After-school Enrichment Clubs

We offer three sessions of after-school enrichment clubs in fall, winter, and spring. Our clubs offer a wide variety of engaging and fun activities based on the interests of our students.

Typical club themes include Lego engineering, Spanish, art, music, coding, chess, sports, cooking, science, ukulele, private piano lessons, crafts, yoga, soccer, among others.

African American boy making a chess move in chess club at The New School Montessori Center
girl with a pink hat having fun outdoors

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.

General Club Information

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

Children’s House Spring Session Clubs

Children’s House clubs are open to all CH children based on their ability to participate in the scheduled activities. In addition to the listed CH clubs, Kindergarten children may also participate in chess, Pokémon (when offered), and private piano lessons (listed in our Elementary club section below).

TGA Junior Golf

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:15pm to 4:15pm
Location: Play Field
Instructor: Play TGA Staff
Dates: March 20 to April 24
Cost: $150

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

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

All equipment is provided.

Class is held every Wednesday school is in session for one hour after school outside on the school’s play field.

Sign up link: https://wakecounty.playtga.com/search?loc=19&zip=27540-4348&zipunit=1 

Yoga Club

Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: CH2
Instructor: Ms. Linda
Dates: March 5 to May 30
Cost: $100

Our CH yoga club will lead students through a variety of poses focusing on different areas of the body, breathing exercises, and guided meditation over the course of 8 weeks.

Whether your child is a beginner or has been doing yoga regularly, our CH club is the place for your child to acquire important life-long skills!

Sign up with Ms. Linda: linda@montessoricenter.org

Art Lab

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: CH1
Instructor: Vanessa from The Art Lab
Dates: March 19 to May 28
Cost: $150

New students in our after-school Art Club will experience a variety of techniques such as painting, collage making, mixed-media use, printmaking, 3D sculpture, and more! 

We will explore the elements of art, art history, and contemporary artists. Students will feel a sense of ownership and fulfillment in their creations.  

Art encourages self-expression, creativity, and relaxation. It stimulates out-of-the-box thinking and can lead to new discoveries! We love to nurture these qualities in our future leaders and innovators!

There is no pressure for perfection.

Sign up link: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-art-lab/schedules/activity-set/652871

Mad Science

Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: CH3
Instructor: Mad Science Instructors
Dates: March 18 to June 3
Cost: $110

Mad Science provides students with fun, interactive, and educational activities that instill a clearer understanding of science and how it affects the world around us.

What do children do at a Mad Science Club? They get hands-on with science in the most imaginative and stimulating ways possible! Each class includes a cool take-home item.

Sign up link:  https://triangle.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=411987

Soccer Shots

Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 3:30-4:15 (ages 2-3 will be on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:00)
Location: Play Field
Instructor: Soccer Shots Coaches
Dates: March 19 – May 28 (Tuesdays) and March 21 – May 30 (Thursdays)
Cost: $165

Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting.

We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.

Sign up link: https://rdu.soccershots.com/search?loc=134&txt=New%20School%20 

Elementary & MAP Spring Session Clubs

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.

Chess Club

Day: Fridays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Coach Jonathan & Coach Paul
Dates: Begins March 15 for 10 weeks
Cost: Free, but donations much appreciated!
Admin Fee: $50

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!

Sign up for Chess Club at info@montessoricenter.org.

TGA Junior Golf

Day: Mondays
Time: 3:15pm to 4:15pm
Location: Play Field
Instructor: Play TGA Staff
Dates: March 18 to May 6
Cost: $150

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

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

All equipment is provided.

Class is held every Monday school is in session for one hour after school outside on the school’s play field.

Sign up link: https://wakecounty.playtga.com/search?loc=19&zip=27540-4348&zipunit=1 

Baking Club

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: MAP
Instructor: Ms. Linda
Dates: March 19 to May 28
Cost: $150

Join Ms. Linda for an adventure in baking and confections. We will explore a variety of flavors, textures, and techniques every Tuesday. Most of our activities will be themed for the season or upcoming holiday. Each week your student will bring home goodies to share.

There will be no club on 5/21.

Sign up with Ms. Linda: linda@montessoricenter.org

Art Lab

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Vanessa from The Art Lab
Dates: March 20 to May 29
Cost: $150

We are so excited to partner with The New Montessori School!  New students in our after-school Art Club will experience a variety of techniques such as painting, collage making, mixed-media use, printmaking, 3D sculpture, and more! We will explore the elements of art, art history, and contemporary artists. Students will feel a sense of ownership and fulfillment in their creations.  

Art encourages self-expression, creativity, and relaxation. It stimulates out-of-the-box thinking and can lead to new discoveries! We love to nurture these qualities in our future leaders and innovators!

There is no pressure for perfection.

Sign up link: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-art-lab/schedules/activity-set/652873 

Mad Science

Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Mad Science Instructors
Dates: March 21 to May 16
Cost: $120

Mad Science provides students with fun, interactive, and educational activities that instill a clearer understanding of science and how it affects the world around us.

What do children do at a Mad Science Club? They get hands-on with science in the most imaginative and stimulating ways possible! Each class includes a cool take-home item.

Sign up link:  https://triangle.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=412014 

Piano Instruction

Day: Flexible
Time: Flexible
Location: Yurt
Instructor: Susan Alassandro
Dates: Ongoing
Cost: Contact instructor

Private one-on-one piano lessons are offered by Ms. Susan, our LE music teacher, during school hours and after school for ages 5 and older.

Please contact her at salasandro@gmail.com for more information.