AfterSchool Activities are offered in addition to our regular Aftercare program, which runs every day from 3:00 to 5:30pm. Students enrolled in our AfterCare program may participate in these activities but must sign up separately (any additional fees are noted below).

We are all looking forward to providing a fun, safe, creative, and loving environment for your children to enjoy at the end of the school day. In addition to our AfterCare staff we will have instructors coming in throughout the year to offer additional programming to complement our AfterCare program. We are also grateful for our parent and grandparent volunteers who have organized ski club, taken children ice skating, and taught our students chess, among other things. Parents are always welcome to share their time and passions with our students and are encouraged to contact Eliza (eliza@friendsschoolportland.org) if you would like to lead or assist with an AfterSchool activity.

All AfterSchool activities (unless otherwise noted) begin directly after school. A healthy snack will be provided from 3:00-3:15 pm and offerings will begin in earnest at 3:15 pm. Please check on individual activity descriptions for ending times. Parents should pick up their children at the activities ending time and sign-out their child in the AfterCare log book outside the main office. If students are not picked up they will be brought to AfterCare and charged additionally, unless they are already on AfterCare roster for that day.

If you have any questions, please contact Eliza Robinson (eliza@friendsschoolportland.org).

Most sign-ups will take place at school and will be located on the bulletin board near the school office. After an initial trial period, usually the first session, children and families will be expected to commit for the full term of the activity.

Additions, cancellations, and deviations from the schedule below will be announced in the weekly e-bulletin.

Upcoming AfterSchool Activities Calendar

Winter Activities

Rock Climbing at Evo (Winter Session -- January to February):

Students will enjoy rock climbing and bouldering at Evo. Students will ride to Evo on the school bus and either be picked up here at FSP at 5:00 or Evo at 4:30. Evo´s gym is a beautiful space where kids can learn to challenge themselves in an encouraging, non-intimidating environment.

Led by Nadja Tiktinsky and Billy Maley

Grades 4-5

Monday afternoons, 3:00-4:30, 1/13-2/24 (4 sessions)

Fee for non-aftercare students $100

Fee for aftercare students $84.00

All fees are based on attending 4 classes..*students are only billed for classes they attend*

Rock Climbing at Evo (Spring Session - - - March-April):

Led by Nadja Tiktinsky and Billy Maley

Grades 6-8

Monday afternoons, 3:00-4:30, 3/3/25-4/14 (7 sessions)

Fee for non-aftercare students $ 175

Fee for aftercare students $147

All fees are based on attending 7 classes.*students are only billed for classes they attend*

Chorus:

This group meets on Thursday afternoons from 3:05-4:00 in the music room, where they will have fun singing together. They will share a special song with FSP families on Grandfriends' Day! A snack will be provided in the first 15 minutes of Chorus.

Led by Bethany Schmitt

Grades 3-8

Thursdays, 3:00-4:00

No cost for AfterCare students

$20 fee for non AfterCare students.

Makers Club

Join Robin for Makers Club of the year! In this club students focus on learning basic hand sewing skills including how to use a pattern, measuring, cutting and more!

Led by Robin Booty

Grades 2-4

Tuesdays 3:00-4:15, 1/7-2/11

Fee for non-AfterCare- $80

Fee for AfterCare- $65

Needlepoint with Nadja

In this club students will spend time learning the basics of needle point with 5-8th assistant teacher Nadja. This is a great opportunity to learn or build on existing skills and socialize with peers. This club is open to all students in middle school, no experience necessary. Students who attended needlepoint in the fall will build on those skills and continue their projects.

Led by Nadja Tiktinsky

Grades 5-8

Wednesdays 3:00-4:15, 1/8-2/12

Fee for non-AfterCare- $80

Fee for AfterCare- $65

Problems and Puzzles

Join Aliza Gordon for Problem and Puzzles! In this club students will use teamwork and critical thinking skills to solve problems, puzzles and explore fun math challenges and games!

Led by Aliza Gordon

Grades K-1

Mondays 3:00-4:00, 1/13-2/10 (this is a 4 week session, no class on 1/20)

Fee for non-AfterCare- $45

Fee for AfterCare- $25

Computer Programming: Create a NEW Computer Game

Join us for the next round of computer programming! In this class students will work on new computer programming projects and games. Students who are new to computer programming will learn the basics, while students who have participated in previous sessions will build on existing skills. This session is open to all middle school students, no prerequisites necessary.

Led by Alex Hennings

Grades 5-8

Fridays: 1:45-3:45, 1/10-2/7

*This class is 2 hrs long*

Fee for non-AfterCare students: $100

Fee for AfterCare students: $75

Outing Club: Ski Nights at Pleasant Mountain from 4pm- 8pm

Dates are: January 15th, 22nd, 29th. Cost is $30- 36 per night depending on age of skier if you purchase day-of, or if you think that you will likely join at least a few evenings, tickets can be loaded on to your ski cards ahead of time! Parents are responsible for pre-purchasing lift tickets (which are loaded onto a card)and arranging carpooling to the mountain. There will be an FSP chaperone on call at lodge (Nicole/Eric Favreau, Pete Nowak, or Aaron Waldman).

All ages welcome, but parents are required if your child is younger than 6th grade or if your child cannot ski independently. We will have a bus offer for students grades 6-8 who can ski independently. Sign ups for the bus will be held this week. If more than 14 students sign up, a lottery will be held.

Fee for the bus is $15/night.

Ice Skating at Falmouth Family Ice

Ice skating continues! This is a chance for all ages to skate at the indoor ice facility at Falmouth Family Ice through a program called Opportunity Skate. We have ice time reserved from 2:00 until 3:00pm on Fridays. This program is open to all students every Friday, the bus transportation is open to AfterCare students. Children who do not know how to skate can come with a parent or responsible adult who is available to assist them during our time there. Students need to have their own ice skates for this activity. Bus transportation has already been filled.

No sign up needed for this activity.

Led by Billy Maley.

Friday afternoons, 2:00-3:00,12/6/24-2/14/25

Late-Fall Activities

Flag Football:

Flag Football has been moved to the late-fall and basketball will now take place in the spring. Students will learn the basic rules of football, learn plays, receiver routes, and defensive strategy. Flag football sessions will include a brief warm-up, a drill related to skill building and understanding of the game, and the rest of the time will be dedicated to a scrimmage.

Led by Billy Maley.

Monday afternoons 3:00-4:15. Nov. 4 - December 16

Grades 3-8.

Fee for non-aftercare students $66.00

Floor Hockey:

Students will learn stick handling, goaltending, and general rules of hockey during this late fall offering.

Led by Billy Maley.

Students in grades 1-4 will play on Wednesdays

Grades 5-8 will play on Tuesdays.

Nov. 5- Dec. 18, 3:00-4:15

Grades 1-8

Fee for non-aftercare students $77.00

Ice Skating at Falmouth Family Ice:

Beginning in December, this is a chance for all ages to skate at the indoor ice facility at Falmouth Family Ice through a program called Opportunity Skate. We have ice time reserved from 2:00 until 3:00pm on Fridays. This program is open to all students every Friday. The bus will be used to transport students from our aftercare program.

Aftercare students will board the school bus immediately following school on Fridays to travel to Falmouth Family Ice and will return to campus by 3:10pm. There is no instructor with this program, so ice skating experience is required for this activity. Children who do not know how to skate can come with a parent or responsible adult who is available to assist them during our time there. Students need to have their own ice skates for this activity.

Led by Billy Maley.

Friday afternoons, 2:00-3:00

Dec.6- Feb. 14

Chorus:

Led by Bethany Schmitt

Grades 3-8

Thursdays, 3:00-4:00

No cost for AfterCare students

$20 fee for non AfterCare students.

Chorus has already started but will continue into the late fall. There will be no sign-up sheet listed, if you are interested in joining please contact Bethany (bethany@friendsschoolportland.org ) she will accept new sign ups on a case by case basis.

Makers Club:

Join Robin for Makers Club of the year! In this club students focus on learning basic hand sewing skills including how to use a pattern, measuring, cutting and more!

Led by Robin Booty

Grades K-2

Tuesdays 3:00-4:15, Nov. 5- Dec. 10

Fee for non-AfterCare- $80

Fee for AfterCare- $65

K-1 Outdoor Basketball:

This class will focus on the basics of basketball including dribbling, passing and shooting hoops. Students will be given a snack, practice warm up drills and get to play on the FSP Parking Lot Court. A great opportunity for students to learn the basics or build on existing skills. *All students will be provided with an age appropriate basketball that will be theirs to take home at the end of the session*

Led by Jen Rupnik and Aliza Gordon

Grades K-1

Mondays 3:00-4:00

Fee for Non-AfterCare- $85

Fee for Aftercare- $65

Middle School Needlepoint with Nadja:

Led by Nadja

Grades 5-8

Wednesdays 3:00-4:15, Nov. 6 - Dec. 18

Fee for non-AfterCare- $80

Fee for AfterCare- $65

Book Club:

Students from grades 3-5 will read a book with Nadja and do fun book-related activities and crafts. The book for the club will be announced after sign ups and will be provided for each student.

Led by Nadja

Grades 3-5

Thursdays 3:00-4:15, Nov. 7 - Dec. 19

Fee for non-AfterCare- $80

Fee for AfterCare- $65

Intro to Computer Programming: Create Your Own Computer Game!

Join local programmer Alex Hennings for Intro to Computer Programming. In this class students will build on the skills learned in part 1 of this class as they continue to work on their computer games. The class will incorporate geometry, physics, art and color. This class is open to students who attended the first session of this class, sign ups will take place during the last class on Sept. 25.

Led by Alex Hennings

Grades 5-8

Fridays: 1:45-3:45, Nov. 4th - Dec.16

*This class is 2 hrs long*

Fee for non-AfterCare students: $100

Fee for AfterCare students: $75

Fall 2024 Activities

Developmental Soccer Grades K-2, and 3-8:

Soccer is a great way for children to exercise, be outside, and play a game that children enjoy all over the world. Players will work on their conditioning, practice ball handling, participate in fun drills, and learn the rules of the game and proper sportsmanship. Soccer will begin the second week of the school year.

Led by Billy Maley.

Grades K- 2 will practice on Monday, 3:00-4:15 pm, Sept. 9 - Oct. 28

Grades 3- 8 will practice on Tuesday, 3:00-4:15 pm, Sept. 10 - Oct. 29

Fee for non-AfterCare students: $88

No fee for AfterCare students

Intro to Computer Programming: Create Your Own Computer Game!

Join local programmer Alex Hennings for Intro to Computer Programming. In this class students will use a computer language called processing to create their own computer games. The class will incorporate geometry, physics, art and color. All students welcome, no experience necessary!

*Please note that this club runs for 1hr 45 mins.*

Lead by Alex Hennings

Grades 5-8

Fridays: 1:45-3:30 pm, Sept 13-Oct 18

Fee for non-AfterCare students: $100

Fee for AfterCare students: $75

Makers Club

Join Robin for Makers Club of the year! In this club students focus on learning basic hand sewing skills including how to use a pattern, measuring, cutting and more!

Lead by Robin Booty

Grades K-2

Tuesdays 3:00-4:15, Sept. 10- Oct. 15

Fee for non-AfterCare- $80

Fee for AfterCare- $65

Intro to Printmaking

Intro to Printmaking is a 6 week class exploring 3-4 printmaking techniques including Lego printmaking, diy screenprinting, and more. Each week, students will try out new methods of creating repeatable art and make a set of "trading cards" they can share with friends or family.

Lead by River Nation

Grades 2-4

Wednesdays 3:00-4:15, Sept 11- Oct 16

Fee for non-AfterCare- $80

Fee for AfterCare- $65

Chorus:

This group will meet on Thursday afternoons from 3:05-4:00 in the music room, where they will have fun singing together. This group will start meeting after school on Thursday, 9/12 and run until 11/8. A snack will be provided in the first 15 minutes of Chorus.

Led by Bethany Schmitt

Grades 3-8

Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 pm, Sept. 12 - 11/8

No cost for AfterCare students

$20 fee for non-AfterCare students

Cross Country: GRADES 6, 7, & 8:

The middle school team is grades 6-8 and meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Friends School team competes in the Southern Maine Athletic Association Conference and generally races on Wednesday afternoons. More info to come once the schedule is released. There is no snack provided by the school for XC.

Lead by April Wernig

Grades 6-8

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 3:00-4:30, begins Wed., Sept. 4

The fee for Cross Country is $150/student.

Cross Country: Grades 3,4, & 5:

The elementary team is Grades 3-5 and practices on Mondays and Wednesdays. The schedule of races will be posted soon. Grades 3,4,& 5 compete in the Coastal Running League and have their races on Wednesday afternoons.

Led by MC Short

Grades 3-5

Monday/Wednesday 3:00-4:15pm, begins Wed., Sept. 4

The fee for Cross Country is $115/student.