Viva Violin  (K-4th)

Students will participate in a music group. Students will learn about the instrument as well as how to play in a music group.   

FREE Rental instrument and curriculum included!  Instruments and music are intended for in class AND at home practice.  Rental Instrument must be returned at the last class.

Skills & Creativity with LEGO Bricks: DC Landmarks  (K-6th)

Explore your creativity by building some of the most famous buildings in the Washington DC Metro area. Explore the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument. Pick out the best parts of each structure and create them using LEGO® bricks. Learn to use pieces in unconventional ways while building great masterpieces. Meet the challenges presented each day while placing your own creative stamp on them. This isn’t about following LEGO® instruction booklets, it’s about building awesome creations and sharing them with friends.

Hungry Hungry Science (K-6th)

Need some science to sink your teeth into? In Hungry Hungry Science we will explore different scientific concepts using food as our main vehicle for experimentation. We will not only use ingredients to explain different ideas through simple recipes, but make edible experiments as well to learn about reactions, acids & basis, biology, nutrition and more! If you haven’t had your fill of science fun, come fill your bellies in Hungry Hungry Science.

Pickleball for Kids (K-6th)

Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced paddle sport that combines tennis, table tennis and badminton. Kids will learn the rules of the game, and will practice their skills through games. Once they have gotten used to the basics of ball striking and the rules of gameplay, they will work together as a team while competing in fun, lightly competitive tournament style matches. This is a great way to join in on the fastest-growing sport in America!

Chess  (K-6th)

Learn chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy (formerly Magnus Chess Academy), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visitchessacademy.com.

Act Up! Wizarding Playhouse (2nd-6th)

Inspired by popular wizards and witches from Harry Potter to The Wizard of Oz, young performers experience a theatrical journey in this acting class by Moonlit Wings. Explore original scenes, songs, and games that bring magic to life on stage. Sharpen your acting and singing skills while making new friends along the way. Parents are invited to a mini-performance during the final class.

Soccer (K-6th)

This program will consist of fun games using soccer skills which will lead up to playing small-sided soccer. As the days progress, games will involve more and more soccer skills, involving different moves, dribbling, ball control, passing, and shooting. Games will require individual 1 on 1 skills with some requiring team participation.

Spanish Journeys  (K-6th)

ISL offers a comprehensive Spanish program for children in grades K-6, suitable for both beginners and those looking to expand their existing knowledge.

Session Structure:

• Our classes start by learning and reviewing our foundation topics to ensure a solid foundation. Some of these topics are: Greetings, the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and many more.

• Each session introduces two core topics, explored in-depth throughout the session.

• The two core topics vary each session, ensuring your child never repeats the same material.

• We focus on expanding vocabulary, forming sentences, and encouraging active use of the language.

• Examples of rotating core topics: Animals, food, the house, verbs, body parts, clothes, professions, the city, and many more.

Program Highlights:

• Every student receives handouts to use in class and at home.

• Small class sizes, led by native-speaking, experienced teachers, create an engaging and motivating environment.

• Diverse learning styles are catered to through: Conversation, music, flashcards, reading and writing, games, art, and storybooks.

• Every two weeks, parents receive an email update from the teacher detailing class activities and providing suggestions for at-home reinforcement, helping to solidify the lessons learned in class.