Wolftrap Elementary School PTA Enrichment Programs

SPRING 2025

MONDAYS

Spy Science: Crime Scene Investigators (K-2nd): How do detectives and investigators use science to solve a mystery? We will spend this program understanding forensic science and learning the tricks of the spy trade. We'll investigate fingerprints, spying techniques (surveillance), secret codes, invisible ink, and other sneaky science!

 

Cartooning Art (K-6th): Young Rembrandts™ Cartooning curriculum uses a structured stepwise format to teach students to create their own animated characters in humorous settings. We break down objects and ideas into simple shapes, then use exaggeration, caricature, and personification to playfully construct our own cartoon images. Our Cartooning curriculum develops academically relevant skills, including spatial-motor planning, mental discipline and fine motor skills, while providing a fun, enriching experience for our students. New lessons every week!


TUESDAYS

Lego® WeDo 2.0 Robotics: Space & Aviation (K-4th): Children will have the opportunity to explore the sky and beyond as they build and program their own aviation and space-themed robots using LEGO® WeDo kits. With projects that include helicopters and lunar rovers to flying animals and more, children will be able to bring the future right into their hands through programmable LEGO® sets. With a range of project ideas and lesson plans to choose from, children will have the chance to soar through the world of space and aviation!

 

TGA Afterschool Tennis (2nd-6th): GET READY TO SERVE, VOLLEY, AND RALLY WHILE HAVING FUN WITH TGA!

Our trained and verified coaches combine athletics, academics, and life lessons to create fun and engaging tennis programs.

We include sport skill development, rules & etiquette lessons, physical activity, and a steam component that examines the concepts through the lens of the sport.

All equipment is provided.

 

Acting Improv Adventures: Spring Edition (2nd-6th): In this class, young performers step into the spotlight with laugh-out-loud activities! Each season offers fresh experiences through lively improv games and interactive acting exercises, focusing on storytelling and imaginative exploration instead of traditional scripts. Participants will think on their feet while enhancing their communication skills, stage presence, and teamwork in the exciting world of improvisation. Parents are invited to join us for a special mini-performance during the final class.


WEDNESDAYS

Minecraft: Creative Building (K-6th): Spawn into a world of endless possibilities! Join us for a fun-filled Minecraft adventure where your child will learn to build, design, and engineer their way to endless creativity. In this class, your child will learn essential Minecraft/Gaming skills, including building techniques, spatial reasoning, block physics, and a taste of redstone engineering! Children will have a blast building their dream home, creating 2D art, cobblestone towers using lava, animal farms and more! This class is fun for children of all levels, from beginners to experienced Minecraft players. No device needed! Join us and let your child's imagination soar!

 

Big Swing Wiffle Ball (K-6th): This program isn't baseball - it's better! Everyone gets hits and no one strikes out in this version of America's favorite pastime. The fundamentals of throwing, catching and hitting are taught through games like Soft Toss, Base Runners, Home Run Derby and 500 Flies. Both new and seasoned players will love getting BIG hits with our favorite game, Tennis-Racquet Baseball. It's wiffle ball with a racquet! No real baseball equipment is used to ensure a safe playing environment.


THURSDAYS

Cooking: Around the World (K-2nd): During this program, children will spend each day learning & creating cuisines from different countries & cultures. Throughout the course, children will collaborate while learning about the importance of safety & teamwork in the kitchen. They will master the different skills of cutting, like dicing, coring & slicing, and will also learn more about the customary units of volume, like teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, pints & gallons, all while baking delicious goodies!

 

Chess (K-6th): Learn chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy (formerly Magnus Chess Academy), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visit chessacademy.com.


FRIDAYS

Science: Potions & Explosions! (2nd-6th): Let’s have fun with Chemistry! In this program, we will create “magic” potions and exciting chemical reactions that will blow your mind. Erupt a volcano, make indoor snow, grow crystals, blast a rocket into the air, and more. We will learn about the states of matter and how things change with mixtures, solutions and chemical reactions. Join us to channel your inner Professor Snape!

 

TGA Afterschool Tennis (K-2nd): GET READY TO SERVE, VOLLEY, AND RALLY WHILE HAVING FUN WITH TGA!

Our trained and verified coaches combine athletics, academics, and life lessons to create fun and engaging tennis programs.

We include sport skill development, rules & etiquette lessons, physical activity, and a steam component that examines the concepts through the lens of the sport.

All equipment is provided.


 

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