GRADES 3 - 5

Have fun while you experience a different type of 2D or 3D art each day! Discover clay hand-building, printmaking, chalk pastels, markers, watercolors, mosaics, papermache, colored pencils, acrylics, charcoal, collages, oil pastels and tempera. Get creative and express yourself! There will be a different theme each class. All materials and supplies included in tuition. Limit 12 students.

• No class Oct. 14, 21 and Nov. 11

• No class Dec. 23, 30

INSTRUCTOR: KARINA RYAN 

GRADES 3 - 5

This new course will focus on all of the different Taylor Swift eras. Each class will dive into a specific era to learn about figurative language, text features, story elements, and more. We will also complete a Taylor Swift-themed craft that each Swiftie can take home at the end of class! All supplies and materials included. Note: The same content will be offered in Session One and in Session Two, please sign your student up for only one session. Max 12

• No Class Sept 30, Oct 14, Nov 11

• No Class Winter Break and Jan 20

INSTRUCTOR: ABBY ARMSTRONG

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

• No class Dec. 23, 30

INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN 

GRADES 3 - 5

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

INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN 

GRADES 3 - 5

Join Alden P.E. Teacher Doug Backlund for an after school class of PE inspired games, that will be fun but also help to increase your child's athletic ability and fitness. Classes will feature many of our students favorite PE games such as Capture the Flag, Hero Ball, Zombie Tag, Ultimate Frisbee, and Manhunt. Games will take place on Taylor field (Alden School PE field) and in the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors and utilize the PAC lobby and/or the Alden Gym. PLEASE NOTE THAT MR. BACKLUND'S FITNESS & GAMES IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE REC DEPARTMENT'S AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS. STUDENTS SHOULD REPORT TO THE PAC LOBBY FOR MR. BACKLUND'S FITNESS & GAMES!

INSTRUCTOR: DOUG BACKLUND

GRADES 3 - 5

Our Fun With Clay Instructor has added this special ONE DAY Decoupage Shells class! Choose from various patterns to create 3 gold rimmed bowls and/or hanging shells from oyster and clam shells. Each session students will work on a different theme, so sign up for one, two, or three sessions. All material and supply costs included. Max students: 12

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

GRADES 3 - 5

Do you love to work with clay? Roll leaves into clay to make three beautiful leaf impression bowls. Class one is creating and class two is glazing. The instructor will then take the clay creations for firing in the kiln and return them the following week to the Alden main office for pick up. Each session students will work on a different theme, so sign up for one or more sessions. All supplies and materials included. Max students: 12

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

Create a hand built mug to welcome in winter! Mugs are glazed with food safe glaze. Class one is creating and class two is glazing. Projects will be returned to Alden main office the following week for pick up. Each session students will work on a different theme, so sign up for one or more sessions. All materials and supplies included. Max students: 12

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

Use various stamps to create 3 pendants and small pinch pots to hold creations. Instructor will return pendants on a necklace chain so they will be ready to wear. Class one is creating, class two is glazing. Projects will be returned to Alden main office the following week for pick up. Each session students will work on a different theme, so sign up for one or more sessions. All materials and supplies included. Max students: 12

• No class Nov. 28, Dec. 5

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

GRADES 3 - 5

Join Alden P.E. Teacher Doug Backlund for an after school class of PE inspired games, that will be fun but also help to increase your child's athletic ability and fitness. Classes will feature many of our students favorite PE games such as Capture the Flag, Hero Ball, Zombie Tag, Ultimate Frisbee, and Manhunt. Games will take place on Taylor field (Alden School PE field) and in the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors and utilize the PAC lobby and/or the Alden Gym. PLEASE NOTE THAT MR. BACKLUND'S FITNESS & GAMES IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE REC DEPARTMENT'S AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS. STUDENTS SHOULD REPORT TO THE PAC LOBBY FOR MR. BACKLUND'S FITNESS & GAMES!

• No class Oct. 24th

INSTRUCTOR: DOUG BACKLUND

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 30. This class is two parts.

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.