EUSD Enrichment Programs
Enrichment Classes
Various classes are offered throughout the District after school on any given day. The following are links to the various programs that can be accessed where available. Registration typically is processed directly through the program that is being offered. Should you have any questions, please contact the program director, Ron Quini, at the Encinitas Union School District office at 760-944-4300 x1144 or ron.quini@eusd.net.
Academic Chess - We bring our team of instructors, posters, chess books, and years of experience to your campus each week for this 1hour chess club. After-school chess is a low-cost fee-based enrichment program. In the after school program kids learn chess strategies, chess openings, solve chess diagrams and puzzles. A one hour chess class would consists of 30 minutes of chess lesson and 30 minutes of playing time. Chess lessons are done on a 2D chess board in front of the class. Chess lessons are accompanied by worksheets and workbooks filled with chess games and chess problems. Many prizes are given out for many different reasons. For further information please visit www.academicchess.comor call 619-955-7039.
Artistry In Music (AIM) Band/String Program – Please join us for our 7th year as the EUSD-sanctioned district-wide band program. Students from all 9 schools in the district participate. Have fun learning and playing an instrument with your friends! Perform in concerts and community events! All levels of musicians are welcome from complete beginners (no experience necessary) to those who already know how to play. The program is open to all 4th – 6th graders for band and 3rd – 6th graders for strings. The program begins Sept. 30 and runs through June. For much more information, please contact Mickey Janelli at janelli@cox.net or phone (760) 639-1616.
Camp Imagine – is an after school enrichment program designed to further your child's experience and growth through the arts. Art education is well documented for its correlation to higher academic performance. Camp Imagine can be contacted via e-mail at campimagine@sbcglobal.net or phone (760) 603-8254..
Camp Imagine flyer
Capri
El Camino Creek
Flora Vista
La Costa Heights
Mission Estancia
Ocean Knoll
Olienhain Pioneer
Park Dale Lane
Paul Ecke Central
Center for Martial Arts – Enjoy learning Martial Arts with friends in an environment of discipline, compassion and loads of FUN! Your child will learn traditional Korean Martial Arts that will build confidence, self-discipline, physical agility and self-defense ability from a caring, positive, highly trained role model. Children are also taught that with learning their martial arts comes the responsibility of knowing appropriate times to practice and use their art. The Center for Martial Arts has been teaching after school enrichment programs throughout San Diego County for over 19 years now. With a large number of students returning year after year, all levels of martial artists are welcome. For more information please call The Center at (760) 942-6470 or CMAoffice@sbcglobal.net.
Martial Arts at CAP
Martial Arts at ECC
Martial Arts at LCH
Martial Arts at ME
Martial Arts at OK
Martial Arts at OPE
Martial Arts at PDL
Martial Arts at PEC
Dance with Nance – Fun mobile dance company that has been offering dance programs and camps to children for 30 years as after school dance productions. Children enjoy learning the dance genres of jazz, ballet, modern and creative in a fun and relaxed environment with loving teachers. Dancing with classmates help children make new friends and share their talents! Fun dance r outines choreographed to a medley of songs from dance musicals such as Camp Rock, High School Musical, Annie, Aladdin, Grease and more! Lots of great props and costumes provided. New dance routines every 8 weeks! Visit their website at www.dancewithnance.com or call 760-815-0620 for more information on fun dance programs at your child’s school! (Fall 2008 dance routines from “Camp Rock” and Winter 2009 dance routines from “High School Musical 3”)
Flag Football – Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?? Fit Kids America presents Flag Football!! Get ready to learn football basics such as passing, catching, positioning and plays. Warm up and drills will start off the day, and end with a fun filled game. Grades will be split for age appropriate play. For more information please call 760-579-3989 or email joangambill@adelphia.net.
Flag Football at La Costa Heights
Flag Football at Olivenhain Pioneer
Flag Football at Park Dale Lane
Jr. Jazzercise – The nations #1 fitness program for kids! A certified Instructor trained willl combine the kids favorite music to latest, coolest, dance moves. Fitness games, relay races and nutrition information are also part of the class to keep it fun and exciting. Jazzercise has offered this program for over 38 years. Let your kids learn that exercise can be fun! Jazzercise is a program you can enjoy your entire life! Locate them on the web at www.jazzercise.com
Jr. Jazzercise at El Camino Creek
Jr. Jazzercise at Ocean Knoll
Kidfit USA– Japanese style martial arts and self-defense with World Champion instructor. Course emphasizes character building traits such as respect, honor, integrity, leadership, goal-setting, discipline and teamwork. Studies have shown that students who participate in martial arts programs improve their academic performance. Children will improve their fitness levels and gain the confidence to be successful lifelong learners. Contact Kidfit USA at 760-591-0456 or kidfitusa@iimakarate.com or www.iimakarate.com.
Kids College – Local professional artists will inspire and instruct students as they explore the contributions of the Masters of Art throughout history. Students will become familiar with pastels, watercolor, charcoal, pencil and acrylics, while learning the principals of art such as color, line, shading, and composition. Classes are process-oriented and personalized, emphasizing your child’s own personal Creative Expression. These classes are great for young artists of all ages and abilities. The Kid’s College is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization celebrating it’s 10th year of providing enrichment programs to students in North County. Please visit www.thekidscollege.org for more information.
KidSchool – KidSchool’s Spanish4kids classes are highly interactive and energetic and are conducted entirely in Spanish. The goal of our programs at EUSD is to help the students achieve an age appropriate comprehension of spoken Spanish in an environment that is positive, fun and developmentally appropriate; here, the students are exposed to songs, cultural games/ rhymes, crafts , story time, and hands on, sensorial Language Introduction and role play. To get more information or register for our programs, e-mail us at office@kidschool.us or call us at 858-792-0750.
Kidz-N-Fun – Owners- Shannon and Vince Polivka, better known as Mrs. Hot Dog Head and Coach Potato Head. We offer gymnastics, Hip Hop Cheerleading and camps. Children may attend any class at any school in the Encinitas District. They are all about keeping kids fit and healthy in a safe and fun environment with a very professional staff. Please call for any info at 760-744-4478, via e-mail at shannon@kidz-n-fun.com or visit their website at www.kidz-n-fun.com.
Mad Science of San Diego - conducts after school enrichment programs that spark the imagination and curiosity of elementary school children through exciting, hands-on science activities. During each class, kids will learn about fascinating feats of science such as rocketry, racecars, robots and more. As part of each class, students will make a science project to take home! Mad Science conducts several sessions throughout the school year and the class topics are new and different each term. For questions, call Mad Science at (858) 505-4880. All registration for Mad Science must be done online at www.madscience.org/sandiego.
Madscience at ME
Madscience at OK
Madscience at PDL
Madscience at LCH
Madscience at FV
Madscience at CAP
Madscience at ECC
Madscience at OPE
Madscience at PEC
Monart – The Monart method of drawing teaches how to perceive the visual world in terms of five basic elements of shape. Leading educators recognize Monart as a way students can learn skills such as focus and concentration, hand eye coordination, decision making and problem solving. Each session will be based on themes such as Cartoons, Still Life, or Exotic Animals. Monart classes also explore a variety of media such as oil pastels, chalk, watercolor, graphite, etc. The Monart Institute Web site is ww.northsandiegomonart.com or you can contact them directly at 858-259-7154 or info@northsandiegomonart.com.
http://www.northsandiegomonart.com/Enrichments_Page.htm
Next Generation Yoga – Age and developmentally appropriate yoga poses, breathing exercises, chanting, meditation, and relaxation techniques offer a child-friendly relationship to the physical and philosophical traditions of yoga. You will discover that Next Generation Yoga's kids classes incorporate lessons in creativity, self-acceptance, interpersonal skills, positive thinking, personal & environmental awareness and (most of all) fun, which offer your child positive tools for their everyday lives. You may contact Jodi Komitor at 866-NGY-YOGA, via e-mail at jodibk@nextgenerationyoga.com or on the web at www.nextgenerationyoga.com.
One on One Basketball – is dedicated to the development of young aspiring basketball players. Along with their After School Programs we provide camps, clinics, personal training and birthday parties. We strive to ensure all One on One participants improve their skills in a positive, upbeat environment. One on One can be reached at www.1on1basketball.com or, 888-898-4667 or miker@1on1basketball.com.
Park Dale Players – The Park Dale Players has been a fixture in North County children's theater for more than twenty years. We produce original musical comedies for children during intensive two week programs in the summer, fall and spring breaks. Come join the fun and hone your acting, singing and dancing skills while participating in a full scale musical production. For more info, call or email Wendy Woolf (944-3551, wendywoolf@gmail.com)
Reading S.T.A.R.S.- Kids really CAN have fun learning phonics, the basics of reading and spelling! Let us motivate your child to succeed in reading with our unique multi-sensory approach. In both our After-School Enrichment Program and Summer Camps, we offer many fun-filled games, stories and written tasks to enhance children’s reading skills in an environment that is encouraging and non-threatening. For more information about Reading S.T.A.R.S., visit our website at www.county-speech.com or call (619) 574-8181.
Science Adventures - Science Adventures is the nation’s largest and most experienced science program provider. At our fun, interactive at-school Science Clubs, students realize that science is anything but boring! And there’s no lecture required – the fun, hands-on curriculum speaks for itself. Don’t miss this chance to give your child a leg up toward the great things a science career can offer – things like building a better world! For more information about our Cutting-edge curriculum, science themes, take home projects and programs call Natalia Driskill @ 619-587-3846 or visit us at www.ScienceAdventures.com.
Science Club at Capri
Science Club at Olivenhaim Pioneer
Sing 'n Speak Spanish - is a highly interactive fun language program that fully integrates music into a four-year curriculum. Classes include visuals, singing coupled with descriptive movements, humor, puppets, stories, games, activities, and role-playing! Students learn Spanish easily and become enthusiastic about learning a second language. Each lesson is 45 minutes long with a maximum of just 12 children per class. Tuition includes all materials – music CD’s, songbooks, workbooks and prizes. For more information refer to our website, www.singnspeak.com or call 619-223-2508.
Sing 'n Speak Spanish at El Camino Creek
Sing 'n Speak Spanish at Mission Estancia
Sing 'n Speak Spanish at Ocean Knoll
Sing 'n Speak Spanish at Olivenhain Pioneer
Sing 'n Speak Spanish at Park Dale Lane
Sing 'n Speak Spanish at Paul Ecke Central
Total Golf Adventures - Total Golf Adventures (TGA) is dedicated to introducing today’s youth to one of the most powerful sports of our time. Did you know Tiger Woods, at age 3, shot an incredible 48 for 9 holes? TGA boasts an unprecedented 8:1 instructor to student ratio ensuring the required attention for your child to improve quickly. Best of all the class is conducted on the school grounds and ALL Equipment; clubs, balls, training aids and targets are provided. All students are taught fundamentals to include the required swings, rules and etiquette. The class is held in a fun, safe and nurturing environment that builds confidence, focus, and motor skills which equate to a happy child with great self esteem. Sign up your child to enjoy the newest craze in after school enrichment programs. – Golf at School ! Visit us at www.tga-sd.com or call 760.295.6622 for more information.
Total Golf at LCH
Total Golf at OPE
USA Jump Stars - USA Jump Stars promotes jump rope as a means of creating a healthy body and mind while developing personal values, team spirit and sportsmanship through competition and live performance. Did you like the movie “Jump In”? Learning competitive jump rope tricks is challenging, fun and great exercise! This class will teach single rope, Chinese wheel, two person one rope, traveler, double dutch, and long rope. Contact Melinda Everett at 619-851-6880 or at melindae123@yahoo.com.
Velocity Sports Performance - offers training programs for anyone and everyone, regardless of age, gender, skill level, or athletic or fitness goals. Our core programs are designed for youth, middle school, high school, and elite athletes, as well as adults and teams. Training in small groups ensures maximum one-on-one attention. For further information, contact Velocity Sports at www.velocitysp.com/carlsbad or phone 760-444-0100