Clubs & Classes

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• 1ST SESSION 2024-2025 REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024. ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 8/23/24 6:00 P.M. WILL INCUR A SEPARATE $25 LATE FEE (payable to The Orchard School Extended Programs).

• FOR THE 2024-2025 SESSIONS OF CLUBS/CLASSES/LESSONS, ORCHARD WILL CONTINUE TO LIMIT OFFERINGS TO ORCHARD STUDENTS ONLY.

• Adventures in Bookland for 3rd-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Wednesdays
  Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 1, 9, 23, 30

  (No class on 10/16/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Mrs. Starlin's Room #207

  
  Come wander through the pages of TheSecretZoo by Bryan Chick.  This fast-paced and imaginative book follow four courageous friends and their adventures through the secret world hidden in their local zoo!  Each week students will meet, read together, and discuss what is happening in the book.  Light refreshments and other activities that compliment the book will also be provided. To keep pace and complete the book, reading specific chapters may be assigned for students to complete at home.  Each student will receive a paperback copy to keep.
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Hi, I’m Kim Starlin.  I've been teaching at Orchard a number of years and enjoy teaching 4th grade, especially math and science. I enjoy giving students time to build, create, and explore.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Kim Starlin at kstarlin@orchard.org.
  
  Minimum of 5 students and Maximum of 10 needed to run this program
  
  
  Fees: $190.00 for the 8 week Session. (Fee includes the price of the book to keep after the class ends, activities and a snack during each class.)
  
  Please make checks payable to: Kim Starlin
  
  
  Click on the Adventures in Bookland Link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• be creative be happy be physical be free be bold, Be YOU Dance Class by Indy Dance Academy for KG-3rd Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Wednesdays
  Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 1, 9, 23, 30
  (No class on 10/16/24 due to Fall Break)

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  EC Music Room (#115)

  
  be creative be happy be physical be free be bold, Be YOU.  Celebrate movement and expression with Indy Dance Academy's dance classes!  Set your sights on new goals we introduce through movement during this curriculum based fun-filled session.  Dancers will participate in dance technique and movement activities while allowing their individuality to flourish.  Be yourself on the dance floor with Indy Dance Academy!  This class is open to all levels of dancers.  Multi styles of dance will be introduced throughout the session.
  
  Please make sure your student is wearing comfortable clothing for this class.
  
  INSTRUCTOR: Indy Dance Academy is state-of-the art developmental facility, located at 96th and North Meridian Street.  We offer a variety of classes designed to promote a positive and educational experience for students of all ages and abilities and we are committed to providing high-quality instruction.  IDA instructors mentor our students in order for each individual to reach their ultimate potential in an active, enjoyable and safe environment.  Indy Dance Academy also offers enrichment dance classes at area schools and we are pleased welcome back IDA instructor, Elizabeth Zech, as Orchard's after-school IDA instructor!  
  
  Elizabeth Zech Bio:  Elizabeth began dancing at the age of 5.  From the moment she put on her first pink leotard, she has never looked back!  Growing up in a competition studio, Elizabeth won serval national titles as a soloist and a team member of her studio in Dayton, Ohio.  A 2018 Ohio University graduate, with a bachelor's degree in dance, Elizabeth refined her passion for dance with numerous courses in techniques and disciplines.  While Elizabeth loves to dance as much as possible, she has found a love for connecting with students of all ages and helping them grow individually, in and out of the studio!  Elizabeth is looking forward to continuing as your Orchard dance teacher!!
  
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact: info@indydanceacademy.com or (317) 218-3694.
  
  Minimum of 5 students/Maximum of 13 students to run this program.
  
  Fees: $230.00 for the 8 week session 
  Please make checks payable to: Indy Dance Academy
  
  Click on the be creative be happy be physical be free be bold be YOU Dance Class link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Cardboard Creations for 2nd-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Mondays
  Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 21, 28

  (No class on 10/14/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Mrs. Starlin's Room #207

  
  Come create with cardboard!  Students will engage in teacher inspired projects and will use their imagination by designing and building their own cardboard creations.
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Hi, I’m Kim Starlin.  I've been teaching at Orchard a number of years and enjoy teaching 4th grade, especially math and science. I enjoy giving students time to build, create, and explore.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Kim Starlin at kstarlin@orchard.org.
  
  Minimum of 5 students and Maximum of 10 needed to run this program
  
  
  Fees: $190.00 for the 7 week Session. (Fee includes all materials)
  
  Please make checks payable to: Kim Starlin
  
  
  Click on the Cardboard Creations Link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Chess for KG-8th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Thursdays

  Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31
  (No class on 10/17/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Dignity Center

  
  This class is great for all levels and for new or returning students.  Taught by the locally famous Learning Through Games group that are known for their kid-friendly style!  Students will have a blast while at the same time improve logic and calculation!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Aaron Dean, Head teacher and founder of Learning through Games at adean@learningthroughgames.com  or (317) 224-6771.
  
  Minimum of 6/maximum of 40 students needed to run this program.  (Additional instructors will be added as numbers warrant.)
  
  Fees: $135.00 for the 8 week session 
  
  Please make checks payable to: Learning Through Games
  
  Click on the Chess link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Chime Choir for 2nd-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Mondays
  Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 21, 28
  (No class on 10/14/24 due to In-Service Day)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Dance/Music Room #334
  
  The Chime Choir is an opportunity to learn a new instrument and work together to make beautiful music.  Hand chimes are aluminum tubes shaped similar to a tuning fork with a clapper and each one produces a pure pitch of the musical scale.  Each ringer will learn how their notes fit together with everyone else to create chords and play melodies.  Ringers will learn to find their notes on the staff and how to count the rhythms. The choir may also compose their own song or create sounds to help tell a story.  The last class of the session will be a mini-performance of the music learned and created.
   
  INSTRUCTOR:  Beth Larner is the Math Learning Support Teacher for 1st-4th grades.  She has been ringing handbells since elementary school!  Beth directs the children's bell choir at her church, rings with the adult choir at church and rings with a community handbell choir, Joyful Sound.  She also is a handbell soloist.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Beth Larner at blarner@orchard.org or (317) 713-5730.
  
  Minimum of 6 students/Maximum of 12 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $140.00 for the 7 week session
  
  Please make checks payable to: Beth Larner
  
  Click on the Chime Choir link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Co-Ed Intramural Basketball for 2nd-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Fridays
  Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 4, 25; Nov. 1

  (No classes on 9/6, 9/20 or 10/11)

  3:30-5:00 p.m.

  Steve Thompson South Gym
  
  
  Co-Ed Basketball Intramurals are back again for its twenty first year!  Mr. Kirtz will again lead teams in basic skills (dribbling, shooting, foot work, defense styles, offensive plays, etc.) and scrimmage time and even some prizes!!  Eighth grade Orchard students will assist Coach Kirtz with the fundamentals.  Come and have fun while learning the basics!!
   
  Students should wear their own black shorts, T-shirt that is provided on the first class day and tennis shoes.
  
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Andre' Kirtz is the Physical Education Teacher for grades 1st-8th and has been Orchard's 5th/6th grade basketball coach for the last 15 years.  Andre' is in his 25th year of teaching at The Orchard School and has 20 years of coaching organized sports, including coaching Varsity High School Sports.  In the past he has worked with Kevin Wilson, the Assistant Coach for the Detroit Pistons, at the Culver Academy conducting a basketball camp for approx. 116 children of all ages.  Mr. Kirtz loves coaching and helping students to reach their full potential.  
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Andre' Kirtz at akirtz@orchard.org or (317) 713-5792.
  
  Limited to the first 32 registered students.  (Please Note: All registrations should be returned to the Extended Programs Office - not to directly to Mr. Kirtz)
  
  Fees: $150.00 for the 5 week session (Includes a T-Shirt and a snack each week)
  
  Please make checks payable to: Andre' Kirtz
  
  Click on the Co-Ed Intramural Basketball link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Creative Writing & Drawing Club for 1st-5th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Thursdays
  Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31

  (No class on 10/17/24 due to Fall Break)

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  5th Grade Village Science Room #304

  
  
  
  Creative Writing and Drawing Club with Professor Watermelon and Mister Smart:
  
  Become young authors, illustrators and media creators!  Professor Watermelon will show you how to create stories with memorable characters, twisty plots and captivating settings.  Mister Smart will show you how to bring these stories to life with your own cartoons and art.  Be prepared to have FUN while challenging your imagination, and don't forget about the Melon Money you'll earn for the prize auction at the end of each class!  The exciting world of storytelling is at your fingertips.  Will you join us?
  
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Chadwick Gillenwater (aka Professor Watermelon) won Indy Star's BEST THINGS contest for 2021, 2022 & 2023!!  He has been edu-taining kids across the country nearly 20 years with his creative writing programs.  Mister Smart has been a professional cartoonist for 20 years.  His clients include the NBA, NFL, Pepsi, Frito Lay, Simon Malls and many more.  He is the illustrator of Professor Watermelon's books, available now on Amazon!  Both Professor Watermelon and Mr. Smart look forward to another fabulous year of being creative with our Orchard Owl's!!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Chadwick Gillenwater (AKA Professor Watermelon), at prof.watermelon@gmail.com or by phone at (317) 200-6029.  You may also visit the Professor at: www.professorwatermelon.com
  
  Minimum of 7 students/Maximum of 25 students to run this program.
  
  Fees: $200.00 for the 8 week session
  Please make checks payable to: Chadwick Gillenwater
  
  Click on the Creative Writing & Drawing Club link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Dinnerware and Decorations with Jeremy South for KG-8th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Thursdays 
  Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31
  (No class on 10/17/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30
  Science/Math Lab Room #110
  
  Create your very own plate, bowl, mug, vase and more!  Every child will have the opportunity to use the pottery wheel twice!  Scult, design and glaze your own handmade clay items from scratch.  Kids will create 1-2 new projects in every class.  End the last two classes with a fused glass project and an amazing mosaic!  All items will go through the process of drying and firing.  Please note that some pottery will be dropped off a few weeks after the finish of the class.  No experience needed!!!  All supplies included.  Come, create and have fun!
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Jeremy South is an artist and owner of Rocky Ripple Clayworks.  Jeremy is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Art Studio.  His development in clay has led to giving presentations, classes and workshops.  He has been working in the field of clay for the past 20 years.  Jeremy says, "My commitment to personal attention and simplified instruction has made the classes enjoyable for all ages.  I truly believe that many of us learn more directly through our hands.  Our hands shape the world around us.  We can either build or destroy.  My hope is for all of us to find a constructive way to use our hands."  Jeremy has participated in our Orchard after-school clubs/classes and summer camps for the last several years and we welcome him back for another round of fabulous class offerings this school year!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Jeremy South at ripplemobilearts@gmail.com  or (317) 514-8469.  You may also visit his website at: www.rockyrippleclayworks.com
  
  Minimum of 6 students/Maximum of 12 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $231.00 for the 8 week session [all supplies included]
  
  Please make checks payable to: Jeremy South
  
  Click on the Dinnerware and Decorations link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Drawing & Painting for KG-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Thursdays
  Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31
  (No class on 10/17/24 due to Fall Break)

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  ES Art Room

  
  
  In this creative class, students will learn how to turn their drawings into unique paintings.  Students will learn several techniques with many types of paint, including watercolor and acrylic.  We will draw and paint on different surfaces, including canvas, watercolor paper, and more!  Subject matter will focus on student interests such as animals and nature.  Painting techniques and styles will be taught with each type of paint used.
  
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Tracey Gallion is Orchard's ES Art teacher and has been with us for 22 years.  She is an artist in her own right and has a flare for bringing Orchard's halls alive by presenting and displaying art from various student projects.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Tracey Gallion at tgallion@orchard.org or (317) 713-5772.
  
  Minimum of 6 students/Maximum of 18 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $240.00 for the 8 week session [includes all materials]
  
  Please make checks payable to: Tracey Gallion
  
  Click on the Drawing and Painting link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Fairy and Gnome Homes for KG-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Wednesdays
  Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oc. 1, 9, 23, 30
  (No class on 10/16/24 due to Fall Break)

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  ES Art Room

  
  
  In this imaginative class, students will plan and design their dream home fit for a fairy or gnome.  Next, they will construct it using cardboard, boxes, plastic bottles and other materials.  Paper mache will be used to cover the structure and make it strong.  Then, students will paint their homes however they choose.  Students will work with polymer clay to create a fairy or gnome to live in their home.  Lastly, we will create accessories and an environment for our homes.
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Tracey Gallion is Orchard's ES Art teacher and has been with us for 22 years.  She is an artist in her own right and has a flare for bringing Orchard's halls alive by presenting and displaying art from various student projects.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Tracey Gallion at tgallion@orchard.org or (317) 713-5772.
  
  Minimum of 6 students/Maximum of 18 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $240.00 for the 8 week session [includes all materials]
  
  Please make checks payable to: Tracey Gallion
  
  Click on the Fairy and Gnome Homes link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Little Musketeers Sabre Fencing Program for 1st-8th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Tuesdays
  Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29
  (No class on 10/15/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Dining Hall
  
  
  LITTLE MUSKETEERS Sabre Fencing Program is specifically tailored for children of a young age who have not fenced before.  The goal is to safely teach students the basics of the sport of Fencing by introducing proper actions and lead them through a variety of conditioned exercises that will improve their balance, agility and timing.  The classes are organized into consecutive, progressive sessions that enable all students to continue to build upon their fencing skills, techniques and knowledge.
  
  Fencing equipment is provided for each student by IndySabre Fencing Club and assigned to each student for the duration of this class.
  
  Fencing classes consist of conditioning sessions, warm-up stretches, fencing footwork, blade work, individual and group instructions, various relevant games and drills, practice bouting, introduction to refereeing and more.  Fencing is a workout for both the body and mind; sometimes being referred to a mental chess game.  Each session concludes with a practice tournament and Awards Ceremony.
  
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Maestro Val Kizik will return as Orchard's Fencing Coach.  IndySabre Fencing Club is taking competitive fencing in central Indiana to new, higher levels.  In a very short time, under the direction of Maestro Val Kizik, IndySabre fencers have become a presence at local, regional, national and international competitions.  IndySabre fencers represent all walks of life.  Fencing is a sport that knows very few boundaries in age or gender.  At any given training session, you may find students of all ages - from youth fencers to their parents to fencing veterans.  IndySabre offers open fencing, group lessons, individual lessons, training tournaments, clinics and workshops, homeschool classes, after-school programs and fencing camps for every level of experience, from the kinder-fencing program to elite athletic training.  IndySabre Fencing Club partners with public and private schools and universities, community education organizations, Indy Parks and local YMCA's to provide the best fencing education in Central Indiana.  On behalf of IndySabre Fencing Club, we look forward to sharing the dynamic sport of Fencing with the younger generation.  En guarde!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Maestro Val Kizik of IndySabre at val.kizik@indysabre.us or 317-374-0524.  You may also visit their website at:http://indysabre.us
  
  Minimum of 5 students/Maximum of 12 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fee: $242.00 for the 8-week session.  (Please note that parental consent is required prior to actual use of fencing equipment.  All students will need a parent/guardian to fully complete and sign IndySabre's Waiver Form [found below the registration form on the Downloads portion of this page].)
  
  Please make checks payable to: Indysabre
  
  Click on the Little Musketeers Sabre Fencing Program link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the Fencing registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment and the Fencing Waiver Form (found as a link directly under the LIttle Musketeers Sabre Fencing Program page) to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Girls' Lacrosse Club Fall 2024 for students in 5th-8th Grades (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Fridays
  Sept. 6, 13, 27; Oct. 4, 15; Nov. 1

  (No classes on 9/20/24 [Conf. Day], 10/11/24 [In-Service Day] or 10/18/24 [Fall Break]

  3:30-4:30 p.m. 

  Soccer Field/North Gym, if needed
  
  
  Learn to play lacrosse!  Lacrosse is a rapidly growing sport in Indiana.  This class will teach students the basics of girls' lacrosse.  Students will learn to pass, pick up ground balls, cradle, play defense and shoot.  We will play small games, learn about positioning and develop stick skills.  This is a great introduction to lacrosse if your child is interested in playing in high school.
  
  Students should bring running shoes or cleats, a stick if they have one, a mouthguard and a water bottle.  Lacrosse will provide sticks and goggles. If you have a stick or goggles, please let Mrs. Haseley know.
  
  Fall weather can be lovely and not so lovely but we will do our best to be outside each time.  Please dress for the weather.
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Molly Haseley was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA.  She started playing field hockey in 8th grade and continued to play in high school and at Denison University in Granville, Ohio.  While at Denison, Molly was named to the All-NCAC team three times and to the All-Region team her senior year.  Molly also coached lacrosse while in high school and then coached after college at The Culver Academies, DePauw University and currently coaches girls lacrosse at Zionsville High School.
  
  Since Denison, Molly has coached at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN as well as the elementary, middle and club levels in Cleveland, OH.  During her time at DePauw, the team advanced to the NCAA Division III National Quarterfinals and Semi-finals.  Coaching is an important part of Molly's life and she values her time coaching field hockey and lacrosse.  
  
  Molly is a US Lacrosse Level 1 and Level 2 certified coach.  She is the 7th grade math teacher here at The Orchard School.  Molly is looking forward to coaching and teaching this sport to our middle school girls again this session!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Molly Haseley at mhaseley@orchard.org.
  
  Minimum of 6 students/Maximum of 20 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $175.00 for the 6 week session
  
  Please make checks payable to: Molly Haseley
  
  Click on the Girls' Lacrosse Club link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Rapunzel's Gymnastics for KG-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Thursdays
  Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31
  (No class on 10/17/24 due to Fall Break)

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Preschool Gym
  
  Gymnastics is the BEST sport to develop strength, coordination and flexibility.  Gymnasts will learn new skills and develop confidence with movement.  Children will be respected for individuality and will progress at their own pace.  Appropriate challenges and encouragement will be given to new gymnasts and to those with more experience.
  
  We will work on tumbling skills, rolls, cartwheels, round offs, back bend bridges, and walkovers.  We will also climb the rope (a favorite activity!), work on the beam, bar and springboard.  Rhythmic gymnastics skills will be included (hoops, ropes and balls). 
  
  Please have your student wear comfortable clothes.
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Rapunzel's Gymnastics by Jeanie Gensheimer.  Jeanie is an instructor level member of the US Gymnastics Federation and holds their Safety Certification.  She has coached a beginning level gymnastics team for 33 years and has 30+ years of teaching experience.  Her degrees include Early Childhood Education and a Masters of Education in Marital and Family Therapy.  The Indiana Youth Institute has recognized her for outstanding efforts to promote healthy development in youth.  Additionally, she is a yoga practitioner and a 7th degree black belt.  Her goal is to help children discover and develop their unique strengths.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Jeanie Gensheimer at rapunzel1963@yahoo.com or (317) 728-0040.
  
  Minimum of 8 students/Maximum of 24 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $200.00 for the 8 week session
  
  Please make checks payable to: Jeanie Gensheimer
  
  Click on the Rapunzel's Gymnastics link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Karate for 1st-8th Graders (1st Semester [1st & 2nd Sessions] 2024-2025)

  Tuesdays
  Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10, 17
  (No classes on 10/15/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Preschool Gym 

  
  Karate brings out the best in your child!  The benefits of Karate include: discipline, focus, coordination, agility, self-control, decision-making skills, social skills, persistence and self-defense.  The most important reason to take Karate (according to the students) is that it's fun!!
  
  All students begin as a white belt and continuing students will work on the material for their next belt level.  Discipline and self-control are gently encouraged.  Students are expected to work hard and be good role models.  
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Jeanie Gensheimer.  Jeanie is a 7th degree black belt in the style of Shorei Goju Ryu.  Her main Karate program is located at The Riviera Club and specializes in family Karate classes.  She holds a master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Butler University, as well as degrees in early childhood education and psychology.  
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Jeanie Gensheimer at rapunzel1963@yahoo.com or (317) 728-0040.
  
  Minimum of 8 students/Maximum of 30 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees:
  $390.00 for 15 weeks of classes, includes one promotion fee ($15.00)
  

  $35.00 for a Karate uniform, if needed
  Please make checks payable to: Jeanie Gensheimer

  
  Click on the Karate  link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Kickball Mania for 2nd-5th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Friday
  Sept. 6, 13, 27; Oct. 4, 15; Nov. 1

  (No classes on 9/20/24 [Conf. Day], 10/11/24 [In-Service Day] or 10/18/24 [Fall Break])

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Orchard Practice Fields/Baseball Diamonds/South Gym

  
  Your child will kick their weekend off to a great start by being apart of Kickball Mania!  Help your child grow their sportsmanship skills and increase their strength, coordination, and endurance while having fun playing kickball.  Please have your child dress in proper clothing for outdoor running activity, including tennis shoes (no sandals).
  
  Instructor: Hannah Carter has been a teacher at Orchard since January 2019.  She currently is the third grade teacher.  In her free time she enjoys baking and decorating cakes and cookies, taking walks with her husband and dogs, and watching Butler basketball.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Hannah Carter at (317) 713-5793 or via email at: hcarter@orchard.org.
  
  Minimum of 8 students needed to run this program and maximum is 18.  
  
  Fees: $80.00 for 6 weeks. 
  
  Please make checks payable to: Hannah Carter
  
  Click on the Kickball Mania link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Little Chefs Monday Class for 2nd-5th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Mondays
  Sept. 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 21, 28
  (No classes on 9/9/24 [Georgia's daughter is having a baby!!] or 10/14/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m. 
  Science/Math Lab Room #110
  
  
  Give your child the opportunity to taste the flavors of the rainbow in this colorful cooking class.  We are going to add lots of color with fruit salad, 7 layer dip and of course sprinkles!  I'm passionate about building a lifelong love of cooking and encouraging the next generation of foodies to taste and create.  Come along and taste the rainbow!
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Georgia Pappas has been an Orchard ES Amigos Supervisor and has participated in both our after-school and summer camp programs for several years.  Georgia has been working as a Teaching Assistant for the past 14 years in the Indianapolis area.  She has also taught and led several extracurricular classes around food, nature and crafts over the past 18 years.  Georgia always enjoys working with children and helping them learn and grow!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Georgia Pappas at (317) 701-6583.
  
  Minimum of 6 students/Maximum of 14 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $200.00 for the 6 week session
  
  Please make checks payable to: Georgia Pappas
  
  Click on the Little Chefs Monday Class link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Little Chefs Tuesday Class for KG-3rd Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Tuesdays
  Sept. 3, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29
  (No classes on 9/10/24 [Georgia's daughter is having a baby!!] or 10/15/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m. 
  ES Art Room
  
  
  Give your child the opportunity to taste the flavors of the rainbow in this colorful cooking class.  We are going to add lots of color with fruit salad, 7 layer dip and of course sprinkles!!  I'm passionate about building a lifelong love of cooking and encouraging the next generation of foodies to taste and create.  Come along and taste the rainbow!!
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Georgia Pappas has been an Orchard ES Amigos Supervisor and has participated in both our after-school and summer camp programs for several years.  Georgia has been working as a Teaching Assistant for the past 14 years in the Indianapolis area.  She has also taught and led several extracurricular classes around food, nature and crafts over the past 18 years.  Georgia always enjoys working with children and helping them learn and grow!
  
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Georgia Pappas at (317) 701-6583.
  
  Minimum of 6 students/Maximum of 14 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $225.00 for the 7 week session
  
  Please make checks payable to: Georgia Pappas
  
  Click on the Little Chefs Tuesday Class link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Little Sticks Lacrosse Club for KG-2nd Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Wednesdays
  Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 1, 9, 23, 30

  (No class 10/16/24 due to Fall Break)

  3:30-4:30 p.m. 

  Orchard Green/Preschool Gym, if needed
  
  
  Step into the exciting world of Lacrosse with Little Sticks, designed specifically for kindergarten through 2nd grade student!  Lacrosse is a rapidly growing sport in Indiana.  This class will cover basic lacrosse skills (picking up a ground ball, cradling, passing, and shooting).  We will also play small group warm-up games to help build communication, sportsmanship, and teamwork.  It will be an hour to run, learn, play and have fun!!
  
  Players should bring running shoes, a stick if they have one, and a water bottle.  We hope to be outside for the sessions but will have indoor space available (Preschool Gym) for days that the weather does not cooperate.  Please have students dress accordingly for the weather.
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Molly Haseley was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA.  She started playing field hockey in 8th grade and continued to play in high school and at Denison University in Granville, Ohio.  While at Denison, Molly was named to the All-NCAC team three times and to the All-Region team her senior year.  Molly also coached lacrosse while in high school and then coached after college at The Culver Academies, DePauw University and currently coaches girls lacrosse at Zionsville High School.
  
  Since Denison, Molly has coached at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN as well as the elementary, middle and club levels in Cleveland, OH. During her time at DePauw, the team advanced to the NCAA Division III National Quarterfinals and Semi-finals.  Coaching is an important part of Molly's life and she values her time coaching field hockey and lacrosse.  
  
  Molly is a US Lacrosse Level 1 and Level 2 certified coach.  She is the 7th grade math teacher here at The Orchard School.  Molly is looking forward to coaching and teaching this sport to our KG-2nd grade students!!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Molly Haseley at mhaseley@orchard.org.
  
  Minimum of 6 students/Maximum of 20 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $200.00 for the 8 week session
  
  Please make checks payable to: Molly Haseley
  
  Click on the Little Sticks Lacrosse Club link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Mr. Layne's Trading Card Shop Club #3 Returns! for 1st-8th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Wednesdays
  Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 1, 9, 30
  (No classes on 10/16/24 [due to Fall Break] or 10/23/24 [Mr. Layne is out of town**])

  3:30-4:30 p.m.**
  ** NOTE: 10/9 and 10/30 classes will run from 3:30-5:00 to make up for 10/23's class.
  Dining Hall 
  
  

  
  Card lovers...bring your binders, top loaders, and personal collections because we will model this club after the card shop vibes that were popular when I was in grade school - and that are becoming popular again.  We will sit around and talk card (sports, Pokémon©, etc.), while sharing stories and connecting through a collective interest...I'm still friends with some of the people that I met at a card shop back in 1999.
  
  There will be educational and historical aspects throughout the club as well. We will talk about what makes cards special/unique, how to handle them, why people grade them, why people only care about the cards themselves and don't care about the value, how to look up the value, why some cards are more important than others, so on and so forth.
  
  Part of the $300.00 cost will buy packs of cards to open during every class this session!
  
  TRADING DISCLAIMER: Please be mindful of what your students bring to school, as Mr. Layne will let students trade with each other.  However, he will oversee every trade in case high-value is at stake.  In that case he'll consult with the parents. Mr. Layne is not liable for any trades and registration for this after-school class holds harmless the instructor, James Layne, The Orchard School and Orchard Extended Programs for any and all trading.   We also need your partnership to let students know that they cannot have their card collections out during the school day or in Kids Connect (if they return to KC after their class is over). This is to keep trading and the possibility of cards going missing to a minimum.
  
  Instructor: James Layne: I started working at Orchard about 14 years ago.  I was playing in a band and looking for a job while in college at IUPUI.  So I took the maintenance job here on campus because it opened up my weekends and evenings.  I was in charge of lunch duty, which meant I was with kids for most of my shift.  I loved chatting with students and getting to know them.  It felt natural right away.  After about a year into the job, former Early Childhood and Elementary School Director Donna Romack called me into her office.  I thought I was getting in trouble, but instead she asked me what I was studying in college.  I told her journalism/marketing and sociology.  She quickly told me, "You're in the wrong profession. Your heart is in education and you'll realize it if you stick around.  I'm on to you!"  I did stick around.  I moved from the maintenance job to the Kids Connect team, first as a KC Supervisor then as the 1st-4th Coordinator.  Two years after Donna's conversation with me, she hired me full-time to work as a Multiage Preschool Teacher.  Now I use all of my prior Orchard experiences, combined with my degree from IUPUI, as the Director of Marketing and Communication here at Orchard!  This school pushed me out of my comfort zone and then gave me an opportunity to thrive when I was in it.  This school helped me grow up, taught me how to be a professional, and is now raising my kids (Graham/2nd grade, Simon/1st, and Parker/Preschool).  I'm forever indebted to The Orchard School.  Owls forever!!
    
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact James Layne at (317) 979-6776 [cell] or via email at: jlayne@orchard.org.
  More on the third wave of card popularity: https://www.ibj.com/articles/derek-schultz-the-card-king
  
  A maximum of 15 students may join this class.  
  
  Fees: $300.00 for the 7-week Session.  
  (Part of the fee will be used to buy packs of cards to open during every session!)
  
  Please make checks payable to: James Layne
  
  Click on the Mr. Layne's Trading Card Shop Club #3 Returns! link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Pop Star Club (Mrs. Carter's Version) for 1st-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Thursdays
  Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31

  (No class on 10/17/24 [Fall Break])

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Mrs. Carter's Room #206

  
  ...are you ready for it?  Join the fun and shake it off during the Taylor Swift ™®© themed after-school fun class.  We will dance, sing songs, make friendship bracelets and make themed crafts throughout the duration of this exciting club.  Come join in the festivities!!
  
  Instructor: Hannah Carter has been a teacher at Orchard since January 2019.  She currently is the third grade teacher.  In her free time she enjoys baking and decorating cakes and cookies, taking walks with her husband and dogs, and watching Butler basketball.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Hannah Carter at (317) 713-5793 or via email at: hcarter@orchard.org.
  
  Minimum of 6 students needed to run this program and maximum is 18.  
  
  Fees: $80.00 for 6 weeks. 
  
  Please make checks payable to: Hannah Carter
  
  Click on the Pop Star Club (Mrs. Carter's Version!) link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Scrap, Paper, Scissors: Dollhouse Creations for KG-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Tuesdays 
  Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29
  (No class on 10/15/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  ES Art Room

  
  
  Welcome to Scrap, Paper, Scissors:  Dollhouse Creations!  We'll dive into the fun of creating your very own dollhouse and use recycled materials and art supplies to make fantastical miniature worlds!
  
  We'll transform ordinary things - a stash of recycled cardboard boxes, bottle caps, fabric scraps, and more - into extraordinary creations.
  
  We'll plan and sketch out your dream designs - maybe a cozy living room, a funky kitchen, or a snug bedroom.  Armed with scissors, glue, paint, and a sprinkle of glitter, you'll get to work cutting, shaping, and decorating.
  
  At the end of the 8 weeks, each child will bring home their masterpiece - a colorful testament to their creativity, resourcefulness, and love for the planet as on Orchard Owl!  Their dollhouses aren't just toys; they're symbols of how fun and rewarding it can be to reuse, repurpose, and enjoy the process of creating!  Looking forward to seeing their imaginations run wild!!
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Emily Layne: I'm a mom of 3 Orchard Owls (1st, KG and preschool) and a prior kindergarten teacher.  I'm passionate about open-ended play, process art, and the magic of childhood.  You might also recognize me as Mr. Layne's wife and a neighbor to the Orchard School!  Previously, I ran a few summer camps and will also be subbing some for Kids Connect.  Hope to see you around and in this fun after-school class!!
  
   Questions?  Feel free to contact Emily Layne at emilylayne15@gmail.com.
  
  Minimum of 5 students/Maximum of 12 students to run this program.
  
  Fee: $250.00 for the 8 week session (includes dollhouse & all materials)
   
  Please make checks payable to: Emily Layne
  
  Click on the Scrap, Paper, Scissors: Dollhouse Creations link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• (FULL) Sew What - Sewing 101/201 for 3rd-8th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Wednesdays
  Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 1, 9, 23, 30
  (No class on 10/16/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-5:00 p.m. [NOTE: this class is 1 1/2 hours]
  Conference Room
  
  THIS CLASS IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS.
  
  Students will learn the basics of sewing while creating several simple and fun projects.  Learning to use a pattern, cut fabric pieces, and stitch using the sewing machine will all be part of this class.  Projects may include pillows, tote bags, pencil pouches, or simple stuffed toys or games.  Supplies for most projects will be provided or student may choose to purchase their own choice of fabric for a project.  During the first class, we will decide on the projects for the class so students can bring their own supplies if they choose.  For student who have taken Sewing 101, we will do different projects to learn new skills.
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Beth Larner has offered sewing camps and classes at The Orchard School for the past several years.  She is an Orchard ES Math teacher and a Math Learning Support teacher for Kindergarten-Fourth grades.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Beth Larner at blarner@orchard.org or (317) 713-5730.
  
  Minimum of 2 students/Maximum of 6 students needed to run this program.
  
  Fees: $240.00 for the 8 week session
  
  Please make checks payable to: Beth Larner
  
  Click on the Sew What link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Soccer Shots for KG-2nd Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Mondays

  Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 21, 28
  (No class on 10/14/24 due to In-Service Day)

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Preschool Gym
  
  Soccer Shots is a nationally recognized and awarded program that offers high energy, fun, and age appropriate soccer lessons.  Soccer Shots Premier is for school-aged children that want to build upon the soccer skills they have already learned, as well as those that are new to soccer.   Focusing on individual skill, fitness, and sportsmanship, each session provides an opportunity for players to be challenged through fun games and team competitions. Players will also be introduced to tactical elements and concepts of game play through weekly scrimmages.  We also use the platform that soccer provides us as a tool for teaching character development lessons each week.  Thus, players not only learn new skills and participate in fun games each week, but also learn teamwork, cooperation, leadership and confidence, etc. 
  
  ** All students should bring/wear sneakers and weather appropriate, comfortable clothing to play soccer in.  Additional soccer gear is not required. 
  
  We are driven by the belief that a positive experience with sports can make a lasting impact on a child's life.  We believe that soccer is a perfect platform to help prepare children for success, on and off the field.  At Soccer Shots, we believe that it's not only our opportunity but also our responsibility to positively impact children's lives.
  
  For additional information, please visit our website at: centralindiana.soccershots.com (search The Orchard School).
  
  Questions?  Please contact Kevin Rebholz at (814) 380-8203 or kevinr@soccershots.com.
  
  Minimum/Maximum Enrollment: 10/20 students
  
  1st Session Fee: $210.00 + $30.00* [total of $240.00] registration fee. (school year August 2024 - July 2025).  Registration fee will be due for all registrants during this fall session #1 since it is the first session of the 2024-2025 school year.  Includes: 1 hour session each week, small prize each week, mid-season report, and end-of-season prize and certificate of participation/report card. *Registration fee is charged once per Soccer Shots school year (August 2024-July 2025) and includes one Soccer Shots jersey (MRSP $35). The fee is invested in excellent coaches, state-aligned curricula, and communication, so that we can provide the best Children's Soccer Experience.  The fee is also invested in special events for families such as OrangeFest and collegiate soccer days, which will allow families to meet coaches and see their children participate in a Soccer Shots class, etc.
  
  Please make checks payable to: Soccer Shots
  
  Click on the Soccer Shots link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Spanish Private Tutoring with Señora Poletti (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Thursdays

  Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31

  (No class on 10/17/24 due to Fall Break)

  3:30-4:00 p.m., 4:00-4:30 and 4:30-5:00

  For students in 3rd-8th grade.

  Location: 5th/6th Spanish Room #618
  Fee: $400 for eight weeks of lessons .  Please check with Señora Poletti directly for lesson availability times and scheduling.

  
  This offering is for 1:1 Spanish tutoring.  We will focus on what your child is currently learning in their Spanish class and expand beyond that as well.  If they are not currently taking Spanish, this will be an introduction to the language.  The session will be customized to meet your child's needs, and designed to make learning Spanish fun!
  
  Please contact Ellen Poletti at epoletti@orchard.org to schedule a lesson time slot or with any questions.  
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Hola!  My name is Ellen Poletti and I am the 5th and 6th grade Spanish teacher at Orchard!  Throughout my career as an English teacher in Spain and a Spanish teacher in Indianapolis, I have taught children of all ages.  I grew up bilingually through a Spanish immersion program at my school, and I have studied and worked abroad in Mexico, Argentina and Spain.  I love the Spanish language and culture, and look forward to helping your child enhance or start their Spanish language journey!

• Story Safari for KG-1st Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Mondays
  Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 21, 28

  (No class on 10/14/23 due to In-Service Day)

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Mrs. Bradley & Miss Hiday's Preschool Room #123

  
  Jump into a great mix of children's books that are fun for all ages with Miss Hiday and Mrs. Bradley!  Each week we will explore some great literature while offering themed activities that correlate with the books we read.
  
  
  Instructors: Mrs. Becky Bradley: I am overjoyed to be continuing in the classroom for my 11th year at Orchard!  I have been teaching Preschool for 25 years and truly love coming to work each day to spend time with your children.  I have a BS in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University.  My philosophy of education aligns itself with the Reggio Emilia Approach and I believe all children are confident, competent and capable.  I engage with children as a co-researcher and marveler.  I believe the environment provides opportunity for curiosity, questioning and growth.  We work very hard to keep it alive for your child. At home, I am a wife to husband, Scott, a mother to Levi who is a Lego loving Second Grader at Orchard this year and a happy, active Kindergartner named Jake.  I enjoy spending time with family and friends, singing to some great classic rock music and searching for hidden treasures at used book and thrift stores.
  
  Erin Hiday: I am so excited to be starting my third year teaching at Orchard!  I worked at Orchard previously for total of five years serving as a supervisor, then coordinator for Orchard's Kids Connect and also as a summer camp counselor.  I also served an internship with Orchard's DEI team.  I have a BA in psychology from IUPUI along with a pre art therapy certificate and a nutrition certificate from Functional Nutrition Lab.  I have spent time working in the mental health field where I expanded my knowledge on social emotional and coping skills that I enjoy bringing into the classroom setting.  In my free time I love to be outdoors hiking, reading books, and spending time with my dog, Callie.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Becky Bradley at bbradley@orchard.org  or Erin Hiday at ehiday@orchard.org.
  
  Minimum of 10/maximum of 20 students are needed to run the program.  
  
  Fees: $140.00 for 7 weeks.  (Includes all materials)
  
  Please make checks payable to: Becky Bradley
  
  Click on the Story Safari link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Summer Magic for KG-4th Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Wednesdays
  Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 1, 9, 23, 30
  (No class on 10/16/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Miss Johnson's Middle School Technology Room #636
  
  
  Hello Summer!  Summer is a magical time filled with so many FUN things to explore!  In this club, we'll create and craft with the sun, play and explore with different chalk options, explore how wildlife moves and changes this time of year, conduct experiements and even make some treats!  It's sure to be a fun time exploring what makes summer so wonderful.
  
  INSTRUCTOR BIO:  Amanda Johnson: Hi, my name is Amanda Johnson and I am the middle school technology teacher for 5th-8th grades.  This is my fourth year at Orchard.  I started as a 4th grade Math and Science teacher.  This is my third year as a technology teacher.  I was an Orchard Summer Camp member the last three summers.
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Amanda Johnson at ajohnson@orchard.org or (317) 251-9253.
  
  Minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 18 students for this program.
  
  Fees: $180.00 for the 8 week session
  Please make checks payable to: Amanda Johnson
  
  Click on the Summer Magic link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Trumpet Private Lessons with James Hanna 2024-2025

  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays

  3:30-4:00; 4:15-4:45; 5:00-5:30 Lesson times each day

  For students in 6th-8th grade enrolled in Band

  Location: Band Room in the Music Wing
  Fee: $35.00 for each 30-minute lesson.  Please check with Jim directly for available lesson times and securing a time slot.

  
  
  Students will learn the fundamentals of trumpet playing, enhance their knowledge of music reading and notation, and develop as musicians overall.  These are private lessons with one student per lesson time slot.
  
  Please contact Jim Hanna at jamhanna79@gmail.com to schedule for lessons or with any questions.  
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Jim Hanna has played the trumpet since 6th grade and played in high school, at university, and beyond.  He now plays in community groups in Indianapolis, including the Pride of Indiana Bands and Crossroads Brass Band, as well as performing in the pit orchestra for musicals such as Into theWoods, American in Paris, The Music Man, and more.  Jim also has offered other clubs/classes in previous sessions.  Welcome back, Jim!  We look forward to jamming with you!!
  

• What's in the Woods? for Grades KG-3rd (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Mondays
  Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 21, 28

  (No class on 10/14/23 due to In-Service Day)

  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Ms. Brenegan's Room #420/The Orchard Woods  :-)

  
  Let's explore and investigate around our beautiful campus.  We will get great exercise while making time for pit stops for play and exploration.  We will also have a snack to fuel our adventures!
  
  
  Instructor: Ms. Michelle Brenegan is currently a first grade teacher at Orchard.  This will be her 6th year teaching at The Orchard School.  She previously taught preschool at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.  Michelle has two daughters and enjoys spending time with them reading books, playing board games and baking.  She is looking forward to working with your child(ren) in after-school clubs this year!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Michelle Brenegan at (317) 713-2193 or via email at: mappel@orchard.org.
  
  Minimum of 5/maximum of 15 students are needed to run the program.  
  
  Fees: $180.00 for 7 weeks. 
  
  Please make checks payable to: Michelle Brenegan
  
  Click on the What's in the Woods link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

• Yoga. Breathe. Play. for KG-3rd Graders (1st Session 2024-2025)

  Tuesdays 
  Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29
  (No class on 10/15/24 due to Fall Break)
  3:30-4:30 p.m.
  EC Music Room (#115)

  
  
  Join Silly Hearts Yoga for Kids for Yoga, Breathe, and Play.  In this after school class, students will experience yoga through games, music, and creative expression.  Students will explore mindfulness through a variety of breathing exercises and activities as well.  Your child will gain strength and build confidence, increase flexibility and improve focus, all while having fun and learning important lifelong wellness strategies.  No prior yoga experience is needed.
  
   Please send your student in comfortable clothing (shorts under dresses, please).  
  
  INSTRUCTOR:  Silly Hearts Yoga for Kids was founded by Audrey Beaugh in 2015 as a way of combining her passion for teaching children and yoga together into a "mobile yoga studio" for kids.  Silly Hearts Yoga for Kids offers yoga instruction for children in schools, homes, community settings and birthday parties all around the greater Indianapolis area.  Silly Hearts Yoga for Kids instructor Mitzi Johnson will again be teaching the Orchard after school classes.  Mitzi Johnson has a passion for teaching!  She is an elementary school teacher with an interest in Social-Emotional Learning.  Mitzi completed her 15 hour kids yoga certification with Silly Hearts Yoga for Kids in 2021 and is thrilled to have an opportunity to share yoga with more children throughout the greater Indy area. Audrey and her staff have offered after-school classes and summer camps at Orchard for several years and are excited to continue offering Yoga again this school year!
  
  Questions?  Feel free to contact Audrey Beaugh, Silly Hearts Yoga for Kids Founder and Instructor at sillyheartsyoga@gmail.com or (317) 689-7123.  Additional information may be found on their website: sillyheartsyoga.com
  
  Minimum of 5 students/Maximum of 20 students to run this program.
  
  Fee: $180.00 for the 8 week session 
  Please make checks payable to: Silly Hearts Yoga for Kids
  
  Click on the Yoga Breathe Play link on the Download section to the right of the Class main page to access the registration form.  Return completed registration form along with payment to the Extended Programs Office, Attention: Cindy Larsen, The Orchard School, 615 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.