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After School Program

Bentley After School Program
As a part of our Bentley community, all of our students are automatically eligible and enrolled in our After School Program. At Bentley, we believe that all students should be provided a safe and supportive learning environment outside of a school setting. For this reason, the cost of our after school program is completely subsidized by the Bentley School. Families are not required to pay any fees to have their students join us after school. The Bentley After School Program is in session from dismissal until 6pm every school day unless otherwise noted. On Fridays our program begins earlier to support students on early dismissal days.  There are no opportunities for students to stay after 6:00pm at the Hiller campus.  

At the end of each day students are either brought down to our pickup line or brought to our After School Program. Depending on the age of each student, they are brought to a developmentally appropriate space to check in and start their afternoon. For students with older siblings, they will be picked up by their eldest sibling during their dismissal time and brought down to their pickup person at that later dismissal time.  

Each day students will have the opportunity for a healthy snack, outdoor play spaces, quiet spaces to work and complete homework, as well as various more structured activities led by our after school team.  Families also have the opportunity to opt in to additional enrichment activities for their students after school.  
Bentley Before School Program
In addition to our after school offerings, we are thrilled to continue our Before School Supervision (BSS) from 7:30am-8:30am. Students may not be dropped off prior to 7:30am on the Hiller campus. For families needing a little more time in the morning to get going, our Before School Supervision is a great opportunity to drop off your student a little earlier to help them play and get some energy out before heading into the classroom.   

Bentley After School Enrichment Offerings
Bentley is delighted to once again offer enrichment offerings after school at our Hiller campus for students in Kindergarten—8th grade. These opt-in classes provide students an intentionally more structured after-school learning environment that allows them to focus on a specific subject in a small group setting. Classes are offered by a mix of Bentley faculty, staff, and other community partners. Enrichment programs are offered in fall, winter and, spring to allow students to participate in a wide variety of programming throughout the school year.

Registration, Fees, and Cancellation
The Bentley After School Program is free to all students and no registration is required. However, our enrichment classes are offered at an additional fee and pre-registration is mandatory. All families receiving tuition assistance will receive the same discounted percentage for all after-school enrichment programs in which their student enrolls. 

Registration for these programs opens 4-6 weeks prior to each session and classes are offered on a first come, first served basis. Classes have required minimum and maximum enrollment, so if registration for a certain session does not meet minimum enrollment numbers, we may not be able to offer that course. If a class has reached its maximum enrollment, all interested students will be added to a waitlist.

All enrichment programs allow for one week of cancellations. If students try out their first week of a class and decide it isn’t a good fit, they can cancel for a full refund. After the first week of class, no refunds will be given.
 

Bentley After School Enrichment Offerings

Fall 2023 Session
Tuesday, September 5 - Friday November 17
Registration is open!

Enrichment classes are only offered on days that Bentley is in session.  You can refer to the Bentley calendar for days off school.
Below is a list of offering and descriptions for the fall session organized by day of the week.
 

Monday Offerings

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  • Smart Cooking || 3:15-4:15 (1st Grade - 2nd Grade)

    Smart Cooking
    Time: 3:15-4:15
    Grades: 1st Grade - 2nd Grade
    Fee: $375
     
    Develop real-world abilities in the kitchen and beyond through Smart Cooking! This engaging class teaches students culinary skills, nutrition knowledge, and executive functioning skills, like time-management, emotional regulation, and goal directed persistence, through fun, hands-on cooking lessons.

  • Smart Cooking || 4:15-5:15 pm (3rd Grade - 5th Grade)

    Smart Cooking
    Time: 4:15-5:15
    Grades: 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
    Fee: $375
     
    Develop real-world abilities in the kitchen and beyond through Smart Cooking! This engaging class teaches students culinary skills, nutrition knowledge, and executive functioning skills, like time-management, emotional regulation, and goal directed persistence, through fun, hands-on cooking lessons.

  • Brickmasters || 3:20-4:20 pm (K and 2nd Grade)

    Brickmasters - STARTS on October 9
    Time: 3:20-4:20
    Grades: Kindergarten and 2nd Grade
    Fee: $210

    Welcome to the world of LEGO Club, where the joy of foundational LEGO play meets the excitement of weekly-themed creations. Unleash imagination and creativity as we dive into building imaginative and stunning structures straight from our minds. Beyond the fun, LEGO Club nurtures vital skills in children – from creativity and problem-solving to teamwork. Our approach echoes the very essence of LEGO's inception: Take random bricks and build whatever comes to your mind! Join us on a learning journey where play and education intertwine seamlessly.

Tuesday Offerings

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  • Game Design - Coding || 3:20-4:20 pm (1st Grade and 3rd Grade) 

    Game Design - Coding
    Time: 3:20-4:20
    Grades: 1st Grade and 3rd Grade
    Fee: $375
     
    Through this workshop, students will have fun creating multiplayer arcade games of their own! Perfect for new or more experienced coders, they will learn the fundamentals of multiplayer game design, making both competitive and team-based games. Students will learn important problem solving and coding skills as they make their own games!

  • Idea to Mobile App || 4:20-5:20 pm (4th Grade & 5th Grade)

    Idea to Mobile App
    Time: 4:20-5:20
    Grades : 4th Grade & 5th Grade
    Fee: $375
     
    Students work with apps on a daily basis, but how do they get introduced to creating their own? It’s so important that children learn to become creators and not just consumers of technology. Through this workshop, students explore the process for designing and planning their own apps then developing it out using MIT App Inventor. Regardless of the future career your child plans to go into, the app building process requires creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving — all fundamental to success any path they choose to take on.

Wednesday Offerings

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  • Jumpin' Gymsters Obstacle Course || 3:15-4:15 pm (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade)

    Jumpin' Gymsters Obstacle Course
    Time: 3:15-4:15
    Grades: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
    Fee: $375

    Every week our coaches provide a fun filled lesson plan of movement through obstacle courses, sports, group games and more to our Elementary Students in Kindergarten through 2nd grades right here on Bentley's campus. Your Gymsters will strengthen motor skills, learn how to work as a team and become confident doing hard things.

  • Smart Cooking || 3:45 - 4:45 pm (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

    Smart Cooking
    Time: 3:45-4:45
    Grades: 6th Grade - 8th Grade
    Fee: $375
     
    Develop real-world abilities in the kitchen and beyond through Smart Cooking! This engaging class teaches students culinary skills, nutrition knowledge, and executive functioning skills, like time-management, emotional regulation, and goal directed persistence, through fun, hands-on cooking lessons.

  • Imagineering with LEGO - STARTS on October 11 || 3:30-4:30 pm (3rd Grade - 5th Grade)

    Imagineering with LEGO - STARTS on October 11
    Time: 3:30-4:30
    Grades: 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
    Fee: $375
     
    Ignite your child's curiosity with our after-school LEGO enrichment class, where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math converge in captivating ways. Through hands-on building, students will explore the realms of STEM, crafting intricate LEGO models that foster creativity while instilling core principles. Guided by skilled instructors, they'll collaborate, problem-solve, and apply scientific concepts, technological insights, engineering strategies, and mathematical thinking. Join us to empower your child with invaluable skills and a passion for learning that will last a lifetime.

Thursday Offerings

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  • Berkeley Chess School || 3:15-4:15 pm (1st - 2nd Grades)

    Berkeley Chess School
    Time: 3:15-4:15 
    Grades: 1st Grade - 2nd Grade
    Fee: $375

    Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior including self esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN!

  • Berkeley Chess School || 4:15-5:15 pm (3rd - 5th Grades)

    Berkeley Chess School
    Time: 4:15-5:15
    Grades: 3rd Grade - 5th Grades
    Fee: $375

    Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior including self esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN!

Friday Offerings

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  • Fashion Crafts || 1:05-2:05 pm (Kindergarten & 1st Grade)

    Fashion Crafts
    Time: 1:05-2:05 
    Grades: Kindergarten and 1st Grade
    Fee: $375

    Students will explore their creativity and build fine motor skills through a variety of fun projects including hand sewing, yarn art, fabric art, fashion sketching, and more.

  • Fashion Sewing I || 2:15-3:15 pm (2nd & 4th Grades)

    Fashion Sewing I
    Time: 2:15-3:15 
    Grades: 2-4
    Fee: $375

    Learn to sew and create a pair of shorts. (Beginner friendly, intermediate welcome). A small student to instructor ratio allows each student plenty of personalized guidance and access to their own sewing machine and tool set. They will learn to safely operate a professional sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern, and illustrate their designs. All of the materials will be provided including high quality fabrics, threads, and a personalized embroidered garment tag.

  • Fashion Sewing II || 3:15-4:15 pm (3rd - 6th Grades)

    Fashion Sewing II
    Time: 3:15-4:15 
    Grades: 3-6
    Fee: $375

    Learn to sew and create a pair of shorts. (Beginner friendly, intermediate welcome). A small student to instructor ratio allows each student plenty of personalized guidance and access to their own sewing machine and tool set. They will learn to safely operate a professional sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern, and illustrate their designs. All of the materials will be provided including high quality fabrics, threads, and a personalized embroidered garment tag.

  • Fashion Sewing III || 4:15-5:15 pm (5th - 8th Grades)

    Fashion Sewing III
    Time: 4:15-5:15 
    Grades: 5-8
    Fee: $375

    Learn to sew and create a pair of shorts. (Beginner friendly, intermediate welcome). A small student to instructor ratio allows each student plenty of personalized guidance and access to their own sewing machine and tool set. They will learn to safely operate a professional sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern, and illustrate their designs. All of the materials will be provided including high quality fabrics, threads, and a personalized embroidered garment tag.

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