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 Campsite at the link below! Questions? Contact Nell Bruckner at nbruckner@allendalecolumbia.org.
Sign up via Campsite 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 1 Programs
September 15th – October 31st
Monday
Creative Dance with Ms. Smiarowski
PreK–Kindergarten | 3:30–4:30
Stretch, jump, leap, turn, and create new shapes with your body! This multi-sensory class nurtures imagination, motor skills, brain-body connection, and joyful expression through dance and music. Students will warm up with “BrainDance” and use scarves, instruments, streamers, and more to explore movement. Open to all genders and abilities; no prior dance experience required.
PreK–Kindergarten | 3:30–4:30
Stretch, jump, leap, turn, and create new shapes with your body! This multi-sensory class nurtures imagination, motor skills, brain-body connection, and joyful expression through dance and music. Students will warm up with “BrainDance” and use scarves, instruments, streamers, and more to explore movement. Open to all genders and abilities; no prior dance experience required.
No classes on October 6th or Indigenous People’s Day, October 13th.
Welcome to RPG Tabletop Games with Ms. Offord
Grades 3–6 | 3:15–4:30
Calling all adventurers! Students will sample role-playing games like Kids on Bikes, Hero Forge, and Dungeons & Dragons. Together, they’ll create characters, solve challenges, and explore magical worlds in a fun, collaborative setting. Snacks and materials provided. This class serves as a prerequisite for joining the advanced AC D&D clubs.
Welcome to RPG Tabletop Games with Ms. Offord
Grades 3–6 | 3:15–4:30
Calling all adventurers! Students will sample role-playing games like Kids on Bikes, Hero Forge, and Dungeons & Dragons. Together, they’ll create characters, solve challenges, and explore magical worlds in a fun, collaborative setting. Snacks and materials provided. This class serves as a prerequisite for joining the advanced AC D&D clubs.
No classes on Indigenous People’s Day, October 13th.
Wednesday
LEGO Engineering with Mr. Godkin
Grades 4–8 | 3:30–4:30
Students will tackle engineering challenges using LEGO bricks while exploring creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking. (Full description coming soon.)
Grades 4–8 | 3:30–4:30
Students will tackle engineering challenges using LEGO bricks while exploring creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking. (Full description coming soon.)
No class on Rosh Hashanah, September 24th.
Thursday
Return to D&D with Ms. Offord and Mr. Youngblut
Grades 3–6 | 3:15–4:30
For returning players, this class continues the Dungeons & Dragons campaign begun in past AC sessions. Students will deepen their skills with character stats, spellcasting, and ability checks as they jump into an advanced campaign starting at Level 6. Snacks and materials provided.
Grades 3–6 | 3:15–4:30
For returning players, this class continues the Dungeons & Dragons campaign begun in past AC sessions. Students will deepen their skills with character stats, spellcasting, and ability checks as they jump into an advanced campaign starting at Level 6. Snacks and materials provided.
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.
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