AC After 3 p.m.
After-School Learning for K-8
AC After 3 offers engaging after school programs designed and delivered by AC faculty, giving students the opportunity to explore topics that reflect their teachers’ passions and expertise. With a wide range of offerings that change by season and student interests, these extracurricular classes encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Programs are open to students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 (varies by class).
Students registered for sessions beginning at 3:30 p.m. may gather in a supervised space starting at 3:00 p.m. for a light snack and playtime before the session begins.
Sign up via CampBrain at the link below! Questions? Contact Nell Bruckner at nbruckner@allendalecolumbia.org.
Sign up via CampBrain at the link below! Questions? Contact Nell Bruckner at nbruckner@allendalecolumbia.org.
Please note: Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is first-come, first-served. Instructors reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met by the registration deadline.
AC After 3 – Block 5 Programs
April 13th - May 29th
Mondays: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 (no class on 5/18)
Artsy Cats 6.0 with Ms. King
AC3-Grade 8 | 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
No past classes required—new artists are welcome every time! Join Ms. King, AC Kindergarten teacher, for a cat-tastic creative adventure.
In this session, young artists will explore fun and imaginative projects, including painting “pretty little trees” inspired by Bob Ross—with a playful Cat Ross twist! Students will also create a 3D cat sculpture featuring a pearl-inspired fur ball, inspired by Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Come ready to paint, build, and let your creativity shine in this paws-itively fun art experience!
Tuesdays: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19
Where the Wild Things Are with Ms. Crowe
PreK-Grade 2 | 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Join Miss Crowe for a wildly fun adventure inspired by the classic story, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak! We will have fun using our imaginations to make masks, crowns, and all kinds of wild creations while exploring ideas through movement and creative drama. We will end our session with an exciting and energetic “Wild Rumpus!"
Return to DnD with Mr. Youngblut
Grades 3-8 | 3:25 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
This session welcomes returning and new adventurers alike. If you attended any of our previous AC After 3 DnD sessions, join us to continue the adventure. If you are new, sign up to be part of a welcoming group who will teach you how to play. We will meet magical creatures, challenge foes, and explore unknown worlds all from the comfort of a cozy classroom right here at AC. Game materials will be provided. Mr. Youngblut is leading this session solo, so the group will be split into a Tuesday and a Thursday group. Any player is welcome in either session.
Wednesdays: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 (no class on 5/20)
Move and Imagine! Creative Dance Adventures with Ms. Smiarowski
PreK-Grade 1 | 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Move, groove, and let your imagination soar! In this playful afterschool dance class, children explore creative movement through music, storytelling, rhythm games, and sensory activities. One week we might tiptoe like sneaky cats and swoop like birds; another we might explode like volcanoes, stomp like giants, and leap and hop like elves.
Along the way, young movers build coordination, balance, and confidence while building dance skills and exploring movement concepts. Activities are designed to be playful, age-appropriate, and welcoming for all experience levels. With music from many styles and plenty of room for creativity, this joyful class helps children strengthen their bodies, spark their imaginations, and connect with friends after the school day.
Thursdays: 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
Return to DnD with Mr. Youngblut
Grades 3-8 | 3:25 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
This session welcomes returning and new adventurers alike. If you attended any of our previous AC After 3 DnD sessions, join us to continue the adventure. If you are new, sign up to be part of a welcoming group who will teach you how to play. We will meet magical creatures, challenge foes, and explore unknown worlds all from the comfort of a cozy classroom right here at AC. Game materials will be provided. Mr. Youngblut is leading this session solo, so the group will be split into a Tuesday and a Thursday group. Any player is welcome in either session.
Fridays: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/29
KaleidoscopeME My Active Life
Kindergarten-Grade 5 | 3:15 p.m. -5:15 p.m.
Join us for a weekly, screen-free adventure where kids get to move, play, and connect with friends! Every session is packed with high-energy fun and hands-on activities. We’ll stretch our bodies with guided yoga, get silly with music and rhythm games, and explore healthy eating through our "Rainbow on Your Plate" nutrition lessons. Beyond the physical fun, kids will learn how to find their focus, build resilience, and practice healthy self-regulation through creative expression. Every participant will even get their very own premium Chi Yoga Mat to keep the practice going at home! To keep the group small and personal, enrollment is strictly limited. Core sessions are held on Friday afternoons, with optional add-on sessions available on Wednesdays. The Wednesday dates are 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, and 5/27.
AC After 4 – Block 4 Programs
March 2nd - April 10th
Mondays: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23. Makeup Date: 4/6
Upcycled Junk with Ms. Crowe
Grades K-5 | 3:20 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Did you know that you can use materials from your recycling bin to create works of art and handmade treasures? During this class, we will reuse materials that would normally be tossed away and turn tin cans into snowmen and bird feeders, cereal boxes into journals, and plastic bottle caps into a fun tic-tac-toe game. We will get crafty and repurpose fabric, paper scraps, and old cards to design gift tags, note cards, and greeting cards. As we create throughout the weeks, we will explore ways to Reduce-Reuse-Recycle to help the environment.
Grades K-5 | 3:20 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Did you know that you can use materials from your recycling bin to create works of art and handmade treasures? During this class, we will reuse materials that would normally be tossed away and turn tin cans into snowmen and bird feeders, cereal boxes into journals, and plastic bottle caps into a fun tic-tac-toe game. We will get crafty and repurpose fabric, paper scraps, and old cards to design gift tags, note cards, and greeting cards. As we create throughout the weeks, we will explore ways to Reduce-Reuse-Recycle to help the environment.
LEGO Builders with Mr. Godkin
Grades 3-8 | 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Get ready to step into the ultimate LEGO Creator Lab, where your imagination is the only limit! This is your chance to take a pile of bricks and transform them into high-tech solutions for secret missions and mind-bending puzzles. You won't just be building from a manual; you'll be the lead engineer, testing your wits against a series of mystery "Boss Level" challenges that will push your creativity to the max. Whether you're constructing massive structures or ingenious gadgets, you’ll learn how to think like an inventor, crush every obstacle in your path, and prove that you can build anything you can dream up!
Grades 3-8 | 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Get ready to step into the ultimate LEGO Creator Lab, where your imagination is the only limit! This is your chance to take a pile of bricks and transform them into high-tech solutions for secret missions and mind-bending puzzles. You won't just be building from a manual; you'll be the lead engineer, testing your wits against a series of mystery "Boss Level" challenges that will push your creativity to the max. Whether you're constructing massive structures or ingenious gadgets, you’ll learn how to think like an inventor, crush every obstacle in your path, and prove that you can build anything you can dream up!
Tuesdays: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24. Makeup Date: 4/7
Artsy Cats 5.0 with Ms. King
AC3s - Grade 5 | 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
AC3s - Grade 5 | 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
No past classes required—let your creativity cat-apult you!
Join Ms. King, AC Kindergarten teacher, for another engaging after-school adventure that blends the playful charm of cats with the iconic styles of world-renowned artists. Imagine curious cats drifting through Mark Rothko’s bold fields of color or riding the waves in Katsushika Hokusai’s Great Wave. Could we be looking at a Rothcat or a Cat-sushi Hokitten?
Students will have a blast learning about famous artists while diving into the playful, imaginative world of feline-inspired art—and uncovering fun and fascinating cat facts along the way! They’ll unleash their inner feline and creative spirit as they pounce into a hands-on art adventure filled with pawsitively inspiring masterpieces.
Thursdays: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26. Makeup Date: 4/9
Return to DnD with Mr. Youngblut and Ms. Offord
Grades 3-7 | 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Grades 3-7 | 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
This session welcomes returning and new adventurers alike. If you attended any of our previous AC After 3 DnD sessions, join us to continue the adventure. If you are new, sign up to be part of a welcoming group who will teach you how to play. We will meet magical creatures, challenge foes, and explore unknown worlds all from the comfort of a cozy classroom right here at AC. Game materials will be provided.
Get Lucky with Crafts with Ms. McEneany Grades 1-5 | 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Get Lucky with Crafts gives students a fun and creative way to unwind after the school day with hands-on, seasonal art projects. We will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day themes with festive crafts like shamrocks, rainbows, and leprechaun-inspired creations. We will also enjoy pom-pom crafts, creating playful characters and decorations. Join me and get lucky with crafts!
Fridays: 3/6, 3/13, (no class 3/20), 3/27, 4/10
KaleidoscopeME My Active Life
Grades K-5 | 3:15 p.m. -5:15 p.m.
Grades K-5 | 3:15 p.m. -5:15 p.m.
At KaleidoscopeME Academy, we believe real growth is research-driven, deeply human, and joyful. Our mission is to foster academic, social, emotional, and personal development through proven whole-child enrichment programs.
We give children the tools to learn, belong, cope, and thrive--in school, in relationships, and in life.
Like a kaleidoscope--many shapes and colors forming something beautiful--our model blends diverse, evidence-based strategies to build essential skills, strong identities, and lifelong well-being.
All our programs are completely screen-free.
Our core sessions run on Friday afternoons; families are also able to add optional Wednesday sessions.
After School Programs
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HAC Athletics
The HAC athletics program provides a variety of team sport experiences, including 19 varsity, 10 JV, and 12 modified teams. -
AC After 3 p.m.
AC After 3 p.m. provides after school learning opportunities to students from all area schools in grades K-8. -
Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room and Rainbow Room Jr. are AC's after school and vacation day programs for students in AC3s through fifth grade.
At Allendale Columbia, we prepare students for the world they will inherit. In our trusting and responsive environment, students 18 months through grade 12 grow in confidence and develop scholastic independence.
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