Think of pom poms as soft fluffy building blocks that you can shape and design into just about anything. Students will learn to make pom pons of various sizes and styles to create unique gifts for family and friends, or keep for themselves. Create a dream pet, or a silly monster. Decorate your room or make keychains. The ideas are endless with pom poms. Don't miss out on this fun and easy class. All materials/supplies included in tuition. Max: 12 students
Grades 3 - 5 / 2025 Fall/Winter
Alden School
MONDAYS
GRADES 3 - 5
Chess is an art, a science, and a sport all rolled into one fun and exciting games for everyone. Great for students who love to play or would like to learn to play chess. Come join the fun and try to outwit your opponents. Max 12 students
NOTE: Due to limited enrollment in our Chess classes, we are asking families to register for Session One OR Session Two (not both) to provide for 24 total spots in the Chess program.
2 - 3 PM
MONDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN 2ND FLOOR TEAM ROOM
SEPT 22 - NOV 3 (No class Oct. 13)
$85
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN
2 - 3 PM
MONDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN 2ND FLOOR TEAM ROOM
NOV 10 - DEC 15
$85
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN
Tuesdays
GRADES 3 - 5
2 - 3 PM
TUESDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN 2nd FLOOR TEAM ROOM
SEPT 23 - OCT 28
$95
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN
2 - 3 PM
TUESDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN 2nd FLOOR TEAM ROOM
NOV 18 - JAN 6 (No class Dec. 23,30)
$95
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN
Thursdays
GRADES 3 - 5
Do you love to work with clay? Create pumpkins out of clay with a lid! The finished project can be used as a luminary or storage for treats and treasures! In the first class we will construct and in the second class we will glaze. Finished projects are returned the following week to the Alden main office for pick-up. All supplies and materials included. Max students: 12.
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS
2 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN CAF
OCT 2 & 9
$45
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Create a box with a lid or a pyramid shaped box with lid. Trace a design on paper then cut out the clay, join it together and decorate it with stamps or draw your own designs in clay. Come back the second week to glaze. Finished projects are returned the following week to the Alden main office for pick-up. Max students: 12
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS
2 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN CAF
NOV 6 & 13
$45
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Create a cone shaped tree luminary to light up your winter nights. Design your tree and personalize it with various stamps or create your own design in clay. Return the next week to glaze. Finished projects will be available the following week for pick-up at the Alden main office. Max students: 8
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS
2 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN CAF
DEC 4 & 11
$45
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Create your own pinch pot monster. It can be used to hold small items or just look cute or scary on a table or shelf! Create your monster in session one and glaze it in session two. Finished projects will be available for pick-up the following week at the Alden main office. Max students: 12
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS
2 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN CAF
JAN 8 & 15
$45
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
GRADES 3 - 5 Our Fun With Clay Instructor has added a series of ONE DAY Felting classes!
Create a soft and adorable pumpkin by binding wool together. A Pumpkin shape is created by condensing wool fibers together using a needle tool. We will discuss the process and steps to create the pumpkin. Pumpkins will be taken home the same day of class. All material and supply costs included. Max students: 8
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAY
1 AFTERNOON
ALDEN CAF
OCT 16
$25
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Create a turtle by binding wool together. The turtle shape is created by condensing wool fibers together using a needle tool. We will discuss the process and steps to create the turtle. The turtles will be taken home the same day of class. All material and supply costs included. Max students: 8
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAY
1 AFTERNOON
ALDEN CAF
NOV 20
$25
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Create a snowman out of wool by condensing fibers together with a needle tool. We will discuss the process and tools used to create a flat Snowman that can be used as a decoration to welcome Winter. Snowmen will be taken home the same day. Max students: 8
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAY
1 AFTERNOON
ALDEN CAF
DEC 18
$25
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Wednesday Evening Classes
GRADES 4 - 6
Home Alone Staying Safe prepares kids in Grades 4-6 for situations that can happen when staying home alone, from the unexpected knock on the door to the 911 emergency phone call. This fun and interactive program covers safety to and from school, phone and food safety, first aid, choking prevention, Heimlich maneuver and street smarts awareness training, basic self-defense techniques and lots of prevention! This class is serious made fun! Min 10 - Max 20. This class is two parts.
6 - 7:15 PM
WEDNESDAYS
2 EVENINGS
ALDEN CAF
OCT 9 & 16
$65
INSTRUCTOR: BETTE ANTONELLIS is a licensed practical nurse and a health educator for South Shore Safety. She teaches a variety of health education classes throughout the community.
INSTRUCTOR: DENISE LAIOSA - owner of Norwell Karate, co-founder of South Shore Safety and 5th degree black belt, has taught self-defense classes for the past fifteen years in medical and corporate settings, schools, neighborhoods, recreation centers and shelters.
BEFORE AND AFTER DARK GUIDELINES FOR ALDEN
Grade 3 – 5 After School Programs
COURSE CONFIRMATION - You will receive a course confirmation from Activenet when registering on-line. When the maximum enrollment is reached, a wait list will be offered. We will contact you directly if a space opens up on the Wait List. If the minimum enrollment is not met, registrants will be notified of the class cancellation and refunded tuition.
DISMISSAL NOTE - Please complete an electronic dismissal form on the Alden School website prior to the start of class for your Alden student indicating the name and dates for the class.
STUDENTS GO DIRECTLY TO CLASS - At dismissal time, students enrolled in a Before and After Dark class are to walk directly to the classroom/area specified by the course description.
PICK UP PROCESS - When the class ends, students will be walked to the Alden lobby entrance by their instructor for pick-up outside. Please pick up your child promptly as late fees do apply. If your child is going elsewhere after class (ie. to the library, Extended Day program) or being picked up by someone other than a parent, please send in written permission to the Before and After Dark instructor noting your child's name, the name of the class, and the date(s) permission is granted. You may also email our office with the information at Duxbeforeandafterdark@gmail.com.
IF CLASS IS CANCELLED - If an instructor has to cancel an after school class,an announcement is made at Alden telling students that the class is cancelled. A class cancellation email or phone message is also sent to the student’s family. To help avoid confusion, please review (in advance) the contingency plan that your child should follow if an after school class is cancelled. When Duxbury Public Schools are closed for the day or released early due to poor weather conditions, Before and After Dark classes are cancelled as well. Families will be notified of arrangements for make-up classes when the schools/Before and After Dark office re-opens.