Enrichment Classes

Each trimester, Belmont Day offers a range of exciting classes led by enthusiastic teachers.

Enrichment classes are offered Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and is often limited to ten students per class. Our classes often fill, and we maintain waiting lists when this occurs.

We do not move students to alternate classes once the trimester has begun to ensure the quality of the program, curriculum, and classroom community.

Below are our class offerings for Trimester 2 of the 2025-26 school year.

If an enrichment class is unexpectedly canceled on a given day, students will join After School for the corresponding class period.

Mondays

Yoga Art – pre-k to grade 2 | Mrs. Peterman | $347
Young yogis will build focus, strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and self-management. Using art and creative processes, they will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques, the mind-body connection, emotions, self-calming tools, and more. The class incorporates art elements to expand the exploration of these themes.

Cartoon Character Studio – grades 1 & 2 | Mr. Todd | $578
Students will design their own cartoon characters and practice drawing famous ones. They will make a cartoon movie by creating a flipbook, a clay figurine of their character, and a set of trading cards. The group will vote on famous cartoon, book, and video game characters to learn to draw. Led by Jonathan Todd, author/illustrator of TIMID (Scholastic/Graphix) and winner of a 2024 New England Book Award.

Outdoor Explorers: Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing – grades 3 to 5 | Mr. Fatula & Mr. Ridoré | $347
Winter hiking is a great way to enjoy the views of a leafless landscape, the crisp air, and the sounds of nature. These outdoor experiences will engage student curiosity, build camaraderie, and increase stamina with hikes of varying distances and challenges. Students will learn how to use micro-spikes on ice, snowshoes on fresh powder, and headlamps. Hikes will take place at Beaver Brook Reservation, Lone Tree Hill, and the Rock Meadow Conservation Area.

Tuesdays

Dr. Dolittle & Company – pre-k & kindergarten | Mr. Parsons | $347
Students will bring their creativity to life through hands-on art projects and playful crafting activities, all themed around animals they know and love. From feathered friends to furry companions, they will explore colors, textures, and shapes while building collaboration skills and creative confidence.

Monsters & Mythology – grades 1 & 2 | Ms. McGill | $400
Students will embark on a captivating journey through Greek and Roman mythology. Gods, heroes, and mythical creatures come to life through stop-motion and live-action films. They will dive into a classic myth of their choice to design building props, ruins, characters, costumes, monsters, and more.

Sewing + Embroidery Combo – grades 3 to 5 | Ms. Amanda & Ms. Anya | $400
Students will learn hand sewing, embroidery stitches, and how to operate a sewing machine. Projects include bags, pillows, and stuffed animals. Each week, the class will alternate between hand and machine sewing.

Wednesdays

Clay-to-Action – pre-k & kindergarten | Instuctor Castien | $400
Students will explore the art of stop-motion animation. They will design and sculpt colorful clay figures, build simple sets, and use cameras or tablets to capture their stories frame by frame. Along the way, they’ll learn the basics of storytelling, sequencing, and creative problem solving while working together on fun, hands-on projects.

Kitchen Chemistry – grades 1 & 2 | Chef Parsons & Sous Chef Brandt | $500
Students will have a blast discovering how everyday ingredients can be transformed into delicious creations. Through fun, hands-on cooking activities, they’ll mix, measure, and create their own tasty treats while learning basic kitchen skills, safe food handling, and a little of the science that makes cooking magical.

Project Runway Jr. 2.0 – grades 3 to 5 | Ms. Chelsea | $433
Through work with a variety of materials and skills, students will develop, design, and create original fashion pieces. This class is open to those who took the fall design class and want to level up, as well as to students new to design. Our young designers walk the runway at the end of the trimester to showcase their unique designs and all their hard work.

Thursdays

Action Bus – pre-k & kindergarten | Coach Jen | $375
This mobile gym features tumbling equipment and fun, age-appropriate obstacle courses. Students will learn to use a zip line, trapeze bar, and hanging rings while developing their gross motor and tumbling skills.

Bob Ross Painting Shows – grades 1 & 2 | Ms. McGill | $400
“All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.” – Bob Ross This class combines art, acting, editing, and filmmaking. Students begin with learning and practicing painting techniques using tempera and watercolor paints, various brushes, a tabletop wooden easel, and several canvases. They will move on to developing and planning a persona for a television art show. Every student will receive a custom painting kit, including a fun costume element, which they will take home at the end of the class.

Strategy at Play – grades 3 to 5 | Ms. Crawford | $347
Students will learn to play logic-based games that help them stretch their minds and build their confidence as they think and play in new ways. Games and puzzles will develop strategy, problem-solving, and group collaboration skills.

Questions? Contact Blair Fross.