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Students (or "Rangers") who participate in these extra-curricular activities will be able to enroll in and attend ONE MONDAY club AND/OR ONE WEDNESDAY club per Session (Fall or Spring). We are excited to offer the following options for students to explore their interests and expand their horizons!
So, you want to be a Ranger? That's awesome!
The Spring 2024 session of this after-school activity program will be held weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:25 - 4:45 p.m. LCPS will provide activity bus transportation on these days (see note below). Each activity being offered in this session is listed alphabetically and includes a short description along with other information (sponsor, meeting schedule, registration fee, etc.).
Registration opens on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024.
Registration will end on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, at MIDNIGHT. However, if a club has reached maximum capacity, the availability to register for that club may close. So sign up early!!!
There are eight Spring Session dates:
Mondays: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, and 4/29 with a makeup on 5/8 (note that this is a Wednesday) if needed.
The LCPS calendar necessitates a later start and a later finish for Monday clubs due to holiday and staff-only days.
If the club meets on a different schedule, it will be noted and explained in the club description.
Wednesdays: 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 with a makeup date of 5/8, if needed.
If the club meets on a different schedule, it will be noted and explained in the club description.
Students may only enroll in and attend ONE MONDAY club AND/OR ONE WEDNESDAY club.
There will be a general fee of $35 for enrollment in any club. Some clubs will have additional costs which will be clarified in the description.
Scholarships are available for students in need. Please reach out to Lauren Dauphinais (Lauren.Dauphinais@lcps.org), Family Liaison or your student's school counselor.
Families may register for clubs by clicking on the <REGISTER HERE> link under the chosen club picture.
When registering, please provide the STUDENT name for "Recipient" and put PARENT/GUARDIAN name as "Purchaser". This will allow us to track registrations more easily.
LCPS Activity buses will run on Mondays and Wednesdays during the club session, but capacity is limited and parent pickup is encouraged. Please be advised that due to transportation constraints, buses may not arrive until 5:00 PM or 5:15 PM. Students will be supervised in the cafeteria after clubs until the bus arrives, by school administration.
Buses 378 and 2032 will be picking up students and dropping them off regionally. They will not stop at every regular bus stop. Here is the list of stops these buses will make: Bus Stops
If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Brambleton Ranger Program Coordinator, Matthew Prince (Matthew.Prince@lcps.org) and Carol Rodrigues (Carol.Rodrigues@lcps.org) or, if the question is specific to a club, please contact that club sponsor. No refunds can be issued after the second week of club meetings.
3 on 3 Hoops League
3 on 3 Hoops League
Sponsor(s): Coach Kap (Jeff.Kaplan@lcps.org) and Coach Nickerson (Matthew.Nickerson@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM Wednesdays
Room / Location: Main Gym
Description: Students will reinforce and practice their basketball skills. Players will choose a roster of 4/5 students for their basketball team on the first day of this club. The format will consist of a round-robin 3v3 tournament leading to an elimination bracket championship. Gatorade players of the week will be selected as well as team trophies awarded to the tournament champs and runner-ups.
-Open to all grade levels
-Any level of skill is welcome
Meeting Dates:
2/28
3/6
3/13
3/20
4/3
4/17
4/24
5/1
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 60 Students
Registration: $35
BAM Computer Team
BAM Computer Team
Sponsor(s): Carol Rodrigues (carol.rodrigues@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM on Wednesdays
Room / Location: Computer Lab 3
Have you ever thought about what happens behind your laptop screen? Well, it's all powered by code! BAM Computer Team, led by student lead Medhansh Pappula aims to help you understand this technology, and use it to improve the world around you!
If you’re interested in:
- Using code to build projects like games, artificial intelligence, and more (Python).
- Learning about the technology of the future.
- Competing (and winning) programming competitions like the American Computer Science League (ACSL), United States of America’s Computing Olympiad (USACO), and Biocode, run by TJHSST.
- Having a blast with a community of programmers.
Then BAM Computer Team is the right place for you!
Meeting Dates:
2/28
3/6
3/13
3/20
4/3
4/17
4/24
5/1
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $35
Chess Club
Chess Club
Sponsor(s): Stephanie Weeks (stephanie.weeks@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM on Monday
Room / Location: 800
Description: Welcome to BAM Chess Club! Whether you are a seasoned veteran of chess or just starting this is the club for you. We will go through styles, rules, and play various versions of chess. We aim to spread the cognitive impact that chess can have on those who know and love the game.
Meeting Dates:
3/4
3/11
3/18
4/1
4/8
4/15
4/22
4/29
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $35
Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons
Sponsor(s): Emma Cribbs (emma.cribbs@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM on Mondays
Room / Location: 820
Description: Find friends and go on adventures together while exploring the lore and rules of Dungeons and Dragons! Registration fees will go towards books, miniatures, and dice that students will be able to keep!
All experience levels are welcome. We will be adventuring in an environment that promotes patience, kindness, and creativity!
We are starting our sessions a little later than the other clubs, but will still have the same number of sessions!
Meeting Dates:
3/18
4/1
4/8
4/15
4/22
4/29
5/6
5/13
Makeup 5/20
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $60
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Sponsor(s): Jill Hand (jill.hand@lcps.org) and Bridget Maxell (Bridget.Maxell@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM Wednesdays
Room / Location: Auxiliary Gym
Description: FCA gathers students for fellowship, spiritual growth, and outreach. The huddle meetings each week will consist of a game/sport/activity, snack, and devotion.
Meeting Dates:
2/28
3/6
3/13
3/20
4/3
4/17
4/24
5/1
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $35
LEO Club
LEO Club
Sponsor(s): Jennifer Shay (jennifer.shay@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM Wednesdays
Room / Location: 800
Description: Affiliated with LEO and Lion’s Club International
The Leo Club motto – Leadership, Experience, Opportunity
Leadership: Leo members acquire skills as project organizers and motivators of their peers.
Experience: They discover how teamwork and cooperation can bring about change in their community and the world.
Opportunity: Leos develop positive traits while looking for opportunities to serve.
Meeting Dates:
2/28
3/6
3/13
3/20
4/3
4/17
4/24
5/1
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 60 Students
Registration: $35
Marvel and Star Wars Fan Club
Marvel and Star Wars Fan Club
Sponsor(s): Clesta Foor clesta.foor@lcps.org
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM Wednesdays
Room / Location: 813
Description: BAM COMIC CON! This club is for anyone with any interest in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and STAR WARS Canon. Club meetings will consist of a variety of activities and discussions centering around characters, creating content, crafts, and other pursuits. Students are responsible for bringing their imaginations, and Chromebooks or devices for trivial gameplay. General craft materials will be supplied.
Meeting Dates:
2/28
3/6
3/13
3/20
4/3
4/17
4/24
5/1
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $40
Model UN
Model UN
Sponsor(s): Shannon DiFede (shannon.difede@lcps.org),
Sean Griffin (sean.griffin@lcps.org), Paige Och (Paige.Och@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM on Wednesdays
Room / Location: Library
Description: Model United Nations is an opportunity for students to play the role of United Nations delegates from different countries and attempt to solve real-world issues while taking on the perspectives and positions of that assigned country. Students will learn the basics of a MUN conference, practice writing and preparing for a conference, participate in simulated conferences, and hopefully attend one or two HS/MS conferences around the NOVA area. There are dues required to attend conferences both as a school and as a single delegate, but these dues can vary depending on the conference. As such, those delegate dues will be paid per student, per conference, at a later time.
Meeting Dates:
2/28
3/6
3/13
3/20
4/3
4/17
4/24
5/1
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 50 Students
Registration: $35
Origami Club
Origami Club
Sponsor(s): Amy Booth (amy.booth@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM on Wednesdays
Room / Location: 820
Description: The Origami Club is a club for students who are interested in the art of folding different 2D and 3D subjects. It's okay if you're a beginner, we all have to start somewhere! There is an additional supply fee of $5 per student, and that covers the cost of the origami paper we will be using for the entire semester (if your student has free/reduced lunch, there is a waiver process you can go through to make sure they can still participate). Students will get to show off their completed origami creations at the end of each session!
Meeting Dates:
2/28
3/6
3/13
3/20
4/3
4/17
4/24
5/1
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $40
Running & Walking Club
Running & Walking Club
Sponsor(s): Becky Puterio (rebecca.puterio@lcps.org) and Tracy Bailey (tracy.bailey@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM on Mondays
Room / Location: 602
Description: This club will focus on introducing kids to different types of running, but primarily distance as opposed to sprints. Students will learn various warmups and stretches and complete varying distance runs based on their interests and abilities. The goal is to help kids learn more about running, improve their endurance and time, and have fun. Students will need running shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a water bottle.
Meeting Dates:
3/4
3/11
3/18
4/1
4/8
4/15
4/22
4/29
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 60 Students
Registration: $35
STEM Club
STEM Club
Sponsor(s): Jennifer Shay (jennifer.shay@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM Mondays
Room / Location: 800
Description: The STEM Club is the perfect place for curious minds to explore the fascinating world of science and technology, providing an engaging and interactive environment for students to delve into hands-on experiments and exciting projects. During our sessions, we focus on a wide range of STEM topics based on student interests, such as robotics, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology. Our club members get to work collaboratively, brainstorming ideas, designing prototypes, and conducting experiments to solve intriguing challenges. Whether it's building and programming robots, conducting chemical reactions, or exploring the wonders of the natural world, there's always something exciting happening in our club!
Meeting Dates:
3/4
3/11
3/18
4/1
4/8
4/15
4/22
4/29
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $50
What's the Verdict?
What's the Verdict?
Sponsor(s): Christine Culko (christine.culko@lcps.org
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM Mondays
Room / Location: 715
Description: "What's the Verdict" simulates a mock trial, including witness statements, opening and closing statements, the defense counsel and the prosecution counsel, etc. Each case will be centered around a hypothetical scenario involving debatable questions, with each side wanting to convince the jury who is right. By joining this club, students can improve their public speaking skills, their critical thinking skills, and their communication and collaboration skills.
Meeting Dates:
3/4
3/11
3/18
4/1
4/8
4/15
4/22
4/29
Makeup:5/8
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $35
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