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2025-2026 School Year
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 (by clicking the club name below or finding the page on the left sidebar)
If you have any questions, please contact the advisor directly.
Art Club: Calling all creative 3rd–5th graders! If you love to draw and bring your imagination to life with color, this is the club for you. Each week, we’ll explore themes, learn techniques, and express ourselves through art. Whether you're a sketching superstar or just love to color for fun, come make new friends and let your creativity shine! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and your colored pencils, crayons, and markers! The club is open to the first 12 students who sign up here.
Advisor: M. Cassels
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.
Please click HERE for more information and to register. Reach out to Miss Allen at Laura.allen@chester-nj.org with any questions.
Advisor: L. Allen
Badminton Club: THE BADMINTON CLUB IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW REGISTRANTS. Any 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student is welcome to be a part of the 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. Reach out to Mr. Schilp at Russell.schilp@chester-nj.org with any questions.
Advisor: R. Schilp
Bulldog Band (Advanced): The Bulldog Band is our large ensemble for students studying their instrument in the second year. This is our advanced curricular band, and registration corresponds with enrollment in our band program. Students are required to attend our before school rehearsals, with a specific attendence policy to be determined. The Bulldog Band meets Tuesday mornings at 7:45 am, with concerts in January and June. More challenging music is studied, which corresponds to our in school group instrument lessons. The doors open at 7:35, and parents are asked to pull all the way forward at dropoff.
Advisor: C. Jala
Chamber Singers(4th/5th Grade): The Chamber Singers is a smaller chorus for students who want to have more opportunities to sing beyond their General Music class experience, and who want to develop the vocal technique further. It is open to all 4th and 5th Grade students without audition. Rehearsals are Wednesday mornings from 7:45- 8:30 AM. Drop-off time is 7:40, and the doors open at 7:35. The Chamber Singers perform in the January Winter Concert and the June Spring Concert.
Advisor: R. Gruver
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. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Advisor: N. Polkowski
Chester Band (Beginner): The Chester Band is our large ensemble for students beginning a new instrument. This is our curricular band, and registration corresponds with enrollment in our band program. Students are required to attend our before school rehearsals, with a specific attendence policy to be determined. The Chester Band meets Thursday mornings at 7:45 am, with concerts in January and June. Beginning level music is studied, which corresponds to our in school group instrument lessons. The doors open at 7:35, and parents are asked to pull all the way forward at dropoff.
Advisor: C. Jala
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 some meaningful 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! The club will begin in October. Community Service Club Club takes place on SCHEDULED Wednesdays. Pick up will begin at 4:20. Sign Up Deadline is October 10th. See the Community Service Club Flyer for more information.
Advisor: C. Bedkowski
Crochet Club: Would you like to learn how to crochet? Or, are you already an avid crocheter? Either way, this club is for you! In crochet club, we will learn the basics of crochet including basic stitches and reading basic patterns! Beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome! Click here to sign up!
Tuesdays, 7:40-8:30; October - March
Advisor: K. Tompkins
Helping Hands / Mindfulness Club: Are you ready to discover your inner superpower? The Helping Hands / Mindfulness Club is a fun and supportive space just for 5th graders where we learn simple, awesome ways to make ourselves and the world around us happier!
In our club, you'll learn how to be a calm and positive leader. We'll explore: Mindfulness and Meditation: Learn easy ways to stretch and focus your mind, helping you feel more relaxed and peaceful, especially when things get stressful. Creating Positive Energy: Discover how to tap into your own inner well of positive energy to feel great and start your day off right! We'll practice techniques to maintain this feeling throughout the day. Leading with Kindness: We'll practice leading others by sharing positive thoughts and compassion. You'll learn how to use your words and actions to lift others up and make a difference. The Power of Compassion: Learn what compassion truly means and how showing kindness to yourself and others can create a happier classroom and community. Join us to have a positive mind, a helpful spirit, and the ability to start every day with a joyful heart! Click here to sign up! Reach out to Mrs. O'Melia cheryl.omelia@chester-nj.org with any questions:)
Advisor: C. O'Melia
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 Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on Tuesday, October 21st, through January 29th, from 3:20-4:15. We will be accepting 22 students into Homework Club on a first-come, first-served 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.
Advisors: A. Johnson & M. Vindici
Kindness Club: OPEN TO ALL GRADES AT BRAGG.
Would you like to be a leader who makes a difference? If so, then Kindness Club is the perfect place for you! Together, we’ll spread kindness throughout Bragg School in fun and meaningful ways. As a club participant, you’ll "synergize" with other students through team projects and activities, create hands-on crafts to bring joy to yourself and other students and staff, participate in engaging discussions about leadership and the power of kindness, and build many new friendships. You'll quickly discover how your actions can brighten someone's day. We'll be working on a large-scale project that shares an uplifting message with our entire school community. You’ll quickly see how being proactive, putting first things first, and thinking "win-win" can help you impact others and strengthen our school’s culture. You'll surely feel proud of the leader you’re becoming! Kindness Club meets on select Wednesdays and runs after school from October 15 to February 18, 2026. Club size is limited due to space and supplies. Feel free to reach out with any questions: andrea.difabrizio@chester-nj.org . Click here for more information and to register!!
Let’s lead with kindness—together!
Advisor: A. DiFabrizio
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 materials available in our makerspace stations! Click here to sign up.
Wednesdays, 7:40-8:30; October - March
Advisor: K. 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. Fall session - October through December; Winter session - January through March; Wednesdays & Fridays, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Click here for more information and to register!
Advisor: Mr. Castro
Newspaper Club: 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 while working on skills like 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 October. Newspaper Club takes place on SCHEDULED Tuesdays. Pick up will begin at 4:20. Sign Up Deadline is October 10th. See the Newspaper Club Flyer for more information.
Advisor: C. Bedkowski
Performing Arts Club: Open to all 5th grade students. Auditions for placement & casting of major roles. No acting experience necessary & no one is 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. Additional information about the production will be sent home and posted in all 5th Grade students' Google Classroom and distributed in late October. Please click HERE for the schedule of all rehearsal dates and performances.
Advisor: R. Gruver & K. Strauss
Pickleball Club: THE PICKLEBALL CLUB IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW REGISTRANTS. Students in grades 4 and 5 are welcome to 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. ALL skill levels are welcome! Reach out to Mr. Schilp at Russell.schilp@chester-nj.org with any questions.
Advisor: R. Schilp
Running Club: Build Confidence - Get Moving - Have Fun - RUN! This is an after school club open to all Bragg students. We will be running outdoors (weather permitting) and playing games that involve running (like tag, Sharks & Minnows, etc.) *Proper running attire required.*
Advisor: L. Scarfo and A. Johnson
*Look for a link to sign up in the Electronic Backpack in March.*
Strategy Board Games Club: Sign up for Strategy Board Game Club, where fun meets strategy! Dive into exciting games like Settlers of Catan, Blokus, Splendor, Azul, and 7 Wonders, and more, honing your critical thinking and teamwork skills while making new friends. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to board games, there's something for everyone! Let the games begin! Click here to sign up.
Thursdays, 3:20-5:15; November - February
Advisor: K. Tompkins
Student Leadership Council/Safety Patrol:
Student Leadership Council is no longer accepting registrations.
Student Leadership Council is no longer accepting registrations.
Do you want to help make our amazing school even better? Do you have fun ideas for spirit days, kindness projects, or helping others? Then the Student Leadership Council might be for you! The Student Leadership Council is a group of students from Grades 3, 4, and 5 who work together to plan fun events for the school, help spread kindness to others, share ideas for improvement, be role models for classmates, and much more. Each homeroom will have 4 students on the Council (and each participant would be on the Council for half the school year). If more than 4 students sign up in your class, we will pick names from a hat (a lottery!) to make it fair. Even if you don’t get picked this time, you can still help with some activities or try again later! Our student leadership councils will need your help in the classrooms! Meetings will be on Tuesday mornings, 8:00-8:30 on a rotational schedule. Stay tuned for a more specific calendar after enrollment is completed. Student Leadership members may be asked to continue working on projects during their lunch or recess occasionally. THIS CLUB IS FULL.
Safety Patrol
Are you a 5th grader who wants to show leadership and help keep Bragg School safe? Then Safety Patrol might be for you! Safety Patrollers help students get to their buses safely at the end of the day. There will be additional leadership opportunities throughout the school year. We are looking for students who can show responsibility, teamwork, and kindness. If you’re interested, you’ll also be asked to write or type a short statement about why you’d be a great Safety Patroller. Be sure to include how you currently show (or will show) good character and responsibility. Safety Patrollers serve for half the school year so more students can take part. Meetings will be on Tuesday mornings from 8:00–8:30. A calendar will be provided shortly after enrollment. Please return this Safety Patrol Permission Slip by Thursday, October 17th to either Mrs. Andolina's or Mrs. DiFabrizio’s mailbox.
Advisors: A. DiFabrizio & K. Andolina
Super Scientists: Super Scientists Club gives 3rd–5th graders the chance to explore exciting experiments and hands-on projects that spark curiosity and creativity. Each week features a new theme—from rockets and circuits to slime and chemical reactions—through demonstrations, experiments, and group discussions. Join us to ask questions, think critically, and discover the “wow” of science. It’s the perfect mix of learning, fun, and discovery! Click here to sign up.
Thursdays, 3:20-5:15; February - April
Advisor: K. Tompkins
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 through December; Winter session - January through March; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Click here for more information and to register!
Advisor: Mr. Castro
TREP$, the exciting, before school program, is being offered to 5th Grade students who are interested in being young entrepreneurs. The children will learn how to prepare for, start and operate their own business. This extracurricular learning opportunity begins with before school workshops. In these workshops, students will learn and hone their entrepreneurship skills. Then their culminating activity will be selling their product(s) at the TREP$ MARKETPLACE on November 18th. This program takes place over a 6 week period, and is a unique and wonderful experience for ALL 5th Grade participants. Permission slips due by 10/03/25
Registration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PgWW-mmxQsoIk-WotHiJJWX7E93BgzvVoMrEMm-Qlcc/edit?usp=sharing
Advisors: G. Capan & R. Schilp
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