After-school Enrichment Clubs

We offer three sessions of after-school enrichment clubs each year—fall, winter, and spring—featuring a variety of engaging activities based on student interests. Club themes often include Lego engineering, Spanish, art, music, coding, chess, sports, cooking, science, ukulele, private piano lessons, crafts, yoga, and soccer, among others.

African American boy making a chess move in chess club at The New School Montessori Center

To apply for a club, please click on the sign-up link or contact the instructor directly with the email address provided. Please include your child’s name, age, and current classroom in your email. Make sure you receive an acceptance email from the instructor prior to attending the club.

Please note the $5 per week, per club, administrative fee is payable to the school, not the instructor. This fee is to cover the after-school staffing needed for each club and will be billed via Child Pilot. If your child is already enrolled in our After School Programs, then this fee does not apply.

General Club Information

Please read our general information, guidelines, and policies for our after-school clubs prior to requesting enrollment.

Children’s House Fall 2025 Session

Children’s House clubs are open to all CH children based on their ability to participate in the scheduled activities. In addition to the clubs listed below, Kindergarten children may also participate in chess club (listed in the elementary section).

Art Club

Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: CH1
Instructor: Abbey Mills
Dates: Sept 8th – Nov 10th
Cost: Coming Soon! Admin Fee: $5 per week

girl playing with art materials

Children’s House Creations is an exciting and educational club for children where they will create their own masterpieces inspired by famous artists. Each week, children will learn about a different renowned artist and explore their unique styles, techniques, and stories.

The club combines creativity and learning in a hands-on, fun environment. Children will:

  • Discover Famous Artists: Each session starts with a story about the artist’s life and their famous works.
  • Explore Different Art Techniques: Children will learn various techniques.
  • Create Their Own Art: Using the artist’s style as inspiration, kids will get to experiment with materials such as paints, pastels, clay, and more to create their own artistic interpretations.
  • Showcase Their Work: At the end of each session, we will do a Gallery Walk where children can proudly share their creations with each other.

With a focus on creativity, confidence, and expression, Children’s House Creations encourages children to develop a deeper appreciation for art while developing their own artistic skills. It’s a wonderful opportunity for kids to make new friends, discover their artistic talents, and have fun!

Due to the limited amount of time allotted for each session, this club is recommended for children interested in creating art and who enjoy staying focused on a task for an extended period of time.

Zumba Club

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: CH4
Instructor: Iris McCarthy
Dates: Sept 16th- Nov 18th
Cost: $125
Admin Fee: $5 per week

group of girls lined up posing for camera before competing in a school talent show

Zumba info coming soon!

Kids in the Kitchen: Cooking Club

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: MAP
Instructor: Lori Deach
Dates: Sept 10- Nov 12th
Cost: $150
Admin Fee: $5 per week

children around a table with vegetables making a meal

Does your child love to help you in the kitchen? This club will focus on food prep and making healthy delicious snacks that they can prepare at home with you! Each week the children will learn how to prepare healthy, creative snacks that they will also love to eat and will get to bring home the recipes to share! From porcupines made with pears and grapes, Octopuses made out of cream cheese and fruit, pizza boats and cookies, the foods will incorporate hands-on learning and creativity! There will also be lessons about proper food preparation, slicing, spreading, measuring and much more!

Due to the nature of this club, children will be exposed to some basic allergens including dairy, egg and gluten. We are a nut free school, so nuts will not be incorporated into the recipes. Please be sure to let me know if your child has any allergies or sensitivities when registering.

STEM Club

Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: CH4
Instructor: Komal Shah
Dates: Sept 11th- Nov 13th
Cost: Coming Soon
Admin Fee: $5 per week

STEM Info Coming Soon!

German Club

Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: CH1
Instructor: Jane Dill
Dates: Sept 11th- Nov 13th
Cost: $125
Admin Fee: $5 per week

LE 1 Celebrates Germany

German Club Info Coming Soon!

Elementary & MAP Fall 2025 Session

Our Elementary clubs are open to all students enrolled in LE, UE, and MAP. Please note that the club fees should be paid directly to the instructor. All admin or after-school fees will be added automatically to your account.

Dragon Knight Chess Club (ages 5 & older)

Day: Fridays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Coach Jonathan & Coach Paul
Cost: Free, but donations much appreciated!
Admin Fee: $10 per week

boy playing chess

Our chess club is open to ages 5 to adults and welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. To increase the diversity of players, this club is also open to children who are not enrolled in the school.

Chess is not just a game, it‘s also a fun and challenging way to practice and develop critical thinking, concentration, and sportsmanship skills. Being a part of a chess club also offers the opportunity to participate in friendly competitions and tournaments, both within our school and with other schools in the area.

This club is taught by International Master, Jonathan Schroer, and Paul Ascolese. Find out more about their chess camps and programs at dragonknightchess.com

Click here to register

Odessey of the Mind

Day: Thursday
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: UE
Instructor: Kristen Cullen
Dates: Coming Soon
Cost: Coming Soon
Admin Fee: $5 per week

two Montessori middle school students doing woodwork outdoors

Odessey of the Mind Info Coming Soon!

Crochet Club

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Kristen Cullen/Lisa Jahn
Dates: Sept 10th- Nov 12th
Cost: $175
Admin Fee: $5 per week

Crochet Club is a fun and relaxing space where students learn the art of crocheting while building patience, creativity, and fine motor skills. Whether your child is a beginner or already has some experience, they’ll enjoy creating their own projects, from simple chains to more advanced patterns, all while socializing and expressing themselves through fiber art.

 CSF Soccer Club

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: Field
Instructor: CSF Soccer
Dates: TBD
Cost: TBD
Admin Fee: $5 per week

Soccer Info Coming Soon!

RoboThink Raleigh

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00pm -4:30pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Robo Think
Dates: Coming Soon
Cost: $220
Admin Fee: $5 per week

Attention all young inventors! Get ready to embark on a mind-blowing journey at the RoboThink STEM Inventions camp. We’re on the lookout for brilliant minds like yours! Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of invention, using RoboThink’s cutting-edge hardware to build a range of revolutionary creations that have shaped history. From the ingenious water mill to the game-changing conveyor belt, and so much more in between, this camp is all about unleashing your innovative potential! And that’s not all– you’ll even have the chance to create your very own inventions to solve real-world problems. No prior experience necessary, just bring your passion for building and learning!

Click here to register

Private Piano Lessons

Day: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Yurt
Instructor: James Catton
Dates: Ongoing
Cost: TBD
Admin Fee: $5 per week

girl playing piano

For more information or to sign up, please email Mr. James directly at [email protected]

Private Drum Lessons

Day: Flexible
Time: Flexible
Location: The Yurt
Instructor: Art Pierce
Dates: Ongoing
Cost: TBD

Mr. Art, our in-house music teacher, is thrilled to offer individual drum lessons to help inspire children to pick up instruments and create music! Mr. Art has been in a rock band for the last 20 years and the drums are truly his passion.

Lessons will be held here on campus and will be offered starting at 3:30 Monday through Friday. Children ages 7 & up are able to sign up and all skill levels welcome!

Please email Mr. Art directly for pricing or questions!

Registration: Email instructor - [email protected]