Auxiliary Programs

Program Description: This program empowers students with an entrepreneurial mindset to run their very own“business” – drawing from such disciplines as marketing, finance and strategy, in a supportive environment fostering teamwork. From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits, students have fun while developing business savvy!

Session Dates (Wednesdays):

September 6, 13, 20, 27

October 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 3:10-4:10 pm

Age/Gender: 3rd-5th grade, Coed

Cost: $275
Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor:  Spark Business Academy Staff

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 2023 to provide the opportunity for Lower and Middle 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 will register all students in one session and then divide them based on their experience level.

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):

September 5, 12, 19, 26

October 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: 3:15-4:15 pm
Location: Ravenscroft Lower School 
Age/Gender: 1st-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $275

 

Middle School Session Dates (Tuesdays):

September 5, 12, 19, 26

October 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: 3:30-4:30
Location: Ravenscroft Middle School
Age/Gender: 6th-8th, Coed

Cost: $275

Instructor: Dragon Knight Chess Staff

Program Description: Learn the art of persuasion! Students work in rotating groups and practice their debating skills in a supportive environment, including developing arguments, issuing rebuttals, providing examples, rebuilding their case and summarizing points of view. Students learn to think on their feet and enhance their public-speaking skills, gaining self-confidence in the process

Session Dates (Wednesdays): 

September 6, 13, 20, 27

October 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 3:25-4:30 PM

Age/Gender: 6th-8th grade, Coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Middle School

Instructor:  Spark Business Academy Staff

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 Session Dates

October 16, 18, 24, 26

Time: 3:00-4:15 PM

Age/Gender: Kindergarten-3rd Grade, Coed

Location: Lower School Circle

Cost: $200

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.

Program Description: In this “inventive” program, students design and create solutions to problems, teaming up to identify the need for a new invention, and producing real structures and solutions. In one STEM challenge, students build bridges using a variety of materials and experiment with how much weight they can hold. Students will also learn about famous inventors, and discuss how inventions improve our lives.

Session Dates (Thursdays):

September 7, 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

Time: 3:10-4:10 PM

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

Cost: $295

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor:  Spark Business Academy Staff

Program Description: Do you like to shop until you drop? Join SPARK Little Shoppers to get your fill at the marketplace! Students partake in experiential bartering and purchasing to internalize key concepts pertaining to money choices, budgeting, and needs versus wants. Students analyze marketing power, put their cashier computing skills to the test, and create their own unique shops to showcase to their peers.

Fall Session Dates (Wednesdays):

September 6, 13, 20, 27

October 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 3:10-4:10 PM 

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

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor:  Spark Business Academy Staff

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- September 5-8

Session #2- September 18-21

Session #3- October 2-5

Session #4- October 16-19

 

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: K-5th Grade, Coed

*Pre K Sessions will be offered in the Spring of 2024

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. 

*Due to high demand for Swim academy, we are asking everyone to please register for one only week. Please contact Dan Ressner if you would like to register for an extra week* 

 

Program Description: Learn the art of persuasion! Students work in rotating groups and practice their debating skills in a supportive environment, including developing arguments, issuing rebuttals, providing examples, rebuilding their case and
summarizing points of view. Students learn to think on their feet and enhance their public-speaking skills, gaining self-confidence in the process

Session Dates (Thursdays):

September 7, 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

Time: 3:15-4:15 PM

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

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor:  Spark Business Academy Staff

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):

November 2, 9,16,30

December 7 and 14

Time: 3:00-4:10 PM

Age/Gender: K-2nd grade, coed

Cost: $250

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor: Play-well Teknologies Staff

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 (Mondays): 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4

Time: 3:15-4:30 pm

Age/Gender: 1st-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $200
Location: Middle School Art Classroom

Instructor: Jen Lam

Program Description: Learn to draw cartoon characters using basic drawing skills! Instruction and pace are designed to fit any level of artistic ability. Instructions are easy to follow and the structure of the class is designed to maximize success. No experience necessary! A wide range of characters will be taught and will include familiar faces from Disney/Pixar, Star Wars, Harry Potter, movies, TV shows, and video games!

Session Dates (Wednesdays):
November 8, 15, 29

December 6, 13

Time: 3:10-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: 2nd-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $175
Location: Lower School IDE Lab

Instructor: Danny Carlson

Program Description: Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Students also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, students explore financial decisions they will
have to make in the future.

Session Dates (Wednesdays):

November  8 ,15, 29

December 6 and 13

Time: 3:00-4:10 PM

Age/Gender: 3rd-5th Grade coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor: Spark Business Academy Staff

Program Description: Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Students also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, students explore financial decisions they will
have to make in the future.

Session Dates (Tuesdays):

November 7, 14, 21, 28

December 5 and 12

Time: 3:15-4:15 PM

Age/Gender: 6th-8th grade, Coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Middle School

Instructor: Spark Business Academy Staff

Program Description: Join Ms. Hand and Ms. Barrett for some hands-on mindful crafting! Students will use their creativity to build and design crafts in a calm and stress-free environment. Some of the crafts include flower pot painting, glitter jars, and macrame. There is no experience required. When students experience mindfulness we give them the tools they need to build confidence and cope with stress! All supplies and materials are included in the registration fee-just bring a snack and a water bottle each week. 

Session Dates (Tuesdays):

November 14, 21, 28

December 5th

Time: 3:00-4:10 pm

Age/Gender: 4th-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $220
Location: Kristin Barrett's Room 113

Instructor: Sydney Hand and Kristin Barrett

Program Description: Earn, save, spend, donate! Through math games and hands-on activities kids learn about these and other key financial concepts like money, budgeting and saving.Students will also learn the basic concepts of philanthropy and donating to charity. And,everyone will make their very own piggy bank to take home!

Session Dates (Wednesdays):

November 8, 15, 29

December 6 and 13

Time: 3:00-4:10 PM

Age/Gender: PreK-2nd grade coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor: Spark Business Academy Staff

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):

November 2, 9, 16, 30

December 7 and 14

Time: 3:00-4:10 PM

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

Cost: $250

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor: Play-well Teknologies Staff

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 (Thursdays):

November 2, 9, 6, 30
December 7 and 14

Time: 3:10-4:10 pm

Age/Gender:  3rd-5th grades, Coed

Cost: $200
Location: Winston Library

Instructor: Emily Zeblo and Jessica Ortolano

 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):

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, & 15

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender:  Kindergarten-2nd Grade, Coed

Cost: $199

Location: Winston Library

Instructors: Emily Zeblo and Jessica Ortolano

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Program Description: Welcome to the Artfully Creative Curators, where we foster a love of art and appreciation of Ravenscroft’s The Hugh Morton, Jr. Art Collection, which includes over 90 art pieces cultivated since 1996. Visual Arts faculty members collaborate with a select group of middle and upper school students who form the Morton Committee to facilitate projects linked to our art collection that curate art appreciation and artistic development. With the help of the Morton Committee, we will select a piece or two from our collection and create art inspired by the chosen artists using a variety of artistic materials and creative techniques. At the end of this program, artists will take home the projects they created! Please join us for some artistic collaboration and creative curation!

Students are encouraged to bring a snack and a water bottle.

Program Dates (Wednesdays): 

January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 28
March 6

Program Cost: $250

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

Location: LS Fine Arts Center, Mrs. Karpowitz's Room

Program Instructors:

Amelia Karpowitz has been an Art instructor at Ravenscroft since 2015! She has had the privilege to teach all Lower School grades and loves teaching 3rd-5th grade Art this year! She received her Bachelor’s of Art degree from Brigham Young University and her Masters in Art Education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She enjoys watching movies and TV shows, reading books, practicing yoga, baking, and snuggling with her cat Scout when she is not working. She also enjoys playing board games and traveling with her husband, Joel, who is also a teacher here at Ravenscroft in the Upper School.

Kristen Callaghan has taught PK-2nd grade Art at Ravenscroft since 2019! She received her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from High Point University. She enjoys creating, getting messy, and experimenting with art. When Mrs. Callaghan is not teaching, she enjoys playing with her puppy, Willow, playing video games with her husband, and traveling!

Morton Committee Facilitators:

The Morton Committee is a select group of students from grades 5-12 who collaborate throughout the year to select pieces of art to add to The Hugh Morton, Jr. Art Collection. Each year, the Morton Committee visits different art venues and selects a piece of art to add to the permanent collection. We value this collection for its ability to enrich the lives of students, families, and faculty in our Ravenscroft community. The individual pieces of art are also used as teaching tools to explain different techniques and styles of art to our students.

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Program Description: This PreK and K Cheer Clinic will provide your little cheerleader the opportunity to work alongside the Varsity Cheerleaders and learn basic cheerleading skills through fun and play. Your little cheerleader will get picked up once school is dismissed and walked to the Lower School Gym, once there we will have a light snack and then get to work on cheerleading skills, we will then break again to get ready for the game and also have another light snack.

Once ready for the game we will walk to the Olander building where we will cheer on the Lady Ravens basketball team. Your little cheerleader will then perform their routine between 1st and 2nd quarter of the game. After they are finished with their performance Coach Womble will escort everyone out of the gym where you will then be able to pick up. 

Program Date: Wednesday, January 31

Program Time: 3:00- 5:45 pm

Age/Gender: Pre K and Kindergarten, Coed

Program Cost: $50 (All participants will receive a T-Shirt and Bow)

What to Bring: Black Athletic shorts, athletic shoes, water bottle, two snacks

Program Instructors:  Samantha Womble joined the Ravenscroft community in 2022. She currently serves as the Head Coach for the Varsity Cheerleading team. Crystal Garris has served as the Head Coach of the JV Cheerleading team for multiple years, she is currently a Pre-Kindergarten instructor and runs the Spirit Team summer camp.

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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 Winter Session Dates:

Session #1- 2/27-3/1

Session #2- 3/4-3/8 (No session on 3/5/24)

Session #3- 3/12-3/15

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: K-5th Grade, Coed

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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*Due to typically high demand for the Swim academy, we are asking everyone to please register for one only week. Please contact Dan Ressner if you would like to register for an extra week* 

Program Description: This after school club presents a calm and relaxed environment where your student 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 creating glitter jars.

Winter Session Dates(Tuesdays):
1/16-3/12, No Program Feb 20th

Location: Kindergarten Center- Mrs. Britton's Classroom

Cost: $275

Grade/Gender-K-1st Grade, Coed

Time: 3:10-4:10 pm

Program Instructors: Megan Britton

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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 and Middle 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 will register all students in one session and then divide them based on their experience level.

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 Winter Session Dates (Tuesdays):
1/16-3/12 No program on Feb. 20th
Time: 3:15-4:15 pm
Location: Ravenscroft Lower School 
Age/Gender: Kindergarten-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $275

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Program Description: Fun on the farm earns money at the market! Students learn how farm stand favorites are grown and raised and brought to local farm stands at their peak of freshness and flavor. Develop healthy eating habits while learning where our food comes from, how it is grown, and the people and jobs involved in the process. Students grow tomato seedlings and sell them at their very own farm stand – raising money for a charity of their choice!

Session Dates (Wednesdays):

1/17-3/6, 2024, no program on Feb. 21

Time: 3:00-4:00 PM

Age/Gender: K-1st Grade coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor: Spark Business Academy Staff

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Program Description: Do you love acting, props, skits and want to learn the business of theater? Join this hands-on and theatrical camp where you'll learn about skits, financing a production, the production planning process and more! This is a great opportunity to  showcase your acting and theater skills while developing business savvy.

Session Dates (Mondays):

1/22-3/4, 2024, no program on Feb. 19

Time: 3:00-4:00 PM

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

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor: Spark Business Academy Staff

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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 (Wednesdays): 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8

Time: 3:15-4:30 pm

Age/Gender: 1st-5th Grade, Coed

Cost: $250
Location: Middle School Art Classroom

Instructor: Jennifer Lam, Middle School Art Teacher

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Program Description: Embark on a journey where robotics meets excitement and innovation ignites! Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of Sphero – the spherical robot that's ready to unleash your creativity and challenge your skills. From coding challenges through Sphero Edu App to thrilling obstacle courses, get ready to code, control, and conquer with Sphero by your side. Let's spark your passion for technology and make this summer one for the books – because with Sphero, the fun never stops! Some thrilling Sphero activities would be the Sphero Obstacle Course Challenge, which is designing a dynamic obstacle course using everyday materials like cardboard, ramps, and tunnels. Students will program their Spheros to navigate through the course, testing their coding skills and agility. Sphero Dance Party: Turn up the music and let the Sphero robots groove to the beat! Students will program their Spheros to perform synchronized dance routines, choreographed moves, and lighting effects for an epic dance party extravaganza. Sphero Spy Mission: Create an exciting spy-themed mission where students must use their Spheros to navigate through a maze of obstacles, collect intel, and complete covert missions. It's a high-stakes adventure that will test their coding skills and problem-solving abilities. Watch this video to learn more about Sphero.

Session Dates (Tuesdays): 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

Time: 3:15-4:30 pm

Age/Gender: 6th-8th Grade, Coed

Price: $275

Location: Keim Center, Computer Lab

Instructor: Mariam Elias, Upper School Computer Science and IDE Instructor

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Program Description: In this “inventive” program, students design and create solutions to problems, teaming up to identify the need for a new invention, and producing real structures and solutions. In one STEM challenge, students build bridges using a variety of materials and experiment with how much weight they can hold. Students will also learn about famous inventors, and discuss how inventions improve our lives.

Session Dates (Thursdays): 3/14, 3/21, 3/28,  4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

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

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor:  Spark Business Academy

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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.

Spring 2024 Session Dates

Session #1- March 5, 6, 12 and 13

Session #2- April 9, 10, 16, and 17.

Time: 3:00-4:15 PM

Age/Gender: Kindergarten-3rd Grade, Coed

Location: Lower School Circle

Cost: $200

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: Do you like to shop until you drop? Join SPARK Little Shoppers to get your fill at the marketplace! Students partake in experiential bartering and purchasing to internalize key concepts pertaining to money choices, budgeting, and needs versus wants. Students analyze marketing power, put their cashier computing skills to the test, and create their own unique shops to showcase to their peers.

Session Dates (Tuesdays): 3/12, 3/19, 3/26,  4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

Age/Gender: Kindergarten-2nd Grade, Coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Lower School

Instructor:  Spark Business Academy

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Program Description: How would you like to be the boss of Apple or Amazon for a day? In this junior leadership program, you can! Students act as CEOs for leading companies and work in groups to make strategic recommendations to address real business issues. Case studies include popular companies, such as Coke, McDonald's, Under Armour, Nike, Tesla, Uber and more!

Participants will enhance their problem-solving skills, develop business savvy, and cultivate a strategic mindset as future business leaders.

Session Dates (Wednesdays): 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8

Time: 3:15-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: 6th-8th Grade, Coed

Cost: $275

Location: Ravenscroft Middle School

Instructor:  Spark Business Academy

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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 (Thursdays): 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16 (Race Day)

*No Session on 5/2/24 due to Moonlight Math

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

*Students will be picked up at Back Carpool at the conclusion of the program

Age/Gender: 2nd-5th Grade, Female

Price: $225

Location: Lower School Gym & Holding Circle

Instructor: Amber Sullivan, 3rd Grade Teacher

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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 are rotated monthly to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas!

Session Dates (Mondays): 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

*Students will be picked up at Front Carpool at the conclusion of the program

Age/Gender: Kindergarten-2nd Grade, Coed

Price: $250

Location: Lower School

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

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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

Spring Session Dates:

Session #1- March 25-28

Session #2- April 15-17, 19

Session #3- April 22-25

Session #4- May 6-9

Session #5- May 13, 15-17

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: K-5th Grade, Coed

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: Girls Lacrosse Intramurals is designed to help teach the sport of lacrosse to Lower & Middle School girls through activities, drills and adapted games. The primary focus of this program is to ensure that participants will have fun while becoming familiar with the fundamental skill set that all players possess in the "Fastest Game on Two Feet."

This program is open to players of all skill levels, including beginners.The participants will be experiencing skill drills, playing "soft" lacrosse, and other adapted games to learn fundamental skills and basics. 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 (Mondays):
September 11, 18

October 2, 9, 16 , 30

Time: 3:15-4:15 pm

**PLEASE NOTE: Coach Gallagher will meet the registered Lower School participants at the end of the school day at the Lower School front entrance and escort them to Field #5 for the program.  Middle School participants will get to the field by themselves at the end of their school day (3:15 pm). Parents will need to pick up their child from the field or Parking Lot C, at the end of the session.

Age/Gender:  4th-6th grade, Girls

Cost: $175                    

Program Instructor:  Josh Gallagher is currently the Head Coach of the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team. He brings 14 years of experience coaching girls lacrosse. Coach Gallagher has been an assistant coach for the girl's lacrosse program at Ravenscroft for the past five years, contributing to our successes in numerous conference championships and the 2019 run to the state finals. Before coming to Ravenscroft, he was the assistant coach for the girl's lacrosse team at Wakefield High School, working primarily with the goalies and running the defense. That program also won several conference championships and made it to the state semifinals in 2016. During that time, Coach Gallagher was also affiliated with Rival Lacrosse of North Carolina, coaching a travel team for three years and assisting with the fall instructional programs that teach the basics of lacrosse to interested athletes from kindergarten through eighth grade. As many of you know, Coach Gallagher has deep ties to the Ravenscroft school community. He teaches in the Middle School and is the chair of the Social Studies Department.

Program Description:  The football intramural program is open to all students in the 4th-6th grades. The program is designed for students of all skill levels, the program teaches basic skills and allows students to play one-hand touch games, while emphasizing team building and the competencies outlined by our Citizen Leader Framework.

Coached by trained members of Head Football Coach Jim Gibbons’s Varsity and JV programs, students will be grouped by grade and skill level for game play

Session 1 (4th-5th grade)

Dates: Tuesdays (September 5, 12, 19, 26)

Session 2 (6th grade) 
Dates: Tuesdays (October 3, 10, 17)

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm (Session 1); 3:15-4:15 pm (Session 2)

Gender: Coed

Cost: $100  

Instructor:  Jim Gibbons joined Ravenscroft in 2008 as an Assistant Athletic Director for Technical Services. He is the head coach of the varsity football and baseball teams, 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.

Program Description: A new intramural program for 2023, this program 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!

Program Dates: 
September 6, 11, 18

October 4, 9, 16

Age/Gender: 4th-6th grade, Coed

Time: 3:15-4:15 pm

**PLEASE NOTE: Coach Welch will meet the registered Lower School participants at the end of the school day at the Lower School Circle (near the LS Gym) and escort them to Field #5 for the program.  Middle School participants will get to the field by themselves at the end of their school day (3:15 pm). Parents will need to pick up their child from the field or Parking Lot C, at the end of the session.

Cost: $175                        

Program Instructor:  William Welch recently joined Coach Dan Ressner's Varsity Boys Soccer coaching staff. Coach Welch was born in Raleigh, NC and played Club soccer in addition to playing at North Raleigh Christian Academy, where he won two state championships (2016 and 2017). After his time at NRCA, he went on to play 4 years of Division 1 soccer at the Virginia Military Institute, where he studied Business and Economics. In addition to coaching at Ravenscroft, Coach Welch currently works at Cisco Cybersecurity in Marketing.

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 intramural program we will have a performance during halftime of the Varsity Girls Basketball 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 (Wednesdays): 
January 10, 17, 24, 31

Age/Gender: 4th-6th grade, Coed

Time: 3:15-5:15 pm

Program Location: LS Gym

Cost: $125

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

What should I bring: Water bottle, snack

What should I wear on performance day (1/31/23): black athletic shorts, T-Shirt provided, bow provided, and athletic shoes. 

*At the conclusion of the sessions on January 10, 17, and 24, Pick up will be at the Lower School back carpool area.         

Program Instructors:  Samantha Womble joined the Ravenscroft community in 2022. She currently serves as the Head Coach for the Varsity Cheerleading team. Crystal Garris has served as the Head Coach of the JV Cheerleading team for multiple years, she is currently a Pre-Kindergarten instructor and runs the Spirit Team summer camp.

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Program Description: Ravenscroft intramural basketball is a program focused on individual skill development. Through drills and adapted games, young players will improve their skills and understanding of concepts. By working on the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, passing and scoring we want every player to have fun, learn the finer points of the sport, and enjoy learning the game of Basketball.

Session Dates (Tuesdays): 3/12,  3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

*Final Session (5/7/24) will be held in the Warner Main Arena

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: 4th-6th Grade, Male

Price: $200

Location: Cox Court

Instructor: Corwin Davis '01, Assistant Coach for for JV and Varsity Boys Basketball

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Program Description: Boys Lacrosse Intramurals is designed to help teach the sport of lacrosse to Lower & Middle School boys through activities, drills and adapted games. The primary focus of this program is to ensure that participants will have fun while becoming familiar with the fundamental skill set that all players possess in the "Fastest Game on Two Feet."

This program is open to players of all skill levels, including beginners. The participants will be doing skill development drills, playing "soft" lacrosse, and other adapted games to learn fundamental skills and basics. 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 (Wednesdays): 3/13, 3/20, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 4/31, 5/8 

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: 4th-6th Grade, Male

Price: $200

Location: Field #5 & Auxiliary Gym

Instructor: Jacob Williams, Assistant Coach, Varsity Boys Lacrosse

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Program Description: During the girls' intramural basketball sessions, participants will engage in activities designed to enhance and improve skills in all areas associated with the game of basketball.  Basic game rules and strategies will be covered and implemented into small-sided gameplay.  Drills, games, and individual challenges will be modified to accommodate all skill levels.  The ultimate goal is to develop individual and team skills, and foster an appreciation and continued enjoyment of the game of basketball.

Session Dates (Mondays): 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: 4th-6th Grade, Female

Price: $200

Location: Cox Court

*Final Session (5/6/24) will be held in the Warner Main Arena

Instructor: David Myers, has coached basketball for over 25 years, including 15 as the Ravenscroft Girls’ MS Green team coach.  While in that position, he compiled a record of 202-37, including two undefeated seasons.  He has taught PE at Ravenscroft for 19 years, serving as Department Co-Chair for 18 years.  Coach Myers has a passion for working with young athletes, helping them develop the skills necessary to be successful in their chosen sport.  

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Program Description: Join Coach Chaitin for the Ravenscroft intramural softball program which is designed for 4th-6th grade, beginner to intermediate (0-2 years experience) level players. Players will be taught softball fundamentals with a strong focus on FUN and building excitement for softball.  Players will get an introduction to technical instruction in throwing, fielding, base running, and hitting.  Additionally, the basics of balance, movement, speed, and strength, applicable across all sports, will be taught.  By the end of the program, players will begin putting together the concepts of competitive gameplay for their age and skill level competition.  

Session Dates (Tuesdays): 3/12, 3/19, 3/26,  4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

*Participants are invited to attend the Varsity Girls Softball game on 4/26*

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: 4th-6th Grade, Female

Price: $200

Location: Softball Field (Field #5)

Instructor: Jeremy Chaitin, Ravenscroft PE Instructor & Coach

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Program Description: The Ravenscroft intramural volleyball program is designed for 4th-6th grade, beginner to intermediate (1-2 years experience) level players. Players will be taught volleyball fundamentals with a strong focus on FUN and building excitement for the sport of volleyball.  Players will get an introduction to technical instruction of serving, passing, setting, and hitting.  Additionally, the basics of balance, movement, speed, and strength, applicable across all sports, will be taught.  By the end of the program, players will begin putting together the concepts of multi-touch play and be ready for age and skill-level competition.  

Session Dates (Thursdays): 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9

*No Session on 4/11/24 due to Conferences

Time: 3:00-4:15 pm

Age/Gender: 4th-6th Grade, Female

Price: $200

Location: Auxiliary Gym

Instructor: Jeremy Chaitin, Ravenscroft PE Instructor & JV Girls Volleyball Coach

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