Academic Transition Classes |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Algebra 1 Review | 1:00 - 2:30 pm
(Appropriate for students having had 1 year of Algebra)
Rising 8th-10th graders
During the course of these sessions, students will have the opportunity to review the core Algebra I concepts: simplifying algebraic expressions, factoring algebraic expressions, and working with alge... |
| High School 101-Transitioning to the Upper School | 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Rising 9th and 10th graders. Recommended, but not required.
For new students and current MFS students transitioning to the Upper School
Topics covered: Student government, club structure, service learning, Quakerism, MFW and worship sharing, sports, locker rooms, After School Su... |
| Intro to Algebra | 9:00 - 10:30 am
For rising 7th and 8th graders
During the course of these sessions, students will practice working with integers, solving linear equations, learning exponent rules and working with slope and graphing. These concepts will then be applied solving word problems. Word problem activit... |
| Life in the Middle School @ MFS: A Fun Introduction | 1:00 - 2:30 pm
For new students only!
Rising 6th-7th graders
Recommended, but not required.
Topics covered: Campus, schedule, Meeting House visit, locker rooms, learning how to use the library, DHC, who to go to with problems/questions, what is advisory, activities, lockers, sports options, ex... |
| Middle School Essay Writing 1 | 9:00 - 10:30 am
For rising 5th and 6th graders, these sessions will guide students through the ins and outs of preparing for, writing, and revising the four main types of essays they encounter in middle school:
Descriptive
Cause and effect
Narrative
Persuasive
The course will also touch on w... |
| Middle School Essay Writing 2 | 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders, these sessions will help students become more comfortable with crafting academic writing. They will explore organizational approaches and work to adopt an appropriate academic tone using proper mechanics and grammar. Students will also learn... |
| Navigating Google Docs and Sharing-Y | 10:45 am- 12:15 pm
Middle school students need to have competency in a variety of technological ways in order to be successful at MFS. This class will help new students to MFS as well as rising students to the next grade level. Knowing what is expected of them and how to use Google docs and myMFS o... |
| Pre-Algebra Drills and Problem-Solving Skills | 9:00 - 10:30 am
For rising 5th graders
Students will review and strengthen the ease with which they use basic facts, concentrating on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers. Basics, such as using decimal forms of numbers, will also be reviewed. In addition, students... |
| Pre-Algebra Review | 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
For rising 6th graders
Students will review and strengthen the ease with which they use basic facts, concentrating on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and decimal forms of numbers. Basics, such as using operations with fraction and mixed nu... |
| Study Skills 1 | 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
For rising 5th and 6th graders
Students will learn new strategies to manage their academic, social, and extracurricular lives. They will learn how to manage their time, organize materials, read and listen actively, take good notes, and prepare for and take tests. Skills will... |
| Study Skills 2 | 9:00 - 10:30 am
For rising 7th and 8th graders
This course builds upon the strategies learned in Study Skills, Level 1 and focuses on helping students understand executive functioning strategies and best practices that help them to be successful in class and in their personal lives. Other topic... |
| Study Skills HS | 1:00 - 2:30 pm
For rising 9th and 10th graders
Students entering high school have increased responsibility to manage their own academic, extra-curricular, and personal lives. These sessions will provide students with a collection of skills and strategies essential for academic success – setting... |
Fall 2017 After School Clubs |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Projects Club | Grades 3 - 5
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Are you creative? Do you love to learn? Do you want to study something you really care about, but your class isn’t studying it right now? Then this club is for you! Students will choose their own projects based on their interests. Then we’ll use books and com... |
| Theatre Club (Gr 2-5) | Grades 2 - 5
Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
“In the Spotlight” Theatre club will explore the thrilling world of live Improvisation through engaging theatre games and fun acting exercises. Expect to get a crash course in theatre basics like public speaking skills and creative character choices. This cl... |
Fall 2018 LS After School Clubs-MFS Only |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Cultural Crafts Club | Grades K - 1
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Do you love art and culture? Come explore different cultures and traditions in the Cultural Crafts Club. We will learn about different cultures from around the world and create our own renditions of some traditional crafts from these areas. We explore with pain... |
| Field Hockey Club | Grades 3 - 5
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Come learn the game of field hockey while having fun! Students should bring their own sticks, mouth guards and goggles. Sneakers and shin guards should be worn.
Teacher: Sarah Rotter – MFS 4th Grade Teacher
Cost: $ 140.00
Class meets on the MFS Fields ... |
| Gymnastic Club | Grades 1 - 4
Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Do you leap, or bounce around your house or the playground? Do you want to learn how to do a handstand or cartwheel or make yours a ‘perfect 10’? In this club, you will jump high on trampolines, swing fast on the bars and much more. Come be a part of the gym... |
| Imagiknit Club | Grades 2 - 5
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Get ready for summer by knitting your own gear and accessories! Whether you are starting a new hobby or want to build on your skills by learning new stitches and creating more projects, come join the fun! Needles, looms and yarn will be provided during the cl... |
| Mosaics Club | Grades PK - 1
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Come out and explore the world of mosaics! Together we will create our own mosaics in many different sizes and with varying materials. We will also discuss the history of these arts and all the different ways and materials used to create them.
Teacher:... |
| Robotics Club | Grades 3 - 5
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
The robotics fun continues...
Explore the exciting world of robotics! In this hands-on club, children will develop analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills as we work in teams to design and assemble various robotic creatures. We'll use batteri... |
| Running Club | Grades 2 - 5
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
This club will provide students an opportunity to exercise and learn about the joys of running. Students will participate in a variety of running activities such as jogging, running a race, playing tag games, running obstacle courses, etc. The course will als... |
| Tea Party Club | Grades PK - 1
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Come explore the world of fine dining and culture of tea parties! We will set a regal table, design our fancy attire, practice our curtsies, bows, manners, and prepare our own food. We will also take some time to sample and discuss the varieties and uses of ... |
| Tellin' Stories Club | Grades 3 - 5
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Students will have fun learning storytelling techniques and telling stories. Some people are natural storytellers and some have great stories inside them, waiting and ready to come out. This club is for both! We will plan, write, and tell stories from our imagi... |
Fall 2019 LS After School Clubs-MFS ONLY |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Basketball Club | Grades 3 - 5
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Students will have fun developing basketball skills including shooting, passing, dribbling, defense and team play. Each club session will include skills and a scrimmage.
Teacher: Ted Quinn – MFS 3rd Grade Teacher
Cost: $ 145.00
Meeting: Class meets in... |
| Engineering is Elementary Club | Grades 4 - 5
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:5 pm
Engineering is Elementary (eie.org) is an award-winning engineering curriculum for elementary school children developed by the Boston Museum of Science. This after school eie unit (Engineering Adventures) is an exercise in humanitarian engineering, a growing... |
| Games From Around The World | Grades 3 - 5
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Have you ever played Kho Kho? Rugby? You know what shadows are, but did you know that “shadows” is a game? We will play these and many more games from around the world. In each club session, students will learn about the countries and cultures that different ga... |
| Nature Club (K-2) | Grades K - 2
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Get your comfortable clothes and shoes because we’re going to the woods! Students will explore the woods behind MFS. Students will observe animals, the life around a pond and stream, will build forts, and will enjoy the changing seasons.
Teacher: Ted Quinn... |
Fall 2019 MS After School Clubs - MFS ONLY |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| MS Chess Club | Grades 6 - 8
3:20 - 4:35 pm
Room: MS/US Room 17
Cost: $150/student
The Knight School brings Coach Luke and Coach Ty to the Middle School. We had a great first year working with MS students and are looking to continue the momentum. Coach Luke invites every player, new to the game or seasoned, t... |
Fall 2020 LS After School Clubs - MFS ONLY |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Lower School Virtual Play Club | Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Virtual Play Club (Drama/Theater)
Grades 3-5
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
MFS Teacher: Jenny Torgerson
Min: 6 students
Max: 10 students
Class fee is $145 and meets on the following dates:
10/8
10/15
10/22
10/29
11/5
11/12
11/19
Join us for a zoom play! We put... |
| Virtual Chess Club | Grades 2-5, Grades 6 - 8
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join The Knight School chess program! Students will gain academic confidence analytical ability, personal integrity, chess friends, and a smarter self-identity.
Teacher: Coach Luke- The Knight School
Cost: $190.00 (each virtual session... |
| Virtual Drama Club | Virtual Drama Club
Grade 2
Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
MFS Teacher: Jenny Torgerson
Min: 6 students
Max: 12 students
Class fee is $145 and meets on the following dates: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
This club will be an opportunity for budding actors to work on their skill... |
| Virtual Royal Pals Party | Virtual Royal Pals Party
Grades PS, PK, K and Gr. 1
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Teacher: Partner program – Brooke Burns
Min: 4 students
Max: 10 students
Class fee is $135 and meets on the following dates:
10/14
10/21
10/28
11/4
11/11
11/18
Calling all princes, princesses and court jest... |
| Virtual STEAM Class - Atomic Art with Science Explorers | Virtual STEAM class – “Atomic Art” with Science Explorers
Grades 2 - 5
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Teacher: Partner program - Science Explorers staff
Min: 8 students
Max: 10 students
Class fee is $140 and meets on the following dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
Art and science go hand-in... |
Junior and Senior Scholar PM Scheduling |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Art-JS/SS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Everything art...every day is different. Come create with your friends. |
| Board Games-JS/SS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Life, Monopoly, Sequence, Sum Swamp and more. We've got all the games to play with your friends. Board games teach critical social skills at different developmental stages. |
| Book Club-JS/SS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Students will pick a book together and spend the week reading and discussing characters, plot development and more. Literary choices will be driven by those registered. |
| Drama and Improv-JS/SS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Whether on the stage or behind the scenes, drama and improv can be a wonderful form of self-expression. Studetns will have a chance to play improv games, explore choreography, music, dance and more. |
| Foodie-JS/SS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Like to eat? Then this class is for you. We will cook and taste-test all sorts of cuisine. Let's explore the world of food together. Bring your appetite! |
| Free Swim-JS/SS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Children in age appropriate groups have time to simply play games in the pool and try out some new strokes with friends. A swim assessment is required of every child in the pool. |
| Sports-JS/SS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Sports and PE Games and Athletic Training for Senior Scholars when you just can't get enough. The fun continues in the afternoon with Mr. Hagerthey. |
| STEM-JS/SS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Apprentice engineers - get ready to design, build, break-down and start over. Hands-on team activities will keep everyone engaged for hours. |
Junior Scholars |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| American Sign Language | Time: AM Core class
This interactive and captivating class will teach your child new ASL topics each day (e.g. greetings, commonly used signs, emotions, family members, animals, foods, places, colors, hobbies, and more). |
| Bridging the Gap | Time: AM Core class
Students will work in teams to design and construct a bridge made out of balsa wood by going over the engineering design process, drawing scaled blueprints, and examining how truss distributes a load. |
| Build your Graphic Design Portfolio | Time: AM Core class
Students learn the "ins and outs" of graphic design using the industry’s leading software Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop. Students will create their own website with their personal portfolio incorporating typography, color theory, and composition. |
| Chess with The Knight School - JS | Time: AM Core class
Coach Luke invites every player, new to the game or not, to join in as they use super-fun teaching methods such as fast chess clock-slapping games, zany chess videos, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands for tactics mastery, chess puzzlers for treats, driving m... |
| Child and Babysitter Safety Course-JS | Time: AM Core class
3 days class instruction, 2 days lab environment
This 8-hour Child and Babysitter Safety Course will include training on the following topics: safety and injury prevention, leadership, playtime, basic caregiving, CPR and First Aid. At the conclusion of this program students w... |
| Disney Imagineering | Time: AM Core class
Walt Disney's research and development department has been responsible for the creation, design, and construction of Disney theme parks worldwide. Based on collaboration between Khan Academy and Disney, this curriculum will share a wide range of skills from story development a... |
| Escape Room-JS | Time: AM
Over the course of the week, students will use the immersive learning platform of Breakout EDU to hone skills in codebreaking and puzzle solving. With these skills at their disposal, Junior Scholars will work in teams over the course of the week to develop their very own Escape Room. ... |
| Field Hockey | Time: AM Core class
Come prepared to learn the basics of youth field hockey. Purchasing a new stick is not required for participation. |
| Golf PLP (Play Learn Play) | Time: AM Core Class
Whether you are new to the game of golf or just looking to improve your game, Golf PLP is the way to learn the greatest game on earth. The PLP program will begin with playing, whether it’s a Drive, Chip, and Putt competition or an MFS campus 9-hole Weinstein designed course. A... |
| Jewelry Design and Wearable Art | Time: AM Core class
Students will work in the woodshop with a variety of materials (i.e., metals, enamel, wood, glass, resin) to create one-of-a-kind art to wear and give as gifts. |
| Let's Get Cooking | Time: AM Core class
Reading recipes and planning meals - cooking requires good timing, science, creativity and sometimes a little luck. We'll compile a recipe book for the end of the week. |
| Minecraft Architecture-JS | Time: AM Core Class
Using the wildly popular game Minecraft, learn how buildings are imagined, designed, and assembled. You will draft and design physical blueprints which are then used to create structures in the Minecraft world. Learn about resource management by gathering the natural resources... |
| Progressions in Virtual Reality | Time: AM Core class
As a well-established technology, VR has set a new standard for where we can go, what we can see, and how we can work with it. Join us in this new virtual world where we will begin work in the arts and sciences. Multiple sets of goggles will be shared in small groups. |
| Roblox Editor: Make your own Obby Game | Time: AM Core class
Learn to work in Roblox Studio, an immersive game engine that can be accessed from any device. You'll learn the technical skills to implement Roblox Studio's many tools as well as the fundamentals of video game design to complete your very own shiny obstacle course! Analyze ot... |
| TBP Racquet Sports | Time: AM Core class
Featuring the greatest trifecta ever: Tennis, Badminton, and Pickleball (TBP)! That’s right - participants will play three of the greatest racquet sports ever. The program will include competitive play in the beginning and end of each class with skill instruction in between. |
| The Archimedes Principle: Physics behind Hot Air Balloons | Time: AM Core class
Did you know that hot air is lighter than cool air? That's the simple fact that allows hot air balloons to fly. But why are they so big? Come learn about the science and history behind this unusual mode of transportation. |
| The Art of Mobile Photography | Time: AM Core class
Photographs should be a visual representation of your voice. Images should speak and induce emotion. Students will learn new techniques that turn good ideas into great photographs. We will cover everything from lighting techniques and composition to editing and post production... |
| Vets in Training: "Interns" - JS | Time: AM Core class
The HousePaws Vets in Training Program provides hands-on, experience-based veterinary education to each student. The “Interns” course for our Junior Scholars will include specialty subjects at a level which is appropriate for this age group.
Teacher: HousePaws Educator |
Mini and Youth Scholar PM Scheduling |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Art-MS/YS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Everything art...every day is different. Come create with your friends. |
| Board Games-MS/YS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Life, Monopoly, Sequence, Sum Swamp and more. We've got all the games to play with your friends. Board games teach critical social skills at different developmental stages. |
| Free Swim-MS/YS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Children in age appropriate groups have time to simply play games in the pool and try out some new strokes with friends. A swim assessment is required of every child in the pool. |
| Garden Dig-MS/YS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Let's get a little dirty. We'll have time to plant seeds and watch them grow. Composting and worms will be part of the fun. |
| Imaginative Play-MS/YS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Whether it's costume dress up or putting on a play written by the kids themselves, this will be the most improvisational class in the schedule. |
| Music-MS/YS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
We'll dance, we'll listen, we'll drum and tap and play. Music inspires creativity and builds confidence. |
| Sports-MS/YS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Sports and PE Games when you just can't get enough. The fun continues in the afternoon with Mr. Hagerthey |
| STEM-MS/YS | Time: PM Activity Block 1 or 2
Little engineers - get ready to design, build, break-down and start over. Hands-on group activities will keep everyone engaged for hours. |
Mini Scholars |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Angles of Art | Time: Am Core class
Art and math intersect in so many ways. As one example, students will learn about the Fibonacci spiral, the "Rule of Thirds," and how this is seen throughout nature. |
| Birds Birds Birds | Time: AM Core class
Our feathered friends deserve some attention, too. Did you know there are more than 18,000 species of birds in the world? |
| Clay Creatures | Time: AM Core class
Students will shape their own creatures from polymer clay. It will then be baked so that each piece can be uniquely painted with acrylic paint. |
| Coding with Robotics | Time: AM Core class
The fun will begin with symbols and directives so that children will slowly grasp what steps are taken to “teach” or “program” a robot to move, an animation to play, and an application to run. We will be using dash and dot, bee boots and Jimu. For visual coding we will work wi... |
| Drama & Creative Movement-MS | Time: AM Core class
In this course, students will use their imaginations to create characters, and learn to move their bodies to the beat of a variety of music. Children will gain confidence in this self-expression while also exploring the art of storytelling. |
| Flags and National Symbols from Around the World | Time: AM Core class
Every country has a flag to represent their homeland. Why are these important symbols for people around the world? Students will discover all different forms of national symbols that have varied meaning across the continents. We will spend the week exploring and understanding... |
| Heroes and Monsters in Greek Mythology | Time: AM Core class
From the ancient greeks came some of the most well-known stories in the world. We will explore monsters and heroes such as Cyclopes, Hercules, Gorgons, and Prometheus through stories and art. |
| Invention Convention: The Design Thinking Process | Time: AM Core class
What’s your big idea? We’ll show you what to do with that big idea and how to take it through design and testing. Learn about the design thinking process and make mistakes along the way. It's okay, and a critical part of the process. |
| Karate with National Karate Institute/Moorestown-MS | Time: AM Core class
This 5-day class will introduce the basics in the martial arts discipline. In partnership with the National Karate Institute/ Moorestown, this class emphasizes their philosophy of humility, concentration, integrity, indomitable spirit, perseverance, respect, obedience, and sel... |
| Meteorology | Time: Am Core class
Where does rain come from? What causes thunder and lightning? Why is summer so hot? Our curiosity about the weather will lead our study of the Earth’s atmosphere. We will study rain, wind, temperature, and weather patterns, and try to make our own weather predictions. We will ... |
| Safari Expedition | Time: Am Core class
We will take a journey to the African savannah where we will keep a journal about animals, and discover the different trees and grasses that grow there. |
| Scavenger Hunt | Time: AM Core class
With clues and puzzles, children will love solving the riddles and finding the prizes. You'll be thinking and having fun in teams and on your own. |
| Secrets of Ancient Egypt | Time: AM Core class
We will discover the life and attitudes of the ancient Egyptians, including their practice of mummification, pharaohs, pyramid building, the Sphinx, and hieroglyphics. We will also go in search of Egyptian treasure, and learn about King Tut—the famous boy king. |
| Swim Instruction & PE/Field Games-MS | Time: Rotating AM Core class
While students are spending half of this block in the pool (75 minutes), the other half of the time is spent playing fun sports games out on the fields or in the gym during hot or inclement weather. Depending on interests of children, there will be flexibility in the ... |
| Very Hungry Caterpillar Collage | Time: AM Core class
Students will learn about Eric Carle's unique artistic style of collage. And then they will create! |
| Vets in Training: “Pre-Vet Techs” | Time: AM Core class
By embracing the human-animal bond through interaction and education, the HousePaws Vets in Training Program provides hands-on, experience-based veterinary education to each student. The “Pre-Vet Techs” course for our Mini Scholars will include an investigation of animals, Ow... |
Senior Scholars |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Child and Babysitter Safety Course-SS | Time: AM Core Class
Grades 6 - 9
3 days of class instruction; 2 days lab environment
This 8-hour Child and Babysitter Safety Course will include training on the following topics: safety and injury prevention, leadership, playtime, basic caregiving, CPR and First Aid. At the conclusion of this... |
| Digital Storytelling | Time: AM Core Class
Digital storytelling will focus on the planning, storyboard design and scripting of interactive media productions. Students will look at the storytelling, layout & design, and documentation. Narrative scripts and design will be developed with an emphasis on scene design, chara... |
| eSports Gamecasting | Time: AM Core Class
If you are passionate about gaming this course is for you! Participants will create a YouTube channel where they will develop an engaging online presence as a gamecaster. |
| Fortnite Game Development and Unreal Engine Level Design | Don't just play Fortnite—unleash the power of the game development tool used to create it. With Unreal Engine by Epic Games, you'll design your own Fortnite-inspired levels while discovering gameplay strategies, game mechanics, team-building, and level-design analysis in Fortnite. Use your new skill... |
| Intro to Essential French Through Storytelling | Time: AM Core Class
Do you want to have fun developing your storytelling skills while acquiring a new language spoken on all seven continents? At the end of this course, you will speak enough French to tell a simple story from start to finish. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of c... |
| Introduction to the World of Business Management | Time: AM Core Class
What are the elements of a successful business? Whether your dream is to start your own company or to climb the corporate ladder, certain skills and knowledge will be essential. We will explore topics including planning, budgeting, hiring, marketing and customer service, as we... |
| Let's Get Psyched: Exploring Behavior and the Mind | Time: AM Core Class
This will be a fun week of exploring human behavior and the mind. Get a jump on understanding others, and most importantly yourself. |
| Logic Games & Strategy Puzzles | Time: AM Core Class
This class will be as much fun to teach as it will be for students to take. Those who are critical, yet creative thinkers will do well and feel challenged by the exercises and insights. From spatial and sequential reasoning to testing and analyzing outcomes, students will lear... |
| Mock Trial -Full Day | THIS IS A FULL DAY CLASS
Scholars will take a case from a series of assumed facts to a jury’s decision. Through research and collaborative work, students will learn about the legal system, the role of the prosecution and defense in trial cases, and how to properly prepare and present oral argumen... |
| Model Congress | Time: AM Core Class
Model Congress will give scolars an opportunity to make laws and, much like sausage making, it may not be pretty. The scholars will be faced with a crisis which requires legislation. As they work through the process, they will have to sway popular opinion by giving interview... |
| Model United Nations - French Revolution - Full Day | Time: AM/PM Core Class
Don’t miss this summer’s MUN case. Sign up early. Limited space available!
Don’t miss this summer’s MUN case. Sign up early. Limited space available! This year's Historical JCC (Joint Crisis Committee) will be the French Revolution. Will the Third Estate success in set... |
| Moot Court- Full Day | Time: AM/PM Core Class
Moot Court simulates the appellate court setting. Students become knowledgeable about existing legal controversies, prepare legal briefs, and present a case before a mock judicial panel. By learning to read cases, draft briefs, and make oral arguments, students gain insight... |
Spring 2018 After School Clubs-MFS Only |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Acting Club (PK-Gr 1) | Grades PK - 1
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
This is the perfect opportunity for very young performers to make their first foray onto the stage! Students will have the opportunity to play drama games, create original characters and explore what it means to tell a story.
Teacher: Jenny Torgerson ... |
| Animal Lovers Club (Gr PK-K) | Grades PK - K
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Come explore many different types of animals in Animal Lover’s Club! We will learn different animals through crafts, games, and activities, then share information to further our learning and interest!
Teachers: Jessica Durdin – MFS PK Teacher ... |
| Around the World Club | Grades K - 2
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Come experience different areas of the our world. Each week we will take a look at a new place, learn to say “hello” in the native language and some weeks even try some of that culture’s food. Enjoy different activities that allow us to experience a glimpse of... |
| Chess Club O | Grades 3 - 5
Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:30 pm
The Knight School chess program brings their expertise to MFS. Coach Luke returns with more chess, more lessons, and more fun. Students will gain academic confidence analytical ability, personal integrity, chess friends, and a smarter self- identity.
T... |
| Creative Fun with Tech Club | Grades 4 - 5
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Students will have the opportunity to complete three projects (or more, if time allows) with the great tech equipment we have here at MFS! We’ll design a 3D object in TinkerCAD and then print it on our 3D printers; we’ll create and print a high-quality
photo ... |
| Harry Potter Club | Grades 4 - 5
Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
This club will celebrate the imaginative world of Harry Potter and enjoy Harry Potter themed activities.
Teachers: Katie Stutz – MFS MS/US English Teacher
Cost: $ 130.00
Meeting: Class meets in the US on the following dates:
4/11/18
4/18... |
| Improv Acting Club | Grades 3 - 5
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
In this club, we always answer yes and our imaginations are our only limit. We will play improv games, work on acting exercises and create our own comedic scenes together! This is a perfect class for aspiring actors and comedians!
Teacher: Jenny Torgerso... |
Spring 2019 LS After School Clubs-MFS Only |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Ballroom Dance Club | Grades PK - 2
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Students will explore classic ballroom styles including cha cha, waltz, swing, tango, foxtrot, jive, and more! In addition to learning dance steps, we will design our own ballroom costumes, learn about the manners required at a dance, and work on our partn... |
| Kooky Crafts Club | Grades K - 3
Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Slime, watercolor paints, washi tape are all a part of the creative world of crafts. Each week we will explore and create something new, anything from different types of slime to painting decorating and knitting! All are welcome to share and create in this... |
| Let's Laugh Club | Grades PK - 2
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Do you love to laugh? This club is dedicated to all things hilarious. We will work on our comedy skills, play improv games, and read funny books. This club has never met a joke that it didn’t want to tell! We will have a great time honing our humor and havin... |
| Nature Club (2-5) | Grades 2 - 5
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Get your comfortable clothes and shoes because we’re going to the woods! Students will explore the woods behind MFS. Students will observe animals, the life around a pond and stream, will build forts, and will enjoy the changing seasons.
Teachers: Ted Qui... |
| Rugby Club | Grades 3 - 5
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Scrum? Ruck? Maul? Line out? Students will learn how to do all of those things and other rugby basics, including passing technique and offensive and defensive strategy. The club will have plenty of exercise and fun, but physical contact will be limited to two-... |
| Spanish Language Club (PK-K) | Grades PK - K
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Come and learn Spanish! Students will be exposed to the Spanish language and practice the language through games, hands on activities, songs and crafts. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the culture of the Spanish speaking world and have f... |
| Trivia Club | Grades 4 - 5
Wednesdays,3:15 - 4:15 pm
Do you enjoy testing your knowledge and learning new facts? Join Trivia Club where you will exercise your brain and practice teamwork while having fun! You will participate in traditional trivia, such as Geography, Science, History, etc., but also more specif... |
| Ultimate Drawing Club | Grades 3 - 5
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Love to Draw? Love Comics? Join the ULTIMATE Drawing Club! Join old and new friends for time together in the US Art Studio to just DRAW. We are open to any type of drawing-pencil, ink, marker, colored pencil, pastel, realistic, comic, you think it we do it.... |
Spring 2020 LS After School Clubs-MFS Only |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Bead Work Club | Grades 1 - 4
Thursdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Come spend 8 weeks working on a variety of bead projects. We will make beaded work to wear, beaded mosaics, beaded tools, and even make our own beads. We won't just string you along. We will make sure to keep things rolling and create some unique art.
Te... |
| Beginner Violin Club | Grades 3-4
Mondays, 3:20 - 3:50 pm
Beginner violin is open to all third and fourth grade students. No experience with violin is necessary. Experienced players are also welcome to join. We will begin with a quick review of the second grade violin curriculum and then further our exploration of vio... |
| Comics Club | Grades 2 - 4
Tuesdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Students will write and draw their own comics. We'll learn how to plan stories, develop personalities of characters, and draw characters in simple, recognizable ways. We will get some inspiration from classic comic strips and graphic novels, but will spend mos... |
| Fun Fit Foxes Club | Grades PK - 1
Thursdays 3:20 - 4:20 pm
It's time to move your body. IN this class, children get the chance to be active, socialize with friends, and jam out to their favorite music. This club will engage the children in several different activities such as yoga, Zumba, dance routines, and fun ex... |
| Harry Potter Club | Grades 4 - 5
Tuesdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Hop aboard the Hogwarts Express, get sorted into your house, and begin your magical journey! Join fellow Harry Potter fans for exciting activities inspired by the Wazarding World. We'll discuss your favorite scenes, characters, and books, and we'l learn more... |
| Make a Mess Art Club | Grades K - 3
Tuesdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Does your child love messy projects? If so, this club is for you. Each week we will work on a different messy art project. Everything from shaving cream, to finger paint, to slime. There will also be opportunities to play and explore
Teacher: Jenny Torgerso... |
| Obstacle Courses Club | Grades K - 2
Mondays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Get ready to jump, crawl, zig, and zag as we make our own obstacle courses and the try them out. Once we make obstacle courses, we'll do games and races. Get ready to be creative and get some exercise!
Teacher: Ted Quinn - MFS 3rd grade teacher
Cost: $1... |
| Science Olympiad Club | Grades 4-5
Mondays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Are you interested in science and love to be challenged? As a member of the MFS Elementary Science Olympiad Club, you will learn the processes of scientific thought through projects and experiments involving physical, chemical and biological science. You will... |
| Sports Club | Grades K - 2
Wednesdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Students will gain good sportsmanship skills as they participate in individual, partner, and group sports activities. We will play some familiar games and also learn new and exciting activities to keep students moving. Come prepared to exercise and have fu... |
| Storybook Club | For Grades PK - 1
Mondays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Each week students will examine one famous story. We will read a version, act it out, play games, and work on a craft based on that story. We will be introducing popular stories, and will revisit old favorites.
Teacher: Jenny Torgerson – MFS K Tea... |
Tot Scholars |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Art from the Heart | AM Core Class
This week is about showing our love in many different ways. Greeting cards, stuffed animals, food and more are all expressions of art from the heart. |
| Cookies and Books | AM Core Class
Books about cookies? There's no better combination for this age group. Join us for a literary sweet treat. |
| Down on the Farm | AM Core Class
Children will have a "farmtastic" time learning about the different animals on a farm and how they play a role in growing crops. |
| Music and Dance | AM Core Class
Join in with friends for fun, laughter and discovery in self-expression. We will explore multicultural traditions and rhythmic games through songs and stories. |
| Railway Wonders | AM Core Class
Trains are an amazing form of transportation and a fascinating part of our history in the US and around the world. |
| Symmetry and Balance | AM Core Class
From nature to games and even our own human body, the world around us is sometimes perfect symmetry and sometimes not. We'll learn the different and see many examples of both. |
| Tot Scholar Afternoon Care | Your Tot Scholar is welcome to stay for a full day which will include the morning core class. Lunch will be eaten in the classroom followed by playtime out on playground. Children will rest for the time they need and rise for a fun classroom activity before 3:00 pm dismissal.
Teachers: Jennifer P... |
Winter 2018 After School Clubs-MFS only |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Art Club | Grades 3 - 5
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Come and express yourself in Art after school! We will be expanding on techniques learned in your art classes; such as clay and fiber art! Try out some new techniques as well when we skill share each other’s favorite projects.
Teacher: Tara Wosiski – MF... |
| Dance Club | Grades 1 - 5
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Line dancing is both physical and social activity. Dance instructions will include standard and new dance recording, call-out instructions, counting out loud and using formations. Line dancing involves repetitive movements which helps to improve muscle tone, b... |
| Math Club | Grades 3 - 4
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Students will play math games and conduct activities to build math skills in a fun, practical context. Activities will be tailored to student interests and abilities. Possible activities include designing and building a model house, using math in cooking, maki... |
| Musical Theatre Club | Grades 3 - 5
Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Students will play theatre games and work on acting exercises, and then work on a brief, adapted version of a play. Students will work on singing and acting, as well as creating props and costumes. The club will culminate in a mini performance!
Teacher... |
| Spanish Language Club | Grades PK - Gr 1
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Come and learn Spanish! Students will be exposed to the Spanish language and practice the language through games, hands on activities, songs and crafts. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the culture of the Spanish speaking world and hav... |
Winter 2019 LS After School Clubs-MFS Only |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Dance Revolution Club | For Grades PK-2
Thursdays
Come explore the world of dance! We will try out different styles each week including
Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Salsa, Modern, and Ballroom. We will also play movement games, work on stretching, make a craft that goes with week’s style, and learn the vocabulary of dan... |
| Improv, Skit and Stand-up Club | For Grades 3 - 5
Mondays
Get ready to laugh and be creative! The club will spend two sessions on improve comedy, two on skit comedy, two on standup, and the remaining sessions on a student- directed comedy show. Students will learn the basics of these forms of comedy and will have them trying them... |
| Intro to Watercolor Painting Club | For Grades 1-3
Wednesdays
Welcome to the colorful world of watercolor. We will explore and become familiar with water color
paints, planning out your painting, techniques to use with the brush and how to blend colors and textures. You will leave with new skill and a palette full of colors to use ... |
| Yoga and Relaxation Club | For Grades 2 - 5
Mondays
Students will be exposed to the many positive impacts of a yoga practice and mindfulness as they move and challenge their bodies, and souls through asana, meditation, mindfulness activities and collaborative mat chats. Students will be provided with opportunities to deepen... |
Winter 2020 LS After School Clubs-MFS Only |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Comedy Club | Grades 3 - 5
Tuesdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
The club will spend two sessions on improv comedy, two on skit comedy, two on standup, and the remaining sessions on a student-directed comedy show. Students will learn the basics of these forms of comedy and will have them trying them out.
Teacher: ... |
| Literacy & Interactive Math Club | Grades PK - K
Tuesdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Hands-On Literacy & Interactive Math Class- many of early foundations in literacy and mathematics can be achieved with playful learning activities. Among the many benefits of this hands-on approach include improved social skill and language development. In ... |
| Poetry Club | Grades 3 - 5
Wednesdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm
Come learn about poetic styles and devices. Write, read and perform poetry. Students will create their own Poetry Portfolio to be celebrated at the end of the session.
Teachers: Becky Wright – MFS K Teacher Assistant
Cost: $145.00
Meeting: Cla... |
Youth Scholars |
| Activity Name | Description | |
| Beginning/Intermediate Tennis | Time: AM Core class
Our five newly resurfaced courts will be the site where fun, fitness and fabulous forehands will happen! This class is for beginner and intermediate players needing the basics on the rules of the game, stroke development, court movement, serving, and much more. Rule number 1 i... |
| Bistro Kids | Time: AM Core class
Take on the role of chef in this week of hands-on food exploration! We will be learning about different foods and then creating them and enjoying them together. Everything from smoothies and paninis to guacamole--come join us as we create and taste in Bistro Kids!
Teacher... |
| Chess with The Knight School-YS | Time: AM Core class
Coach Luke invites every player, new to the game or not, to join in as they use super-fun teaching methods such as fast chess clock-slapping games, zany chess videos, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands for tactics mastery, chess puzzlers for treats, driving m... |
| Drama & Creative Movement-YS | Time: AM Core class |
| Ecosystems | Time: AM Core class
What is an ecosystem? What part does soil, water and air play? Come on this adventure and we'll learn through fun activities and outdoor excursions. |
| Fantasy Fiction | Time: AM Core class
Whether Hogwarts, The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings, students will dive into their favorite fantasy stories with a new perspective. Art and food will be integrated. |
| Forensic Science-YS | Time: AM Core class
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and forensic science are two important fields in law enforcement. In this class, scholars will learn how to solve a crime. |
| Karate with National Karate Institute/Moorestown-YS | Time: AM Core class
This 5-day class will introduce the basics in the martial arts discipline. In partnership with the National Karate Institute/ Moorestown, this class emphasizes their philosophy of humility, concentration, integrity, indomitable spirit, perseverance, respect, obedience, and sel... |
| LEGO WeDo Robotics | Time: AM Core class
Explore your creativity while learning about architecture, robotics, engineering, and design using LEGO bricks. Each day, Youth Scholars are presented with individual and team building challenges that require them to problem-solve, plan, build, test, and evaluate. |
| Messy Art | Time: AM Core class
Using a variety of art mediums such as: clay, paint, polymer, watercolor, shave foam, food coloring and the like, we will explore, create, and construct artistic masterpieces using tactile expressions of color, form, and light. A messy, but expressive language of art! |
| Minecraft Architecture-YS | Time: AM Core class
Using the wildly popular game Minecraft, students will learn how to imagine, design, and build beginning with physical blueprints and ending with creative structures in the Minecraft world. |
| Mosaic Works | Time: AM Core class
Indeed, our world is a large mosaic. Children will explore this art form through glass beads, colored tissue, and other materials. |
| Nok Hockey - Build and Play | Time: AM Core class
What a fun week of construction and competitive play. If you've never played Nok Hockey, get on board because this will be your new favorite family game. |
| Swim Instruction & PE/Field Games - YS | Time: AM Core class
While students are spending half of this block with stroke instruction in the pool (75 minutes), the other half of the time is spent learning sportsmanship and playing PE games out on the fields or in the gyms. |
| Unusual Art | Time: AM Core class
In this class, anything goes. Art can be presented, seen, and interpreted in different ways by different people. Different is good! |
| Vets in Training: "Interns" | Time: AM Core class
The HousePaws Vets in Training Program provides hands-on, experience-based veterinary education to each student. The “Interns” course for our Youth Scholars will include specialty subjects at a level which is appropriate for this age group.
Teacher: HousePaws Educator |