Extracurricular Activities at Zach
At Zach we believe in the importance of giving our students the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. To support that belief, Zach offers School Sponsored Clubs, which are taught and facilitated by a PSD employee. Additionally, outside agencies offer Additional Enrichment Activities, which are separate from School Sponsored Clubs, and are taught and facilitated by the outside agency. In both cases, most classes take place around the school day to ease scheduling concerns for families. Additional Enrichment Opportunities are not sponsored by the school or the District. We are simply providing information regarding these opportunities and are not responsible for or supervising them in any way. Families should work specifically with the Additional Enrichment Opportunities that their student(s) participate in as Poudre School District staff do not oversee their policies and procedures. See below for further description of School Sponsored Clubs and Additional Enrichment Opportunities.
School sponsored clubs and additional enrichment activities will be offered for students during 3 “seasons” over the course of the school year…Fall, Winter, and Spring. These seasons will coincide with the primary breaks on the school calendar to ease scheduling concerns for parents and families.
Seasons:
- Fall: September 3 - November 22; registration window opens August 20th
- Spring: February 3 - May 2; registration window opens January 21st
Registration links for each season will be open on the designated registration window dates. Contact the main office with any questions at 970.488.5100.
School Sponsored Clubs
- Grade levels may be mixed
- Taught by a Zach teacher and/or a PSD employee, such as a tutor or paraprofessional
- All registration and fees are done through SchoolPay, see the link in the table below
- Sessions are typically held right before or after school, easing scheduling concerns for families
- Taught over times that align with major school calendar events and breaks
See below for clubs and enrichments information for the 2024-25 school year
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School Sponsored Clubs |
Grade |
Days, Times & Room | Link to REGISTER and Pay |
Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Green Choir FALL |
2 - 3 |
i. 2nd graders: TUESDAY afternoons 2:30-3:15 p.m. in the music room (Beginning October 8, 2024) ii. 3rd graders: THURSDAY afternoons 2:30-3:25 p.m. in the music room (Beginning October 10, 2024) iii. NO REHEARSAL October 17th (Conferences) iv. COMBINED REHEARSALS: November 21st, December 3rd and December 5th in the Zach Elementary Gym v. CONCERT DATE: Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Zach Elementary Gym |
*REGISTRATION LINK* | $20 |
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Dungeons & Dragons FALL |
4 - 5 |
Dungeons & Dragons Club with Mrs. Fierro on Thursdays In D & D Club, we will explore storytelling, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and cooperation skills. We will work as a group to go on an imaginary adventure and problem solve together as a team. Along the way we may encounter imaginary monsters, treasure, castles, dungeons, and more. If you love being creative, appreciating or creating art, telling or writing stories, or you just want to try something new, D & D Club is for you! |
*REGISTRATION LINK* | No Fee |
Additional Enrichment Opportunities
- Grade levels may be mixed
- Taught and facilitated by an outside agency or company, not an employee of PSD
- All registration and fees are done through the outside agency directly, see the specific link in the table below
- Sessions are typically held after school, easing scheduling concerns for families
- Classes taught over three, 8-10 week seasons, that align with major school calendar events and breaks
- Program questions or concerns should be directed to the club that your student(s) participates in
See below for clubs and enrichments information for the 2024-25 school year
Additional EnrichmentOpportunities |
Grades |
Days, Times & Room |
Link to REGISTER
|
Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Young Rembrandts FALL |
1 - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Wednesdays Art Room |
Is your home overflowing with your child's creative masterpieces? It's time to take their artistic talent to the next level with a Young Rembrandts drawing class! Marvel as their pencils fly across the page, bringing to life everything from delicious taffy apples to charming seasonal scarecrows, and even prickly friends. We're adding a sprinkle of Van Gogh's magic too, with vibrant sunflower sketches that burst off the page. Dive into an art-filled journey where colors pop and imaginations soar. Enroll your budding artist today and watch their creativity blossom into stunning works of art! |
$180/12-wk session, installment plan available |
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Play-Well Lego FALL |
K - 1 |
2:23 - 3:45 Monday |
Dates: 9/9/2024 - 12/9/2024 (Ten [10] Classes) Omit Dates: 9/23, 10/7, 11/11, 11/25 Curriculum: Adventures in STEM with LEGO® Materials Course description: Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated per session to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system. |
$210 |
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Play-Well Lego FALL |
2 - 5 |
2:23 - 3:45 Wednesdays
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Fall 2024 Wednesday's Enrichment Session #1: Dates: 9/4/2024 - 10/16/2024 (Seven [7] Classes) Curriculum: STEM Explorations with LEGO® Materials Course 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 seasonally 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. Fall 2024 Wednesday's Enrichment Session #2: Dates: 10/23/2024 - 12/11/2024 (Seven [7] Classes) Omit Dates: 11/27/2024 |
$147 |
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Chessmates FALL |
1 - 5 |
2:23 - 3:23 Tuesdays
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Our chess instructors teach lesson plans each week about Openings, Middle Games and Endgames. Players will learn how to think ahead, play smart and beat their parents at chess! In Chess Club, we work to create an environment where the kids enjoy learning and playing chess, incorporating fun activities, prizes and time for 1 on 1 chess. Our Chess Club works for all skill levels. |
$144/semester $240/year |
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Science, STEM, & Stories FALL |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Tuesdays |
Come join Ms. Johnson (former Zach math teacher) for Science, STEM, and Stories!! This enrichment class is designed for all students (K-5) who enjoy hands-on activities, collaborating with peers and diving into STEM learning. Each session will include a read aloud and a unique STEM challenge or science experiment related to the story. This Fall, students will engage in STEM and Science activities connected to weather and famous inventions. This class is open to all students grades K-5. Challenges will be collaborative, and students will have the opportunity to problem solve and create together. The Fall classes will be offered on Tuesdays after school from 2:23-3:30. QUESTIONS? Please reach out to Ms. Johnson: kaylie.gonzales@gmail.com |
$250 |
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Robotics and Coding FALL |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Mondays |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Foster problem solving and logical thinking skills Teach engineering and science concepts Reinforce good citizenship and behaviors Enhance self-confidence and a love for learning QUESTIONS:720-432-7333; INFO@CRESTCOMPUTING.COM |
$149 |
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Acting Academy - Acting Workshop by NoCo Tutoring & Enrichment FALL |
K-5 |
2:23 - 3:25 Tuesdays 3-5 & Thursdays K-2 Room 101 |
Build confidence, learn the ins and outs of theatre, and have a blast at Acting Academy! This engaging class will cover all the major elements of theatre, as well as build and perform a final short play! Grow, learn, and unleash your imagination with us! |
3rd - 5th Grades (12 weeks) $265 K-2nd Grades (11 weeks) $245 |
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Yoga Fun; hosted by Future Hearts, Minds, & Dreamers FALL |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Thursdays |
Teaching mindfulness to youth can create calm, level headed future leaders but who says we can’t have fun while doing it? This supportive introduction to Yoga and Mindfulness is designed for kids in grades PreK-12th. Participants enjoy access to fun, engaging classes that teach the basics of good health habits, mindful awareness, and positive perceptions. Through this session, participants practice breathing exercises, yoga poses, visualizations, relaxation activities, and we couldn’t call it fun without games! Our educated instructors teach resilience, empowering students through the toughest and most mundane experiences in life. Mats are not provided. |
$154 |
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FALL |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:55 Wednesdays 09/18 10/16 11/20 2/19 3/26 4/16 |
Blooming Girls provides a safe and inspiring environment for girls aged 5-12 years old, where they can develop life skills needed to reach their highest potential. Blooming Girls will be held at Zach once a month starting in September through May. The themes for the following school year are: September: Friendship October: Face your Feelings November: Attitude of Gratitude February: Love Yourself March: Manners April: Girl Power |
$105/fall semester $105/spring semester $175/year Scholarship available by request. |
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The Cheer and Dance Connection FALL |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Thursdays
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CALLING ALL ZACH ELEMENTARY CHEERLEADERS! The Cheer and Dance Connection is ready for Zach Elementary. Ready, OK! Kids will flip over this high-energy Recreational Cheer/Dance Team. If your child is looking for a fun way to learn dances, tumbling, jumps and stunting through sportsmanship and teamwork, this Zach Team is for you. This session will include one or more performances. Thursdays, September 5th - November 21st (No class October 31st) |
11 week session $155.00 per cheerleader Optional Zach Cheer t-shirt / $20.00 |
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Mad Science FALL |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Mondays 9/30, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/18 |
NASA-Academy of Future Space Explorers: Developed in partnership with NASA, this engaging enrichment program is truly out of this world! Investigate asteroids, comets, meteors and other forms of space phenomena! Students will explore these concepts and more in this exciting program that will take us to infinity and beyond without even leaving the classroom! Skip Dates: 10/7, 11/11 |
$99 |
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Soulful Seeds Art and Mindfulness Workshops FALL |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 4:00 Wednesdays |
Join our after-school art classes designed to introduce engaging mindfulness tools and practices that cultivate social-emotional development, confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset. Each class includes hands-on creative projects that enhance learning and reinforce the lesson by integrating it into unique, artistic creations. Our workshop themes align with the natural rhythms of the world around us, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of nature and ourselves. A light and healthy snack and all supplies are provided. |
$200/8 week session |
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Uno, Dos, Tres, Español Without Stress FALL |
K - 2 |
2:23 - 3:25 Tuesdays |
Learning Spanish has never been so much fun! Our Let's Play Spanish School Club is packed with interactive games, songs and stories that allow students to experience language in a completely comprehensible, fun and engaging way. Designed for beginners, these classes will provide your kids with the basic concepts and vocabulary to get started in their journey to learn Spanish while fostering an enthusiasm for language learning. |
$180/12 week session |
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Nature Inspired Visual Arts; hosted by Future Hearts, Minds, and Dreamers FALL |
3 - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Tuesdays |
This class encourages students to get outside in order to be creative. We'll use leaves sticks, stones and other natural objects that we find in the environment to create self-portraits and mandalas. We'll also try our hands at storytelling using rocks, creating sun prints with specially treated paper, and for older students, using natural objects and a hammer to dye cotton fabric. Participants must provide materials. Materials Needed: - watercolor paper, at least 100 sheets of 9x12 - colored pencils for each student - Pen or pencil for drawing and writing - writing paper for each student - disposable camera (optional) |
$168 |
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Mandarin FALL |
1 - 5 |
2:23 - 3:25 Mondays & Tuesdays |
Welcome to the After-School Mandarin Club, where beginners embark on an exciting journey into the world of Mandarin Chinese! Our club is designed for those new to the language, focusing on the basics to build a strong foundation. We’ll learn essential vocabulary, explore simple sentences, and dive into various themes through engaging and enjoyable activities. Emphasizing speaking and listening, we aim to lay a solid groundwork for reading and writing. With interactive games, storytelling, cultural exploration, and themed projects, our goal is to make learning Mandarin both fun and rewarding. Join us to enhance your language skills, make new friends, experience different cultures, and discover the joy of Mandarin in a vibrant and supportive environment! |
$700 for the whole year |
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Girls on the Run COMING IN THE SPRING |
3 - 5 |
2:30 - 4:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays |
Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion. |
See Registration Link for Details |
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Science Matters COMING IN THE SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:23 Wednesdays |
There will be 3 units of study throughout the semester. Unit 1: Calling all inventors! If you like to tinker with things, then do we have a club for you. Make a metal detector to identify conductors and insulators, build a circuit with a switch for your own mini shiner, construct a cool catapult, mix up your own ink and create art with a quill pen. Unit 2: LIGHT! It bends, it bounces, it scatters! Explore the science behind color and light in this exciting hands-on exploration of the science that illuminates our world. Make a rockin' rainbow tube, create a light maze, experiment with UV detectors, and make a luminescent goo tube. Unit 3: Join us as we learn more about this planet we call home. Explore the relationship between predator and prey, make discoveries about dinosaurs that once roamed the earth, use the power of the sun to make tasty treats, and explore hidden treasures. There is so much to learn about our fascinating world! |
$250 Scholarships available on a case by case basis. |