Afterschool... and Beyond!
Eagerly anticipated, indoor and outdoor time (weather permitting) gives the kids a chance to play games with friends, relax with a book, build structures or work on a project.
Above—Gaga ball—a crowd favorite.
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Supervised care before and after school is included in your child’s tuition. Morning care is available from 7:30 to 8:15. Aftercare runs from closing circle at 3:15 until 5pm and is directed by Tom Wright, our P.E. teacher.
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An additional hour of care (5 to 6pm) is available for $7 per day per child. Parents may take advantage of this extra hour on either a regular or drop-in basis, and are billed monthly.
Enrichment Programs
We are very pleased that a wide range of after-school enrichment opportunities are available to our students—without them having to leave our campus! These classes offer students both freedom to express their creative sides and the chance to delve deeply into an area of their own interest.
Please note that registration and financial arrangements are made each term directly with those who are offering the enrichment classes. Dunham is not involved in these arrangements, and does not supervise your children when they are in these classes. However, we are very happy to make it possible for these opportunities to take place on campus! Please contact the individual or group offering the class directly for more information or to sign your child up.
Claymation The Claymation class offers students a great opportunity for their creative expression as a fun, whole-brained, multi-dimensional, collaborative experience. Students build their own clay characters and their own clay world, then create movies using digital stop-motion photography. Students receive a DVD of their projects at the end of the term.
Taught by Arin Wiscomb, Dean of Students Mondays, 3:45-5:00 p.m. in the Art Room Cost: $275 (includes materials and DVD) |
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Taught by Pranathi Brahmandan
Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm in Draco - $125/session |
Computer Programming This introductory programming class is an excellent opportunity for students to flex their analytic skills and peek into the workings of the digital world. We will have lots of hands-on programming covering basic concepts and also step into Java (object-oriented) programming, if time permits. Taught by one of our parents, this class is currently being offered to Upper School students.
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Meditating with Children This class offers students the opportunity to practice centeredness, improve focus, and become more mindful. Students will learn techniques to help them manage their energy and clarify their thinking. Children of all ages and parents are welcome. This class is on-going and students may come on a drop-in or commitment basis.
Taught by Arin Wiscomb and Philip Zittell
Tuesdays, 3:45- 4:30 p.m. in Aquila Cost: No financial commitment, donations are welcome |
Studio Art: Painting, Drawing and SculptureThis is a class for students to express themselves through a variety of art projects in a nurturing environment. Students will explore painting, drawing and mixed media sculpture in ways that nurture their imaginations and creative freedom while also developing skills and techniques to grow artistically. Stone sculpture will be available when weather permits.
Taught by Arin Wiscomb, Dean of Students
Thursdays, 3:45-5:00 p.m. in the Art Room Cost: $275 (includes materials) |
ViolinDawn Madole is an accomplished violinist and award-winning graduate of U.C. Berkeley's music program. In addition to playing with the Marin Symphony and the San Jose Symphony, Dawn teaches at the Marin Music Conservatory, the Cazadero Music Summer Camp, and the Crowden School, as well as her own private students. Dawn loves teaching the joy of violin to young students, and has thoroughly enjoyed her time here.
Offering 30-, 45- or 60-minute private lessons, available in lesson blocks of 4 lessons/minimum.
dawn.madole@gmail.com |
PianoJohn Metz is a graduate of Lawrence University, Wisconsin with a BA in Music Performance. John is currently the accompanist for the Marin Girls Chorus and Music Makers in Tiburon and has taught at Interlochen Arts Camp and Lawrence Conservatory. He has performed in Master Classes and collaborated with many highly esteemed musicians including the Guarneri String Quartet and the Biava String Quartet, as well as pianists and pedagogues Simmone Dinnerstein and Natalya Antonova. John has participated in music festivals at the Brevard Music Center and Innsbrook Summer Music Festival.
Offering 30-, 45- or 60-minute private lessons, available in lesson blocks of 4 lessons/minimum. Johnmetzpiano@gmail.com |
Chess
Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily. Studies have found that chess improves test results in reading, science, and math, and encourages growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior, including self esteem, respect for others, patience, and good manners. Students at all levels of skill are welcome!
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Taught by the Berkeley Chess School, (510) 843-0150
Contact BCS to register: www.berkeleychessschool.org/signups/signup/496
Fridays, 3:20-4:20 p.m. in the lunchroom • $132 for 11 weeks
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Taught by the Berkeley Chess School, (510) 843-0150
Contact BCS to register: www.berkeleychessschool.org/signups/signup/496
Fridays, 3:20-4:20 p.m. in the lunchroom • $132 for 11 weeks
