Enrichment Classes
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Classes complement your student’s curriculum in a creative, engaging way. Credentialed teachers and professionals enhance learning beyond the classroom.
If you qualify for ELO-P funding, enroll here.
Session 4 Enrichment Classes
April 13 – May 22, 2026
Academic Chess
Grades: K-5
Our program makes chess exciting and easy to understand for children by using stories, dances, and catchy songs while helping them build critical thinking, problem-solving, concentration, discipline, confidence, and have a great time. Every student receives an exclusive Academic Chess workbook, earns prizes for good sportsmanship, and competes in the BIG TOURNAMENT on the final day, where all kids take home a prize.
Baseball & Softball
Grades: K-5
Get expert baseball and softball training with professional coach Kurtis Swanberg! Whether it’s hitting, fielding, pitching, throwing, baserunning, or team defense, Coach Kurtis covers it all. You’ll even get hands-on practice with live games and fly balls to sharpen your skills. Elevate your game with expert guidance and personalized coaching!
Choir at AOM
Grades: 6-8
Sing, laugh, and make music with friends! Open to all students, no experience needed—this fun, welcoming group explores popular songs and classic favorites while building confidence and teamwork. Whether your student loves to sing or just wants to try something new, there’s a place for every voice.
Dragons & Dice
Grades: 2-5
Dragons & Dice transports students to a fantastical world of magic and self-expression! Students will create unique characters, encounter mysterious monsters, and solve puzzles in an adventure they help shape. Along the way, they’ll learn the fundamentals of tabletop role-playing games—how to use dice, collaborate as a team, improvise, and craft compelling stories. Take your imagination to new heights as you uncover a one-of-a-kind tale that’s yours to create. Class begins on April 20.
Drums 101
Grades: 2-5
Discover the joy of drumming in a fun, supportive group setting designed just for beginners. You’ll build essential rhythm and coordination skills while playing along with others and gaining confidence on the drums. It’s an exciting, hands-on way to start your drumming journey and make music right away!
Flag Rugby
Grades: 3-5
Flag Rugby is a fun, non-contact after-school program that introduces students to the global sport of rugby in a safe and inclusive environment. Our expert coaches from Legion Community Foundation teach movement, teamwork, and the core values of respect, discipline, and sportsmanship through an age-appropriate curriculum.This program builds confidence and belonging for students of all athletic backgrounds. With rugby growing rapidly and the USA set to host the Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033, Imagine Rugby gives Carlsbad students a chance to be part of the sport’s exciting future!
Junior Mavericks Running Club
Grades: 1-5
We teach your students to run through fun and games for proper training techniques. We help develop fitness for students who may need a little encouragement or help with their current sports teams. We help build confidence and sportsmanship through positive encouragement and fun team-building relay races. We keep the FUN in teaching your students to run!
Keike Ukulele
Grades: 1-5
Keiki Ukulele takes students on a musical journey through the islands of Hawaii. The keiki, meaning “little ones,” learn how to play songs on their ukulele while also learning the art, language and traditions of the ancient Hawaiians. Experience music from iconic Hawaiian artists like Kaʻau Crater Boys, Braddah Iz and more! Instruments will be provided—no prior experience required!
Kids Broadcasting Academy
Grades: 2-5
Kids will learn the basics of broadcasting and storytelling through games and exercises. They will learn how to shoot video, talk in front of the camera, interview, edit, and come up with creative ideas to tell stories like a pro!
Let’s Bounce Basketball
Grades: 1-5
Dribble, pass, score! Work on the FUNdamentals of basketball with Coach T. Focus on improving your skills through drills, games, and teamwork. Parents are invited to join on Friday to play a game against the campers!
Level Up Sports with Coach T
Grades: 1-5
Train, compete, and level up. This high-energy class starts with a strong emphasis on strength and agility training to develop speed, coordination, and confidence—the foundation for athletic performance in any sport. That training is carried into every day alongside a different sport. Campers will work on skills through engaging drills, competitive games, and teamwork while playing flag football, street hockey, basketball, and more! The emphasis is on developing athletic skills, playing hard, supporting teammates, and having FUN!
Ninja Play
Grades: TK-2
Challenge your inner ninja as campers develop skills around stability, agility, balance, jump distance, and more. Start camp with a dynamic warm-up, learn sport-specific skills and drills, enjoy free play, and cool down with an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson. Class begins on April 21.
Piano 101
Grades: 2-5
Start your musical journey with a fun and welcoming introduction to the piano. In a supportive group setting, you’ll learn the basics of rhythm, notes, and simple songs while building confidence at the keyboard. It’s a joyful, hands-on way to begin making music from your very first class!
Pokémon Engineering using LEGO®
Grades: 1-5
Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ’em all!
Strategic Chess
Grades: 1-5
We bring the ancient and amazing game of chess to life! Our story-based lessons are tailored to the skill level of the students meaning all chess levels are welcome! In each class, children receive a dynamic lesson followed by chess playing time where they can practice what they have learned and make new friends! Chess teaches many life skills including sportsmanship, patience, strategic thinking, planning ahead, and learning from your losses. The session will end with a fun tournament where students have the opportunity to win trophies and prizes!
Storyboard Sketching
Grades: K-3
The Storyboard Sketching class is a digital arts class where students focus on creating and finishing a comic page in every session. Along the way, they learn key storytelling techniques such as thumbnail sketching and shot choices to help shape their ideas into clear, engaging visuals. At the end of each class, students take home both physical and digital copies of their completed work.
Super STEAM Adventure: Engineering Marvels
Grades: 1-3
Engineering Marvels are all around us so let’s explore them in exciting after-school labs including zip lines, bridge-building, boats, cars and even food! Labs & Session Topics focus on hands-on activities that get students moving and creating things that are fun and STEAM-oriented!
Yoga & Mindfulness
Grades: 2-5
Explore mindfulness through yoga, music, breath, and creative collaboration. Balance the mind/body connection, tap into your heart’s unique expression, stretch, activate your life-force, build focused awareness, cultivate compassion, and learn new techniques for relaxation. Let’s cultivate peace within so we can stay centered even when things are chaotic around us. Together, we make the planet a kinder place for all one breath at a time as we get to know ourselves and love ourselves even more.
Important Update: ELO-P Program Changes
Effective January 1, 2026, there will be changes to how Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) funding is used to ensure we can serve as many families as possible by avoiding overlapping enrollments.
What’s Changing?
- Program Enrollment: Families will need to choose one program at a time for their child:
- You may enroll in Kids Care (including Kids Care Summer and Holiday Adventures) or Enrichment Programs, but not both at the same time unless you choose to pay privately for one of them.
- We cannot hold a spot in one program while your child participates in another.
- Attendance Policy: Students enrolled in ELO-P funded programs are expected to be active participants.
- If a student does not attend for two consecutive weeks, their enrollment will be removed to allow other families access.
- Families may request to continue participation as a private paying family if they wish to keep their child enrolled after non-attendance.
Why These Changes?
Our goal is to maximize opportunities for all students within the limits of available funding. By ensuring active participation and avoiding overlapping enrollments, we can serve more families and maintain high-quality programs.
Please note that continued program availability depends on funding levels throughout the year. If funding becomes fully utilized, we may not be able to offer continued programs. However, if there is remaining funding available at the end of the year, we will gladly reach out to families with additional opportunities for participation.
Questions?
Contact Enrichment Program Manager
Phone: (760) 332-5013