Here is a list of which days afterschool classes meet:
MONDAYS (8):
September 14, 28; October 5, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16
TUESDAYS (9):
September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17
WEDNESDAYS: (10)
September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18
THURSDAYS (10):
September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19
FRIDAYS (10):
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 15, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20
Study Hall provides Middle School students with a quiet, structured environment to complete homework, study for tests, and stay organized. The class encourages responsibility, focus, and productive study habits that support success across all subjects.
PRICE FOR DROP-IN SESSION: $40
PRICE PER TRIMESTER:
Mondays: $320
Tuesdays: $360
Wednesdays: $400
Thursdays: $400
Fridays: $400
General Afterschool is a great option for students who want to get ahead on their work, read independently, or enjoy choice time. General Afterschool meets during both periods and offers students the ability to explore their passions, relax after a long school day, and choose between different choice options that will be provided daily.
GRADES: All Grades
DAY/TIMES: Tuesday and Friday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Monday-Friday 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
PRICE FOR ONE DAY/ONE SESSION: $40, $60 for Chess
PRICE FOR ONE SESSION:
Mondays: $320
Tuesdays: $360
Wednesdays: $400
Thursdays: $400
Fridays: $400
In the Great Works afterschool program, ambitious readers with a flair for creative writing will tackle some of the most enduring authors of global fiction and then create a portfolio of creative works that play with the many narrative tools they use to bring their stories to life.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $400
This is the perfect club for arts and crafts enthusiasts who love working with their hands and aren’t afraid to get a little messy! In each class, artists will have the opportunity to express themselves as they dive into a new hands-on art project. The Mixed Media Art Club allows artists to explore a wide variety of arts and crafts projects each week, using different materials and techniques to spark creativity and imagination.
Projects include making colorful slime, tie-dyeing shirts, painting squishies, creating shrinkable plastic art, making squishy stress balls out of sensory materials and slime, pouring sand art, designing diamond art, and so much more. This is an exciting opportunity for artists to experiment, create, and bring home unique projects they can feel proud of while exploring new materials, techniques, and creative ideas!
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $440
Students learn Python — the same language used at Google, NASA, and Instagram — and build playable games from scratch: a Snake clone, a Pong tournament, a maze packed with their own monsters, and a space-shooter with custom levels and power-ups. By the final week, every student has written hundreds of lines of original code and walks away with a portfolio of finished projects. No prior experience needed.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $440
Open to: All Middle School students who are active tournament players. Lower school students with peak USCF chess ratings of over 1200 also qualify.
Faculty: These classes are led by NM Alex Fikiet, with special visits from Resident Grandmaster Oliver Barbosa to work directly with the highest-rated groups.
What it is: A high-level training track running parallel to the core blocks, specifically tailored for rated and active tournament competitors.
As part of our commitment to our competitive team, tuition is free for any 8th grader who proudly represented Speyer at State or National Chess tournaments in the previous school year.
If you are in 8th grade, please reach out to Sean O’Hanlon.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $540
Embark on an epic adventure through the world of tabletop role-playing games! In this class, students will step into the shoes of bold adventurers, working together to defeat monsters, solve puzzles, and complete exciting quests in a shared fantasy world. Whether brand-new to role-playing games or already experienced, all students will find a welcoming and organized space to play, learn, and grow. Along the way, students will strengthen their storytelling, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while stretching their imaginations and creativity. Most importantly, they will enjoy the thrill of cooperative gameplay in a fun, screen-free environment that encourages connection with classmates.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $440
The Afterschool Theater Lab introduces Speyer students to acting, ensemble-building, and storytelling through a combination of skill-based training, games, and rehearsal. Students develop foundational performance skills while working collaboratively towards a final presentation, gaining a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of what it takes to bring a story to life from page to stage.
Through theater games, voice and movement work, and improvisational collaboration, students explore the fundamentals of stagecraft and storytelling in a playful, inquiry-driven environment. Drawing inspiration from themes in the Humanities curriculum, they engage with character, narrative, and empathy while deepening their performance skills.
The program emphasizes both process and performance, fostering a supportive space where students can take risks, build confidence, explore perspectives beyond their own, and grow as individuals.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $495
Yogi Teens is a yoga and mindfulness program designed specifically for middle schoolers, meeting them exactly where they are in the in-between years of growing up. Classes blend movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to give students real tools for managing stress, building body awareness, and feeling more confident in themselves. Sessions are light and fun, weaving in mindful games and activities that keep things engaging while still delivering something meaningful. Philosophy and life skills are woven in through discussion and reflection, drawing on yoga’s timeless ideas to help students navigate everyday challenges. Students leave class feeling calmer, more focused, and more connected to themselves, benefits that carry well beyond the yoga mat.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $495
Open to: All Middle School students who are active tournament players. Lower school students with peak USCF chess ratings of over 1200 also qualify.
Faculty: These classes are led by NM Alex Fikiet, with special visits from Resident Grandmaster Oliver Barbosa to work directly with the highest-rated groups.
What it is: A high-level training track running parallel to the core blocks, specifically tailored for rated and active tournament competitors.
As part of our commitment to our competitive team, tuition is free for any 8th grader who proudly represented Speyer at State or National Chess tournaments in the previous school year.
If you are in 8th grade, please reach out to Sean O’Hanlon.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $600
Long-form Journalism! Reporting isn’t something that happens over night. It requires curiosity, commitment to research, and a signature voice and style. In our long-form journalism after school program, a select group of students will look at successful pieces of long-form journalism and then launch a study of their own, the result of which will be a 1,500+ word exploration that sheds new light onto subjects related to Speyer or the Speyer-verse.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $500
Students build full games and mobile apps end-to-end: a multiplayer trivia game, a custom habit-tracker, a soundboard app with their own clips, a friend-only chat app. They learn character design, game logic, UI, and deployment. Every project is portfolio-worthy and theirs to keep. Best fit for students ready to move past block-based coding.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $550
Join our dynamic new after-school fencing class designed for middle schoolers! This program emphasizes advanced footwork, weapon control, and strategic thinking, fostering the self-discipline vital for navigating adolescence. As participants refine their physical skills, they’ll also enhance mental focus and quick decision-making, all while embracing the sportsmanship and honor that define fencing. Students will learn competitive rules and protocols.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $550
Open to: All Middle School students who are active tournament players. Lower school students with peak USCF chess ratings of over 1200 also qualify.
Faculty: These classes are led by NM Alex Fikiet, with special visits from Resident Grandmaster Oliver Barbosa to work directly with the highest-rated groups.
What it is: A high-level training track running parallel to the core blocks, specifically tailored for rated and active tournament competitors.
As part of our commitment to our competitive team, tuition is free for any eighth grader who proudly represented Speyer at State or National Chess tournaments in the previous school year.
If you are in Eighth Grade, please reach out to Sean O’Hanlon.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $600
Do you love to play with yarn? Join our Middle School Crochet Club! Unleash your creativity and learn the art of crochet while making new friends! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, we’ll teach you fun patterns and techniques to create everything from cozy scarves to cute stuffed animals. All materials will be provided. Come and have fun!
Grades: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $550
Learn to think on your feet and make ’em laugh — Improvisation is a physical and mental workout, and a ton of fun! Through improvisation games and exercises, students experience the power of saying Yes, build teamwork and communication skills, and have fun in a daring, respectful, creative environment.
A little about Laura: Speyer parent Laura Pruden is an actor, director, storyteller, and improviser. She has performed on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Daily Show, The Onion News Network, and more. An experienced children’s Improvisation teacher (formerly of the famed Second City), Laura has been teaching in the summer program at AMDA, and for Speyer’s after school programs and summer camps for many years. She studied acting at Northwestern University (BS) and CalArts (MFA), and is a New York Foundation for the Arts artist.
Grades: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $550
Advanced robotics with real components. Students build robots that race a head-to-head track, code a rock-paper-scissors duel between two micro:bits talking over radio, design a self-driving car that avoids walls, and tackle line-following relays as a team.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $550
Please reach out to Sean O Hanlon, sohanlon@speyerlegacyschool.org, with any questions.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7 and 8
PRICE: $600
The Afterschool Theater Lab introduces Speyer students to acting, ensemble-building, and storytelling through a combination of skill-based training, games, and rehearsal. Students develop foundational performance skills while working collaboratively towards a final presentation, gaining a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of what it takes to bring a story to life from page to stage.
Through theater games, voice and movement work, and improvisational collaboration, students explore the fundamentals of stagecraft and storytelling in a playful, inquiry-driven environment. Drawing inspiration from themes in the Humanities curriculum, they engage with character, narrative, and empathy while deepening their performance skills.
The program emphasizes both process and performance, fostering a supportive space where students can take risks, build confidence, explore perspectives beyond their own, and grow as individuals.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $550
In this afterschool French class, Jean Negouai will guide students through interactive lessons that build foundational language skills in a fun and supportive environment. Through games, conversations, and cultural activities, students will practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French. By the end of the program, students will gain confidence in basic communication, expand their vocabulary, develop an appreciation for French language and culture, and build a strong foundation that will support their success in high school French courses.
GRADES: 5, 6, 7, and 8
PRICE: $550
Monday 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
JV Math Team (Grades 5 and 6)
JV and Varsity Cross Country (Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8)
JV Girls Volleyball (Grades 5 and 6)
Monday 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Varsity Debate (Grades 7 and 8)
Tuesday 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Varsity 7 Girls Volleyball (Grade 7)
Varsity 8 Girls Volleyball (Grade 8)
JV and Varsity Soccer (Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Wednesday 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
JV and Varsity Cross Country (Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Varsity 7 Girls Volleyball (Grade 7)
Varsity 8 Girls Volleyball (Grade 8)
Advanced Mathematics Topics (By Invite only Tom Jameson)
Wednesday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
JV Debate (Grade 5)
Thursday 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Varsity Math Team (Grades 7 and 8)
JV and Varsity Soccer (Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Thursday 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
JV Debate (Grade 6)
