Little Academies (K-Prep 3 and K-Prep 4)
The Academies (TK-5th Grade)
The Academies Clinics (TK-5th Grades) and Private Lessons (K-Prep 4 - 8th Grade)
Middle School Academies (6th-8th Grade)
Little Academies: K-Prep 3 and K-Prep 4
Little Bakers - Come explore the basics of cuisine preparation at school with hands-on experiences that promote imagination and creativity. Through the Little Bakers 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: Neia Santiago
Mondays, 3-4pm
Cost: $115
Little Rhythm Makers - Join us as we welcome our first Music and Movement class! Music helps children of all ages discover their inner music-makers by playing and exploring sounds and expressing in our bodies those music elements we hear and sing. Little Rhythm makers will allow preschool students to expand their creativity, social skills, sense of self, sense of time and space, and even their intuition!
Instructor: Barbara De Freitas, Music Together instructor
Tuesdays, 2:45-3:30pm
Cost: $110
Year-Round Ballet and Movement *K-Prep 4 Only - We are excited to continue our partnership with Xplosive Dance Academy! Xplosive Dance Academy 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 September 26th through April 30th, and will end in a showcase for parents to attend. (Showcase fees will be applied to the spring semester tuition.)
Instructor: Abby Williamson, Xplosive Dance Academy
Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50pm *A schedule will be shared after registration
Cost: $260 per semester ($260 due upon registration, $260 due in January)
Year-Round: Little Actors - Year-Round Program starting September 6th. A theater program focusing on building confidence, boosting communication skills, and fostering creativity Each year, the children perform in a live production that family and friends are invited to attend The children work together to create the program backdrop, costumes, and of course they are also the star in the show!
Instructor: Ms. Nina, UpSide Kids
Wednesdays, 2:45-3:15pm
Cost: $195 for 9 classes in Session 2 and December (students will be automatically pre-registered for Sessions 3 and 4)
Year-Round: Little Kickers - Year-Round Program starting September 7th a preschool 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, 2:45-3:15pm or 3:20-3:50pm (for students in After School Care)
Cost: $195 for 9 classes in Session 2 and December (students will be automatically pre-registered for Sessions 3 and 4)
The Academies: TK-5th Grade
All About Animals - Are you curious about birds of the air, mammals that roam, reptiles and amphibians that slither and creep, or the mysterious creatures of the deep? Students in this beginner biology class will explore and gain a greater appreciation for God’s creation through story-telling, crafts, themed snacks, and more!
Instructor: Sarah Rosario
Mondays, 2:50-3:50pm *No class on 10/9 due to Student Holiday
Cost: $120
Art Club - Students who would like a little more time to sharpen their art skills and use their creativity can participate in the Art Club after school. Art Club will be held with Mrs. Begley, as she shares her passion for art with those joining her after school. Students will be using a wide variety of mediums to draw, paint, and create beautiful artwork.
Instructor: Nikki Begley
Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $135
Ballet and Jazz Combo (Year-Round) - We are excited to continue our partnership with Xplosive Dance Academy! Xplosive Dance Academy 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 September 26th through April 30th, and will end in a showcase for parents to attend. (Showcase fees will be applied to the spring semester tuition.)
Instructor: Abby Williamson, Xplosive Dance Academy
Tuesdays, 4-5pm *A schedule will be shared after registration
Cost: $260 per semester ($260 due upon registration, $260 due in January)
Ballet and Movement (Year-Round) - We are excited to continue our partnership with Xplosive Dance Academy! Xplosive Dance Academy 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 September 26th through April 30th, and will end in a showcase for parents to attend (Showcase fees will be applied to the spring semester tuition.)
Instructor: Abby Williamson, Xplosive Dance Academy
Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50pm *A schedule will be shared after registration
Cost: $260 per semester ($260 due upon registration, $260 due in January)
Beginning Golf - Lower School Golf combines athletic skill development activities, academic lessons related to sports, and life lessons in perseverance, sportsmanship, and leadership. Our dedicated coaching staff help players advance their skills, knowledge, and passion for golf while they build friendships and life-long memories All equipment provided Beginner Golf is recommended for our younger students, or those who have not taken Golf lessons before.
Instructor: Coach Daniel, TGA Premier Golf
Thursdays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $155
Ceramics - Session 2: Jars of Clay “Furry Friends” Students will explore hand building, throwing, and glazing techniques to create 3 Furry Friends! They will gain understanding of our walk with the Potter while working with the Clay. They will witness the kiln firing process, relating it to the refining fire of the Holy Spirit.
Instructor: Cynthia Collins
Thursdays, 2:50-3:50pm *No class on 10/9 due to Student Holiday
Cost: $130
Chess Club - Let's get excited about learning chess! Chess club will start with the basics of piece movements, checks, and checkmates. The class will engage students to think critically, while playing against fellow classmates and the teacher. By the end of the session, you can expect to play a full game of chess, regardless of their age or skill level Breakout rooms enable students to receive custom content matching their skill level
This session, students in 4th and 5th grade may select either Mondays or Fridays.
Instructor: Luke Brown, Virtual Instructor, Rookly Chess
TK - 5th Grade: Fridays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost $155
4th-8th Grade: Mondays, 2:50-3:50pm *No Class on Monday, 10/9 due to Student Holiday
Cost: $135
D.R.U.M - Drums, Rhythm, Upbeat Music! Let’s feel the beat in this unique music and movement class designed just for Kindergarten and First Grade students! This playful and engaging class will
have your musician feeling the rhythm as they learn through exploration of musical instruments, game play, and a little music theory!
Instructor: Barbara De Freitas
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $135
Fencing - Students will learn the exciting sport of fencing in this 6-week program No equipment is needed - just come ready to learn and enjoy this unique sport!
Instructor: Stoccata Fencing Club
Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $155
Intermediate Golf - New Intermediate Golf is designed for those who have already taken Golf through The Academies at TFA. Lower School Golf combines athletic skill development activities, academic lessons related to sports, and life lessons in perseverance, sportsmanship, and leadership. Our dedicated coaching staff help players advance their skills, knowledge, and passion for golf while they build friendships and life-long memories. All equipment provided.
Intermediate Golf is recommended for those students who have taken Golf lessons before
Instructor: Coach Daniel, TGA Premier Golf
Mondays, 2:50-3:50pm *No Class on Monday, 10/9 due to Student Holiday
Cost: $130
Lacrosse - Join us to learn the fastest game on two feet! We will cover all lacrosse fundamentals and play mini games! All experience levels are welcome and no equipment is needed. Includes a Royals Lacrosse t-shirt.
Instructor: Reed Reynolds, Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $135
Lego 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: Elaine Connell
Thursdays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $125
Lower School Choir (Year-Round) - Registration open during 1st and 3rd Sessions due to performance schedules
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 Session 2 will focus on different artists than Session 1 artists for students who want to continue learning!
Instructor: Kim Moseler
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50pm *No Class on Wednesday, 11/1 due to planned instructor absence
Cost: $125
Soccer - 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.
Coaches: A team of parent volunteers, led by Josh Andone, Varsity Soccer Coach
Wednesday Practices, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $160
Sport Discovery (Part 2) - Jump in for the second of our 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! Session 2 will feature Baseball, Basketball, and Lacrosse! Students who are registered for Part 1 are already pre-registered for Part 2.
Instructor: Amazing Athletes Central Florida
Mondays, 2:50-3:50pm *No class on October 9th due to a Student Holiday
Cost: $125
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 2nd-5th
Monday through Thursday, 2:50-4pm
Cost: $100
Soccer Clinic 3: Win, Win, Win! Nothing but Games! - Join Coach Mark for the third of five soccer clinics this year! Each clinic will focus on a specific skill, to help develop players' skill set Soccer Clinic
3 focuses on games.
Instructor: Mark Hansen
Dates: December 18th-21st
Monday through Thursday, 2:50-4pm
Cost: $100
Tennis: 1st-2nd Grade - 1st-2nd Grade 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 welcome.
Instructor: Elite Tennis Academy
Saturdays, 9am-10am *No lesson on 10/28 due to planned instructor absence
Cost: $155
Tennis - 3rd-5th Grade - 3rd-5th Grade Tennis will focus on learning and improving on 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 welcome
Instructor: Elite Tennis Academy
Saturdays, 8am-9am *No lesson on 10/28 due to planned instructor absence.
Cost: $155
The Academies: Private Lessons (K-Prep 4 through 8th Grade)
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: $30/30-minute lessons; $60/60-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.
Cost: $40/30-minute lessons; $75/60-minute lessons
Middle School Academies: 6th-8th Grade
American Red Cross CPR & First Aid- The American Red Cross CPR & First Aid program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The classes in this session teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Students must attend all sessions to obtain their certification.
Recommended pairing this class with American Red Cross Babysitting, which will be offered during Session 3 (15 students max )
Instructor: Michelle Mason, Certified American Red Cross Instructor
Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $160
Chess Club - Let's get excited about learning chess! Chess club will start with the basics of piece movements, checks, and checkmatesThe class will engage students to think critically, while playing against fellow classmates and the teacher By the end of the session, you can expect to play a full game of chess, regardless of their age or skill level. Breakout rooms enable students to receive custom content matching their skill level.
Instructor: Luke Brown, Virtual Instructor, Rookly Chess
Mondays, 2:50-3:50pm *No Class on Monday, 10/9 due to Student Holiday
Cost: $135
MS Fencing - Students will learn the exciting sport of fencing in this 6-week program. No equipment is needed - just come ready to learn and enjoy this unique sport!
Instructor: Stoccata Fencing Club
Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50pm
Cost: $155