Afterschool Adventures offers a variety of enrichment and recreational activities that keep kids challenged and engaged in new experiences after school. Professionals from Enfield and surrounding communities lead a variety of activities, offering unique enrichment opportunities for students.
Designed for students in grades K-5, Afterschool Adventures provides six-week interactive, afterschool activities in Enfield schools. All activities begin directly after school. Afterschool Adventures, a fee based program, is open to all children in grades K-5, including children that are, in private schools, home-schooled and residents of surrounding communities.
Afterschool Adventures begin
in February 2019.
Kidz Sports
Time: 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm
2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19 Snow date: 3/26
Get kids moving after school! Students engage in cooperative play and try out a variety of sports, games and
activities, all designed to keep kids active.
Instructor: Amanda Harris, ERfC Sports Coordinator. A former assistant soccer coach in Enfield, she is a certified BOKS trainer. She has worked as a KidZ Sports coach since 2014. Springfield College students will assist.
Fee: $90
Arts & Crafts
Time : 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14 Snow date: 3/21
A great activity to try something new! Kids will learn to use different paper craft mediums at every session. A variety of paper making outlets will be explored, including origami paper folding, tissue paper crafts, crepe paper, cardstock, and more. Students will create a craft to take home at every class.
Instructor: Darci McHenry, owner of TeachArt2Me, is a former art teacher who has been running enrichment activities and art entertainment for over 15 years. Activities will be led by TeachArt2Me staff, bringing a passion for art, painting, paper crafts, and drawing.
Fee: $140
Scrapbooking Memories
Time : 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, and 3/20 Snow date 4/3
Scrapbooking brings out the artist in everyone! Students will use their personal photos to create a scrapbooking keepsake. Using a variety of materials, kids will learn to choose themes to document family, friendships, and special events. (Maximum 10 students)
Instructor: Leslie Lawlor has over five years of experience working as a Creative Memories Consultant. In addition, she is a certified teacher and avid “scrapbooker”.
Fee: $90
Peacebuilding Games
Time : 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14 Snow date: 3/21
These new cooperative games are an excellent way for kids to learn and practice peacemaking skills while having fun! Students will develop the essential skills of cooperation, communication, empathy, and conflict resolution by giving them an opportunity to work together toward a common goal.
Instructor: Ryan Obedzinski has been leading outreach programs for ERfC for the past four years. As the director of Summer Lunch Bunch and Tonight in Thompsonville, he brings over 20 years’ experience in teaching, building community, and program development. He holds a degree in Health Promotion and Secondary Education.
Fee: $90
Arts & Crafts
Time : 3:25 - 4:25 PM
2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19 Snow date: 3/26
A great activity to try something new! Kids will learn to use different paper craft mediums at every session. A variety of paper making outlets will be explored, including origami paper folding, tissue paper crafts, crepe paper, cardstock, and more. Students will create a craft to take home at every class.
Instructor: Darci McHenry, owner of TeachArt2Me, is a former art teacher who has been running enrichment activities and art entertainment for over 15 years. Activities will be led by TeachArt2Me staff, bringing a passion for art, painting, paper crafts, and drawing.
Fee: $140
Kidz Sports
Time : 3:25 pm - 4:25 pm
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14 Snow date: 3/21
Get kids moving after school! Students engage in cooperative play and try out a variety of sports, games, and activities—all designed to learn new skills and to keep kids active.
Instructor: Amanda Harris, ERfC Sports Coordinator. A former assistant soccer coach in Enfield, she is a Certified BOKS trainer. She has worked as a KidZ Sports coach since 2014. Springfield College students will assist.
Fee: $90
Chorus for Kids
Time : 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19 Snow date: 3/26
Singing can always make a day better no matter where you go. If you have a voice, you can sing! Students will have fun learning the basics of singing, including proper posture, stance, and breathing techniques. They will practice a variety of songs and do vocal exercises. At the end of the session, kids will choose a vocal solo to perform. Beginners welcomed! (Maximum 10 students)
Instructor: Jennifer Jarvis has been giving lessons and singing in the opera/classical form for over 17 years. She provides privates lessons for all ages.
Fee: $90
Kidchen Capable
Time : 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14 Snow date: 3/21
A hands-on cooking program just for kids! Not only will students learn to make healthy snacks and meals, they will also learn about nutrition, safety, and about proper storage of food. Activity includes a manual complete with recipes and cooking ideas for kids! (Maximum 10 students)
Instructor: Chris Rinaldi, owner and operator of Kidchen Capable, learned his passion for food at a young age. www.kidchencapable.com
Fee: $135
Food Explorers
Time : 3:25 pm - 4:25 pm
2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19 Snow date: 3/26
Get ready to learn about healthy foods and how to make them fun and tasty. Students discover new foods through a variety of “taste tests”, hands-on cooking activities, games and more. All recipes are nut free.(Maximum 10 students)
Instructor: Katie Shepherd, Registered Dietitian, is a graduate of UCONN. She has experience planning
cooking programs for children as a Retail Dietitian at Shoprite and with the WIC program.
Fee: $45
Arts & Crafts
Time : 3:25 pm - 4:25 pm
2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, and 3/20 Snow date 4/3
A great activity to try something new! Kids will learn to use different paper craft mediums at every session.
A variety of paper making outlets will be explored, including origami paper folding, tissue paper crafts, crepe
paper, cardstock, and more. Students will create a craft to take home at every class.
Instructor: Darci McHenry, owner of TeachArt2Me, is a former art teacher who has been running enrichment activities and art entertainment for over 15 years. Activities will be led by TeachArt2Me staff, bringing a passion for art, painting, paper crafts, and drawing.
Fee: $140
Stop Motion Movie Making
Time : 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19 Snow date: 3/26
Want to learn how to make your own movie? In this digital media class, students will learn the basics of animation and create their very own stop motion mini movie using Legos, clay, and digital cameras to
create their masterpiece. (Maximum 10 students)
Instructor: Evan Goodchild is ERfC’s Digital Media instructor and an instructor UMass-Amherst teaching Digital
Fee: $90
Tennis - Learn to Play!
Time : 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14 Snow date: 3/21
A great indoor sport for the winter where kids can be active, be with friends, develop skills and most importantly, have fun! Tennis helps kids become healthy and fit. Students will learn the basic of tennis including serving, returning and rallying and plenty of movements. Beginners are welcomed!
Instructor: Michael Myers, Operator of The Enfield Tennis Club, was the #1 player for Springfield College and former Springfield College Men’s and Women’s Coach. Other tennis professionals will also assist.
Fee: $90