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CLUBS

Our students participate in an array of exciting and educational late-start morning and after-school clubs. These clubs allow students to learn new skills, explore the world of the arts, and engage in athletics. Extracurricular involvement has been linked to improved student performance, increased leadership abilities, and greater teamwork skills.

2024-2025 Club Schedule

Session 1: Begins September 2024

Mondays

Little Hands Art Club (K-3rd) Mondays, 3:00 - 4:10 PM (11 weeks) **STARTS 9/9**

Instructor: This club is taught by Mrs. Megan Hilton (DCS Art Teacher).

How to register: DCS families can register for Little Hands Art Club through Class Reach by clicking HERE.

Cost: $220 ($20/class)

Description: “Unleash your creativity and join the Little Hands Art Club after school, where young artists discover a world of colors, shapes, and imagination. Through collaborative projects, innovative techniques, and a supportive environment, students paint their way to self-expression and artistic excellence.”

The after-school Little Hands art club is a vibrant and welcoming space where budding artists of all skill levels come together to explore various art forms. Students unleash their creativity, experiment with different mediums, and build lasting friendships through the joy of artistic expression.

Dates: (11 weeks) 9/9, 9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 **NOTE: There will be no Art Club session offered on 9/23.**

Capacity: 14 students maximum, 6 students minimum.

Time/Location: Mondays, 3:00 - 4:10 PM, The Genesis STEAM Lab.

Pick-Up Time/Location: Pickup from 4:10 - 4:20 PM, After-school Club Carpool*

* Note: All clubs have the option of instructor escort to Lions' Den if the child is registered for aftercare.

Musical Theater for Kids (3rd-8th) Mondays, 3:10 - 4:30 PM (10 weeks) **STARTS 9/9**

Instructor: This club is offered through Truthbase Theatricals.

How to register: Register by clicking HERE.

Cost: $315 ($31.50/class)

Description:

“Bit by bit, putting it together!“

This class builds a solid foundation in the three main elements of musical theater: voice, acting, and dance, and is great for students of all skill levels. Classes include warm-ups, group activities, theater games, movement, and a musical production number! Students will perform what they have learned in a showcase performance during the final class period. Build skills this fall to prepare for TbT’s Annie Workshop this spring! TbT promotes Biblical values through theater arts training.

Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18

Capacity: 12 students maximum, 8 students minimum.

Class Time/Location: Mondays, 3:10 - 4:30 PM, TBD, FBA Campus

Pick-Up Time/Location: Pickup from 4:30 - 4:40 PM, After-school Club Carpool

* Note: All clubs have the option of instructor escort to Lions' Den if the child is registered for aftercare.

Tuesdays

Volleyball Club (1st-8th) Tuesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 AM (12 weeks) **STARTS 9/10**

Instructor: This club is taught by Coach Devonta White (DCS PE Teacher).

How to register: DCS families can register for Volleyball Club through Class Reach by clicking HERE.

Cost: $240 ($20/class)

Description: “Get ready to score big and run the field with our dynamic before-school Volleyball Club, where young athletes hone their skills, build teamwork, and experience the thrill of friendly competition.”

The before-school volleyball club provides an energetic and engaging environment for students to enhance their volleyball skills and foster teamwork before the start of the late-start school day. With our passionate coach, the club offers a fun and active way for students to kickstart their mornings while promoting a healthy and collaborative spirit.

Dates: (12 weeks) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10

Capacity: 16 students maximum, 4 students minimum

Time/Location: Tuesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 AM, Gymnasium

Drop Off Time/Location: Drop Off at 7:45 AM, East entrance carpool

* Note: All morning clubs will offer instructor escort to late-start morning carpool.

Wednesdays

'The Pride of DCS' Cheer Squad

LEARN MORE ON OUR ATHLETICS PAGE.

Fridays

STUDIO Art Club (4th-8th) Fridays, 3:10 - 4:10 PM (12 weeks) **STARTS 9/13**

Instructor: This club is taught by Mrs. Megan Hilton (DCS Art Teacher).

How to register: DCS families can register for STUDIO Art Club through Class Reach by clicking HERE.

Cost: $240 ($20/class)

Description: “Join our after-school STUDIO Art Clubs, where creativity meets inspiration as you explore the world of fine arts through fun and engaging projects!”

The after-school STUDIO art club is a vibrant and welcoming space where budding artists of all skill levels come together to explore various art forms. Students unleash their creativity, experiment with different mediums, and build lasting friendships through the joy of artistic expression.

Dates: (12 weeks) 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 **NOTE: There will be no Art Club session offered on 9/20.**

Capacity: 12 students maximum, 8 students minimum.

Time/Location: Mondays, 3:10 - 4:10 PM, The Genesis STEAM Lab.

Pick-Up Time/Location: Pickup from 4:10 - 4:20 PM, After-school Club Carpool*

* Note: All clubs have the option of instructor escort to Lions' Den if the child is registered for aftercare.

Drop-off/Pick-up Procedures:

Parents should pick up students on time after each club ends at the After-school Carpool location, shown below. School staff will escort students not picked up to Lions' Den after the pick-up window ends.

Lions' Den:

Students going to Lions' Den after the club ends will be escorted and checked in by Lions' Den personnel. Be sure to register your student(s) for Lions' Den via PikMyKid no later than 2:00 PM on the day of use.

Cancelations:

After-school clubs will make all reasonable efforts to reschedule if a session is canceled. Fees will generally not be refunded for missed sessions.

Looking for Athletics? (Cheer Team and Cross Country)

The information above is about clubs. If you want information about our Athletics (Cross Country and Cheer Team), visit our Athletics webpage here.