After-School Activities
Green Woods Charter School is excited to offer a variety of FREE after-school clubs and activities for students in grades K–8, beginning September 28th! Our after-school program provides students with opportunities to explore new interests, develop new skills, build friendships, and stay engaged beyond the school day in a fun and supportive environment.
To give more students the opportunity to participate, we will offer three 10-week sessions throughout the school year. Whether your child enjoys the arts, STEM, or creative enrichment, there is something for everyone.
Please review the club descriptions below to learn more about each activity and find the opportunities that best match your child's interests. We look forward to another exciting year of after-school programming!
If your student is interested in participating in one of our after school activities, please fill out the appropriate form below by 3pm on Monday, September 7th. If an activity surpasses their maximum participation, we will use a randomizer to fill the spots. The goal is to try and have each student who signs up participate in at least one activity session.
Time:
September 28, 2026-May 14, 2027
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Signups:
Forms Go Out: September 1st
Form Deadline: September 7th by 3pm
Families receive club information: Week of September 14th
Three 10 Week Sessions:
Session 1- 9/28/26 - 12/4/26
Session 2- 12/7/26 - 2/26/27
Session 3- 3/1/27 - 5/14/27
Elementary Activities:
Arts & Crafts Club for Grades K-3 Monday
Love making cool crafts? Join our Arts & Crafts Club and let your creativity shine! You’ll get to try lots of different projects—like painting, gluing, cutting, and creating—plus special crafts for the seasons. It’s the perfect place to have fun and make great art with friends!
Love making cool crafts? Join our Arts & Crafts Club and let your creativity shine! You’ll get to try lots of different projects—like painting, gluing, cutting, and creating—plus special crafts for the seasons. It’s the perfect place to have fun and make great art with friends!
Battle of The Books for Grades 3-4 Wednesday (Runs February-May)
The Battle of the Books program is designed to encourage children to read more by helping them discover the joy and excitement of reading and talking about books. Using a team format, students get to share with their friends the challenge of growing the quantity of books they read as well as increasing their exposure to a variety of writing styles and topics. During the program students will train for the annual in-house reading competition, Battle of the Books. More information for this club will be sent out in January.
The Battle of the Books program is designed to encourage children to read more by helping them discover the joy and excitement of reading and talking about books. Using a team format, students get to share with their friends the challenge of growing the quantity of books they read as well as increasing their exposure to a variety of writing styles and topics. During the program students will train for the annual in-house reading competition, Battle of the Books. More information for this club will be sent out in January.
Board Games Grades 1-4 Monday
Board games, trivia games, logic games, card games, memory games not only are fun; they are also an opportunity to stretch thinking, apply logic and reasoning skills, and boost memory. Board games originated in Egypt over 5,000 years ago and have evolved throughout time and cultures ever since. While games have changed in the modern day, they still provide their players the opportunity to strategize and apply their knowledge to a set of rules with the ultimate goal of winning. During board game club students will play a variety of games . The goal of the board game club is to work with elementary students to foster community, screen free play, sportsmanship, SEL, and socialization.
Choir for Grades 3-4 Wednesday
Join the GWCS Choir and make music with your friends! You'll learn how to use your voice, sing in harmony, and perform fun songs as a group. Whether you're a confident singer or just getting started, choir is all about having fun, building your skills, and sharing your voice with others. Get ready to sing your heart out and shine on stage!
Join the GWCS Choir and make music with your friends! You'll learn how to use your voice, sing in harmony, and perform fun songs as a group. Whether you're a confident singer or just getting started, choir is all about having fun, building your skills, and sharing your voice with others. Get ready to sing your heart out and shine on stage!
Junior Running Club for Grades 3-4 Thursday
We are excited to offer a new running club for our younger students this year! Modeled after our middle school running club, students in 3rd - 5th grade will get to tie up their running shoes and learn the mechanics of running while having fun with their friends. During the fall season, students will play games, learn proper stretches, and work up to a steady one mile run before conquering a 5K in the spring season. All runs will take place on campus on Thursday from 3:30-4:30 with the Junior Running Club coaches. Student participants will have the option to participate in two runs off campus - a one mile fun run in the fall and a 5K in the spring.
We are excited to offer a new running club for our younger students this year! Modeled after our middle school running club, students in 3rd - 5th grade will get to tie up their running shoes and learn the mechanics of running while having fun with their friends. During the fall season, students will play games, learn proper stretches, and work up to a steady one mile run before conquering a 5K in the spring season. All runs will take place on campus on Thursday from 3:30-4:30 with the Junior Running Club coaches. Student participants will have the option to participate in two runs off campus - a one mile fun run in the fall and a 5K in the spring.
Sewing Club for Grade 4 Wednesday
Like arts and crafts? Want to make your own stuffed animals? Join the Sewing Club where creativity and fun come together! You'll learn the basics of sewing and work on cool projects like plushies, simple accessories, and more. Whether you're brand new to sewing or already know a stitch or two, this club is all about learning new skills, making awesome stuff, and having a great time with friends!
Like arts and crafts? Want to make your own stuffed animals? Join the Sewing Club where creativity and fun come together! You'll learn the basics of sewing and work on cool projects like plushies, simple accessories, and more. Whether you're brand new to sewing or already know a stitch or two, this club is all about learning new skills, making awesome stuff, and having a great time with friends!
Stem Club for Grades 3-4 Thursday
Ready to think, build, and explore? The 3/4 STEM Club is the place to be! Each week, you’ll team up with friends to take on exciting STEM challenges that get you thinking like real engineers. You’ll learn how the Engineering Design Process works—by actually doing it! From designing and building to testing, reflecting, and sharing your creations, every meeting is packed with hands-on fun and creativity. Get ready to solve problems, get messy, and have a blast!
Ready to think, build, and explore? The 3/4 STEM Club is the place to be! Each week, you’ll team up with friends to take on exciting STEM challenges that get you thinking like real engineers. You’ll learn how the Engineering Design Process works—by actually doing it! From designing and building to testing, reflecting, and sharing your creations, every meeting is packed with hands-on fun and creativity. Get ready to solve problems, get messy, and have a blast!
Storybook STEM for Grades K-2 Monday
Get ready for an after-school adventure! We’re so excited to offer a brand-new club just for our K–2 students! Each week, you’ll dive into a fun storybook and then jump into a hands-on S.T.E.M. activity that goes along with it—like building, experimenting, crafting, and more! With the help of Mrs. Durso, you’ll explore science, technology, engineering, and math in exciting and creative ways. If you love stories, making things, and having fun with friends, this is the club for you!
Watercolor Club for Grades 3-4 Monday
Get ready to splash into creativity! In the Watercolor Club, students will discover the magic of watercolor painting through fun, hands-on projects. They'll experiment with vibrant colors, learn exciting techniques like blending and layering, and create unique works of art inspired by nature, animals, seasons, and their own imaginations. Whether they're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or already love making art, every student will have the chance to explore, create, and have fun in a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Get ready to splash into creativity! In the Watercolor Club, students will discover the magic of watercolor painting through fun, hands-on projects. They'll experiment with vibrant colors, learn exciting techniques like blending and layering, and create unique works of art inspired by nature, animals, seasons, and their own imaginations. Whether they're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or already love making art, every student will have the chance to explore, create, and have fun in a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Middle School Activities:
Battle of The Books for Grade 5 Wednesday (Runs February-May)
The Battle of the Books program is designed to encourage children to read more by helping them discover the joy and excitement of reading and talking about books. Using a team format, students get to share with their friends the challenge of growing the quantity of books they read as well as increasing their exposure to a variety of writing styles and topics. During the program students will train for the annual in-house reading competition, Battle of the Books. More information for this club will be sent out in January.
Choir for grades 5-8 Wednesday
Join the GWCS Choir and make music with your friends! You'll learn how to use your voice, sing in harmony, and perform fun songs as a group. Whether you're a confident singer or just getting started, choir is all about having fun, building your skills, and sharing your voice with others. Get ready to sing your heart out and shine on stage!
Join the GWCS Choir and make music with your friends! You'll learn how to use your voice, sing in harmony, and perform fun songs as a group. Whether you're a confident singer or just getting started, choir is all about having fun, building your skills, and sharing your voice with others. Get ready to sing your heart out and shine on stage!
Cheerleading for grades 5-8 Thursday
Teamwork Development: Working with others is essential in all areas of life. Working with teammates from different backgrounds and skill levels in competitive dance helps our dancers to see themselves as part of a team, not just an individual, which helps them strive for success as a team. Increased Skills Acquisition: When you are part of competitive dance, steps, movements and methods are at a faster pace. With the practice and dedication needed, you can watch your dancer dramatically increase their abilities in a shorter time. Valuable Life Lessons: Competitions for dance teach valuable life lessons. You can expect your child to learn about teamwork, resolving differences, how to be a polite winner or loser, professional networking, and much more all within the sport of competitive dance. Creative Expression: Expressing yourself is something that many people struggle with. When your child is in competitive dance, they can enjoy a creative and active outlet. Performance Skills. Students will perform for home basketball games and different school events.
Debate Club for grades 6-8 Wednesday
Do you love sharing your ideas, asking questions, or making a great argument? The Debate Club is the place for you! Join us for an exciting year of researching interesting topics, building persuasive arguments, and putting your speaking skills to the test. You’ll gain confidence, learn to think quickly, work as a team, and compete in debates throughout the year. Whether you’re already a confident speaker or ready to step outside your comfort zone, come find your voice and make your argument heard!
Note: Spots in the Debate Club are limited. Students selected will have the exciting opportunity to participate in all three sessions of the program. If interest exceeds the number of available openings, we’ll use a fair random selection process to determine which students will join the club.
Do you love sharing your ideas, asking questions, or making a great argument? The Debate Club is the place for you! Join us for an exciting year of researching interesting topics, building persuasive arguments, and putting your speaking skills to the test. You’ll gain confidence, learn to think quickly, work as a team, and compete in debates throughout the year. Whether you’re already a confident speaker or ready to step outside your comfort zone, come find your voice and make your argument heard!
Note: Spots in the Debate Club are limited. Students selected will have the exciting opportunity to participate in all three sessions of the program. If interest exceeds the number of available openings, we’ll use a fair random selection process to determine which students will join the club.
Drama Club for Grades 5-8
Do you love acting, being on stage, or working behind the scenes? Then Drama Club is the perfect place for you! Whether you're a born performer or just want to try something new, you'll have a blast learning about acting, stagecraft, and teamwork. You'll help bring stories to life through fun games, rehearsals, and live performances. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to shine!
Do you love acting, being on stage, or working behind the scenes? Then Drama Club is the perfect place for you! Whether you're a born performer or just want to try something new, you'll have a blast learning about acting, stagecraft, and teamwork. You'll help bring stories to life through fun games, rehearsals, and live performances. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to shine!
Note: Only students wanting to try out for a role in this year's play should sign up for drama club at this time. Students who are only interested in stage crew should not sign up for drama club at this time.
Philadelphia Ballet Just Dance for Grades 5-8 Monday & Wednesday
Philadelphia Ballet’s after-school program offers an in-depth arts experience for middle school students in Philadelphia, aiming to increase accessibility to dance while helping students discover new creative interests and explore future possibilities. Throughout the school year, participants receive instruction in a variety of dance styles—including ballet, jazz, Latin, African dance, and hip-hop—providing a broad understanding of the diversity within the art form. Beyond technical training, the program offers meaningful cultural experiences that positively influence student behavior and foster greater self-confidence.
Note: Spots in the Just Dance class are limited. Students selected will have the exciting opportunity to participate in all three sessions of the program. If interest exceeds the number of available openings, we’ll use a fair random selection process to determine which students will join the club.
Philadelphia Ballet’s after-school program offers an in-depth arts experience for middle school students in Philadelphia, aiming to increase accessibility to dance while helping students discover new creative interests and explore future possibilities. Throughout the school year, participants receive instruction in a variety of dance styles—including ballet, jazz, Latin, African dance, and hip-hop—providing a broad understanding of the diversity within the art form. Beyond technical training, the program offers meaningful cultural experiences that positively influence student behavior and foster greater self-confidence.
Note: Spots in the Just Dance class are limited. Students selected will have the exciting opportunity to participate in all three sessions of the program. If interest exceeds the number of available openings, we’ll use a fair random selection process to determine which students will join the club.
Settlement Music School Beginner Piano Program for Grades 6-8 Tuesday
In this group piano class, students will embark on their musical journey by learning the essentials of beginning piano in a fun, collaborative setting. They’ll build a strong foundation through hands-on practice with basic techniques, discover how to read pitch and rhythm, and work together as a class to play songs. Along the way, students will develop both their musical skills and confidence while experiencing the joy of making music together.
Note: Spots in the Beginner Piano Program are limited. Students selected will have the exciting opportunity to participate in all three sessions of the program. If interest exceeds the number of available openings, we’ll use a fair random selection process to determine which students will join the club.
In this group piano class, students will embark on their musical journey by learning the essentials of beginning piano in a fun, collaborative setting. They’ll build a strong foundation through hands-on practice with basic techniques, discover how to read pitch and rhythm, and work together as a class to play songs. Along the way, students will develop both their musical skills and confidence while experiencing the joy of making music together.
Note: Spots in the Beginner Piano Program are limited. Students selected will have the exciting opportunity to participate in all three sessions of the program. If interest exceeds the number of available openings, we’ll use a fair random selection process to determine which students will join the club.
Sewing Club for Grade 5-6 Wednesday
Like arts and crafts? Want to make your own stuffed animals? Join the Sewing Club where creativity and fun come together! You'll learn the basics of sewing and work on cool projects like plushies, simple accessories, and more. Whether you're brand new to sewing or already know a stitch or two, this club is all about learning new skills, making awesome stuff, and having a great time with friends!
Like arts and crafts? Want to make your own stuffed animals? Join the Sewing Club where creativity and fun come together! You'll learn the basics of sewing and work on cool projects like plushies, simple accessories, and more. Whether you're brand new to sewing or already know a stitch or two, this club is all about learning new skills, making awesome stuff, and having a great time with friends!
Watercolor Club for Grade 5-6 Thursday
Get ready to splash into creativity! In the Watercolor Club, students will discover the magic of watercolor painting through fun, hands-on projects. They'll experiment with vibrant colors, learn exciting techniques like blending and layering, and create unique works of art inspired by nature, animals, seasons, and their own imaginations. Whether they're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or already love making art, every student will have the chance to explore, create, and have fun in a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Get ready to splash into creativity! In the Watercolor Club, students will discover the magic of watercolor painting through fun, hands-on projects. They'll experiment with vibrant colors, learn exciting techniques like blending and layering, and create unique works of art inspired by nature, animals, seasons, and their own imaginations. Whether they're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or already love making art, every student will have the chance to explore, create, and have fun in a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Yearbook for grades 7-8 Wednesday
Love taking photos and being creative? Join the Yearbook Club—open to all 7th and 8th graders! You'll get to snap pictures at school events (yes, even the fun after-school ones), organize and tag your best shots using cool online software, and help design the actual yearbook pages. From picking awesome photos to adding artwork, this is your chance to help capture the memories everyone will look back on!
Love taking photos and being creative? Join the Yearbook Club—open to all 7th and 8th graders! You'll get to snap pictures at school events (yes, even the fun after-school ones), organize and tag your best shots using cool online software, and help design the actual yearbook pages. From picking awesome photos to adding artwork, this is your chance to help capture the memories everyone will look back on!
