Bragg students have a wide range of interests, hobbies, and even curiosities. The many clubs and activities we offer here will help support and foster these interests and maybe even spark a new one! Take a look at the Clubs and their descriptions to see what may appeal to your child. Then, click on the link to the page (either in the header above or in the "more" section) and follow any steps listed to sign up! 

 If you have any questions, please contact the advisor directly.

American Sign Language Club- Open to all 5th grade students. The club's objective is to learn the basics of American Sign Language as a good foundation for continuing students' world language skills. Some topics include the alphabet, colors, greetings, common sayings, and animals. All meetings fall on every Tuesday afternoons from 3:20PM - 4:20 PM starting in November.  Click here to sign up! Advisor: Ms. Allen

Art Club: ART CLUB IS FULL This is the club for those young artists who see beauty everywhere, will create something from nothing, and doodle on their homework. This is the club for the youth who walks to their own beat, talks incessantly from their imagination, and don’t like to follow create-by-numbers but design their own. The artists will create a series of works with various materials, explore cultural arts, build visual literacy, and create one collaborative art project. The art club will fit 20 students per session max. The art club runs for 20 sessions. Students may sign up for one session only.  Pick-up will be at 4:20 PM at the front of the school. Advisor:  Ms. Polkowski Click on this Link to sign up. 

Badminton - Come be a part of the FIRST EVER Badminton Club at Bragg School.  You will learn the skills and strategies necessary to be successful in Badminton. You will also learn about important life skills including but not limited to: teamwork, communication, self-confidence, sportsmanship, etc.  Beginning in late November, any student in grades 3, 4, and 5 is welcome to join the Badminton Club with Mr. Schilp.  ALL skill levels are welcome! Please click HERE for more information and to register!  Advisor: Mr Schilp

Chess Club:  Open to all 3rd - 5th grade level students who are interested in playing Chess. Students will learn the history and basic rules of chess. Club size is limited. The club will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45 - 8:30 AM. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ! 

Advisor: Mr. Lawrence

Community Service Club: Let’s get together and do the important work of community service.  Let’s help those in Chester and surrounding towns by taking part in several service projects throughout the year.  It feels good to give back and affect change!  As part of the Community Service Club, students will meet with Mrs. Bedkowski to plan, organize, and facilitate three service projects this year.  They will help in communicating needs to homerooms, contacting necessary community members, and affecting change in ways both big and small! Sign up deadline is November 6th.  This club will begin in December.  See the Community Service Club flyer for more information.  Advisor: Mrs. Bedkowski

Crochet Club: Would you like to learn how to crochet? Or, are you already an avid crocheter? Then this club is for you! In crochet club, we will learn the basic stitches of crochet, including slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, and double crochet. We will also learn how to read basic crochet patterns to make a variety of projects. Beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome! Crochet club will meet Wednesday mornings before school, from 7:40-8:30 from November through April. Drop off begins at 7:30. Click here for more information and to register!

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30AM; Advisor:   Mrs. Tompkins

Helping Hands/Climate Club: The "Helping Hands Club is for you if you enjoy helping others. The club is open to all students at Bragg Elementary School. Our mission together will be to do "good deeds" to help out those in our school, community, and world. We will encourage students to help those who are less fortunate and focus on spreading kindness in our community and beyond. Some of the past projects have included collecting socks for the homeless, writing greeting cards to our local police officers and heroes overseas, donating food to our local food pantry and many more rewarding activities. The club will be held on Thursday afternoons from 3:20pm-4:20pm. If you think your child may be interested in being a part of this club, have them join us to lend a "helping hand." All project ideas are welcome and we are always looking for new ideas to help support others. Please Click this Link to Sign Up  Advisor:   Miss Pigott

Homework Club: Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are welcome to attend Homework Club with Mrs. Vindici and Mrs. Johnson. We will meet most Mondays and Thursdays beginning on Monday, November 13th, from 3:20-4:15. We will be accepting 22 students into Homework Club on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students can use this time to complete homework, study for tests, or receive extra help as needed. They are expected to have the following available for each meeting: a list of or access to their homework assignments; their work and materials needed for their assignments;  independent reading novels.  Click here to register! Mondays and Thursdays, 3:20 - 4:15; Advisors: Mrs Vindici and Mrs. Johnson 

Makerspace Club: Do you enjoy creating and seeing your ideas come to life? Come be a part of Makerspace Club! Makerspaces are collaborative workshops where you can come to create, design, and explore with a variety of materials! In Makerspace Club, students will be invited to come and create with a variety of materials available in our makerspace stations! Click here for more information and to register!

Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 AM; Advisor: Mrs. Tompkins

Minecraft Club: Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of Minecraft while playing and creating together.  They will be able to mine, build and create structures, problem-solve, learn new techniques, and have the opportunity to teach their peers!  All Bragg students are welcome to join.  November - January; Wednesdays & Fridays, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM; Advisor: Mr. Castro.  Click here for more information and to register! 

Newspaper Club - Open to all Bragg students who sign up.  The goal of this club is to review writing skills and strategies, practice research skills, and cooperatively work together.  Students will participate in fun and engaging activities, working on such things as generating ideas, using interesting word choice, and incorporating figurative language.  The students will pick topics, conduct research and interviews, and finally write and create articles, poems, etc. All work will be published in a student-created newspaper by the end of the club session. The club will begin in November.  Newspaper Club takes place on SCHEDULED Mondays and Tuesdays.  Pick up will begin at 4:30.  Sign Up Deadline is November 6th.  See the Newspaper Flyer for more information.  Advisor: Mrs. Bedkowski  

Performing Arts (Drama) Club for 5th Grade: Open to all 5th grade students.  Auditions for placement & casting of major roles.  No acting experience necessary & no one turned away.  Experience the production of a musical, building scenery, selecting costumes and props, working on the stage & tech crew as well as singing, dancing & acting. Almost every Monday, Thursday, and Friday Click here for info and permission slip .  Click here for complete rehearsal and performance schedule.  November – March; 7:45 – 8:30   Advisors: Mr. Gruver and Mrs. Strauss  

Pickleball Club:  PICKLEBALL CLUB IS FULL as of 10/23/23 and no longer accepting registrations. Come be a part of the  Pickleball Club at Bragg School. You will learn the skills and strategies necessary to be successful in Pickleball. You will also learn about important life skills including but not limited to: teamwork, communication, cooperation, self confidence, sportsmanship, etc.  Beginning in late November, any student in grades 4 and 5 is welcome to join the Pickleball Club with Mr. Schilp.  ALL skill levels are welcome!    Please click HERE for more information.  Advisor: Mr Schilp

Running Club (Spring): Build Confidence - Get Moving - Have Fun - RUN! *This club will be run outdoors, proper attire required. It is an afterschool club. Days Mondays and Wednesdays beginning March 11. Advisor: Mrs. Scarfo

Safety Patrol: Open to 5th grade students only.  Safety Patrollers ensure the safety of fellow students at the end of the day as they are dismissed to buses. Interested students are asked to write a statement focusing on character education and responsibilities, making it clear why they would be a good choice to serve as a safety patroller.  Students serve for the year as Safety Patrol Officers for Bragg School.  (No Fee) During School hours; Advisor:Ms. Capan

Click here for the form: Safety Patrol Application 

Student Council:  Open to all grade levels to provide students the opportunity to participate in a student government body.  Two pairs of Student Council representatives are elected by each class to serve for the school year.  Students help facilitate school spirit days and service projects. (No fee) Scheduled Tuesday afternoons.  Students have already been elected by their classes at this time and parents informed.   Advisor: Ms.Capan 

Super Scientists Club: SUPER SCIENTISTS CLUB IS FULL ...  Taking part in a science club is a wonderful way for children to engage with science from an early age. It gives them an introduction to scientific methods, helps them to develop a love of science and can give them the confidence to continue study science in the years ahead. This club will take place from January - March, 2023. We will meet on Wednesday afternoons from 3:20-5:20. Super Scientists will have two cohorts. First five sessions are for 3rd grade only. Second five sessions are for fourth and fifth grade students. Advisor: Ms Strauss.  

Click her for Super Scientists Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19VQdFL_lZxmJ12hEXhEUyurzB2Jemv5AeHHvL_2Qk6U/edit?usp=sharing

Technology Club: Students will have the opportunity to explore different websites and apps to enhance their tech skills.  We will experiment with coding, animation, 3D building, gaming, and more.  All Bragg students are welcome to join.  Fall session - October 31 through mid January; Spring session - late January through early April; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM; Advisor: Mr. Castro.  Click here for more information and to register! 

TREP$: the exciting, after school program, is being offered to 5th Grade students who are interested in being young entrepreneurs. The children will learn how to prepare for, start and operate their own business. This extracurricular learning opportunity begins with after school workshops. In these workshops, students will learn and hone their entrepreneurship skills. Then their culminating activity will be selling their product(s) at the TREP$ MARKETPLACE on November  14th. This program takes place over an 8 week period, and is a unique and wonderful experience for ALL 5th Grade participants. Advisors: Ms Capan and Mr. Schilp

Unified Sports: This club is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports and games experiences, it was inspired by a simple principle: playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. Unified Recreation Sports Club involves all athletes participating together as teammates while playing sports, such as soccer, basketball, kickball, and much more. Athletes will be encouraged to celebrate and demonstrate their skills while having fun and forming new friendships. The club will meet on Friday mornings, December - April, 7:40- 8:30. Click here to register and view scheduled dates.  All grades, 3-5, are welcome!  Advisor: Ms. Kozlowski 

Extended Music Program Offerings

Chamber Singers:   Extracurricular Chorus which provides additional opportunity for students interested in singing to develop their vocal and musical skills.  It is open to all 4th and 5th Grade students without audition.  Wednesdays, 7:45-8:30 AM,  October - June with additional rehearsals before concerts. ; Advisor: Mr. Gruver

Explorer Program - This program allows the children to discover which of the traditional band instruments they enjoy playing the most while providing the child with the opportunity to discover their strengths as very young musicians. For the first half of the program, students learn the recorder to gain foundational skills. The second half of the year is used to rotate through the following instruments every three weeks: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone and Percussion (bell set).  This will assist them in taking an educated step forward in choosing an instrument to play the following year, should they choose to continue in the Symphonic Band. (No club fee, but there is a rental fee) Lessons are during the school day. This program has a mandatory deadline at the beginning of the school year, and cannot accept students mid-year.  Advisor: Mr. Jala 

Chester Band - The Chester Band is the main ensemble for all  4th and 5th band students who are playing a new instrument or are new to band this year.   The Chester Band is our introductory level large ensemble, where students learn basic ensemble skills and perform introductory level band repertoire. This ensemble correlates with pullout lesson instruction during the school day. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays, 7:45 – 8:30; Advisor: Mr. Jala

Bulldog Band: The Bulldog Band is the main ensemble for fifth grade students who are studying the same instrument at Bragg for a second year.  Students begin to explore more comprehensive ensemble skills, and perform more challenging music.  Students gain suitable skills in preparation for middle school. This rehearsal correlates with in school pullout lessons. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays,  7:45 – 8:30; Advisor: Mr. Jala