Leader:  Shefal Gupta, sgupta5@cps.edu, Aleksia LeTien, aaletien@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mrs. Bertoni-Mancine and Mr. O’Dowd Ryan

Leader: Melissa Penafiel - mpenafiel@cps.edu

Sponsor: Ms. Sarah Spenser, Mr. Matthew Olson

Climbing Club is a fun and inclusive environment for anyone to have fun, regardless of experience. You will be part of an enthusiastic team of learners who will help you master rock climbing movements, belaying, and top-roping, while pushing you past your perceived limits. Harnesses, shoes, and fun provided!

When: Friday Enrichments East Gym

Join: Show up! (Level 1)

Leader:  Luke Wang - LHWang1@cps.edu, Olivia Prowse - OCProwse@cps.edu, Luke Wang - LHWang1@cps.edu, Olivia Prowse - OCProwse@cps.edu, Alex Spalding - ASpalding@cps.edu, Jaden Reznick - JReznick@cps.edu, Sasha Dragoshanskiy - ADragoshans@cps.edu, Adam O'Mara - ACOmara@cps.edu, Quinlan Rothschild - QTRothschild@cps.edu, Sydney Bock - SBock1@cps.edu

Sponsor: Ms. Ang

The Dancing Divas of Payton is a majorette dance team that takes inspiration from HBCUs and modern dances. This club is a team club in which dancers try out and are selected based on skill. We perform at games, pep rallies, and compasses.

When: Wednesday Enrichments 1st and 2nd floor Atrium, and Seminar 2

Join: Try Out (Level 4)

Leader:  G’shauni Woodard - gwoodard@cps.edu, Ysabelle Balogun 

Sponsor: Ms. Sarah Bridgewaters

We meet to educate our peers/fellow students on how to achieve and improve their fitness goals by discussing training methods and nutritional habits, regardless of their backgrounds in fitness. 

When: Monday, Every other Monday,  Enrichments 124

Join: Show up (Level 2)

Leader:  Allen Greyer - aegreyer@cps.edu, Anthony Arena - aarena@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mr. Valentin Torres

Achievements: We've hosted several in-class presentations on nutritional planning and training methods, and additionally hosted Ross Arena, PhD, PT, FAHA, FESC, professor and head of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, for past informational seminars. We are currently working to gain weight room access on the third floor of the building. 

Social Media: Instagram- @PaytonFitness&Health 

Leader: Melissa Penafiel - mpenafiel@cps.edu

Sponsor: Ms. Sarah Spenser, Mr. Matthew Olson

Leader: William Page - wrpage@cps.edu, Melissa Penafiel - mpenafiel@cps.edu

Sponsor: Mr. Eric Kuchii, Ms. Sarah Spenser, Mr. Matthew Olson

Leader: Derek Patton - dpatton4@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Ms. Rebecca Annunzio

We provide a space for students to rejuvenate after a long day of school and improve at the Olympic sport of table tennis. 

When: Tuesday Enrichment First Floor Atrium - 1st floor 

Join: Show up (Level 1)

Leader: Aarav Rajput - arajput@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mr. Eric Lezcano

Our purpose is to provide a space for students to relax after a long day of school and improve at table tennis. 

When: Monday Enrichment West Atrium - 1st floor 

Join: Show up (Level 1)

Leader: Jason Beerkens - jbeerkens@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Ms. Alyssa Butler