SOCCER CLINIC

Grades: K - 5. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Day and Time: Mondays, 3:30-4:45 pm
Dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 & 11/11
Fee: $180

Program Website: https://www.montgomerysports.org/page/show/8579034-fall-2024-soccer-clinics
Student Meeting Location: Ashburton Field

MSA offers outdoor soccer clinics in the fall and spring seasons. Our Clinic Focus – on teaching fundamentals of soccer in fun method. For boys and girls ages 5 – 12 years old. Children are grouped by grades k - 2nd and 3rd - 5th. These programs are offered as an after school activity and on the weekend. Optional Saturday games are available for the children to practice their newly acquired skills. The program runs in Montgomery County public schools and parks. Each participant will need to have shin guards and soccer cleats.

CHINESE BEGINNER 

Grades: 2 - 5
Day and Time: Mondays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13 (12-week program)
Fee: $255 (Payment plans and scholarships are available). Register by September 16 for $10 Early Bird Discount!

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Spin the globe and make discoveries! Children build practical language skills in a fun, small-group, immersion setting with lively games, activities and a workbook. Discover where Chinese is spoken, explore customs and cultural traditions, and communicate in another language! For children who are reading and writing in English. 
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CHINESE INTERMEDIATE

Grades: 3 - 5
Day and Time: Mondays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13 (12-week program)
Fee: $300 (Payment plans and scholarships are available). Register by September 16 for $10 Early Bird Discount!

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

We’re on our way! In Chinese, children begin to read and write pinyin, practice new characters, and build confidence in recognizing and using the 4 tones as we explore more topics and cultural notes! For children with Beginner level experience.

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BASKETBALL CLINICS

Grades: Pre-K-1 session; K - 1st session; 1st-2nd session
Day and Time: Mondays, 5:15 - 5:55 pm (Pre-K to K session); 6:00-6:45 pm (K-1st session); 6:50-7:35 pm (1st-2nd grade session)*
Dates: Oct 7, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024 (5 total)

Fee: $125 

Program Website: https://www.yellowbrickbasketball.com/
Student Meeting Location: Check registration email.  

Yellow Brick Clinics are a way to get the very smallest hoopers (age 3.5+ through 2nd graders) excited about the game and about sports in general. They are a stress free way to introduce kids of all abilities to the game.

BEGINNER CHEERLEADING

Grades: K - 4
Day and Time: Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM
Dates: 9/30/24 – 12/9/24 {No Class On 11/4 & 11/25}

Fee: $229

Program Website: www.tommieshaw.com
Student Meeting Location: TBD

Would you like to lead the cheers on the sidelines for your favorite team? Join our Cheerleading class! We teach students the basics of cheerleading, including motions, cheers, jumps, basic tumbling and simple stunting. During stunting, simple pyramids of only two levels will be taught. Parents are invited to join us on the last day of class for a Parent’s Day performance.
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LEGO© CLUB

Grades: 1st - 3rd
Day and Time: Mondays, 3:35PM - 4:35PM
Dates: 9/30 - Oct 7,21, 28- Nov 11,18, Dec 2, 9,16  (no class on 11/4 and 11/25)

Fee: $207; Aristocrafts has a scholarship program to help students in need, please reach out with any questions at aristocraftsdc@gmail.com.

Program Website: https://www.aristocraftsdc.com
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Fun and engaging Lego challenges with STEM activities. In this course, children will have the opportunity to explore their creativity and problem-solving skills through building and designing with LEGO bricks. Throughout the class, they will learn various techniques for building structures, vehicles and other objects. We will have many fun challenges to enhance the building experience and encourage a healthy competition. Children will have the opportunity to work individually or in teams and will be encouraged to share their ideas and collaborate with their peers. In addition to building, we will also discuss some of the engineering and physics concepts behind the designs we create. Ready...Set...Build!

GIRLS ON THE RUN 

Grades: 3 - 5
Day and Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-8:40 a.m. 
Dates: September 17 to October 1 (includes 20 practices) 

Fee: $187.50 (Standard program fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more!) 

Program Website: https://www.girlsontherunofmoco.org/
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is coming back to Ashburton this fall! GOTR is a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-5th grade. The program teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K, at the Westfield Mall in Bethesda! Spaces are limited so register soon! 

SPANISH INTRODUCTORY

Grades: K - 1
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14 (12-week program)
Fee: $255 (Payment plans and scholarships are available). Register by September 16 for $10 Early Bird Discount! 

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Let’s speak a new language! A fun introduction to Spanish where children learn through songs, puppets games, storytelling, and hands-on activities in an immersion setting. Join us for the story of The City Mouse and the Country Mouse - all in Spanish! For children who may not yet be reading or writing.
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SPANISH BEGINNER

Grades: 2 - 5
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14 (12-week program)
Fee: $255 (Payment plans and scholarships are available). Register by September 16 for $10 Early Bird Discount! 

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Student Meeting Location: Room 225

Spin the globe and make discoveries! Children build practical language skills in a fun, small-group, immersion setting with lively games, activities and a workbook. Discover where Spanish is spoken, explore customs and cultural traditions, and communicate in another language! For children who are reading and writing in English.

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SPANISH INTERMEDIATE

Grades: 3 - 5
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14 (12-week program)
Fee: $300 (Payment plans and scholarships are available). Register by September 16 for $10 Early Bird Discount! 

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Student Meeting Location: Room 225 

We’re on our way! In Spanish, children begin to read and write, build new vocabulary and language skills, gain confidence in speaking and comprehension, and explore the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. For children with Beginner level experience.

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FLAG FOOTBALL 

Grades: K - 5. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 3:45 - 4:45PM
Dates: 9/24, 10/1,10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/12 & 11/19
Fee: $180

Program Website: https://www.montgomerysports.org/page/show/8596718-fall-2024-flag-touch-football-
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

MSA offers a fantastic program coached by our professional staff which teaches the basic skills of football, running, passing, receiving and defending. Through fun skill based drills, children will learn the concepts of the game of football. Children will build the basic foundation of football to advance them to a higher level of play, and will have a great time obtaining these skills in our fun program. All our our coaching staff are very knowledgeable in teaching the game of football. Our staff is dedicated to your child’s needs.  MSA provides all the equipment your child will need for this program. 

CHEER CHAMPS (DANCE/POMS)

Grades: K - 5
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Dates: 9/24, 10/1,10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/12
Fee: $230

Program Website: https://www.montgomerysports.org/page/show/6848869-fall-2024-cheer-champs-dance-poms-
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

MSA is offering a Cheer Champs (Dance and POMs) program that teaches new techniques for beginners. Serena of the Baltimore Raven will coach the Cheer Champs Squad. Your child will learn basic dance routines, and POMS during this class. This program is perfect for beginners who want to learn basic dance routines. Participants will perform their routines on the last of their clinics. Parents, guardians and family are welcome to attend. Bring your own POMS. Uniforms for the final show are to be provided by parents or guardians

GROUP MUSIC LESSONS 

Grades: K - 5
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Dates: 9/24 - 6/3 (year-long program every Tuesday afternoon)
Fee: 10 equal payments of $89; Registration Deadline 9/17/24

Program Website: https://learnnowmusic.com/
Student Meeting Location: Room#240 (ART)

Students will participate in an ensemble music group. They may choose which
instrument to play during the session: piano, guitar, violin or drums. Students will learn about the instruments as well as how to play in a music group. Free Rental Instruments Included.
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BEGINNER HIP HOP

Grades: K - 3
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
Dates: 10/2/24-11/20/24

Fee: $229

Program Website: www.tommieshaw.com
Student Meeting Location: TBD

Hip Hop is a high-energy dance form that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B, and pop music, and is perfect for boys and girls who love to move! This fun-filled class immerses students in all aspects of motion, developing their balance, coordination, and strength, as well as promoting creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem. We use child-friendly music in all our Hip Hop classes (often KidzBop), and all movement is age-appropriate. As always, this session's class will feature new music and choreography. Parents are invited to join us on the last day of class for a Parent’s Day performance.
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CODING

Grades: K - 5
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Dates: 9/25, 10/2,10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 & 11/13
Fee: $230

Program Website: https://www.montgomerysports.org/page/show/8166574-coding-class
Student Meeting Location: TBD

Ignite your child’s digital creativity! Make screen time interactive, educational, and inspiring this fall! MSA STEM Class teaches children to create interactive games and animations, starting with basic coding languages like Scratch Jr. The Class consists of classroom training with hands-on experience. Children will work in group setting to create their projects. We staff our class at a less than 8:1 student-to-coach ratio.

Participants will get to utilize our laptops or chromebooks and learn basic programming skills in friendly settings.

BASKETBALL CLINICS (TENTATIVE - SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AS NEEDED BY SCHOOLS AND COUNTY)

Grades: K - 5. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 3:45 - 4:45PM
Dates: 9/25, 10/2,10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 & 11/13
Fee: $180

Program Website: https://www.montgomerysports.org/page/show/8579028-fall-2024-basketball-clinics
Student Meeting Location: GYM 

MSA Basketball Program will emphasis on developing sound fundamental skills, confidence, teamwork and of course fun for all. The skills taught are Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, Offense, Defense, Rebounding, and more . . . .Our basketball program is Coached by former and present collegiate players from University of Maryland and various other universities, NCAA Champion players, former NBA players and MSA professional coaching staff. MSA provides all the equipment including basketballs. Small-sided games will be played during the instruction hour. This program is for boys and girls, Grades k– 5, Children will be grouped by age and skill levels.

CHESS (NEW Club and Teams Format!)

Grades: K - 5. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill. 
Day and Time: Thursdays, 8:00AM - 9:00AM (Teams) & 3:35PM - 4:35PM (Club sessions). Club and Teams meets both 8:00am-9:00am AND 3:35pm-4:35pm
Dates: 10/10 to 01/09 (12-week session); Skip dates: 11/28, 12/26, Make up date (if needed): 1/16
Fee: $252 (Club only); $504 (Club & Team)

Program Website: https://chessacademy.com/
Student Meeting Location: Chess AM - Room 135, Chess PM - Rooms 224, 225
 

Clubs are a mixture of lessons, activities, and games and should be a progression for returning students. All skill levels are welcome! New this fall: Chess Club & Team! This program is an extension of Chess Club. During club, class time is divided between lessons and practice games. For students signed up for Club & Team, in this new second hour that meets in the mornings, we are taking Chess Club to the next level, focusing on solving chess puzzles and playing tournament style games. Students must also be signed up for afternoon chess club for this option and cannot signup for just the team. Students get access to some great (free!) online extras: Weekly evening tournament for all our club students; and Bonus lesson with a special guest like world champion Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar, the best female chess player ever.

BEGINNER BALLET

Grades: K - 2nd
Day and Time: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
Dates: 10/10/24 - 12/5/24 {No Class On 11/28}

Fee: $229

Program Website: www.tommieshaw.com
Student Meeting Location: TBD

Beginner Ballet is designed for younger ballet students of both genders. The curriculum includes basic ballet posture, basic positions of the feet and arms and basic ballet steps that are appropriate for young children. Group movement such
as forming circles, lines, and moving in unison will be taught. Students will also learn a ballet piece to be performed on the last day of class. Classical music as well as children’s songs are used as accompaniment during the class. Traditional leather or canvas soft ballet slippers are highly recommended (pink or white). Parents are invited to join us on the last day of class for a Parent’s Day performance.

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JEWELRY CLUB 

Grades: 1st - 4th
Day and Time: Thursdays, 3:35PM - 4:35PM
Dates: Oct 3,10, 17, 24,  Nov 7,14, 21, Dec 5,12  (no class on 10/31 and 11/28)

Fee: $225; Aristocrafts has a scholarship program to help students in need, please reach out with any questions at aristocraftsdc@gmail.com.

Program Website: https://www.aristocraftsdc.com
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Jewelry-making studio - Craft stunning bracelets, key rings, rings, clip on earrings and necklaces using beads, polymer clay, felt, wood, seashells, and more. Join us and transform everyday materials into unique, handmade treasures!

Grades: 3 - 5
Day and Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-8:40 a.m. 
Dates: September 17 to October 1 (includes 20 practices) 

Fee: $187.50 (Standard program fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more!) 

Program Website: https://www.girlsontherunofmoco.org/
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is coming back to Ashburton this fall! GOTR is a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-5th grade. The program teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K, at the Westfield Mall in Bethesda! Spaces are limited so register soon!

ROBOTICS

Grades: K - 5. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Day and Time: Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24,10/31,11/7,11/14 & 11/21
Fee: $280

Program Website: https://www.montgomerysports.org/page/show/8579094-robotics-fall-2024
Student Meeting Location:  

BASKETBALL (ACADEMIES)

Grades: 2nd - 3rd Grade GIRLS
Day and Time: Thursdays, 5:00-5:50 PM*
Dates: Sep 26, 2024 - Nov 7, 2024 (5 total)

Fee: $165 

Program Website: https://www.yellowbrickbasketball.com/
Student Meeting Location: Check registration email. 

Yellow Brick ACADEMIES give players in 2nd through 5th grades a chance to continue improving their skills outside of the traditional 'winter season'. They are a little more focused than the clinics and introduce some competitive aspects, but still prioritize fun, skills and building confidence in players.

BASEBALL

Grades: K - 5. Groups will be divided by skill and age.
Day and Time: Fridays, 3:45 - 4:45PM
Dates: 9/20, 9/27,10/4, 10/25,11/1,11/8, 11/15 &11/22
Fee: $180

Program Website: https://www.montgomerysports.org/page/show/8579041-fall-2024-baseball-t-bal
Student Meeting Location: Ashburton Field

MSA offers a fantastic t-ball/baseball program for our county’s youths which is coached by our professional trained staff, which teaches the fundamentals of offense and defense, pitching, catching, base running, and batting. All our coaching staff are very knowledgeable in the sport and have played baseball on the collegiate level or professional level. MSA provides all the equipment (except baseball glove) for your child to participate in this sport activity. Children will be grouped according to age and skill level. Participants need to bring their own baseball glove to class.

TENNIS

Grades: K - 5
Day and Time: Fridays, 3:45 - 4:45PM
Dates: 9/20, 9/27,10/4, 10/25,11/1,11/8, 11/15 & 11/22
Fee: $208

Program Website: https://www.montgomerysports.org/page/show/8579037-fall-2024-tennis
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

The MSA Tennis Program is designed for players of all ages who would love to learn and exercise the sport of tennis. To be a part of the MSA Tennis Program, previous tennis success is NOT required. What is required is a desire to become a truly accomplished tennis player by learning the skills and techniques to obtain an in-depth understanding of tennis and love for the game. The experience extends well beyond the tennis courts. Away from the rigors of practice and competition, young tennis players become involved in the participation of healthy habits and the building of lasting friendships among tennis players.

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING: Optrix

Grades: K - 1
Day and Time: Fridays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Dates: Oct 4, 11, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec 6
Fee: $170 (Register by September 16th for our $10 Early Bird Discount)

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Discover the world of vision, color, and light with playful experiments and a couple of tricks along the way! ​Make a model of your eye (and owl, bee, and mole eyes too!) to demonstrate the effect of light on pupils. Explore the eye adaptations of nocturnal animals and make your own tarsier. Use prisms to explore colors and wave lengths. Compare light colors to pigments and explore symmetry and reflection with multiple mirrors and crystals. Test the refractive powers of water and gelatin; make your own fiber optic toy and a projector; explore convex and concave mirrors and magnification; and create spinners to demonstrate the ‘persistence of vision’ that explains many common visual effects.
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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING: Illusions
Grades: 2 - 3 
Day and Time: Fridays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Dates: Oct 4, 11, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec 6
Fee: $170 (Register by September 16th for our $10 Early Bird Discount)

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Step right up and join us as we discover the world of optics and optical illusions! Bounce light off water, break light into pieces and make straight lines curve without bending them. Come see what your eyes can see in this light adventurous class! Make a model of your own eye and learn how we ‘see’. Explore binocular vision, test for a dominant eye, and mix pigments and light to create new colors. Test how light bends with gelatin, water, and fiber optics and make your own fiber optics light; make binoculars to explore magnification, convex and concave lenses and mirrors; and use mirrors to illustrate the law of reflection.
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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING: Kaleidoscope
Grades: 4 - 5
Day and Time: Fridays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Dates: Oct 4, 11, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec 6
Fee: $170 (Register by September 16th for our $10 Early Bird Discount)

Program Website: https://biglearning.asapconnected.com/
Student Meeting Location: TBD 

Kaleidoscope Beam into the future and experiment with fiber optics you can take home! Children will make a model of their eye and test the limits of their own sight to learn about blind spots, peripheral vision, and right/left dominance. They will see how the eye looks up close by dissecting a real cow’s eye and use the properties of light and color to create 3D movies, microscopes, and sunglasses! How can you use gelatin and a glass of milk to replicate a sunset? Experiment with mirrors and lenses to illustrate reflection, symmetry, and refraction and make your own kaleidoscope. NOTE: Students who DO NOT want to dissect the eye should register for Illusions. 
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