ZAPS test-preparation seminars are designed to help each student do their personal best on the ACT. In the five-hour seminar, students will learn: Strategies for using partial knowledge to eliminate wrong choices Tips for improving in all four sub tests (English, Math, Reading and Science) Tactics for using limited testing time Take shortened practice tests that mirror the actual testing experience Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence Receive a comprehensive Study Guide and 24 practice test workouts with detailed answer explanations Get suggestions for individualized study in the days leading up to the test Motivational instruction and hands-on practice will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses.

Get ready to set off into the sky! Each day we will learn about different flying objects and get to create our own airplane, space ship, and kite.This enrichment class is offered in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low while offering engaging before- and after-school opportunities.

Whether you consider yourself a beginner or intermediate player, join this club to meet and interact with other chess players in your school and play on a weekly basis. If they are new to the game, players will learn the basic rules and strategies of chess. Tournament play is encouraged outside of the club, but not required. Players are able to complete a full game and recognize a checkmate and stalemate Players can set and use a chess clock during a game Players are able to resolve a disagreement with & w/o adults present Players can explain the rules of chess (movement of the pieces, checkmate, & stalemate)

Our interactive winter animals craft class for kids brings cold-weather wildlife to life through engaging, hands-on art projects. Perfect for young creators, this class explores the chilly habitats of creatures such as polar bears, snowy owls, and penguins through simple, tactile activities. This enrichment class is offered in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low while providing engaging before- and after-school opportunities. Students enrolled in this class will check in with Friendship Connection, enjoy a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Pop into our Microgreen Planting Workshop for an afternoon of urban gardening! In this one-session class, we’ll grow edible sprouts using recycled cans, then learn about parts of a plant and what makes them grow. Bring your green thumb and get ready to grow!This enrichment class is offered in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low while providing engaging before- and after-school opportunities. Students enrolled in this class will check in with Friendship Connection, enjoy a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Whether you consider yourself a beginner or intermediate player, join this club to meet and interact with other chess players in your school and play on a weekly basis. If they are new to the game, players will learn the basic rules and strategies of chess. Tournament play is encouraged outside of the club, but not required. Players are able to complete a full game and recognize a checkmate and stalemate Players can set and use a chess clock during a game Players are able to resolve a disagreement with & w/o adults present Players can explain the rules of chess (movement of the pieces, checkmate, & stalemate)

January 20th is Penguin Awareness Day! Join us in learning about penguins! Build simple boats from recycled cardboard, foil, and tape, and experiment with how penguins float. This enrichment class is offered in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low while providing engaging before- and after-school opportunities. Students enrolled in this class will check in with Friendship Connection, enjoy a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

It’s time to explore Falcon Heights through a new lens! Join us for this adventurous math-themed scavenger hunt at Falcon. We will work together to solve problems and uncover the answers for each quest. This free enrichment class is offered in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low while providing engaging before-school opportunities. As part of our commitment to equity and access, each school receives one free enrichment class. These classes are designed to increase participation for students at the hosting school, particularly those who may not otherwise have the financial means to participate in enrichment programming. To support this goal, free classes are reserved for students enrolled at the hosting school.

Celebrate the seasons in Spanish with Vamos con las Tradiciones y Celebraciones. Through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions, students build Spanish vocabulary and gain confidence using simple conversations. Fall lessons explore fall and winter themes, while spring introduces spring and summer topics. Along the way, students discover celebrations from Spanish-speaking cultures while practicing greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, nature, and seasonal vocabulary. No prior Spanish experience required—just curiosity and a love of fun!

Bring stories to life through the magic of stop-motion animation! Using LEGO® bricks, clay, and small toys, students will create their own animated films while developing storytelling, filmmaking, and creative problem-solving skills in a fun, collaborative environment.This enrichment class is offered in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low while providing engaging before- and after-school opportunities. Students enrolled in this class will check in with Friendship Connection, enjoy a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Spring into Spanish with Vamos con las Celebraciones – a LIVE virtual class. Students explore spring and summer vocabulary through songs, games, and cultural traditions from Spanish-speaking countries. Topics include greetings, colors, weather, nature, clothing, and holidays like Valentine’s Day, Semana Santa, and Independence Day. Kids practice simple conversations while having fun. No prior Spanish experience required—just curiosity and a love of fun!

Celebrate the season in Spanish! In Vamos con las Tradiciones – a LIVE virtual class – students explore fall and winter vocabulary through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions. Kids practice simple conversations about greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, and seasonal activities while discovering celebrations like Día de los Muertos and La Navidad. No prior Spanish experience required—just curiosity and a love of fun!