El Marino Class Listings
Spring 2026 Term: April 6 – June 12
Classes by Weekday
Unless otherwise indicated, classes meet from 3:25–4:25 PM on all days except Wednesdays, and from 1:55–2:55 PM on Wednesdays.
Class Descriptions
Art Adventures
Grades TK–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 9 times
$270
Taught by Ms Sylvia, teacher and artist. In this new class, students will learn various techniques and use a variety of materials to create fantastic pieces of art. We will study famous artists and their work as an inspiration. We will use our own imagination to create projects that reflect our own ideas. The students will do pencil drawings, watercolor and acrylic paintings, pastels, printing and more. We learn about artists like Banksy, Cassatt, Dali, Kahlo, Monet, O’Keeffe, Picasso, Van Gogh, Warhol. All materials are included.
Basketball
Grades TK–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 9 times
$216
Under the guidance of Coach Lauri Powell and led by EJ Moore, a former practice player for the UNLV Men’s Basketball team. “Basketball FUN” offers a dynamic one‐hour instructional class. The primary objective of this class is to provide participants with a solid foundation in basketball fundamentals, while also incorporating enjoyable games that revolve around essential skills, physical fitness, sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork, and personal growth. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to learn the basics or an individual looking to enhance your existing skills, this class is designed to cater to a wide range of skill levels.
Bento Cooking
Grades 1–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$280
Taught by Ms. Noriko, a skilled cooking instructor specializing in Kyaraben, we explore the art of crafting character bento. Kyaraben, short for Anime Character in a Bento, involves shaping ingredients into familiar characters like Pokemon, Totoro, Hello Kitty, as well as animals, flowers, and other animated images. This culinary approach not only enhances food presentation but also adds an element of fun to both the cooking process and the dining experience. Join us to learn how to create delightful character shapes, convey the joy of handmade Japanese cuisine, and make your food presentation adorable. Come be a part of our enjoyable learning experience!
Breakdancing
Grades TK–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$250
Taught by LA Breaking School staff. Join Coach Combo for a fun breakdancing class. Beginners with little or no experience and intermediate breaker will learn the moves and battle. Students will express themselves through dance, building confidence and developing a positive environment through helping one another. On the last day, we will have a show for family at the end of class.
Ceramics & Sculpture
Grades TK–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$300
Taught by Ms. Sylvia, teacher and ceramic artist. Join us in this creative class where students will learn and practice hands-on the basic techniques of hand building with clay: pinch, coil and slab. We will make a variety of projects with seasonal themes: pinch and coil pots, snowman sculptures, candleholders, cylinder vases, pendants for necklaces, wind chimes as well as free choice. We will also work with various materials to design and construct 3-dimensional sculptures and projects while learning how to handle tools safely and apply different techniques. All clays and glazes are certified non–toxic and food safe. All materials are included.
Coding with Scratch (1:55)
Grades 2–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM (FULL)
Class meets 10 times
$220
This class is full and unavailable to join.
Taught by Mr. Nick, math tutor, B.S. in Math. Students will build their own programs, animations, and games in the block–based programming language Scratch. Developed by MIT, Scratch is a great way for kids to learn basic programming concepts. It allows coders to build their programs by dragging and dropping colorful coding blocks instead of typing out complicated syntax. We will work our way through a variety of projects, ranging from simple animations to building our own mini–games. This class is a good opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with the basics of computational thinking, as well as a chance for them to express themselves creatively. No prior experience or knowledge necessary.
Coding with Scratch (3:00)
Grades 2–5
Wednesdays 3:00–4:00 PM
Class meets 10 times
$220
Taught by Mr. Nick, math tutor, B.S. in Math. Students will build their own programs, animations, and games in the block–based programming language Scratch. Developed by MIT, Scratch is a great way for kids to learn basic programming concepts. It allows coders to build their programs by dragging and dropping colorful coding blocks instead of typing out complicated syntax. We will work our way through a variety of projects, ranging from simple animations to building our own mini–games. This class is a good opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with the basics of computational thinking, as well as a chance for them to express themselves creatively. No prior experience or knowledge necessary.
Coding with Scratch Jr.
Grades K–1
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$230
Taught by Mr. Nick, math tutor, B.S. in Math. In this class, students will be introduced to basic programming concepts and have the opportunity to make their own simple games and animated stories. Most of our projects will be created using Scratch Jr., an introductory block-based programming language that does not require students know how to type or read. We will also incorporate some non-screen based activities designed to illustrate basic programming and computer concepts. This class will give students a jump start on computational thinking, and provide ample opportunity for them to be creative while designing their own projects.
Comic Book Creators
Grades 1–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$260
Taught by ACE Enrichment staff. This session, students will discover their inner Superhero through the creation of their very own comic book! In this awesome class, students will learn how to build characters, story, and the step–by–step process of creating a comic book. Through sketching, creating self–portraits, & developing backgrounds, you’ll transform yourself and your everyday surroundings into an amazing comic book. Our instructor will guide our illustrators as they Brainstorm, Storyboard, Pencil, Ink, and Color. After the session is over, the comic pages are taken back to our studio and professionally edited and printed. When complete, the comic books will be delivered to the students and are theirs to keep. Returning students are encouraged–new comic book creators welcome. No art experience necessary.
Cooking (1:55)
Grades 1–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$280
Taught by Chef Angela & Staff, urban farmer, chef and teacher. Students will learn, make, and take home a new recipe from world cuisines each week. Students work with teachers, in small groups, and individually at times to explore the world of food and flavor in a fun, no–pressure environment. Students do not handle hot or sharp equipment, but do get a chance to work with their hands every class to learn fundamental cooking and kitchen safety practices. Recipes are seasonally–minded and ingredients are sourced from local farmers markets when possible. Perfect for foodies and picky eaters alike, this class is equal parts tasting lab, food education, edible crafting, and cultural exploration.
Cooking (3:00)
Grades 1–5
Wednesdays 3:00–4:00 PM
Class meets 10 times
$280
Taught by Chef Angela & Staff, urban farmer, chef and teacher. Students will learn, make, and take home a new recipe from world cuisines each week. Students work with teachers, in small groups, and individually at times to explore the world of food and flavor in a fun, no–pressure environment. Students do not handle hot or sharp equipment, but do get a chance to work with their hands every class to learn fundamental cooking and kitchen safety practices. Recipes are seasonally–minded and ingredients are sourced from local farmers markets when possible. Perfect for foodies and picky eaters alike, this class is equal parts tasting lab, food education, edible crafting, and cultural exploration.
Cooking Jr.
Grades TK–K
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$310
Taught by ACE Enrichment staff. Welcome to the Culinary Arts where culinarians, artists and food-lovers come to make delicious edible creations. We learn while we eat! Nutrition, preparation, presentation and flavors, we will explore new tastes and pairings, while perfecting our cutting and baking skills in a kid-friendly kitchen. From math to science, geography to culture, we will explore all the richness that comes with what has brought people together since the beginning of time: great food.
Crochet, Sewing & Fiber Arts
Grades TK–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$300
Taught by Ms. Sylvia, teacher and designer. It is fun to make projects for yourself and others. Sewing is an essential skill. All students are welcome! In this class the students will learn the basic sewing stitches (running stitch, whipstitch and backstitch), how to sew on a button, how to handle the sewing tools as well as designing and completing their projects step by step. We will make a variety of projects: bookmarks, pin cushion, sachet pillows, 3D monsters, stuffed animals, dolls and the students’ own creations. Beginning, intermediate and advanced, we have projects for all levels. The crochet section of the class introduces the students to the basic stitches (chain stitch and single crochet stitch) and how to handle the materials and tools. We will make a variety of projects: headbands, bracelets, flowers, squares and circles. In the fiber arts section we will make a few fun projects like pompoms, tassels, bracelets, and necklaces. All materials are included.
Drawing & Watercolor (1:55)
Grades K–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$250
Taught by Maestro Alejandro, an artist and art educator with a passion for helping young creators explore the colorful world of art and turn creative experiments into lasting skills. Alex combines years of artistic practice with a teaching approach that makes technical skills approachable and fun for students of all ages. Each week, students will experiment with drawing and painting in fun, low stress ways—exploring new tools, unusual techniques, and imaginative themes. While having fun, they’ll build skills in color mixing, texture, and composition, and learn hands-on methods like watercolor, wax resist, collage, and monoprinting. Students will also explore playful effects like bubble painting, salt texturing, and more traditional techniques such as pointillism using cotton swabs to create artwork that’s as surprising as it is beautiful. Every project is designed to strengthen motor skills, encourage observation, and build comfort with art materials, while keeping each class fresh, engaging, and full of creative discovery.
Drawing & Watercolor (3:00)
Grades K–5
Wednesdays 3:00–4:00 PM
Class meets 10 times
$250
Taught by Maestro Alejandro, an artist and art educator with a passion for helping young creators explore the colorful world of art and turn creative experiments into lasting skills. Alex combines years of artistic practice with a teaching approach that makes technical skills approachable and fun for students of all ages. Each week, students will experiment with drawing and painting in fun, low stress ways—exploring new tools, unusual techniques, and imaginative themes. While having fun, they’ll build skills in color mixing, texture, and composition, and learn hands-on methods like watercolor, wax resist, collage, and monoprinting. Students will also explore playful effects like bubble painting, salt texturing, and more traditional techniques such as pointillism using cotton swabs to create artwork that’s as surprising as it is beautiful. Every project is designed to strengthen motor skills, encourage observation, and build comfort with art materials, while keeping each class fresh, engaging, and full of creative discovery.
Drawing Anime
Grades TK–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$220
Taught by Pam Trank, artist and art teacher. Are you familiar with “Hello Kitty” and “Pikachu”? Join us as we learn to draw animals in anime-style.
Dungeons & Dragons
Grades 3–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$270
Taught by The Hero Workshop staff. Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive storytelling workshop for Heroes in grades 3rd – 5th. Heroes will join a group for a weekly appointment with adventure, where one of our professional narrators (called a Dungeon Master) will present scenarios to the group, and together they decide what happens next in the story. Every participant will take on the role of a hero in a story, where we will explore concepts such as what it means to be a Hero, cooperative storytelling, encounter design, and narrative. Big moments in the story are decided by random chance with a roll of the dice. It’s fun, a great way to ignite the imagination, and we will touch on many educational aspects as part of our adventures including basic math, algebra, puzzle solving, teamwork and collaboration, and of course storytelling.
Dungeons & Dragons Jr.
Grades 1–3
Wednesdays 3:00–4:00 PM
Class meets 10 times
$270
Taught by The Hero Workshop staff. For our younger Heroes, we will be focusing on exercising our imaginations as we create our very own superhero. Then, we will present scenarios to the heroes with problems for them to solve, and roll dice to see what happens next. Character creation is a mixture of your favorite superhero combined with your favorite animal to determine what your powers might be. Then, each player will take the role of an animal at a fantasy zoo when a powerful wizard cast a spell on the zoo turning the animals into animal people! Kobolds have stolen the baby dragon eggs from the zoo, and it will be up to our new animal heroes to find them scattered all over a magical land full of mushroom forests, underwater cities, and deep caverns lit with glowing crystals. This class is a great introduction to interactive storytelling, will be tons of fun, and will include craft activities to support the story that we are telling together.
Engineering with Legos
Grades K–5
Mondays 3:25–4:55 PM (FULL)
Class meets 9 times
$270
This class is full and unavailable to join.
Taught by Play–Well Teknologies staff: teaching engineering to students. Celebrate the coming of Spring with Play–Well and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts in this 1.5 hour class! Build chirping birds, design blossoming flowers, and take a ride on a paddle boat. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas under the guidance of an experienced Play–Well instructor.
Fashion Illustration with Ms. Rosner
Grades 2–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$270
Taught by Ms. Rosner, El Marino Art teacher. Students learn how to draw the human figure using classic fashion proportions and dynamic poses. They will practice sketching a variety of clothing pieces, adding texture and detail to represent different fabrics and embellishments. Along the way, students will build technical skills while also exploring their creativity by designing and illustrating their own original outfits.
Filmmaking (Thu)
Grades 3–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$240
Taught by Mr. Duncan & Studio Schmudio staff, filmmakers and actors. Do you dream about being in the movies? Do you love writing stories? Do you ever find yourself thinking of great ideas that should totally be a movie? Then this is the class for you! In this class students will write, shoot, edit, and star in their own short films. We will be learning about all the different jobs and people that it takes to make our favorite films, and have so much fun creating our own! Students will be taught the filmmaking process by actual independent filmmakers and professional educators. Studio Schmudio teaches the importance of making your own work, and helping students understand that anything is possible with imagination and teamwork. Make sure you practice your autograph and have something fun to wear at our premiere on the last day! Lights, camera, action!
Filmmaking (Tue)
Grades 3–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$240
Taught by Mr. Duncan & Studio Schmudio staff, filmmakers and actors. Do you dream about being in the movies? Do you love writing stories? Do you ever find yourself thinking of great ideas that should totally be a movie? Then this is the class for you! In this class students will write, shoot, edit, and star in their own short films. We will be learning about all the different jobs and people that it takes to make our favorite films, and have so much fun creating our own! Students will be taught the filmmaking process by actual independent filmmakers and professional educators. Studio Schmudio teaches the importance of making your own work, and helping students understand that anything is possible with imagination and teamwork. Make sure you practice your autograph and have something fun to wear at our premiere on the last day! Lights, camera, action!
Football & Fun
Grades 1–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 9 times
$225
Taught by Coach Jemeel, a former NFL player and UC Berkeley graduate, endurance trainer and CCUSD parent. Students will work on essential life skills including physical fitness (building speed, agility & endurance), athleticism (improving coordination, strategy & teamwork), sportsmanship (learning respect, fair play & gracious winning/losing), teamwork (fostering communication, trust & collaboration), and life values (discovering the importance of fitness, friends, self-control and fun). In a safe and supportive environment, Coach Jemeel will guide students in Capture the Flag, Flag Football and Bust the Wall games. Students can trade sports cards. We’ll also have discussions and reflections, helping students grow into more confident, compassionate and well–rounded people.
Golf
Grades 1–3
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
Taught by TGA Sports staff. TGA Golf combines athletics, academics, and life lessons for a fun and educational experience. Coaches lead students through station–based drills and games that develop the fundamental skills of grip, putting, chipping and full–swing. Students participate in activities that allow them to explore academic concepts like gravity, force, and spin through the game. All equipment will be provided.
Hip-Hop/Jazz Dance
Grades TK–4
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$230
Taught by Funky Divas & Dudes staff. Are you ready to ROCK? Learn the basic techniques of dance and how to move to the beat. We promote a healthy lifestyle through fun, physical activity that encourages self–expression through music and movement. This is a performance–based class, designed to help students gain confidence and self–esteem. We teach age–appropriate dance routines to pop music and classics from the past. We put on a rockin’ performance in costumes on the last day for family and friends to enjoy.
Hot Wheels & Physics
Grades TK–4
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM (FULL)
Class meets 10 times
$250
This class is full and unavailable to join.
Taught by Coach Eric, teacher and enthusiast. Explore key concepts of physics with Hot Wheels! Students will build ramps to explore gravity, potential/kinetic energy, speed, acceleration and friction. Controlled collisions (using teacher provided Hot Wheels) will aid in teaching momentum. The class will use official Hot Wheels tracks and design our own to test variables such as height, mass and surface. Outcomes will be measured to help build conceptual understanding of motion and forces. Key concepts include how ramp height affects speed (gravity/energy) how surface texture changes friction and how adding weight increases momentum.
Improv & Theater Games
Grades 3–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$240
Taught by Ms. Kelci & Studio Schmudio staff, improv teachers and actors. Ms. Kelci has worked with Missoula Children’s Theatre, The Hangar Theater’s Next Generation, The Theatre Institute at Sage, The Artsy Wagon, and more. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Theatre, and has taken acting classes with Lesly Kahn, The Groundlings Studios, and Scott Seditas Studios. Improvisation is the art of acting, without a script. Does your child love playing pretend? Are they always making up silly stories? Do they come alive in front of an audience, or would they like to, but nerves have held them back? This is the right class for them! We work together to use our imaginations to explore characters, make up stories, and play pretend. This class is a safe space to learn more about acting, fearlessly. We play theater games of all sorts to work on creating characters, storylines, and to have a good laugh while doing it. This class also encourages teamwork, confidence, public speaking, and personal creativity.
Improv & Theater Games Jr.
Grades 1–3
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$220
Taught by Ms. Kelci & Studio Schmudio staff, improv teachers and actors. Ms. Kelci has worked with Missoula Children’s Theatre, The Hangar Theater’s Next Generation, The Theatre Institute at Sage, The Artsy Wagon, and more. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Theatre, and has taken acting classes with Lesly Kahn, The Groundlings Studios, and Scott Seditas Studios. Improvisation is the art of acting, without a script. Does your child love playing pretend? Are they always making up silly stories? Do they come alive in front of an audience, or would they like to, but nerves have held them back? This is the right class for them! We work together to use our imaginations to explore characters, make up stories, and play pretend. This class is a safe space to learn more about acting, fearlessly. We play theater games of all sorts to work on creating characters, storylines, and to have a good laugh while doing it. This class also encourages teamwork, confidence, public speaking, and personal creativity.
Inventor Science
Grades K–3
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
Taught by Prof. Egghead staff. The lab is in full swing this session as we replicate some of history’s greatest inventions! How do compasses know which way is North? Why are helicopters able to lift off the ground? And can we really make our own hovercraft from checks lab notes… balloons and CDs? With a huge variety of hands-on take-home experiments, we’ll dive into the science behind what makes these inventions tick. From catapults to rocket ships and everything in between, there’s no shortage of discoveries to be made this session!
Japanese Homework Support (Mon)
Grades 1–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$280
Taught by An Sensei, Japanese tutor and adjunct. Each tutoring class will consist of instruction and enrichment in some of the following areas: Japanese homework, math homework, kanji, Japanese vocabulary, hiragana and katakana. After we finish our homework, we’ll keep practicing our Japanese with conversation and vocabulary activities, and we’ll learn more about Japanese culture. Class is taught in Japanese.
On days when there is a holiday, students may attend the class on a different day that week.
Please note: This class is intended for students enrolled in El Marino’s Japanese immersion program.
Japanese Homework Support (Thu)
Grades 1–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$280
Taught by An Sensei, Japanese tutor and adjunct. Each tutoring class will consist of instruction and enrichment in some of the following areas: Japanese homework, math homework, kanji, Japanese vocabulary, hiragana and katakana. After we finish our homework, we’ll keep practicing our Japanese with conversation and vocabulary activities, and we’ll learn more about Japanese culture. Class is taught in Japanese.
On days when there is a holiday, students may attend the class on a different day that week.
Please note: This class is intended for students enrolled in El Marino’s Japanese immersion program.
Japanese Homework Support (Tue)
Grades 1–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$280
Taught by An Sensei, Japanese tutor and adjunct. Each tutoring class will consist of instruction and enrichment in some of the following areas: Japanese homework, math homework, kanji, Japanese vocabulary, hiragana and katakana. After we finish our homework, we’ll keep practicing our Japanese with conversation and vocabulary activities, and we’ll learn more about Japanese culture. Class is taught in Japanese.
On days when there is a holiday, students may attend the class on a different day that week.
Please note: This class is intended for students enrolled in El Marino’s Japanese immersion program.
Japanese Homework Support (Wed)
Grades 1–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM (FULL)
Class meets 10 times
$280
This class is full and unavailable to join.
Taught by An Sensei, Japanese tutor and adjunct. Each tutoring class will consist of instruction and enrichment in some of the following areas: Japanese homework, math homework, kanji, Japanese vocabulary, hiragana and katakana. After we finish our homework, we’ll keep practicing our Japanese with conversation and vocabulary activities, and we’ll learn more about Japanese culture. Class is taught in Japanese.
On days when there is a holiday, students may attend the class on a different day that week.
Please note: This class is intended for students enrolled in El Marino’s Japanese immersion program.
Level Up Reading
Grades K–3
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$250
Taught by Ms. Gibb, experienced literacy teacher. Is reading hard or boring? Let’s make it fun! This class is designed for students in K-3 who need support with grade-level reading (or who want to get ahead in reading). Our small-group scaffolded instruction will focus on phonics, decoding, fluidity, spelling patterns, and comprehension. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Magic Illusions
Grades K–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$260
Taught by Ace Enrichment staff. Alakazam! Welcome to our Magic Workshop where we will put our illusion and trickery skills to the test! Each week, we will sharpen our craft of dexterity, story-telling, presentation, and most of all performance. We will learn mind-blowing tricks that students will take home! Mentalism, card tricks, coin tricks and classic misdirection, all just a few of the amazing skills we will learn. But a great magician is only as good as their stage presence! Therefore, we shall hone and perfect our performance techniques through a variety of exciting games and magical exercises.
Makers Art Studio
Grades TK–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$270
Taught by Art Lessons LA staff. Each week, young artists will dive into an exciting creative theme through a fun, guided art project. Step by step, they’ll build confidence while exploring a wide range of materials—like clay, tape, paint, plastics, and paper—to bring their ideas to life. Along the way, they’ll learn and apply techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpting. Each thoughtfully designed project introduces key art fundamentals, while still leaving plenty of room for imagination, exploration, and self-expression.
Mindful Arts & Crafts (Mon)
Grades TK–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 9 times
$225
Taught by Ms. Pepper & Staff, mindfulness instructors. We will be creating fun new crafts such as Custom Slime, Orbeez Plant Pots, Mini–Volcano Crafts, Aromatherapy Sprays, Cozy Eye Pillows, Kaleidoscopes, Watercolor Art, Hanging Yarn Monograms, “I AM” inspirational Collages, Dreamcatchers and more! This class teaches mindfulness through creativity, which is one of the easiest and most fun ways to teach children mindfulness and self–expression. These art projects and take–home crafts will inspire your kids to be as creative as they like while learning the tools of Mindfulness and self–regulation. Classes will start with breathing exercises, and mindfulness is taught throughout the hour of class. All materials are included in cost.
Mindful Arts & Crafts (Tue)
Grades TK–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$250
Taught by Ms. Pepper & Staff, mindfulness instructors. We will be creating fun new crafts such as Custom Slime, Orbeez Plant Pots, Mini–Volcano Crafts, Aromatherapy Sprays, Cozy Eye Pillows, Kaleidoscopes, Watercolor Art, Hanging Yarn Monograms, “I AM” inspirational Collages, Dreamcatchers and more! This class teaches mindfulness through creativity, which is one of the easiest and most fun ways to teach children mindfulness and self–expression. These art projects and take–home crafts will inspire your kids to be as creative as they like while learning the tools of Mindfulness and self–regulation. Classes will start with breathing exercises, and mindfulness is taught throughout the hour of class. All materials are included in cost.
Musical Theater
Grades 1–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
Taught by Sarah Culotta, professional dancer and teacher. Get into character! Come sing, dance and act in a class where you will express your creativity and individuality through games and performance. This spring term, we will present the classic Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory: The Musical. Through dedication, hope and kindness, anything is possible! Sarah will teach you fun songs and dances that you won’t be able to get out of your head! At the end of the term, students will showcase what we’ve been working on for friends and family to see. Enter into a limitless world of pure imagination!
Nerf Sports
Grades 1–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$240
Taught by ACE staff. Nerf Sports is a fun and safe way for students to build endurance; develop coordination, and work on new skills by playing all types of sports and games! Dribbling, passing, shooting and hand–eye coordination are all practiced as students enjoy basketball, soccer, dodgeball, capture the flag and more. This class is for all children, regardless of their skill level or experience. Our instructors will place emphasis on sportsmanship, teamwork, fairness, and fun. All equipment and materials provided.
Painting with Ms. Rosner
Grades 2–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$280
Taught by Ms. Rosner, El Marino Art teacher. We’ll explore acrylic and watercolor techniques, color mixing, layering, brushwork, and embellishment. We will paint a range of subjects including still lifes, landscapes, food, seasonal motifs, and abstract designs.
Parkour
Grades TK–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$230
Taught by Coach Lorenzo, professional traceur (practitioner of Parkour) and teacher. This program will teach children the fundamentals of climbing, crawling, jumping, rolling, running and vaulting over obstacles using the playground, a giant foam block and the environment. Parkour is about overcoming obstacles mentally and physically in our lives. Students will learn some team building exercises, gain confidence and get an amazing workout. Students should bring bottled water to stay hydrated and be ready to jump around.
Piano/Keyboard
Grades TK–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 9 times
$225
Taught by Maestro Coffey, musician and music teacher. This is a group class to introduce students to the joy of playing piano. Maestro has arranged and notated favorite children’s songs in an easy, fun way to play. Students should practice playing the songs often. Multiple studies show that music training and learning to read music is good for the developing brain. Maestro Coffey ensures that students will learn the essentials of music theory with favorite songs. Class will have a recital on the last day of the term.
Parents will need to buy a roll–up keyboard (such as this Pogolab available online for ~$35) and headphones with a 3.5 mm connector (such as Maxell 190319 available online for ~$5), which students will bring with them to school on Mondays for piano class. Printed music and other materials are supplied. Please leave all chargers and cables at home, as we do not have the capacity to charge keyboards during class. Also, please be sure to tell your child to bring and use their headphones during class. When the teacher plays with a group of students, we unplug headphones, but when the teacher moves to the next group and students practice on their own, it is much better for all when they use their headphones.
Pokemon Card Game (Fri)
Grades 1–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$230
Taught by Mr. Alex, Pokémon enthusiast and teacher. Let’s become Pokémon Masters! Learn how to play the popular Pokémon Trading Card game, battle your friends, and immerse yourself in the exciting world of Pokémon. Students will learn interesting facts about Pokémon history, while becoming adept at the incredibly popular game. Students must have their own decks. We look forward to seeing where your Pokémon journey takes you. Please note: no cards will be won or traded permanently during class time!
Pokemon Card Game (Wed)
Grades 1–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 10 times
$230
Taught by Mr. Alex, Pokémon enthusiast and teacher. Let’s become Pokémon Masters! Learn how to play the popular Pokémon Trading Card game, battle your friends, and immerse yourself in the exciting world of Pokémon. Students will learn interesting facts about Pokémon history, while becoming adept at the incredibly popular game. Students must have their own decks. We look forward to seeing where your Pokémon journey takes you. Please note: no cards will be won or traded permanently during class time!
Process Art
Grades TK–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
Taught by Art Lessons LA staff. Art projects are process-based, with a focus on the art experience more than the final result. For each project, artists will explore a unique combination of materials, like washi tape, Mylar, clay, paint and wood. Students will apply techniques such as assemblage, sculpting, collaging, and layering to create fun, whimsical art pieces.
Realistic Drawing
Grades K–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$220
Taught by Pam Trank, artist and art teacher. The students will begin with a guided lesson which will teach them to recognize shapes in pictures. Then they will fill that world with their own color and beauty, creating a place that they would want to be. Students will draw animals from every continent and take home a completed piece of art every week, ready to display.
Self-Discipline & Self-Defense
Grades TK–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$230
Sensei Ross is a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate with more than 15 years experience studying and teaching the martial arts. Continuing and new students are welcome. Although we all want to make this a safe and peaceful world for our children, reality can sometimes deliver unwelcome surprises. As adults, it is our responsibility to give our children the tools that will help keep them safe in any number of situations and to teach them to carry themselves with a confidence and awareness that will steer them away from danger. In Self–Discipline & Self–Defense, we will learn the fundamentals of defense, such as environmental awareness, blocks, kicks, strikes, stances, foot maneuvers, and the all–important KI–YAH! In addition to providing an excellent workout and instilling children with self–confidence, studying the martial arts stresses the value of being a good citizen, being kind to your peers, respectful to your elders, mindful of nutrition and diligent in your studies. Plus, it’s a lot of fun. Students will be working towards the goal of earning a gi (uniform), then belts.
Sew What!?
Grades 1–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$260
Taught by Ms. Maya, fabrication arts instructor. Sewing for beginners and beyond. GreenARTS Sew What?! Class uses colorful felt fabric and embroidery threads, showing children how to sew a project from scratch, coming up with an idea, drawing a pattern, choosing materials, cutting and sewing fun little projects like cute plushies and custom zipper bags.
Soccer
Grades TK–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$240
Taught by Coach Wolfe & ACE Staff. Coaches will teach students the following skills: kicking, dribbling, goalkeeping, passing and ball control. Students will learn how to play position soccer and perform various drills to sharpen individual skills! Each week, students will scrimmage while increasing the complexity of each game as the season goes on. This is to ensure players can focus on their core skills early on, before playing in a full field soccer game. Students are encouraged to bring water.
Stop Motion Animation
Grades 1–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$230
Taught by Mr. Nick, filmmaker and teacher. Create your own little stop motion videos. Students will use paper, toys (bring your own if you like) and teamwork to make their stories come to life. We’ll use tablets to film, edit and show our work. Tablets and toys will be provided in class, but students are free to bring their own characters if they choose. We will be using the Stop Motion Studio app to make our projects.
Storybook Ballet
Grades TK–2
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
Taught by Zooga Yoga staff. Embrace your inner princess as our dancers transport themselves into a ballet wonderland, bringing beloved storybook characters to life. Guided by Zooga’s experienced instructor, dancers embark on a journey through warm–up exercises, center work, and creative movement, all woven together with enchanting storytelling through dance. Our class incorporates fanciful props such as tutus, butterfly wings, colorful scarves, tiaras, and wands. Designed to be beginner–friendly, this lively session encourages children to nurture their creative instincts and express themselves individually through the magic of ballet and timeless Disney melodies! We’ll have a performance on the last day.
Tennis
Grades K–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$250
Taught by Coach Susan, award–winning youth tennis coach (USPTA & PTR certified). Learn tennis by exploring 4 areas of focus: Technical (forehand/backhand/serves), Tactical, Athleticism (agility, balance, coordination, speed, strength), and Mental (emotional, confidence). Perfect for beginners. Coach Susan brings all the equipment: a portable net, beginner children’s tennis balls (Red Balls), and rackets. Students should wear sneakers, and shorts or pants.
Track & Field
Grades K–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$230
Taught by Coach Eric, coach, music teacher and El Marino parent. On your marks, get set, go! We’ll be running and jumping and throwing frisbee discs. Join us for an hour of speed and agility training. Over the session, students will perform sprint relays, hurdle over cones, long jumps, high jumps, and other fun and safe events. Students will set, and achieve, their weekly, monthly, and session goals. See you on the field!
Ukulele/Guitar
Grades TK–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$250
Taught by Mr. Gaku, session guitarist, producer, and seasoned performer. This class is a great introduction to the joy of playing music. The ukulele is a small string instrument which kindergarten students can handle with their small hands. Older students who want to learn to play guitar are also welcome. The instructor will teach how to play simple holiday songs and children’s songs. Students will learn basic music reading skills using color stickers. No books or scores are required. The instructor will provide a folder with music scores, color system/tuning instructions, and stickers. (The folder will have different music scores every semester.) A ukulele or guitar is required for this class. Ukuleles can be found for as little as $40 online or in local stores.
Weaving Wonders
Grades K–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 9 times
$252
Taught by Ms. Naima, multimedia and fiber artist. A fun, hands-on adventure where young crafters (grades 1-5) explore the magical world of yarn by learning the basics of knitting, crocheting, and weaving to create colorful, unique projects like yarn bracelets and woven art. Develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, patience, focus, and creative problem-solving while diving into a colorful world of yarn! Watch their confidence grow as they master new techniques in a fun, safe space, perfect for beginners wanting to make cool things to take home! Students will learn to knit (finger knitting, loom knitting), crochet (chain stitch, single crochet), Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) and weave (mini looms, dream catchers).
Wild Child Sports
Grades TK–3
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$240
Taught by Wild Child Gym staff. This class is a great introduction to sports. Children will learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports in an active, fun and inclusive way. From team-building to individual skill development, Wild Child’s coaches will build each child’s self–esteem, coordination, strength and core skill set through active play. Weaving in playful games and a weekly muscle focus, this program will give students the fundamentals to confidently throw, catch, jump, kick, shoot and more. Students are encouraged to bring water and dress comfortably.
Yoga
Grades TK–2
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$270
Taught by Zooga Yoga staff. Come with us on an imaginative yoga adventure around the world. Yogis will develop their focus, strength, flexibility and coordination in this fun and active themed-yoga class. We practice the basics of a real yoga routine through the use of playful yoga games, easy yoga postures and our very own Zooga music. Students also learn breathing, mindful meditation and visualization techniques, a sense of self and respect for others on our unique yoga adventures. All skill and experience levels welcome. Great for kids with ADHD and little athletes. We provide yoga mats.
Young Engineers Brick Challenge
Grades 1–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$300
Taught by Young Engineers staff. Young Engineers - Bricks Challenge is a program where students explore real engineering and physics concepts through guided building and structured discovery. Students are not simply “playing with LEGO®,” but actively learning how real machines work and how engineering applies to the world around them. Each class follows a clear learning structure: theory → build → play → upgrade, allowing students to understand concepts, apply them through construction, test them in action, and improve their designs. The curriculum is progressive and cumulative—each lesson introduces new engineering concepts that build on previous learning, and each semester offers new models and more advanced challenges, so returning students continue to grow and are never repeating the same material. Students explore key principles of classical mechanics such as forces, energy, torque, leverage, load distribution, motion, and angular momentum through engaging hands-on projects. Students also develop responsibility and independence by managing their own organized kits and learning to care for shared materials.
Zoology
Grades TK–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 9 times
$225
Taught by Critter Squad staff. Meet live animals and learn about their world. Some are furry, some are feathered, some have a lot of legs, but they are all coming to visit, and they are safe and friendly. Each class will feature educational games and activities and a visit with a real live animal.