As we close out 2022, we wanted to get excited for 2023 by announcing new Enrichment classes for the Winter Session! Whether your children love to bake, do sports or build and learn with Legos, we have a little something for everyone.
Our Winter session starts January 17 - March 30. Sign up today; most programs fill up fast!
Feel free to reach out to enrichment@walnutacrespfc.net with any questions you may have.
NOTE: we are currently looking to secure a new Language program provider as well as looking into some new programs (dance and coding!). We are hoping for new additions this Winter, but they may come in the Spring.
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Mondays
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.
Session details:
Room: Library
Monday’s Time: 2:45-3:45pm
Starts on Jan 23 through March 27
Eligible grades: 1st - 5th
Register at blackdragonchess@gmail.com
Contact JB McCann
Paypal blackdragonchess@gmail.com and Venmo @JB-MCCann
Tuesdays
Miniature Holiday Baking Class for 3rd -5th
Love to bake? Want to hone your baking skills? Learn to decorate miniature cupcakes and bake delicious miniature cookies, brownies, and muffins. Students will learn the science behind baking and the importance of measuring and weighing ingredients for the perfect cupcake.
Session details:
Room: K3
Tuesday’s Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on Jan 17 through March 21
Eligible grades: 3rd-5th
Register at https://abcmonsters.org/
Contact: Autumn Ayllon hello@abcmonsters.org
Painting on Canvas for TK - 2nd
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 TK-2nd. More info at abcmonsters.org
Session details:
Location: A7
Tuesday’s Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on Jan 17 through March 21
Eligible grades: TK-2nd
Register at https://abcmonsters.org/
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
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.
Session details:
Location: Playground basketball courts
Tuesday’s Time: 2:45-3:45
Starts on Jan 17 through March 28
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Register at: https://east-bay.
Contact brent@1on1basketball.com 925.451.5888
STEAM
Calling all STEAM problem solvers! Come take this engaging and innovative class. Learn how to collaborate on engineering projects in a supportive team-building environment. Hands-on projects for grades 1st-5th. More info at abcmonsters.org
Session details:
Location: A6
Tuesday’s Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on Jan 17 through March 21
Eligible grades: TK-2nd
Register at https://abcmonsters.org/
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
Homework Club
Homework 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 2nd and 3rd-grade students.
2nd grade will be picked up on the first day, and after that, they will walk themselves to C2. Third Grade will walk themselves C2.
Session details:
Location: C2
Tuesday & Thursday’s Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on Jan 17 through March 21
Eligible grades: 2nd-3rd
Register at https://abcmonsters.org/
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
Monsterneurs
Calling all entrepreneurs! Would you like to run your own business someday? Get started with this fun class! Food trucks are now the big craze for food lovers. This food truck project-based learning math and stem unit helps students design and open their own food trucks. Students will learn about foods from different countries, entrepreneurship, and economics.
Session details:
Location: D1
Tuesday’s Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on Jan 17 through March 21
Eligible grades: 4th-5th
Register at https://abcmonsters.org/
Contact: autumn.ayllon@icloud.com
Wednesdays
Handmark Creative Kids Drum Circle
HealthRHYTHMS® is a fun, evidence-based whole person strategy which promotes camaraderie, self-respect and respect for others. It is not really about drumming but uses the drum as a tool for communication and personal expression. So, this is not a performance class. However, the curriculum will explore the use of the drum in countries around the world.
Session details:
Room: A3
Wednesday’s Time: 12:30-1:30
Starts on Jan 25 through March 29
Eligible grades: 1st - 5th
Register at: https://forms.gle/
Contact: Dina dina@handmarkcreative.com 925.420.4263
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.
Session details:
Location: Blacktop
Wednesday's Time: 12:30-1:30
Starts on Jan 18 through March 29
Eligible grades: 1st - 5th
Register at: https://east-bay.
Contact brent@1on1basketball.com 925.451.5888
Run for Popsicles
Get your little athletes ready for their sports and daily activities with our track club. We will focus on running fast and having fun. Through running, they will build endurance, speed and strength. The goal is to improve performance and reduce injury in athletics, as well as everyday activities. They will not know they are working hard because they would be having too much fun! We celebrate the end of every practice with an otter pop.
Session details:
Location: Blacktop
Wednesday’s Time: 12:30-1:30
Starts on Jan 19 through March 30
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/
Contact walnutcreekrunclub@gmail.com 415.519.9392
Thursdays
Painting on Canvas for 3rd - 5th
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 3rd-5th. More info at abcmonsters.org
Session details:
Location: A7
Thursday’s Time: 2:50-3:50
Starts on Jan 19 through March 23
Eligible grades: 3rd-5th
Register at https://abcmonsters.org/
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
Thursday’s Time: 2:45-3:45
Starts on Jan 19 through March 30
Eligible grades: K - 5th
Register at: https://east-bay.
Contact brent@1on1basketball.com 925.451.5888
Miniature Holiday Class for K-2nd
Love to bake? Want to hone in your baking skills? Learn to decorate miniature cupcakes, and bake delicious miniature cookies, brownies and muffins. Students will learn the science behind baking and the importance of measuring and weighing ingredients for the perfect cupcake.
Session details:
Room: K3
Tuesday’s Time: 2:50-3:50pm
Starts on Jan 19 through March 23
Eligible grades: K-2nd
Register at https://abcmonsters.org/
Contact: Autumn Ayllon hello@abcmonsters.org
Fridays
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!
Session details:
Room: Library
Friday’s Time: 2:40-3:40
Starts on Jan 20 through March 24
Eligible grades: K - 5
Register at: https://www.bricks4kidz.com/
Contact: Ben Aiken baiken@bricks4kidz.com