Enrichment Classes

Each trimester, Belmont Day offers a range of exciting classes led by enthusiastic teachers.

Enrichment classes are offered Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and is often limited to ten students per class. Our classes often fill, and we maintain waiting lists when this occurs.

We do not move students to alternate classes once the trimester has begun to ensure the quality of the program, curriculum, and classroom community.

Below are our class offerings for Trimester 3 of the 2024-25 school year.

If an enrichment class must be unexpectedly canceled on a given day, students will join After School for the class period.

Mondays

Yoga Theater – pre-k to grade 2 | Mrs. Peterman | $327
Students will build focus, strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and self-management through art, theater elements, and performance. They will practice yoga poses, breathing techniques, self-calming tools, and more.

Weird Science Television – grades 1 & 2 | CinemaKidz Instructor | $396
From mixing magic potions and making a slime monster come to life with stop motion to building bottle rockets and tin foil boats, anything is possible in Weird Science Television. Working in lab teams, students will learn and demonstrate mind-blowing experiments to create their own Bill Nye-inspired TV show.

Metalsmiths: Jewelry Design – grades 3 to 5 | Profe Restrepo | $400
Students will create jewelry and wire pieces using copper, resin, beads, string, and other materials. Techniques include hammering, wire wrapping, stringing, crimping, and jump rings.

Tuesdays

Under the Sea – pre-k & kindergarten | Mr. Parsons | $367
Students will explore the wonders of the deep blue sea through engaging read-aloud stories, hands-on crafts, and playful activities. From colorful coral reefs to mysterious sea creatures, young explorers will discover the magic of life under the waves.

Crazy 8’s Club – grades 1 & 2 | Ms. Vitale | $327
In the wild world of Bedtime Math, students will dive into projects and activities like Beach Ball Party, Funny Money, and Glow-in-the-Dark-City, which introduce beginner-level math concepts.

Sewing Design – grades 3 to 5 | Ms. Amanda | $432
The class will cover design and sketching, machine stitching, hand stitching techniques, and more. Students will make a tangible item in each session and further develop their skills as confident and independent sewers.

Wednesdays

Craftastic III – pre-k & kindergarten | Ms. Vitale | $367
Students will explore their creativity by combining read-aloud with crafts and art. They will use glue, sculpt clay, make collages, and paint with watercolors. Projects will be based on the books we read together.

Fiber Arts – grades 1 & 2 | Ms. Chelsea | $400
This introduction to fiber arts will include materials and techniques for creating cute and fun friends to take home. Some projects will be inspired by video games, cartoons, and pop culture, and others by the student’s creativity. Materials include yarn, thread, fabric, and mixed-media materials. Knitting, weaving, pom-pom making, and hand sewing will be incorporated into vibrant and colorful final projects.

Encore: The One Act Experience – grades 3 to 5 | Mr. Parsons | $400
Students will rehearse and perform a one-act play, bringing characters to life through acting, storytelling, and teamwork. From fun theater games to hands-on rehearsals, students will build confidence, explore creativity, and prepare for a special performance for family and friends.

Thursdays

Action Bus – pre-k & kindergarten | Coach Jen | $375
This mobile gym features tumbling tools plus fun and age-appropriate obstacle courses. Students will learn to use a zip line, trapeze bar, and hanging rings while developing their gross motor and tumbling skills.

Chess Wizards – grades 1 & 2 | Mr. Rachman | $327
This class emphasizes logic, tactics, and sportsmanship. It is based on a discovery-based curriculum that inspires students to think ahead, visualize their goals, treat others respectfully, and learn from their mistakes. Open to all skill levels, students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, tournaments, and variation games.

Will it Float? – grades 3 to 5 | Ms. Reed | $500
Cardboard + tape + creativity = A BOAT. Students will create and test designs to build a cardboard boat they can climb into. They will experiment with buoyancy, drag, and absorption and learn about classic boat designs in maritime history. We hope to paddle our boats across the BDS pool in a cardboard boat regatta.