Youth
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Academic Chess
“We make chess fun!” This curriculum is designed to
fit the needs of all skill levels. Continuing and new students are welcome. Every chess student will receive
an Academic Chess workbook according to their own
skill level. Chess increases IQ and teaches children to
think deeply, gain confidence, solve problems, develop
patience, compete well, visualize results, strategize and
plan. The class includes exciting stories and fun lessons
to bring the game to life and make it fun for children.
Instructor: Academic Chess Staff
Fee: $98/7 weeks; $84/6 weeks*; $112/8 weeks**
Ages: 1st-6th Grades
Mad Science
Science: Investigate animals on land and sea.
Technology: Learn all about alternative energy and the
science of telecommuncations!
Engineering: Channel your inner Newton while exploring
kinetic and potential energy.
Math: Dive into solutions, measure density and become
scientific mathematicians!
Instructor: Mad Science Staff
Fee: $112/6 weeks; $130/7 weeks; $149/8 weeks
Grades: K-6th Grades
Location: Cielo Vista Elementary
ASP3550 Mon
Sep 21
2:25-3:25 pm (6 weeks)
Location: Del Cerro Elementary
ASP3658 Mon
Sep 21 2:55-3:55 pm (8 weeks)
Location: Del Lago Elementary
ASP3659 Mon
Sep 21 2:20-3:20 pm (8 weeks)
Location: DePortola Elementary
ASP3660 Wed
Sep 30 2:25-3:25 pm (8 weeks)
Location: La Madera Elementary
ASP3551 Wed
Sep 30
1:20-2:20 pm (8 weeks)
Location: Lake Forest Elementary
ASP3661 Mon
Sep 21 2:40-3:40 pm (8 weeks)
Location: Melinda Heights Elementary
ASP3547 Tue
Sep 22 2:40-3:40 pm (8 weeks)
Location: Rancho Canada Elementary
ASP3549 Wed
Sep 30
2:30-3:30 pm (7 weeks)
Location: Trabuco Elementary
ASP3662 Thu
Sep 24 2:10-3:10 pm (8 weeks)
Location: Trabuco Mesa Elementary
ASP3548 Fri
Sep 25 2:00-3:30 pm (8 weeks)
CHILDREN
AG E S
3-16
Location: De Portola Elementary
ASP3665 Mon
Sep 21
2:25-3:25 pm**
ASP3666 Mon
Nov 16
2:25-3:25 pm**
(No class on 11/2, 11/23, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18)
Location: Gates Elementary
ASP3667 Mon
Sep 21
ASP3668 Mon Dec 7
(No class on 11/23, 12/21, 12/28)
3:00-4:00 pm**
3:00-4:00 pm*
Location: La Madera Elementary
ASP3556 Fri
Sep 18
2:50-3:50 pm
ASP3557 Fri
Dec 2
2:50-3:50 pm
(No Class on 11/11, 11/25)
Location: Melinda Heights Elementary
ASP3562 Wed
Sep 30
1:20-2:20 pm
ASP3563 Wed
Nov 19
1:20-2:20 pm
(No Class on 11/26)
Location: Portola Hills Elementary
ASP3558 Tue
Sep 22
2:20-3:20 pm
ASP3559 Tue
Nov 10
2:20-3:20 pm
(No Class on 11/24, 12/22, 12/29)
Location: Rancho Canada Elementary
ASP3560 Fri
Sep 18
2:35-3:35 pm
ASP3561 Fri
Nov 6
2:35-3:35 pm
(No Class on 11/27)
Location: Santiago Elementary
ASP3552 Tue
Sept 22
2:40-3:40 pm
ASP3553 Tue
Nov 10
2:40-3:40 pm
Location: Trabuco Mesa Elementary
ASP3554 Wed
Sep 30
12:45-1:45 pm
ASP3555 Wed
Dec 2
12:45-1:45 pm
(No Class on 11/11, 11/25)
Afterschool Photography Club
See Page 16 for Details
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A MOMENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
After School Chess Club
The study of chess has been proven to increase
mathematics and reading test results in elementary school-aged children. In a Texas study,
regular (non-honors) elementary students who
participated in a school chess club showed
twice the improvement of non-chess players in
Reading and Mathematics between third and fifth
grades on the Texas Assessment of Academic
Skills. Chess dramatically improves a child’s
ability to think rationally, increases cognitive
skills, improves children’s communication skills
and aptitude in recognizing patterns: therefore,
proper study and practice of chess results in
higher grades, especially in the areas of English
and Mathematics. There will be a school-wide
chess tournament towards the end of the session
in which students will earn awards, key chains,
medals, and/or trophies!
Instructor: Excel Education Programs Staff
Fee: $96/8 weeks
Ages: 1st-6th Grades
Location: Cielo Vista Elementary
ASP3519 Tue
Sep 15
2:20-3:20 pm
Location: Cordillera Elementary
ASP3513 Thu
Sep 17
2:20-3:20 pm
Location: Del Cerro Elementary
ASP3517 Tue
Sep 15
2:50-3:50 pm
Location: Del Lago Elementary
ASP3518 Wed
Sep 16
2:20-3:20 pm
Location: Lake Forest Elementary
ASP3522 Thu
Sep 17
2:35-3:35 pm
Location: Linda Vista Elementary
ASP3514 Wed
Sep 16
1:10-2:10 pm
Location: Lomarena Elementary
ASP3521 Wed
Sep 16
1:20-2:20 pm
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Location: Valencia Elementary
ASP3524 Mon
Sep 14
2:35-3:35 pm