After School
2019-20 Info (updated August, 4 2019)
All after-school programs are run by separate businesses or non-profits which contract with the school to rent space on campus. The forms & links for these programs are provided here as a convenience only. Each program sets its own dates and times, so please note all the pertinent information when signing up. Any questions should be directed to the contacts listed for each program, not to the school.
All Days
Ohlone Kid's Club (PACCC) provides after-school child care on campus, including some spots for Kinder short-days and for K/1 Friday 1:30 dismissal. Submit a waitlist form through the OKC website for information on availability.
Mondays
Euro School of Tennis
2:50-3:40, Grades K-5th
Location: Blacktop
Winter Session: December 2-March 2.
Focusing on pride, confidence, respect, and responsibility, this class offers beginning tennis skills to younger grades. [Register]
Art & Soul
2:50-4:00, Grades K-5th
Location: Flex Room
Winter/Spring Session: January 13-May 18.
Students will develop their drawing, sculpture and painting techniques in both contemporary & classical styles. Projects will examine human and animal anatomy, still life, landscape, fantasy & monsters, art history and graphic design, all from culturally diverse perspectives.
Tuesdays
One-on-One Basketball
2:45-3:45, Grades K-5th
Location: Blacktop
Spring Session: January 21-May 26.
Experienced basketball instructors conduct a one-hour clinic each week for boys and girls. [One on One Ohlone fall 19.pdf]
Ukulele (ASMA)
2:45-3:45, Grades K-3rd
Location: Room 18
Winter Session: CANCELLED
Spring Session: April 14-June 2.
In this ensemble, we will jump right into the fun stuff and learn how to play music on the ukulele. By the end of the course, students will know a few chord positions, will be able to play a couple of songs on the ukulele, and be able to sing along. [ASMA Fall 2019.pdf].
Hands On Science
2:45-3:45, Grades K-3rd
Location: Flex Room
Winter-Spring Session: January 14-May 19.
Each session, students exercise scientific process skills such as observing, investigating, questioning, explaining and problem solving. Join us and explore: 5 senses, colors, matter, static electricity, spooky science, and more [Science 2020 Winter_Ohlone.pdf].
Math Olympiad Club
2:50-3:40, Grades 4th-5th
Location: Rooms 28 & 30.
Dates: January 14, February 11, March 10 ONLY.
Ohlone 4th and 5th graders are invited to participate in a Math Olympiad team. This is a self-study program with proctored tests on the dates listed. There is a parent information meeting on August 29 at 6pm. For more information, you can email mom@jenglos.com
Wednesdays
Palo Alto Soccer Club
1:45-2:45 Grades K-5th
Location: Field
Winter/Spring Session: January 15-May 20.
After School soccer with Coach Ken for better footwork, fitness and friends! All sessions end with a soccer match.
Wizbots
1:45-3:15, Grades 3rd-5th
Location: Flex Room
Winter Session: January 15-March 11
Spring Session: March 18-May 20.
Using our unique project-based, gamified curriculum students journey along our Path to Mastery in a vast array of projects that combine LEGO® robotics and Java programming to engage students in design, tech challenges, team games, and open-ended creativity. [Wizbots Ohlone 2019-20.pdf]
Accelerate Hoops
1:30-2:30, Grades K-3rd
Location: Blacktop
Fall Session: August 21-December 4.
We train students of all skill levels in the fundamentals of basketball in a friendly group setting. We bring confidence to each player, challenging them to become leaders, working on respect as well as self discipline, in every practice.
Hip Hop Dance (ASMA)
1:35-2:35, Grades K-3rd
Location: Room 18
Fall Session: August 28-December 11
Winter Session: January 15-April 1
Spring Session: April 15-June 3.
Musicality, rhythm, and creative movement are key components of this fun, urban/street-style dance class that teaches boys and girls alike to step, stomp, and shake it out. [ASMA Fall 2019.pdf].
Way to Go Language Program
1:40-2:40, Grades K-5th
Locations: Rooms 4, 5, and 6
Fall Session: September 11-December 18
Winter/Spring Session: January 8-May 6.
Through songs, skits, crafts, and foods, students will explore the culture and language of their choice (French, Spanish, or Mandarin) in a fun, engaging environment with experienced language instructors.
Thursdays
Starfire Math
2:45-4:00, Grades Kinder-5th
Location: Room 29
Fall Session: August 29-December 12
Winter/Spring Session: January 16-May 28.
Starbrite Math (K-2)
Students grades K-2 explore a world of fun, creative mathematics. They develop number sense and learn arithmetic, data gathering, data handling and data measurement, among other skills through number talks, challenge problems, brain teasers, logic puzzles and math games.
Galaxy Math (3-5)
This program is for motivated and curious students grades 3-6 who have a real interest in mathematics. They will discover, explore, and make connections between mathematical concepts preparing them for advanced level math, college and beyond. Students in this class learn math that is the most important for success in the 21st century.
Run for Fun
2:50-3:50, Grades K-5th
Location: Field
Fall Session: September 5-December 19
Winter Session: January 9-March 19
Spring Session: March 26-May 28.
Run for Fun is an outdoor after school program that focuses on play through field games. Kids work on speed, agility and fitness while enjoying games such as capture the flag, chaos tag, and dodgeball. [Run for Fun 19-20 Flyer.pdf]
Bay Area Mandarin
2:55-4:25, Grades K-5th
Location: Room 18
Fall Session: September 5-December 5
Winter/Spring Session: January 30-May 14.
Have fun speaking Mandarin from day 1. No prior Mandarin experience is required. Class emphasizes conversational skill and introduces reading and writing simplified Chinese characters; curriculum integrates themes, stories, songs and Chinese culture; instruction is student-centered, engaging and hands-on. [BA Mandarin Fall2019Flyer.pdf]
Reading to Dogs with Guide Dogs for the Blind
2:45-3:45, once a month.
Kids can sign up to read to a dog outside the kinder yard for 15 minutes at a time. Each classroom has a designated month, and spots are first come, first served. Room parents distribute the sign up at Back to School Night. Email Jen Chu with questions. (*Note: parent or caretaker must be onsite during the event.)
Fridays
Chess King
2 classes:
- 1:30-2:30, Grades K & 1st Location: outside Room 18 AND
- 2:45-3:45, Grades K-5th Location: Library
Fall Session: September 6-December 13
Winter/Spring Session: January 10-May 22.
Chess instruction covers basic chess rules, tactics, and is age, grade, and skill-level appropriate. [flyer].
Yoga & Mindfulness (ASMA)
2:50-3:50, Grades K-3rd
Location: Room 18.
Winter Session: CANCELLED
Spring Session: April 17-May 29.
This exciting and fun-loving yoga class for children offers an introduction to basic breathing, yoga postures, mindfulness techniques and relaxation to support the development of strength and flexibility in their mind and body. [ASMA Fall 2019.pdf].
STEM class (Innovation for Youth)
2:45-4:15, Grades 2nd-5th (Fall & Winter); Grades K-3 (Spring)
Location: Flex Room.
Fall Session: September 6-December 13
Winter Session: January 10-March 27
Spring Session: April 17-May 29.
Innovation for Youth’s after-school enrichment classes offer unforgettable hands-on experiences with Art-Infused STEM.
Saturdays
Chinese Pathway
2:00-4:00, Grades K-7th
Locations: Rooms 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Fall Session: August 24-December 14
Winter/Spring Session: January 11-May 16.
Mandarin Language program for K-7th grade students