Afterschool Program

Study Skills (5)

Middle school, here we come! In this hands-on course, students will explore practical strategies to stay organized. They’ll personalize their own planners, practice drafting professional emails, navigate Google Classroom, strengthen typing skills, and discover other tools to make learning easier and more efficient. By the end of the course, students will feel confident, prepared, and excited to tackle middle school!

Instructor: Whitney Brown

• Materials Fee: $30
• Capacity: 25

Astronomy (1-5)

Join Mr. Fox for an enrichment class that is out of this world! Participants will explore outer space, our solar system, conduct experiments and entertain the possibility of alien life forms.

Instructor: Jeremy Fox

• Materials Fee: $30
• Capacity: 16

Stories & Slime (1-5)

The desire to engage with sensory play comes naturally for children and should be encouraged and supported both at home and in early learning environments. With sensory play, there's always much more going on than meets the eye. Some benefits of sensory play include building nerve connections to the brain, developing fine motor skills, supporting language development, encouraging scientific thinking and problem solving, and demonstrating mindfulness.

Each week, Mr. Ayers will begin the class by engaging participants in a work of children's literature. When the story is over, the fun is just beginning! Students will be provided a different sensory experience each week that ties into the book. Participants should bring a big t-shirt from home to cover their uniform, because things may get MESSY, which is probably the most fun of all. Students will bring home their creations (contained and sealed) at the end of each class to enjoy, with permission, of course.

Instructor: John Ayers

• Materials Fee: $125
• Capacity: 20

Jazz Funk (1-5)

Jazz Funk blends the sharp, high-energy style of jazz with the attitude and grooves of hip hop. In this dynamic class, dancers will learn expressive choreography that mixes technique with sass, style, and musicality. Perfect for those who love to perform and want to build both skill and stage presence.

Instructor: Adi Licht

• Materials Fee: $10
• Capacity: 20

GGG (1-3)

This program will cover many of the games and activities that we study in physical education. Students will play a variety of sports while working on skill development, sportsmanship, and team work. This program is designed for the children to find success while having fun!

Instructor: John Holland

• Materials Fee: $0
• Capacity: 20

Volleyball (3-5)

Join Griffin and friends for an exciting afterschool volleyball adventure for boys and girls in grades 3–5! Students will learn to bump, set, and spike while building teamwork and confidence. We’ll explore real game strategy in fun, kid-friendly ways. Plus, enjoy special visits and inspiration from our varsity and junior varsity volleyball players!

Instructor: Sarah Levitt

• Materials Fee: $50
• Capacity: 20

Recycled Art Workshop (K-2)

Students transform recyclables, found objects, and everyday household items into precious works of art! They create sustainable fashion accessories, CD suncatchers, egg carton masquerade masks, and more. They develop an appreciation for used materials, learn about recycling and sustainability, and deepen their understanding of helping the planet!

Instructor: Parker Anderson Enrichment

• Materials Fee: $25
• Capacity: 16

Sewing (K-5)

Learn to hand sew and embroider with Miss Shannon's Sewing School. All projects teach different sewing skills beginning with learning how to sew on a button. All materials, supplies, and sewing kits are included.

Instructor: TBD from Miss Shannon’s Sewing 

• Materials Fee: $70
• Capacity: 12

Newsroom Ninjas (3-5)

In our journalism class, students will develop essential skills in typing, writing, and communication, including interviewing techniques. They’ll also learn to design eye-catching layouts using Canva. By the end of the course, your child will proudly contribute to creating our lower school newspaper, building confidence and teamwork along the way.

Instructor: Whitney Brown

• Materials Fee $25
• Capacity: 16

Board Games (1-5)

Join Mr. Fox for this exciting enrichment program where students will improve their concentration and strategic thinking. Class time will include guided instruction as well as the opportunity to play other opponents, and alternate between chess and other games of strategy and logic.

Instructor: Jeremy Fox

• Materials Fee $10
• Capacity: 16

Mini-Musical (K-2)

Let’s put on a show! In this class we will perform a scaled down version of a popular musical from start to finish through dancing, singing, and acting. Every student will have a role and learn choreography and songs and lines as they work together to tell a story!

Instructor: Kate Roth

• Materials Fee $30
• Capacity: 18

Adventures in Art (1-3)

Adventures in Art is a hands-on, creative experience designed just for young artists! Each week, students embark on a new artistic adventure— from painting and drawing to sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, and more— while engaging with different art forms and discovering inspiring artists. With step-by-step guidance and plenty of room for self-expression, kids experiment, explore, and unlock their creativity. By the end of the session, each student will have a colorful portfolio celebrating their artistic journey!

Instructor: Heather Hager

• Materials Fee $70
• Capacity: 15

Basketball & Soccer FUNdamentals (K-2)

This class will be full of fun and exciting soccer and basketball games for k-2 children. All games will be age appropriate, and will introduce FUNdamental soccer and basketball skills that promote a love of learning.

Instructors: Susan Cole and Sasha Andrews-Vietz

• Materials Fee $30
• Capacity: 16

Krafty Kinders (K)

In this hands-on enrichment class, kindergarten students will be treated to fun and engaging art and craft experiences designed to spark creativity and build confidence. Each week we will start with a story, then children will use a variety of materials to cut, glue, paint, and create, all while strengthening important school-readiness skills. Through these playful projects, students will develop fine-motor control, hand–eye coordination, and the ability to follow multi-step directions.

Krafty Kinders offers young artists a joyful space to explore their imaginations, practice new techniques, and proudly share their creations—all while building the foundational skills they need for success in the classroom.

Instructor: Roslyn Perez

• Materials Fee $85
• Capacity: 20

Yoga & Mindful Moves (K-2)

This calming and creative class begins with youth-centered yoga and guided meditation to help students find grounding, focus, and emotional balance. From there, we transition into mindful movement, using dance-inspired exploration to express peace, creativity, and body awareness. Students will learn how breath supports movement, how movement can reflect feelings, and how mindful practices can support their confidence both in and out of the studio. This class helps students build flexibility, strength, imagination, and a sense of well-being through fun, expressive movement.

Instructor: Ericalynn Priolo

• Materials Fee $0
• Capacity: 20

SpyKids: Secret Agents (2-5)

Students explore the fascinating world of solving mysteries and decode the secrets behind becoming a spy! They develop observation and reasoning skills by deciphering secret messages, searching for clues during an Escape Room, and going on a scavenger hunt! Every spy takes home a personal ID badge and detective kit.

Instructor: Parker Anderson Enrichment

• Materials Fee $25
• Capacity: 16

Culinary Kids (K-2)

CKA is a revolutionary and amazingly FUN, educator created, cooking program that empowers youth to expand their culinary comfort zones, increase their self-esteem and encourages independence - all while learning standards aligned academics... Oh, and they're having a BLAST while they do it! Be it Math, Science, History, Language Arts, Safety or Nutrition, CKA utilizes an engaging and entertaining “stealth teaching technique” that has students completely unaware they are growing in vitally important and impactful ways. Students may think they are just having fun cooking phenomenally delicious recipes for an hour, but what they are truly doing is having experiences that will serve them well both socially and academically for a lifetime. Please note that the 1:35 p.m. section is for second graders who have participated in CKA before-fifth graders. The later session is available for kindergarten-second graders.

Instructor: Culinary Kids Academy

• Materials Fee: $245
• Capacity: 16

Planet Protectors (K-5)

Calling all young scientists and nature lovers! In this class, students will dive into the wonders of nature and explore solutions to climate change and eco-preservation through hands-on experiments and creative eco-projects! We'll inspire students to feel empowered tackling environmental issues with creative, positive solutions. From building mini-ecosystems and growing plants without soil to making recycled paper and exploring the power of the sun, kids will learn how science helps us protect our planet all while having a ton of fun!

Instructor: Curated Care

• Materials Fee: $35
• Capacity: 16

Hip-Hop (K-2)

This fun, high-energy class introduces young dancers to the basics of hip hop in an upbeat and encouraging environment. Students will learn age-appropriate moves, build rhythm and coordination, and gain confidence as they groove to kid-friendly music. A great way to get moving, express creativity, and have a blast!

Instructor: Adi Licht

• Materials Fee: $10
• Capacity: 20

AD&D (3-5)

Our new Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) class is designed specifically for students who know how to play (or have played) D&D and are looking to continue their experience or find a new campaign to join! This class is for players ready to adventure forth into a more advanced, fun filled campaign. We won’t waste time learning the basics, we’ll jump right into the heart of the game. Please note, students in this class must understand basic D&D gameplay – we will create characters and embark on an exciting adventure right away. If you would like to learn the basics of how to play, please join our regular D&D class.

Instructor: Matthew Poage

• Materials Fee: $20
• Capacity: 10

Chess4Everyone (K-5)

This is neither a beginner nor an advanced class; it’s both! In this course Kids To Kings welcomes students of all ages and experience levels. Players that are new to Chess will be introduced to The Game of Kings and learn everything from the names of the Chessmen all the way to special moves like Castling. For more experienced players we will go beyond the basics to explore Chess strategy, technique and style! The class will be fun and upbeat and will include gameplay, puzzles, and group activities. And there will be something challenging for all involved.
This is truly Chess 4 Everyone!

Instructor: Brian Julian

• Materials Fee: $10
• Capacity: 20

LEGO Robotics (K-2)

Students build different projects each week and learn the basics of coding through a LEGO Education app in this fun and educational robotics class! This course begins with engineering principles such as wheels, axles, and levers, and then progresses to more complex components, including sensors, light matrix, and motors!

Instructor: Parker Anderson Enrichment

• Materials Fee: $10
• Capacity: 16

Ceramics Fantastical: From Seuss to Burton (2-5)

Step into a world where whimsy meets wonder in this special Little Yellow House Art class! Inspired by the playful imagination of Dr. Seuss and the quirky charm of Tim Burton, students will sculpt and build their own fantastical ceramic creations. From silly creatures to curvy, dreamlike forms, each artist will design, glaze, and kiln-fire colorful works that celebrate creativity, curiosity, and the joy of thinking beyond the ordinary. Each one of a kind ceramic piece will be fired in our off-site kiln, wrapped, and returned at the end of the session.

Instructor: Little Yellow House Art

• Materials Fee: $304
• Capacity: 14

GB Soccer School (K-1)

Join us for a fun-filled session of soccer games and activities! Our inclusive soccer classes offer a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn, grow and have a blast on the field. With an emphasis on skill building activities and interactive games, our fun coaches create a supportive atmosphere where every child can shine. 

• Materials Fee: $20
• Capacity: 16

Mad Science: STEM > NASA (K-5)

2 classes in 1! Students will begin the session with Ready, STEM, Go!, then blast off into NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers from Mad Science for the second half.

• Materials Fee: $40
• Capacity: 20

Culinary Kids (2-5)

CKA is a revolutionary and amazingly FUN, educator created, cooking program that empowers youth to expand their culinary comfort zones, increase their self-esteem and encourages independence - all while learning standards aligned academics... Oh, and they're having a BLAST while they do it! Be it Math, Science, History, Language Arts, Safety or Nutrition, CKA utilizes an engaging and entertaining “stealth teaching technique” that has students completely unaware they are growing in vitally important and impactful ways. Students may think they are just having fun cooking phenomenally delicious recipes for an hour, but what they are truly doing is having experiences that will serve them well both socially and academically for a lifetime. Please note that the 1:35 p.m. section is for second graders who have participated in CKA before-fifth graders. The later session is available for kindergarten-second graders.

Instructor: Culinary Kids Academy

• Materials Fee: $245
• Capacity: 16

Retro Play (K-5)

Step back in time for a totally awesome after-school adventure! Each week, we’ll explore what it was like to be a kid in the 1970s and 1980s — before cell phones and streaming! Students will discover the fun of classic childhood pastimes through hands-on activities, retro games, crafts, and music. We’ll play vintage board games like Twister and Connect Four, make friendship bracelets and tie-dye shirts, taste-test nostalgic snacks, and learn about the music, TV shows, and fads that defined a generation. From disco dance moves to old-school cartoons and homemade popcorn, Retro Wednesday is all about creativity, connection, and good old-fashioned fun! Get ready to unplug, laugh, and experience the magic of growing up before Wi-Fi!

Instructor: John Ayers

• Materials Fee: $75
• Capacity: 14

Intermediate hip hop / World Dance / Young Choreographers (2-5)

This high-energy class builds on hip hop fundamentals with more complex choreography, musicality, and performance skills. Dancers will strengthen their technique, pick up combos more quickly, and push their creativity through freestyling and dynamic routines. Perfect for students with previous hip hop experience who are ready to level up.
In the young choreographers portion of class,students step into the role of choreographer—experimenting with movement, storytelling, and music to create their own original dances.

Instructor: Adi Licht

• Materials Fee: $10
• Capacity: 20

Advanced Chess (K-5)

In this class for more experienced players we will be taking Chess education to a higher level. We'll begin with a lightening fast review of the rules of the game but quickly move beyond that to dive into Chess strategy, technique and style! And there will something challenging for all involved. The class will be fun and upbeat and will include gameplay, puzzles, technology, and group activities. *All students should be confident in the basic rules of Chess. This is a perfect follow up class for any children who previously attended Beginners Chess*

Instructor: Brian Julian

• Materials Fee: $10
• Capacity: 20

Board Game Design (1-5)

In this interactive and creative class, kiddos will explore the fundamentals of board game design by creating their own unique games! From brainstorming themes and crafting game pieces to designing rules and testing playability, students will learn about storytelling, strategy, and collaboration. By the end of the term, each child will have a fully playable board game to share with family and friends.

Instructor: Curated Care

• Materials Fee: $35
• Capacity: 16

Robot Building Workshop (3-5)

Students learn the basics of robotics, including gears, motors, and circuits, in this hands-on class! They design robots and explore circuits using STEM manipulatives such as Snap Circuits, LEGOs, K’nex, and Zoob kits. Each Engineer builds and takes home two unique robots!

Instructor: Parker Anderson Enrichment

• Materials Fee: $35
• Capacity: 16

Ceramics Fantastical: From Seuss to Burton (K-2)

Step into a world where whimsy meets wonder in this special Little Yellow House Art class! Inspired by the playful imagination of Dr. Seuss and the quirky charm of Tim Burton, students will sculpt and build their own fantastical ceramic creations. From silly creatures to curvy, dreamlike forms, each artist will design, glaze, and kiln-fire colorful works that celebrate creativity, curiosity, and the joy of thinking beyond the ordinary. Each one of a kind ceramic piece will be fired in our off-site kiln, wrapped, and returned at the end of the session.

Instructor: Little Yellow House Art

• Materials Fee: $304
• Capacity: 14

Griffin Math Masters (K-5)

Join our Griffin Math Masters Class and dive into a world where numbers, strategy, and creativity collide! Play favorites like Blokus, Math Lottery, Math Bingo, Prime Climb, Proof, ADSUMUDI, Smath, Math Monopoly, and Exact Change. Included will be a deep dive into exciting card and dice games for all levels. Athletic math challenges on the yard will be designed to get you moving and provide tons of fun. We’re not stopping at games! Channel your inner mathematician and artist with tessellations, graphing art, and symmetry projects that turn math into colorful, mind-blowing masterpieces. Our Griffin Math Masters look forward to collaboration, thinking deeper, creating with joy, and discovering that math can be totally, unbelievably fun!

Instructor: Sarah Levitt

• Materials Fee: $30
• Capacity: 20

GB Soccer School (2-5)

Join us for a fun-filled session of soccer games and activities! Our inclusive soccer classes offer a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn, grow and have a blast on the field. With an emphasis on skill building activities and interactive games, our fun coaches create a supportive atmosphere where every child can shine. 

• Materials Fee: $20
• Capacity: 16

ASMR Studio (3-5)

Students will explore the satisfying world of ASMR through hands-on activities like soap cutting, foam squishing, slime stretching, bubble wrap popping, and paper crinkling. Filming will focus only on hands, not faces, as students create short, calming videos to share on Instagram.

Instructor: Reagan Myers

• Materials Fee: $65
• Capacity: 16

Student Choreography Lab (1-5)

Student Choreography Lab is a space for young dancers to become dance-makers, crafting and refining their own routines. With guidance and feedback, each young artist learns how to shape their ideas into expressive, meaningful pieces. This class nurtures creativity, leadership, and artistic confidence.

Instructor: Adi Licht

• Materials Fee: $10
• Capacity: 20

Woodworking - A Workshop for Kids (K-5)

This class is a fun-filled introduction into the world of woodworking, specifically designed for beginners. Students will use fine motor skills to forge a strong connection between the hands and the mind. They are encouraged to try new ideas, exercise their imagination and creativity, and are allowed to make mistakes in a safe environment. With the guidance of an experienced artist/woodworker, children learn how to use tools safely, effectively, and (ultimately) independently and will have the opportunity to build a number of take-home projects that increase in complexity as they progress through their session.

Instructor: Little Yellow House Art

• Materials Fee: $285
• Capacity: 14

Diamond Games (1-4)

This program will focus on the skills, drills, and thrills of games like Kickball, Tee Ball, and Baseball. The children will be in a safe and fun environment so that they can comfortably learn new games. We will work to develop hand-eye coordination, and introduce and review throwing and catching mechanics, base running skills, and batting fundamentals. The children will learn teamwork, cooperation, problem-solving, and engage in mini games. We will consistently reinforce having fun, trying your best, and being kind and respectful.

Instructor: John Hollland

• Materials Fee: $0
• Capacity: 20

Hot Wheels (K-5)

Students will use hands-on discovery and learn through a means of exploring scientific concepts such as velocity and gravity, kinetic energy and more through the platform of iconic Hot Wheels! Our student engineers will design, crash, and test all things Hot Wheels to prove the science of force and motion through play. Through inquiry and investigation, students will share moments of joy, excitement, curiosity, and wonder. All topics will be presented in a developmentally appropriate way. This class will help promote a Growth Mindset and develop critical thinking skills.

Instructor: Sarah Levitt

• Materials Fee: $100
• Capacity: 20

Mini-Musical (3-5)

Let’s put on a show! In this class we will perform a scaled down version of a popular musical from start to finish through dancing, singing, and acting. Every student will have a role and learn choreography and songs and lines as they work together to tell a story!

Instructor: Kate Roth

• Materials Fee: $30
• Capacity: 18

Fairytale STEM (1-2)

This class is for 1st and 2nd graders and brings your favorite classic stories to life with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math challenges. Each week, we'll read a beloved fairytale and then put on our scientist and engineer hats to solve a problem about the story! Could you build a tower to help a princess escape? We'll use teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking to design, build, and test our creations, turning enchanting tales into engaging, real-world learning adventures. Get ready for fun that's truly "happily ever after!"

Instructor: Holly Humphrey

• Materials Fee: $30
• Capacity: 14

Living the Buckley Commitment with Mrs. Perez (K-5)

In this enrichment course, students will explore and celebrate the core values of the Buckley Commitment and Portrait of a Graduate through creativity, collaboration, and community engagement. Each week, students will focus on one Buckley value—such as kindness, honesty, respect, or loyalty by discussing what it looks like in action, participating in meaningful activities, and expressing their learning through art and reflection.

Students will then work together to create a short video public service announcement (PSA) for each value to share with the Buckley community during Lower School assemblies. Participants will write scripts, conduct interviews with fellow students, and learn the basics of filming and editing with support from the Upper School media tech interns. By the end of the course, students will have not only strengthened their understanding of the Buckley Commitment but also contributed to inspiring others to live its values every day.

Instructor: Roslyn Perez

• Materials Fee: $15
• Capacity: 20

Girls Sports Club (2-5)

Join the Girls Sports Club with Miss Epel where fun, friendship, and athleticism meet! This club is all about empowering girls to develop their athletic skills while building confidence and teamwork in a supportive environment. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, this is the perfect place to get moving, make new friends, and cheer each other on. Come ready to play!

Instructor: Nikki Epel

• Materials Fee: $50
• Capacity: 16

Griffins Club (K-5)

Join us for a fun and flexible after-school program where kids can unwind, explore, and learn at their own pace! Each day includes time for outdoor play, a rotating mix of creative art or hands-on science projects, board games to build social and critical thinking skills, and a quiet study hall to work on a project or read. It’s the perfect balance of movement, imagination, and focus in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Instructor: Whitney Brown

• Materials Fee: $15
• Capacity: 25

Brain Games (K-5)

Bring your friends to end the week with fun and engaging games that will improve problem-solving skills, concentration, pattern recognition, and visual perception, while enhancing spatial recognition and increasing reaction time. Students will work alone and in pairs or groups to challenge themselves in a non-competitive and enjoyable way.

Instructor: John Ayers

• Materials Fee: $25
• Capacity: 20

Nature Trail (K-5)

Calling all nature lovers! Buckley Griffin wants you to join him and Mrs. Levitt, aka Mrs. Possum, each Friday afternoon under the canopy of coast live oak trees and chaparral in the Santa Monica Mountains on our famed nature trail to explore, observe, play, sketch, meditate, and enjoy the natural beauty right in our school canyon. Students will each receive their own nature toolkit with materials chosen to enhance their experience. Buckley Griffin and Mrs. Levitt cannot wait to explore with you!

Please note: Your adventurous self may get dirty so please bring a change of shoes and clothes, a water bottle, hat, your sense of fun and a desire to explore.

Instructor: Sarah Levitt

• Materials Fee: $50
• Capacity: 20

ASL (1-5)

Students are introduced to the world of sign language by learning how to sign the alphabet, numbers, emotions, names, places, and much more! Through interactive activities such as storytelling, games, and multimedia, students explore sign language in an enjoyable and memorable way!

Instructor: Parker Anderson Enrichment

• Materials Fee: $0
• Capacity: 16

Tennis (K-5)

Designed to enhance hand-eye coordination, listening skills, and gross motor skills through active play such as running, jumping, and stretching, students will learn the basics of tennis, engage in fun games, and understand the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. Players will be placed in groups of similar skill for drills and practice.

Instructor: Henry the Sports Bug

• Materials Fee: $110
• Capacity: 20

Storyboard Art (1-5)

This special Little Yellow House Art class lets students explore the world of visual storytelling through drawing, ceramics, and narrative creation.

Guided by a professional animation artist with major studio credits, students will design original characters on paper, bring them to life as ceramic sculptures, and craft their own short stories using classic storyboard techniques. Along the way, they’ll build creativity, sequencing skills, and a deeper understanding of how stories come to life through art.

Instructor: Little Yellow House Art

• Materials Fee: $132
• Capacity: 14

• Since these programs take place after the completion of the regular school day, bus transportation is not available. We encourage families to form carpools, if possible.
• The number of classes held in afterschool session determines instruction fees. 
• A student is enrolled in order of receipt of the application. Confirmation of enrollment will be sent via email. If a selection is closed, a student will be automatically placed on a waiting list in order of registration. In case a vacancy occurs during the session, the waiting list is honored. Classes are subject to cancellation if under-enrolled.
• Teachers base their curriculum materials upon initial enrollment, therefore afterschool program purchases are non-refundable.
• Students may switch to another class after the first meeting and prior to the second meeting, within the same afterschool program session, with the approval of the program director. No changes are allowed after the first class.