FALL 2024
Program Policies Procedures
Please visit the Country Day Clubs Portal to complete the forms and registration. All clubs are on a first come, first-serve basis and registration will open on August 13th, 2024 at 1:00 PM and will close September 2, 2024 at noon. Spaces are limited in many of the clubs, to guarantee the safety and quality of each program so please sign up early. If your student does not wish to continue in a club, immediately notify the LS Clubs Coordinator at lsclubs@miamicountryday.org, before the second class begins. Only then are you entitled to a refund for the remaining weeks. If you make a mistake and need to change or have your student removed from a club, you cannot do it yourself, you will need to notify our LS Clubs Coordinator.
Payment Procedures
This online registration and payment portal is the only way you will be able to register for the After School Clubs. There will be no refunds or changes to clubs after the second class, and charges will be applied to all classes your child is registered. There are no exceptions to this policy. If you choose to switch clubs after the first class, please understand that this is only possible if your new club of choice has spaces available.
Not attending clubs oneafternoon?
Our students' security is of the utmost importance. You must notify us via school pass by 2:00 PM by deleting your club for that day. In addition, notification from a parent is required for the following:
o If your child is to be picked up by someone not listed on your school pass account.
o If your child is to go home with another child. Early Pick-up? Must happen prior to 4:15 PM with advance notice.
Club Members
Only registered club members may attend club sessions. Some students may plan to go home with friends after clubs or have a friend with them who is not on the roster for our club program. These students are not permitted to join the club, even for one day, if they are not on the roster.
Phone Policy
Our school policy does not allow for the use of cell phones in Lower School; this also includes After School Clubs. After School Clubs reserves the right to confiscate phones and hand them back at club dismissal.
Extended Day
Extend your child's day of learning and fun with our Extended Day program. The Extended Day Program offers supervised childcare for all Lower School students five days a week throughout the regular school days. The program begins immediately following dismissal and concludes at 6:00pm (any time after 6pm a charge of $1 per minute will be added). It may be used on a regular basis or as the need arises. Students are also welcomed to join the program at the conclusion of their afterschool activities (Clubs, chorus, tutoring, etc.).
Architecture | Architecture Jr
The Kids Architecture Program (KAP) is a remarkable curriculum developed for children from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. KAP is aimed not only at introducing students to the architectural profession and the fundamentals of architecture, but also at forming the foundations of design, artistic, and volumetric spatial thinking, developing creative potential, as well as STEM-relative skills such as problem-solving, inquiry skills, math and science skills, engineering design and critical thinking, collaboration, and others. Students will bring home their projects at the end of the session.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - KAP
Baking Factory
Welcome to the “Baking Factory,” – where flour, sugar, and creativity collide! Join us for a delightful journey of baking, learning, and sharing delicious treats. All aspiring bakers are welcome to whip up some fun!
Instructors: MCDS Faculty Members - Melany Sanchez and Carolina Stromeyer
Ballet Jr
In our Ballet Jr class, we will practice technique, learn dances, play fun ballet-related games, and practice for our end-of-the-season show!
Instructor: MCDS Faculty Member - Augustina Rossi
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is focused on helping cultivate strong values in our students. From building confidence and learning focus to establishing lifelong habits of physical fitness, our Jiu-Jitsu program is all about helping kids become the best they can be! Students will walk away from classes with increased confidence, focus and self-esteem.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Atos
Cheerleading
Are you interested in showcasing your Spartan School Pride? Join the Spartan Spirit Squad, we are a team inviting all those interested in Cheer and Dance. Everyone is welcome. Things to note
-We are currently accepting participants from 4th-8th grade
-Practices will be held on Mondays & Fridays 3:30pm-5:00pm (You MUST commit to both days)
-There will be no stunting or tumbling
-Members must be committed to attending (and cheering) at one game
Instructors: MCDS Faculty Members - Angelic Prom and Roxanne Goldfarb Chess
Chess students will master the rules and knowledge to play chess sociably and competitively under the guidance of our chess Grandmaster.
Instructor: MCDS Faculty Member - Grandmaster Ron Henley
Circuit Creators
Ignite your child's curiosity with our Snap Circuits workshop! Dive into circuit design and electricity, creating radios, switches, motors, and more. Hands-on learning makes it a blast as they build their own contraptions. Spark their passion for STEM - sign up now and watch them shine!
Instructors: Trusted Vendor - Kodely Academy
Clay Modeling
Explore the art of clay modeling! This artistic class helps students improve their CREATIVITY, fine motor skills and ARTISTIC CAPABILITIES. Different techniques will be implemented such as pointillism, spreads, textured clay among others.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - ClayWorld
Cooking
If your student loves to eat and have fun, you want them enrolled in our After School Cooking Program! We create various delicious dishes each session and bring out the little chef in everyone!
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Real Food Academy
Flag Football | Flag Football Jr
Students will learn flag football fundamentals while playing in a fun and safe environment. We focus on sportsmanship and healthy competition!
Instructor: MCDS Staff Member - Arnez Edwards
Game Design
Unlock coding and game design with our MakeCode Arcade workshop! Your child will create fun games while learning design concepts and coding skills. The grand finale? An open house showcasing their creations. Spark their coding creativity—enroll now for fun and skill build!
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Kodely Academy
Gardening
Students will learn about horticulture and gardening in Florida. We will be harvesting food and learning various growing techniques! We will have full access to the school's garden, greenhouse, and hydroponics! Our students will also learn how to make produce that they will take with them
Instructor: MCDS Faculty Member - Jordan Kilgore
Golf (Off-Campus)
The after-school golf club has been designed to introduce children SK-5 to the great game of golf at the Miami Shores Golf Course.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Miami Shores Country Club
Hip-Hop Stars
Join us for a Pop Star-themed hip-hop movement class! The class will consist of a warm-up, skillbuilding & technique, pop star-themed dance choreography, and a cool-down. Throughout the semester, dancers will learn multiple dances to pop music from their favorite stars while acquiring hip hop skills and technique.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Creatives Studio Homework
The Homework Club is open to all 2nd through 5th graders who are looking for a quiet place to complete their homework under the supervision of a faculty member available to answer any questions that come up. Join us to tackle your math problems, work on your reading assignments, or get any other homework done before you go home!
Instructors: Various MCDS lower school faculty members
Jewelry Design
Have you ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the chance to learn the art and secrets! Learn how to create incredible necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that you’ll love wearing and sharing. The class concludes with a chance to showcase your jewelry at our very own jewelry display show!
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - icanenrichment
Kickboxing (Off-Campus)
These classes aim to provide students with a fun and engaging experience while promoting fitness and self-defense skills. With a focus on quality instruction and a supportive environment, our kickboxing classes offer an excellent opportunity for students to stay active and learn new skills in our state-of-the-art cardio area at the UFC Gym.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - UFC Gym North Miami
LEGO Robotics
LEGO Robotic introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children 2nd - 5th grade through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together. Our Lego Robotics Club will inspire youths to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.
Instructor: MCDS Faculty Member - Juliette Fulton
Lego Serious Play
This is a facilitation methodology developed at the Lego Group. Our goal is to improve creative thinking and communication. This is a club that will be used to help students innovate, collaborate, problem solve and think critically. Students will use storytelling with Legos by answering weekly themes topics, or ideas and express it in 3D form.
Instructor: MCDS Faculty Member - Chantell Lopez
Little Doctor School
Through role-play and activities, students will learn the key responsibilities of a doctor and explore the heart, lungs, and digestion! Students will use real medical instruments (stethoscope, reflex hammer, and blood pressure cuff) and practice scrubbing, suturing, and the role of a surgeon and how germs work. Each student will receive their own white coat and be able to take home tools, models, and worksheets from this program. We will begin with a white coat ceremony (students only) and end with an informal graduation ceremony (parents invited).
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Little Medical School
Little Vet School: Sea Turtle
Is your kid a future ocean explorer? Kids will learn about marine biology and how to care for sea turtles in this unique program! They will conduct an in-depth analysis of a sea turtle, learning details about different types of sea turtles, and will even adopt their very own plushie sea turtle. As a class, students will work together to rescue, rehabilitate, and release our plushie Leatherback sea turtles. The class culminates with the sea turtle release as the students graduate as Little Marine Biologists! Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Little Medical School
Miami Magic
Come learn magic with the award-winning professional magician Adéla Svobodová. Adéla is keen to pass on her love of magic and has been practicing since the age of 10. Children will learn, create, and then perform one trick to their friends, developing their self-confidence and people skills.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - School of Miami Magic
Painting
Get ready for an exciting adventure in creativity! Led by our talented lower and middle school MCDS art teachers, these painting classes are packed with fun, challenging, and creativity-sparking projects that will inspire and delight young artists.
Instructors: MCDS Faculty Members - Rose Miller and Patricia Tamariz
Photography
Our Photography program offers aspiring photographers a chance to explore their creative side with top line digital cameras. Knowing how to use your camera is important as there are many functions to make images stronger. We will explore different types of photography and experiment with fun projects. By the end of this class, our young creators will have the foundational knowledge on how to use a camera along with completed photography assignments that stimulate creativity.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Art Cortex
Piano
Our new piano club welcomes your child! This club is open to beginners to current piano students who would like to learn their chords, improve their sight reading ability to receiving extra support while they independently practice. Each child will have their own keyboard station and will receive group and independent instruction. All students will learn scales, chords and finger exercises to not only strengthen proper playing technique, increase stamina, develop speed and overall dexterity but also increase their music theory understanding.
The goal for the semester would be that each student knows all their chords and can therefore accompany themselves or other singers using a lead sheet. This increases the opportunity for artistic collaboration and songwriting- thereby creating a great creative outlet and unlimited musical potential.
Instructor: MCDS Voice and Piano Tutor - Cynthia Ramos
Pottery
Pottery channels children’s natural creativity and curiosity into hands-on, artistic expression! Pottery offers a unique outlet for children to sculpt their ideas into one-of-a-kind creations, fostering selfexpression and building confidence. This multisensory craft offers joy in experiencing the touch, smells, sounds, and sights of clay. Manipulating clay helps children understand that they have the ability to change something with their own hands and influence the outside world. During the pottery process, children must plan and execute their vision, strengthening executive functioning skills. Over time, working with clay gives children more precise motor control and hand-eye coordination, and strengthens their ability to understand that their actions shape their future!
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Nexplore
Self Defense
In today's rapidly changing world, equipping our children with essential life skills is paramount. Our cutting-edge Self Defense Program goes beyond physical techniques – it empowers kids with the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves, make smart decisions, and navigate safely throughout potential bullying situations. Our dedicated instructors blend practical self-defense techniques with character-building lessons, fostering resilience and respect.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - Atos
Simple Silly Science
Discover the wonders of science with fun and lively experiments designed to spark your imagination. You’ll obtain your special lab clearance to learn important science skills and processes and share and discuss your observations with fellow young scientists. Discover the awesome answers to many science and other fascinating mysteries in this class! New experiments every cycle!
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - icanenrichment
Soccer
Join our Soccer Club for a fun-filled experience where you can learn new skills, play exciting games, and make new friends! Whether you're a beginner or a future soccer star, you'll have a blast kicking, scoring, and showing off your moves on the field!
Instructors: MCDS Faculty Members and Soccer Coaches -Mauricio Vasquez and Sebastian Hereida Soccer Jr
Kick off the fun in our Soccer Club designed just for little ones! This club is all about playful games, learning to dribble, and pass, while having a blast with new friends on the field!
Instructor: MCDS Faculty Members and Soccer Coaches - Ruben Calderon and Jaime Giraldo
Sports Smorgasbord
Let’s get active! In this class for younger students, we’ll review fitness-focused games, activities and an introduction to team sports. Students will put their bodies in motion and release surplus energy to help them be more present at school and at home. They’ll develop functional movement patterns that will make them more effective and boost their self-esteem for other sports.
Instructor: MCDS Faculty Member - Jason Albury
Warrior Kids | Warrior Kids Jr
Warrior Kids employs an empowerment exercise and mindset curriculum designed to disconnect your child(ren) for a little, get them moving, exercising and learning how to overcome challenges. The curriculum utilizes obstacles, as well as fun games, in order to teach participants how to adopt the adequate mindset when faced with challenging circumstances. The curriculum navigates children through topics such as:
Confidence / Failure / Fear Management / Empathy / Positive attitude / Teamwork / Kindness / Goal setting
A typical class combines specific obstacle instruction (such as crawls, jumps, climbs, going over equipment and general functional movement), exercise (general motor skills, speed, strength & conditioning) and a mindset topic discussion / affirmation.
Instructor: Trusted Vendor - OCR Youth League
