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 / 2026 SPRING
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, families may only 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
FEBRUARY 23 -MARCH 30
$85
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN
2 - 3 PM
MONDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN 2ND FLOOR TEAM ROOM
APRIL 13- JUNE 1
$85
No class April 20, May 25
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN
Tuesdays
GRADES 3 - 5
Think of pom poms as soft fluffy building blocks
2 - 3 PM
TUESDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN ROOM 226
FEB 24 - MARCH 31
$95
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN
Think of pom poms as soft fluffy building blocks
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
2 - 3 PM
TUESDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN ROOM 226
APRIL 14 - MAY 26
$95
No class April 21
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!
2 -3 PM
TUESDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN PAC LOBBY
APRIL 28 - JUNE 2
$85
INSTRUCTOR: DOUG BACKLUND
Thursdays
GRADES 3 - 5
Owl Wall Hangings
Do you love to work with clay? Create an owl wall hanging by cutting out shapes in clay and forming them into an owl . Come back to second session to glaze. Owls will be returned the following week to be picked up at Alden Main Office. 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
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS
2 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN ROOM 116
FEBRUARY 26 & MARCH 5
$45
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Pinch Pot Face Planters
Do you love to work with clay? Create a face planter to hold a plant that will be the hair for your creation. Session one will be creating and session two will be glazing. Planters will be returned the following week to be picked up at Alden main office. 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
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS
2 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN ROOM 116
MARCH 19 & APRIL 2
$45
No class March 26
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Fish Wall Pockets
Do you love to work with clay? Create a fish wall pocket that can hold a small plant or found items from the beach or woods! Session one will be to create and session two to glaze. Items will be returned the following week to be picked up at Alden main office. 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
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS
2 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN ROOM 116
APRIL 9 & 16
$45
INSTRUCTOR: PAULA BORG
Nature Inspired Hanging Bird Bath
Do you love to work with clay? Create a beautiful bird bath to hang in a tree or a Shepard’s hook. Create in first session and glaze at second session. Instructor will assemble and return for pick up the following week at Alden main office. 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
2 - 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS
2 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN ROOM 116
APRIL 30 & MAY 14
$45
No class May 7
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!
2 -3 PM
THURSDAYS
6 AFTERNOONS
ALDEN PAC LOBBY
APRIL 2 - MAY 21
$85
No class April 23, May 7
INSTRUCTOR: DOUG BACKLUND
Thursday Evening
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.
6 - 7:15 PM
THURSDAYS
2 EVENINGS
ALDEN CAF
APRIL 9 & 16
$60
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.