AtoZ Cooking

1st - 3rd / 2:50 - 4:00

Tables Behind MPR

8 classes @ $280

Questions? Email Rachel – rachel@atozcookingschool.org 

Notes: Minimum students required is 8; maximum is 12. Scholarships are available.

If you love to cook and eat, create and taste, then this class is for you! Join us for hands-on cooking classes. We learn kitchen safety, cooking techniques, table etiquette and much more! All new recipes and ingredients! 

Dance Club

1st - 6th / 2:55 - 4:00

MPR

8 classes @ $130

Questions?    Email paris@creativenetwerk.org 

Notes:          Min is 4 kids, max is 20. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Scholarships available.

Get Ready to Dance this Winter!! Creative Netwerk (formerly known as Everybody Dance Now!) is a national non-profit organization that uses hip hop culture and street dance programming as a tool to inspire youth. By offering free weekly classes with trained artists and community events throughout the year, CN provides a platform for social development, self-discovery, cross cultural education, and community growth.

Game Maker

3rd  - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Room 3

8 classes @ $184

Questions? Email Onolee - ozwicke@ArtExplorersSantaBarbara.com

Notes:           Minimum enrollment six kids; maximum is 12. 

In this class, students design and make their own digital games that they can play or share with others. Through project-based lessons and challenges, students learn the basics of game design and gain technical knowledge in programming, 3D modeling, animations, art, story development and design thinking. Come discover the games YOU can create!

Sew Much Fun

1st - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Room 1

8 classes @ $240

Questions?    E-mail Prissy - heyprissy@gmail.com 

Notes: Includes all supplies. Minimum 4 students, max 6. 

Back by popular demand! All ages sew fun projects: Stuffies and other fun hand-sewing projects, with some carefully managed machine-sewing time to make pillows, beach bags & more. Learn a life-skill and have fun while doing it!

Sew Much Fun

1st - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Library

10 classes @ $300

Questions?    E-mail Prissy - heyprissy@gmail.com 

Notes: Includes all supplies. Minimum 4 students, max 6. 

Back by popular demand! All ages sew fun projects: Stuffies and other fun hand-sewing projects, with some carefully managed machine-sewing time to make pillows, beach bags & more. Learn a life-skill and have fun while doing it! 

Intro to Theatre

1st - 3rd / 2:50 - 4:00

MPR

10 classes @ $285

Questions?      Email or call Linda – spotlightkidscamp@gmail.com or (805) 455-1430

Notes: Minimum enrollment is six kids; maximum is 15. Scholarships are available.

Open casting call for our Winter performance! We learn an entire short play or musical designed for elementary children and then perform it for friends and family at the end of the semester. Build self confidence AND have fun! We also have fun playing theater games and learning improv techniques. A set and costumes are provided for each child. Encore!

Art Medley

1st - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Room 10

10 classes @ $230

Questions? Email Onolee - ozwicke@ArtExplorersSantaBarbara.com

Notes:           Minimum enrollment six kids; maximum is 12. 

This class includes drawing, painting, sculpting,  and crafting comic book art & graphic novels with character design, sequential storytelling and panel layout. Discover inspiring curriculum of animals, people, still life, Superheroes and Manga Art while using artist-quality materials, watercolor, acrylic paint, soft pastels, clay, Prisma markers, AquaStics, and knitting needles! Whether you love art for the fun of it, you’re a budding artist, or a comic book fan, this class is a fun way to increase your art skills and turn your imagination into a visual adventure!   

Touch Rugby

3rd  - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Field by Blacktop

10 classes @ $200

Questions? Email Neil - neilfoote@ucsb.edu  

Notes: Wear athletic shoes and clothing. All other equipment is provided. Minimum of 8 kids; maximum of 16.

New to GUSD! Touch  rugby is a fun, fast-paced afterschool sport where kids learn to pass, run, and work as a team in a safe, non-contact environment. Players build confidence, coordination, and teamwork while learning important values like respect, communication, and sportsmanship. With exciting games, ball handling activities, lots of movement, and new friendships, touch  rugby keeps kids active, smiling, and excited to play.

Violin for Beginners

3rd - 6th / 2:50 - 4:00

STEAM

10 classes @ $250

Questions? Email or call Erika at 808-990-4057 or erikaslmiller@gmail.com

Notes: Minimum students required is 3; maximum is 8. Instruments and sheet music are provided.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! Violin Club is an after school program to teach your child to play the violin! These classes are for kids with zero-to-intermediate musical experience, allowing them to learn about music and the violin while socializing with their peers. In addition to playing the instrument, your child will learn basic ear training and music theory through playing musical learning games/activities. At the end of the term, students will have the opportunity to sign up for an optional recital hosted at a local church, retirement home, or theater and get to perform.

Academic Chess

1st - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Room 1 

10 classes @ $150

Questions? Call Beatriz at 818-850-1114 or email santabarbara@academicchess.net

Notes: Minimum students required is 10; maximum is 30. Scholarships are available. All materials included.

Are your kids enjoying chess during alternative recess? Sign them up for ASE! We are devoted to promoting the merits of chess among children by using stories, dances, and catchy songs to make the game of chess exciting and easy to understand. All students in the chess club receive an exclusive Academic Chess workbook, prizes for good sportsmanship, and get to participate in the BIG TOURNAMENT on the last day, where all kids take home a prize!  Returning and new students welcome!  Depending on enrollment players may be broken up into groups based on age or experience. 

Pickleball for All!

1st - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Blacktop

10 classes @ $220

Questions?    Email Peter - GVTA@yahoo.com

Notes:           Minimum enrollment six kids; max is 20; Wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. Tennis rackets and

balls are provided.

Back by Popular Demand! Pickleball offers a great cardio workout plus benefits for coordination, reflexes, and social connection. Pickleball is a blend of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. It’s played with a flat paddle, similar to an oversized ping-pong paddle. The ball is a lightweight, perforated plastic ball that’s slightly larger than a tennis ball (similar to a wiffle ball). 

iCook After School: Tasty Travel

1st - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Tables Behind MPR 

10 classes @ $230

Questions? Email Megan Crane! Megan@icookafterschoo.com

Notes: All supplies included. Minimum enrollment is 10 kids; maximum is 15.

Embark on a delicious journey around the world in this after-school cooking class! In Tasty Travels, kids will explore the vibrant flavors of global cuisines, including Japanese, Caribbean, Italian, Mexican, Brazilian, Jamaican, Taiwanese, and more. Each week features hands-on cooking as young chefs create iconic dishes from different cultures while learning about their origins and ingredients. From matcha cookies to jerk sweet potatoes, every class offers a fun and flavorful adventure that sparks curiosity and culinary creativity. Pack your taste buds—it's time to travel through food!

Zen Den with Greta

1st - 6th / 2:50 - 4:00

MPR

10 classes @ $250

Questions?:    Email Greta  – gretakrieger@gmail.com

Notes:             Minimum students required is 5; maximum is 15. Scholarships are available. 

         Mats are NOT provided but can be rented for a fee of $25 for the session term.

Back by popular demand! Kids Yoga with Greta is a fun, exploratory class geared towards creating feelings of relaxation and mindfulness. Using essential oils, instruments (including our voices!), and wild animal cards to express ourselves, we learn the basic principles of yoga: how to listen to our breath, focus our mind, and be kind to our bodies. We aim to be our best selves and acknowledge our individual uniqueness and beauty. We also notice how we are similar, creating empathy for each other by sharing our stories and focusing on gratitude. Depending on the mood of the moment, we engage in calming or energetic practices. Ultimately, the goal is to have fun while building confidence and genuine friendships with each other. Find out more about Greta at www.goldenmindyoga.com 

Robo-lympics

1st - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Room 10

10 classes @ $230

Questions?     Email Onolee- ozwicke@ArtExplorersSantaBarbara.com

Notes:           Minimum enrollment 6 kids; maximum is 12.

Students gear up for action as they design, build and program their own robots and structures using a variety of engineering/robotics programs and materials:  Lego Spike, Vex, Simple Machines, Blocky, WeDo2 and KEVA Planks. Learn the fundamentals of engineering, coding, mechanical design, and architecture through hands-on projects. Engage in game-based engineering as you build your “bot” to compete in thrilling games like battle bots, relay races, robot soccer and more through hands-on teamwork and friendly competition. 

Mud Masters! Ceramics

1st - 6th / 2:00 - 3:00

Tables Behind MPR

6 classes @ $180 **NO CLASS 1.15.26 or 1.29.26 or 2.19.26 or 2.26.26**  

Questions?     Email: staff@communityclayworks.com
Notes:           Minimum enrollment 10; maximum is 20. All supplies included

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this exciting after-school ceramics program! Young artists will explore hand-building and sculpting techniques while bringing their ideas to life in clay. From colorful, functional pottery to imaginative sculptures, students will learn the full clay process. Functional pieces will be microwave and dishwasher safe, while non-functional creations will be perfect for display. Join us for a hands-on adventure in the art of ceramics!

Tennis

1st - 6th / 2:00 - 3:00

Blacktop

9 classes @ $198

Questions?    Email Peter - GVTA@yahoo.com

Notes:           Minimum enrollment six kids; max is 20; Wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. Tennis rackets and

balls are provided.

Are you interested in exposing your son or daughter to a new sport they can enjoy their entire life? Look no further! Classes cover proper grips, tennis-ground strokes, volleys and serves along with game rules and strategy. Students remain engaged and energized moving through drills and games created to provide repetitive practice of the skills demonstrated. A portable net will be set up on a designated blacktop area. Classes will be taught by Peter Gerstenfeld (USPTA Certified Teaching Professional and the Founder and Director of GVTA established 1989) and/or an assistant tennis instructor. 

Theatre Club

3rd - 6th / 2:00 - 3:15

MPR

9 classes @ $310

Questions?      Email or call Linda – spotlightkidscamp@gmail.com or (805) 455-1430

Notes: Minimum enrollment is six kids; maximum is 20. Scholarships are available. 

Open casting call for our Winter performance! We learn an entire short play or musical designed for more experienced elementary school thespians, and then perform it for friends and family at the end of the semester. We also have fun playing theater games and learning improv techniques. A set and costumes are provided for each child. Encore!

Piano Keyboard Club

1st - 6th / 2:00 - 3:00

STEAM

9 classes @ $225

Questions?    Email or call Janet – janet@musicalmindspianokeyboardclub.com ; 310-923-2804

Notes:           Minimum enrollment is six kids; maximum is 15. All materials included. Each participant has their own keyboard and 

music supplied during the class.

Kids will have the opportunity to learn to play their favorite songs and music on electric keyboards! Radio hits, movie and television themes are made so easy that participants will be playing them after the very first class. We have developed lots of learning games and activities designed to instruct students in the fundamentals of music theory in fun, engaging, and stimulating ways. We want our students to stay motivated and continue to want to learn to play music! We have music from Stars Wars, Encanto, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Frozen, and many more!

iSteam: Secret Agent Academy

1st - 6th / 3:00 - 4:00

Tables Behind MPR 

9 classes @ $230

Questions? Email Megan Crane! Megan@icookafterschoo.com

Notes: All supplies included. Minimum enrollment is 10  kids; maximum is 15.

Welcome to Secret Agent Academy! This is a STE(A)M-focused after school class with a spy-themed curriculum. The class will include a range of hands-on activities and challenges that will encourage students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They will learn about the science of encryption and code-breaking, as well as the psychology of distraction and memory. Students will also explore the world of forensic science, analyzing fingerprints, chemical reactions, and other evidence to solve mysteries. Led by experienced instructors, students will work collaboratively and have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a final mission. The class aims to excite and inspire students about STE(A)M and encourage further studies in science and technology.

Sky High Origami

1st - 6th / 2:55 - 3:55

Library 

9 classes @ $135

Questions? Call Beatriz at 818-850-1114 or email santabarbara@academicchess.net

Notes: Minimum students required is 10; maximum is 30. Scholarships are available. All materials included.

Sky High Origami  introduces young learners to the fun of paper folding through simple, step-by-step projects. Students build fine motor skills, follow directions, and express creativity as they create colorful shapes and animals in a supportive, playful environment. Each class is designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and confidence-building.

Nature Rangers

1st - 4th / 3:00 - 4:00

Field by Blacktop

9 Classes @ $117

Questions? Email Tracy@naturerangers.org

Notes: All supplies included. Minimum enrollment is 4 kids; maximum is 12.

Nature Rangers’ after-school programs invite kids to explore, play, and grow through nature games, creative outdoor activities, and hands-on science. Each session intentionally invites children to connect with “The Wild Within”—building confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience—and “The Wild Beyond,” where curiosity leads them to observe patterns, explore cause and effect, and deepen their understanding of the natural world.