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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Gold Choir SPRING |
4 - 5 |
4th graders: TUESDAY afternoons 2:30-3:15 p.m. in the music room (Beginning January 28, 2025) 5th graders: THURSDAY afternoons 2:30-3:15 p.m. in the music room (Beginning January 30, 2025) Eagle’s Game: February 12, 2025 Concert Date: Thursday May 1, 2025, Zach Elementary Gym, 6:00 p.m. Concert Date: Tuesday May 13, 2025, Lincoln Center Main Stage, 7:00 p.m. |
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$20 |
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Dungeons & Dragons SPRING |
4 - 5 |
Dungeons & Dragons Club with Mrs. Fierro on Mondays from 2:15 - 3:20 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 |
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Stock Market Club SPRING |
4 - 5 |
Hello Students! What would you do if you were given $100,000? Would you spend it all at once? Would you think about putting some of it in the bank? I’d like to teach you how to invest it, so you might grow it. Through The Stock Market Game (SMG), you will gain an understanding of investing and how you might get your money to work for you.
Hello, Parents! Using The Stock Market Game, your child will explore the fundamentals of personal finance and investing, while practicing content and skills in math, English Language Arts, economics, social studies, and other subjects. Working together to build and manage an investment portfolio in a real-world, dynamic marketplace, you and your child will analyze and make decisions, explore the consequences of your choices, and seek new ways to strategize for success. You know that you're modeling critical problem solving and money management skills for your child; your child knows that you're both having lots of fun. |
RGISTRATION 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
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Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Young Rembrandts SPRING |
1 - 5 |
2:25 - 3:25 Wednesdays Art Room |
This fun class introduces students to drawing fundamentals including a variety of art concepts and vocabulary. Our step-by-step instruction enables everyone to develop art skills and gain confidence in their overall abilities. Supplies will be provided. Join us for this exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and build foundational art skills! Enroll today and watch your student's artistic confidence soar—spaces are limited, so sign up now! Wednesdays; 2/5 - 4/30 (skip 3/19) |
$180/12-wk session, installment plan available |
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Play-Well LEGO SPRING |
K - 1 |
2:23 - 3:45 Mondays |
Dates: 02/03/2025 - 04/28/2025 (Ten [10] Classes) Omit Dates: 02/17, 03/03, 03/17 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 SPRING |
2 - 5 |
2:23 - 3:45 Wednesdays
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Spring 2025 Enrichment Session #1: Dates: 03/26/2025 - 04/30/2025 (Six [6] 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 per session 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. Spring 2025 Enrichment Session #2: Dates: 03/26/2025 - 04/30/2025 (Six [6] Classes) Curriculum: STEM Explorations Using 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 per session 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. |
$147 |
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Chessmates SPRING |
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. Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 | March 4, 11, 25 | April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
$144/semester |
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Science, STEM, & Stories SPRING |
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 Spring, students will engage in brand new design challenges to support change and innovation! 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 Spring will include 12 weeks of classes. February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th March 4th, 11th, and 25th (no meetings over Spring Break) April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th QUESTIONS? Please reach out to Ms. Johnson: EnrichmentEndeavorsNoCo@gmail.com |
$250 |
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Robotics and Coding SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Wednesdays |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES -
Feb 5th-Apr 30th; skip March 19th QUESTIONS:720-432-7333; INFO@CRESTCOMPUTING.COM |
Registration: $50 Monthly tuition: $139 |
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Mini Musicals by NoCo Tutoring & Enrichment SPRING |
K-2 |
2:25 - 3:25 Thursdays K-2 |
You'll be Broadway-bound with this exciting class covering the basics of music theatre! Perform scenes from famous musicals and stretch your singing and acting talents! February 6th - May 1st; skip March 20th |
$265 |
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Mini Musicals by NoCo Tutoring & Enrichment SPRING |
3-5 |
2:25 - 3:55 Tuesdays |
You'll be Broadway-bound with this exciting class covering the basics of music theatre! Perform scenes from famous musicals and stretch your singing and acting talents! February 4th - April 29th; skip March 18th |
$375 |
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Yoga Fun by Future Hearts, Minds, & Dreamers SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Mondays |
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 K-5th. 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. Meeting Dates: Feb (3, 10, 24) Mar (10, 24, 31) Apr (7, 14, 21, 28) Non-Meeting Dates: Feb (17) Mar (3, 17) |
$154 |
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SPRING |
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 SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:30 Thursdays
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Ready, OK! Kids will flip over these high energy Recreational Cheer/Dance Zephyrosaurus Team. If your child is looking for a fun way to learn dances, tumbling, jumps and stunting through sportsmanship and teamwork, this team is for you. This session will include a Showcase Performance at Timberline Church and parent performance at Zach (small fee for performance) Thursdays, February 6th - May 1st; No club March 20th |
12 week session $155.00 per cheerleader Optional Zach Cheer t-shirt / $20.00 |
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Uno, Dos, Tres, Español Without Stress SPRING |
K - 3 |
2:23 - 3:20 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. Every session is unique and packed with new vocabulary, so both new and returning students are welcomed! |
$195/12 week session |
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Mandarin SPRING |
1 - 5 |
2:23 - 3:55 Mondays |
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! |
$260/semester |
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Science Matters 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! Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 | March 5, 12, 26 | April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
$250 Scholarships available on a case by case basis. |
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MAD Science SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:23 - 3:23 Mondays |
Course: Crazy ChemWorks Dates: Mondays 2/3- 4/28 (skip dates: 2/17 and 3/17) Course description: Ooze into action, manipulate matter and witness some radical reactions in this exciting Chemistry-themed after school program from Mad Science! Slide down the colorful pH scale and dip into the science of acids and bases. Learn to recognize chemical changes and mix ingredients together for some sensational results. Make your own ooey, gooey Mad Science slime to take home! From proper use of equipment and lab safety to molecular structure and more, this innovative program explores the exciting world of basic chemistry! Grab your lab coat and let's head to the laboratory for some Crazy ChemWorks! |
$179 for 11-week program |