Before and After School Clubs

ASHBURTON CLUB HUB

As a service to our community, the Ashburton PTA will post before and after school clubs hosted at Ashburton Elementary School here on the PTA website. Please use the Ashburton Teams and Clubs Google Group to seek or form interest in groups or clubs not listed here. Please note that most of these activities are not sponsored by the school nor by the PTA; therefore, the school and the PTA are in no way responsible for coordination of these activities. Please contact the activity provider directly (see contact info below) with any questions or concerns.

Ashburton teacher-led Clubs on Wednesday afternoons are, however, PTA supported and led by an Ashburton Elementary School teacher. Registration forms are typically distributed to student folders in early fall. In-house Ashburton Clubs are popular and selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis unless otherwise indicated. Other Ashburton teacher-led Clubs will be held in the winter and/or spring.

NOTE: Ashburton Elementary school is not liable for any injuries that occur during extracurricular activities. MCPS does not provide an activity bus for these clubs. Please be prompt in picking up students. The activity providers are not daycare providers. Parents are responsible for on-time pickup. Some providers may charge fees for late pickup.

MONDAYS

VENDOR/CLUB: BEGINNER HIP HOP with TOMMIE SHAW & COMPANY SPRING

Grades: K – 3
Time: Mon, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 4/15/24 – 6/10/24 {No Class On 4/22 & 5/27}

Student Meeting Location: Room 228

Program Website: https://tommieshaw.com/

Registration Link: Visit Registration page here and find “Ashburton Beginner Hip Hop – Spring 2024” or click the link in the digital flyer below.

Digital Flyer: Spring 2024 Digital Flyer here
Description: Hip Hop is a high-energy dance form that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B, and pop music, and is perfect for boys and girls who love to move! This fun-filled class immerses students in all aspects of motion, developing their balance, coordination, and strength, as well as promoting creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem. We use child-friendly music in all our Hip Hop classes (often KidzBop), and all movement is age-appropriate. As always, this session's class will feature new music and choreography. Parents are invited to join us on the last day of class for a Parent’s Day performance.

Contact: tommie@tommieshaw.com or call office (703) 528-6454

VENDOR/CLUB: BEGINNER HIP HOP with TOMMIE SHAW & COMPANY WINTER

Grades: K – 3
Time: Mon, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 7-week Winter session: 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/8 (No Class on 2/19, 3/25, 4/1)

Student Meeting Location: Room 228

Program Website: https://tommieshaw.com/

Registration Link: https://tommieshaw.com/events/ashburton-es-beginner-hip-hop-winter-2024/ or visit www.tommieshaw.com, click “Registration”, then click “Ashburton Beginner Hip Hop – Winter 2024.”
Description: Hip Hop is a high-energy dance form that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B, and pop music, and is perfect for boys and girls who love to move! This fun-filled class immerses students in all aspects of motion, developing their balance, coordination, and strength, as well as promoting creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem. We use child-friendly music in all our Hip Hop classes (often Kids Bop), and all movement is age-appropriate. As always, classes this session will feature new music and choreography. The course is designed for both boys and girls! Parents are invited to join us on the last day of class for a Parent’s Day performance. See winter 2024 session flyer here.

Contact: tommie@tommieshaw.com or call office (703) 528-6454

VENDOR/CLUB: CHINESE BEGINNER with BIG LEARNING FALL/WINTER

Grades: 2 - 5
Time: Mon, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 12-week Fall/Winter session: 11/27 - 03/18 (no club scheduled for 12/25, 1/1, 1/15, 1/29, 02/19)

Student Meeting Location: Room 224

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/

Registration: Register at https://biglearning.asapconnected.com. Select ALL CLASSES along the upper menu bar and use the dropdown Locations menu to find Ashburton. Payment plans and scholarships are available.
Description: Open a window to another culture, communicate in Chinese, and make discoveries! Children will build practical language skills in a fun, small-group, immersion setting with lively activities and games. Together we’ll explore customs and traditions, the Four tones, Chinese calligraphy, greetings, emotions, calendar, weather, directions, colors, numbers, body parts, animals and pets, a birthday party, and family. Appropriate for beginners who are reading and writing in English. See winter 2024 session flyer here.

Contact: fles@biglearning.org; 301-502-0861

VENDOR/CLUB: CHINESE BEGINNER B with BIG LEARNING SPRING

Grades: 2 - 5
Time: Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 8-week Spring Session: April 8, April 15, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, June 3, June 10

Student Meeting Location: Room 224

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/

Registration: Register at https://biglearning.asapconnected.com. Select ALL CLASSES along the upper menu bar and use the dropdown Locations menu to find Ashburton. Payment plans and scholarships are available.
Description: New and continuing beginners explore the Chinese language and culture together in a fun, informal, language immersion setting. Children take steps toward building a foundation for future language learning through hands-on activities, games, songs, cultural
notes and a workbook. Topics this session include Zodiac animals, favorite sports
and pastimes, farm, telling time, prepositions, writing some characters, counting,
typical breakfast foods, and more! For new and continuing beginners grades 2-5. See Spring 2024 session flyer here.

Contact: fles@biglearning.org; 301-502-0861

VENDOR/CLUB: CODING with MSA (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION)

Grades: K - 5. Participants will be placed in small groups based on their age and skills.
Time: Mondays, 3:30-4:45 pm

Dates: 6-week session - Session B (02/05-03/18/2024)

Student Meeting Location: Room 222

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: MSA’s coding class teaches children to create interactive games and animations, starting with basic coding languages like Scratch, Jr. MSA will provide their own laptops. See flyer here.

Contact: 301-983-2227

VENDOR/CLUB: DRAWING CLASSES with YOUNG REMBRANDTS KIDS SPRING

Grades: K - 5

Time: Mon, 3:35 - 4:35 pm

Dates: 8-week session - 4/8/24 - 6/10/24 (no class on 4/22 & 5/27)

Student Meeting Location: K and 2nd: Room 240; 1st, 3rd, and 4th graders: Room 229

Program Website: http://www.youngrembrandts.com/MD

Description: There’s no better way to get a jump on spring than with our fun Young Rembrandts cartoon class. Your student will be exposed to the excitement of drawing and animating dinosaur expressions and funny anime characters. These drawings will delight our students as they learn how to draw dynamic figures and action-filled scenes. Your funny bone will be tickled when you see the humorous, floral-inspired personas created in our flower characters lesson. And we’ll have an enormous amount of fun as we draw cartoon animals of all shapes and sizes doing their favorite hobbies. ALL NEW LESSONS EVERY SESSION! Sign up today! NOTE: Classes are held immediately after school at the school. Parents are responsible for transportation at the end of YR class. See spring session flyer here.

Registration: Link here.

Contact: 301-620-2995; marsha.garcia@youngrembrandts.com

VENDOR/CLUB: SOCCER with MSA (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) SPRING
Grades: K - 5. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Time: Mondays, 3:30-4:45 pm

Dates: 4/8 - 6/3. If registered for weekend games, game time/dates:1-2PM, 4/20-5/18

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Program Website: www.montgomerysports.org

Registration: Online registration click here or by phone. $175 registration fee. Additional $75 for weekend soccer games.
Description: See MSA spring sports flyer here.

Contact: 301-983-2227

TUESDAYS

VENDOR/CLUB: FLAG FOOTBALL with MSA (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / SPRING
Grades: K - 5. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Time: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45 pm

Dates: 4/9 - 5/28. If registered for weekend games, game time/dates: 2-3PM, 4/20-5/18

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Program Website: www.montgomerysports.org

Registration: Online registration click here or by phone. $175 registration fee. Additional $75 for weekend football games.
Description: See MSA spring sports flyer here.

Contact: 301-983-2227

VENDOR/CLUB: SPANISH BEGINNER with BIG LEARNING FALL/WINTER

Grades: 2 - 5

Time: Tues, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 12-week Fall/Winter session: 11/28 - 02/27 (no club scheduled for 12/26, 1/2)

Student Meeting Location: Room 224

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/

Description: Open a window to another culture, communicate in Spanish, and make discoveries! Children will build practical Spanish skills in a fun, small-group, immersion setting with lively games and activities. We’ll explore customs and traditions, and topics including greetings, expressions, numbers, colors and shapes, weather, calendar, body parts, favorite pets, the family, and a birthday party.

Appropriate for beginners who are reading and writing in English. See fall session flyer here.

Contact: fles@biglearning.org; 301-502-0861

VENDOR/CLUB: SPANISH BEGINNER B with BIG LEARNING SPRING

Grades: 2 - 5

Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 8-week Spring Session: April 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 21, 28 June 4

Student Meeting Location: Room 224

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/

Description: New and continuing beginners explore Spanish together in a fun, informal, language immersion setting. Children will gain confidence in hearing and speaking Spanish and take steps toward building a foundation for future language learning through hands-on activities, games, songs, cultural notes, and a workbook. Topics this session include favorite sports and pastimes, telling time, alphabet and vowel sounds, farm, prepositions,
numbers, and breakfast! For new and continuing beginners grades 2-5. See Spring 2024 session flyer here.

Contact: fles@biglearning.org; 301-502-0861

VENDOR/CLUB: SPANISH INTRODUCTORY with BIG LEARNING SPRING

Grades: K - 1

Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 8-week Spring Session: April 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 21, 28 June 4

Student Meeting Location: Room 224

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/

Description: Let’s speak Spanish! This story-based program provides a fun introduction to Spanish where children learn and practice speaking the language through songs, puppets, storytelling, games and hands-on activities. Join us this session for the story of
Los tres cerditos, or The Three Little Pigs, all in Spanish! See Spring 2024 session flyer here.

Contact: fles@biglearning.org; 301-502-0861

VENDOR/CLUB: GIRLS ON THE RUN (GOTR) / SPRING

Grades: 3-5 (female students)

Time: Tues and Thurs, 7:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Dates: 3/12 - 5/23 (20 practices)

Student Meeting Location: Ashburton Playground, near the back of the school

Program Website: Learn more about the program here.

Description: GOTR is a physical activity-based program for girls in grades 3rd through 5th that helps strengthen girls' social, emotional, and physical skills. The program teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. Each week we follow a curriculum that incorporates physical movement and life-skill lessons, helping to build confidence and lifelong healthy habits. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K, at the Westfield Mall in Bethesda! The standard program fee is $187.50 and includes a t-shirt, a water bottle, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. See spring session flyer here.

Registration: Link here

Contact: lauren@girlsontherunofmoco.org

VENDOR/CLUB: MUSIC with LEARN NOW

Grades: K-5

Time: Tues, 3:30-4:30 pm;

Dates: 9/26 to 6/4/24 (School schedule is followed. There is no class when there is a day off/early dismissal or emergency closure, etc.)

Student Meeting Location: Room 240

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: https://learnnowmusic.com/group-lessons/ (rolling enrollment, next enrollment date: 11/28)

Description: See flyer here.

Contact: CustomerService@LearnNOWmusic.com; 800-399-6414

VENDOR/CLUB: CHEER CHAMPS with MSA (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER

Grades: K - 5
Time: Tues, 3:30-4:45 pm

Dates: Six week session: Session B (02/06 - 03/12/2024)

Student Meeting Location: Rm 222

Program Website: www.montgomerysports.org

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: Children will learn different cheer routines and have a show at the end of the program. Serena of the Baltimore Ravens will coach the Cheer Champs Squad. See flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

WEDNESDAYS

VENDOR/CLUB: ASHBURTON MUSICAL THEATRE CLUB

Grades: 2 -5, Max 30 students

Time: Wed, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Dates: January 17 - May 22 (two sessions)

Student Meeting Location: Room

Student Pickup Location: In front of the school entrance (by the main front doors).

Registration: Paper registration forms distributed to students on January 9. Completed registration forms due January 11. NOTE: Due to the nature of the Musical Theatre Club, students will need to commit to attending all sessions. Enrollment is limited. Selection will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students will be notified in writing by January 12 if they are accepted into this club.

Description: We are pleased to announce that with support from the Ashburton PTA, we can offer a Musical Theatre Club for the winter and spring. Students in 2nd through 5th grades will grow as a reader while enjoying the joys of theatre. They will learn about, create, and perform a play centered around a common fairy tale. Explore music, stage presence, imagination, expression, perspective, and more!

VENDOR/CLUB: BASKETBALL with MSA (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / SPRING
Grades: K - 5. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Time: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:45 pm

Dates: 4/17 - 5/29

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Program Website: www.montgomerysports.org

Registration: Online registration click here or by phone. $155 registration fee.
Description: See MSA spring sports flyer here.

Contact: 301-983-2227

VENDOR/CLUB: BEGINNER BALLET with TOMMIE SHAW & COMPANY

Grades: K – 2
Time: Mon, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 4/24/24 – 6/5/24

Student Meeting Location: Room TBD

Program Website: https://tommieshaw.com/

Registration Link: Visit Registration page here and find “Ashburton Beginner Ballet – Spring 2024” or click the link in the digital flyer below.

Digital Flyer: Spring 2024 Digital Flyer here
Description: Beginner Ballet is designed for younger ballet students of botH genders. The curriculum includes basic ballet posture, basic positions of the feet and arms and basic ballet steps that are appropriate for young children. Group movement such as forming circles, lines, and moving in unison will be taught. Students will also learn a ballet piece to be performed on the last day of class. Classical music as well as children’s songs are used as accompaniment during the class. Traditional leather or canvas soft ballet slippers are highly recommended (pink or white). Parents are invited to join us on the last day of class for a Parent’s Day performance.

Contact: tommie@tommieshaw.com or call office (703) 528-6454

THURSDAYS

VENDOR/CLUB: GIRLS ON THE RUN (GOTR) / SPRING

Grades: 3-5 (female students)

Time: Tues and Thurs, 7:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Dates: 3/12 - 5/23 (20 practices)

Student Meeting Location: Ashburton Playground, near the back of the school

Program Website: Learn more about the program here.

Registration: Link here

Contact: lauren@girlsontherunofmoco.org

VENDOR/CLUB: CHESS with MAGNUS CHESS ACADEMY / MORNING SESSION

Grades: K - 5. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill.

Time: Thurs, 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Dates: 12-week session: 02/01 - 04/25 (no club 03/28)

Student Meeting Location: Room 224

Program Website: https://chessacademy.com/

Description: Learn chess with Magnus Academy, the five time world champion’s academy! We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state & national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments outside of club time, which may have an additional fee. All chess supplies provided. We welcome all grades and skill levels!

Registration: https://chessacademy.com/products/ashburton-elementary-chess-club

VENDOR/CLUB: CHESS with MAGNUS CHESS ACADEMY / AFTERNOON SESSION

Grades: K - 5. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill.

Time: Thurs, 3:35 - 4:35 PM

Dates: 12-week session: 02/01 - 04/25 (no club 03/28)

Student Meeting Location: Room 225, Room 228

Program Website: https://chessacademy.com/

Registration: https://chessacademy.com/products/ashburton-elementary-chess-club

VENDOR/CLUB: KAST (Kids Are Scientists Too) - MONTHLY SESSIONS

Grades: K - 5 (groups will be split by grades)

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Dates: 10/26, 11/30, 12/21, 1/25, 2/22, 3/21, 5/23

Student Meeting Location: Rooms 229, 222

Student Pickup Location: In front of the school entrance (front of school).

Description: Ashburton is very fortunate to partner with Walter Johnson High School’s KAST club. KAST - Kids Are Scientists Too - is run by WJ High School students and they offer free, one-hour after school sessions. Each session has a different theme related to a science topic.

Registration: KAST sessions are offered on a first-come, first-serve sign-up basis with a sign-up link sent by the front office.

VENDOR/CLUB: ROBOTICS with MSA (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER

Grades: K - 5. Participants will be placed in small groups based on their age and skills.
Time: Thurs, 3:30-4:45 pm

Dates: 6-week sessions: Session B (02/08-03/14/2024)

Student Meeting Location: Room 228

Program Website: www.montgomerysports.org

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: Children will build robots using Legos Robotics materials and use computer software to engineer and program their robots. MSA will provide their own laptops. See flyer here.

Contact: 301-983-2227

FRIDAYS

VENDOR/CLUB: BEGINNER ASL (American Sign Language) with TOMMIE SHAW & COMPANY - SPRING

Grades: K – 5
Time: Mon, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Dates: 4/26/24 – 6/7/24

Student Meeting Location: Room TBD

Program Website: https://tommieshaw.com/

Registration Link: Visit Registration page here and find “Ashburton Beginner ASL – Spring 2024” or click the link in the digital flyer below.

Digital Flyer: Spring 2024 Digital Flyer here
Description: Explore a new world of communication by learning American Sign Language (ASL)! ASL is the fourth most used language in the U.S. and learning ASL can open new lines of communication between hearing- and hearing-impaired individuals. Additionally, studies have shown that learning the ASL signs for letters and words can help children with spelling and vocabulary skills. In our beginner ASL course, students will learn the signs for the alphabet, numbers, and basic vocabulary terms and sentences in a fun, child-friendly environment. Parents are invited to join us on the last day of class for Parent’s Day. {NOTE: Kindergarten students should know their English alphabet to enroll in the course}

Contact: tommie@tommieshaw.com or call office (703) 528-6454

VENDOR/CLUB: CHEMISTRY DETECTIVES with BIG LEARNING / SPRING
Grades: K - 2
Time: Fri, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Dates: April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31

Student Meeting Location: Room 240
Program Website: http://www.mccpta-epi.org/
Description: Explore solids, liquids, and gases and create new materials from exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions. Use viscosity and density to describe liquids and make
your own lava tubes. Experiment with mixtures, solutions, acids, and bases to help solve our gold paper caper, mix a polymer, and make glue from milk. See Chemistry club spring session flyer here.

Registration: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com. Select ALL CLASSES along the upper menu bar and use the dropdown Locations menu to find Ashburton. Payment plans and scholarships are available.

Contact: science@biglearning.org; 301-502-0861

VENDOR/CLUB: CHEMISTRY: LAB SCIENCE with BIG LEARNING / SPRING
Grades: 3 - 5
Time: Fri, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Dates: April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31

Student Meeting Location: Room 229

Program Website: http://www.mccpta-epi.org/
Description: Detect and measure invisible matter, test for vitamin C and E and whether vitamins are fat or water soluble. Use Chemistry to solve mysteries, titrate acids and bases, and test flow resistance. Learn how retention factors affect chromatography, and make cheese and goop. See Chemistry club spring session flyer here.

Contact: science@biglearning.org; 301-502-0861

VENDOR/CLUB: SOCCER with MSA (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER
Grades: Open to all grades. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Time/Dates: Fri, 3:45 - 4:45PM; 12/01 - 1/26/2024

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Program Website: www.montgomerysports.org

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: See winter session flyer here.

Contact: 301-983-2227

VENDOR/CLUB: TENNIS with MSA (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / SPRING

Grades: Open to all grades. Groups will be divided by skill and age.

Times/Dates: Fridays, 4/12 - 5/31

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Program Website: www.montgomerysports.org

Registration: Online registration click here or by phone. $200 registration fee.
Description: See MSA spring sports flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

Questions, Comments? Please email info@ashburtonpta.org