ASP Complement
The After-School Program Complement (ASPC) for Grades PK-2
Penn Charter is proud to partner with local Philadelphia community music schools, sports outreach programs and dance academies. Learn more about these partners, below.
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Blend it up
Does your child enjoy exploring new flavors and creating tasty treats? Our Blending Basics program introduces young enthusiasts to the art of making smoothies, dips, and more. Students will learn to blend a variety of nutritious and delicious recipes from around the globe, including Mediterranean Hummus, Mexican Guacamole, and American Smoothies. Our sessions are packed with fun, offering kids the chance to learn blending techniques, understand safety protocols, and enhance their culinary vocabulary. Join us for a blending adventure where your child will discover how simple ingredients can be transformed into exciting and healthy creations!
Creative Movement
This class introduces young learners to the joy of dance and movement! Students will stretch, jump, twirl, and create their own motions while building confidence, balance, and creativity through playful, age-appropriate activities.
Lego Brick Builders
Do you love building and want to learn how to create your own Lego creations?! This course teaches students how to design and build their own Lego models. They'll cultivate both their creativity and an engineering mindset. As a student, you'll get hands-on experience with a variety of Lego sets and learn techniques for building sturdy and intricate designs. This class is the perfect way to develop your problem-solving skills and unleash your creativity. No previous experience is necessary – just bring your love of Legos and a willingness to experiment!
National Kids Gym
Our gymnastics and movement programs teach basic gymnastic and tumbling skills, while incorporating lots of fun! These high-energy classes include balance beam, mini trampoline, tumbling barrel, bars, games, group activities, aerobics and stretching. Not only do children learn the basics of physical activity, but also multifaceted skills that extend beyond extracurricular activities, like enhanced basic motor skills, team-building and problem-solving, socialization, self-confidence, and, of course, coordination, balance, and body awareness. All while having fun!
Soccer and Basketball drills- Scholar Athlete Advantage
Scholar-Athlete Advantage is dedicated to promoting a healthier lifestyle for students by encouraging them to be active for 60 minutes a day as well as working with schools and sports organizations in providing fun-fitness-fundraising events to build community spirit. Our Youth Take 60 Fitness Challenge and Sport-Specific Combines are opportunities for students to “break a sweat” and have an exciting and safe environment to interact with one another through fitness.
Chess Club
Join our mixed age Chess Club, where we offer captivating and age-appropriate chess lessons to engage students at all skill levels. Our program covers the fundamentals, openings, and strategic thinking. We start with a free play session to gauge familiarity and comfort with chess, progressively introducing skills and encouraging their application in gameplay. We spice things up with variant chess games to maintain enthusiasm and playfulness. We work closely with your child throughout the class to help them internalize chess concepts and rules. Whether they're total beginners or looking to advance their skills, students will leave with newfound knowledge and a deep passion for Chess!
Coding
Cooking around the world
This class will be only for 3rd to 5th graders. Does your child have a passion for cooking? Are they ready to experience new foods and expand their little palettes? Our students will be engaged while discovering how to prepare delicious international and American dishes safely and skillfully. Our mini chefs will enjoy exploring diverse recipes from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America, while learning food prep tips and tricks they can use throughout their life. During our sessions, your child will play kids' games from other countries, learn food terms from around the world, and receive simple recipes they can use at home. This course is tailored for younger students and focuses on microwave cooking. Recipes include Italian Lasagna, Ghanaian Fufu Dumplings, Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri), Mexican Quesadilla and Salsa, American Mug Cake, Chinese Chaofan, and French Fondue.
Fees for After-School Program Complement (ASPC) are due at the time of registration and are non-refundable. Please read the dates and times carefully for each class before signing up.
Students enrolled in an ASPC class ONLY must be picked up promptly after their class is over. Between the time school ends and the ASPC class begins, students will be in the After-School Program, the cost for which is included in the non-contracted ASPC price of $400. Additional time accrued for late pickups will be billed at $15/half hour.