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 4 – Block 2 Programs
January 5 - February 13th
Mondays: January 5th-February 9th. There will be no session on Martin Luther King Day, January 19th
Creative Dance with Ms. Smiarowski
AC3's-Kindergarten | 3:30-4:30
Stretch, jump, leap, turn, and create cool new shapes with your body!
This multi-sensory class nurtures creativity, imagination, and joyful expression. Through dance and music, children explore movement concepts, develop motor skills, strengthen the brain and body, and connect with others. The class includes a full body and brain warm-up called the “BrainDance.” We often dance with instruments, scarves, stretchy streamers, and other interesting props. No previous experience is needed, and the class is open to all genders and abilities. My goal is to provide each student with the tools they need to grow and develop through movement.
AC3's-Kindergarten | 3:30-4:30
Stretch, jump, leap, turn, and create cool new shapes with your body!
This multi-sensory class nurtures creativity, imagination, and joyful expression. Through dance and music, children explore movement concepts, develop motor skills, strengthen the brain and body, and connect with others. The class includes a full body and brain warm-up called the “BrainDance.” We often dance with instruments, scarves, stretchy streamers, and other interesting props. No previous experience is needed, and the class is open to all genders and abilities. My goal is to provide each student with the tools they need to grow and develop through movement.
Welcome to RPG Tabletop Games with Ms. Offord
Grades 3-6 | 3:15-4:30
Do you long for adventure, or love telling made-up stories? Do you like imagining you are someone else while you go on quests and explore new worlds with a team of friends at your side? Join the AC After 3 Welcome to TTRPG class to meet with fellow adventurers and game together! We will sample a variety of tabletop games, including Kids on Bikes, Hero Forge, and Dungeons and Dragons. Join us to build characters, solve challenges, meet magical creatures, and explore unknown worlds all from the comfort of a cozy classroom right here at AC. Snacks and game materials will be provided. This class is a prerequisite to join the AC after 3 Dungeons and Dragons clubs for experienced players.
Tuesdays: January 6th - February 10th
♥️❄️Winter Wonderland Crafts with Ms. McEneany❄️♥️
Grades K-5 | 3:30-4:30
Get ready for two months of creative fun! Winter Wonder Crafts is designed for students who love to imagine, explore, and get crafty. In January, we will dive into snow-themed projects—like sparkling snowflakes, snowmen, and fluffy winter creations. Each week brings a new hands-on activity that helps kids learn new art skills while having a blast. February turns festive with Valentine’s Day crafts! Students will create heartfelt cards, friendship gifts, colorful décor, and sweet keepsakes perfect for sharing with someone special. Join me for a winter full of creativity, color, and crafty adventures!
Grades K-5 | 3:30-4:30
Get ready for two months of creative fun! Winter Wonder Crafts is designed for students who love to imagine, explore, and get crafty. In January, we will dive into snow-themed projects—like sparkling snowflakes, snowmen, and fluffy winter creations. Each week brings a new hands-on activity that helps kids learn new art skills while having a blast. February turns festive with Valentine’s Day crafts! Students will create heartfelt cards, friendship gifts, colorful décor, and sweet keepsakes perfect for sharing with someone special. Join me for a winter full of creativity, color, and crafty adventures!
Wednesdays: January 7th - February 11th
Robot Builders presented by the Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Grades 1-5 | 3:30-4:30
Grades 1-5 | 3:30-4:30
Join Brooklyn Robot Foundry for Robot Builders! We’ll blend creativity and STEAM as kids build real working robots each week – complete with lights, sounds, or movement! Through engaging, hands-on lessons, they’ll learn engineering basics, boost problem-solving skill,s and leave every class proud, inspired, and holding their custom creation.
Thursdays: January 8th - February 12th
Raiders of the Lost Pyramids with Ms. King
Grades K-5 | 3:30-4:30
Grades K-5 | 3:30-4:30
Travel back in time and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt! In this hands-on AC After 3, students will uncover the secrets of the pyramids, investigate tomb robbers using hieroglyphs, and even try out the art of mummification with captivating science experiments. Each week brings a new discovery—creating sacred scarabs, digging like real archaeologists, and playing ancient board games. Through hands-on activities, experiments, games, and stories, kids will experience the fascinating world of pharaohs, pyramids, and the mighty Nile River. Get ready to explore, create, and bring history to life! **There will not be a session on February 12th**
Return to DND with Ms. Offord and Mr. Youngblut
Grades 3-6 | 3:15-4:30
Grades 3-6 | 3:15-4:
This AC After 3 session welcomes back students who have attended a previous AC Dungeons and Dragons club, including summer D&D and last year's AC After 3 Dungeons and Dragons clubs. Students will jump into an ongoing campaign-- a shared story where they will use everything they have learned so far about character stats, casting spells, difficulty classes, and ability checks. Characters will begin at level 6! Snacks and game materials will be 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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