After-School Program

Day of the week: Monday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/22/22; 08/29/22; 09/12/22; 09/19/22; 10/03/22; 10/24/22; 10/31/22; 11/07/22; 11/14/22; 11/28/22; 12/05/22; 12/12/22; 12/19/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: TBA

Watch favorite folktales come to life as your child's journey into exotic and faraway lands in magical worlds full of heroes and foes. From Jack and the Beanstalk to the golden touch of King Midas, BrickLAB Magic Beans brings fairy tales to life through thrilling engineering, language arts, and collaborative communication activities. Designed with a focus on arts integration, each lesson challenges students to boost fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and hands-on creativity as they work together to build the characters and stage props needed to act out the different folktales highlighted in every unit. Combine manipulative-based engineering activities with a sprinkle of magic and let fiction fly in BrickLAB Magic Beans.

Each lesson includes the following activities across a range of stories and curriculum topics:

Stories include Stone Slop, Aladdin and the Magic Pickle Jar, Queen Midas, The Pig Who Cried Wolf and more!

Through fun, interactive multimedia visual art projects and personal encouragement, students explore the fundamentals of fine art by using professional-grade materials and varied techniques. Whether a beginner in art or a Picasso in training, every student expands their skills to the next level and grows in their artistic abilities. Each week, a new medium or technique is explored.

Day of the week: Monday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/22/22; 08/29/22; 09/12/22; 09/19/22; 10/03/22; 10/24/22; 10/31/22; 11/07/22; 11/14/22; 11/28/22; 12/05/22; 12/12/22; 12/19/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: Rosa Bitton, Scheck Hillel Lower School Art Teacher

Strawbees is an award-winning STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) prototyping toy for young makers. The Strawbees construction set includes plastic, paper, straw pieces and other polymers for hands-on exploration. Strawbees is a medium of infinite possibilities that helps children express, test and share their ideas, developing the necessary skills to think creatively. 

Day of the week: Monday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/22/22; 08/29/22; 09/12/22; 09/19/22; 10/03/22; 10/24/22; 10/31/22; 11/07/22; 11/14/22; 11/28/22; 12/05/22; 12/12/22; 12/19/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Learn strategies and tactics for every part of chess (openings, middle, end games). The purpose is to have fun while learning the game of chess. Students receive trophies for achieving goals and reaching new levels while learning this international game. 

Day of the week: Monday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/22/22; 08/29/22; 09/12/22; 09/19/22; 10/03/22; 10/24/22; 10/31/22; 11/07/22; 11/14/22; 11/28/22; 12/05/22; 12/12/22; 12/19/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: TBA

*Prerequisite: Strings: Beginners

Young musicians learn how to play their choice of violin, viola, cello or bass. They strengthen their music skills at a very high level, improve their playing technique and learn to play independent parts in their ensemble. Skills include keeping a beat, playing simple melodies in tune, reading music, problem-solving, working in groups and listening. All students have the opportunity to perform in the Scheck Hillel Spring Concert. 

Day of the week: Monday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/22/22; 08/29/22; 09/12/22; 09/19/22; 10/03/22; 10/24/22; 10/31/22; 11/07/22; 11/14/22; 11/28/22; 12/05/22; 12/12/22; 12/19/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: Angelica Losada, Scheck Hillel Orchestra Director

Sports Stars inspires children to get up, get moving and develop a joy and appreciation for exercise and fitness. Children learn a new sport and fitness skill each week with the guidance of a coach. Examples include badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, hockey, hurdles, jai alai, lacrosse, relays, tee-ball, tennis, throw and catch, volleyball, and more.

Day of the week: Tuesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/23/22; 08/30/22; 09/06/22; 06/13/22; 09/20/22; 10/25/22; 11/01/22; 11/08/22; 11/15/22; 11/29/22; 12/06/22; 12/13/22; 12/20/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: Powered by Kidokinetics

Strawbees is an award-winning STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) prototyping toy for young makers. The Strawbees construction set includes plastic, paper, straw pieces and other polymers for hands-on exploration. Strawbees is a medium of infinite possibilities that helps children express, test and share their ideas, developing the necessary skills to think creatively. 

Day of the week: Tuesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/23/22; 08/30/22; 09/06/22; 06/13/22; 09/20/22; 10/25/22; 11/01/22; 11/08/22; 11/15/22; 11/29/22; 12/06/22; 12/13/22; 12/20/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Mind Lab uses an internationally-acclaimed selection of strategy and play to enhance 21st-century life skills and teach students how to think, rather than what to think. Mind Lab is the bridge that connects the world of games to the real world. During the course, students reflect and learn meta-cognitive models, which are then applied to all walks of life and scholastic achievements. The method is simple, yet powerful:

Day of the week: Tuesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/23/22; 08/30/22; 09/06/22; 06/13/22; 09/20/22; 10/25/22; 11/01/22; 11/08/22; 11/15/22; 11/29/22; 12/06/22; 12/13/22; 12/20/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

With their little hands and big imagination, students design and bring to life monsters, fairies, animals and other creatures through techniques like pointillism, texturizing and more. Sculpting offers a new platform for children to express their feelings in a magical manner, and it's even more fun with a natural material like clay. This class nurtures creativity, fine motor skills and artistic capabilities. 

Day of the week: Tuesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/23/22; 08/30/22; 09/06/22; 06/13/22; 09/20/22; 10/25/22; 11/01/22; 11/08/22; 11/15/22; 11/29/22; 12/06/22; 12/13/22; 12/20/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: Powered by Clay World

Ready for take-off? Flight and Aerodynamics is packed with engaging lessons centered around the thrills of aviation. As individual sessions or a sky-high intensive, this program combines the engineering design process, creative thinking, the arts and a collaborative environment as it challenges learners to explore the wonders of flight.

Whether students are designing experiments to investigate history’s most iconic flying machines or observing abstract physics concepts like energy conservation and buoyancy, this multi-subject approach to flight investigation provides endless opportunities for students to develop and nurture the foundations of scientific inquiry and their critical thinking skills.

Day of the week: Tuesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/23/22; 08/30/22; 09/06/22; 06/13/22; 09/20/22; 10/25/22; 11/01/22; 11/08/22; 11/15/22; 11/29/22; 12/06/22; 12/13/22; 12/20/22

Fee: $340

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Instructor: Lilian Moryoussef and Alyse Moryoussef, Scheck Hillel Early Childhood Teachers

In this class, students explore how to use their voices, faces and bodies, along with costumes and props to portray storybook characters and bring their stories to life. Students learn some of the basics of beginning acting and produce a small play shared with families on the final day of class.

16 sessions
Day of the week: Wednesday, 4-5 pm

Dates: 08/24/22; 08/31/22; 09/07/22; 09/14/22; 09/21/22; 09/28/22; 10/12/22; 10/19/22; 10/26/22; 11/02/22; 11/09/22; 11/16/22; 11/30/22; 12/07/22; 12/14/22; 12/21/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Dionne Lockett, Scheck Hillel Schoolwide Performing Arts Teacher

Mind Lab uses an internationally-acclaimed selection of strategy and play to enhance 21st-century life skills and teach students how to think, rather than what to think. Mind Lab is the bridge that connects the world of games to the real world. During the course, students reflect and learn meta-cognitive models, which are then applied to all walks of life and scholastic achievements. The method is simple, yet powerful:

Day of the week: Wednesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/24/22; 08/31/22; 09/07/22; 09/14/22; 09/21/22; 09/28/22; 10/12/22; 10/19/22; 10/26/22; 11/02/22; 11/09/22; 11/16/22; 11/30/22; 12/07/22; 12/14/22; 12/21/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Welcome to the world of Magic where every child is a star! In this unique course, students build self-confidence, performance skills, and theatrical charm to wow their audience with tricks from their very own magic kits! New to the world of magic? This is the perfect place to start! This course offers an experienced instructor, a step-by-step guidebook, and access to tutorial videos so children can continue their practice at home. Plus, all our stars will have a chance to shine by performing their new skills for family and friends in an end-of-session magic show!

Day of the week: Wednesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/24/22; 08/31/22; 09/07/22; 09/14/22; 09/21/22; 09/28/22; 10/12/22; 10/19/22; 10/26/22; 11/02/22; 11/09/22; 11/16/22; 11/30/22; 12/07/22; 12/14/22; 12/21/22

Fee: $420 (+material fee)

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

New musicians learn how to play the violin and other string instruments. They develop and strengthen music skills like keeping a beat, playing simple melodies in tune, reading music, problem-solving, working in groups, and listening.  

16 sessions
Day of the week: Wednesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/24/22; 08/31/22; 09/07/22; 09/14/22; 09/21/22; 09/28/22; 10/12/22; 10/19/22; 10/26/22; 11/02/22; 11/09/22; 11/16/22; 11/30/22; 12/07/22; 12/14/22; 12/21/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Angelica Losada, Scheck Hillel Orchestra Director

Take the dive with Oceanic Exploration and journey from the tropics to the poles to inspect arctic food webs, simulate coral reef adaptations and survey everything from the great river deltas to the Mariana Trench. Through engineering design activities, challenge learners to collaborate on sustainability projects such as tracking great white sharks across the open ocean, answering and reflecting on important sea-dwelling questions about the variety of the oceans and the differences in ecosystems.

Day of the week: Wednesday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/24/22; 08/31/22; 09/07/22; 09/14/22; 09/21/22; 09/28/22; 10/12/22; 10/19/22; 10/26/22; 11/02/22; 11/09/22; 11/16/22; 11/30/22; 12/07/22; 12/14/22; 12/21/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Coding without a computer? It’s the best way to start! This program gives students a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of both coding and robotics, allowing them to build and execute programs in the real world! With award-winning Cubelets kits, students combine robotic cubes–each with its own unique function–to create machines that can light up, move, and interact with the world around them. Students gain an in-depth understanding of fundamental concepts like inputs, outputs, and processing, and discover how simple building blocks can come together to perform more and more complex tasks. By working together to solve coding and building challenges, students also reinforce essential life skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

Day of the week: Thursday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/25/22; 09/01/22; 09/08/22; 09/15/22; 09/22/22; 09/29/22; 10/13/22; 10/20/22; 10/27/22; 11/03/22; 11/10/22; 11/17/22; 12/01/22; 12/08/22; 12/15/22

Fee: $390 

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Zumba® Kids classes are designed to combine movement, music, community and a healthy lifestyle for children.  Zumba® Kids is a fun, high-energy fitness class packed with specially choreographed kid-friendly routines and games for children using music and rhythms kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia, and salsa. Zumba® Kids inspires students to express themselves through movement and play while improving health and well-being. It increases focus, builds self-confidence, enhances creativity and coordination, and implements teamwork skills. Each class is headed by a trained and licensed Zumba® Kids fitness instructor. Classes not only include music and dance but cultural education, as well. It is a fun way for kids to keep healthy and motivated!

Day of the week: Thursday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/25/22; 09/01/22; 09/08/22; 09/15/22; 09/22/22; 09/29/22; 10/13/22; 10/20/22; 10/27/22; 11/03/22; 11/10/22; 11/17/22; 12/01/22; 12/08/22; 12/15/22

Fee: $390 

Instructor: TBA

From mosaics and stamping to 3D designs and collages, this class teaches a wide variety of techniques to help young, imaginative artists develop fine motor skills as they grow and discover the world around them.

15 sessions
Day of the week: Thursday, 4-5 PM 

Dates: 08/25/22; 09/01/22; 09/08/22; 09/15/22; 09/22/22; 09/29/22; 10/13/22; 10/20/22; 10/27/22; 11/03/22; 11/10/22; 11/17/22; 12/01/22; 12/08/22; 12/15/22

Fee: $390 

Instructor: Rosa Bitton, Scheck Hillel Lower School Teacher

Unleash your inner fashion designer! Learn how to turn your stylish dreams into a small-scale paper fashion collection. (No sewing machine required.). Also, children learn a variety of sewing skills using a variety of materials. Craft projects will teach how to sew a running stitch, blanket stitch, whip stitch, and how decorate with embroidery. Students will learn life skills they can use again and again on future projects.

Day of the week: Thursday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/25/22; 09/01/22; 09/08/22; 09/15/22; 09/22/22; 09/29/22; 10/13/22; 10/20/22; 10/27/22; 11/03/22; 11/10/22; 11/17/22; 12/01/22; 12/08/22; 12/15/22

Fee: $390 

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Sports Stars inspires children to get up, get moving and develop a joy and appreciation for exercise and fitness. Children learn a new sport and fitness skill each week with the guidance of a coach. Examples include badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, hockey, hurdles, jai alai, lacrosse, relays, tee-ball, tennis, throw and catch, volleyball, and more.

Day of the week: Thursday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/25/22; 09/01/22; 09/08/22; 09/15/22; 09/22/22; 09/29/22; 10/13/22; 10/20/22; 10/27/22; 11/03/22; 11/10/22; 11/17/22; 12/01/22; 12/08/22; 12/15/22

Fee: $390 

Instructor: Powered by Kidokinetics

In this class, your child will be exposed to over 50 signs. In a playful, educational, and language-rich environment, children will build their American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary through instruction, interactive games, and songs. Some of the ASL vocabulary includes everyday words, family, food, animals, emotions, opposites, bedtime, and play signs.

Day of the week: Thursday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/25/22; 09/01/22; 09/08/22; 09/15/22; 09/22/22; 09/29/22; 10/13/22; 10/20/22; 10/27/22; 11/03/22; 11/10/22; 11/17/22; 12/01/22; 12/08/22; 12/15/22

Fee: $390 

Instructor: Jennifer Alon, Scheck Hillel Early Childhood Teacher

In this class, students get to travel around the world exploring different countries and their cultures. They then make an artistic representation of something important from that culture.

Day of the week: Thursday, 4-5 PM

Dates: 08/25/22; 09/01/22; 09/08/22; 09/15/22; 09/22/22; 09/29/22; 10/13/22; 10/20/22; 10/27/22; 11/03/22; 11/10/22; 11/17/22; 12/01/22; 12/08/22; 12/15/22

Fee: $390 

Creativity and mindfulness is a fun and creative program that teaches children about the power of imagination and self regulation. Students express themselves through art and role-play. They create unique expressions to act out storylines based on Jewish and mindfulness topics. Breathing techniques and yoga are part of every class. Development of social-emotional, fine and gross motor and language skills are strengthened through this interactive program.

Day of the week: Friday, 2-3 PM

Dates: 08/26/22; 09/02/22; 09/09/22; 09/16/22; 09/23/22; 09/30/22; 10/07/22; 10/14/22; 10/21/22; 10/28/22; 11/04/22; 11/11/22; 11/18/22; 12/02/12; 12/09/22; 12/16/22

Fee: $420

Movers & Shakers creates community connections, early social learning and a musical foundation in a fun, playful environment. This program builds self-esteem, boosts the ability to focus (which studies show helps school performance), encourages learning through exploration and play, nourishes each child's natural musical ability, sparks a passion for music, and gets those brain synapses firing!

Day of the week: Friday, 2-3 PM

Dates: 08/26/22; 09/02/22; 09/09/22; 09/16/22; 09/23/22; 09/30/22; 10/07/22; 10/14/22; 10/21/22; 10/28/22; 11/04/22; 11/11/22; 11/18/22; 12/02/12; 12/09/22; 12/16/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Dionne Lockett, Scheck Hillel Schoolwide Performing Arts Teacher

We will take a deep dive into the world of architecture, where students harness their engineering and design skills to build structures that will change the future! Architecture is a unique discipline that bridges the arts and the sciences as students imagine design and build solutions to real-world challenges.

In this program, children will learn by doing, using the architect’s toolset (and lots of cardboard) to design and build an entire sustainable community. From the tiny house geometry challenge to engineering adaptive playgrounds, your students will have a blast while using STEM and 21st-century skills to innovate solutions to modern problems in an authentic learning experience.

Day of the week: Friday, 2-3 PM

Dates: 08/26/22; 09/02/22; 09/09/22; 09/16/22; 09/23/22; 09/30/22; 10/07/22; 10/14/22; 10/21/22; 10/28/22; 11/04/22; 11/11/22; 11/18/22; 12/02/12; 12/09/22; 12/16/22

Fee: $420 (+supplies)

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

In our Art Rods Program, students will learn the basics of 3D design, sculpting and modeling which will release their creativity, and let their imagination go in this fun and engaging art program. We use a new, inventive and fun modeling material called Art Rods -  which is a brand new modeling material, a foam rod with a wire core that is perfect for prototyping inventions, creating art, teaching children alphabet letters, or assisting STEAM kids. It is fun, colorful, squishy, and an extreme creativity tool. Students make a variety of figures, which they will take home their creations to share with their family and friends.

Day of the week: Friday, 2-3 PM

Dates: 08/26/22; 09/02/22; 09/09/22; 09/16/22; 09/23/22; 09/30/22; 10/07/22; 10/14/22; 10/21/22; 10/28/22; 11/04/22; 11/11/22; 11/18/22; 12/02/12; 12/09/22; 12/16/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Students will work through the moviemaking process from idea to script to filming, editing, and producing their films. We will be entering student film contests from around the US to share our work with the world! Parents will be kept up to date and celebrate with us through a Padlet of videos and pictures updated weekly.

Day of the week: Friday, 2-3 PM

Dates: 08/26/22; 09/02/22; 09/09/22; 09/16/22; 09/23/22; 09/30/22; 10/07/22; 10/14/22; 10/21/22; 10/28/22; 11/04/22; 11/11/22; 11/18/22; 12/02/12; 12/09/22; 12/16/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Powered by Nexplore

Scheck Hillel's drumline program is designed to teach students basic to advanced drumline skills to build coordination, strength, discipline and creativity. Students showcase these skills in performances at school, sporting events and throughout the community. 

Day of the week: Friday, 2-3 PM

Dates: 08/26/22; 09/02/22; 09/09/22; 09/16/22; 09/23/22; 09/30/22; 10/07/22; 10/14/22; 10/21/22; 10/28/22; 11/04/22; 11/11/22; 11/18/22; 12/02/12; 12/09/22; 12/16/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Kazonte Lockett, Scheck Hillel Teacher

This new and exciting pilot introduces the fun and skills of tennis and golf that last a lifetime. This class provides an interactive, educational curriculum that offers an unparallel opportunity for kids to fall in love with both sports. Coaches use age-appropriate kids rackets, low compression balls, and mini-nets.

Day of the week: Friday, 2-3 PM

Dates: 08/26/22; 09/02/22; 09/09/22; 09/16/22; 09/23/22; 09/30/22; 10/07/22; 10/14/22; 10/21/22; 10/28/22; 11/04/22; 11/11/22; 11/18/22; 12/02/12; 12/09/22; 12/16/22

Fee: $420

Instructor: Powered by Tennis/Golf Time

 

This new and exciting pilot introduces the fun and skills of tennis and golf that last a lifetime. This class provides an interactive, educational curriculum that offers an unparalleled opportunity for young children to fall in love with both sports. Coaches use age-appropriate rackets, low compression balls, and mini-nets.

Day of the week: Friday, 2-3 PM

Dates: 08/26/22; 09/02/22; 09/09/22; 09/16/22; 09/23/22; 09/30/22; 10/07/22; 10/14/22; 10/21/22; 10/28/22; 11/04/22; 11/11/22; 11/18/22; 12/02/12; 12/09/22; 12/16/22

Fee: $420

IMACS gives students in Grades 1-12 a competitive edge by teaching them how to think critically using logic and reasoning. IMACS classes cover high-level material in a fun and exciting ways designed to keep talented students challenged and engaged. These classes are online; students log in from home. Interested parents may register their children for a free math enrichment placement class at imacs.org/scheckhillel. Scheck Hillel families receive a 10% discount. If you have any questions, please visit imacs.org/scheckhillel.

A Production of Scheck Hillel's Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program 

The exciting story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory lights up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Mysterious candy maker Willy Wonka stages a contest by hiding five Golden Tickets in his “scrumpdiddlyumptious” candy bars. The lucky winners get to tour Wonka’s amazing chocolate factory — with darkly delicious results. Mixing colorful characters, magical settings, and a timeless morality tale in one sweet and salty package, WIlly Wonka Jr is as much fun for the actors as it is for the audience! Audition workshops start August 22; everyone will be cast!

50+ sessions 

Days of the Week: Mondays and Wednesdays (NEW!), 4:15-5:45 PM through January; February includes additional/longer rehearsals 

Dates: 8/22/22 - 3/6/23  (tentative performance dates 2/26, 2/28, 3/1, 3/2)

Fee: $475; discount available for students receiving tuition assistance 

Instructor: John Baldwin (stage director of 2022’s The Wizard of Oz) and others TBA

Location: Jordan Alexander Ressler Performing Arts Theatre, Friedman-Uhlar Auditorium 

 

A Production of Scheck Hillel's Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program 

This small-cast musical revue will feature a collection of memorable songs from a wide range of Broadway musicals, carefully selected to spotlight and challenge our more experienced performers. Roles are limited; audition required. Registration will open once the cast is announced.  [Note that it should be possible for actors to participate in both Raise Your Voice and Willy Wonka Jr; contact Mr. Rosenthal with any questions.]

30+ sessions 

Days of the Week: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:15-5:45 PM; Fridays 2:15-3:45 PM. All actors must be available for rehearsal on November 21 and 22.

Dates: 8/23 - 12/5 (tentative performance dates 11/30, 12/1, 12/4)

Fee: $375; discount available for students receiving tuition assistance and/or participating in Willy Wonka Jr. (contact Mr. Rosenthal for more information).

Instructor: John Baldwin (stage director of 2022’s The Wizard of Oz) and others TBA