Hello everyone,
We are thrilled to announce another great lineup of after-school enrichment classes. Back by popular demand, we have Baking classes, Painting, STEM, and more. Not to mention the NEW additions to our Spring session….Golf, Hip Hop Dance, Roblox Coding, and Game Design!
Our Spring session starts April 11 through May 25.. Sign up today; many programs fill up fast!
Feel free to reach out to enrichment@walnutacrespfc.net with any questions you may have.
MONDAY:
Black Dragon Chess
Underlying its proven social and cognitive benefits, Chess is fun! The Class will cover the rules of play, tactics, strategies, gameplay, and analysis. All levels are welcome, from beginner thru advanced. Previous students urged to continue. All materials provided. Prizes are given to all students.
Room: Library
Time: 2:45-3:45pm
Starts on April 10 through May 22
Eligible grades: 1st - 5th
Register at blackdragonchess@gmail.com
Contact JB McCann
Paypal blackdragonchess@gmail.com and Venmo @JB-MCCann
TUESDAY:
FUNKMODE Hip Hop+
Your child can't stop moving when the music comes on? Sounds like you've got a dancer on your hands and we’re here to get ‘em started on their journey. FUNKMODE teaches kids the essentials including how to freestyle, create dance moves, follow choreography, as well as things like musicality and performance skills. Our classroom environment is non-competitive and welcoming to create a safe place to learn for kids of all types and abilities. If you’re looking for your kid to have fun and get a solid education, FUNKMODE is your new home!
Location: A3
Time: 2:40-3:40
Starts on 4/11 - 5/22
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Cost: $140
Register at: https://clients.dancestudiomanager.com/funkmode/client/index.php
Intro to Roblox Game Development
In this hands-on, fully guided experience, Ninjas will learn the basics of game building and creative development in Roblox, an exciting, online gaming platform. Ninjas will spend their time building and exploring new worlds in Roblox before sharing their creations locally and globally.
Location: Library
Time: 2:30-3:30
Starts on 4/11 - 5/22
Eligible grades: 2nd - 5th
Cost: $235
Register at:https://tri-valleycares.org/index.php/walnut-acres-registration/
After School Hoops
Come Join our weekly after-school hoops program at Walnut Acres. Our fun basketball after-school program will work on skill development for beginners to advanced players. Professional coaches will lead this quality program for your student.
Location: Playground basketball courts
Time: 2:45-3:45
Starts on 4/11 - 5/22
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Register at: https://east-bay.1on1basketball.com/programs/walnut-acres-elementary-hoops-spring-23
Homework Club T/TH 4th-5th
Homework Club is a place to get help from the one and only Mrs. Gerbacio. Students will complete as much homework as the time allows. Finished? Extra worksheets and targeted instruction will be given. Open to 4th & 5th grade students.
Location: C3
Tuesday&Thurs Time: 2:50-3:20
Starts on 4/11 - 5/25
Eligible grades: 4-5th
Cost: $150
Register at:https://abcmonsters.org/classes/Homework-Club-T-TH-4th-5th-p439468823
Homework Club T/TH 2nd -3rd
Homework Club is a place to get help from the one and only Mrs. Cowels. Students will complete as much homework as the time allows. Finished? Extra worksheets and targeted instruction will be given. Open to 2nd and 3rd grade students. 2nd grade will be picked up on the first day, after that they will walk themselves to the kindergarten playground. Third Grade will walk themselves to the kinder playground. ALL WACC students will be picked up/dropped off. There will be time for snack and play before homework club begins.
Location: C4
Tuesday&Thurs Time: 2:50-3:20
Starts on 4/11 - 5/25
Eligible grades: 2 - 3rd
Cost: $150
Register at:https://abcmonsters.org/classes/Homework-Club-T-TH-2nd-3rd-p481891805
Mini Cake Decorating
The class will be a hands-on learning experience that will introduce students to the art of cake decorating. Students will learn the basic techniques and tools needed to decorate a cupcake, including how to use piping bags, spatulas, and other tools to create designs, patterns, and textures. In addition to learning the technical skills needed to decorate cakes, students will also develop their creativity and problem-solving abilities. They will have the opportunity to experiment with different decorating techniques and to develop their own unique style.
Location: K3
Tuesday’s Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on 4/11 - 5/23
Eligible grades: 3-5th
Cost: $160
Register at:https://abcmonsters.org/classes/Mini-Cake-Decorating-Class-Tuesday-3rd-5th-p534704127
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
Hula Dancing
Hula is a form of artistic expression that allows individuals to express themselves creatively. Complete with dancing lessons, Hawaiian art, history and storytelling.
Location: A6
Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on 4/11 - 5/23
Eligible grades: TK-2nd
Cost: $150
Register at: https://abcmonsters.org/classes/Hula-Class-Tuesday-TK-3rd-p534704143
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
Painting on canvas
During this 8-week class, you will paint your very own tempera masterpieces on a canvas frame every week! Does your child love to paint? Let’s do some beautiful painting on canvas! Your child can expect to make about 1 painting a week, and the final project will focus on multi-media art expression in addition to painting. Class is specific to grades K,1,2,3. More info at abcmonsters.org
Location: A7
Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on 4/11 - 5/23
Eligible grades: TK-2nd
Cost: $150
Register at: https://abcmonsters.org/classes/Painting-on-Canvas-Tuesday-TK-2nd-p439476811
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
WEDNESDAY:
Adventures in Game Design
In this after-school fully guided experience, Ninjas will explore different programming concepts as they create various games inspired by Breakout, Snake, Flappy Bird, and more using a block-based programming language called Scratch—a kid-friendly, visual programming environment developed by MIT.
Location: A4
Time: 2:30-3:30
Starts on 4/11 - 5/22
Eligible grades: 2nd - 5th
Cost: $235
Register at:https://tri-valleycares.org/index.php/walnut-acres-registration/
Jr. Jazzercise/Cheerleading
Each class will include a warm up, stretching, fun games and cheer and dance practice. All cheerleaders will receive a t-shirt, colorful pom poms and a hair bow. Students will perform the last 10 minutes of class on 5/24 and earn a ribbon! Go W.A. Cheerleaders!
Location: Blacktop
Time: 12:25-1:45 PM
Starts on 4/12 - 5/24
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Cost: $126 for 7 classes
Register at: Text (925) 588-8830 or email meganburton@live.com to sign up and Venmo: @Megan-Burton-18
Flag Football
Join One on One for FUN After School Flag Football at Walnut Acres this Fall. Experienced Coaches will run a weekly program concentrating on footwork development, pass-catching, route running, and throwing. Each class will have 20-30 minute flag football game to complete the class.
Location: Field
Time: 12:35-1:35
Starts on 4/12 - 5/24
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Register at: https://east-bay.1on1basketball.com/programs/walnut-acres-elementary-flag-football-spring-23
THURSDAY:
STEM
Calling all STEAM problem solvers! Come take this engaging and innovating class. Learn how to collaborate on engineering projects in a supportive team building environment. Hands on projects for grades 4th and 5th.
Location: D1
Time: 2:40-3:50
Starts on 4/13 - 5/25
Eligible grades: 4-5th
Cost: $150
Register at:https://abcmonsters.org/classes/STEM-4th-&-5th-Thursday-p484318466
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
Thursday Miniature Baking K-2nd
Love to bake? Want to hone in your baking skills? Learn to decorate miniature cupcakes, bake delicious miniature cookies, brownies and muffins. Students will learn the science behind baking and learn the importance of measuring and weighing ingredients for the perfect cupcake every time.
Location: K3
Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on 4/13 - 5/25
Eligible grades: 4-5th
Cost: $160
Register at:https://abcmonsters.org/classes/Thursday-Miniature-Baking-K-2nd-p534700661
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
Painting on Canvas Thursday 3rd-5th
During this 7-week class you will paint your very own masterpieces on a canvas frame every week. Does your child love to paint? Let’s do some beautiful painting on canvas! Your child can expect to make about 1 painting a week, and the final project will focus on multi-media art expression in addition to painting.
Location: A7
Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on 4/13 - 5/25
Eligible grades: 3-5th
Cost: $160
Register at:https://abcmonsters.org/classes/Painting-on-Canvas-Thursday-3rd-5th-p512569111
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
Soccer
Come Join our weekly after-school soccer program at Walnut Acres. Our fun soccer after-school program will work on skill development for beginners to advanced players. Professional coaches will lead this quality program for your student.
Session details:
Location: Field
Time: 2:40-3:40
Starts on4/13 - 5/25
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Register at: https://east-bay.1on1basketball.com/programs/walnut-acres-elementary-soccer-spring-23
FRIDAY:
Bricks4Kidz
See how the world around us works and looks through the eyes of LEGO®. From animals and energy to construction equipment, race cars and space travel, we'll explore our world by learning about and building some of the engineering marvels that we encounter every day. Each motorized lesson introduces key terminology related to each build and reinforces the S.T.E.M. and CORE concepts. So come build with us!
Room: Library
Time: 2:40-3:40
Starts on 4/14 - 5/26
Eligible grades: K - 5
Cost: $108
Register at: https://my.bricks4kidznow.com/profile.php?id=97565&selected_schedule=2582939
Contact: Ben Aiken baiken@bricks4kidz.com
Golf
Come Join the fun of our After School Golf program. We will introduce everyone to the fun game of golf along with working on all the proper fundamentals of the game. We look forward to seeing you on the field.
Location: Field
Time: 2:45-3:45
Starts on 4/14 - 5/26
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Register at: https://east-bay.1on1basketball.com/programs/walnut-acres-elementary-golf-spring-23