Spring Classes 2024

Spring Enrichment will open Saturday March 23rd at 8am and close on Wednesday March 27th at noon. 
Sessions schedule posted below and classes will run from 4/15/24 - 6/14/24. Questions: Contact enrichment@bfdayptsa.org

Registration:

  • The link above will take you to a form to fill out to register for classes. The link will only be active at 8am. If the registration link does not work, here are a few things to try – reload your page, delete your cache or open it from a different computer/phone.
  • A separate registration form will need to be filled out for each student/class (e.g. if your student wants to take Drama & Art Club, you will need to fill out the form once for Art Club and again for Drama, or if you have 2 students interested in Karate, you will need to fill out the form for each child).
  • The Enrichment Committee reserves the right to close registration early for some or all classes once waitlists begin to form.

B.F. Day Enrichment Scholarship Policy:

  • Limited scholarships (provided by PTSA and vendors) are available to B.F. Day students. Families in need of financial assistance are encouraged to apply. The link to our Financial Aid form is here

For additional details, please read the Enrichment Registration FAQ.

At a glance

Monday

Karate

Nichols Okinawan
Grades: K-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $140+$40(uniform)
Location: Gym
Self-Discipline, Self-Defense, Physical Exercises, Japanese Language and Lots of Fun
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Creative Dance (3-5)

Dance Fremont
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $162
Location: Library
In this class we will explore Jazz Dance techniques to funky music with emphasis on mind body connection, musicality, and fun!
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Magic

Seattle Magic Academy
Grades: 1-5
Time: 2:30 – 4 pm
Cost: $262
Location: Library
“Discover Magic! Orange Wand Magic Course” Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic! Join the Seattle Magic Academy with their very popular magic class! Learn how to teleport objects across the room, find hidden magical treasures, levitate a cup of popcorn, plus many more! This term is the “Orange Wand” course. The 4 different wand color courses offered can be taken in any order, and all the magic is different in each course. Students gain communication skills and self-confidence in these magic classes. Students will receive all the magic tricks taught in the course, “secret” file folders, access to an online video vault to revisit everything being taught, and more surprises! Total cost for 8 sessions (no 5/27 class due to Memorial Day) is $262.
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Campfire Sing-Along

Mode Music
Grades: K-2
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $243
Location: Room 107 (Music room)
This class uses classic campfire sing-alongs and folk songs to teach kids about the basics of rhythm, song structure, lyrics, and melody. Kids can jam out with rhythm sticks, tambourines, and shakers to songs like “Bear Hunt”, “The Ants Go Marching”, “B-I-N-G-O”, and many more. We will also talk about different kinds of instruments and how they make sound; hopefully inspiring a new generation of musicians to learn more and make music as they grow up! All levels are welcome, but this class is designed with complete beginners in mind. Parents are invited to join students for the final class of the session so we can share with you what we’ve learned!

RoboBricks

Seattle Young Engineers
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:30 – 4 pm
Cost: $280
Location: Room TBD
RoboBricks enrichment program teaches software engineering, technology, entrepreneurship and math (STEM). During each lesson, students build a robot that moves using coding. Once they finish building the robots the students are given the opportunity to develop and create computer algorithms and learn how to implement codes. Most computer programs and software are in English. We teach our students to use the correct English terms, aiding them in the development of their technical language for the field. The first 2 classes we will focus on the basics of Lego building and engineering before jumping into algorithms, pseudo code & block coding. Building robots allows the students to develop the ability to create computer algorithms and learn how to implement codes.
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Tuesday

Drama Club (K-2)

Julie Bragg
Grades: K-2
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $200
Location: Gym
In our Class, students will learn the fundamentals of performance while gaining skills like creative visualization, breath control, public speaking, teamwork, and improvisational thinking. These exercises help students develop confidence and social skills by fostering individual creativity while having fun. We will focus on developing skills, storytelling and understanding stagecraft. We will work with fun songs and scripts and introduce Shakespeare, Improv and Musical Theater. (Working towards a full musical production, in the spring!) At the end of the session, we will present for family and friends own original show! Julie Bragg is Creative Director of Global Production Company, Drama Teacher at BF Day Elementary,; and has been teaching, directing, touring and performing Improv and everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim for over 40 years.
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Beat Keepers

Seattle Percussion Works
Grades: 2-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $240
Location: Room 107 (Music room)
Our Beat Keepers class uses body percussion, bucket drumming, and melodic percussion instruments. We create beats, melodies, with fun musical games and activities. The classes are designed in a progressive way that will use familiar beats and patterns to gradually build new skills while maintaining the students’ confidence. Our rehearsal methods use “do-as-I-do” and “repeat-after-me” activities to keep our students active and engaged as they develop their musicality. We also use visual aids to introduce the principles behind reading written music.
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Piano

Piano Playground
Grades: 1-5
Time: 1:15- 2:15 pm
Cost: $528
Location: Room 311
This 60-minute group piano class gets students inspired and excited to learn the piano! The curriculum is a between note-reading, music terms and theory, healthy technique, ear training, ensemble playing, and creative composition. This class will emphasize note-reading literacy by having students read from the bass and treble clefs regularly as they learn fun and enjoyable pieces. In addition to learning notes on the grand staff, students will also learn songs by popular artists such as Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragon, and from movies such as Star Wars and Harry Potter. Students will have invigorating and varied lessons which will include music theory games, learning new pieces, and exploring their own musical ideas through expressive composition exercises. The class is intended for beginning students who have little to no experience playing piano.
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Little Coders: Intro to Coding

Coding with Kids
Grades: K-2
Time: TBC pm
Cost: $TBC
Location: Room 102
Tailored for early readers, this course helps students boost their computational thinking while having fun with friends! Beginners learn coding basics like Loops and Conditions. Returning students tackle new challenges, such as debugging. All students build exciting games, stories, and animated characters.
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Wednesday

Parkour (3-5)

Kong Academy
Grades: 3-5
Time: 1:15 – 2:45 pm
Cost: $315
Location: Outside
Get ready for an adventurous journey in Social Awareness, Relationships, and Responsible Decision-Making Skills with Kong Academy’s parkour-based movement games class! Our program empowers kids physically, socially, and emotionally through: physical play, games, and parkour-based movement. Join us as your kids unlock their social superpowers through fitness-focused games and movement-based adventures. They’ll dive into a world of teamwork, navigating challenges that foster social awareness and build positive relationships. But that’s not all! Our program encourages strength, agility, and coordination. Your kids will learn parkour-based movements like jumping, vaulting, and rolling to explore their environment and become more confident movers. At Kong Academy, we believe in making learning exciting, active, and fun. By combining movement and play with social awareness and relationship building, students boost their physical fitness while cultivating empathy, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your child to become a social superstar while having a blast! Enroll today and set your child on a journey of movement, growth, friendships, and fun.
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Soccer/Dodgeball

One on One Sports
Grades: K-3
Time: 1:15 – 2:30 pm
Cost: $225
Location: Gym
Join One on One Basketball this semester for After School Hoops®, an ideal after school activity for aspiring athletes. Basketball is a unique sport that combines upper and lower body motor-skill learning with an intense cardiovascular workout. Our organization has decades of experience teaching this sport in a motivating, inclusive and age-appropriate manor. After School Hoops®
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Rainy Day Dinner Club

Rainy Day Dinner Club
Grades: 2-4
Time: 1:15 – 2:50 pm
Cost: $408
Location: Room 312
Pass dinner duty to your kid once a week! Each week, students learn basic cooking skills while making dinner for their family! Students will create delicious dishes while focusing on the importance of local ingredients, scratch cooking, and natural preservatives while practicing knife skills and kitchen safety. Each entrée will serve 4 to 6 and will be packaged in oven-ready cookware with baking instructions. Please note that we offer vegetarian options upon request during registration. All our meals are nut free but for all other allergies or dietary restrictions please contact us directly via email. Our Mission is to cultivate enthusiasm for cooking and build a positive culture around family meals! We use the perspective of food, cooking, and nutrition to learn about geography, math, science, and culture, while helping kids develop a life-long love of fresh ingredients and vegetables.
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Lego Engineering

Bricks 4 Kidz
Grades: K-3
Time: 1:15pm – 2:20
Cost: $198.75
Location: Room 309
LEGO Engineering – Jurassic Brick Land: Using motorized LEGO® bricks, we will build a world that comes to life with the gentle Brontosaurus, ferocious Velociraptor, terrifying T. Rex, and more! We’ll learn about amazing dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic period, and other extinct, prehistoric animals that roamed the earth and swam the seas. Come learn, build and play at Jurassic Brick Land!
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Science Club

Bruce Parker
Grades: 1-5
Time: 1:15pm – TBC
Cost: $40
Location: Offiste(Varies)
This quarter is going to be pretty informal, going on the road exploring some of our best local institutions. We will be using public buses and moving in crowded public spaces and students must be able to follow instructions and the B.F. Day Way. Destinations as follows but subject to change. Ballard Locks – Salmon in the city Gates Foundation – Visitor center/Seattle Center Playground Seattle Aquarium – Orca field work and lab Carkeek Park – Salmon and Beavers IMPORTANT: Each trip will require an additional parent chaperone and parents should expect to volunteer for at least one field trip
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Thursday

Drama Club (3-5)

Julie Bragg
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:30 – 4 pm
Cost: $200
Location: Gym
In our Class, students will learn the fundamentals of performance while gaining skills like creative visualization, breath control, public speaking, teamwork, and improvisational thinking. These exercises help students develop confidence and social skills by fostering individual creativity while having fun. We will focus on developing skills, storytelling and understanding stagecraft. We will work with fun songs and scripts and introduce Shakespeare, Improv and Musical Theater. (Working towards a full musical production, in the spring!)At the end of the session, we will present for family and friends own original show! Julie Bragg is Creative Director of Global Production Company, Drama Teacher at B.F. Day Elementary, and has been teaching, directing, touring and performing Improv and everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim for over 40 years.
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Chess Club

Seattle Chess School
Grades: K-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $324
Location: Gym
Beginning Chess introduces children to the fun and enjoyment of playing chess. Beginning Chess Club is a joyful way for beginning chess players to learn the basics of chess thinking and decision making. Chess play helps students to develop exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills while stimulating creativity and organized thinking. If you are a student who loves chess, and are already past the basics of how to move the pieces, set up the board, castle and knowing what checkmate is than this is class for you. We will study classic games, learning tactics and strategies that will really help your game get to the next level. Depending on number of children, the group can be split into two according to experience and familiarity with the game.
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Parkour (K-2)

Kong Academy
Grades: K-2
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $360
Location: Outside
Get ready for an adventurous journey in Social Awareness, Relationships, and Responsible Decision-Making Skills with Kong Academy’s parkour-based movement games class! Our program empowers kids physically, socially, and emotionally through: physical play, games, and parkour-based movement. Join us as your kids unlock their social superpowers through fitness-focused games and movement-based adventures. They’ll dive into a world of teamwork, navigating challenges that foster social awareness and build positive relationships. But that’s not all! Our program encourages strength, agility, and coordination. Your kids will learn parkour-based movements like jumping, vaulting, and rolling to explore their environment and become more confident movers. At Kong Academy, we believe in making learning exciting, active, and fun. By combining movement and play with social awareness and relationship building, students boost their physical fitness while cultivating empathy, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your child to become a social superstar while having a blast! Enroll today and set your child on a journey of movement, growth, friendships, and fun.
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Sun Dragon Garden Club

Brooke Ladd
Grades: K-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $50
Location: Outside
Does your child love digging in the dirt?! Come join the Sun Dragon Garden Club as we do exactly this and much more! Over the course of the spring session, we will focus on working in the several garden beds at the south end of the BF Day play yard uncovering plants, putting in new ones and learning the basics of maintaining a garden. The focus will be on what it takes for plants to grow in our climate, soil science, weed & pest management, beneficial insects, native plants, veggie seeds and culinary herbs that do well in Seattle. We intend to have fun, learn, get some dirt under our nails and beautify our BF Day garden beds!
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Friday

Creative Coding

Creative Coding
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:30 – 4 pm
Cost: $504
Location: Room 311
Creative Coding: Level Up! -Note: All classes will be mixed level classes with students being taught at their level.Creative Coding teaches your child to code by helping them make their own custom video games! Our Project based, multi-level classes are amazingly fun yet very effective in teaching creative problem solving AND emotional resilience. As the students bring their ideas to life, they iterate through the emotional cycle of Coding (idea>excitement>effort> frustration>more effort>triumph!) With our support and positive encouragement. Repeating this cycle not only builds great coders, but more importantly, develops emotional persistence that will help students enjoy taking on new challenges in all aspects of their lives. Students new to coding will participate in the Creative Coding core curriculum, learning the fundamental elements of coding using MIT’s Scratch to create their very own computer games! Many parents and educators are realizing that the benefits of learning to code at a young age extend far beyond the skill itself. Through the “brain exercise” of coding, coders build intelligence like athletes build muscles. Just as importantly, they develop stronger problem solving skills, confidence over technology, and emotional persistence. For more info, visit creativecoding.com**.
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Creative Dance (K-2)

Dance Fremont
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $216
Location: TBC
In this class we will explore Jazz Dance techniques to funky music with emphasis on mind body connection, musicality, and fun!
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Floor hockey

One on One Sports
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $240
Location: Gym
Join One on One Athletics for this awesome sports combo class! We will learn the motor-skills, fundamentals and team strategies of all three sports, and have fun and competitive games. It’s a great way to kick-off the weekend!
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Ceramics

Neo Art School
Grades: K-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $308
Location: TBC
Kids will work learn techniques to sculpt clay into amazing and fun decorative and practical items, such as pots, jars and mugs as well as cool paper weights, book stops and other sculptures that we will fire in our Kiln, and the kids will paint then take home. We will also be learning how to glaze items to make them dishwasher safe!
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Wearable Art

CraftLab Seattle
Grades: 1-5
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $225
Location: TBC
Wearable Art – create art that you can wear (tie dye, bead making from clay, etc.). Each week we will focus on a new wearable item to inspire our creativity and make fun and creative crafts to take home and enjoy. We will use upcycled, donated and thrifted material each week so bring your creativity, your best cutting and gluing skills and of course a willingness to have fun with CraftLab Seattle!
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