Activity Descriptions

For descriptions of our athletics teams, please see individual Team Pages.

Team Manager

Category: athletics, community

Description: Team managers participate as valuable team members by performing a variety of duties that help the programs run most successfully. The work includes attending all games, keeping statistics and accurate scorebooks, and filming games. Team managers are proactive and use organization skills effectively. The teams practice 5 days a week and have some Saturday games.

Coaches: Staff Coaches

Location: TBD

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 13, 2026

Art Studio

Category: arts

Description: Art Studio is a space for students who enjoy art to work on projects independently while connecting with peers and forming friendships outside the classroom. Many students use the time to work on art class projects, such as drawings, paintings, digital, or 3-D art. Others work on independent projects of their own design that they would not be able to do in class. Students should not rely on the teacher to introduce new activities or provide extensive materials, although teachers may be able to provide some basic sketch materials when available. A prerequisite for Art Studio is concurrently being enrolled in an art class. Students who choose to be in Art Studio are expected to attend regularly and contribute to the activity’s community of artists. Please contact Miss Donovan or Ms. McNerney if you have questions or would like more information.

Coaches: Ms. McNerney

Location: TBD

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 5, 2025

Theater Production

Category: arts

Description: Autumn Production Activity
5 days a week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 2:50 – 4:30
Wednesday 2:10 – 3:45
This year’s Autumn Production will be announced early in the Fall. If you have any questions, please email Miss Donovan.

Coaches: Miss Donovan

Location: TBD

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 21, 2025

Watkinterns

Category: community

Description: The “Watkinterns” Athletic Department Interns play an exciting role in generating school spirit and boosting communications for Athletics and Afternoon Activities. This activity meets anywhere from 2-5 days a week, with occasional responsibilities on weekends for athletic contests. Athletic Interns plan and promote campus athletic events, such as pep rallies and spirit games, that bring the school community together. They work with various multimedia platforms to produce social media templates and videos.

Coaches: Ms. Baisden

Location: TBD

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 14, 2025

Gardening

Category: community, fitness & movement

Description: Students in this activity will work outside to harvest the vegetables in the community garden on campus and work to ready the garden for the winter. Roster size is limited to 10 students, with permission of the teacher. Returning students will have had satisfactory attendance in previous seasons.

Coaches: Mrs. Jaffee

Location: TBD

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 5, 2025

Fall Fitness

Category: fitness & movement

Description: This class will focus on the fundamentals of strength training. Each training session begins with a brief guided warm up, followed by auxiliary work like core supersets or loaded carries. Then, we focus on the barbell with a concerted effort paid to learning and practicing the core lift of the day. The class will meet in the weight room 2 days per week. 

Coaches: Coach Matt Walker

Location: TBD

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 13, 2026

US Fall Recreational Tennis

Category: fitness & movement

Description: This activity serves students who are new(er) to tennis and/or just want to play recreationally. Sessions will include lessons, fun instructional games, and intramural play. Experienced players and Varsity players are not eligible for this activity. Experienced and Varsity players should instead sign up for Spring tennis. Limit 10 students.

Coaches: Coach Max Schweitzer

Location: TBD

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 5, 2025

Spin Class

Category: fitness & movement

Description: Students will pedal through exhilarating rides combining high-intensity cardio with upbeat music. The class will offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where students can challenge themselves, improve their endurance, and have a blast with friends. No experience necessary!

Coaches: Mrs. Hayami

Location: TBD

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 5, 2025

Team Manager

Category: athletics, community

Description: Team managers participate as valuable team members by performing a variety of duties that help the programs run most successfully. The work includes attending all games, keeping statistics and accurate scorebooks, and filming games. Team managers are proactive and use organization skills effectively. The teams practice 5 days a week and have some Saturday games.

Coaches: Staff Coaches

Location: TBD

Dates: November 30, 2026 – March 7, 2027

Art Studio

Category: arts

Description: Art Studio is a space for students who enjoy art to work on projects independently while connecting with peers and forming friendships outside the classroom. Many students use the time to work on art class projects, such as drawings, paintings, digital, or 3-D art. Others work on independent projects of their own design that they would not be able to do in class. Students should not rely on the teacher to introduce new activities or provide extensive materials, although teachers may be able to provide some basic sketch materials when available. A prerequisite for Art Studio is concurrently being enrolled in an art class. Students who choose to be in Art Studio are expected to attend regularly and contribute to the activity’s community of artists. Please contact Miss Donovan or Ms. McNerney if you have questions or would like more information.

Coaches: Ms. McNerney

Location: TBD

Dates: November 30, 2026 – February 19, 2027

Theater Production

Category: arts

Description: 5 days a week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 2:50 – 4:30
Wednesday 2:10 – 3:45
This year’s Winter Production will be announced in the Fall. If you have any questions, please email Miss Donovan.

Coaches: Miss Donovan

Location: TBD

Dates: November 30, 2026 – March 5, 2027

Watkinterns

Category: community

Description: The Athletic Interns play an exciting role in generating school spirit and boosting communications for Athletics and Afternoon Activities. This activity meets anywhere from 2-5 days a week, with occasional responsibilities on weekends for athletic contests. Athletic Interns plan and promote campus athletic events, such as pep rallies and spirit games, that bring the school community together. They work with various multimedia platforms to produce social media templates and videos.

Coaches: Ms. Baisden

Location: TBD

Dates: November 30, 2026 – March 5, 2027

Strength Training

Category: fitness & movement

Description: This class will focus on the fundamentals of strength training. Each training session begins with a brief guided warm up, followed by auxiliary work like core supersets or loaded carries. Then, we focus on the barbell with a concerted effort paid to learning and practicing the core lift of the day. The class will meet in the weight room 2 days per week. 

Coaches: Coach Niyanna Allen '19

Location: TBD

Dates: November 30, 2026 – February 19, 2027

Indoor Golf

Category: fitness & movement

Description: Indoor golf is an opportunity for students to work on golf swing fundamentals during the winter season. Students will benefit from our planned installation of a golf simulator and an artificial putting green in the big, white tent next to Long House. Students will benefit from the golf simulator by refining swing technique, gaining feedback, and improving consistency. Simulating real courses, the immersive experience enhances decision-making, shot accuracy, and confidence. No golf experience necessary!

Coaches: Mr. Gemme

Location: TBD

Dates: November 30, 2026 – February 19, 2027

Spin Class

Category: fitness & movement

Description: Students will pedal through exhilarating rides combining high-intensity cardio with upbeat music. The class will offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where students can challenge themselves, improve their endurance, and have a blast with friends. No experience necessary!

Coaches: Mrs. Hayami

Location: TBD

Dates: November 30, 2026 – February 19, 2027

Team Manager

Category: athletics, community

Description: Team managers participate as valuable team members by performing a variety of duties that help the programs run most successfully. The work includes attending all games, keeping statistics and accurate scorebooks, and filming games. Team managers are proactive and use organization skills effectively. The teams practice 5 days a week and have some Saturday games.

Coaches: Staff Coaches

Location: TBD

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 15, 2027

Watkinterns

Category: community

Description: The Athletic Interns play an exciting role in generating school spirit and boosting communications for Athletics and Afternoon Activities. This activity meets anywhere from 2-5 days a week, with occasional responsibilities on weekends for athletic contests. Athletic Interns plan and promote campus athletic events, such as pep rallies and spirit games, that bring the school community together. They work with various multimedia platforms to produce social media templates and videos.

Coaches: Ms. Baisden

Location: TBD

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 15, 2027

Gardening

Category: community, fitness & movement

Description: Like our Fall Gardening activity, this activity will revolve around the Watkinson garden and focus on spring cleaning and planting. Roster size is limited to 10 students, with permission of the teacher. Returning students will have had satisfactory attendance in previous seasons.

Coaches: Mrs. Jaffee

Location: TBD

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 14, 2027

Strength Training

Category: fitness & movement

Description: This class will focus on the fundamentals of strength training. Each training session begins with a brief guided warm up, followed by auxiliary work like core supersets or loaded carries. Then, we focus on the barbell with a concerted effort paid to learning and practicing the core lift of the day. The class will meet in the weight room 2 days per week. 

Coaches: Ms. Riemann

Location: TBD

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 14, 2027