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General Registration for Fall session is open until Aug 31st at noon. Please see the links below to register your student(s).
Families will receive their students Fall schedules via email from hfagans@stjsd.org by September 4th. If you did not receive a schedule please check your spam box first and then reach out to Heather if you still can't find it.
Reminders about CatCH
Our Fall session will run September 8th-November 20th. Unless you hear otherwise, we will not meet on early-release and teacher-inservice days.
Afternoons begin with a snack at 2:45 pm and continue with "choice time" (indoor or outdoor recess). This time is followed by specific 1-hour activities that families chose during registration. Each activity is a weekly commitment, and students should only enroll if they are interested. We cannot provide general childcare for students who are not interested in the activity.
A late bus is available for those who need it. A route and schedule will be posted below by September 4th. For parent pick-up, please use the front loop between 4:45pm and 5:00 pm.
Groups are sometimes off campus. If you need to pick up your student before 4:45, please call or text us using the phone # at the bottom of this page. If you don't call ahead of time, you may have to wait a while for your child.
Activities for Grades 1-5
Activities for Grades 1-5
*The titles and descriptions below also appear on the registration form.
MONDAYS
MOVEment (GRADES 1-2): Let’s move, groove, and have fun! In MOVEment, kids will explore dance and creative movement to help build strong bodies and happy minds. We’ll stretch, bounce, wiggle, and work together to create a fun dance to share at the Fall Showcase. No dance experience needed, just bring your energy and imagination!
Club REC (GRADES 1-2): Join us for Club Rec, a safe and positive place to be active and try new things! Each week, play exciting gym games like mini volleyball, floor hockey, parachute play, relay races, and more. Experienced staff helps everyone learn teamwork and build confidence while having a blast with friends.
Beads & Bling (GRADES 3-5): Get ready to sparkle and shine! In this creative arts and crafts program, students will dive into jewelry making, beading, and diamond art projects. Each session offers a chance to design something unique, colorful, and full of personality. Bring your imagination—and your love of all things shiny—to Bling & Beads!
Cooking Around the World (GRADES 3-5): Get ready for a delicious adventure around the world! Students will explore different cultures and countries through hands-on cooking, making tasty recipes while learning about new ingredients, traditions, and flavors. From savory dishes to sweet treats, each week will bring a new culinary adventure. Come cook, taste, and discover!
Scouts (GRADES 4-5): Our Girl Scouts Juniors Troop is returning to CatCH and is open to both current/returning troop members and new girls! Students will build confidence, develop leadership skills, make new friends, and participate in hands-on activities centered around STEM, the outdoors, life skills, entrepreneurship, and community service. Throughout the session, girls will work toward earning badges while discovering new interests, giving back to their community, and having fun together. *Important: Because of Girl Scout council rules and troop expectations, participants must commit to the next 3 CatCH (Fall, Winter, Spring) sessions. This helps everyone stay on track and enjoy all the fun activities!
TUESDAYS
Arts & Crafts (GRADES 1-2): Get ready to cut, glue, paint, and create! In this fun afterschool club, 1st and 2nd graders will make colorful crafts, try new art supplies, and let their imaginations run wild. Every day brings a new project and something awesome to take home!
Move It, Move It! (GRADE 1-2): If you want to have fun having dance parties, freeze tag, animal walks and obstacle courses this is the place for you. We will use the outdoors and our own gyms to use our imaginations to have fun, build confidence and stamina. Bring your sneakers, and energy for a fun filled afternoon
Club Rec(GRADES 3-5): Join us for Club Rec, a safe and positive place to be active and try new things! Each week, play exciting gym games like mini volleyball, floor hockey, parachute play, relay races, and more. Experienced staff helps everyone learn teamwork and build confidence while having a blast with friends.
Clay Creation (GRADES 3-5): Get ready to mold, mix, and make! In this hands-on program, students will learn how to work with polymer clay, including conditioning, color blending, and using clay tools. Each week brings a new project like mini foods, animals, flowers, and more! Students will get to take home their unique creations and show off their artistic skills!
Watercolor (GRADES 5-8): Discover the art of watercolor painting! Students will explore color, texture, and painting techniques while creating unique works of art inspired by a variety of themes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a fun, creative space to build skills and express yourself.
Sunshine Squad (GRADES 5-8): Join Ms. Sholan for a student-led community service program! Students brainstorm, plan, fundraise, and lead projects that spread gratitude and make a positive impact in St. Johnsbury and beyond. Past projects include care packages, food drives, volunteering, and holiday outreach. This program builds leadership, teamwork, and civic responsibility while letting students take the lead and make a difference.
Into the Wild (GRADES 5-8): Students will learn essential wilderness skills through hands-on challenges and interactive activities. From mastering knot tying and learning fire pit safety to building shelters, practicing outdoor survival techniques, and exploring navigation skills, every session is designed to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork. Students will develop a deeper respect for nature while gaining practical skills they can use on every outdoor adventure.
WEDNESDAYS
Amazing Autumn (GRADES 1-2): If you love crafting, come to the library this fall for stories and projects from sparkly to spooky. We will be creating, inventing, and making the coolest crafts inspired by our most awesome autumn books!
Art for Fun (GRADES 1-2): We will have weekly art centers and use our imaginations to paint,color,sculpt and create cool things. If you want to relax and be creative at the end of the school this is the after school activity for you!
Legacy Makers: Outdoor Studio (GRADES 3-5): Create, build, and make a lasting impact! Students will design and create outdoor art projects to brighten our school campus, including birdhouses, stepping stones, garden markers, kindness rocks, and more. Students will use their creativity and teamwork to leave behind something special for the school community to enjoy.
Visual Arts Studio (GRADES 3-5): Unleash your creativity in this hands-on visual arts studio led by a local artist from Catamount Arts! Students will explore a variety of artistic techniques, materials, and mediums while learning new skills and discovering their own creative style. Through engaging projects, students will experiment with drawing, painting, mixed media, and more while developing confidence, imagination, and artistic expression. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just love to create, this studio is a space to explore, experiment, and make something uniquely your own!
Catamount Jam (GRADES 5-8): Ready to rock? Join Catamount Jam and explore the exciting world of music! Students will get hands-on experience with drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and other instruments while learning the basics of playing in a band. Build musical skills, practice songs as a group, and gain confidence as you prepare for a live performance at the CatCH Fall Showcase. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to jam!
Cooking (GRADES 5-8): Calling all foodies! Get ready to chop, stir, taste, create, and discover your way around the kitchen. Students will learn essential cooking skills, kitchen safety, and how to turn simple ingredients into delicious dishes. We'll experiment with new recipes, explore different flavors, and share our favorite foods along the way. The best part? Students will help create the CatCH Community Cookbook, featuring favorite recipes and food stories from students and their families. Come hungry, get creative, and let's get cooking!
THURSDAYS
Building Stories (GRADES 1-2): Creative minds and Lego Engineers join Ms. Becky from the Athenaeum for an imaginative building experience. We'll read stories and tackle fun building challenges weekly.
For the Birds (GRADE 1-2): Do you ever look up at the sky and dream of soaring like a bird? In this session, we'll discover the amazing world of birds and learn how their unique adaptations help them survive. What do they eat? Where do they live? Why do they dance so silly? And how do they fly? We will investigate why birds need different beaks through various activities including looking at skulls and pretending to be feeding birds. Together, we'll explore every part of a bird from its colorful feathers to its claws by examining the museum's collection, creating take-home crafts, playing interactive games, and making exciting discoveries about our feathered friends!
Animal Friend or Foe (GRADES 3-5): How do sea anemone benefit when clownfish make homes home out of them? How do flowers benefit from bees drinking their nectar? In this class, we will explore symbiotic relationships between animals and their ecological significance.
Chess (GRADES 3-5): New to chess? No problem! This intro class is perfect for kids who want to learn the basics of chess...how the pieces move, simple strategies, and fun ways to play. Join us to develop your thinking skills, make new friends, and enjoy the game step by step!
Watercolor (GRADES 5-8): Discover the art of watercolor painting! Students will explore color, texture, and painting techniques while creating unique works of art inspired by a variety of themes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a fun, creative space to build skills and express yourself.
Catamount Jam (GRADES 5-8): Ready to rock? Join Catamount Jam and explore the exciting world of music! Students will get hands-on experience with drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and other instruments while learning the basics of playing in a band. Build musical skills, practice songs as a group, and gain confidence as you prepare for a live performance at the CatCH Fall Showcase. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to jam!
FRIDAYS
BUILD (GRADES 1-2): Imagine, BUILD, create, and have fun with friends! Students will explore their creativity through free-building, fun LEGO challenges, Knex and other hands-on building activities. Whether they’re designing a towering structure, creating a colorful vehicle, or tackling a team challenge, students will have plenty of opportunities to use their imagination, problem-solving skills, and teamwork.
Cosmic Kids Yoga: (GRADES 1-2): Stretch, breathe, and go on an adventure! Cosmic Kids Yoga combines movement, mindfulness, and storytelling to help kids build strength, balance, and focus—all while having fun. Each session features a kid-friendly yoga journey. Perfect for young yogis of all levels!
Karaoke Club (GRADES 3-5): Ready to grab the mic? Karaoke Club is where music, confidence, and reading come together! Students will sing along to popular, age-appropriate songs while building reading fluency, expression, and confidence. They'll practice reading lyrics, keeping rhythm, performing with others, and maybe even taking the spotlight for a solo. Whether you're a future rock star or just love to sing with friends, this is a fun, supportive place to find your voice—no singing experience required!
FALLin' into Rhythm (GRADES 3-5): Fall into the groove! Students will explore dance, movement, and rhythm while learning a fun routine to perform at the CatCH Fall Showcase. We’ll move, stretch, groove, and work together while building confidence, coordination, and teamwork. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy, enthusiasm, and love of music!
Speech & Debate (GRADES 5-8): Ready to find your voice and make an impact? This program helps students become confident, persuasive speakers while developing skills in research, argumentation, critical thinking, and public speaking. Students will explore issues they care about, practice making compelling arguments, and prepare for local and state competitions. *St. Johnsbury School is proud to host the championship again this year! Whether you're new to Speech & Debate or ready to take your skills to the next level, come join the team and make your voice heard!
Activities for Grades 6-8
Activities for Grades 6-8
*The titles and descriptions below also appear on the registration form.
MONDAYS
Robotics (GRADES 6-8): Build, code, create, and compete! Students will dive into the world of robotics through hands-on challenges that combine engineering, problem-solving, teamwork, and technology. They’ll design and build robots, learn the basics of coding, test their creations, and tackle fun challenges as a team. Along the way, students will work collaboratively to develop an innovative project that they will have the opportunity to showcase and compete with at the state level. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to build!
Photography (GRADES 6-8): Explore the world of photography and learn to see the world through a new lens! Students will discover the history and evolution of photography while learning composition, manual exposure, and basic digital editing techniques. Through hands-on projects, they'll experiment with portrait, landscape, macro, and creative photography while developing their own unique style and perspective.
VermontHER (GRADES 6-8): Ready to build confidence, make new connections, and try new things? VermontHER is a space for girls to lead, grow, and have fun together! Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to: *Empower yourself through leadership, mentorship, and wellness activities *Explore through field trips, outdoor adventures, community events, and new experiences *Elevate your skills through entrepreneurship, service projects, and leadership opportunities. With twice-weekly meetings plus some weekend activities, you’ll have plenty of chances to make friends, discover your strengths, try something new, and help shape what VermontHER becomes...Your voice. Your ideas. Your journey. Your VermontHER.
Chill Zone (GRADES 6-8): CHILL ZONE is a youth-led, staff-supported space where middle school students can hang out, socialize, and relax in a safe and welcoming environment. With games, activities, fidgets, and more available, students are free to choose how they spend their time. This flexible, come-as-you-are program encourages connection, fun, and a strong sense of community, all while letting students take the lead.
TUESDAYS
Watercolor (GRADES 5-8): Discover the art of watercolor painting! Students will explore color, texture, and painting techniques while creating unique works of art inspired by a variety of themes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a fun, creative space to build skills and express yourself.
Sunshine Squad (GRADES 5-8): Join Ms. Sholan for a student-led community service program! Students brainstorm, plan, fundraise, and lead projects that spread gratitude and make a positive impact in St. Johnsbury and beyond. Past projects include care packages, food drives, volunteering, and holiday outreach. This program builds leadership, teamwork, and civic responsibility while letting students take the lead and make a difference.
Into the Wild (GRADES 5-8): Students will learn essential wilderness skills through hands-on challenges and interactive activities. From mastering knot tying and learning fire pit safety to building shelters, practicing outdoor survival techniques, and exploring navigation skills, every session is designed to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork. Students will develop a deeper respect for nature while gaining practical skills they can use on every outdoor adventure.
Game Club (GRADES 6-8): Love games, strategy, and hanging out with friends? Game Club is a relaxed, social space where students can play what they love—from Chess, D&D, and Magic: The Gathering to classic and modern tabletop and board games. CatCH staff will provide some guidance and facilitation, but the club will be mostly youth-led, giving students opportunities to choose games, organize activities, teach one another, and build independence, leadership, and teamwork skills. Come play, connect, and make Game Club your own!
WEDNESDAYS
Catamount Jam (GRADES 5-8): Ready to rock? Join Catamount Jam and explore the exciting world of music! Students will get hands-on experience with drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and other instruments while learning the basics of playing in a band. Build musical skills, practice songs as a group, and gain confidence as you prepare for a live performance at the CatCH Fall Showcase. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to jam!
Cooking (GRADES 5-8): Calling all foodies! Get ready to chop, stir, taste, create, and discover your way around the kitchen. Students will learn essential cooking skills, kitchen safety, and how to turn simple ingredients into delicious dishes. We'll experiment with new recipes, explore different flavors, and share our favorite foods along the way. The best part? Students will help create the CatCH Community Cookbook, featuring favorite recipes and food stories from students and their families. Come hungry, get creative, and let's get cooking!
VermontHER (GRADES 6-8): Ready to build confidence, make new connections, and try new things? VermontHER is a space for girls to lead, grow, and have fun together! Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to: *Empower yourself through leadership, mentorship, and wellness activities *Explore through field trips, outdoor adventures, community events, and new experiences *Elevate your skills through entrepreneurship, service projects, and leadership opportunities. With twice-weekly meetings plus some weekend activities, you’ll have plenty of chances to make friends, discover your strengths, try something new, and help shape what VermontHER becomes...Your voice. Your ideas. Your journey. Your VermontHER.
Craft Your Story (GRADES 6-8): Get creative and turn your favorite photos and memories into a personalized keepsake book! In this hands-on class, you’ll use photos, memorabilia, and journaling to design fun scrapbook pages. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and your favorite memories, and let’s make something awesome together!
THURSDAYS
Watercolor (GRADES 5-8): Discover the art of watercolor painting! Students will explore color, texture, and painting techniques while creating unique works of art inspired by a variety of themes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a fun, creative space to build skills and express yourself.
Catamount Jam (GRADES 5-8): Ready to rock? Join Catamount Jam and explore the exciting world of music! Students will get hands-on experience with drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and other instruments while learning the basics of playing in a band. Build musical skills, practice songs as a group, and gain confidence as you prepare for a live performance at the CatCH Fall Showcase. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to jam!
Craft Your Story (GRADES 6-8): Get creative and turn your favorite photos and memories into a personalized keepsake book! In this hands-on class, you’ll use photos, memorabilia, and journaling to design fun scrapbook pages. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and your favorite memories, and let’s make something awesome together!
Mindful Doodles (GRADES 6-8): Unwind, focus, and find your creative flow! Mindful Doodles offers middle school students a relaxing, judgment-free space to decompress and get creative. Students will explore calming art techniques like mandalas and Zentangles, transforming simple lines and patterns into intricate, mesmerizing designs. No artistic experience needed—just slow down, get creative, and enjoy the process!
FRIDAYS
Speech & Debate (GRADES 5-8): Ready to find your voice and make an impact? This program helps students become confident, persuasive speakers while developing skills in research, argumentation, critical thinking, and public speaking. Students will explore issues they care about, practice making compelling arguments, and prepare for local and state competitions. *St. Johnsbury School is proud to host the championship again this year! Whether you're new to Speech & Debate or ready to take your skills to the next level, come join the team and make your voice heard!
Chill Zone (GRADES 6-8): CHILL ZONE is a youth-led, staff-supported space where middle school students can hang out, socialize, and relax in a safe and welcoming environment. With games, activities, fidgets, and more available, students are free to choose how they spend their time. This flexible, come-as-you-are program encourages connection, fun, and a strong sense of community, all while letting students take the lead.
Open Gym (GRADES 6-8): Love sports but want a more relaxed, flexible way to play? Open Gym gives middle school students the chance to participate in a variety of team sports while balancing competition, skill-building, and fun. Students will build teamwork and athletic skills, challenge themselves, and stay active—all while hanging out with friends and enjoying time together. No pressure, just good competition, movement, and fun!
Bus Schedule:
Bus Schedule:
The Bus schedule will be posted here by Septmeber 4th.
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