Extracurricular Activities - Fall 2024
We are thrilled to offer online registration for your convenience! Please check the year-at-a-glance calendar for any half day and no school days.
MONDAYS - LEGOS WITH BUILDING BRAINS (EC3–5th Grade)
FOR EC3 - EC4:
Trained instructors use LEGO Duplo and K’NEX educational kits to BUILD math and science skills. Our specially designed building kits have gears, levers and pulleys. Students build simple machines that really work, while BUILDING fine motor skills and confidence. Classes are designed to reinforce classroom curriculum. Students use colors, sizes and shapes to build simple machines and then perform scientific experiments to see how they work. Several new and exciting machines are built each day. Literacy skills are improved by memorizing poems with hand motions for gears, levers and pulleys that reinforce how they work and what they do.
For Lower School Students:
Students BUILD simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys and then MOTORIZE them using LEGO and K’NEX educational kits and curriculum while BUILDING math and science skills. Using the newest LEGO educational kit, students challenge one another to create, build and test the best design. Students will learn why a machine works and how to manipulate a machine to go faster or slower. Fine motor skills, critical thinking skills; imagination and confidence will increase in this fun-filled class atmosphere.
Start: September 9th
End: December 9th (makeup class saved for December 16)
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 13
Cost: $285
Age Group: EC3 – 5th Grade Students
Class cap: Min. 8/ Max. 20 kids per class
Fees are per student.
MONDAYS - EARLY CHILDHOOD EXTENDED DAY (ECE2–ECE4)
Just keep playing! Your little one will extend their day with art and crafts, playground time and hanging with their pals and our loving early childhood teachers.
Start: August 26th
End: December 16th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 15
Cost: $180
Age Group: ECE2–ECE4
Class cap: Min. 4/ Max. 8 kids per class
MONDAYS - SPORTS WITH COACH DAVID (K–5th Grade)
Dodgeball, kickball, baseball…you name it. Run by Coach David Kraitman, children will play a variety of team sports, races and obstacle courses.
Start: August 26th
End: December 9th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 14
Cost: $300
Age Group: Kindergarten–6th
Class cap: Min. 3/ Max. 8 kids per class
MONDAYS - LOWER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY (K–6th)
Friendly and approachable, RMBA staff will assist and supervise that students complete their homework and then have some fun. Once homework is complete students will play games and have outdoor time on the playground, weather permitting.
Start: August 26th
End: December 16th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 15
Cost: $180
Age Group: K–6th
Class cap: Min. 4/ Max. 8 kids per class
TUESDAYS - Fun With Morah Sandy (ECE2–ECE4)
Students will enjoy yoga and stretching, learning various yoga poses, relaxing and breathing techniques. Students will also engage in science activities and inspired learning through play. Students will also work on parsha inspired art projects through a variety of mediums including food art.
Start: August 27th
End: December 17th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 17
Cost: $255
Age Group: ECE2–ECE4
Class cap: Min. 3/ Max. 8 kids per class
Fees are per student.
TUESDAYS - Happy Hands (EC3 - EC4)
Happy Hands is a fun, engaging, and multi-sensory class designed to develop fine motor skills and writing skills necessary for academic success for children in EC3 and EC4. We use games, motor planning activities, art projects, and sensory play to help children develop the prerequisite skills necessary for holding a crayon /pencil correctly, cutting with scissors, and writing numbers/letters. Sensory based writing activities using correct letter formation will be incorporated throughout the sessions, and your child will complete a new art project each week.
This program was developed and led by a licensed occupational therapist.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE. *You will be contacted to pay via Venmo after your registration is confirmed.
Start: August 27th
End: December 17th
Pick-up Time: 5:00 PM
Sessions: 16
Cost: $400
No Class: November 26th
Age Group: EC3 & EC4
Class cap: Min. 4/ Max. 8 kids per class
TUESDAYS - Ballet with MHLV (EC3 - EC4)
MHLV ballet class focuses on creativity and love of movement, as well as beginnings of technical ballet training.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.
In order to register, parents need to create a profile for themselves AND their child. They need to put in the correct birth date for their child. They then need to sign up for auto-pay by putting in their credit or debit card. The class can be found under the "Beren Academy" Season. If they have any questions they can email me at [email protected].
Start: August 27th
End: December 11th (makeup on December 17th)
Pick-up Time: 5:00 PM
Sessions: 16
Cost: $300
Age Group: EC3 & EC4
Class cap: Min. 5/ Max. 15 kids per class
TUESDAYS - Ceramics (K–5th Grade)
Do you wish you could create more ceramics from clay? Do you love to work with clay but just need more opportunities? This class is for you! We will explore many fun techniques and create a new project each week. Students will go through the process from beginning, shaping the clay, to the end, painting and decorating the fired pieces. This class is being taught by RMBA Art Teacher Ms. Ziyona Rantz.
Start: August 27th
End: December 17th
Pick-up Time: 5:00 PM
Sessions: 17
Cost: $255
No Class: N/A
Age Group: Kindergarten–5th Grade students
Class cap:
Min. 8/ Max. 20 kids per class
Fees are per student.
TUESDAYS - KUNG FU KIDS (K–5th Grade)
Kung Fu Kids is a program that develops students' abilities through the fun fundamentals of Kung Fu Martial Arts. We instruct both Boys and Girls in fun, safe, basic kung fu training exercises on campus at RMBA that lets them grow stronger and healthier. Developing skills to release energy in positive ways through focus, balance and basic exercises of Martial Arts. Your child will do more than simply improve their physical fitness, they will...
- Build Self-Esteem, Strength & Endurance
- Develop Focus, Control, & Balance
- Learn Self-Defense, and Self-Confidence
- Develop social skills with teamwork and
- MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN!
Start: September 3rd - December 10th (makeup class saved for December 17th)
No Class: November 26th
Sessions: 14
Cost: $285
Age Group: Kindergarten–5th Grade Students
Class cap: Min. 5/ Max. 12 kids per class
Fees are per student.
TUESDAYS - LOWER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY (K–5th Grade)
Friendly and approachable, RMBA staff will assist and supervise that students complete their homework and then have some fun. Once homework is complete students will play games and have outdoor time on the playground, weather permitting.
Start: August 27th
End: December 17th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 17
Cost: $204
Age Group: Kindergarten–5th Grade Students
Class cap: Min. 3/ Max. 8 kids per class
Fees are per student.
WEDNESDAYS- KRAV MAGA LEVEL6 (1st–8th Grade)
Our skilled instructors and our proven system of training will help students of all backgrounds grow into successful young adults.
Krav Maga is a military self-defense and fighting system developed for the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli security forces derived from a combination of techniques sourced from Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, and Karate.
Help Your Child Learn The Basics Of Krav Maga With Our Kids Martial Arts Classes and give your child the tools they need to succeed in all aspects of life. Using a foundation of Krav Maga instruction, our Kids Martial Arts classes teach students how to respect themselves and others, how to defend themselves against bullies and other threats, and how to use leadership and communication skills to their advantage.
Level 6 Krav Maga will help your child develop long-lasting skills that will serve them in whatever path they take in life. Our Kids Martial Arts Classes are designed for kids ages 5-14 and teach the foundations of Krav Maga with a level 1 and 2 curriculum.
These classes cover: Movement, Strikes, Falls, Rolls, Defense against most common strong arm attacks
We offer the best character skills beyond the standard physical and self-defense skills that your child will learn in our program, students also take with them valuable life skills that can set them on the path toward success.
Your child will quickly develop: Respect for all people, Confidence in themselves, Communication and leadership skill, A newfound love for the learning process
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
Start: August 28th
End: December 18th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 13
Cost: $375
Age Group: 1st - 8th Grade
Class cap: Min. 4/ Max. 20 kids per class
Fees are per student.
WEDNESDAYS - Ready, Flip Go Gymnastics (EC2 - EC4)
ReadyFlipGo is fully equipped with gymnastics equipment and teaches the fundamentals of gymnastics and tumbling. We utilize bars, beam, tumbling and vault in our tailored lesson plans to help each child build new skills in their physical and cognitive development.
Start: August 28th
End: December 11th (makeup class saved for December 18th)
Pick-up Time: 5:00 PM
Sessions: 12
Cost: $242 (New Student Fee, $15)
WEDNESDAYS - Tiny Tigers Kung Fu (EC3 & EC4)
Kung Fu Kids is a program that develops students' abilities through the fun fundamentals of Kung Fu Martial Arts. We instruct both Boys and Girls in fun, safe, basic kung fu training exercises on campus at RMBA that lets them grow stronger and healthier. Developing skills to release energy in positive ways through focus, balance and basic exercises of Martial Arts. Your child will do more than simply improve their physical fitness, they will...
- Build Self-Esteem, Strength & Endurance
- Develop Focus, Control, & Balance
- Learn Self-Defense, and Self-Confidence
- Develop social skills with teamwork and
- MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN!
Start: August 28th
End: December 18th
Pick-up Time: 5:00 PM
Sessions: 13
Cost: $285
WEDNESDAYS - EC Judaic Crafts & Cooking with Morah Clara (ECE2–ECE4)
Your little one will experience the chagim all semester long through crafts and cooking and even little Spanish with Morah Clara.
Please note: if the class enrollment is under 4 children, it will pivot to regular EC Extended Day. Parents will be notified ahead of time.
Start: August 28th
End: December 18th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 13
Cost: $195
Age Group: ECE2–ECE4
Class cap: Min. 4/ Max. 8 kids per class
WEDNESDAYS - Lower School Creativity Central (K - 5th Grade)
Creativity Central is a place to create it all! In this class, we will rotate through a variety of creative activities such as arts and crafts, drama, video, food art, and dance. If you like to do a little bit of everything this class is for you! Classes will be structured to have a short formal introduction followed by engaging group or independent activities or crafts. This class is being taught by RMBA Art Teacher Ms. Ziyona Rantz.
Start: August 28th
End: December 18th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 13
Cost: $195
Age Group: Kindergarten–5th Grade Students
Class cap: Min. 4/ Max. 8 kids per class
Fees are per student.
WEDNESDAYS - LOWER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY (K–6th Grade)
Friendly and approachable, RMBA staff will assist and supervise that students complete their homework and then have some fun. Once homework is complete students will play games and have outdoor time on the playground, weather permitting.
Start: August 28th
End: December 18th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 13
Cost: $156
Age Group: Kindergarten–5th Grade Students
Class cap: Min. 3/ Max. 8 kids per class
Fees are per student.
THURSDAYS - SOCCER SHOTS (EC3–EC4) and (K-2nd)
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. Their caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. Their coaches are the best-trained in the business. Their expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition they provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.
REGISTER HEREStart: September 5th
End: December 19th (due to the chagim schedule, no makeup classes will be offered)
Pick-up Time: 4:50 PM
Sessions: 12
Cost: $210
Age Group: Early Childhood: EC2-EC4 and K-2nd (two age groups)
Class cap:
Min. 4/ Max. 12 kids per class
Fees are per student.
THURSDAYS - Early Childhood Art With Morah Susie (EC2-EC4)
Your child will spend the afternoon participating in various arts and crafts with our creative Morah Susie.
Please note: if the class enrollment is under 4 children, it will pivot to regular EC Extended Day. Parents will be notified ahead of time. There will be no make-up classes for this activity.
Start: August 29th
End: December 19th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 13
Cost: $195
Age Group: ECE2–ECE4
Class cap: Min. 4/ Max. 8 kids per class
THURSDAYS - LOWER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY (K–5th Grade)
Friendly and approachable, college students will assist and supervise that students complete their homework and then have some fun. Once homework is complete students will play games and have outdoor time on the playground, weather permitting.
Start: August 29th
End: December 19th
Pick-up Time: 5:15 PM
Sessions: 13
Cost: $156
Age Group: Kindergarten–6th
Class cap: Min. 3/ Max. 8 kids per class