guide to learn about leadership and disability. Each week, students will be challenged to grow in their faith, develop leadership skills and use what they are learning to impact their communities.
Who:  4th and 5th grade
Contact person: Allison Huffstutler & Amy Hibbs  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 
Place: TBD
Dates: Second Semester TBD
Cost: $150
Limit: 30 students
Registration information:  Register at www.bridgedsc.org