Extracurricular Activities

In collaboration with Edinburgh School's coordination of extracurricular activities, the Home & School Association is excited to facilitate the registration process for the 2024-2025 school year!

Each activity has limited spots, and registration is first-come, first-served. If an activity fills up, you can add your email to the waiting list to be notified if a spot becomes available. Please note that activities may be cancelled if they don’t reach the required number of participants.

Below, you’ll find the list of activities. For activities with internal registration, click the Register button to sign up through our Store. For activities managed by external vendors, click the More Info button for their registration details.

Registration for the Winter 2025 session is now closed.

Internal Registration Activities

  • Mixed Media Arts

    These classes will provide more than a sparkly rhinestone piece of art. They will enhance focus, patience and provide a sense of calm, boost confidence, and most importantly, expose the students to new art. A technique for creating anything their imagination desires.

    Grades K - 6: Thursday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 16

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: $135

  • Mini Bakers

    Through fun and yum, bakers will learn kitchen fundamentals and kitchen safety. Everyone will leave the class with their own self-made treat!

    Grades K - 6: Thursday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 16

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: $155

  • Debate Club

    In the Debate Club, students will develop self-esteem and confidence when speaking in public, as well as effective research, organization, communication, and critical thinking skills.

    Grades 4 - 6: Monday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 13

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: $115

  • Chess

    The primary goal of this activity is to instill a love for chess, while simultaneously sharpening and focusing your child's mind through this ancient and strategic board game.

    Grades 3 - 4: Friday at lunch

    Grades 5 - 6: Monday at lunch

    Start Date: January 13 (Monday), January 17 (Friday)

    Duration: 10 classes (Monday), 7 classes (Friday)

    Cost: $130 (Monday), $95 (Friday)

  • Basketball

    The goal of this program is to teach the fundamental basics of basketball in a non-competing environment where the emphasis is on fun and exercise. Children will learn how to pass and dribble, proper technique with regard to foot work, and how to work as a unit to accomplish drills.

    Grades 2 - 3: Monday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Grades 4 - 6: Wednesday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 13 (Monday), January 15 (Wednesday)

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: $130

  • Hip Hop

    Are you ready to see your child’s creativity burst onto the dance floor Tyler Anne Dance Studio is excited to introduce our brand new Hip Hop Class - where students can groove to upbeat songs and shine like superstars! In this fun-filled class, your child will learn the freshest moves, build rhythm, confidence, and style.

    Grades K - 2: Thursday 2:45 pm - 3:45pm

    Grades 3 - 6: Friday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 16 (Thursday), January 17 (Friday)

    Duration: 10 classes (Thursday), 7 classes (Friday)

    Cost: $212.75 (Thursday), $150.65 (Friday)

  • Karate

    The Montreal Wado Ryu Karate Association offers a martial arts program led by certified Chief Instructor Sensei Andrew, aimed at promoting physical fitness, self-defense skills, and improving focus while nurturing personal growth. Students will develop essential life skills including discipline, respect and self-confidence.

    Grades 1 - 6: Tuesday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 14

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: $135 (+$75 to the dojo for a gi)

External Registration Activities

  • Geordie Theatre School

    Geordie Theatre School will provide Edinburgh Elementary with an After-School Drama Program that will focus on introducing the students at Edinburgh Elementary to the joy of theatre through a variety of theatre games and techniques, with the possibility of culminating in a small in-class presentation to family and friends. Discounts can be made available for multiple kids from same family or an Early Bird Special.

    Grades 1 - 3: Wednesday 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

    Grades 4 - 6: Tuesday 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

    Start Date: January 14 (Tuesday), January 15 (Wednesday)

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: $265.00 ($238.50 until December 16)

  • Mad Science

    Mad Science and NASA have joined forces to bring the wonderful world of space to our extracurricular activities in our Academy of Future Space Explorers program! During the sessions, children will have the chance to live an extraordinary journey through the solar system exploring planets, stars and even the asteroid belt. With unique activities, amazing, fun and educational demonstrations, this program is out of this world!

    Grades 1 - 6: Wednesday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 22

    Duration: 8 classes

    Cost: $169.50

  • Coding Scratch Jr.

    The ability to code is a key component of technological education today. Our coding program will teach students important strategies to enhance their logic and problem-solving skills, as well as help them work toward becoming technological innovators of tomorrow. Our program offers a skill level progression of coding concepts. Students will be introduced to basic coding with fun, user-friendly coding software. Students will learn to code, make animations and videos with basic Scratch JR coding.

    Grades K - 2: Friday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 17

    Duration: 7 classes

    Cost: $120.72

  • CodeKIDZ: Microbit Adventure

    Dive into the world of coding and technology with our hands-on program designed for young tech enthusiasts. Kids will explore Microbit, a pocket-sized computer perfect for programming tasks, and unleash their creativity by writing code and creating projects. Guided by experienced instructors, they'll collaborate on group activities, enhancing teamwork and communication skills. From building games and apps to controlling cars and experimenting with sensors, every day brings new excitement and learning.

    Grades 3 - 6: Tuesday at lunch

    Start Date: January 14

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: $183.96

  • Mindstorms EV3 Robotics

    Experience the cutting edge of technology using the wildly popular LEGO® MINDSTORMS EV3 technology. Students will build roving robots and crazy contraptions incorporating motors and sensors, then use computers to program commands into the intelligent brick. Challenges await beginners and experienced builders alike. They’ll think it’s fun, you’ll know it's educational, too!

    Grades 3 - 6: Monday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

    Start Date: January 13

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: 183.96

  • Creative Technic Robotics

    What is better than a hands-on class where students can build motorized structures out of LEGO® Bricks, using one-of-a-kind models! Instructional content is multi-disciplinary and designed by educators to increase the student’s general knowledge and introduce S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts related to the day’s model. Lessons are designed around students’ interests, with themes such as animals, space, transportation, and sports.

    Grades 1 - 6: Thursday at lunch

    Start Date: January 16

    Duration: 10 classes

    Cost: $172.46

  • ARTSPARKZ

    ARTSPARKZ Expressive Art Classes Lunch Program is an extracurricular program that offers a creative outlet that cultivates personal expression and imagination in children through open-ended, process-based art activities. Each class offers the use of a variety of art materials with the guidance of a professional Art Therapist. Each child works at their own pace and level and gets to bring their artwork home each week.

    If you are interested, please click the More Info button to email your request. Spaces are limited to 15 children per group and a waiting list takes priority, therefore first come first served. Payment can be made once availability is confirmed, via online e-transfer to artsparkz@gmail.com.

    Grades 1 - 6: Tuesdays or Thursdays at lunch

    Start Date: January 21 (Tuesday), January 23 (Thursday)

    Duration: 6 classes

    Cost: $100, all materials included