After-School Activities
View the list of after-school activities for the fall semester below.
If clubs are scheduled to meet on a day when school is closed or if there are unforeseen closures, clubs will not meet.
At the end of the meeting times, students should be picked up at the front of the school or sent to the After School Program (which has a separate registration and fee). Please note that you must register for the After School Program on the ProCare website before utilizing ASP services. If you would like more information about the After School Program, please contact Ms. Rodriguez (jrodriguez@nwclassical.org)
SPRING 2O26 CLUBS
(more clubs may be added before date of registration!)
MONDAYS
BOARD GAMES CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Dean
Eligible grades: 2 - 4
Capacity: 10 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: For those students who did not get an opportunity to join us in the fall to play games, you will have another opportunity to do so! We will be playing the same games we did in the fall club. Students will be introduced to a variety of games to play with their schoolmates and Mrs. Dean. Playing games together is a fun way to sharpen cognitive, emotional, and social skills because playing games involves strategy, problem solving, good sportsmanship, communication, and teamwork. Students should come away with a love for playing games that hopefully will transcend outside of school!
CHESS CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Kirby-Smith
Eligible grades: 2 - 5
Capacity: 16 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: Do you love chess? Then this club is for you! Join your friends for fun and friendly competitive play. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome. Come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy the game!
LEGO CLUB
Moderator: Ms. McHughes
Eligible grades: 3 - 5
Capacity: 16 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: Attention all aspiring Master Builders! Create new worlds with new friends during Lego Club! Each week, students will tackle a build challenge to test their innovation and eye for design. The club will also work together as a team to create larger masterpieces.
MIDDLE SCHOOL & JV QUIZ BOWL
Moderator: Dr. Smith, Mr. McGee, Mr. Schott
Eligible grades: 6 - 10
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: Quiz Bowl is a game in which two teams square off, competing to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including literature, history, science, math, sports, pop culture, etc. Our Middle School team will compete against other middle schools north of Atlanta, and our JV team will compete with freshman and sophomores from high schools north of Atlanta. As teams, we will attend 1-2 competitions each semester.
WEDNESDAYS
CRAFTING CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. McLeod and Mrs. Hoffman
Eligible grades: 4 - 6
Capacity: 25 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January ##
End date: May ##
Fee: $100
Program Description: Crafting Club is a fun, creative space where kids can explore their imagination, learn new skills, and create with their hands. Each meeting gives students the chance to work with a variety of materials: paper, fabric, recycled items, paint, and more, while learning simple crafting techniques and expressing their own unique ideas.
COMEDY CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Kinnett
Eligible grades: 7 - 11
Capacity: 15 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January ##
End date: May ##
Fee: $100
Program Description: Upper School Comedy Club is a space for students who enjoy clean and intelligent humor. Members write original sketches and stand-up to workshop and perform for others. Students build confidence and turn quick minds into quick wit.
KILOMETER KIDS RUNNING CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Bermann and Mrs. Faix,
Eligible grades: 3 - 5
Capacity: 25 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: Kilometer kids is a game-based curriculum that is designed to teach kids about goal setting, healthy habits, respect, and community building by exposing them to the sport of running. Over the course of the 10-week season, the goal for every Kilometer Kid is to run a cumulative 13.1 miles through structured games and short runs. Being a Kilometer Kid is not about running the fastest or winning the race. Instead, it's all about working hard, being kind, and having fun while finding joy in the process of physical activity.
JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
Moderator: Mr. Schott, Mrs. Hinton, Ms. Eubanks
Eligible grades: 7 - 11
Capacity: 20
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: The JCL is a student organization that focuses on spreading appreciation for the ancient Greco-Roman cultures through various activities. However, the longer (and more accurate) answer is that the JCL is anything that you want it to be! For more academically-inclined students, we offer Academic Testing (with recognition and the possibility of monetary rewards at convention) and Certamen. For artists, we have visual arts competitions that range from sculpting to photography to jewelry. For athletes, we have Ludi (team sports) & Olympika (individual sports) that also offer awards to take home. We also have plenty of community service and leadership opportunities that members enjoy, and no matter what your strengths are, we’re all united under a social community that will welcome you with open arms.
YOUTH YOGA (K-2)
Moderator: Mrs. Yandle
Eligible grades: K - 2
Capacity: 24 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: Let's learn to move our bodies with our breath to relieve tension, build flexibility, core strength, and balance. After moving we'll learn to be still, breathe even deeper, and meditate on truth, beauty, and goodness! Literature read alouds that focus on a virtue will be the theme of each class. Taught by a certified 300hr instructor from Yoga Abbey. Bring your own yoga mat and towel(s) that we'll use as a prop and/or blanket.
THURSDAYS
BOOKS & CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Moderator: Ms. Dello Joio
Eligible grades: 5 - 8
Capacity: 15 students
Meeting time: Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: A club to discuss your favorite books and share ideas with peers. A chance to also write your own creative stories, comics, and illustrations.
BALLROOM DANCE CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Battista
Eligible grades: 7 - 11
Capacity: 30 students
Meeting time: Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: The Ballroom Dancing Club invites students in grades 7–11 to learn classic partner dances in a fun and welcoming environment. Students build confidence, coordination, and poise while practicing styles such as waltz, foxtrot, and swing. No prior dance experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and move.
YOUTH YOGA (3-6)
Moderator: Mrs. Yandle
Eligible grades: 3 - 6
Capacity: 24 students
Meeting time: Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: Let's learn to move our bodies with our breath to relieve tension, build flexibility, core strength, and balance. After moving we'll learn to be still, breathe even deeper, and meditate on truth, beauty, and goodness! Literature read alouds that focus on a virtue will be the theme of each class. Taught by a certified 300hr instructor from Yoga Abbey. Bring your own yoga mat and towel(s) that we'll use as a prop and/or blanket.
FRIDAYS
UPPER SCHOOL YOGA CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Yandle
Eligible grades: 7 - 11
Capacity: 24 students
Meeting time: Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: Let's learn to move our bodies with our breath to relieve tension, build flexibility, core strength, and balance. After moving we'll learn to be still, breathe even deeper, and meditate on truth, beauty, and goodness! Literature read alouds that focus on a virtue will be the theme of each class. Taught by a certified 300hr instructor from Yoga Abbey. Bring your own yoga mat and towel(s) that we'll use as a prop and/or blanket.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Moderator: Ms. Janad
Eligible grades: 9 - 11
Capacity: 20
Meeting time: Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: The photography program invites Upper School students (Grades 9-11) to explore photography as both a technical craft and a powerful form of expression. Open to all experience levels, the program introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography, including composition, lighting, manual camera settings, and photo editing. Through student-led projects, students will practice capturing images that tell stories and develop their unique artistic voice. All cameras and equipment are provided.
Students in this program are also invited to photograph school events, such as Athletic and Fine Arts events and NCA socials, for use in the yearbook & to be shared on NCA social media accounts.
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Kirby-Smith
Eligible grades: 5 - 8
Capacity: 20
Meeting time: Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January
End date: May
Fee: $100
Program Description: Come learn the game of volleyball in a fun and encouraging environment! This club is ideal for beginners and intermediate players who want to strengthen their skills and understanding of the sport. Students will learn and practice proper technique, game rules, and team strategies through guided instruction and engaging activities. Sessions will include warm-ups, drills, and friendly scrimmages. Bring your energy, a positive attitude, and get ready to play!.