Afternoon Enrichment

Learning and Exploration beyond the Academic Day

St. Christopher’s Afternoon Enrichment program provides opportunities for learning and exploration beyond the academic day. Classes are open to all students in the Lower School and are offered in three sessions: Fall (September-November), Winter (January-March), and Spring (March-May).

Afternoon Enrichment is a separate program from Extended Day. All Lower School boys are welcome to register for Afternoon Enrichment. Students enrolled in Extended Day will be escorted to their classroom at the end of their Afternoon Enrichment class.

Registration Now Closed

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Carpool Locations & Times (unless otherwise noted by instructor)
- JK/K Classes - St. Christopher’s Road Carpool Loop at 3:30 p.m.
- 1st/2nd Grade Classes - Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop at 3:50 p.m.
- 3rd-5th Grade Classes - Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop at 4:30 p.m.
Additional Information
- Carpool locations and pick-up times vary by grade level:
  - JK-K Classes - St. Christopher’s Road Carpool Loop at 3:30 PM
  - 1st-2nd Grade Classes - Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop at 3:50 PM
  - 3rd-5th Grade Classes - Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop at 4:30 PM
- On days when St. Christopher’s is closed, afternoon enrichment is also closed.
- Refund requests must be made in writing and sent to Janine Davila, Director of Auxiliary Operations, at AfternoonEnrichment@stcva.org. All refunds will be made less $50.00. No refunds will be issued after the session begins.
- For additional information please email afternoonenrichment@stcva.org

Registration Now Closed

Registration is now closed. Please read below about the Fall 2024 offerings to get an idea of what will be offered in Winter 2025. Please email AfternoonEnrichment@stcva.org with any questions.

Academics

Fall 2024 Classes - October 1 - November 14

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Brilliant Builders - Applying Programming, Technology, & Engineering Skills

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) October 3 - November 14
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Our brilliant builders will use awesome technology tools such as: LEGO®, Makey Makeys, Ozobots, Dash, and/or LEGO® Spike Prime Robotics to examine the design process in order to solve real-world problems with Ms. Warren. This session explores a unique combination of great challenges and fun for all budding engineers!
Character Works!

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) October 2 - November 13
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Character Design: learning how to create characters (protagonists and antagonists) from shapes to fit their personalities and/or illustrating characters from book descriptions. We will start off observing characters from books/comics, then make our own variations, finally creating a protagonist and antagonist to your own story! This helps with conceptualizing, descriptions/adjectives, projecting the imagination.
Clay, Paint & More! (Thursdays)

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) October 3 - November 14
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $145
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

This Mixed-Media class is a collage of artistic experiences rooted in one fundamental creative principle – to provide children with the foundation that will inform and inspire their vision and imagination. We will explore line, shape, color, texture, shape, and pattern through creative 2D and 3D works of art. We will be creating and exploring drawing and painting techniques, collage, and sculpture, all in a variety of mediums and styles. The study of famous artists will be introduced through age-appropriate literature and vibrant visuals. This class is dedicated to providing children with inventive art instruction and projects that will enhance their creative problem-solving skills, as well as encourage out-of-the-box expression. All materials are provided. ALL NEW LESSONS with Lower School Art Teacher, Meg Foster!
Clay, Paint & More! (Wednesdays)

Grades: 1st - 2nd
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) October 2 - November 13
Time: 3 - 3:50 p.m.
Cost: $145
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

This Mixed-Media class is a collage of artistic experiences rooted in one fundamental creative principle – to provide children with the foundation that will inform and inspire their vision and imagination. We will explore line, shape, color, texture, shape, and pattern through creative 2D and 3D works of art. We will be creating and exploring drawing and painting techniques, collage, and sculpture, all in a variety of mediums and styles. The study of famous artists will be introduced through age-appropriate literature and vibrant visuals. This class is dedicated to providing children with inventive art instruction and projects that will enhance their creative problem-solving skills, as well as encourage out-of-the-box expression. All materials are provided. ALL NEW LESSONS with Lower School Art Teacher, Meg Foster!
Cool Coding and Brilliant Builders

Grades: Kindergarten
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) October 2 - November 13
Time: 2:40 - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: St. Christopher’s Rd. Carpool Loop

Our brilliant builders will use technology tools and applications to become creative builders, coders, and engineers. From Dash, to Code-a-pillars, to Ozobots, to Scratch Jr. and more, our brilliant builders will explore a unique combination of great challenges and fun with Ms. Warren!
Jr. Cross Country

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) October 2 - November 13
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Get ready to run and have fun with the Lower School Junior Cross Country Club! This after-school enrichment combines fitness with fun, helping kids build endurance, teamwork and a love for running. Each session includes engaging drills, exciting games and friendly runs through our beautiful campus. Join us to explore the outdoors, make new friends and discover the joy of running at your own pace. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of running shoes!
Kindergarten Hoops

Grades: K
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) October 3 - November 14
Time: 2:40 - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: St. Christopher’s Rd. Carpool Loop

Come shoot hoops with Head JV Coach Mr. Vick! We will learn about ball-handling, passing, defensive positioning, and shooting through drills and games. We will also talk through the "soft skills" of the game such as sportsmanship, emotional regulation, and patience in a memorable way. Your junior kindergartener will have a ton of fun developing his basketball skills each week!
Soccer Shots I

Grades: JK-K
Dates: Tuesdays (7 weeks) October 1 - November 12
Time: 2:40 - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $145
Carpool Location: St. Christopher’s Rd. Carpool Loop

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on individual skill and character development. Players will be provided an opportunity to be challenged with soccer skill-building, fitness, fun games, and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Soccer Shots II

Grades: 1st - 2nd
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) October 3 - November 14
Time: 3 - 3:50 p.m.
Cost: $145
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on individual skill and character development. Players will be provided an opportunity to be challenged with soccer skill-building, fitness, fun games, and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner.

Private Music Lessons

We are pleased to offer St. Christopher’s and St. Catherine’s students the opportunity for on-campus private lessons on a wide variety of instruments. Please click on this Private Lesson Registration Form more information, and reach out to our Private Lesson Coordinator Loretta McCray (mccrayl@stcva.org) with any questions you may have.

711 St. Christopher’s Road Richmond, Virginia 23226 Main Phone (804) 282-3185