Lower School students at Farragut can be involved in after school activities at all ages and levels from building robots to playing a sport. Cost and dates vary.
All After School Activities with an asterisk (*) requires additional fees.
*Aftercare: PreK-4th Grade
*LEGO Robotics: 4th-7th Grade
LEGO Robotics will participate in the highly competitive FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL). FLL introduces students to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society.
Team Members will:
- Design, build, test and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology
- Apply real-world math and science concepts
- Research challenges facing today’s scientists
- Learn critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills
- Participate in a tournament on a Saturday in January
Who: Grades 4-7
When: Tuesdays and every other Thursday starting on August 28, 2018. The end date depends on the outcome of the final competition. The competition is on a Saturday in January TBA.
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Cost: $250
*Little Jackets Sports Program: K-5th Grade
Each class will consist of an introduction to a sport offered at AFA. If you already know the basic skills, we will work on skill development. This program is coached by our own high school coaches.
Who: Grades K – 5
When: Wednesdays, twice a month, Sept. 5 and 19, Oct. 4 and 17, Nov. 7 and 28, Dec. 12
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $70 and includes a t-shirt, season pass for student and one parent to all home games, and free concession item at all home games.
Minimum of 10 students required.
*Art Club: 1st-15th Grade "Fall is here!"
“Fall is here!” projects will include:
- Harvest scene
- Haunted house
- Mask
- Scarecrow sculpture
- Native American medicine wheel
Who: Grades 1-5
When: Mondays, September 17 – November 5, 2018
Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Cost: $100
*LEGO Bricks: K-3rd Grade
This program provides an extraordinary atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have loads of fun using LEGO® Bricks. The activities are designed to trigger young children’s lively imaginations and build their self-confidence. Our one-hour classes explore architecture, engineering and technology concepts using LEGO® bricks. Students participate sessions focused on exciting themes including Space, Inventions, Famous Buildings, and Natural Disasters. Classes follow the Bricks 4 Kidz® motto: We Learn, We Build, We Play with… LEGO® Bricks. Each child will receive a mini figure that they built.
Who: Grades K-3rd
When: Tuesdays, Sept. 11- Oct. 16, 2018
Time: 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $125
*Ballroom Dancing: K-5th Grade
Ballroom Dancing with Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
Who: Grades K – 5
When: Thursdays, September 20 – November 8, 2018
Time: 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 for the first 4 weeks or $50 for the 8 weeks
*Learn Chinese: 1st-4th Grade
*Tennis: K-3rd / 4th-7th Grade
Come and join Coach Dean for After School Tennis. This club is be geared toward older students but there will be differentiated instruction based on individual ability level. Instruction, drills, and games will all be incorporated into each lesson. Minimum of 7 students.
Tennis (grades K-3)
When: Mondays, Semester I and II
Semester I
- $150 for 14 weeks: Sept. 10-Dec. 17
- $100 for 7 week: Sept. 10-Oct. 22 or Oct. 29 -Dec. 17
- (No practice Thanksgiving week)
Semester II
- $150 for 14 weeks: Jan. 7-May 6
- $100 for 7 week: Jan. 7-Mar. 4 or Mar. 18-May 6
- (No practice on: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 11, and Apr. 22)
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Tennis (grades 4th-7th)
Who: Grades 4-7
When: Wednesdays, Semester I and II
Semester I
- $150 for 14 weeks: Sept. 12-Dec. 19
- $100 for 7 weeks: Sept. 12- Oct. 24 or Oct. 29-Dec. 19
- (No practice Thanksgiving week)
Semester II
- $200 for 17 weeks: Jan. 9-May 8
- $125 for 8 week: Jan 9- Feb. 27 or Mar 20-May 8
- (No practice Spring Break week)
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
*Girls on the Run: 3rd-5th Grade
*Mad Science: K-5th Grade
In Mad Science: Energy, Forces & Flight, students will unlock the secrets of some mysterious chemicals and the reactions they produce. They will find out the shocking truth of electricity, how it is produced and used, and uncover the basic forces of physics through some very cool demonstrations and build-em activities. Students also learn all about wave dynamics in our watery environments and discover the science behind lots of secret magic tricks that they will get to perform themselves. Students will investigate the principles of flight by building and flying model airplanes and become engineers by designing and building their very own structures.
Who: Grades K – 5
When: Tuesdays, Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 2019
Time: 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $125
*Challenge Island: K-3rd Grade
Challenge Island is where engineering meets imagination! It’s a one of a kind enrichment program on the cutting edge of S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Education and 21st Century Learning. Inspired by a popular reality TV show, each semester of Challenge Island takes place on a unique Island where our adventurous tribes tackle high-level thinking and engineering challenges at whimsical weekly destinations.
Who: Grades K – 3
When: Wednesdays, Feb. 27-May 8, 2019 (No class during spring break)
Time: 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Cost: $150 for each 10-week session
*Minecraft: 4th-7th Grade
AFA’s Minecraft Club is designed for students who enjoy all things Minecraft. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a Minecraft expert, we have something for everyone. The club will be using MinecraftEdu software which has additions to the original game to ensure that it is appropriate and educational for all members.
Who: Grades 4-7
When: Wednesdays, April 3 – May 8, 2019
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $100
Limited to 16 students.
Student Council: 3rd-5th Grade
Students, who are nominated by their peers, have the opportunity to practice leadership and responsible decision making in Student Council.
Athletics, Clubs, and Organizations: 6th-7th Grade
6th-7th grade students may try out for Junior Varsity or Varsity athletics.
Naval Pride & Tradition: 6th-7th Grade
Although the Lower School is not able to participate in the NJROTC program, 6th and 7th-grade students are offered the opportunity to join Naval Pride and Tradition, a year-long extracurricular activity.
Naval Pride and Tradition is designed to assist students in learning and valuing naval traditions while developing a sense of pride and responsibility as a future cadet of Admiral Farragut’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) upper school program. Instruction includes the following general areas:
- Mission and Purpose of Admiral Farragut Academy
- Navy Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment
- Proper wearing of the uniform and personal hygiene
- Character traits and development
- Basic close order drill
- Understanding leadership and followership
- Ability to lead a group of their peers
- Why physical fitness is important
Girl Scouts (K-5th Grade)
Meetings on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The first welcome meeting will be Sept 6th.
For information contact: Malia Bakken at mkpg86@gmail.com
*Art Club “Winter Snows and April Flowers”
Create art with Miss Shusta! Projects include a wintry snow scene, a Chinese Year of the Pig collage, a sculptured magical garden, and Ukranian Spring designs.
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 25 – April 15, 2019
Time: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Grades: 1st thru 5th
Fee: $90 for the 7-week session plus $5 materials fee = total $95
