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: BIG LEARNING / CHINESE BEGINNER

Grades: 2-5
Time/Dates: Mon, 3:30 - 4:30 PM; 12-week Fall/Winter session: 11/13, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11

Student Meeting Location: Room 222

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

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 fall session flyer here.
Contact: fles@biglearning.org; 301-502-0861

VENDOR/CLUB: MSA CODING MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER

Grades: K-5. Participants will be placed in small groups based on their age and skills.
Times/Dates: Mon, 3:30-4:45 pm; Six week sessions: Session A (12/04-01/29/2024, six weeks), Session B (02/05-03/18/2024)

Student Meeting Location: TBD

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

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: MSA SOCCER (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / FALL
Grades: Open to all grades. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Time/Dates: Mon, 3:30 - 4:45 pm; 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/27

Student Meeting Location: Gym, 3:25 pm

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: See fall session flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

VENDOR/CLUB: YOUNG REMBRANDTS DRAWING CLASSES FOR KIDS / FALL

Grades: 1st - 5th

Time/Dates: Mon, 3:35 - 4:35 pm; 10/30 – 12/18 (7-week session) and 11/06 - 12/18 (6-week session). No class on 11/20

Student Meeting Location: Two rooms - 229, 224

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: http://www.youngrembrandts.com/MD

Description: See fall session flyer here.

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

VENDOR/CLUB: YOUNG REMBRANDTS DRAWING CLASSES FOR KIDS / WINTER

Grades: 1st - 5th

Time/Dates: Mon, 3:35 - 4:35 pm; 1/8 - 3/18/24 (no class on 1/15, 1/29 & 2/15)

Student Meeting Location: Room TBD

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: http://www.youngrembrandts.com/MD

Description: See winter session flyer here.

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

TUESDAYS

VENDOR/CLUB: BIG LEARNING / SPANISH BEGINNER

Grades: 2-5

Time/Dates: Tues, 12-week Fall/Winter session: 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

Student Meeting Location: Room 228

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Register at https://biglearning.asapconnected.com. Select ALL CLASSES along the upper menu bar and use the dropdown location finder to find Ashburton.
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: BIG LEARNING / SPANISH INTRODUCTORY

Grades: K - 1

Time/Dates: Tues, 12-week Fall/Winter session: 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

Student Meeting Location: Room 224

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Register at https://biglearning.asapconnected.com. Select ALL CLASSES along the upper menu bar and use the dropdown location finder to find Ashburton.
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 La Gallinita Roja, or The Little Red Hen, all in Spanish! See fall session flyer here.

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

VENDOR/CLUB: GIRLS ON THE RUN (GOTR) FALL SEASON

Grades: 3-5 (female students)

Times/Dates: Tues and Thurs, 7:30 to 8:40 a.m.; 09/19 - 11/16

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

Registration: Link here. NOTE: Registration closed for fall. GOTR will return for the spring season.

Description: Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. See fall season flyer here.

Contact: elizabeth.eby8@gmail.com

VENDOR/CLUB: LEARN NOW MUSIC

Grades: K-5

Times/Dates: Tues, 3:30-4:30 pm; 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: MSA BASKETBALL (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER
Grades: Open to all grades. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Times/Dates: Wed, 3:30-4:45 pm; 12/06 to 01/31 (8-week session) or 02/07 to 03/20 (7-week session)

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: See winter session flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

VENDOR/CLUB: MSA CHEER CHAMPS (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER
Grades: Open to all grades.
Times/Dates: Tues, 3:30-4:45 pm; Six week sessions: Session A (12/05 - 01/23/2024); Session B (02/06 - 03/12/2024)

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

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

VENDOR/CLUB: MSA FLAG FOOTBALL (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / FALL
Grades: Open to all grades. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Times/Dates: Tues, 3:30-4:45 pm; 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7

Student Meeting Location: Field, 3:25 pm

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: See fall session flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

WEDNESDAYS

VENDOR/CLUB: ASHBURTON KINDNESS CLUB / MORNING SESSION

Grades: 1st - 5th, Max 20 students

Times/Dates: Wed, 8:00 - 8:45 am, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Student Meeting Location: Room 147

Registration: Paper registration form distributed to students. NOTE: Registration filled for this club. Check this page for winter Ashburton Clubs.

Description: What’s the difference between “good” and “kind”? Students in Kindness Club will know when we work on projects for the betterment of our school, community and family. Indoor and outdoor activities.

VENDOR/CLUB: ASHBURTON KINDNESS CLUB / AFTERNOON SESSION

Grades: 1st - 5th, Max 20 students

Times/Dates: Wed, 3:30-4:30 pm, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Student Meeting Location: Room 147

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

Registration: Paper registration form distributed to students. NOTE: Registration filled for this club. Check this page for winter Ashburton Clubs.

VENDOR/CLUB: ASHBURTON HOMEWORK CLUB

Grades: 1st - 5th, Max 20 students

Times/Dates: Wed, 3:30-4:30 pm, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Student Meeting Location: Room 132

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

Registration: Paper registration form distributed to students. NOTE: Registration filled for this club. Check this page for winter Ashburton winter clubs.

Description: Students will receive support with homework and with reading, writing and math.

VENDOR/CLUB: ASHBURTON YEARBOOK CLUB

Grades: 5th, Max 15 students

Times/Dates: Wed, 3:30-4:30 pm, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Student Meeting Location: Room 335

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

Registration: Paper registration form distributed to students. NOTE: Registration filled for this club. Check this page for winter Ashburton winter clubs.

Description: Students will participate in producing the school’s yearbook, which will reflect our school’s achievements and student body. Activities will include creating a cover and advertising posters, assistance in selecting photographs, organizing the layout for the classroom photograph pages. There will be occasional meetings during lunch/recess.

VENDOR/CLUB: MSA BASKETBALL (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / FALL

Grades: Open to all grades. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Times/Dates: Wed, 3:30-5:00 pm; 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: See fall session flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

THURSDAYS

VENDOR/CLUB: ASHBURTON HOMEWORK CLUB

Grades: 3rd - 5th, Max 20 students

Times/Dates: Thurs, 3:30-4:30 pm, 10/12 - 12/14 (no club 11/23)

Student Meeting Location: Room 132

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

Registration: Paper registration form distributed to students. NOTE: Registration filled for this club. Check this page for winter Ashburton winter clubs.

Description: Students will receive support with homework and with reading, writing and math.

VENDOR/CLUB: GIRLS ON THE RUN (GOTR) FALL SEASON

Grades: 3-5 (female students)

Times/Dates: Tues and Thurs, 7:30 to 8:40 a.m. Starts Sept 19;

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

Registration: Link here. NOTE: Registration closed for fall. GOTR will return for the spring season.

Contact: elizabeth.eby8@gmail.com

VENDOR/CLUB: GOLD SIGNATURE WRITERS READING AND MOVEMENT CLASS

Grades: K-2

Times/Dates: Thurs, 3:30 - 4:30 pm; 11/9 - 12/14 (six week session); no class on 11/23

Student Meeting Location: Room 240

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Description: A GSW reading specialist and current Green Acres first grade teacher will support students with active reading strategies to increase comprehension and confidence. Sessions will include yoga and mindfulness breaks. Reading lessons will have a theme each week. See attached flyer here.

Registration: Link here.

Contact: https://www.goldsignaturewriters.com/contact (Contact Rachel with any questions)

VENDOR/CLUB: MAGNUS CHESS ACADEMY / MORNING SESSION

Grades: Open to all grades. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill.

Times/Dates: Thurs, 7:30-8:30 a.m.; 10/5-12/14 (no club 11/23)

Student Meeting Location: Room 224

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

VENDOR/CLUB: MAGNUS CHESS ACADEMY / AFTERNOON SESSION

Grades: Open to all grades. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill.

Times/Dates: Thurs, 3:30-4:30 pm; 10/5-12/14 (no club 11/23)

Student Meeting Location: Two rooms - 225, 228

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

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)

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

Student Meeting Location: Rooms 229, 222

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: MSA ROBOTICS (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER

Grades: K-5. Participants will be placed in small groups based on their age and skills.
Times/Dates: Thurs, 3:30-4:45 pm; Six week sessions: Session A (12/07-01/25/2024, six weeks), Session B (02/08-03/14/2024)

Student Meeting Location: TBD

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

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: BIG LEARNING / SCIENCE & ENGINEERING - FEATURED CREATURES

Grades: K-2

Times/Dates: Fri, 3:30 - 4:30 pm; 11/10, 11/17, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15

Student Meeting Location: Room 222

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Register at https://biglearning.asapconnected.com. Select ALL CLASSES along the upper menu bar and use the dropdown location finder to find Ashburton.

Description: Explore anatomy by examining the function of skin, hair, feathers, skeletons, and exoskeletons. Discover unique ways animals survive and protect themselves through experimentation and exploration. How do the shapes of teeth and beaks give you clues about what each animal eats? Explore camouflage and bioluminescence and how animals protect themselves. See flyer here.

Contact: science@biglearning.org; 301-244-5254

VENDOR/CLUB: BIG LEARNING / SCIENCE & ENGINEERING - BIOLOGICAL CLUES

Grades: 3-5

Times/Dates: Fri, 3:30 - 4:30 pm; 11/10, 11/17, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15

Student Meeting Location: Room 229

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration Link: Register at https://biglearning.asapconnected.com. Select ALL CLASSES along the upper menu bar and use the dropdown location finder to find Ashburton.

Description: In this exploration of biology and anatomy students will investigate bacteria and fungi that live on classroom surfaces by growing them in a Petri dish and then try to identify them. Then explore the role of genes in dominant and recessive traits. Learn about DNA and extract it from cells! Examine an owl pellet and try to identify the owl's major food sources from the bones in the pellet and compare homologous bones across species. See flyer here.

Contact: science@biglearning.org; 301-244-5254

VENDOR/CLUB: MSA SOCCER (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER
Grades: Open to all grades. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Time/Dates: Fri, 3:30 - 4:45 pm; 12/01 - 1/26/2024

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: See winter session flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

VENDOR/CLUB: MSA TENNIS (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / WINTER

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

Times/Dates: Fri, 3:30 - 4:45 pm; 02/02 - 03/22 (7-week session)

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: See winter session flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

VENDOR/CLUB: MSA TENNIS (MONTGOMERY SPORTS ASSOCIATION) / FALL

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

Times/Dates: Fri, 3:30 - 4:45 pm; 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17

Student Meeting Location: Gym

Student Pickup Location: In front of gym entrance

Registration: Online or by phone. www.montgomerysports.org
Description: See fall session flyer here.
Contact: 301-983-2227

Questions, Comments? Please email info@ashburtonpta.org