As a service to our community, the Wyngate PTA posts after-school activity information on both the PTA listserv and the PTA website. After-school activities are not sponsored by the school nor by the PTA and the school and the PTA are in no way responsible for coordination of these activities. Please contact the after-school activity provider directly with any questions or concerns.
Parents, please note that students participating in after-school activities will be dismissed to the Makerspace after school ends and vendors/sponsors of each activity will pick them up for after-school classes at 4:00 PM. If your child is not going to attend their after-school activity, please notify the vendor directly that day so they are aware they will not be picking up your child from the Makerspace.
FALL 2024 CLASSES
MONDAYS
Vendor/Class: Big Learning / Optrix
Grades: K-2
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Mondays; 9/30 – 12/16 (no class 11/4, 11/25)
Cost: $215
Registration: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Contact: (301) 502-0861; [email protected]
Description: Discover the world of vision, color, and light with playful experiments and a couple of tricks along the way! Make a model of your eye (and owl, bee, and mole eyes too!) to demonstrate the effect of light on pupils. Explore the eye adaptations of nocturnal animals and make your own tarsier. Use prisms to explore colors and wave lengths. Compare light colors to pigments and explore symmetry and reflection with multiple mirrors and crystals. Test the refractive powers of water and gelatin; make your own fiber optic toy and a projector; explore convex and concave mirrors and magnification; and create spinners to demonstrate the persistence of vision’ that explains many common visual effects.
Flyer: Wyngate Flyer F24
Vendor/Class: Big Learning / Kalaidoscope
Grades: 3-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Mondays; 9/30 – 12/16 (no class 11/4, 11/25)
Cost: $215
Registration: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Contact: (301) 502-0861; [email protected]
Description: Beam into the future and experiment with fiber optics you can take home! Children will make a model of their eye and test the limits of their own sight to learn about blind spots, peripheral vision, and right/left dominance. They will see how the eye looks up close by dissecting a real cow’s eye and use the properties of light and color to create 3D movies, microscopes, and sunglasses! How can you use gelatin and a glass of milk to replicate a sunset? Experiment with mirrors and lenses to illustrate reflection, symmetry, and refraction and make your own kaleidoscope.
Flyer: Wyngate Flyer F24
Vendor/Class: Coding with Kids / Scratch: Game Development
Grades: 3-5
Times/Dates: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Mondays; 9/16 – 12/9 (no class 11/4, 11/25)
Cost: $285
Enroll Online: https://www.codingwithkids.com/checkout/student?s=68827&c=USD
Contact: [email protected]
Description: Get ready to learn how to code and express your creativity! Using Scratch, a fun drag-and-drop coding tool, you will build exciting projects like games, animations, and interactive stories. If you’re just starting out, you’ll code your games with basic concepts, such as loops and variables. Returning students will move on to more interesting concepts like using special conditions and functions. Advanced students will explore advanced topics like game physics! So get ready to have a blast!
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!
Flyer: Coding with Kids Fall 2024
Vendor/Class: Creative Adventures / Art
Grades: 1-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Mondays; 12/2 – 1/27 (no class 12/23, 12/30)
Cost: $200
Registration: www.artinyou.com
Contact: (301) 943-4659; [email protected]
Description: Palette of Possibilities: Over six weeks, kids will unleash their creativity and imagination with vibrant and engaging art projects.
Flyer: Creative Adventures fall_winter 2024
Vendor/Class: Huayuan Chinese Academy/ Mandarin Chinese language and culture immersion program
Grades: 1-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-6:20 PM Mondays– Fridays; 8/26 – 1/27 (no class 12/23, 12/30)
Cost: Monthly cost depends on number of days (per week) that your child attends the program
Registration: https://www.hychinese.org/register-after-school
Contact: (301) 367-7074; [email protected]
Description: We have offered this full-year Chinese learning after-school program at Wyngate ES since 2015. The class will meet from the school end time to 6:20PM from Monday to Friday. The family can choose to attend from 1-day/week to 5-days/week. Our class offers an individualized language and culture experience.
Flyer: Huayuan fall 2024
Vendor/Class: Kaizen Karate / Karate
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Mondays; 9/16 – 11/25 (no class 11/4)
Cost: $210
Registration: www.KaizenFitnessUSA.com
Contact: (301) 938-2711; [email protected]
Description: This popular class is a disciplined introduction to the sport by Kaizen Karate. Your child will learn the beautiful art of karate while gaining safety and defensive skills in a respectful environment. The class will also emphasize the basic karate principles of focus, patience, and self-discipline. Returning students will continue to work toward new belts while first-time students will be able to start the belt program.
Flyer: Kaizen Karate 2024
*Vendor/Class: MSA / Flag Football
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 3:30-4:45 PM Mondays; 9/24 – 11/24
Cost: $180
Registration: www.montgomerysports.org
Contact: (301) 983-2227
Description: See flyer
Flyer: MSA Fall 2024
TUESDAYS
Vendor/Class: Big Learning FLES / Spanish
Grades: K-1 and 2-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Tuesdays
Fall Session: 9/17 – 1/28 (no class 11/5, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)
Winter/Spring Session: 2/4 – 5/27 (no class 4/15)
Full-year language programs in Spanish, French and Chinese are being offered this year. Two 16-week sessions (in Fall and in Winter/Spring) will be offered. Programs will start the week of September 16 and classes will run without interruption to the end of May, following the MCPS calendar. Parents will be able to register children for one or both 16-week sessions.
Cost: $360 per child for each 16-week session
Registration: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Contact: (301) 502-0861; [email protected]
Description: New and continuing students explore Spanish together in a fun, informal, language immersion setting. Children will gain confidence in hearing and speaking Spanish and continue to build a foundation for future language learning through hands-on activities, games, songs, cultural notes, and a workbook. Topics include favorite sports and pastimes, telling time,
alphabet and vowels, the farm, numbers to 100, prepositions, and breakfast!
Vendor/Class: The Knight School / Chess Party
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:15 PM Tuesdays; 9/3 – 12/17 (no class 11/5, 11/26)
Cost: $100/month; this includes weekly chess classes, a chess T-shirt, a very cool chess set, weekly online tournaments and semesterly in-person Tourna-parties
Registration: https://tksmaryland-south.jumbula.com/elementary-chess
Contact: 205-937-1558; [email protected]
Description: The Knight School’s party-based chess team has come to Wyngate! The Knight School’s approach has had amazing success because our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party,” is the perfect way to transform a complete beginner into a devastating chess machine. In this kid-centered, beginner-friendly classroom environment, our kids soon learn to love chess, the most mathematically complex game in the world! When students master a tactic, they will earn the corresponding TactixBand–a colorful, collectible wristband! Upon enrollment, new students receive a TKS T-Shirt, chess set, chess bag and all the colorful TactixBands they can earn!
Flyer: Knight School fall 2024
*Vendor/Class: MSA / Basketball
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 3:30-4:45 PM Tuesdays; Sept – Nov
Cost: $180
Registration: www.montgomerysports.org
Contact: (301) 983-2227
Description: See flyer
Flyer: MSA Fall 2024
Vendor/Class: Panda Programmer / Learn Coding with Panda Programmer
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-6:00 PM Tuesdays
Session
1: 9/3 – 10/8
Session
2: 10/15 – 12/3 (no class 11/5, 11/26)
Cost: $249/session
Registration: www.pandaprogrammer.com
Contact: (443) 26-PANDA; [email protected]
Description: No computer experience is necessary, and computers are provided for each student.
Flyer: Panda Programmer After-School Flyer
WEDNESDAYS
Vendor/Class: Big Learning FLES/ Chinese
Grades: 2-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Wednesdays
Fall Session: 9/18 – 1/22 (no class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)
Winter/Spring Session: 2/5 – 5/28 (no class 4/16)
Full-year language programs in Spanish, French and Chinese are being offered this year. Two 16-week sessions (in Fall and in Winter/Spring) will be offered. Programs will start the week of September 16 and classes will run without interruption to the end of May, following the MCPS calendar. Parents will be able to register children for one or both 16-week sessions.
Cost: $360 per child for each 16-week session
Registration: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Contact: (301) 502-0861; [email protected]
Description: Open a window to another culture and make discoveries! Big Learning classes are taught by native speakers of the language and children build Chinese language skills in a fun, small-group, immersion setting with lively games, routines, songs, activities and a workbook. Together we’ll explore cultural traditions and topics including the four tones, Chinese calligraphy, greetings and expressions, calendar, weather, directions, colors, numbers, body parts, pets, the family, and a birthday celebration.
Each session includes an accompanying workbook and
hands-on activities to promote practical use of the language and strengthen early literacy skills. Beginner level is a full-year program. Sessions feature different topics and themes so that children can learn new vocabulary and build language skills throughout the school year. We encourage children to participate for a full year, however a child may choose to participate in just one session.
Vendor/Class: Big Learning FLES / French
Grades: K-1
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Wednesdays
Fall Session: 9/18 – 1/22 (no class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)
Winter/Spring Session: 2/5 – 5/28 (no class 4/16)
Full-year language programs in Spanish, French and Chinese are being offered this year. Two 16-week sessions (in Fall and in Winter/Spring) will be offered. Programs will start the week of September 16 and classes will run without interruption to the end of May, following the MCPS calendar. Parents will be able to register children for one or both 16-week sessions.
Cost: $360 per child for each 16-week session
Registration: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Contact: (301) 502-0861; [email protected]
Description: Let’s speak French! A fun introduction to a new language where children learn and practice speaking French with songs, games, storytelling, puppets, and hands-on activities. Classes are taught by native speakers of the language in an immersion-style setting.
Each session features a different story theme and children can participate in one or more sessions during the school year. Join us this session for La souris de champs et la souris de ville or The City Mouse and the Country Mouse! This level is appropriate for children in Kindergarten or 1st grade who may not yet be reading or writing.
*Vendor/Class: MSA / Soccer
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 3:30-4:45 PM Wednesdays; 9/25 – 11/13
Cost: $180
Registration: www.montgomerysports.org
Contact: (301) 983-2227
Description: See flyer
Flyer:MSA Fall 2024
*Vendor/Class: Shining Kids Yoga / Yoga
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 4:00 – 5:30 PM Wednesdays; Session 1: 9/4 – 10/23; Session 2: 10/30 – 12/18 (no class 11/27)
Cost: Session 1: $200; Session 2: $180 ($30 discount for students who register for sessions 1 & 2. Must register for both sessions at the same time to receive the discount. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout for qualifying orders. Can be combined with early bird discount. Receive $20 off if registered by 8/20 by using code EARLYWYNGATE at checkout.)
Enroll Online: www.shiningkidsyoga.com/registration
Contact: (301) 760-4171; [email protected]
Description: Stretch, breathe, and relax with yoga! Children will learn yoga poses, deep breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques in a fun, interactive environment. Each class ends with a period of meditation and deep relaxation. Each child will need to bring their own yoga mat for yoga class. For future planning, we will offer winter/spring classes as well beginning on 1/8 and ending the last week of school 6/11.
Flyer: wyngate fall2024 flyer-yoga
Vendor/Class: Tommie Shaw & Company / Beginner Cheerleading
Grades: K-4
Times/Dates: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Wednesdays; 10/2 – 11/20
Cost: $239
Enroll Online: https://tommieshaw.com/events/wyngate-beginner-cheerleading-fall-2024/
Contact: (703) 528-6454; [email protected]
Description: See flyer.
Flyer: Fall 2024 Revised Wyngate Beg. Ballet, Hip Hop, & Cheer
THURSDAYS
Vendor/Class: Coding with Kids / Intro to Coding
Grades: K-2
Times/Dates: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Thursdays; 9/19 – 12/12 (no class 10/3, 11/28)
Cost: $285
Enroll Online: https://www.codingwithkids.com/checkout/student?s=68826&c=USD
Contact: [email protected]
Description: This class offers young children the perfect opportunity to develop their computational thinking skills and have a blast with their friends! The course is tailored for early readers and takes into consideration their cognitive abilities and attention span. Beginners learn essential coding concepts, such as Loops and Conditions. Returning students encounter new challenges. Projects include games, stories, and even animated characters.
Flyer: Coding with Kids Fall 2024
Vendor/Class: Jr Wizards / Basketball
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Thursdays; 9/26 –11/21 (no class 10/3)
Cost: $200
Registration: https://www.dcfamily.com/afterschool (registration
begins 9/4) *To be added to presale waiting list please email [email protected]
Contact: (202) 460-5899
Description: Developmental Basketball program that focuses on the fundamentals of basketball while incorporating lots of fun activities and competitions. Each registrant receives a Jr Wizards Dri Fit t-shirt as well as a ticket to a future Washington Wizards basketball game.
Vendor/Class: STEM Afterschool Academy / Robotics Engineer & Electrical Components
Grades:
Robotics Engineer: 2-5
Electrical Components: K-1
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Thursdays; 10/10 – 12/5 (no class 11/28)
Cost: $210
Registration https://www.stemafterschoolacademy.com/after-school-clubs
Contact: (202) 460-4250; [email protected]
Description:
Robotics Engineer: In this engaging course, students will delve into the world of robotics. Throughout the program, they will learn about electrical circuit theory and various electrical components such as servo motors, photo-resistors, infrared sensors and transmitters. The projects will introduce them to graphical programming language using both Blocky and MakeCode and text-based language using Python. By the end of the course, students will have developed robots that can sense their environment and navigate using tactile, light-sensitive phototransistors, and infrared sensing.
Electrical Components: Young learners in this program will be introduced to essential electrical components like resistors, capacitors, diodes and more. Through hands-on activities, they will gain practical knowledge of how these components function within various systems. The course will be brought to life through exciting projects, including building FM radios, creating lie detectors, designing automated streetlamps and having fun with flying saucers. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to construct circuits using a remote-controlled Rover, adding an element of excitement to their learning journey.
Flyer: STEM Afterschool program 2024-25
Vendor/Class: Tommie Shaw & Company / Beginner Hip Hop
Grades: K-4
Times/Dates: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Thursdays; 10/10 – 12/5 (no class 11/28)
Cost: $239
Enroll Online: https://tommieshaw.com/events/wyngate-beginner-hip-hop-fall-2024/
Contact: (703) 528-6454; [email protected]
Description: See flyer.
Flyer: Fall 2024 Revised Wyngate Beg. Ballet, Hip Hop, & Cheer
FRIDAYS
Vendor/Class: Magnus Chess Academy / Chess Club
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM (Club) and 5:00-6:00 PM (Teams) Fridays; 10/4 – 12/13 (no class 11/29)
Cost: $210 per student (Club) OR $420 per student (Club and Teams)
Registration: Wyngate Elementary School Chess Club Fall 2024 – Magnus Chess Academy
Contact (703) 574-2070; [email protected]
Description: Learn chess with Magnus Academy, five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy! We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state & national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time. This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments, a Chesskid Gold membership ($49 value!), and an event with a chess celebrity. Last year’s guests were World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar (the best female chess player of all time). All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome. For more information please visit chessacademy.com.
Flyer: Magnus Chess Fall 24
Vendor/Class: Tommie Shaw & Company / Beginner Ballet
Grades: K-2
Times/Dates: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Fridays; 10/4 – 12/6 (no class 10/18, 11/29)
Cost: $239
Enroll Online: https://tommieshaw.com/events/wyngate-beginner-ballet-fall-2024/
Contact: (703) 528-6454; [email protected]
Description: See flyer.
Flyer: Fall 2024 Revised Wyngate Beg. Ballet, Hip Hop, & Cheer
Vendor/Class: Young Rembrandts / Drawing Classes for Kids
Grades: K-5
Times/Dates: 4:00-5:00 PM Fridays; 9/13 – 12/20 (no class 9/27, 10/18 and 11/29)
Cost: $252
Registration: www.youngrembrandts.com/md
Contact: (301) 620-2995; [email protected]
Description: Is your home overflowing with your child’s creative masterpieces? It’s time to take their artistic talent to the next level with Young Rembrandts! Marvel as their pencils fly across the page, bringing to life everything from delicious taffy apples to charming seasonal scarecrows, and even sassy bunnies. We’re adding a sprinkle of Van Gogh’s magic too, with vibrant sunflower sketches that burst off the page. Dive into an art-filled journey where colors pop and imaginations soar. Enroll your budding artist today and watch their creativity blossom into stunning works of art!
Flyer: Young Rembrandts F24