After-School Enrichment

Spring Sessions @ Wade King

PTO PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED. EMAIL ENRICHMENT@WADEKINGPTO.ORG.

This is a continuation of the coding and robotics curriculum taught in the winter, appropriate for both new and returning students.

Students discover the joy of creation. Using our brand-new, advanced building materials, kids will learn to design and construct exciting, motorized robots, turning their imagination into reality. Through hands-on engineering projects and interactive lessons, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills. They will

learn to build and program their robots, exploring the world of electronics by integrating exciting new smart sensors—like infrared detectors, LED matrices, and touch sensors!

Our program fosters a collaborative and supportive learning environment where Wade

King students can work together, share ideas, and celebrate their high-tech

achievements.

• Focus: Different Engineering & Logic

• For Returning Students: They will face new challenges, using complex sensors and advanced coding logic to build "smarter" robots.

• For New Students: The curriculum is designed to be inclusive, so beginners can still join and learn the fundamentals while working alongside experienced peers.

Grades: K - 5th

Days: Mondays

Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Dates: 8 sessions, 04/13 - 06/08 (except 05/24)

Price: $208.95

Location: Wade King

Pick up: In front of school, pickup/drop off area  

Registration: 6crickets link, begins March 18 @ 7 a.m.

PTO PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED. EMAIL ENRICHMENT@WADEKINGPTO.ORG.

Hip Hop class is a fun and silly dance class set to popular, age-appropriate music. We will skip, jump, play games, and learn fun dances. This class enhances strength and stamina so students can successfully perform moves; class includes upper and lower body conditioning along with a high intensity warm-up to help get kiddos excited. We infuse classic hip hop and jazz styles with the latest popular dances, and classes will include games and across-the-floor exercises. Students are encouraged to bring their own individual styles and personalities to their movements. This class will keep kids moving, giving them structure as well as freedom to get their wiggles out.

They will learn a full routine to perform for parents on the last day of class.

Unique Technique Dance has been providing classes in the Bellingham School District for 15 years and we love to keep kiddos moving and having tons of fun.

Grades: K - 3rd

Days: Mondays

Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Dates: 7 sessions, 04/13 - 06/01 (no class 05/24)

Price:  $110.00

Location: Wade King gym

Pickup: In front of school, pickup/drop off area

Registration: 6Crickets link, begins March 18 @ 7 a.m.

PTO PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED. EMAIL ENRICHMENT@WADEKINGPTO.ORG.

During Session 2 of Honor Choir, students will work toward preparing for Honor Choir Fest at the Christ the King Community Church in Bellingham on March 21 with a possible additional local National Anthem performance.

Students enrolling in Honor Choir are expected to follow school expectations AND are also expected to practice at home between after-school rehearsals. Honor Choir is intended for students who are eager to learn how to elevate their singing potential and perform with high energy and stamina. Lead by Vocal Director, Angela Mazur.

See the Wade King Choir page for more details.

Grades: 3rd - 5th

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Dates: 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19

Price:  $75

Location: Wade King music room

Pickup: In front of school, pickup/drop off area

Registration: 6Crickets link, REGISTRATION OPEN NOW until March 23.

PTO PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED. EMAIL ENRICHMENT@WADEKINGPTO.ORG.

Discover the world of fiber arts in this hands-on class! Students will explore various techniques, including weaving, embroidery, felting, and macramé, to create unique and textured works of art. Through guided projects and creative experimentation, participants will develop fine motor skills, patience, and an appreciation for textile artistry. Whether you're a beginner or have experience working with fibers, this class encourages self-expression and creativity in a fun, supportive environment. Come weave, stitch, and craft your imagination into reality!

Grades: K - 2nd

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Dates: 8 sessions, 04/14 - 06/02

Price: $147

Location: Wade King

Pickup: In front of school, pickup/drop off area

Registration: 6Crickets link, begins March 18 at 7 a.m.

Girls on the Run is so much fun! Really, we should call it Girls on the Move, as we are playing games, running, walking, skipping and galloping through a fun, activity-based curriculum designed to help kiddos become their best selves.

Meeting for eight weeks in small teams, trained volunteer coaches inspire them to build confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity.  Throughout the season, participants make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique.

The program culminates with the team being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K running event. Girls on the Run is not a competitive running program.

Grades: 3rd - 5th

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 2:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Dates: 9 sessions, 04/15 - 06/03 (5K @ Lake Padden Park on 06/06.)

Price: YMCA Member: $155.00;  Community Member: $195.00;  Non-Member: $195.00 (Financial assistance available through the YMCA, email gotr@whatcomymca.org.)

Location: Meet out front @ Wade King

Pickup: In front of school, pickup/drop off area

Registration: link, registration open NOW. (Questions? Contact Tifanie Treter, ttreter@whatcomymca.org, (360) 733-8630.)

Our multi-sports program is the perfect way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and have fun after school! Designed for all ages, children rotate through a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, flag football, pickleball, and more. Each session focuses on developing fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a positive, encouraging environment. 

With experienced coaches, engaging activities, and a safe setting, our program keeps kids moving, learning, and loving every minute of after-school play!

Grades: 2nd - 5th

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Dates: 8 sessions, 04/15 - 06/03

Price: $173.25

Location: Wade King gym/outside

Pickup: In front of school, pickup/drop off area

Registration: 6Crickets link, begins March 18 at 7 a.m.

PTO PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED. EMAIL ENRICHMENT@WADEKINGPTO.ORG.

Paper Crane Yoga helps students recognize that a flexible mind is just as important as a flexible body. Classes blend movement, breath work, intention-setting, mindfulness games and crafts, and plenty of fun!

Grades: PK - 5th

Days: Thursdays

Time: 12: 20 - 1:20 p.m.

Dates: 9 sessions, 04/16 - 06/11

Price:  $168

Location: Wade King gym

Pickup: In front of school, pickup/drop off area

Registration: 6Crickets link, begins March 18 @ 7 a.m.

PTO PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED. EMAIL ENRICHMENT@WADEKINGPTO.ORG.

Explore the imaginative world of improv! Students will learn improvisation basics, play games with friends, and create their own unique worlds and situations. The sky’s the limit! Improv is a great way for kids to build confidence and trust in others in a safe and supportive environment.

Grades: 2nd - 5th

Days: Thursdays

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Dates: 8 sessions, 04/16 - 06/04

Price:  $114.45 (Tuition assistance available for families in need of financial aid at baay.org/financial-aid.)

Location: Wade King

Pickup: In front of school, pickup/drop off area

Registration: 6crickets link, begins March 18 @ 7 a.m.

PTO PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED. EMAIL ENRICHMENT@WADEKINGPTO.ORG.

Mythmakers is a series of daily, self-contained adventures all centered in the same fantasy setting (for example a neighborhood in a city). The self-contained nature of the adventures offers flexibility for tailoring adventures to fit the participants’ interests, and those who aren’t interested in the adventure-of-the-day always have the option to play a fun variety of sword games instead.

Each mini-adventure contributes to the ultimate goals of the season, such as building a stronger community and/or defeating a powerful antagonist. This means that participants build on one another’s achievements and by the end of the program, celebrate all that they’ve accomplished together. These programs use a simple LARP game system, with rules and powers that promote player choice and teamwork.

Grades: 1st - 5th

Program: Mythmakers

Days: Thursdays

Time: 12:20 - 2:30 p.m.

Dates: 7 sessions, 04/16 - 05/28

Price: $399 ($19.95 less for additional seats; PTO chaperones may receive discounted tuition.)

Location: Students will meet at the play shed, and quest in the play shed, outside on school grounds, and on the nature trail when weather allows. 

Pickup: Wade King play shed

Registration: 6crickets link, begins March 18 @ 7 a.m.

Ongoing Off-Campus Sessions

From building robots  to designing games  and creating art with tech, Bellingham Coding and Robotics classes spark curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Grades: K - 5th

Programs: Various

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 2:30 - 5:15 p.m. (approximate return time)

Dates: Ongoing

Price: Monthly membership is $200 plus $50 for transportation. The membership includes your child's weekly coding, STEM or robotics class as well as Saturday drop-in and Wednesday Club Nights. Membership is month-to-month with a thirty-day notice of cancellation.

Pick up: Transportation fee includes van transportation from Wade King at 2:30 p.m., snack and care until classes begin at 3:30 p.m., and transportation back to Wade King.  

Registration: link

Grades: K - 2nd & 3rd - 5th

Programs: Neighborhood Nature

Days: Thursdays

Time: 12:45 - 4 p.m.

Dates: 12 sessions, 01/12 - 04/02 (No class 01/22)

Price: $605

Location: Whatcom Falls Park (via Silver Beach Road entrance)

Pick up/Drop off: Transportation available from Wade King at 12:20 p.m. (spots limited); or parent drop off/pick up at Whatcom Falls Park.

Registration: link (Scholarship requests are accepted during registration.)