Enrichment Registration Open 8/26/2025
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2025-26 STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
**See Below for Autumn '25 offerings
As a service to the Lakeridge community,
the PTA coordinates before and after school activities.
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I-Code: Intro to STEM and Scratch coding* |
3:45 - 5:00 PM 09/22 - 12/01 |
K-2 |
COST: $349.00 (10 classes) |
Register for FALL '25: https://secure-portal.icodeschool.com A fun and engaging introduction to coding through Scratch, where students build creativity and problem-solving skills while designing interactive projects. Contact Forest White at bellevue119@icodeschool.com |
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Art Enrichment* |
3:45 - 5:00 PM 09/09 - 11/18 |
K-5 |
COST: $360.00 (10 classes) |
Register for FALL '25: https://www.afterschoolartists.com/classes Explore a variety of media with Lakeridge Art Teacher Mrs. Artz
Contact Anna Artz at anna@afterschoolartists.com |
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I-Code: Robotics with VEX IQ* |
3:45 - 5:00 PM 09/23 - 12/09 |
3-5 |
COST: $349.00 (10 classes) |
Register for FALL '25: https://secure-portal.icodeschool.com Students explore robotics and engineering concepts by building and programming VEX IQ robots to complete exciting challenges.
Contact Forest White at bellevue119@icodeschool.com |
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Green Team |
8:15 - 9:00 AM 09/27 - TBD |
K-5 |
FREE |
Contact TBD for more information. |
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Walker's Club |
Lunch Recess 09/19 - 10/24 |
K-5 |
FREE |
No Registration Necessary Contact Lauren Shrewsbury with questions or to volunteer lauren.a.shrewsbury@gmail.com |
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Mysteries, Thrillers and Frights* |
2:10 - 3:40 PM 10/01 - 12/03 |
K-5 |
COST: $256.50 |
Register for FALL '25 https://pacificawritersworkshop.com/class-registration/ Do you have a young detective or thrill seeker in your household investigating strange events? In this class, students will learn a number of techniques to make their stories suspenseful. They will then create terrifying tales and baffling mysteries to share around the campfire.
Contact Benjamin Schmitt at benjamin@pacificawritersworkshop.com |
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Spanish - Paris Academy* |
8:05 - 9:05 AM 10/02 - 12/18 |
1-5 |
COST: $389.00 (11 classes) |
Register for FALL '25 https://www.parisacademynw.com/lakeridgeelementary PANW offers Spanish immersion classes for students who wish to have fun while learning a language. We use a curriculum that is carefully designed by language experts. Students are introduced to new vocabulary and their correct pronunciation periodically following a theme. Lessons are constructed around Total Physical Response Activities, Songs, Games, Crafts and Culture. Inspired by Montessori system, groups are organized by language level and age. Beginners/Low Intermediate level welcome.
Contact Parisa Behzad-Pour at info@parisacademynw.com |
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Lakeridge Learning Garden |
12:30 - 1:15 PM
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K-5 |
FREE |
Contact Julie Day at julieinthegarden@gmail.com for more information. |
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Curiosity Club* |
3:45 - 5:00 PM 10/09 - 12/18 |
K-5 |
COST: $358.45 (10 classes) |
Register for FALL '25 http://www.activeartandscience.com/curiosityclub.html Join us in weekly exploration of the curious worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math with fun (and sometimes messy!) projects aligned with grade level academics and common core standards. You will conduct experiments, build, take apart, create and see how art, science and technology are connected. Having fun with S.T.E.A.M. subjects fosters lifelong appreciation and curiosity for learning.
Contact Tim Lowell at timlowell@activeartandscience.com |
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Lakeridge Sewing Club* |
8:00 - 9:10 AM 09/17 - 11/21 |
3-5 |
COST: $288.00 (8 classes) |
Register for FALL '25 https://www.afterschoolartists.com/classes Work on a variety of fibers projects (hand-sewing, weaving, crocheting, knitting) before school with Lakeridge Art Teacher Mrs. Artz!
Contact Anna Artz at anna@afterschoolartists.com |
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Chess Club |
3:45 - 5:00 PM 09/19 - 05/15 |
K-5 |
COST: $350.00 (20 classes) |
Join the Lakeridge Chess Club! K-5 welcome. No prior experience necessary. Approximately 100 kids from all grades participate each year. For more information see our website.
Contact Duncan Stark at stark.duncan@icloud.com |
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* important details
Items marked with an * are neither school district nor PTA-sponsored activities. The participants agree to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the district and PTA, including elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, staff and volunteers, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the activities.
Mercer Island School District and Lakeridge PTA have neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, activities or organizations announced and marked with an * above. The participants agree to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the district and PTA, including elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, staff and volunteers, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the activities. Inclusion on the Lakeridge PTA website and/or in the Lions’ ROAR e-newsletter should not be considered a recommendation of the program by the school district or by the PTA. These are neither school district nor PTA-sponsored activities.
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