COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Fall Excel List of Youth Programs 2024
Kids will have fun learning the basic principles of STEM building through their interaction and manipulation of legos, magna-tiles, and kiva planks. Tasks will vary and include cooperative construction to independent building. Our focus will be on fun and accomplishment that goes with creating anything!
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3 and 12/10 (No class on 11/5 and 11/19)
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Location: ABECC
Grades: Kindergarten
Cost: $80
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Let's have fun with science! We will learn about weather and make tornadoes and make it rain. We will learn what happens when you mix two or three chemicals together you might have a messy explosion. Come wonder and explore some messy fun science experiments
Dates: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 12/5
Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Location: ABECC
Grades: Kindergarten
Cost: $80
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We will do something different every week from fall gardening , fall cooking and fall crafts! One week we will be in the garden at the ABECC getting dirty cleaning up are garden and planting bulbs which we will see bloom in spring. Let’s make some fall crafts bird feeders, paint pumpkins and so much more . Let’s not forget fall cooking let’s cut up apples and make some homemade apple sauce and of course we have to dip some in Carmel or how about some yummy chicken noodle soup.
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17 (No class on 11/19 and 11/26)
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Location: ABECC
Grades: Kindergarten
Cost: $80
To Register: Click Here
Community Programs is pleased to offer 4th - 5th grade students the opportunity to receive small group instruction on the following instruments: Trumpet, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone and Percussion (bell kit). A total of 20 lessons will be offered after school on Monday afternoons. Please see schedule below. Students are more than welcome to bring their own instrument, but for students that require a rental, they can rent their instruments online at K and C Music https://www.kandcmusic. com/. When it asks for school district, please select North Andover and when it asks for school, please select North Andover Community. Please contact K and C Music at 781-769-6520 for additional information. Instrument rentals are $33 per month for the bell kit, trumpet, clarinet, and flute and $52 per month for the alto saxophone. There is an additional cost for method books (standard of excellence series) and classes.
Dates:
11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5 and 5/12
Grades: 3rd - 5th Grade
Location: North Andover High School
Lesson - 3:15 - 3:55PM (Flute)
Lesson - 3:15 - 3:55PM (Saxophone)
Lesson - 4:00 - 4:40PM (Clarinet)
Lesson - 4:45 - 5:25PM (Trumpet)
Lesson - 5:30 - 6:10PM (Percussion - Bell Kit)
Cost: $275 (does not include instrument rental)
To Register: Click Here
Do you love movies, TV shows, or YouTube videos? Ever wanted to make your own? An NA CAM Youth Workshop is the place for you! Here you will get to create your own video projects! Bring us your stories and ideas and we will help you bring them to life at North Andover CAM’s studio. And we’ll have lots of fun along the way!
1. 4th and 5th graders learn how to use cameras and make media projects. Mondays from 3:15pm- 4:30pm
2. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders learn how to use our studio equipment and make multi-media projects. Thursdays from 3pm-4:30pm.
Dates:
Mondays 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2
Thursdays 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 and 12/12 (no class on 10/31)
Days:
Mondays (4th - 5th Graders)
Thursdays (6th - 8th Graders)
Time:
3:15PM - 4:30PM (Mondays)
3:00PM - 4:30PM (Thursdays)
Location: NA CAM Studios
Instructor: Iasmina Birleanu
70 Main St. Suite # 202 North Andover, Ma. 01845
Cost: $25
To Register: Click Here
In P.E. Superstars, kids will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of physical education games and activities each week that emphasize movement, skill, teamwork, and strategy - all while having fun! If your child loves coming to P.E. class during school, they will love this program too!
Dates:
Mondays 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2
Tuesdays 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 and 12/3
Days: Mondays (1st - 2nd Grade) and Tuesdays (3rd - 5th Grade)
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Thomson Gym
Grades: 1st - 2nd Grade (Mon) and 3rd - 5th Grade (Tue)
Cost: $80
To Register: Click Here
Come learn to draw! We will draw people, animals, and other objects using a directed draw approach- I do, then you do! Our drawings will be based on stories, seasons and holidays. Ample time will be provided for coloring at the end of each session. Extra practice papers will be sent home to reinforce skills learned. Come draw with me!
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Location: ABECC
Grades: Kindergarten
Cost: $95
To Register: Click Here
"You've Got a Friend in Me" -a friendship skills class (for grade K)
Research shows that having at least one good friend can increase a student’s sense of belonging and purpose, boost happiness, and reduce stress. During this 6 week friendship skills class developed by Be Well with SEL, LLC, students will learn strategies to make and keep friends. They will learn how to appropriately communicate, play with, and solve social conflict with peers. Students will explore expected and unexpected friend behaviors, as well as the difference between “sweet friend” and “sour friend” behaviors. Through the use of books, games, activities, and crafts, students will have FUN while learning how to develop and maintain friendships.
Dates: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 and 12/6
Days: Fridays
Time: 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Grades: Kindergarten
Location: ABECC
Cost: $140
To Register: Click Here
Instructor: Kristen Gazda
Program developed by: Be Well with SEL, LLC
A way to make math fun and applicable to the real world
Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 and 12/16
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Thomson
Grades: 3rd - 5th Grade
Cost: $95
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Students will create seasonal and holiday themed crafts!
Dates: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 and 12/20
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Sargent Art Room
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $95
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In this Arts and crafts program, students will have the chance to develop their creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills. They will also have the opportunity to express themselves through various activities.
Dates: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 and 12/12
Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Thomson Art Room
Grades: 2nd - 5th Grade
Cost: $90
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Are you a Lego master? If so, it’s time to show off your skills! Each week we present a new building challenge: From skyscrapers to zoos, bridges to airports, malls to main streets, and everything in between! First, our Right Brain Curriculum instructors will review the history of what we are about to build: How airports graduated from landing strips to vast travel networks or how aeroelasticity explains why the Tacoma bridge nicknamed “Galloping Gertie” collapsed. Then, it’s time to build! You will create a model of each structure out of an enormous assortment of provided Legos, then present your creation as we photograph and document it. Learning and Legos: Now that’s an adventure!
Dates: 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 and 12/12 (no classes on 10/31 and 11/28)
Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30PM
Location: Franklin School
Grades: 2nd - 5th Grade
Cost: $165
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Do you love to show your creative side? Like making candles and or soap? Then this is the club for you! In craft club you will make your own candles, make soap, paint and show your creative side in a variety of ways.
Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Location: Thomson Art Room
Cost: $80
To Register: Click Here
Join us for your first time as a sewer or as a returning student as we create and sew our own menagerie of mini felt animals! During these hands-on fun lessons you will learn how to trace patterns, cut, sew, stuff and add buttons and other various items to your collection of stuffed animals. No experience necessary and all materials are included!
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19 and 11/26 (no class on 11/5)
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:15PM
Location: Atkinson School
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $140
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Dodgeball club is a great way to learn about the game, the rules of the professional National Dodgeball Association and fun new ways to play that you may have never thought of!
Dates: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 12/5
Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Atkinson School
Grades: 3rd - 5th Grade
Cost: $80
To Register: Click Here
PE all stars advertised as an extra PE class for those that think 2 gym classes in a week is not enough, I NEED 3!
CANCELLED
Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Atkinson
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $80
To Register: Click Here
Cooking treats and snacks using a variety of ingredients, utensils, and cookware.
Dates:
Mondays 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 and 12/16
Thursdays 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 (Cancelled), 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (Jan 2 Make Up Date)
Days: Mondays or Thursdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:30PM
Location: Sargent
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $95 per session
To Register: Click Here
Shark Tales and Trails blends the excitement of running with the joy of reading! Designed especially for girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade, this club offers a unique way to stay active and dive into a wonderful book. Each week, we start our meeting with a fun and relaxed run or jog around Sargent School. After we’ve burned off some energy, we’ll gather to discuss Heartbeat, a heartfelt story by Sharon Creech about a 12 year old girl who navigates the complexities of growing up, family changes, and friendship through the love of running. Whether you're a bookworm with a love for stories or a running enthusiast ready in search of some running buddies, Shark Tales and Trails is the perfect place to combine your passions and make new friends. Join Mrs. Ahearn and Mrs. Morin for a fun-filled journey where we will run, read, and race into unforgettable adventures!
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 and 12/10
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Sargent Library
Grades: 3rd - 5th Grade Girls
Cost: $85
To Register: Click Here
Get ready to step outside and enjoy a fall stroll with friends at Walking Club! Each week, we’ll visit fun spots like Cows Rock, Weir Hill, Goldenseal Apothecary, and Stachey's. This is a great chance to chat, laugh, enjoy a treat, and be active. Along the way, we’ll also practice sidewalk safety and learn how to pay with cash for our tasty treats. Students should wear walking shoes and bring money for their food/drink.
Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 and 11/18
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Location: Kittredge
Grades: 3rd - 5th Grade
Cost: $75
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Join Mrs. Gannon and Mrs. Dulin on Thursdays to play board games, card games, and group games! Each week, we will learn how to play two different games. We will be practicing teamwork, communication skills, and turn-taking behavior in a fun environment
Dates: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 12/5
Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Kittredge
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $80
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Students in this class will learn the ancient art of glass fusing! This class requires no prior experience and is ideal for students who are curious about art and love working with their hands. Students will be taught through demonstrations. They’ll learn about color, composition and other art terms to further their understanding and hands-on instruction about different methods for cutting, working with and arranging glass work. All students will be taught the basic building blocks of working with glass through specific small projects including pendants, coasters, and sandblasted cups.
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, and 12/3
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Sargent Art Room
Grades: 3rd - 5th Grade
Cost: $145
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Get ready to light up the night with art! Our ultra-cool camp creations will shine, shimmer, and glow for their big debut in the dark. Join us as we use clay, paint and other luminescent materials to craft extraordinary pieces of art that are really glow-in-the-dark. Your child's creative imagination is sure to illuminate like never before!
Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2 (no class on 11/11)
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Franklin Art Room
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $145
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Calling all creative kids! This is the perfect class to hone both your artistic side and your puzzle-solving skills. Just like on the popular TV show Nailed It!, we’ll show you a final product and give you all the goods needed to recreate it. The rest is up to you! This is Nailed It! Kidcreate-style, so instead of baking, we’ll be sculpting, painting, collaging, & more!
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 and 12/3
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Thomson Art Room
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $145
To Register: Click Here
This class is for new players - Become a hero in Dungeons & Dragons, the world's oldest and best role-playing game! Dive into adventures in Ithreach, a fantasy realm by Roll Models. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, join us in Faundale, where a new river bridge promises prosperity. But beware—strange happenings at night hint at lurking dangers from nearby ruins. Your quest: investigate and protect the town. Welcome to Ithreach! Note: This class is level 1 characters, using only the player's handbook. Limited to 6 players
Dates: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 (no class on 11/29/24)
Days: Fridays
Time: 3:15PM - 5:15PM
Location: Middle School
Grades: 4th - 8th Grade
Cost: $155 per session
To Register: Click Here
Continue your Dungeons & Dragons adventures for returning players. Old friends and new enemies await as we journey together into the unknown, ready to take action at every turn. As we explore this untamed world, Roll Models D&D players are welcome to continue with their existing characters, while players new to the Land of Ithreach will make a character at a level appropriate for the adventure. Limited to 6 players.
Dates: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13; (no class on 11/29/24)
Days: Fridays
Time: 3:15PM - 5:15PM
Location: Middle School
Grades: 4th - 8th Grade
Cost: $155 per session
To Register: Click Here
Theater Arts for Kids will touch on many aspects/disciplines in Beginning Acting. We will explore movement, voice, make up, costuming, theater history, pantomime, improvisation, and theater games. Kids will develop their acting skills through theater games and skits. The games can improve confidence, coordination, concentration and focus, and teamwork abilities. Improvisation can help kids gain stage presence and become more comfortable with public speaking.
Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Location: Sargent Gym
Grades: 3rd- 5th Grade
Cost: $90
To Register: Click Here
Whether you are new to the game of Chess and would like to learn OR whether you are an experienced player who would like to have fun and continue learning, this is for you! Children will learn, play with each other and against children from other schools in an end of class competition. Taught by chess coach Natalia Cherbonek.
Dates:
Mondays 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, (11/11 no class), 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (Thomson)
Wednesdays 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (Sargent)
Thursdays 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (Franklin - Beginner)
Fridays 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, (11/29 no class) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 (Franklin - Advanced)
Time: 7:30AM - 8:20AM
Location: see above
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $205 (Thomson and Franklin) $230 (Sargent)
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Games, friends, fun, Game On! Students will learn to play a variety of fun and exciting games that will keep them moving throughout the gym. A positive, non competitive environment where the focus is on fun, physical fitness and good sportsmanship.
Dates:
Tuesdays 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26,, 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17
Thursdays 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12 and 12/19
Days: Tuesdays (1st - 2nd Grade) and Thursdays (3rd - 5th Grade)
Time: 3:00 - 4:00PM
Location: Sargent
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $95 per session
To Register: Click Here
Our Minecraft Program is tailored to all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out your explorations or you already know you’re way around creepers. Typically, kids and teens play Minecraft at home with little to no direction or goals in mind. At Minecraft North Andover, students approach gameplay from a new angle, and are empowered to discover the underlying mechanics of the game in a collaborative environment. Beginner to advanced students in our Minecraft program learn how to think critically about their work with the infinite possibilities of the game. Students create themes, storylines, dialog between characters, objectives, goals, and more, while more experienced players delve deeper into game design & development, modding, and level design. Participants of nearly any skill level can have fun building and launching commands using simple and complex automation inside of Minecraft. As they master skills, we offer challenges that teach key concepts in programming, design, electrical engineering, and architecture, all while using teamwork and social skills. It’s the perfect blend of fun, learning, and creativity.
Dates: 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (make up on 1/9/2025)
Days: Thursdays
Time: 5:00 - 7:00PM
Location: Kittredge
Grades: 2nd - 8th Grade
Cost: $120
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Participants can choose to either build / program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® or lego enthusiasts can just come to engage in ambitious brick building challenges! Whether you are a first timer or have been in previous sessions, this high energy class is sure to keep you engaged!
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00 - 7:00PM
Location: Kittredge
Grades: 2nd - 8th Grade
Cost: $135
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Students will be exposed to recycled materials and various art supplies to create and build. This program will allow for free play and creating without an end goal in mind. Students will be able to unleash their imagination and explore their feelings in a safe and non-judgmental space. Through hands-on exploration, children can experiment and create with different techniques and materials.
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, (no class on 11/19), 11/26, 12/3 and 12/10
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Franklin Art Room
Grades: 1st - 2nd Grade
Cost: $80
To Register: Click Here
Each student will work with one other student or individually on a ceiling tile design for the Franklin School
Dates: 10/24, (No class on 10/31), 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 and 12/12
Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Franklin Art Room
Grades: 5th Grade
Cost: $80
To Register: Click Here
On a mission to get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! We present kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned!
Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 and 12/3 (no class on 11/5)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Atkinson
Instructor: Melany Calder of Kids Test Kitchen
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $185
To Register: Click Here
Helping students to understand and work on homework assignments while giving them a quiet and supportive environment
Dates:
Franklin
Tuesdays: 10/22, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10,12/17
Thursdays: 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12,12, 12/19 (No classes on 10/29, 10/31, 11/19 and 11/21)
Thomson
Tuesdays (AM) 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 and 12/3 (7:30AM - 8:15AM)
Thursdays (AM) 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 12/5 (7:30AM - 8:15AM)
Thursdays (PM) 10/24, (no class on 10/31) 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 and 12/12 (3:00PM - 4:00PM)
Atkinson
Mondays: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2
Thursdays: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 12/5
Sargent
Tuesdays 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17
Kittredge
TBD
Time: (3:00 - 4:00PM Atkinson, Sargent, Franklin) and (7:30 - 8:15AM) / (3:00 - 4:00PM Thomson)
Location: See Above
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: (Franklin - $65) (Sargent - $40) (Atkinson - $65) (Thomson - $65 for AM Sessions and $30 for PM Session)
To Register: Click Here
Students learn how to play chess and practice playing with peers. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. If you are looking for a relaxed environment to learn the games of chess, this club is for you!.
Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 and 12/16
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:00 - 4:00PM
Location: Kittredge
Grades: 1st - 5th Grade
Cost: $95
To Register: Click Here
Coming Soon! Community Programs is once again partnering with the Bradford Ski Area to offer ski and snowboard lessons for 3rd - 8th grade students.
The program is scheduled to begin Monday January 6 (Elementary) and Tuesday January 7 (Middle School). Registration information available in late October.