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
- 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 Closed

Registration for Spring 2025 Afternoon Enrichment is now closed. Please read below about the Spring 2025 offerings to get an idea of what we will offer in Fall 2025. Please email AfternoonEnrichment@stcva.org with any questions.

Academics

Spring 2025 Classes - March 25-May 8

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Brilliant Builders - Applying Programming, Technology, & Engineering Skills

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) March 27-May 8
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 and solve real-world problems with Ms. Warren. This session explores a unique combination of great challenges and fun for all budding engineers!
Clay, Paint & More! (1st & 2nd)

Grades: 1st & 2nd
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) March 26-May 7
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 – providing children with the foundation to 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 in various 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 and encourage out-of-the-box expression. All materials are provided. ALL NEW LESSONS with Lower School Art Teacher Meg Foster!
Clay, Paint & More! (3rd-5th)

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) March 27-May 8
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 – providing children with the foundation to 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 in various 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 and encourage out-of-the-box expression. All materials are provided. ALL NEW LESSONS with Lower School Art Teacher Meg Foster!
Cool Coding & Brilliant Builders

Grades: 1st & 2nd
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) March 26-May 7
Time: 3-3:50 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

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

Grades: 3rd - 5th
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) March 26-May 7
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Students will be offered time to think and write creatively. Prompts will be offered, or students can work on a story of their own!
Jump, Jive & Boogie

Grades: 1st - 2nd
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) March 27-May 8
Time: 3-3:50 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

An introduction to jazz dance and tap for 1st and 2nd grade boys. This is a high-energy class for beginners to gain a basic understanding of jazz and tap steps while exploring rhythms and movement patterns to fun music.
Run + Strength Training

Grade: 3rd-5th
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) March 26-May 7
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $145
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Endorphin Fitness Run & Strength teaches the foundations of running and bodyweight strength training in a fun, energizing way. Professional youth coaches will lead participants in age-specific training that lays a foundation for a lifetime of success. Endorphin Fitness coaches have coached youth runners and triathletes at the highest levels and were awarded the US Youth Coach of the Year by USA Triathlon.
Soccer Shots I

Grades: JK-K
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) March 27-May 8
Time: 2:40-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $145
Carpool Location: St. Christopher’s Rd. Carpool Loop

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s program focusing 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: Tuesdays (7 weeks) March 25-May 6
Time: 3-3:50 p.m.
Cost: $145
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s program focusing 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