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
*Art: 1st-5th Grade
Create art with Miss Shusta!
Dates:
Semester I: Tuesdays, Aug. 27 – Oct. 8 from 3:15-4:15 p.m. (WE’RE SORRY, BUT THIS HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED)
Semester II: Wednesdays, Mar. 25 – May 13 from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Grades: 1st thru 5th
Fee: $125
Located in the Lower School Art Classroom
*Basketball with Coach Stephenson: 4th-7th Grade
Open to all girls and boys 4th-7th grade not playing for the school team. Session will be 8 weeks on Monday and Thursday from 3:20-4:30 p.m. starting the week of Jan 14th and ending March 5th. We will use the outdoor courts on the LS campus and will need to be picked up at the lower school circle drive.
Attendees will learn why physical fitness is important, as well as basketball skills, drills, and game rules.
Monday or Thursday only: $85
Monday and Thursday: $130
*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: Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
- Semester I: Sep. 5 – Nov. 14, no meeting on Oct. 31
- Semester II: Jan. 16 – Mar. 26, no meeting on Mar. 19
Cost: $150 each session
*Girls on the Run: 3rd-5th Grade
Girl Scouts
Contact Malia Bakken to learn more: mkpg86@gmail.com
*Gymnastics: K-4th Grade
Who: Grades K-4
When: Tuesdays, Oct. 15 – Dec. 17, no meeting on Nov. 25
Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $125
In the West Lounge
*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: 3:00-4:15 p.m.
- Semester I: Wednesdays, Sept. 18 – Oct. 23
Cost: $125
In the STEM Classroom
*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: Semester I, Wednesdays and every other Monday starting on Sep. 4.
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 p.m. in Mrs. LoRusso’s STEM Classroom
Cost: $250
Limit of 10 students
*Mad Science: K-4th 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-4
When:
- Semester I: Wednesdays, Oct. 30 – Dec. 9 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
- Semester II: Wednesdays, Jan. 15 – Feb. 19 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $125
In the STEM Classroom
*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: 4th-7th Grade
When: Thursdays, Apr. 2 – May 14, from 3:00-4:00 p.m., no meeting on Apr. 16
Cost: $100
In the STEM Classroom
Limited to 16 students.
*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 (K-3rd Grade)
When: Mondays from 3:00-4:00 p.m., Semester I and II
Semester I
- $150 for 14 weeks: Aug. 26 – Dec. 9
- $100 for 7 weeks:
- Session A: Aug. 26 – Oct. 14
- Session B: Oct. 21 – Dec. 9
- No meeting on Sept. 2 and Nov. 25
Semester II
- $150 for 14 weeks: Jan. 13 – May 11
- $100 for 7 weeks:
- Session A: Jan. 13 – Mar. 9
- Session B: Mar. 23 – May 11
- No meeting on Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 16, and Apr. 13
Tennis (4th-7th Grade)
Who: 4th-7th Grade, if a 3rd grader is advanced enough they may join this after school activity.
When: Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m., Semester I and II
Semester I
- $165 for 15 weeks: Aug. 27 – Dec. 10
- $100 for 7 weeks:
- Session A: Aug. 27 – Oct. 8
- Session B: Oct. 22 – Dec. 10
- No meeting on Nov. 25
Semester II
- $200 for 17 weeks: Jan. 14 – May 11
- $125 for 8 weeks:
- Session A: Jan. 14 – Mar. 3
- Session B: Mar. 24 – May 12
- No meeting on Mar. 17
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
