After School Programs

Basketball (Thurs) by Stanford Park Sports

• Grades: K-5

• Description: Learn fundamentals of basketball for all skill levels. Covers shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense, and games.

• Location: Blacktop

• Schedule: Thursdays, 2:40PM – 3:40PM

• Enrollment Link: https://www.stanfordparksports.com/reg-ellis-bball

• Spring Session (8 classes – $240)

  • 4/3-5/29 (4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29)

  • No class on 4/17 (Spring break)

Basketball (Fri) by One on One Basketball

• Grades: K-3

• Description: Do you like to play basketball? Do you want to be a better shooter, dribbler, passer, defender? Do you want to have fun learning how to become a better player? Join One on One Basketball for AFTER SCHOOL HOOPS® at Ellis Elementary School. Throughout the spring, skilled and experienced basketball coaches will conduct a one-hour clinic each week for you and your friends. Learn, work hard, get better with ONE ON ONE! GAMES * CONTESTS * DRILLS  Have fun learning to become a better basketball player. 

• Location: Blacktop

• Schedule: Fridays, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

• Enrollment Link: san-francisco.1on1basketball.com 

• Spring Session: (8 classes - $240)

  • 4/4-5/30 (4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30)

  • No class on 4/18 (Spring break)

• For more information, call (650) 804-5226

Skateboarding (Mon) by GoGo Skateboarding

• Grades: K-5

• Description: Get ready to roll with GoGo Skateboarding! Tailored for all skill levels, this on-campus program introduces students to the fundamentals of skateboarding in a safe, supportive, and inclusive-to-all manner. We provide skateboards and safety gear for each class, and have exciting obstacles to keep the fun rolling!

• Location: Blacktop - Basketball Court Area

• Schedule: Mondays, 2:40-3:40pm

• Enrollment Link: Skate After School - Spring 2025  Registration

• Spring Session: (6 classes - $210)

  • 4/21 - 6/2 (4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2)

  • No class on 5/26 (Memorial Day)

Soccer (Mon) by Stanford Park Sports

• Grades: K-5

• Description: Learn fundamentals of soccer for all skill levels. Covers shooting, dribbling, passing, controlling, defense, and games. 

• Location: Blacktop

• Schedule: Mondays, 2:40PM – 3:40PM

• Enrollment Link: https://www.stanfordparksports.com/ellis-soccer-registartion

• Spring Session (7 classes – $210)

  • 3/31 - 5/19 (3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19)

  • No class on 4/14 (Spring break)

Soccer 4-5 (Thurs) by AYSO

• Grades: 4th to 5th

• Description: AYSO PLAY! works collaboratively with wider community partners to reach more youth, year-round, through our programs, staff, and resources. We work hard to reach more families that do not have the opportunity, access, or services to play. We believe soccer is wherever the ball is, and that we have a responsibility to ensure anyone who wants to play, can play. AYSO PLAY! PLUS programs follow an outcome based curriculum, placing a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning, and fundamental motor skills, ensuring a comprehensive journey that’s age-appropriate for your child’s learning.  

• Location: Field

• Schedule: Thursdays, 2:40PM – 3:40PM

• Enrollment Link: https://aysoplay.configio.com/pd/1593?code=SL5zYpr8jT

• Spring Session (8 classes – $115)

  • 4/3-5/29 (4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29)

  • No class on 4/17 (Spring break)

Soccer K-3 (Fri) by AYSO

• Grades: K to 3rd

• Description: AYSO PLAY! works collaboratively with wider community partners to reach more youth, year-round, through our programs, staff, and resources. We work hard to reach more families that do not have the opportunity, access, or services to play. We believe soccer is wherever the ball is, and that we have a responsibility to ensure anyone who wants to play, can play. AYSO PLAY! PLUS programs follow an outcome based curriculum, placing a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning, and fundamental motor skills, ensuring a comprehensive journey that’s age-appropriate for your child’s learning.  

• Location: Field

• Schedule: Fridays, 12:45PM – 1:45PM

• Enrollment Link: https://aysoplay.configio.com/pd/1593?code=SL5zYpr8jT

• Spring Session (8 classes – $115)

  • 4/4-5/30 (4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30)

  • No class on 4/18 (Spring break)

Coding and Game Design (Tues) by Lando

• Grades: 1st to 3rd

• Description: Our classes are designed to engage beginning to intermediate coders. Instead of your typical coding puzzles, students learn by creating a variety of mini-games. They’ll master key concepts — such as sequencing, variables, conditionals, and events — all while enjoying the process of building games for themselves and their friends. We provide laptops loaded with our custom, distraction-free version of Scratch and send regular updates to keep parents informed about each student’s progress.

• Location: Program Room C106

• Schedule: Tuesdays, 2:35PM – 4:15PM

• Enrollment Link: www.FindLando.com/Ellis 

• Winter Session ($40 for each 1 hr 40 min class — 8 classes are $320)

  • Billed monthly — not up front!

  • 4/1 -  5/27 (4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27) 

  • No class on 4/15 (Spring break)

Let's Code with Scratch (Fri) by Code For Fun

• Grades: 2nd and 3rd

• Description: Embark on an exciting adventure with Scratch, the world's most popular programming platform for kids! This course empowers young learners with the ability to code their own art projects and stories. We introduce our students to the fundamentals of programming while providing them the perfect outlet to express their creativity. Students will leave this course as problem solvers, logical thinkers, and artistic programmers. This course is beginner friendly, but will challenge and engage students of all programming levels. Code For Fun instructors are experts in computer science and strive to make every session fun and engaging for all students.

• Location: Program Room C106

• Schedule: Fridays, 12:45PM - 2:15PM

• Enrollment Link: https://www.codeforfun.com/AfterSchoolClasses?track=scratch&location=ELLIS-SU

• Spring Session (7 classes of 90 minutes – $330) 

• 4/4-5/23 (4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23)

• No class on 4/18 (Spring break)

Game Design with MakeCode (Fri) by Code For Fun 

• Grades: 4th and 5th

• Description: Unleash your creativity with our 'Game Design with MakeCode' course! Powered by Microsoft's cutting-edge platform, this course goes beyond traditional programming classes. Students will learn foundational coding concepts while designing their very own virtual arcade games. This immersive experience is designed to foster both technical prowess and creative thinking, all within a fun and collaborative setting. This course is beginner friendly, but will challenge and engage students of all programming levels. Code For Fun instructors are experts in computer science and strive to make every session fun and engaging for all students.

• Location: Program Room C106

• Schedule: Fridays, 2:35PM – 4:05PM

• Enrollment Link: https://www.codeforfun.com/AfterSchoolClasses?track=arcade&location=ELLIS-SU

• Spring Session (7 classes of 90 minutes – $330)

• 4/4-5/23 (4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23)

• No class on 4/18 (Spring break)

Hands on Science (Mon) by Science Made Fun SFBA/High Touch High Tech

• Grades: TK to 5th

• Description: High Touch High Tech enrichments provide students with a unique, interactive experience that brings science concepts to life. Each session, students exercise scientific  process skills such as observing, investigating, questioning, explaining and problem solving. 

  • Air with Flair (Air pressure)

  • Up, Up & Away! (Flight)

  • The Green Machine 

  • Mixtures & Solutions

  • Forensic Fun 

  • Zoom to the Moon 

  • Newton in a Nutshell 

  • Space: The Final Frontier   

• Location: M103 - Ms. Ballin’s classroom

• Schedule: Mondays, 2:40PM – 3:40PM

• Enrollment Link:  http://sciencemadefun.campbrainregistration.com/ 

• Spring Session (7 classes – $350)

• 3/31- 5/19 (3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19)

• No class on 4/14 (Spring break)

KinderBots Robotics (Mon) by Snapology 

• Grades: TK and K

• Description: In this beginner robotics program, your little engineer will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about motors while building drills and catapults or exploring how to use sensors while playing with a magic wand or a goal kicker, we're certain your child will have a great time while they are learning a ton about robots and how to work effectively with a partner!

• Location: L104 (Smith)

• Schedule: Mondays, 2:40PM - 3:40PM

• Enrollment Link: Event Registration for KinderBots Robotics

• Spring Session (8 classes of 60 minutes – $175)

• 3/31- 6/2 (3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2) 

• No class on 4/18 (Spring break)

Creature Creator Robotics (Tues) by Snapology 

• Grades: 1st to 3rd

• Description: In Snapology's Creature Creator program, your animal lover will build a variety of robotic creatures that respond to each of their programmed commands. While working with a partner to solve various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building challenges. It's going to be a RAWR-ing good time!

• Location: B105 - Ms. Dennis’s classroom

• Schedule: Tuesdays, 2:40PM – 3:40PM  (12:45PM – 1:45PM on early release days: 4/8 and 5/13)

• Enrollment Link: Event Registration for Creature Creator Robotics

• Spring Session (8 classes of 60 minutes – $175)

• 4/1-5/27 (4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27)

• No class on 4/15 (Spring break)

Crochet (Mon/Thurs) by Mrs. Galvan 

• Grades: 2nd to 5th

• Description: This will be a crochet club run by Ms. Galvan.  Students will learn basic crochet stitches around making squares of multiple colors (4 rounds) each of their choice to learn how to construct and design with textile art (yarn).

• Location: L101 - Ms. Galvan’s classroom

• Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:40PM – 3:40PM

• Enrollment Link: https://forms.gle/6T2JErq6ivQtUPGBA (Sign up by March 24)

• Spring Session (7 classes – FREE) 

  • Monday: 3/31- 5/19 (3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19); No class on 4/14 (Spring break)

  • Thursday: 4/3- 5/22 (4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22); No class on 4/17 (Spring break)

Musical Play: Rock and Roll Forever (Mon, Thurs and Fri) by Mrs. Ross

• Grades: K to 5th 

  1. • (For K-1: space is limited to 10 students; For 2-5: space is limited to 22 students)

• Description: Sign up to be in our Ellis school musical play with Mrs. Ross! What do Elvis, The Beach Boys, Little Richard, and The Beatles have in common? Rock and Roll Forever by John Jacobson and John Higgins will take you on a rock  and roll journey to how it all began.

• Location: M104 - Mrs. Ross’s classroom, then Multi for final rehearsals

• Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2:35PM – 3:35PM, starting Monday 3/31 through 6/2

  • • Since Fridays are early release for primary grades, their practice will be from 12:50-1:50.  Upper grades from 4-5 will continue to be from 2:35-3:35.

    • Dress rehearsal will be during practice time on June 2nd.  Performance date will be on June 5th.

    • No practice on the week of April 14-18 (Spring Recess) and on May 26 (Memorial Day)

• Enrollment Form: https://forms.gle/6T2JErq6ivQtUPGBA (Sign up by March 24)      

• Spring Session (22 rehearsals – FREE) 

  • IMPORTANT:  It is the parent’s responsibility to pick up children on time. Also, this program requires parent participation. Parents may need to purchase or assist in making props and costumes (at home or during the practices), help with set-up before the performance; help create and assemble a bulletin program for the performance night; distribute programs on the day of the performance. 

Sculpting with Modeling Clay (Wed) by Lando

• Grades: 1st to 3rd

• Description: Unlock artistic passion with our unique sculpting technique class, developed by experts from the Rhode Island School of Design. Students explore fundamental concepts such as color theory and structural supports while learning to simplify complex forms. Each session introduces new and exciting projects from our extensive library of builds, ensuring fresh challenges and creative fun for all skill levels. In addition, students can take home their unique sculptures to showcase their growing skills.

• Location: C106 - Program Room

• Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:35PM to 4:15PM

• Enrollment Link: www.FindLando.com/Ellis 

• Spring Session ($40 for each 1 hr 40 min class — 8 classes are $320)

  • Billed monthly — not up front!

  • 4/2-5/28 (4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28)

  • No class on 4/16 (Spring break)

Drawing (Wed) by Young Rembrandts 

• Grades: 1st to 4th

• Description: Transform afterschool into an adventure of art and discovery with Young Rembrandts! Your elementary-aged artist will explore basic composition with the Fish Below Ice project and they will travel to the Great Wall of China right from their desk. Sports fans will cheer for our Hockey  Player drawing, while budding historians can learn about the master strokes of Leonardo Da Vinci and Franz Marc’s Blue Horse. It's a season filled with creativity and learning—perfect for enhancing your child's drawing and  coloring expertise. Enroll your young creator today!

• Location: B108

• Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:35PM – 3:35PM

• Enrollment Link:  www.youngrembrandts.com/southbay-ca 

• Spring Session (6 classes – $150) 

  • Wednesday: 4/2- 5/14 (4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/14) 

  • No class on 4/16 (Spring break)

Animation Studio (Thurs) by Snapology 

• Grades: 3rd to 5th

• Description: Who doesn’t love an action-packed animation movie that brings our favorite toys to life? In Snapology’s Animation Studio program, students get to do more than just enjoy those movies, they get to create them! In this technical program, children will work in teams to learn the fundamentals of stop motion animation and develop their own animated movie starring some of their favorite LEGO® mini-figures! Students will go through the entire movie making process with their filming partner, from plot development and set design to detailed visual and audio editing. The best part, their movie will move beyond the classroom and be uploaded to Snapology’s YouTube channel so they can share their film with friends and family for years to come!

• Location: Library

• Schedule: Thursdays, 2:40PM – 3:40PM

• Enrollment Link: Event Registration for Snapology Animation Studio

• Spring Session (8 classes of 60 minutes – $175)

• 4/3-5/29 (4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29)

• No class on 4/17 (Spring break)

• We are actively looking for cleared parent volunteers who can help TK/K students transition from their classrooms to their after school programs. Please contact Claudia at claudia.estrada@sesd.org if you're able to help.

• All Grade 1-5 students will need to transition by themselves to their after school programs upon dismissal (Mon-Thurs 2:30 p.m., Fri grades 1-3 12:45 p.m., grades 4-5 2:30 p.m.). All After School Program instructors will be present to facilitate check-in with the students. Please make sure you communicate with your students in a timely manner about their classes.

• If your student goes to CYW/KLAS, please inform CYW/KLAS what days your student will attend an after school program. Please make sure that the after school program knows that your student needs to be dropped off at their aftercare upon completion of the class.

• With the exception of Friday basketball, parents are to pick up their children directly from their after school program.  For Friday basketball, the instructor will walk students to the gate near the front office upon dismissal and will be released to their guardian or caretaker.

• Please don’t sign up if your students cannot be picked up on time. The coaches/instructors need to leave promptly after they finish the classes. 

• If a student was absent at school due to health concerns, then he/she is not able to attend the after school program.

• Classes will happen rain or shine.

• All scholarships for the Spring session have been already awarded, and the families have been notified.

• Buscamos activamente padres voluntarios que hayan sido aprobados como voluntarios, que puedan ayudar a los estudiantes de TK/K con la transición de sus salones a sus programas extraescolares. Si puede ayudar, comuníquese con Claudia enviando un email a claudia.estrada@sesd.org.

• Todos los estudiantes de 1º a 5º grado deberán ir por su cuenta a sus programas extraescolares al finalizar el horario escolar (lunes a jueves, 2:30PM; viernes, 1º a 3er grado, 12:45pm; 4º y 5º grado, 2:30PM). Todos los instructores del programa extraescolar estarán presentes para facilitar el registro con los estudiantes. Asegúrese de recordar a sus estudiantes qué días deben asistir a los programas extraescolares.

• Si su estudiante asiste a CYW/KLAS, informe a los coordinadores de estos programas qué días asistirá a un programa extraescolar. Asegúrese de que el programa extraescolar sepa que su estudiante debe atender CYW/KLAS al finalizar la clase. Con excepción del baloncesto de los viernes, los padres deben recoger a sus hijos directamente del programa extraescolar. Por favor, accedan por la entrada de Olive St. y no por la oficina principal.

• Para el baloncesto de los viernes, el instructor acompañará a los estudiantes hasta la puerta cerca de la oficina principal a la salida y los entregará a su tutor o cuidador.

• Por favor, no se inscriban si no pueden ir a buscar a sus estudiantes a tiempo. Los entrenadores/instructores deben marcharse puntualmente después de terminar las clases.

• Si un estudiante faltó a la escuela por motivos de salud, no podrá asistir al programa extraescolar.

• Las clases se impartirán aunque llueva.

• Todas las becas para la sesión de primavera ya se han otorgado y se ha notificado a las familias.