Auxiliary Programs

Program Description:  Let's make some fun art together! We will make paintings, work with clay, make beaded jewelry and more. Projects can be tailored to the skill level of each student. All supplies and materials will be provided, and the students will be able to take all of their work home-their artwork makes great gifts!

At the end of each session, students will be escorted back to LS (back carpool lot) and can be picked up there at 4:30pm.

 Session Dates (Thursdays):

September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17
Time: 3:15-4:30 PM 

Age/Gender: 1st-5th grade

Cost: $250

Location: Fine Arts Center (MS Art Classroom)

Instructor:   Jennifer Lam

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Program Description: Join librarians Mrs. O & Mrs. Z in Winston Library for a hands-on STEAM activity after school.  Students will participate in experiments and art activities inspired by nature or seasonal holidays.  These activities will focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and math!  All supplies and materials are included in the registration fee – just bring a snack and a water bottle each week.

Session Dates (Thursdays):

September 5, 12, 19, 26

October 3, 10, 17

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

Age/Gender: 1st-3rd grade, Coed

Cost: $275
Location: Winston Library

Instructor: Emily Zeblo and Jessica Ortolano

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Program Description: This unique after school program is designed for kids who are still using training wheels or struggling to ride independently on two wheels. Participants will learn to balance, pedal, and riding skills throughout the week. Lessons on bicycle safety will also be a focus for this program.

Fall 2024 Session Dates

 October 15, 16,17,18

Time: 3:00-4:15 PM

Age/Gender: Kindergarten-3rd Grade, Coed

Location: Lower School Circle

Cost: $225

What to Bring: Participants must bring a bike (without training wheels) and a certified helmet. It is also recommended that they bring a snack and drink daily.

*Bikes can be dropped off during morning carpool and stored during the school day, contact Coach Roberts for more information.

Instructor: Roxane Roberts is a Ravenscroft Physical Education Instructor, primarily working with Lower School students. In addition to her teaching responsibilities she has coached soccer, girls lacrosse and field hockey during her time at Ravenscroft. Roxane has been an avid cyclist for many years and looks forward to helping your child gain confidence on their bike.

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Program Description: This after school club presents a calm and relaxed environment where your child can decompress and learn the tools to bring mindfulness into their everyday lives! Students will learn and practice breathing techniques, yoga poses, and tools to focus. In the club students will also engage in mindfulness crafting and activities, such as a nature walk and sensory jars.

Session Dates (Wednesdays):

September 11, 18, 25

October 2, 9, 16, 23

Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location: Kindergarten Building/Mrs Britton's classroom
Age/Gender: K-2nd grade, Coed

Cost: $275

Instructor: Megan Britton

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Program Description: Do you enjoy being creative and resilient? Join Mrs.Callaghan for some fun art! Students will embrace their mistakes and learn how to take creative risks during their time after school. We will start by learning the basic rules of art and trying to take a creative risk as artists. We will create our masterpieces, which will be taken home on the last day of our program. Join us to see how far we can stretch our creativity through our art! Light snacks will be provided. Pick-up will be at the LS back parking lot

Session Dates (Tuesdays):

September 3, 10, 17, 24

October 1, 8

Time: 3:00-4:15 PM

Age/Gender: Pre-K-2nd Grade, Coed

Cost: $260

Location:LS Fine Arts Bldg. (PK-2nd Grade Room)

Instructor: Kristen Callaghan

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Program Description: Running Ravens is a run club that is a fun and active way for girls in grades 2-5 to set goals and cheer one another on while practicing habits of a healthy lifestyle. Students will stretch, play fun movement games, and have time to run or walk laps on our course. At the conclusion of the club, runners will compete in a race on campus. Medals will be awarded to all finishers!

Session Dates (Tuesdays): 

September 3, 10, 17, 24

October 1, 8, 15

Time: 3:00-4:00 PM

Age/Gender: 2nd-5th grade, Female 

Cost: $275

Location: Amber Sullivan's classroom/walk to holding circle 

Instructor: Amber Sullivan

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Program Description: In this ever popular program, all sessions will be a general lesson based on each participant's individual needs. Each participant will receive individualized instruction within the group setting. All sessions will focus on improving stroke technique and all strokes will be covered throughout the 4-day session. There will be some group activities but everything in the program will focus on individual improvement.

*Please Note: Participating Students will be escorted from the L/S to the Finley Center Pool at the conclusion of the school day. Coach Warren and his staff will help them change, if necessary. Parents can come to watch the sessions if they would like to. 

Students that are not picked up from the pool deck will be escorted back to the L/S (back carpool lot) and can be picked up there at 4:15 pm

Current Fall Session Dates:

Session #1: Sept 9, 11, 12, 18
Session #2: Sept 19, 23, 25, 30
Session #3: Oct 1, 2, 3, 7
Session #4: Oct 15, 16, 17, 18

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: K-5th Grade, Coed

*Pre K Sessions will be offered in the Spring of 2025

Cost: $150

Location: Finley Center Pool (Participants will be escorted back to the L/S for pick up at 4:15 pm)

What to Bring: Swimsuit and Towel, Goggles are optional, all other equipment will be provided.

Instructor: Greg Warren has been the Aquatics Director and Head Coach of the boys and girls swim team since 2005. In that time, Coach Warren has been a part of 6 State Championship winning teams. Before coming to Ravenscroft, he swam for UNC-Wilmington and was a nationally ranked age group swimmer while in High School. He has over 30 years experience teaching swimming skills in both the private and group settings. He is an instructor for the American Red Cross and certifies the Ravenscroft Facility, Staff and Coaches in CPR and AED. Coach Warren also teaches swimming in both the lower and middle schools and also teaches a lifeguard training elective in the upper school. 

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Program Description: Join Mrs O and Mrs Z in Winston Library for Super Science Mysteries! Students will develop their problem-solving skills and scientific knowledge as they solve intriguing mysteries using hands-on science investigations. All supplies and materials are included in the registration fee-just bring a snack and water bottle each week. 

Session Dates (Wednesdays):

September 4, 11, 18, 25

October 2, 9, 16

Time: 3:00-4:00 PM

Age/Gender: 3rd-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $250

Location: Winston Library 

Instructor: Emily Zeblo and Jessica Ortolano 

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Program Description: Let your imagination run with with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO building system. 

Session Dates (Thursdays):

10-31/12-12-No program on November 27th

Time: 3:00-4:00 PM

Age/Gender: K-2nd grade, coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor: Play-well Teknologies Staff

Program Description: Students in K-2nd grade will participate in a popular character read-aloud during each session (for example: Star Wars, Bluey, and more!). Following the read-aloud students will engage in play-based learning activities to create, discover, and explore. All materials are included. Students need to bring only a snack and a water bottle.

Session Dates (Thursdays):

10/31-12/19

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: k-2nd grade, Coed

Cost: $250
Location: Winston Library

Instructor: Emily Zeblo and Jessica Ortolano

Program Description: This monstrously marvelous island is filled with mythological beasts, legendary creatures and things that go bump in the night. Dracula’s Blood Drive©, Hydra Head Launch©, Big Foot Treetop Track© and Monster Truck Arena© are just a few of the goosebump-worthy destinations on Monsters and Myths Island.

Session Dates (Wednesdays)
10/30-12/18

Time: 3:25-4:30 pm

Age/Gender:  6th-8th grades, Coed

Cost: $250
Location:  Middle School 

Instructor: Richa Dolia is a former Ravenscroft US Science Instructor. She now works with Challenge Island to bring high quality STEM and STEAM programming to local schools.

Program Description: Join us and embark on a journey of flexible thinking, innovation, and creativity with various crafting materials. All students will have the opportunity to design original artwork and engage positively with their peers. Materials will be provided, so students only need to bring a snack and a water bottle

Session Dates (Wednesdays)

10/30-12/18

Time: 3:00-4:15pm

Age/Gender: 3rd-5th grade, Coed

Cost: $275
Location: Winston Library

Instructors: Emily Zeblo and Jessica Ortolano

Program Description: Chess is a great way for Ravenscroft students to increase their mental agility, concentration, memory, and analytical skills! We are excited to partner with Dragon Knight Chess again in 2024 to provide the opportunity for Lower School students to participate in this session of the Ravenscroft Chess Academy!  

In this program, students will learn chess fundamentals and strategies that enhance learning skills and critical thinking. Novice students and experienced players are encouraged to sign up, as we will have two levels of instruction and available experiences for both groups. We have two separate sessions one for beginners and one for more advanced players, if you are not sure which group is appropriate for your student please contact either dressner@ravenscroft.org or jon@dragonknightchess.com.

Dragon Knight Chess is dedicated to promoting scholastic chess instruction for all young people. Whether you just want to improve your chess knowledge to play with friends or are a serious tournament player, we can help advance your chess skills!

Lower School Session Dates (Tuesdays):
10/29-12/17 
Time: 3:00-4:15 pm
Location: LS Rooms 111 & 109 
Age/Gender: 1st-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $275

Instructors: Jon Schroer and Paul Ascolese from Dragon Knight Chess who have worked with our students for over four years.

Program Description: Join Mrs. Stelling for a photography course specifically designed for middle school students eager to explore their creative side through the lens of a camera. Students will:

1. Master Camera Settings: Learn the essentials of camera functions and settings to capture stunning images. From adjusting exposure to understanding focus, students will gain hands-on photography experience.

2. Engage in Creative Assignments: Express your imagination through a variety of fun and challenging photography projects. Whether it's capturing unique perspectives or experimenting with different styles, these assignments will help students develop their artistic voice.

3. Build a Print Portfolio: Create a personalized portfolio featuring your best work. Students will select their favorite images, and bring home a portfolio of prints.

Session Dates (Wednesdays)
10/30-12/11

Time: 3:15-4:30 pm

Age/Gender:  6th-8th grades, Coed

Cost: $250
Location:  Fine Arts Center- US Art Room #3

Instructor: Erin Stelling, US Art Instructor 

Program Description:  Calling all Pokémon Trainers-in-Training! Ready to embark on an epic Pokémon journey? The Ravenscroft Pokémon Trainer Academy is the ultimate after-school hangout for Pokémon enthusiasts!

Here's what awaits your young Trainer: Level Up Your Card Game Skills: Learn the ropes of the Pokémon Trading Card Game with awesome pre-built decks and become a card master! Bring your deck and trade with friends to build your dream team. Plus, score a new booster pack each week to grow your collection! Unleash Your Inner Creativity: Design your own Trainer card and deck box, and dive into fun Pokémon-themed crafts. From crosswords and puzzles to door hangers and headbands, there's something for every creative spirit! Become a Pokémon Professor: Watch thrilling episodes of the show, show off your knowledge in trivia challenges, and even rock your favorite Pokémon gear on our special dress-up day! And the adventure continues: Gear up for an epic card game tournament with awesome prizes, a movie watch party featuring "Detective Pikachu" with yummy themed snacks, and discover the fascinating science and language behind your favorite Pokémon!

Join the fun every Wednesday, starting October 30th and running thru December 18th (minus Thanksgiving week). This is your chance to make new friends, power up your creativity, and catch 'em all in an unforgettable Pokémon experience! Spaces are filling up fast, so enroll your Trainer today!

Session Dates (Wednesdays)
10/30-12/18

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender:  2nd-5th grade Coed

Cost: $310
Location: Lower School

Instructors: Dominique Taylor, Taylor Carr And Ilham Azim, all Members of the LS Faculty

Program Description: Ravens Dance Troupe is a dance group that will spend weeks learning and performing entertaining hip-hop choreography, incorporating jazz techniques. Participants will work together to perform dance choreography at the school-wide pep rally and possibly a home JV Basketball Game.

Session Dates (Wednesdays)

Session 1: 10/29-12/11-First meeting will be on Tuesday 10/29. Dance Troupe will be on Wednesdays for the remainder of the session. 

Time: 3:15-4:30 pm

Age/Gender:  4th-5th grades, Coed

Cost: $230
Location: Norona Wellness Room (OCSL)

Instructor: Crystal Garris, LS Pre-K Instructor and JV Cheerleading Coach

Program Description: Master your engineering skills with Play Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects and rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as new before and explore your craziest ideas. 

Session Dates (Thursdays):

10/31-12/12

Time: 3:00-4:00 PM

Age/Gender: 3rd-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor: Play-well Teknologies Staff

Program Description: Calling all Swiftes! Do you love Taylor Swift and her music? Then this experience is for you! Get ready to make friendship bracelets, decorate your own guitar, and other Swift inspired crafts. We will get ready for the stage with practicing our stage presence and choreographing our own Taylor Swift songs! Don't forget singing! We will have a blast singing all our favorite Taylor Swift songs! Your child will be ready to set the stage after this experience!

Session Dates (Wednesdays)
10/30-12/11

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

Age/Gender:  2nd-5th grades, Coed

Cost: $225
Location:  LS Fine Arts Annex, PK-3rd Music Room

Instructor: Katie O'Neill

Program Description: This intramural cheer program will provide an opportunity for students to develop cheerleading skills such as motions, cheers, dances, stunts and tumbling. This is a great opportunity for your child to work along side the Varsity Cheerleaders and learn about the sport of cheerleading. At the end of our program we will have a performance during a football game, to give everyone the game day cheerleading experience as well as the option to cheer the whole girls game along side the Varsity Cheerleaders. 

Program Dates (Thursdays): 
September 12, 19, 26 and October 3

Age/Gender: 4th-6th grade, Coed

Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

Program Location: Lower School Gym

Cost: $125

What should I wear: Athletic clothes, Athletic shoes, hair up and away from face

What should I bring: Water bottle, snack

*At the conclusion of the sessions, pick up will be at the Lower School back carpool area.         

Program Instructor:  Samantha Womble joined the Ravenscroft community in 2022. She currently serves as the Head Coach for the Varsity Cheerleading team. 

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Program Description: Ravenscroft Football Coach Jim Gibbons and his staff are excited to offer this program again in the Fall of 2024! During these after-school sessions, they will instruct basic football techniques and fundamentals, including blocking, tackling, catching, and throwing. These sessions will also include agility, change of direction, tracking a ball carrier, and coming to balance. Players will need to have a water bottle, cleats and sneakers in case weather forces us indoors. 

Coaches will pick up the 4th & 5th graders outside the LS gym at 3:00 PM. 6th graders will walk down to the Football Field upon dismissal.

Session Dates (Tuesdays): 

September 10, 17, 24

October 1 and 8

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm 

Location: Field #1

Age/Gender: 4th-6th Grade, Coed

Cost: $150 

Instructor:  Jim Gibbons joined Ravenscroft in 2008 as an Assistant Athletic Director for Technical Services. He is the head coach of the varsity football team, oversees the Student-Athlete Leadership Training program, and is a physical education teacher. Before coming to Ravenscroft, Coach Gibbons spent five years teaching physical education and coaching as an assistant coach for football, wrestling, and baseball at The Westminster Schools (Atlanta, Ga.). Coach Gibbons coached for 13 years collegiately from 1990 to 2002 at Wingate University, The University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, Cornell University, and Ithaca College. Coach Gibbons played football at Ithaca College for Coach Jim Butterfield and was a member of the 1988 Division III National Champions. In 2012, Coach Gibbons completed the process to claim the title of "Certified Athletic Administrator" from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association. Gibbons has also completed NFHS National Certifications for Accredited and Certified Interscholastic Coaching Certifications and completed The NFHS Coach Certification program levels 1, 2, and 3. He is a member of the American Football Coaching Association (AFCA), The National Football Foundation (NFF), The American Baseball Coaching Association (ABCA), The High School Baseball Coaches Association (BCA), and The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). Coach Gibbons holds a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY) and a Master's Degree in Student Personnel Administration from SUNY College at Buffalo.

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Program Description: Current 4th-6th grade girls can enroll in this program to learn and/or improve the fundamental skills of lacrosse. The girls will refine their throwing, catching, and cradling skills while being introduced to more game-like strategies involving shooting and competitive games. The goal of the program is to have the girls gain a better understanding of the sport of lacrosse while enhancing their teamwork, athleticism, and confidence as young female athletes.

Since we are playing "soft" lacrosse, no protective equipment is required. Please bring your own stick, if you have one, if you don't have a stick, one can be provided. 

Session Dates: September 16-19, 2024

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Location: Field #5

Age/Gender:  4th-6th grade, Girls

Cost: $125                    

Program Instructor:  Meegan Horn, is the Assistant Coach of the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team, she also teaches Physical Education for grades 1st-5th. She grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut where she played lacrosse at a very early age. Meegan then played at The Millbrook School (Millbrook, NY), where her senior year Meegan earned the MVP award, breaking the school scoring record. After high school, Meegan played four years at Roanoke College in Salem, VA. Meegan broke the single-season scoring record and caused turnovers record in her senior year. As a coach, Meegan has coached for the past 11 years at New Canaan Country School in New Canaan, CT (two years with fellow Ravenscroft coach Whitney Holmes). She has also coached for the elite club program Sound Lacrosse for the past 10 years, where she has helped many players go on to play at high-level D1 and D3 programs.

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Program Description: This program, which debuted in fall of 2023 and is back again in the fall of 2024, is designed to provide all students in 4th-6th grades training in fundamental soccer skills (ball control, passing, shooting), as well as introducing them to team concepts through drills and adapted gameplay. It is also hoped that the program will help students grow a passion for the game of soccer and aspire to play the Ravenscroft Boys and Girls Soccer programs in the future!

Session Dates: September 16-18

Age/Gender: 4th-6th grade, Coed

Time: 3:15-4:15 pm

Cost: $100                        

Program Instructor:  Sam Borkovic, is currently the Director of Student Athlete well being at Ravenscroft. She was formerly the counselor in the Upper School. Prior to her time at Ravenscroft, Sam worked at a couple of other schools. She also holds a Master's from UNC-Chapel Hill in Education and has been a passionate soccer player for many years.

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Program Description: Current 4th-6th grade girls can sign up for this program to learn and improve the fundamental skills of field hockey. Girls will learn basic skills such as the push pass, sweep and hit as well as offensive and defensive strategies. Each session will also allow girls the opportunity to put those skills to use in a game-like situation. The goal of this program is to prepare athletes to confidently join the Ravenscroft Field Hockey program once they reach 7th grade.

Players are required to have a mouthguard and shinguards. Cleats are recommended but not required. Please bring your own stick, if you have one. If you don't have one, one can be provided.

Session Dates: Monday and Wednesdays
Oct. 28-Nov 25

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Location: Field #5

Age/Gender:  4th-6th grade, Girls

Cost: $200               

Program Instructor:  Meg Cline, Head Coach Varsity Girls Field Hockey

Online Registration will open on Monday, December 16 at 9:00 am

Online Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:00 am