West Springfield PTA Enrichment Programs

SPRING 2025

TUESDAYS

Groovy Guitar (K-4th)

Students will participate in a music group. Students will learn about the instrument as well as how to play in a music group.   

FREE Rental instrument and curriculum included!  Instruments and music are intended for in class AND at home practice.  Rental Instrument must be returned at the last class.

 

Fine Arts Medium Exploration!  (1st-6th)

Join us for a week of creative fun while we explore different fine art mediums! Each day we will focus on a new fine art medium: pottery, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Learn how real artists create their portfolios with this diverse array of mediums and find your new favorite form of art! 

 

Mini Kickers Soccer (K-5th)

Love the Ball Mini Kickers Soccer will be the first and best soccer experience for many children where players will have fun, learn moves and play soccer. The program is based around fun fantasy based themes such as pirates, spaceships and superheroes. The curriculum introduces dribbling, shooting and changing of direction all while making new friends, interacting with peers, the coach and props. We ensure that your kids will love our classes and learn to Love the Ball.




WEDNESDAYS

Cooking: Baroody’s No Bake Bonanza  (K-6th)

In this session, children will get to learn in a no-bake no-stove cooking class designed for appetizers, dips, wraps, salads, finger foods, sandwiches, smoothies, desserts, and more! The young chefs will get their hands moving and taste buds singing as we dive into different culinary techniques, presentation, and easy to repeat at home recipes. Get those chef hats on, whisks ready, and appetites big for our new Mix & Munch No Bake Bonanza Class. 

 

Science: Potions & Explosions!  (K-6th)

Let’s have fun with Chemistry! In this program, we will create “magic” potions and exciting chemical reactions that will blow your mind. Erupt a volcano, make indoor snow, grow crystals, blast a rocket into the air, and more. We will learn about the states of matter and how things change with mixtures, solutions and chemical reactions. Join us to channel your inner Professor Snape!

 

Tumbling (K-6th)

Our tumblers will learn tumbling basics, flexibility and beginning/intermediate level skills such as rolls, cartwheels and back bends. Core strength and balance are incorporated to build strength and coordination. Students will improve on their gymnastics skills, balance and increase strength through movement exercises while having a great time! Comfortable fitted clothing and athletic/tennis shoes are required. Family & friends are invited to a mini showcase of skills learned on the last day of class.

 

Run Club  (1st-6th)

RunFit Kidz is designed to teach youths of all fitness levels about proper running mechanics, nutrition/hydration, pacing and goal setting. The class will include dynamic warm-ups, strengthening and speed drills, form, stretching and plenty of games. Our commitment is for children at all levels to run better, faster, and smarter and for the students to end the 7 or 8-week program with increased running knowledge and enhanced love for being active. The program concludes with a 5k run/walk that is held locally.

Layout:

-RunFit Kidz is a coed program designed for students in grades 1st–6th

-There is little to no emphasis on competition. The focus is to introduce and engender a passion for running and fitness.

-Each week will be new activities that relate to the daily topic, nutrition tip of the day, and endurance run to prepare for the 5K Celebration Run.

Each session will include:

-Warm-up

-Dynamic Stretching

-Running Games

-General Strength Drills

-Endurance Run

-Cool Down

Nutrition Tip of the Day Intensity and number of repetitions may increase each week as participants develop new skills and endurance.




THURSDAYS

Lego® WeDo 2.0: Zooland Robotics  (1st-4th)

Children will use LEGO® WeDo kits to craft their favorite animals, from mighty jungle beasts to fun sea creatures. Each animal-themed robot challenges their creativity and enhances problem-solving skills. Alongside building these zoological machines, they’ll learn how to program robotic components like motors, hubs, and sensors using Scratch based programming.

 

Chess  (K-6th)

Learn chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy (formerly Magnus Chess Academy), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visitchessacademy.com.

 

Flag Football  (1st-6th)

Flag football is the fun way to play the great sports, no helmets, no pads and no tackling means zero injuries and tons of FUN. Tons of tag games are played such as capture the flag, farmers and foxes, sharks and minnows to increase speed and agility. Passing, throwing and catching drills are also played.

 

All Star Drama Club w/ Musical Elements: Spring Edition (K-3rd)

In this class, young performers step into Moonlit Wings' Drama Club!

Dive into new lessons every season with fresh scripts of comedy, drama, and hilarious improv games. Sharpen speech, stage presence, and teamwork through theatre. Parents are invited to a mini-performance during the final class.

Drama Club is where creative kids make lasting friendships and keep the fun going, season after season.



 


 

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