Enrichment Classes
After-school enrichment classes
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you – our Winter after-school enrichment classes are set to start the week of January 20th, 2025! To get all the information you need about the classes we'll be offering, please take a look at the information below.
All classes will be held at Hillside Academy, 26423 NE Allen Street, Duvall WA.
HOW TO REGISTER?
Please fill out the Registration Form below.
Enrollment closes on January 14th - secure your spot today!
*Hillside Academy reserves the right to cancel the class if a minimum of 6 enrolled students is not met.
Class Descriptions
Beginning Spanish Class
Embark on a fun linguistic adventure in our after-school Spanish class! Perfect for beginners in grades K–8, this course is designed to help students unlock the excitement of learning a new language while building confidence and communication skills. Led by Instructor Cynthia Arguelles, students will explore the basics of Spanish in a dynamic and supportive environment, where learning is interactive and enjoyable.
Details:
- Grades: K-8
- Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
- Cost:
- Wildcat Club: $175
- Hillside Students: $200
- Non-Hillside Students: $220
- Sessions: 8
Join us for this dynamic after-school program and give your child the gift of a new language!
Little Coders: Intro to coding
Get them started early! Our Little Coders class offers young children the perfect opportunity to develop their computational thinking skills, create their first programs, and have a blast with their friends! Our curriculum is tailored specifically for early readers and takes into consideration their cognitive abilities and attention span, typically found in children aged 5-7. We utilize age-appropriate online tools, including Lightbot, Kodable, and Scratch, to introduce fundamental coding skills.
Beginner students learn essential coding concepts such as Loops and Conditions. Through practice, they apply these concepts to build simple projects, including games, stories, and even animated characters. Returning and experienced students encounter new challenges that will allow them to push their coding knowledge to the next level.
Details:
- Grades: K-2
- Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
- Cost:
- Wildcat Club: $209
- Hillside Students: $219
- Non-Hillside Students: $229
- Sessions: 8
Join us and discover the power of coding while having fun with friends!
Scratch: Game Development
Do you love playing games and telling stories? If you do, then this course is perfect for you! Get ready to learn how to code and express your creativity. We'll be using Scratch, a fun drag-and-drop coding tool which lets you create cool games, animations, and interactive stories.
In this course, you will build exciting projects like games where characters jump and run on scrolling platforms, stories where you can navigate through a maze, and even multiplayer games to play with your friends!
If you're just starting out, we'll begin by learning the basics of coding games. We'll teach you how to make things happen in your games using loops, conditions, and variables. Returning students will move on to more interesting concepts like using special conditions and making functions that can do different tasks. For those who want an extra challenge, we'll explore advanced topics like game physics, working with arrays (a way to store lots of information), and even adding artificial intelligence to your games!
Details:
- Grades: 3-5
- Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
- Cost:
- Wildcat Club: $209
- Hillside Students: $219
- Non-Hillside Students: $229
- Sessions: 8
Dive into the world of game development and discover how fun and powerful coding can be!
Musical Theater: Animal Kingdom
Get ready to take center stage with Miss Paige as we create the mini-musical Animal Kingdom! In this class, you’ll work as a team to bring a story to life through singing, acting, and dancing. You’ll have chances to perform solo or in small groups, design costumes, and help build set pieces to make the production truly your own.
The story takes you into the Animal Kingdom, where elephants, peacocks, giraffes, and monkeys celebrate what makes them special—while the axolotl discovers where she fits in. We’ll wrap up the program with an exciting performance for friends and family!
Details:
- Grades: K-8
- Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
- Cost:
- Wildcat Club: $175
- Hillside Students: $200
- Non-Hillside Students: $220
- Sessions: 8
Don’t miss this chance to shine on stage, build confidence, and have a ton of fun while making new friends!
A Passion for Painting
Dive into the world of fine arts with A Passion for Painting! Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of painting techniques, including watercolor, acrylic, sumi ink, paintable pastels, and other water-based materials. They will work on easels, using various sizes of paper and stretched canvas to create their own masterpieces.
Guided by Badieh Bryant, artist and Hillside Academy’s art teacher, students will develop their artistic skills in a dynamic, hands-on environment, learning to express themselves through the power of paint.
Details:
- Grades: K-8
- Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: $180 (All materials and supplies included)
- Sessions: 6
Join us for a creative and enriching after-school experience where imagination and artistic expression come to life!
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