Girls on the Run is a transformational learning program for 8 to 13 year-old girls. We teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Claymont Elementary After-School Program The Claymont Elementary After-School Program provides enrichment activities for the students in grades 1-5 at Claymont Elementary School. All activities take place at Claymont from 3:30-4:30PM. Please call or the contact person listed below if you have questions or want to register for a program. Wednesday Soccer Shots Grades 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Cost: $60 Contact : Kevin Schneider Register on-line at Or call “National leader in Youth Soccer Development” Thursday Orff Ensemble Grades 4 th, 5 th Cost: Free Contact: Ms. Rash Or call “ Students will play a variety of rhythm instruments (xylophone, metalaphones, percussion) as part of an ensemble. This activity will culminate in a final performance.” Wednesday Soccer Shots Grades 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Cost: $60 Contact : Kevin Schneider Register on-line at Or call “National leader in Youth Soccer Development” Thursday Orff Ensemble Grades 4 th, 5 th Cost: Free Contact: Ms. Rash Or call “ Students will play a variety of rhythm instruments (xylophone, metalaphones, percussion) as part of an ensemble. This activity will culminate in a final performance.” Monday Science Explorers Mix It Up Grades: 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Introductory 3 Week Session: $50 6 Week Sessions - $85 Abracadabra Oct 14 – Nov. 18 Freaky Physics – Jan. 27- Feb. 24 Maximum of 20 students Register on-line at: Or call Monday University of DE Cooperative Extention 4-H Food Smart Families Grades: K- 5 “Hands-on nutrition and physical activity program for 8-12 year olds. “ Contact Kathleen Splane or Kimi Moore or call Monday Science Explorers Mix It Up Grades: 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Introductory 3 Week Session: $50 6 Week Sessions - $85 Abracadabra Oct 14 – Nov. 18 Freaky Physics – Jan. 27- Feb. 24 Maximum of 20 students Register on-line at: Or call Monday University of DE Cooperative Extention 4-H Food Smart Families Grades: K- 5 “Hands-on nutrition and physical activity program for 8-12 year olds. “ Contact Kathleen Splane or Kimi Moore or call Friday Exploring Dance Grades 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Cost $85 Contact: Marie Gatling Or call “Boys and girls will explore many varieties of dance. Students will build coordination and rhythm while working toward a final choreographed routine that will be performed.” Friday First Tee Golf Grades: 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Cost: $80 Maximum of 20 students Contact: Charma Bell Or call “The First Tee impacts the lives of young people by providing programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promotes health through the game of golf.” Friday Exploring Dance Grades 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Cost $85 Contact: Marie Gatling Or call “Boys and girls will explore many varieties of dance. Students will build coordination and rhythm while working toward a final choreographed routine that will be performed.” Friday First Tee Golf Grades: 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Cost: $80 Maximum of 20 students Contact: Charma Bell Or call “The First Tee impacts the lives of young people by providing programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promotes health through the game of golf.” Fall of 2015 Begins week of September 21 st Fall Session begins the week of Monday, September 21-25

Potential After-School Activities If Parent Volunteers Can Be Found PARENTS/GUARDIANS CALL OR EACH CONTACT PERSON IF YOU CAN ASSIST Drama Club October-April Grades: 4-5 Students will have the opportunity to express themselves through acting, singing, or stage crew, as they work together to create a final product that will be performed for the school community. Try-outs for acting parts will be held in October. (This activity will be limited to students). If you are interested in helping contact: Contact : Ms. Morrow Or call: Drama Club October-April Grades: 4-5 Students will have the opportunity to express themselves through acting, singing, or stage crew, as they work together to create a final product that will be performed for the school community. Try-outs for acting parts will be held in October. (This activity will be limited to students). If you are interested in helping contact: Contact : Ms. Morrow Or call: Basketball, Cheerleading & Pep Band December-February Grades 4-5 Student may have the opportunity to represent Claymont in Brandywine’s Elementary School Basketball League. Students will have to “try out” for the boys and girls teams. In addition our school will have a cheering squad and a Pep Band. Students must have some prior experience (at least one year) to play with the Pep Band. Parents are welcome to play band instruments with this “inter-generational” group.” If you are interested in helping: Basketball Contact: Cheerleading Contact: Pep Band Contact: Or call: Basketball, Cheerleading & Pep Band December-February Grades 4-5 Student may have the opportunity to represent Claymont in Brandywine’s Elementary School Basketball League. Students will have to “try out” for the boys and girls teams. In addition our school will have a cheering squad and a Pep Band. Students must have some prior experience (at least one year) to play with the Pep Band. Parents are welcome to play band instruments with this “inter-generational” group.” If you are interested in helping: Basketball Contact: Cheerleading Contact: Pep Band Contact: Or call: Odyssey of the Mind September - March Grades: 3-5 Days to be determined Location: Classroom “Odyssey of the Mind teaches students to learn creative problem-solving methods while having fun in the process. Check out for more details” Teams of students (3 rd -5 th ) will be created based on the number of families who participate this year. If you are interested in helping contact: Contact: Ms. Rybak Or call: Odyssey of the Mind September - March Grades: 3-5 Days to be determined Location: Classroom “Odyssey of the Mind teaches students to learn creative problem-solving methods while having fun in the process. Check out for more details” Teams of students (3 rd -5 th ) will be created based on the number of families who participate this year. If you are interested in helping contact: Contact: Ms. Rybak Or call: Girls on The Run March-May of 2016 Grades: 3 rd -5 th Girls “G.O.T.R. is a transformational, learning program for girls that culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a 5K running event. The goal is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.” If you are interested in helping contact: Contact: Ms. Gulotti, Ms. Willis or Ms. Styer Or call: Girls on The Run March-May of 2016 Grades: 3 rd -5 th Girls “G.O.T.R. is a transformational, learning program for girls that culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a 5K running event. The goal is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.” If you are interested in helping contact: Contact: Ms. Gulotti, Ms. Willis or Ms. Styer Or call: Once parent volunteers have been identified, we will begin to register students for these activities later this school year.