Before and After School Programs

Travel through time with your favorite American Girl stories! Let’s explore aspects of American history and culture through this popular series. Come enjoy play-based learning, reading, hands-on activities/crafts, and much more. Your doll is invited to join in on all the fun!

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Join the Elf Workshop for a DIY holiday workshop with art activities, snacks, and reindeer games!

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Pokémon Palooza will meet once per week for an hour. Participating students have access to tools to learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, enjoy a read aloud from the Pokémon Adventure Series, and participate in a Pokémon art activity, and other fun activities!

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Students will be introduced to the instruments of the orchestra through games, and instruction. Activities will include an instrument building workshop and an “instrument petting zoo.” Parents will be invited to a final performance from our Silly Symphony where students will perform using their own creations or a real instrument.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Find yourself through Disney characters! Learn Disney songs, play princess and superhero games! Learn to talk, sing, and dance like a true superhero and princess through fun crafts, creative movement, imaginative games, and etiquette activities. Students will create props and perform songs and routines with classmates in a fun-filled environment.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

This after school program focuses on teaching children good sportsmanship and strategic thinking and improving verbal communication. Through a variety of competitive and cooperative games (board games, card games, and other children games), we hope to help each child develop important life skills all while having a lot of fun

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Travel through time with your favorite American Girl stories! Let’s explore aspects of American history and culture through this popular series. Come enjoy play-based learning, reading, hands-on activities / crafts, and much more. Your doll is invited to join in on all the fun!

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Does your child love reading? Do they enjoy talking about books? Well Book Bunch with Ms. Scott is for them! Book Bunch will consist of discussions, activities, and of course READING! This fun and interactive after school program will be sure to engage your child in meaningful conversations that not only build comprehension, but encourage them to build a newfound appreciation for books. The first book on the list? Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty. This book comes highly recommended by current fourth graders. One student even said, "This is the best book I have ever read!" So join in on the fun in Ms. Scott's Book Bunch!

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Chess Grandmaster and long-time lower school Chess Club Coach, Mr. Babakuli Annakov, is excited to offer Chess Masters again this year. Students will be divided by experience and each group provided with 10-15 minutes of whole group instruction followed by challenging chess matches.

Chess Club is lead by Mr. Annakov with support from ESD faculty and staff Zora Skelton, Nurse Carla, and Wendy Kenneybrew. For more information on Mr. Annakov, please review his biography.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Does your child love telling stories? Is their imagination endless? Adventures of a lifetime, a trip to the moon, and donuts for dinner are some of the creative writing topics written by past students in Ms. Scott's writing class. This creative writing after school program will tap into your child's imagination and provide them with the opportunity to write and bring their stories to life! Students will learn about the creative writing process from start to finish, leaving with a "published" work at the end of the program. Writers of all levels and interests are welcome. Join in the writing fun with Ms. Scott this fall!

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Join Nurse Carla and coaches for the eleventh year of Girls on the Run (GOTR) at ESD. This program inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through running. The curriculum addresses all aspects of a girl’s development by nurturing her physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

The fall season is scheduled to begin the week of September 12 and will end with a return to our in-person 5K celebration on Saturday, November 19 at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. GOTR meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, rain or shine! Please be aware that GOTR policy requires your daughter to commit to attend both days each week in order to participate. We hope your daughter will consider participating in this outstanding after-school program! For more information on the program, visit the GOTR website or contact one of our coaches.

Please note: There will be a $150 charge to your child’s Eagles Nest account and a $175 cost paid directly to GOTR after August 1, for a total program cost of $325. The fee includes life skill lessons by our trained staff, 5K training, a program t-shirt, water bottle, 5K entry fee, and a parent guide.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

This program is for first time ringers. We will all learn the basics for how to play hand chimes and handbells. We will also learn the first steps for bell ringing and note reading. Prior music reading experience is not required. Our handbell ensemble has performed in chapel and for Fine Arts night in the past and we will look for opportunities to play throughout school this year.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Come back and ring handbells and hand chimes again this year. Learn how to play more advanced techniques with hand chimes and handbells. We will learn advanced bell ringing and learn more about note reading.  (Prior participation in handbell IS required.) Our handbell ensemble has performed in chapel and for Fine Arts night in the past and we will look for opportunities to play throughout school this year.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Does your child need a little extra support and guidance completing their homework, managing their schoolwork for the week ahead or need help developing study skills? If so, then this program might be just the right after school program for them! Students will have the support and structure to complete homework in a classroom setting with the help of a teacher and their peers as well as help organize their homework for the week ahead and develop study skills. Homework Support and Study Skills meets each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm and an after school program for students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade who need extra assistance with homework, organization, study and classroom skills.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

In this program students will build on creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking skills and cooperation in order to use Legos to build solutions to various engineering design challenges. Children are natural engineers and are always asking questions and thinking of new ideas. Lego Mania  will encourage and enhance this natural inventiveness by providing students with weekly challenges for which they must use innovative thinking to find and build a solution. 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Math Olympiads provides opportunities for young mathematicians to engage in creative, problem-solving activities while developing the ability to reason logically and resourcefully using word problems. Under the direction of Zora Skelton, Math Coach and Brenda Wilder, fourth grade math teacher, students will prepare for monthly Olympiad contests. These problems require a combination of grade-appropriate math skills and deductive reasoning. Students will practice individually, with partners or with teams to solve these logic and reasoning questions in preparation for the monthly contests. This is not a competition, but rather an opportunity to challenge students to higher level thinking. Math Olympiads is an excellent option for students seeking a challenge as well as those who might need an added mathematical boost.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Read with your artist’s eyes. In this course, we’ll read picture books with special attention to noticing the illustrator’s craft, find inspiration in books and our environment at ESD, and compose art together to take home each week.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Learn basic to advanced jump rope skills, individual and partner/group stunts and tricks, and choreographed routines to music. No prior skills necessary. Jump ropes provided.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

If your student has experience playing a stringed instrument and is currently enrolled in private lessons, you are invited to join Dr. Adrian Demian's string ensemble club. This club plays for chapel services, fine arts nights, the spring concert, and more.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Have you ever wanted to play your very own instrument and sing along? The ukulele is an easy and fun instrument to play and on top of that, research clearly shows that learning to play an instrument stimulates the brain in unique ways to improve long term memory, strengthen mental alacrity and helps brains integrate multi-sensory inputs. In this introductory class you will learn three chords and strumming techniques that will allow you to play hundreds of songs! Ukuleles for program time will be provided.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Ever wanted to experience the wonder of Hogwarts, the deliciousness of Butterbeer, the excitement of potion class?  Join me in the Wizarding World once a week in the fall. Planned activities include House Sorting, Patronus Class, Wand Making and more. This after school program is for Harry Potter enthusiasts! All supplies are included.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Registration for the fall semester opened Monday, July 18, and closes Friday, September 2.  

Submitting the registration form is not a confirmation of enrollment. Some programs fill up quickly and may require a waitlist. After registration closes, you will receive an email confirmation of your enrollment or waitlist status.

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Registration closes September 2, 2022. 

A $50.00 cancellation fee is assessed for each program cancelled prior to one week before the start of the program. Once a semester program has started, there will be no refunds.

The Middle School Book Club is for any student who loves to read, visit the library and meet other students who enjoy talking about books! Under the direction of Cathy Arvizu, Middle School Librarian, students meet monthly to discuss books based on certain themes. Book Club is a great opportunity for students to share their love of reading with others and discover new experiences in reading. Students are welcome to participate when they can; we understand they may not be able to make it every week and that's not a problem. 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Chess Grandmaster and long-time lower school Chess Club Coach, Mr. Babakuli Annakov, is excited to offer Chess Masters for middle school students. Students will be divided by experience and each group provided with 10-15 minutes of whole group instruction followed by challenging chess matches.

For more information on Mr. Annakov, please review his biography.  

Annakov Chess Academy Mission:
We believe that chess is a great tool that can help children become more successful in life. We have an individual approach to every student that helps them master important chess and life skills. 

Annakov Chess Academy Core Values:
Respect, Creativity, Learning, and Communication.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

The Clay Guild is a studio ceramics class that will explore hand-building techniques, throwing on the pottery wheel, using molds and glazing to produce both functional and sculptural ceramic art. Clay Guild takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but onl

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

The Clay Guild is a studio ceramics class that will explore hand-building techniques, throwing on the pottery wheel, using molds and glazing to produce both functional and sculptural ceramic art. Clay Guild takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but onl

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

We have two goals at Fishing Club: to build and improve on the knowledge and skills around this wonderful past time and to study and learn about the species of fish in the ESD Quarry. We learn knots and nomenclature, casting techniques, and safety. Additionally, we tag any Largemouth Bass we catch to study their growth over time as well as the conditions in which they are biting. The Quarry is one of many great outdoor spaces around ESD’s campus where students commune daily - whether rain or shine - to be together and enjoy nature’s gifts.

*Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Think of it more as a knitting circle. Bring your project, get help and ideas or even learn how. It will be super fun!
*For those wanting to learn how to knit and have Ms. Nutter provide the supplies, there will be a $15 fee. 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks.

Math Olympiads provides opportunities for young mathematicians to engage in creative, problem-solving activities while developing the ability to reason logically and resourcefully using word problems. Under the direction of  Maggie Ferris, Upper School Math Teacher and Department Chair, students will prepare for monthly Olympiad contests. Students will practice individually, with partners, or with teams to solve logic and reasoning questions in preparation for the monthly contests. This is not a competition, but rather an opportunity to challenge students to higher level thinking. Math Olympiads is an excellent option for students seeking a challenge as well as those who might need an added mathematical boost.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

In Youth & Government, we gain a deeper understanding of how our government works. Student delegates will write a proposal or bill over a topic of their choice. Among many same-aged peers from all around Texas, delegates will present their proposal, ask and answer questions, debate, and even vote! We will meet once a week, and attend a regional meet in the fall and a state meet in Austin in the spring.

*Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks.

Registration information can be found in the program and club drop-downs above. 

Students wishing to form or lead their own clubs are encouraged to do so after reaching out to Allison Darnell, Assistant Head of Middle School or Jonathan Chein, Head of Middle School, for approval.

After receiving approval and working out the details of the club, students are encouraged to find a Faculty Advisor that will help organize and plan. Student-led clubs are free and the faculty advisor supervises the activities but does not plan or lead the club. 

For teacher-led programming, the cost can be found in the program and club drop-downs above. By submitting the registration form, you acknowledge and agree to have your incidentals account charged for all program fees.

If you have questions about financial assistance, please contact Shelle Montgomery, Director of Tuition Assistance. 

For student-led clubs, there is no cost.

A $50.00 cancellation fee is assessed for each program cancelled prior to one week before the start of the program. Once a semester program has started, there will be no refunds.