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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 Fall 2023 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 Monday, September 25, 2023.
Registration will end on Friday, September 29, 2023, at MIDNIGHT. However, if a club has reached maximum capacity, the availability to register for that club may close. So sign up early!!! ***REGISTRATION HAS ENDED***
There are eight Fall Session dates:
Mondays: 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, with a makeup on 12/13 (note that this is a Wednesday) if needed.
The LCPS calendar necessitates an earlier 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: 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, with a makeup date of 12/13, 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.
3 on 3 Hoops League
3 on 3 Hoops League
Sponsor(s): Coach Kap (Jeff.Kaplan@lcps.org) and Coach Formhals (Michael.Formhals@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:
10/4
10/18
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15
11/29
12/6
12/13 (Makeup)
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
Description: Welcome to BAM Computer Team, a creative hub led by Teacher Sponsor Carol Rodrigues and Student Lead Medhansh Pappula. We aim to demystify computer science, offering guidance to coding enthusiasts of all levels. We emphasize competitive participation in events like ACSL, USACO, Biocode, and more. Our sessions cover diverse topics, fostering a supportive community for like-minded individuals to connect, collaborate, and turn passion into a lifelong skill. Join us at BAM Computer Team to unlock endless opportunities in this field!
Meeting Dates:
10/4
10/18
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15
11/29
12/6
12/13 (Makeup)
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $35
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Sponsor(s): Jill Hand (jill.hand@lcps.org) and Bridget Maxwell
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:
10/4
10/18
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15
11/29
12/6
12/13 (Makeup)
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: Cafeteria
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:
10/4
10/18
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15
11/29
12/6
12/13 (Makeup)
Enrollment: 60 Students
Registration: $35
Marvel Fan Club
Marvel Fan Club
Sponsor(s): Clesta Foor clesta.foor@lcps.org
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM Wednesdays
Room / Location: 813
Description: This club is primed to discuss Marvel content, focusing on the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Club meetings will consist of a variety of activities that will revolve around discussing ideas and theories related to characters, creating content, crafts, and other pursuits. Students are responsible for bringing their own materials, but for the first meeting, will just need a pencil. IMPORTANT: If you have not seen Avengers Endgame & everything up to that point, be prepared for spoilers!
Meeting Dates:
10/4
10/18
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15
11/29
12/6
12/13 (Makeup)
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $35
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:
10/4
10/18
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15
11/29
12/6
12/13 (Makeup)
Enrollment: 60 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: 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:
10/4
10/18
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15
11/29
12/6
12/13 (Makeup)
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $40
Running & Walking Club
Running & Walking Club
Sponsor(s): Becky Puterio (rebecca.puterio@lcps.org) and Grace Sevener (grace.sevener@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:
10/02
10/16
10/23
11/6
11/20
11/27
12/4
12/11
12/13 (Makeup)
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:
10/02
10/16
10/23
11/6
11/20
11/27
12/4
12/11
12/13 (Makeup)
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $50
Yearbook Club
Yearbook Club
Sponsor(s): Lauryn Cottman (Lauryn.Cottman@lcps.org) and Carol Rodrigues (carol.rodrigues@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM on Mondays
Room / Location: Computer Lab 3
Description: We are going to work together to make the best middle school Yearbook ever! Students will learn how to take pictures (and not just selfies), how to edit pictures and pages, and some basic layout skills. Students will be able to take pictures in different classes throughout BAM. BamEx students will assist in taking pics at the annex, so that all locations are included.
Meeting Dates:
10/02
10/16
10/23
11/6
11/20
11/27
12/4
12/11
12/13 (Makeup)
Enrollment: 30 Students
Registration: $35
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