K-4
TK-K
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Ceramics Futsal
Year-Round Ballet & Jazz 4pm
Vball League Games
4th Grade Cheerleading
Intermediate Golf Ceramics
Futsal
Year-Round Ballet & Jazz 4pm
Vball League Games
5th Grade
Cheerleading
Intermediate Golf Ceramics
Futsal
Year-Round Ballet & Jazz 4pm
Vball League Games
Rugby (Non-Contact)
Master Artists Coding Soccer League Practice Archery
Royal Choir - AM
Rugby (Non-Contact)
Master Artists Coding
Cheerleading Fencing Soccer League Practice
Archery
Royal ChoirAM
Royal Choir - AM
Rugby (Non-Contact)
Master Artists
Coding
Cheerleading Fencing Soccer League Practice
Archery
Royal ChoirAM Soccer games Chess/ Chess Team Coding
Middle School Classes are listed BELOW.
Class Descriptions are listed by grade and alphabetically by title.
The Academies: K-Prep 4 through 5th Grade
Archery - Come check out what Archery is all about! In Archery, you will start shooting from 10 yards and learn the basics first: parts of the bow and arrow, steps of shooting, whistle commands, and safety regulations After the basics are covered, arrow firing begins! All skill levels are welcome A certified USA Archery instructor will be helping students each week.
Instructor: Gregory Archery
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm *No Class on September 18th due to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Cost: $220
Ballet and Jazz Combo (Year-Round) - We are excited to welcome back Miss Abby Williamson to lead The Academies Ballet classes this year! Miss Abby provides a professional, artistic, and fun learning environment for all ages and levels Your child will learn elements of both ballet and jazz to help improve their strength, flexibility, range of motion, coordination, and balance Ballet and Jazz Combo class runs from August 26, 2024 through May 5, 2025, and will end in a showcase for parents to attend on May 16, 2025. (Showcase fees will be applied to the spring semester tuition.)
Instructor: Abby Williamson
Mondays, 4-5 pm *No class on student/teacher holidays
Cost: $315 per semester (1st Semester payment is for 8/26/24 - 12/15/24. Spring payment, including a showcase fee, will be due in January)
Ballet and Movement (Year-Round) - We are excited to welcome back Miss Abby Williamson to lead The Academies Ballet classes this year! Miss Abby provides a professional, artistic, and fun learning environment for all ages and levels Your child will learn elements of ballet to help improve their strength, flexibility, range of motion, coordination, and balance Ballet and Movement class runs from August 26, 2024 through May 5, 2025, and will end in a showcase for parents to attend on May 16, 2025. (Showcase fees will be applied to the spring semester tuition.)
Instructor: Abby Williamson
Mondays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: $315 per semester (1st Semester payment is for 8/26/24 - 12/15/24. Spring payment, including a showcase fee, will be due in January)
Ceramics - Students will explore hand building and glazing techniques to create 3 beautiful pieces. They will gain understanding of our walk with the Potter while working with the Clay, as well as witness the kiln firing process, relating it to the refining fire of the Holy Spirit.
Instructor: Cynthia Collins
Mondays, 2:50-3:50 pm *No Class on September 2nd due to Labor Day
Cost: $140
Cheerleading - Go Royals! Cheerleaders will develop their current skill set by learning proper motions and technique, jumps, cheers, dance, and basic stunt techniques. Those enrolled will be cheering at the LS Football Night on September 6th!
Instructor: Adrienne Pilz, Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Mondays and/or Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm *Monday Classes - No class on September 2nd due to Labor Day. Wednesday Classes - No Class on September 18th due to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Cost: $135
Chess - A virtual chess class by Rookly Chess, designed to develop a rich chess culture and an outlet for students to play recreationally or even competitively. Chess classes will teach you to carefully plan and execute your moves, develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, and deepen friendships!
Virtual Instructor: Alex King, Rookly Chess
Thursdays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: see chart below Chess Team description
Chess Team
The Rookly Chess League opens the door for all students to participate in scholastic chess No travel, no hassle the matches are through Rookly’s online platform, featuring integrated video and a live leaderboard. Compete alongside 100-plus schools across the country, including Horace Mann, Riverdale, Seacrest Country Day, and many others. The matches are open to students in 3rd through 8th grade. Students may choose to be on campus or at home to compete on the Chess Team, and do not have to be a part of Chess Class to participate on the Chess Team.
Rookly Chess League is moderated by Rookly Chess Company
Thursdays, 4-5 pm, On Campus or At Home options
Cost: see chart below
Chess Class (at TFA) 2:50-3:50 pm + Chess Team (On Campus at TFA) 4-5 pm
Chess Class (at TFA) 2:50-3:50 pm + Chess Team (At Home / Off Campus) 4-5 pm
Chess Class ONLY (2:50-3:50 pm at TFA), No Chess Team
Chess Team Only (no class) 4-5 pm: On Campus at TFA
Chess Team Only (no class) 4-5 pm: At Home / Off Campus
$195
$180
$135
$75
$60
Fencing (Beginner and Intermediate Courses Available) - Students will learn the exciting sport of fencing in this 5-week program. No equipment is needed - just come ready to learn and enjoy this unique sport! Students will be divided into beginner and intermediate groups.
Instructor: Stoccata Fencing Club
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm *No Class on September 18th due to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Cost: $140
Futsal - D2 Futsal’s objective is to provide high-quality futsal training to children interested in improving their soccer skills while also having fun Futsal is a dynamic form of soccer, highly recommended for both novice and experienced players who wish to enhance their abilities and game understanding. Their teaching methodology is based on ecological dynamics, where we focus on developing players' ability to read the game and improve their decision-making skills to effectively solve the challenges that arise during play The importance of life values, teamwork, resilience, and discipline are emphasized in the program
Instructor: D2 Futsal
Mondays, 2:50-3:50 pm *No class on September 2nd due to Labor Day
Cost: $140
Get Cooking! - Come explore the basics of cuisine preparation at school with hands-on experiences that promote imagination and creativity Through the Get Cooking program, your little chef will build life skills, work socially with others, and be more apt to try new foods he or she created themselves!
Instructor: Jill Pierce
Mondays, 2:50-3:50 pm *No class on September 2nd due to Labor Day
Cost: $130
Golf - Lower School Golf combines athletic skill development activities, academic lessons related to sports, and life lessons in perseverance, sportsmanship, and leadership. TGA Premier Golf helps players advance their skills, knowledge, and passion for golf while they build friendships and life-long memories. Recommend that players bring their own clubs if possible.
Instructor: TGA Premier Golf
Intermediate Golf on Mondays, 2:50-3:50 pm *No class on September 2nd due to Labor Day
Cost: $130
Beginning Golf on Fridays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: $150
Introduction to Coding - Students will grow their problem-solving abilities, creativity, and project management skills through participation in this engaging class In this leveled program, students will be able to develop their skill set in principles of programming, including algorithms and logic, no matter what their knowledge base is. Students will also write and test their own codes.
Instructor: Jill Edwards
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: $135
Jump Bunch - Kids need lots of physical activity and JumpBunch provides just that! By introducing exercise in a structured format with a wide variety of sports, kids build coordination, balance, and confidence, making them more willing to give new sports a try as they get older.
Instructor: Amazing Athletes
Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: $130
Karate Zoo - With the help of our Muscle Zoo friends, we teach the fundamentals of martial arts in this high-energy progression-based program. Students learn & practice the traditions & skills of the sport, and receive colored belts and stripes for their achievements Hi-yah!
Instructor: Amazing Athletes Central Florida
Fridays, 2:50-3:20 pm *30-Minute Class
Cost: $65
Little Artists Club - Spark your child’s creativity at our exciting arts and crafts after school class! We will have a few fun-filled weeks of hands-on projects with a variety of artistic mediums to explore
Instructor: Peyton Moseler
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm *No Class on September 18th due to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Cost: $125
Lower School Choir (Year-Round) - Do you love to sing? Do you want to share your voice with others? If so, join the Lower School Choir and become a part of a musical family! The Lower School Choir is for students who have a passion for singing and learning new songs You will meet one day a week (either Tuesday or Thursday before school) with Mrs. Savage, the LS Music teacher, and practice your vocal skills and harmony. You will also have the chance to perform at various events throughout the school year and showcase your talent to your family and community. The Lower School Choir is a fun and rewarding experience that will help you grow as a singer and a person. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Lower School Choir and make some beautiful music together! Hurry, there are only 30 spots available for each day! The Lower School Choir is waiting for you! Sign up today and let your voice be heard!
Instructor: Debi Savage
Mrs. Savage will contact you with your assigned day (either Tuesday or Thursday) and other details.
Cost: $195
Master Artists - Don't let the name fool you; this class is for artists of all skill levels! Each week we'll take a look at a different master artist and create art pieces based on their work. Class will be held in the US art room with Mrs. Moseler.
Instructor: Kim Moseler
Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: $140
Year-Round: Soccer Stars - Year-Round Program starting September 5th - a K-Prep 4 soccer clinic designed for those parents looking for a fun and non-competitive soccer-focused extracurricular
activity to add to their little one ’ s schedule Clinics are delivered in an environment designed to ensure that kids have fun, but also learn skills along the way!
Instructor: Coach Mike, UpSide Kids
Thursdays, 2:50-3:20 pm
Cost: $95 for Session 1. Payment is for Thursdays, 9/5/24 - 10/10/24, 2:50-3:20 pm. (Students will be pre-registered for Sessions 2 through 4.) Class is 30 minutes.
Sport Discovery - This is a two-part series, especially for our youngest Lower School athletes! Focusing on the exploration of three sports, kids have the opportunity to develop skills with practice, apply what they’ve learned with confidence, have fun with gameplay, discover sports they love!
Sports include Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, and Lacrosse!
Instructor: Amazing Athletes Central Florida
Thursdays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: $130
Tennis - Tennis will focus on learning and developing the fundamentals of tennis including groundstrokes, volleys, serves, footwork, scoring, and match play. Each session will include individual instruction, group drills, fun games, and team and individual competitions Players will need to wear athletic tennis shoes and bring water and a racket daily All skill levels are welcome
Instructor: Elite Tennis Academy
Session 1 Tennis begins the first week of September and ends 10/9/24 due to a planned instructor absence.
TK/K: Tuesdays, 3-3:45 pm
Cost: $150
1st/2nd Grades: Wednesdays, 3-4 pm *No Class on September 18th due to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Cost: $165
3rd-5th Grades: Fridays, 3-4 pm *No Class on October 11th due to half-day dismissal
Cost: $165
Lower School Soccer League - Our Lower School Soccer League is back! We are excited to continue partnering with other local schools for the fall. Practice will be held once per week at TFA on Wednesdays. Games will also be once per week, at rotating locations. Games will be mostly on Thursdays after school.
Instructors: A team of Parent Coach Volunteers, led by Varsity Soccer Coach Josh Andone Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm practice
Cost: $165
Lower School Volleyball League - Our Lower School Volleyball League is back! We are excited to continue partnering with other local schools for the fall. Practice will be held once per week on
Friday mornings in the Cramer Family Field House at TFA Games will also be once per week, at rotating locations Lower School Volleyball games will be mostly on Mondays after school, with an occasional Tuesday game. Please note that students who register for the Fall LS Volleyball League will get priority when registering for the Spring LS Volleyball League.
Instructors: Parent Coach Volunteers
Fridays, 7-7:45am practice
Cost: $165
Rugby (Non-Contact) - Safe, non-contact sessions where teamwork, coordination, and confidence-building is emphasized through age-appropriate activities and games - all with no tackling! This offering is for all skill levels. Sessions are designed to provide children with a safe and engaging environment to learn and develop their rugby skills, whether your child is completely new to rugby, or is already hooked Little Swan’s Rugby’s co-ed program is designed to focus on fun, fitness, and skill development. Join our flock and see your child thrive both on and off the field!
Instructor: Little Swan Rugby Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: $185 - registration fee includes shirt
The Academies: Session 1 Clinics (K-Prep 4 through 5th Grade)
First Fridays Lacrosse (Open to 3rd - 8th Graders) - Join Varsity Coach Reed Reynolds for one hour on the first Friday of each month to sharpen your lacrosse skills Come for just as many weeks as you can - or all five sessions! All skill levels are welcome and no equipment is needed. First Fridays Lacrosse is held on the Lower School field.
Instructor: Reed Reynolds
Dates: First Friday of each month, 3-4 pm: 8/16/24, 9/6/24, 10/4/24, 11/1/24, 12/6/24
Free
Soccer Clinic 1: Ball Mastery (Nothing Better Than You and the Ball!) - Join Coach Mark for the first of five soccer clinics this year! Each clinic will focus on a specific skill, to help develop players' skill set. Soccer Clinic 1 focuses on footwork.
Instructor: Mark Hansen
Dates: August 19th-22nd
Monday through Thursday, 2:50-4 pm
Cost: $100
Soccer Clinic 2: Finishing (Who Doesn't Love Goals?) - Join Coach Mark for the second of five soccer clinics this year! Each clinic will focus on a specific skill, to help develop players' skill set Soccer Clinic 2 focuses on shooting
Instructor: Mark Hansen
Dates: October 7th-10th
Monday through Thursday, 2:50-4 pm
Cost: $100
The Academies: Private Lessons
Music: Private Lessons - Ace Music Academy is here to help the youth of TFA achieve their musical goals! We offer a broad array of music classes in which we challenge our students to reach their full musical potential Our instructors teach these individual music classes using the teaching methods that best suit the student’s learning style and experience Choose from the following instruments: piano, voice, guitar, violin, trumpet, saxophone, and more!
Instructors: Ace Music Academy Instructors
Scheduling is completed after registration, based on student preference.
Cost: $40/30-minute lessons; $80/60-minute lessons
Tennis: Private Lessons - Elite Tennis Academy is now offering private (one-on-one) tennis lessons to TFA Lower School students! Lessons are packaged in various formats. Please see the registration website for options.
Instructor: Elite Tennis Academy
Scheduling is completed after registration, based on student preference. (Fall private lesson availability: Tuesdays, 4 pm and later; Wednesdays, 3 pm and later, and Fridays, 4 pm and later)
Cost: $40/30-minute lessons; $75/60-minute lessons
The Academies: 6th-8th Grade
American Red Cross Babysitting - The purpose of this course is to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care In order to receive the end of course certification, students must attend all 6 classes Please note this class does not include CPR
Instructor: Michelle Mason
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: $160
Archery - Come check out what Archery is all about! In Archery, you will start shooting from 10 yards and learn the basics first: parts of the bow and arrow, steps of shooting, whistle commands, and safety regulations After the basics are covered, arrow firing begins! All skill levels are welcome A certified USA Archery instructor will be helping students each week.
Instructor: Gregory Archery
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm, No Class on September 18th due to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Cost: $250
Chess - A virtual chess class by Rookly Chess, designed to develop a rich chess culture and an outlet for students to play recreationally or even competitively. Chess classes will teach you to carefully plan and execute your moves, develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, and deepen friendships!
Virtual Instructor: Alex King, Rookly Chess
Thursdays, 2:50-3:50 pm
Cost: see chart below Chess Team description
Chess Team
The Rookly Chess League opens the door for all students to participate in scholastic chess No travel, no hassle the matches are through Rookly’s online platform, featuring integrated video and a live leaderboard. Compete alongside 100-plus schools across the country, including Horace Mann, Riverdale, Seacrest Country Day, and many others. The matches are open to students in 3rd through 8th grade. Students may choose to be on campus or at home to compete on the Chess Team, and do not have to be a part of Chess Class to participate on the Chess Team.
Rookly Chess League is moderated by Rookly Chess
Thursdays, 4-5 pm, On Campus or At Home options
Cost: see chart below
Chess Class (at TFA) 2:50-3:50 pm + Chess Team (On Campus at TFA) 4-5 pm $195
Chess Class (at TFA) 2:50-3:50 pm + Chess Team (At Home / Off Campus) 4-5 pm
Chess Class ONLY (2:50-3:50 pm at TFA), No Chess Team
Chess Team Only (no class) 4-5 pm: On Campus at TFA
Chess Team Only (no class) 4-5 pm: At Home / Off Campus
$180
$135
$75
$60
Fencing (Beginner and Intermediate Courses Available) - Students will learn the exciting sport of fencing in this 5-week program. No equipment is needed - just come ready to learn and enjoy this unique sport! Students will be divided into beginner and intermediate groups.
Instructor: Stoccata Fencing Club
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50 pm *No Class on September 18th due to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Cost: $140