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After-School Programs

McDonogh After-School Programs provide high-quality, extracurricular opportunities throughout the school year for McDonogh students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our programs feature a wide variety of activities and subject matter and take place from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. once a week for eight weeks.

Fall Registration

Registration for Fall 2024 will go live on Monday, July 15 and will feature classic favorites and exciting new programs. Group sessions start the week of September 16. 

Be sure to check back and register before classes fill up! In the meantime, questions about After-School Programs can be directed to Ramzi Sifri at rsifri@mcdonogh.org.

WINTER 2025 After-school PROGRAMS

Winter sessions begin the week of January 20 and end the week of February 24. 

Enrichment

Argumentation and Advocacy (7th and 8th Grade)

Grades: Seventh and Eighth Grade
Teacher: Daryl Burch
Day: Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Class Cost: $145

Award-winning debate coach Daryl Burch, along with members of McDonogh's Upper School varsity debate team, will train and coach Middle School students in the skills of competitive debate. Participation in the program teaches public speaking, critical thinking, and research skills that are highly valuable in every facet of the school curriculum. Students will debate a current event controversy and prepare for a mini tournament to which all parents are invited.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

 

Blend It Up (K-2nd Grade)

Grades: Kindergarten-Second Grade
Teacher: VAC Enrichment
Day: Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Class Cost: $160

Blend It Up

Does your child enjoy exploring new flavors and creating tasty treats? Our Blending Basics program introduces young enthusiasts to the art of making smoothies, dips, and more. Students will learn to blend a variety of nutritious and delicious recipes from around the globe, including Mediterranean Hummus, Mexican Guacamole, and American Smoothies. Our sessions are packed with fun, offering kids the chance to learn blending techniques, understand safety protocols, and enhance their culinary vocabulary. Join us for a blending adventure where your child will discover how simple ingredients can be transformed into exciting and healthy creations!

REGISTER HERE

Junior Bakers (K-2nd Grade)

Grades: Kindergarten-Second Grade
Teacher: VAC Enrichment
Day: Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Class Cost: $160

Discover the world of baking in our beginner's baking class designed for children! Led by our experienced instructors, young bakers will explore the art of baking while fostering creativity and teamwork. Through a carefully crafted series of beginner-friendly activities, children will master the fundamentals of baking. They will enhance their skills throughout the course by participating in exciting projects like Cookie Decorating, Fudge Making, crafting Caramel Popcorn, and creating mouthwatering Caramel Apples. Along the way, students will also learn essential baking skills and safety techniques. Join us for a hands-on experience where the joy of baking intertwines with the excitement of learning!

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My First Hot Cocoa Stand (K-2nd Grade)

Grades: Kindergarten-Second Grade
Teacher: SPARK
Day: Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Class Cost: $145

Learn how to make yummy hot cocoa and earn money selling it! A hot cocoa stand is a great way to introduce our youngest entrepreneurs to the world of business, and it is fun! From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits to experimenting with recipes, students have fun while developing business savvy!

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Public Speaking (5th and 6th Grade)

Grades: Fifth and Sixth Grade
Teacher: Daryl Burch
Day: Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Class Cost: $145

The number one fear most people have is speaking in public. This class will motivate and encourage students to speak in public. Students will work on understanding speech, invoking emotion and pathos in delivering a speech, conveying appropriate tone and sentiment in the speech content, and enunciating the speech. The goals are to help students become better orators and to create interest among Middle School students for the Upper School debate program.

REGISTER HERE