Enrichment Programs

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

PTSA is excited to provide opportunities to enrich your child's education beyond the school day. PTSA partners with teachers and local vendors to offer before and after school classes. For the 2025-2026 school year all enrichment (Teacher and vendor-led) will be coordinated by the PTSA.

Winter Enrollment: Opening 12/8

NEW for 2026 - Retail sales tax

  • Due to Washington state senate bill ESSB 5814 after school enrichment classes are now subject to retail tax of 8.8%
  • Guidance from the department of revenue (DOR)
  • Wilder PTSA has submitted clarifying questions directly to the DOR and will update this page once our "binding tax ruling" has been issued.

Teacher Led Classes:

  • Pricing is based on minimum enrollment of 12 students per class
  • If more than minumum number of students enroll parents will be issued a pro-rated refund.
  • Cost per student at max enrollment can be seen in the class description

Want to enroll for free? Become a Chaperone:

  • All classes require a volunteer PTSA chaperone to be present and CAN'T go ahead without one!
  • A chaperone’s child will receive priority registration and free tuition for the course (refunded at the end of the course).
  • Interested in being a chaperone? Email enrichment@wilderptsa.net

Winter 2026 — Activities Calendar

AM and PM sessions by day; grade ranges in bold

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
AM
PM

Before School (07:30 - 08:30AM)

Games & Relay Mania

  • When: Mondays & Wednesdays
  • Grades: k-5
  • Cost: $283/20 classes + tax
    • Cost @ max enrollment: $210 + tax
  • Enrollment: min = 12, max =16
  • Class Dates: 1/12, 1/16, 1/19 (NO CLASS), 1/23, 1/26, 1/30 (NO CLASS), 2/2, 2/6, 2/9, 2/13 (NO CLASS), 2/16 (NO CLASS), 2/20, 2/23, 2/27, 3/2, 3/6, 3/9, 3/13 (NO CLASS), 3/16, 3/20, 3/23, 3/27, 3/30, 4/3, 4/6
  • Chaperone: TBD
  • Vendor: Teacher Led - Gary Larson
  • Description: Get your kids up and moving in the morning with this twice a week class.

Hands on Science

  • When: Tuesdays
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Cost: $283/10 classes + $25 Supply Fee + tax
    • Cost @ max enrollment: $210 + $25 Supply Fee + tax
  • Enrollment: min=12, max=16
  • Class Dates: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 , 2/3 (NO CLASS), 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
  • Chaperone: TBD
  • Vendor: Teacher Led - Joey Neibauer
  • Description: Mr. Neibauer is calling all young scientists! Get ready to ignite your curiosity and spark your imagination in our exciting before-school enrichment class, Hands-On Science! 🧪Dive into the world of amazing experiments; from fizzing reactions to magnetic marvels, each session is packed with fun-tastic activities that will make you say, "Eureka!". 🚀Don't miss out on this electrifying opportunity to explore, experiment, and excel in science. Sign up today and let's make some science-tastic memories together! 🌈🔍Science is cool, and so are you! 🧬✨

AlgePros (Full)

  • When: Thursdays
  • Grades: 5th
  • Cost (for entire year): NA - no add'l enrollment
  • Max Enrollment: 24
  • Class Dates:
    • Fall: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 (skip 11/27)
    • Winter: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 (NO CLASS), 2/12 (NO CLASS), 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
    • Spring: 4/2 (NO CLASS), TBD
  • Chaperone: Libby Carter (Fall), Shannon J (Winter), TBD (Spring)
  • Vendor: Teacher Led - Joey Neibauer
  • Description: This is a year-long class and fall enrollment is for the entire year. Class dates will align with fall, winter, and spring enrichment session dates.
  • 🍩 AlgePros: Come for the donuts, stay for the pi! 🥧Thursday mornings just got exponentially better. AlgePros is a before-school math adventure led by Mr. Neibauer—educator, entertainer, and occasional voice impressionist. Students fuel up with a donut, then dive into a dynamic blend of 6th grade math concepts and 5th grade reinforcement, all delivered with humor, heart, and high expectations. Whether your child is a math whiz or just warming up to numbers, AlgePros meets them where they are—building confidence, sharpening mental math skills, and mastering everything from decimal operations to geometry (yes, we’re talking triangles, rectangles, and circles with a generous helping of π).We focus on neat, organized work, clear thinking, and joyful learning. It’s math with meaning—and a little mischief. Algebraic thinking? Check. Geometry? Check. Laughs and learning? Double check.

Wed Early Release (1:55 - 2:55 PM)

Basketball

  • When: Wed
  • Grades: K-2
  • Cost: $260/10 classes + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 20
  • Class Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 (NO CLASS), 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
  • Chaperone: TBD
  • Vendor: https://www.bbtrainingsolutions.net

CreArt - Create. Explore. Inspire. - Artists of the Northwest

  • When: Wed
  • Grades: K-5
  • Cost: $290/10 classes + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 21
  • Class Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 (NO CLASS), 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
  • Chaperone: Aarthi S.
  • Vendor: www.Creartstudioz.com
  • Description: This Winter kids dive into real materials - paint, clay, collage, printmaking, and textiles - while creating geometric animals, clay trolls, spooky charcoal houses, Ranier yarn paintings, comics, kinetic silhouettes, fauvist cityscapes, and bold portrait prints. We learn Northwest design principles respectfully (kids create original personal symbols), and focus on process over perfection so artists build confidence and joy.

Art & Animation for Adventurers

  • When: Wed
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Cost: $360/10 classes + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 15
  • Class Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 (NO CLASS), 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
  • Chaperone: TBD
  • Vendor: DigiPen Open World
  • Description: As students mature and their appreciation for art becomes more nuanced, so too can their ability to conceive of and create more complex compositions. Cultivating their passion for artistic expression becomes even more important at this stage in their development.
    This class begins introducing more intricate styles of producing art. Instructors will guide students through drawing and painting techniques, eventually leading into a better understanding of how to take static images and objects and process them into moving animations. Class involves hands on art as well as digital art expression.

After School (3:25 - 4:25 PM)

Game Designs for Young Programmers

  • When: Monday
  • Grades: k-2
  • Cost: $360/10 classes + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 15
  • Class Dates: 1/12, 1/19 (NO CLASS), 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 (NO CLASS), 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23
  • Chaperone: Aarthi S
  • Vendor: DigiPen Open World
  • Description: Students will develop a foundation for future programming and software development projects. They'll develop this foundation in the context of working on their own games built with visual scripting that they can be proud of and share with friends and family. Over the course of the class, students will learn about data types, control statements, and logic, and use these skills to develop their own 2D games while learning about techniques used in the software and game development industries. These techniques include following a development process, iterating effectively, and integrating design, art, audio, and programming into a single, cohesive experience.

 

 Ceramics

  • When: Monday or Tuesday (sign up for one day/week)
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Cost: $283/10 classes + $30 Supply Fee + tax
    • @max enrollment $210/10 classes + $30 Supply Fee + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 16
  • Class Dates:
    • Monday Class: 1/12, 1/19 (NO CLASS), 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 (NO CLASS), 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
    • Tuesday Class: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 (NO CLASS), 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
  • Chaperones:
    • Monday - Bethany Maloney
    • Tuesday - TBD
  • Vendor: Teacher Led - Hailey Hartwell
  • Note: CLASS IS 90 MINUTES, end time is 4:50pm.
  • Description: Is your child ready to explore their artistic side? Enroll them in the ceramics enrichment class where they’ll dive into the fun world of clay! As sculptors, they will create functional and decorative pieces. They’ll learn essential hand building techniques like building with slabs, crafting pinch pots, and attaching new elements to their designs. They’ll also discover sgraffito for adding patterns, experiment with adding texture, create with two types of clay, and use glaze to make their creations shine. Students who took Ceramics last year are invited to return this year, where they will work on all-new projects. This is a great opportunity to refine and expand on the skills they began developing in previous courses.

Storytelling

  • When: Tuesday
  • Grades: K-5
  • Cost: $290 + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 15
  • Class Dates: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 (NO CLASS), 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
  • Chaperone: Shadi R.
  • Vendor: Everlove Academy
  • Description: Class that builds confidence, creativity, and foundational speaking skills.

Rainy Day Dinner Club

  • When: Thursday
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Cost: $394/8 classes + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 16
  • Class Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 (NO CLASS), 1/29 (NO CLASS), 2/5, 2/12 (NO CLASS), 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
  • Chaperone: TBD
  • Vendor: rainydaydinnerclub.com
  • Note: CLASS IS 90 MINUTES, end time at 4:50pm.
  • Description: Each week, students learn basic cooking skills while making dinner for their family. Students will create delicious dishes while focusing on the importance of seasonal ingredients, scratch cooking, and natural preservatives while practicing knife skills and kitchen safety. Each entrée will serve 4 to 6 and will be packaged in oven-ready cookware with baking instructions. All meals are nut fee and vegetarian options available upon request. Due to the lesson structure, other food allergies or dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.

Chess

  • When: Thursdays
  • Grades: K - 5th
  • Cost: $230/10 classes + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 32
  • Class Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 (NO CLASS), 2/5, 2/12 (NO CLASS), 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
  • Chaperone: TBD
  • Vendor: https://excelwithchess.com/wilder
  • Description: Beginners through advanced players are welcome at Chess Club! Make new friends while learning chess skills and practicing together each week. Chess has been proven to improve focus and critical thinking! In our classroom, chess is also a fun game where we build confidence, socialize, and practice sportsmanship.

Indoor Multi-Sport (including Floor Hockey)

  • When: Fridays
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Cost: $235/9 classes + tax
  • Max Enrollment: 20
  • Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 (no class), 2/6, 2/13 (no class), 2/20, 2/27 (no class), 3/6, 3/13 (no class), 3/20, 3/27, 4/3
  • Chaperone: TBD
  • Vendor: https://www.bbtrainingsolutions.net
  • Description: Our Multi-Sport program is the perfect way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and have fun after school! Designed for all age groups, children rotate through a variety of sports including pickleball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, and volleyball. Each session focuses on developing fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a positive, encouraging environment. With experienced coaches, engaging activities, and a safe setting, our program keeps kids moving, learning, and loving every minute of after-school play! 

PTSA Enrichment Policies

  • Each PTSA coordinated enrichment class requires a volunteer chaperone to attend EACH class. The volunteer chaperone’s child is offered priority registration and a full discount on the class price (or 50% discount if there are two chaperones). Class price is refunded at the end of the session. If you are interested in committing to be the volunteer chaperone please email enrichment@wilderptsa.net. If a volunteer chaperone is not found for a class, that class will be cancelled.
  • There are no refunds for before and after school classes. The only exception is if a program does not enroll the minimum number of students, a full refund will be given. Refunds will not be offered for classes within a session that must be canceled due to LWSD closure (weather, etc.), building issues or lack of a chaperone. A teacher or vendor may offer a makeup class if a class is cancelled due to illness or a schedule conflict, however, a makeup class is not guaranteed.
  • We don't want anyone missing out on enrichment classes. Wilder PTSA offers scholarships based on financial need. If you need a scholarship, please email Mr. Goldberg, Wilder Principal, for help at sgoldberg@lwsd.org
  • Wilder PTSA Enrichment Class Policy
  • Wilder PTSA Volunteer Chaperone Policies

If you have any questions, please reach out to enrichment@wilderptsa.net