Students (or "Rangers") who participate in these extra-curricular activities will be able to choose ONE MONDAY club AND/OR ONE WEDNESDAY club to join this Spring Session. We are excited to offer the following options for students to explore their interests and expand their horizons!
Background information:
So, you want to be a Ranger? That's awesome!
The Spring 2023 session of this after school activity program will be held weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:25 - 4:45 pm. LCPS will provide activity bus transportation on these days (see note below). Each activity being offered this session is listed alphabetically and includes a short description along with other information (sponsor, meeting schedule, registration fee, etc.).
Registration OPENS on Wednesday January 25, 2023.
Registration will end on Monday January 30, 2023 at MIDNIGHT. However, if a club has already reached maximum capacity, the availability to register for that club may close.
There are eight Spring Session dates:
Mondays: 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, and 5/1 with a makeup on 5/8
Club is denoted with (M) and shaded white in the description
The LCPS calendar necessitates an earlier start and a later finish for Monday clubs due to a holiday and staff-only days.
If the club meets on a different schedule, it will be noted and explained in the club description.
Wednesdays: 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/12, and 4/19 with a makeup on 4/26
Club is denoted with (W) and shaded pink in the description
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 $25 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".
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 551 and 2032 will be picking up students and dropping 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). Or, if the question is specific to a club, please contact that club sponsor.
MONDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Jill Hand (jill.hand@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
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:
2/13
2/27
3/6
3/20
4/10
4/17
4/24
5/1
5/8 (Makeup)
MONDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Steven McCarthy (Steven.McCarthy@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
Room / Location: Art 3
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 which 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:
2/13
2/27
3/6
3/20
4/10
4/17
4/24
5/1
5/8 (Makeup)
MONDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Amy Booth (amy.booth@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
Room / Location: 731
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:
2/13
2/27
3/6
3/20
4/10
4/17
4/24
5/1
5/8 (Makeup)
MONDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Monica Mitchell (Monica.L.Mitchell@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
Room / Location: 605
Description: PRIDE (People Respecting Individual Differences Everyday) is a student-led social club for anyone who identifies with or is an ally for the LGBTQ+ community. This is a gathering to promote Brambleton's mission to be inclusive and respectful.
Meeting Dates:
2/13
2/27
3/6
3/20
4/10
4/17
4/24
5/1
5/8 (Makeup)
MONDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Becky Puterio (rebecca.puterio@lcps.org) and Ashley Williams (Ashley.Williams@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
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 will complete varying distance runs based on their individual interests and abilities. The goal is to help kids learn more about running, improve their endurance and times, and have fun during the process. Students will need running shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and a water bottle. In addition, we are now offering another speed or pace of activity for those that just want to be active.
Meeting Dates:
2/13
2/27
3/6
3/20
4/10
4/17
4/24
5/1
5/8 (Makeup)
MONDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Bridget Maxell (Bridget.Maxell@lcps.org) and Kimberly Berger (Kimberly.Berger@lcps.org) and Lauryn Cottman (Lauryn.Cottman@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
Room / Location: Computer Lab 3
Description: Students interested in participating in Yearbook should be invested in a quality product that keeps a record of this year at Brambleton and what makes it special and unique. We will be working together to take photos and place them in the Yearbook Setup Site. We will be ensuring that we have pictures throughout all of the different grades, school events, and club activities.
Meeting Dates:
2/13
2/27
3/6
3/20
4/10
4/17
4/24
5/1
5/8 (Makeup)
WEDNESDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Matthew Nickerson (Matthew.Nickerson@lcps.org) and Amanda Tull (Amanda.Tull@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
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. 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:
2/22
3/1
3/8
3/15
3/22
3/29
4/12
4/19
4/26 (Makeup)
WEDNESDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Amy Booth (amy.booth@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
Room / Location: 731
Description: The Art Club will be a space where students who like to draw or paint can meet together after school. Materials will be whatever students want to bring, but will not be provided by the Club or sponsor.
Meeting Dates:
2/22
3/1
3/8
3/15
3/22
3/29
4/12
4/19
4/26 (Makeup)
WEDNESDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): John Ferranti (john.ferranti@lcps.org) and Angela Abbott (Angela.Abbott@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
Room / Location: Tech Ed 1
Description: Students will gather and play the classic Dungeons and Dragons role playing game. The registration fee covers the cost of a set of dice for each student AND a custom mini figure of their own character.
Meeting Dates:
2/22
3/1
3/8
3/15
3/22
3/29
4/12
4/19
4/26 (Makeup)
WEDNESDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Cathie Browning (Catherine.Browning@lcps.org) and Heather Masternick (Heather.Masternick@lcps.org)
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
Room / Location: 606
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:
2/22
3/1
3/8
3/15
3/22
3/29
4/12
4/19
4/26 (Makeup)
WEDNESDAY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Shannon DiFede (shannon.difede@lcps.org), and Sean Griffin (sean.griffin@lcps.org), and Christine Culko (Christine.Culko@lcps.org)
CLUB WILL HAVE AN EARLY START!
Meeting Time: 3:25-4:45 PM
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 county. 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 dues will be paid per student, per conference, at a later time. Sponsors will be holding meetings STARTING ON 2/1 which better align with this organization's events calendar.
Meeting Dates:
2/1
2/8
2/15
2/22
3/1
3/8
3/15
3/22
3/29 (Makeup)
