El Rincon Program Catalog #

Dates & Basic Information #

Winter 2026 Term: January 5 – March 20

Afterschool Cornucopia is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to offering a wide variety of afterschool enrichment classes.

Our classes meet at El Rincon Elementary School at 11177 Overland Avenue in Culver City. Unless otherwise noted in the individual class descriptions, classes will begin on Monday, January 5th and end on Friday, March 20th. Classes are held once a week. This session will be 11 weeks long. Most of our classes are one hour long. Fees and number of classes have been adjusted for the following school holidays:

How Do I Enroll? #

Enrollment is on a first‐come, first‐served basis. You can register on our website through our registration page.

Payment #

Payment can be made by Venmo, PayPal, check, or cash.

To pay with Venmo, please send a payment to @Afterschool-Cornucopia and write your child’s name and “El Rincon” in the payment note.

To pay by check, please make checks payable to Afterschool Cornucopia and write your child’s name and “El Rincon” in the note. Checks may be hand‐delivered to your Cornucopia site manager or mailed to:
Afterschool Cornucopia
P.O. Box 2734
Culver City, CA 90231

For cash or PayPal instructions, please email info@afterschoolcornucopia.com

Payment Plan: if you cannot pay all the tuition at once, you can split the payment in two: one dated 1/5/26 and the other dated 2/5/26.

How to Attend Class #

Students Not in Aftercare #

Please be sure to inform your child’s daytime teacher about their Cornucopia enrollments; specifically which days they have Cornucopia.

• Younger students (grades TK–1) will be retrieved from their dismissal gate by Cornucopia staff.
• Older students (grades 2–5) will walk themselves to their Cornucopia classes. If they don’t know where to go, or need help with anything, they can find Cornucopia staff on the schoolyard, or get help at the school office.

After class, Cornucopia teachers will bring students to the gates next to the basketball courts of the school playground in Blanco Park to await pickup. Please enter the park via the gates on Sawtelle or Stever St.

Students in Aftercare #

Please be sure to inform your child’s aftercare program about their Cornucopia enrollments; specifically which days they have Cornucopia. If your child does not have aftercare on days when they’re taking Cornucopia classes, please see the preceding section about students not in aftercare. If your child is in an Office of Child Development aftercare program, you’ll need to submit a waiver to the OCD.

Our staff will pick up all students in aftercare and bring them to class. When Cornucopia classes end, we will return students to their respective aftercare.

To Reach Us #

If you wish to pick your child up early, or need anything else during Cornucopia, please call or text our site manager, Kimberly via 424 385 2557. Tap here to download our contact to your phone. For less immediate questions, please email info@afterschoolcornucopia.com

Absences #

If you cannot attend a class, you may attend another class offered on a different day as a make‐up during the same term. Please email info@afterschoolcornucopia.com to arrange a make‐up.

Refunds #

If you withdraw from a class within the first four weeks of the session, we will refund a prorated portion of your fee corresponding to all forthcoming classes.

If classes are cancelled for any reason, we will refund a prorated portion of your fee corresponding to all cancelled classes.

Please email info@afterschoolcornucopia.com if you would like to request a refund.

Late Pickups #

If you are more than 10 minutes late to pick your child up, we may charge you a late pickup fee of $1 per minute.

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 #

Breakdancing #

Grades TK–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$286
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 #

Grades 1–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 8 times
$224
Taught by Ms. Whitney, a ceramic and textile artist, this hands-on class is perfect for young artists looking to explore the ancient art of pottery with a modern twist. Students will create individual projects using the traditional hand-building techniques of molding, pinching, coil construction and slab building. Students are encouraged to let their imaginations soar across a variety of projects such as sculptures, game boards, self portraits, vessels, trays, beads and hanging objects, all with a seasonal theme in mind. Each class offers the chance to focus on a different skill, and projects can be tailored to all experience levels. This class uses non-toxic clay and glazes, and fired stoneware projects are food, microwave and dishwasher safe. Join us for a fun-filled, creative journey through the world of clay! Repeat students are welcome.

Coding with Scratch #

Grades 2–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 8 times
$176
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.

Cooking #

Grades 1–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$308
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–1
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM (FULL)
Class meets 11 times
$341
This class is full and unavailable to join.
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.

Dazzling Disney Crafts #

Grades TK–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 10 times
$280
Dazzling Disney Crafts is taught by Ms. Zee, an artist and out of the box thinker. She prides herself on creating original, custom crafts with a magical Disney-inspired twist. When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true! Get ready for a session with themed crafts from all your favorite Disney movies and shows. From Pixar to Star Wars, to all the animated classics - it’s a Disney Craft collective! Make keepsakes from the new Zootopia 2 movie, Pixar films like Elio and Up, and Disney animated movies like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and much more. We’ll create crafts like swords you can really pull out of a stone, Soul figurines that really glow, Magic Carpets, and Wish Globes that light up. Get ready to ignite your imagination and create some crafting magic!

Detective Science #

Grades K–3
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
Taught by Prof. Egghead staff. Something mysterious is happening: Cookies have been snatched, trophies have been taken, a mascot is missing, and a notebook has vanished into thin air. Come join the Detective Squad this session as we dust for prints, decode messages, analyze DNA, and use real forensic science techniques to crack the cases. The best part? Students take everything home at the end of each class! All students will also get their Detective ID card, authorizing them to use real science to solve mysteries.

Drawing & Painting Lab #

Grades TK–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$297
Taught by Art Lessons LA staff. Children will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting using a unique variety of materials like paint pens, oil pastels, colored pencils, acrylic paint and canvas. We look at influential artists to create projects inspired by artistic styles such as Pop Art and realism. While students develop their technical skills, they will also be encouraged to express themselves through their work.

Drawing & Watercolor #

Grades K–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$275
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.

Dungeons & Dragons #

Grades 3–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$275
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.

Filmmaking #

Grades 3–5
Fridays 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 of 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
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$275
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
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$297
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–3
Fridays 3:25–4:25 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
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.

Improv & Theater Games #

Grades 1–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 8 times
$176
Taught by Ms. Kelci & Studio Schmudio improv teachers and working actors. Ms. Kelci has over 10 years of experience as an arts educator, specializing in children’s theater. 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! Improvisation is the art of acting, without a script. In this class 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.

Magic Illusions #

Grades K–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$286
Taught by Ace Enrichment staff. Alakazam! Welcome to Houdini’s 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.

Magical Creations Art #

Grades TK–5
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 8 times
$216
Taught by Art Lessons LA staff. Let your imagination run wild! In this whimsical class, students will create original characters like dragons, unicorns, mermaids, monsters, robots, and anime-inspired figures. They’ll bring their ideas to life in both 2-D (drawing and painting) and 3-D (sculpture and building). Students will also craft imaginative environments—like candy castles and fairy gardens—to house their magical creatures.

Marbleous Machines #

Grades K–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$253
Taught by Ms. Tanya, credentialed K–5 teacher. Do you like marbles? Join us as we make amazing marble–machines to demonstrate the laws of physics. We will build a variety of cool marble runs using simple machines like ramps and pulleys from recycled materials that grow increasingly complex and increasingly fun, culminating in a Rube Goldberg–style contraption that students build themselves!

Mindful Arts & Crafts #

Grades TK–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$275
Taught by Ms. Pepper & Staff, mindfulness instructors. This is a creative space where imagination meets mindfulness! In this fun and calming class, kids get to express themselves through hands-on art and craft projects while also developing important social-emotional skills. Each week blends creativity with connection—whether we’re making astronaut slime, designing inspirational art, crafting kaleidoscopes, or creating paper plate yarn weaving. Through guided activities like bubble art, nature scavenger hunts, and pendant-making, kids learn to focus, relax, and collaborate—all while exploring their creativity. Every project is thoughtfully designed to spark joy, encourage self-expression, and help children build confidence, patience, and mindfulness. Perfect for curious minds and creative hearts! 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
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$253
Taught by Teacher Sarah, 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 winter term, we will present K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Musical, Part I. Discover the transformative power of friendship and unity through music. 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. Together we can seal the Honmoon!

Parkour #

Grades TK–5
Fridays 3:25–4:25 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
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
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 Tuesdays 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 #

Grades K–5
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$264
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!

Self-Discipline & Self-Defense #

Grades TK–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$253
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
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$286
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
Mondays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 8 times
$192
Taught by ACE Enrichment staff. The soccer class will focus on rules and strategy of soccer as well as the development of ball handling, passing, shooting, offensive and defensive skills. We will build endurance, develop coordination and learn how to play as a team! Players will scrimmage each week and work on skills & drills in a fun & friendly environment. Everyone can participate regardless of ability. All equipment and materials provided.

Tennis #

Grades K–5
Tuesdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$275
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.

Ukulele/Guitar #

Grades 1–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM (CANCELED)
This class has been canceled and is unavailable to join.
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
Thursdays 3:25–4:25 PM
Class meets 11 times
$308
Taught by Ms. Naima, multimedia and fiber artist. A fun, hands-on adventure where young crafters 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! Kids will learn introduction to knitting (finger knitting, loom knitting), crocheting (chain stitch, single crochet), and weaving (mini looms, dream catchers).

Wild Child Sports #

Grades TK–2
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$264
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.

Zoology #

Grades TK–5
Wednesdays 1:55–2:55 PM
Class meets 11 times
$275
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.