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.

INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN 

INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN 

GRADES 3 - 5

Get creative this winter with hands-on projects designed just for kids grades 3-5! From imaginative builds and seasonal crafts to fun DIY creations, every class encourages creativity, problem-solving and plenty of screen-free fun. Students will experiment with new materials and head home with something they're proud to have created. Kids will a make mini magnetic skating rink, snowman pencils and winter baubles, DIY trinket boxes and more! Max 8 students.

INSTRUCTOR: MEAGHAN TORRES

GRADES 3 - 5

INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN 

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

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

Create luminary ghosts and pumpkins to light up your Halloween season! In the first class we will create 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

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

Create slugs and snakes out of clay! Silly and fun creations to decorate with. 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

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

Make a turkey bowl by creating a pinch pot, tracing your hand in clay, and attaching them together for a cute turkey! Session one is creating, session two is glazing. Finished projects will be available the following week for pick-up at the Alden main office. Max students: 12

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

Create owl figurines and owl pinch pot bowls! Design your owl and decorate to create your own figurines and pinch pots to hold small items. Create in session one and glaze your creations in session two. Finished projects will be available for pick-up the following week at the Alden main office. Max students: 12

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

Build a box-style luminary with star cutouts to light up your winter nights! Create in session one and glaze your creations in session two. Finished projects will be available for pick-up the following week at the Alden main office. Max students: 12

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

Cut out and decorate fish template pieces to create parts of a fish that will be assembled (by your instructor after glazing) into a unique mobile! Create in session one and glaze your creations in session two. Finished projects will be available for pick-up the following week at the Alden main office. Max students: 12

INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG

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.

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.

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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.