Extended Play and Enrichment
Registration for the Spring Session of EPE, ESS, and Middle School Teams are now closed.
If you have any questions about EPE, please contact Amy Pacifico. Questions about ESS can be directed to Codi Hirst. Questions about Middle School Teams can be directed to Shanie Israel.
EPE’s Spring Session is here! Let your child enjoy the spring weather and play with their friends after school. Spring Session will run from Monday, March 24, through Thursday, June 5. Registration for EPE Spring Session opens at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 24. Registration will take place for all programs through our online portal, CampBrain. All charges will be billed through your MKA Smart Tuition account. (If you have registered for STAR Camp or EPE in the past, your same credentials can be used to access EPE registration via CampBrain.)
New Spring Session Course Offerings!
Primary School:
- All New Sports Classes with Coach P
- Whimsical Watercolors with Ms. Amanda
- Glass Fusion - Grades 1-3
- Pokemon Team Building
- Mystery Science Mash Up
- Roblox Gamers United
- Messy Art
Middle School:
- eSports
- Sustainable Sewing
- Swag Studio
- Creative Collage Creations
- Sticker Sensation
Under the direction of Amy Pacifico, the EPE Team has worked hard to build an engaging and personalized experience for your child as you choose the activities and timing that are right for your family. Please be sure to carefully read the below information. Questions? Please email apacifico@mka.org.
Program Structure
- After-school care is provided from the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. each day.
- Students will remain on their home campus: grades Pre-K to 3 at the Primary School and grades 4 & 5 at the Middle School.
- Multiple sessions are offered daily where you can choose for your student(s) to participate in Stay and Play or an Enrichment Class
- If you chose a class or Stay and Play for Session 2, then you must choose Stay and Play or another class for Session 1. If you do not make a selection, your student(s) will be placed in Stay and Play, and you will be charged accordingly ($15/hour).
- Extended Student Supervision(ESS, formerly Study Hall) is available for students in for grades 6-8. Please see details at the bottom of this webpage.
Pricing
- Enrichment Classes vary in prices. All details can be found on the schedules below.
- Stay and Play is available Monday-Friday for students in Grades Pre-K to 5 at $15/hour per student.
- Unscheduled drop-ins will be charged at $25/hour per student, and student(s) will be placed in Stay and Play.
- If your child(ren) is not picked up within 10 minutes of their session ending, they will be placed in Stay and Play, and you will be charged $25/hour per student.
- Families arriving after 6:00 p.m. will be charged $25 for every 10 minutes after 6:00 p.m.
EPE Offerings for Primary School (Grades Pre-K-3): March 24 - June 5
Spring Session will run from Monday, March 24, through Thursday, June 5. Please click on the days of the week below to view the schedule and available classes for each day. Class descriptions are available in the dropdown for each day of the week.
**Please note that if you choose a class or Stay and Play for Session 2, then you must choose Stay and Play or another class for Session 1. If you do not make a selection, your student(s) will be placed in Stay and Play, and you will be charged accordingly ($15/hour).
Monday
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Students Check In with Head Teachers and Enjoy a Snack |
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Session 1 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help (Grades 1-3) Bitty Workout with Coach P (Pre-K) Gymnastics (Grades 1-3) Beginner Chess (Grades K-3) Sewing (Grades 1-3) Art with Natural Materials (Pre-K & K) Pokemon Team Building (Grades 1-3) |
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Session 2 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help (Grades 1-3) Speed, Strength, and Agility (Grades 1-3) Intermediate Chess (Grades 1-3) Gymnastics (Pre-K & K) |
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4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
| 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Stay and Play |
View All Monday Class Descriptions
Monday Classes will run for 9 weeks on: March24, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 (Make-Up Day or Stay & Play: June 2)
No School on March 31 (Eid) and May 26 (Memorial Day)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Homework Help (Grades 1-3)- Get a jump start on homework after school! A teacher will supervise and help get homework assignments completed. Independent study skills and organizational skills will also be reinforced. Quiet reading time and puzzles will also be offered for enrichment when homework and studying is complete.
Price: $15/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Bitty Workout with Coach P (Pre-K & K)- Join Coach P for a workout focused on improving stamina, core strength and coordination. This course runs for 8 weeks.
Price: $320/child
Max Number of Students in Class: Unlimited
Sewing Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique (Grades 1-3) - Learn how to hand sew and make small projects.
Price: $295/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Speed, Strength, and Agility (Grades 1-3) - Join Coach P in all types of low-level circuit training workouts to develop speed, strength, and agility.
Price: $320/child
Max Number of Students in Class: Unlimited
Art with Natural Materials (Pre-K & K) - Discover the wonders of nature through art! In this hands-on class, young children will explore their creativity using natural materials—sometimes even collecting them firsthand. Paired with captivating stories, each project invites messy, playful exploration while fostering a love for the outdoors and the beauty of the natural world. Join us for an inspiring adventure in art and nature!
Price: $255/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Chess for Beginners (Grades K-3) - Join former MKA student and chess Grandmaster Mac Molner for a fun and exciting chess class! Chess is a fun way to practice valuable skills like planning, critical thinking, and spatial reasoning. Students will take their first steps in the royal game, learning all piece movements, getting in and out of check, how to capture and checkmate. Grandmaster Mac will make the class fun and educational through the use of prizes, trophies, and exciting mini-games to help students develop their love of the game.
Chess Intermediate (Grades 1-3) - Join former MKA student and chess Grandmaster Mac Molner for a fun new session of chess. Students in the intermediate chess class already know how all the pieces move and about special moves like en passant and castling. Classmates will learn common checkmate patterns, basic tactics like pins and double attacks, and learn the rules of tournament chess. Grandmaster Mac will offer prizes like chess keychains, wristbands, tournament scorebooks, and a trophy. Students will get to try out fun new types of chess like atomic chess, ghost chess, and bughouse.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. – Grades K-3 (Beginner class)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. – Grades 1-3 (Intermediate class)
Price: $235/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 16
Gymnastics (Grades 1-3)- Returning and new students can join Ms. Rachelle, formerly from Diamond Gymnastics, for gymnastics classes. Classes include trampoline, beam, and mat skills. Students are taught forward and back rolls, cartwheels, round offs, and handstands. As each student advances, they are spotted at their level and move on to more advanced skills that include front and back walkovers, front and back handsprings, flips, etc. It’s a very high energy, fun class for boys and girls that the kids really enjoy.
Gymnastics (Pre-K & K) - Join Ms. Rachelle, formerly from Diamond Gymnastics, for classes that consist of stretching, mat activities, trampoline, and beam. Students are taught forward and back rolls, cartwheels, and handstands. As the students progress, they move on to more advanced skills that include front and back walkovers, front and back handsprings, flips, etc. It’s a fun, high energy class that the students will really enjoy!
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. – Grades: 1-3
3:30 - 4:40 p.m. – Pre-K & K
Price: $255/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 18
Pokémon Team Building (Grades 1 - 3) - Pokémon Team Building is tailored for Pokémon enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge of Pokémon battles. Students will explore the competitive side of Pokémon, focusing on strategic team building and battling techniques. The primary goals include understanding competitive gameplay, mastering team composition, and honing analytical skills for successful Pokémon battles.
Price: $255/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Tuesday
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Students Check In with Head Teachers and Enjoy a Snack |
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Session 1 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help (Grades 1-3) Baseball/Softball (Pre-K & K) Glass Fusion (Grades 1-3) Minecraft Code: Harry Potter Adventure (Grades 2 & 3) 3D Printing Pen Lab (Grades 1-3) Crafty Corner (Grades Pre-K - 1) |
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Session 2 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help (Grades 1-3) Baseball/Softball (Grades 1-3) Art and Pottery (Pre-K & K) Crafty Corner (Grades 1-3) 3D Printing Pen Lab (Grades 1-3) Minecraft Code: Harry Potter Adventure (Grades K & 1) |
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4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
| 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Stay and Play |
View All Tuesday Class Descriptions
Tuesday Classes will run for 11 weeks on: March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 (Make-Up Day OR Stay & Play: June 3)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Homework Help (Grades 1-3)- Get a jump start on homework after school! A teacher will supervise and help get homework assignments completed. Independent study skills and organizational skills will also be reinforced. Quiet reading time and puzzles will also be offered for enrichment when homework and studying is complete.
Price: $15/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Baseball and Softball - Learn the game of baseball or softball and brush up on your skills! Students will sharpen their catching, throwing, and hitting skills and better understand the game of baseball or softball. *Grades 1-3 will also participate in scrimmages.
Grades Pre-K & K: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades 1-3: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Price: $400/child
Max Number of Students in Class: Unlimited
Minecraft Code: Harry Potter Adventure- Welcome to the World of Witchcraft and Wizardy! In this class, students will learn to code while exploring an interactive Harry Potter world in Minecraft!
Every class is a new adventure and opportunity to put coding fundamentals into action. Traveling to Hagrid’s hut, the Quidditch pitch, Privet Drive, Diagon Alley, and beyond, kids will take on quests, fight off some monsters, and cast some magic spells!
Join us on this incredible and magical journey!
Projects include: brewing potions, enchanting items with special abilities, learn Redstone basics
Prior coding or Minecraft experience is not required.
Grades 2-3: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades K & 1: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Price: $400/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 15
3D Printing Pen Lab - This class allows students to create 3D art and projects and to develop productive visual and art skills. Whether you have used a 3D pen before or not, an experienced teacher will be there to guide students in any capacity they need. A 3D pen is a unique form of printing as it is directly controlled by the user. Doodle to your heart's desire and explore making your own two or three-dimensional art pieces.
Grades 1-3: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades 1-3: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Price: $300/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 15
Glass Fusion (Grades 1-3) - Join professionals from the Arts and Creations Pottery Studio. Students will create mixed media art working with fusible glass.
Price: $335/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 20
Art and Pottery (Pre-K & K) - Join professionals from the Arts and Creations Pottery Studio. In this class, students will participate in activities that include canvas, pottery and/or glass painting, mosaic art, and more!
Price: $335/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Crafty Corner - Have fun while being creative! Let your little one’s imagination soar by engaging in craft projects every week. Crafts can help students improve their decision-making abilities, concentration, self-confidence, problem-solving, and fine motor skills
Grades Pre-K & 1: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades 1-3: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Price: $275/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Wednesday
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Students Check In with Head Teachers and Enjoy a Snack |
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Session 1 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help (Grades 1-3) Sports Carnival (Pre-K & K) Stories and More (Pre-K & K) Sewing (Grades 1-3) Mystery Science Mash-up (Grades 1-3) Logic Quest (Grades 2 & 3) |
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Session 2 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help (Grades 1-3) Old School Gym Games with Coach P (Grades 1-3) Fun and Games with Mr. Justin (Pre-K & K) Whimsical Watercolor (Grades 2 & 3) Crafty Corner (Pre-K & K) |
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4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
| 5:30-6:00 p.m. | Stay and Play |
View All Wednesday Class Descriptions
Wednesday Classes will run for 11 weeks on: March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28 (Make-Up Day OR Stay & Play: June 4)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Homework Help (Grades 1-3) - Get a jump start on homework after school! A teacher will supervise and help get homework assignments completed. Independent study skills and organizational skills will also be reinforced. Quiet reading time and puzzles will also be offered for enrichment when homework and studying is complete.
Price: $15/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Sports Carnival (Pre-K & K) - Have fun with Coach P and friends with a mix of outdoor sports and games to develop coordination, teamwork and confidence.
Price: $400/child
Max Number of Students in Class: Unlimited
Sewing Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique (Grades 1-3) - Learn how to hand sew and make small projects.
Price: $350/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Old School Gym Games with Coach P (Grades 1-3) - Have fun with Coach P and friends playing old-school games like kickball, capture the flag, and team handball.
Price: $400/child
Max Number of Students in Class: Unlimited
Stories and More (Pre-K & K) - Join Mrs. Sasena for this engaging and creative experience with children's literature! Collage, map-making, painting, drawing, skits, and building with blocks are some ways that children will be encouraged to respond to classic and contemporary children’s literature. A new story will be read aloud each week, followed by a discussion of story elements such as characters, setting, and problem and solution. After the discussion, children will be inspired to reflect on these elements and create their projects individually or with a partner. Join Mrs. Sasena for this engaging and creative experience!
Price: $295/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 15
Whimsical Watercolors (Grades 2 & 3) - Join Ms. Amanda to create whimsical masterpieces by learning various watercolor techniques. Each week we will experiment with a new way of using watercolor to then create a painting. Be sure to come with your lively imagination and a passion for creation!
Price: $295/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Fun and Games with Mr. Justin (Pre-K & K) - In this new fun and games class, students will learn core athletic skills while they run, jump and balance while having as much fun as possible. Every week there will be a new theme to keep the students engaged while completing various obstacle courses, group challenges, relays and more!
Price: $325/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 15
Mystery Science Mash-Up (Grades 1 - 3) - Join Ms. Glynn in the science room to explore fascinating science mysteries. How can two liquids form a solid? Why does a cantilever structure not fall down? What four items to I need to make a light-up flower? Students will investigate three primary areas - simple chemistry, engineering challenges, and electric circuits - along with other exciting activities.
Price: $325/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 14
Logic Quest (Grades 2 & 3) - Unlock the magic of logic! Dive into a world of puzzles, brain-teasers, and escape room adventures! Join us on a thrilling journey where learners unleash their creativity, crack codes, and think outside the box. Get ready for a course packed with fun challenges that will spark curiosity and sharpen those young minds.
Price: $325/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 15
Crafty Corner (Pre-K & K) - Have fun while being creative! Let your little one's imagination soar by engaging in craft projects every week. Crafts can help students improve their decision-making abilities, concentration, self-confidence, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.
Price: $275/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Thursday
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Students Check In with Head Teachers and Enjoy a Snack |
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Session 1 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help (Grades 1-3) Golf (Grades 1-3) Imagine, Move, and Groove (Pre-K & 1) Kid Power Gymnastics (Grades Pre-K to 3) Zen Hour (Grades 3) Messy ART (Pre-K & K) Beading Bonanza (Grade 1-3) |
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Session 2 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help (Grades 1-3) Legomania (Pre-K & K) Imagine Filmmaking (Grades 2 & 3) Messy ART (Grades 1-3) |
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4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
| 5:30-6:00 p.m. | Stay and Play |
View All Thursday Class Descriptions
Thursday Classes will run for 10 Weeks on: March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 22, May 29 (Make-Up Day OR Stay & Play: June 5)
No School on May 15 (Conference Day)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Homework Help (Grades 1-3)- Get a jump start on homework after school! A teacher will supervise and help get homework assignments completed. Independent study skills and organizational skills will also be reinforced. Quiet reading time and puzzles will also be offered for enrichment when homework and studying is complete.
Price: $15/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Golf (Grades 1-3)- Learn to golf with Coach P. Students will learn the basics - grip, swing, putt and a better understanding of the game of golf. Clubs will be provided.
Price: $360/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: Unlimited
Kid Power Gymnastics (Grades Pre-K to 3)- A great opportunity to make new friends! Students in grades 1-3 will learn how to teach the Pre-K and kindergarten students different gymnastic moves. Then, they will be paired up into groups to work on their skills together. This class allows the older children to shine as leaders and gives the younger children a role model to look up to.
Price: $255/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 18
Imagine, Move, and Groove (Pre-K & 1) - 5, 6, 7, 8! Join Bloom Performing Arts in this make-believe creative movement class. Through creative dramatic play, miming, animal character work, and beginning basics dance, your child will stretch their muscles while strengthening their imagination. Students will experience the magic of movement through improvisational games, beginning dance lessons, creative movement, and storytelling activities. The class culminates in a final dance performance for family and friends. We can't wait to move and groove with you this semester!
Price: $390/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Imagine Filmmaking (Grades 2 & 3)- Welcome to Filmmaking 101. Join Bloom Performing Arts in this introductory film course where students are taken on a production journey from storytelling and performance techniques through filming and editing. Throughout the semester, students will become screenwriters, directors, actors, and editors. At the start students will collectively write a short film and conclude the semester by filming, performing, and editing their movie, bringing their class story to life. Don't miss this fundamental filmmaking course that will inspire and motivate the artists of tomorrow. Join us this semester and get the camera rolling!
Price: $390/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Zen Hour by Anne-Sophie Roure (Grade 3)- This class is an opportunity for third graders to practice essential life tools right in time for their upcoming middle school transition.
Through a variety of engaging activities centered around guided meditation, relaxation, breath work, gratitude practice, storytelling, and more, students will be thoughtfully guided to develop their imagination and creativity, ultimately leading them to uncover their inner peace.
Price: $255/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Legomania (Pre-K & K) - Our Pre-K and K students will put their architectural skills to work while creating a variety of planes, cars, trucks, spaceships, boats, and buildings using traditional Lego. Fun for everyone!
Price: $210/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Beading Bonanza(Grades 1- 3)- Learn how to design and fabricate jewelry using a variety of materials! With a little bit of string, beads, or rainbow loom rubber bands, the possibilities are endless. Let your inner fashionista shine with this fun and creative class. The ever popular perler bead designs will also be included in this fun class with EPE’s favorite Miss Ashley!
Price: $255/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 15
Messy ART - Ready to get messy? Leave the cleanup to us! This is a class where kids can explore different textures, techniques and materials to make vibrant masterpieces. Its all about the joy of self expression and letting go of perfection, creating a space where kids can freely make a beautiful mess. Smocks are a must!
Pre-K & K: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 1-3: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Price: $300/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Friday
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Students Check In with Head Teachers and Enjoy a Snack |
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Session 1 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play Zen Hour (Grade 2) Chess for Everyone (Grades 1-3) Math All Around (Pre-K & K) Math Games (Grade 1-3) |
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Session 2 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play The One and Only Book Club (Grades 2 & 3) Crafty Corner for All (Pre-K to 3) |
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4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
| 5:30 -6:00 p.m. | Stay and Play |
View All Friday Class Descriptions
Friday Classes will run for 9 Weeks on: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 (Make Up Day OR Stay and Play: May 30)
No School on April 18 (Good Friday)
Stay and Play - (Formerly known as Extended Day) Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Zen Hour for 2nd Grade (Grade 2) - Zen Hour is a great way to end the week! Students will join Anne-Sophie Roure to gather for a variety of activities centered around meditation, relaxation, simple yoga poses, breath work, gratitude practice, and storytelling. All activities are aimed at helping children to focus and concentrate, to develop their imagination and creativity, and feel calmer and more relaxed.
Price: $235/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Chess for Everyone (Grades 1-3) - Calling all beginner and intermediate chess players! Students will compete against players of similar ability to improve their skill and knowledge of the game. The Grandmaster will make the class fun and educational through the use of prizes, trophies, and exciting mini-games to help students develop their love of the game.
Price: $235/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 16
The One and Only Book Club (Grades 2 & 3) - Our young EPE students have requested to continue our popular book club! This spring session we will be reading and discussing The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate. Bookworms unite!
Price: $195/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Math All Around (Pre-K & K)- All new fun and games for the spring! In this class, children will enjoy games, music & movement, and art activities to improve their math skills all while having fun with peers! The games and activities will provide playful practice with counting, comparing numbers, and recognizing and matching written numbers with correct amounts. Join Mrs. Sasena during this hands-on fun-filled math focused class!
Price: $235/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Math Games (Grades 2 & 3)- Join us for fun games and adventures involving math. Games and activities will be focused on developing students’ math fact fluency, problem-solving skills, and most importantly, a love of math! Fun for grades two and three.
Price: $235/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Crafty Corner for All (Pre-K - 3)- Have fun while being creative! Let your little one’s imagination soar by engaging in craft projects every week. Crafts can help students improve their decision-making abilities, concentration, self-confidence, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.
Price: $235/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
EPE Offerings for Middle School (Grades 4 & 5): March 24 - June 5
Spring Session will run from Monday, March 24, through Thursday, June 5. Please click on the days of the week below to view the schedule and available classes for each day. Class descriptions are available in the dropdown for each day of the week.
**Please note that if you choose a class or Stay and Play for Session 2, then you must choose Stay and Play or another class for Session 1. If you do not make a selection, your student(s) will be placed in Stay and Play, and you will be charged accordingly ($15/hour).
Monday
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Session 1 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help Fun in French for Fourth Graders Swag Studio Outdoor Sports Combo |
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Session 2 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help |
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Session 3 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
View All Monday Class Descriptions
Monday Classes will run for 9 weeks on: March 24, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 (Make-Up Day OR Stay & Play: June 2)
No School on March 31 (Eid) and May 26 (Memorial Day)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Homework Help - Get a jump start on homework after school! A teacher will supervise and help get homework assignments completed. Independent study skills and organizational skills will also be reinforced. Quiet reading time and puzzles will also be offered for enrichment when homework and studying is complete.
Price: $15/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Fun in French for Fourth Graders* - This French class will offer a variety of activities based on fun, Acquisition Driven Instruction (ADI) activities and games. Enjoy a safe and engaging environment for French learners that will support them in comprehending French and communicating in French while fostering their confidence, with no stress of grades or homework.
*Please Note: This French club is for fourth graders who are non beginner French learners, who were with me in third grade or if new to MKA, and have some previous French instruction.
Price: $255/child (Fourth graders only)
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Swag Studio- In Mr. Lutz’s Swag Studio, you will explore the world of designing and printing your own merch! Students will learn how to create professional-looking designs and apply them to t-shirts, bookmarks, coasters, magnets, tote bags, and pencil bags. Through hands-on projects, they’ll explore different design techniques, including digital and hand-drawn methods, and discover how to use tools like heat presses and transfer materials. By the end of each class, you’ll have your very own custom creation in your favorite colors and designs. This workshop is perfect for creative kids who love art and design, and want to make unique, custom products. All materials provided; no experience necessary! Learn a new skill so that you can set up your own swag studio at home and make great custom items for yourself and your friends! View sample projects
Price: $275/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Outdoor Sports Combo - Enjoy the spring weather and have fun with friends in this sports combo course. New games each week include Gaga, 4-Square, Handball, Capture the Flag and more!
Price: $195/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 15
Tuesday
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Session 1 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help Street Art and Graffiti E-Sports Sustainable Sewing |
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Session 2 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help |
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Session 3 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
View All Tuesday Class Descriptions
Tuesday Classes will run for 11 weeks on: March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 (Make-Up Day OR Stay & Play: June 3)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Homework Help - Get a jump start on homework after school! A teacher will supervise and help get homework assignments completed. Independent study skills and organizational skills will also be reinforced. Quiet reading time and puzzles will also be offered for enrichment when homework and studying is complete.
Price: $15/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Sustainable Sewing Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique - Learn how to hand sew and make small projects.
Price: $350/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Street Art and Graffiti- Get ready to make your mark! In this final installment of our four-session Street Art & Graffiti series, students will create bold, expressive works using a variety of street art techniques. Inspired by artists like Banksy and Shepard Fairey, we’ll experiment with stenciling; channel Invader through tile art; and bring a splash of unexpected color to the environment with tree bombing, a yarn-based technique popularized by Jessie Hemmons and Magda Sayeg.
This session is all about putting your skills into action—whether you’ve been with us from the start or you’re jumping in for the grand finale. Let’s push creative boundaries, transform public spaces, and celebrate the power of street art.
Price: $295/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
E-Sports hosted by Concorde Education- Coaching sessions led by professional level esports players. Coaches have extensive backgrounds and credentials in the esport game, including thousands of hours of gameplay in a professional, semi-professional, and or college level competition setting.
An emphasis on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) topics including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision making and relationship skills.
STEAM skill-based classes designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of topics essential to the esports and technology industry and practice relevant life skills will include video editing, logo and brand design, broadcasting, and much more.
Price: $295/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Wednesday
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Session 1 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help STEM+ Design, Build, and Explore Ping Pong Tournament |
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Session 2 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help |
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Session 3 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
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Wednesday Classes will run for 11 weeks on: March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28 (Make-Up Day OR Stay & Play: June 4)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Homework Help - Get a jump start on homework after school! A teacher will supervise and help get homework assignments completed. Independent study skills and organizational skills will also be reinforced. Quiet reading time and puzzles will also be offered for enrichment when homework and studying is complete.
Price: $15/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Ping Pong Tournament- Transform yourself into an elite table tennis player! This class covers the essential skills and techniques to play at a competitive level. Instruction includes rules of the game, terminology, grip and racket control, serving, and footwork! Compete for the elusive EPE ping pong champion trophy!
Price: $225/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
STEM + Design, Build, and Explore - This course will help build a stronger scientific community for our students by engaging them in various STEM challenges. Following the engineering design process, students will learn to design and build to explore various science topics. We will also be using short science documentaries as a resource to inspire engaging discussions, followed by trivia and other activities to foster the students' curiosity on topics beyond the classroom curriculum. Course Offered by Mrs. Niazi, Middle School Science Teacher
Price: $295/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Thursday
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Session 1 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help Chess Masters EPE Video Studio Creative Collage Creations |
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Session 2 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Homework Help |
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Session 3 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
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Thursday Classes will run for 10 Weeks on: March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 22, May 29 (Make-Up Day OR Stay & Play: June 5)
No School on May 15 (Conference Day)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Homework Help - Get a jump start on homework after school! A teacher will supervise and help get homework assignments completed. Independent study skills and organizational skills will also be reinforced. Quiet reading time and puzzles will also be offered for enrichment when homework and studying is complete.
Price: $15/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
Chess Masters - In this class, topics covered will be basic checkmates, types of drawn positions, converting endings into wins and good opening play and winning strategies in the middlegame. Students will be taught with the usage of a demonstration board and time for “hands on” play with one another.
Price: $300/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 18
Creative Collage Creations - In this imaginative course, kids will discover the art of collage! Derived from the French word "coller," meaning "to glue," collage is the process of assembling different materials to create a cohesive piece of art. Students will learn how to combine items like paper, fabric, magazine cutouts, found objects, and even photos of themselves to make unique artworks. Monsieur Lutz will introduce students to key artistic concepts such as color, texture, and composition, while allowing them to develop their own creative style. From abstract designs to visual storytelling, this course is perfect for kids who love to experiment and express themselves through art. All materials provided; no prior experience needed. View sample projects
Price: $300/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
EPE Video Studio - Learn the ins and outs of video making. Create a screenplay, shoot and direct your own short film, starring YOU! Instruction includes how to cut, edit, and add a soundtrack to your movies!
Price: $235/child
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Friday
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Session 1 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play Duct Tape Crafts Sticker Sensation |
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Session 2 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
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Session 3 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Stay and Play |
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Friday Classes will run for 9 Weeks on: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 (Make Up Day OR Stay and Play: May 30)
No School on April 18 (Good Friday)
Stay and Play - Are you looking for an after school playdate with friends? Then take advantage of “Stay and Play.” Stay and Play offers students the opportunity to interact in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy the beautiful weather outside playing with friends on the field/playground. During inclement weather, students will have fun with their friends inside with board games, blocks, legos, etc.
Price: $15/hour
Duct Tape Crafts - Give duct tape a second life in this fun-filled class with Miss Erika. Create coin purses, stuffed pillows, wearable accessories, and even design a custom dress! A must-try for those of you who love to repurpose everyday household items into little works of art!
Price: $295/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 10
Sticker Sensation - In this course, kids will explore the exciting world of sticker design! Students will learn how to brainstorm ideas, sketch their designs, and bring them to life using various art techniques and materials. From hand-drawn to digital designs, each child will have the chance to express their unique style and create personalized stickers to take home and share. Along the way, students will gain skills in drawing, color theory, and even basic digital design tools. Perfect for budding artists and kids who love to create! All materials provided, no prior experience needed. View sample projects
Price: $275/hour
Max Number of Students in Class: 12
After-School Offerings for Grades 6-8
Registration for Extended Student Supervision (ESS) and Middle School Teams will open on Monday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Please click on the dropdowns below to learn more and access the signup forms for each program once available.
Extended Student Supervision (ESS)
Extended Student Supervision (ESS, formerly Study Hall) is available Monday-Friday, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., for students in Grades 6-8. Sign up by trimester is required via GoogleForm (not CampBrain). The Spring Session will run from Monday, March 24 through Thursday, June 6.
The cost is as follows:
- If your child is picked up between:
- 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.: $200.00 per trimester (ESS pickup begins at 3:30 p.m. to avoid conflict with the Middle School carline.)
- 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: $400.00 per trimester
- Drop-in Rate: $25 per hour
- Late Charge for Pickup After 6:00 p.m.: $25.00 per quarter hour
Please note: The number of days that your child attends ESS each week has no impact on the trimester cost.
The registration fee is waived for families receiving financial aid, but registration is still required. All charges will be billed through your MKA Blackbaud Tuition Management account. The deadline to register for the ESS winter trimester is Friday, February 28.
*NEW* Middle School Teams
After a short hiatus, the Middle School After-school Programs are up and running for the spring semester! In the hopes of building community, enriching students, and providing an engaging after-school program, the Middle School is introducing two new after-school teams and reintroducing an already existing one. Please talk to your children in grades 6-8 regarding these opportunities.
Students participating in spring sports are unable to join one of these teams, but sign-ups will be available again in the fall. We look forward to seeing these teams thrive this spring! If you have any questions, please reach out to Shanie Israel.
Model UN Team
Tuesdays and Thursdays | Facilitated By Mike Alexander
Model UN (MUN) is an activity that students can engage in to learn about world issues, and how cooperation between nations that might have different goals or agendas can make a better life for everyone. Model UN helps with developing crucial skills that students will use later in life, such as research and writing, public speaking, critical thinking, ability to solve difficult problems and most importantly, collaboration and diplomacy. Students will assume the role of delegates from a member state of the real United Nations and work through the issues that their particular sovereign nation faces. Using the skills they will learn in meetings, they will work with other “nations” to improve the life of not only the denizens of their assigned country, but the rest of the world as well.
When we work together to reach a common goal, we make the world a better place for everyone.
Speech and Debate Team
Mondays and Wednesdays | Facilitated By Amy Mai Tierney
Join the Speech and Debate Team and develop the invaluable skill of public speaking! Students will learn the techniques for building and delivering a successful speech. Students will engage in delivering speeches, as well as participating in formal and informal debates. In addition, students will grow the necessary skills to critique, analyze, and question speeches and debates delivered by others. This team will develop and improve public speaking, argumentative, and critical thinking skills in communication settings. Students will prepare and deliver speeches and participate in many in-class debates and forums on classic topics. Techniques will be taught to control speech anxiety, and structure and organize information to present to a variety of audiences. As such, the fundamentals of physical and vocal delivery skills, use of language and gesturing, as well as listening skills will be learned.
Robotics Team
Tuesdays and Thursday | Facilitated by Chris McLaughlin and Jacqy Chung
Our FIRST Lego Robotics team is whirring right along, and we’re looking for fresh engineers to join us. Together we’ll work on designing, building, and programming Lego SPIKE robots to complete the challenges set forth in this year’s FIRST Lego League season. If you are in 6-8th grade, and this sounds like you, sign up using the form above. Space is limited! Who knows, maybe this is your first step toward joining our 2025-26 team!
Registration for the Spring Session of EPE, ESS, and Middle School Teams are now closed.
If you have any questions about EPE, please contact Amy Pacifico. Questions about ESS can be directed to Codi Hirst. Questions about Middle School Teams can be directed to Shanie Israel.
Meet the Team
Amy Pacifico
(she/her/hers)
Director of Extended Play and Enrichment Program, Co-Director of Star Camp
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Amy is joining the MKA community after 30 years of teaching in the West Orange Public Schools and is excited to begin a new chapter as the Director of the Extended Play and Enrichment (EPE) program. Although she will miss her role as a classroom teacher, she also loves her position as the director of MKA’s own STAR Camp for close to 20 years. Amy plans to bring her camp expertise to planning a robust EPE program that allows our students opportunities to extend their social and academic skills beyond the normal school hours.
Amy graduated from Muhlenberg College and earned her masters degree in elementary education. She has presented several times at the Educator Collaborative Global Conferences, NJECC, and the Annual Statewide Educational Conference at Montclair State University in 2019. She won the Governor’s Teacher of the Year award for her school in 2020.
Amy has been married to Primary School teacher and baseball coach Ralph Pacifico for 30 years and has three daughters, Paige, Emma, and Geena, who are all MKA graduates. In her free time, Amy enjoys reading and traveling.
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Amanda has worked at MKA’s Primary School for the past two years as an Extended Day Counselor, Substitute Teacher, and STAR Camp Art Teacher. She is thrilled to be joining the MKA team as the Assistant Director of Extended Play and Enrichment (EPE). The opportunity to help foster an environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun is a great privilege. Amanda graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in packaging design. After working in the design industry, she realized working with children is her true passion. She plans to go back to school to obtain her master’s degree in education.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys soaking up the sun on a hike or reading a good book (preferably at the beach). She will also be busy planning her summer wedding where she will marry her wonderful fiancé Jaime.
Demetrio Castillo
(he/his/him)
Assistant to Director of Extended Play and Enrichment for Middle School
MKA's Extended Play and Enrichment Program is proud to partner with local New Jersey businesses to expand your child's horizons:
- The Eclectic Chic Boutique (Montclair)
- The Coder School (Montclair)
- Arts and Creations Pottery Studio (Woodland Park)
- Bloom Performing Arts (New York City)
- Sensei Mills (Oakland)
- Concorde Education (New York City)