Before & After School Enrichment at Lakeridge

 


As a service to the Lakeridge community, the PTA coordinates before and after school activities for Lakeridge students. Your contributions to the Lakeridge PTA Ask Campaign help support these programs for our students.  

 

  

 

2025-26 STUDENT Before & after school ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

**See Below for Winter '26 offerings

 

As a service to the Lakeridge community,

the PTA coordinates before and after school activities.  

 

 

 

 

 

 MONDAYS:

 

iCode Logo

I-Code: Engineering and Game Design*

3:45 - 4:45 PM

01/12 - 03/23

3-5

COST: $299.00

(8 classes)

 

Register for WINTER '26:

https://secure-portal.icodeschool.com

Hands-on weekly projects that teach core Scratch coding skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving. Beginner-friendly engineering activities that introduce circuits, mechanics, and design through fun builds. A balanced mix of creativity and STEM fundamentals to strengthen confidence and interest in technology.

Contact Forest White at bellevue119@icodeschool.com

 

 TUESDAYS:

 

Art Enrichment*

3:45 - 5:00 PM

12/09 - 03/03

K-5

COST: $360.00

(10 classes)

 

Register for WINTER '26:

https://tinyurl.com/Lakeridge-Art-Club

Explore a variety of media with Lakeridge Art Teacher Mrs. Artz

Contact Anna Artz at anna@afterschoolartists.com


Bach Music

Bach Music*

3:45 - 5:00 PM

01/20 - 03/31

K-5

COST: $475.00

(9 classes)

 

Register for WINTER '26:

https://www.newbachmusicschool.com

Discover the joy of music with our Ukulele Class for K-5th graders! Learn chords, strumming, and enjoy well-known songs. Embrace 'the instrument of peace' and let the enchanting notes of 'Aloha, Ukulele!' fill your child's musical journey.

Contact Jocelyne at newbachmusicschool@gmail.com


Green Team

Green Team

8:15 - 9:00 AM

01/13 - 06/02

K-5

FREE

 

No Registration Necessary

Contact TBD for more information.

 

WEDNESDAYS:

 

Pacifica Writers

Comic Book Class*

2:10 - 3:40 PM

01/21 - 03/25

1-5

COST: $256.50

(9 classes)

 

Register for WINTER '26

https://pacificawritersworkshop.com

Do you have a young artist or perhaps a superhero in the household? In our comic book class, students will learn the basics of comic writing. They will then create their very own comic books.

Contact Benjamin Schmitt at benjamin@pacificawritersworkshop.com


Fiber Friends Sewing Club

Fiber Friends Sewing Club*

8:00 - 9:10 AM

12/03 - 02/25

3-5

COST: $360.00

(10 classes)

 

Register for WINTER '26

https://tinyurl.com/Fiber-Friends-Weds

Work on a variety of fibers projects (hand-sewing, weaving, crocheting, knitting) before school with Lakeridge Art Teacher Mrs. Artz! Late registrations will be pro-rated.

Contact Anna Artz at anna@afterschoolartists.com

 

 THURSDAYS:

 

Paris Academy Logo

Spanish - Paris Academy*

8:05 - 9:05 AM

TBD

1-5

COST: $389.00

(11 classes)

 

Register for WINTER '26

https://www.parisacademynw.com/lakeridgeelementary

PANW offers Spanish immersion classes for students who wish to have fun while learning a language. We use a curriculum that is carefully designed by language experts. Students are introduced to new vocabulary and their correct pronunciation periodically following a theme. Lessons are constructed around Total Physical Response Activities, Songs, Games, Crafts and Culture. Inspired by Montessori system, groups are organized by language level and age. Beginners/Low Intermediate level welcome.

Contact Parisa Behzad-Pour at info@parisacademynw.com


Active Art & Science

Curiosity Club*

3:45 - 5:00 PM

01/29 - 04/09

K-5

COST: $326.35

(10 classes)

 

Register for WINTER '26

http://www.activeartandscience.com/curiosityclub.html

Join us in weekly exploration of the curious worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math with fun (and sometimes messy!) projects aligned with grade level academics and common core standards. You will conduct experiments, build, take apart, create and see how art, science and technology are connected. Having fun with S.T.E.A.M. subjects fosters lifelong appreciation and curiosity for learning.

Contact Tim Lowell at timlowell@activeartandscience.com

 

 FRIDAYS:

 

Fiber Friends Sewing Club

Fiber Friends Sewing Club*

8:00 - 9:10 AM

12/05 - 02/27

3-5

COST: $360.00

(10 classes)

 

Register for WINTER '26

https://tinyurl.com/Fiber-Friends-Fri

Work on a variety of fibers projects (hand-sewing, weaving, crocheting, knitting) before school with Lakeridge Art Teacher Mrs. Artz! Late registrations will be pro-rated.

Contact Anna Artz at anna@afterschoolartists.com


Chess Club

Chess Club

3:45 - 5:00 PM

TBD

K-5

COST: $350.00

(20 classes)

 

Registration now closed for the school year

Join the Lakeridge Chess Club! K-5 welcome. No prior experience necessary. Approximately 100 kids from all grades participate each year. For more information see our website.

Contact Duncan Stark at stark.duncan@icloud.com


 

 Any questions? Please contact Lakeridge Enrichment.

 

  

* important details

Items marked with an * are neither school district nor PTA-sponsored activities. The participants agree to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the district and PTA, including elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, staff and volunteers, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the activities.

Mercer Island School District and Lakeridge PTA have neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, activities or organizations announced and marked with an * above. The participants agree to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the district and PTA, including elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, staff and volunteers, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the activities. Inclusion on the Lakeridge PTA website and/or in the Lions’ ROAR e-newsletter should not be considered a recommendation of the program by the school district or by the PTA. These are neither school district nor PTA-sponsored activities.

 

  

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