Monday (K-5)

STEP (Structured Time for Enrichment and Play) is a fun, safe place for kids to relax after school with a mix of structured activities, creative projects, and time to just play. We keep things simple and supportive—kids can build, create, play, or chill out with friends. It’s dependable care that feels like a natural extension of their school day.

Grades K - 2 

Minimum 4 students 

Maximum 10 students 

Victoria Berns - vberns@mandeljds.org

Is your child coming home with homework? Let us help you! During Homework & Hang students will have an opportunity to get their homework done at school with a teacher’s help! After homework is done, your child will have the opportunity to engage in an activity of their choice; magnetic tiles, LEGO, drawing, board games, and more. 

Grades 3 - 5

Minimum 4 students 

Maximum 10 students

Paul Bolling - pbolling@mandeljds.org

This is an opportunity for your children to become little chefs and to learn how to cook like a pro. They will be given in-depth instruction that will build their cooking skills.  In this class, they will prepare and cook delicious food (parve/dairy) from different cuisines. Each session, they will learn a new recipe and will be able to eat or bring home what they have made. Etti loves to cook and inspires others to share their love for cooking.

Grades 1 - 5

Maximum 10 students

Etti Berkman - eberkman@mandeljds.org 

Gymnastics made fun! That's The Little Gym. Students will learn floor tumbling, bar and balance beam skills. Our coaches will meet your child at their comfort level to help build their skills and make their confidence soar. They'll see increased strength, balance and coordination all while having serious fun.

Please note, a formal signup and payment request will come from The Little Gym to those who have signed up on the below form. 

Grades K - 2

Maximum 18 students

Paula Pascarella - pascarella@thelittlegym.com

Students discover this unique Japanese art form that’s spread across the globe. Young artists take pencil to paper and learn the fundamentals that make manga so iconic like how to draw expressive faces and striking hairstyles. Even more, the instructor guides students through its history and cultural significance. As they develop their artistic skills, students add bodies, outfits, backgrounds, and dialogue to create their own characters and scenes. At the end of the course, students create and proudly showcase their own original manga story.

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Grades K - 5

Minimum 8 students 

Maximum 20 students

Get ready to design, code, and innovate through hands-on projects with LEGO® bricks! In this high-energy program, students bring their ideas to life—designing machines, solving challenges, and experimenting with creative solutions. Along the way, they explore STEAM concepts, practice real-world problem-solving, and develop their own inventions. With a fun app and plenty of room for imagination, students grow their skills and confidence as future engineers and coders.

**PLEASE READ! - The registration link will take you to all the programs Nexplor is offering at Mandel. Just scroll to find the correct program.**

Grades 3 - 5

Minimum 8 students 

Maximum 20 students