Important Information

Registration

Register your child to participate for one day of the week, any combination of days of the week or all five days of the week. The full fee per child for each day is required to secure your child’s space. All class titles are subject to change without notice. When registering choose one class at 2:30 pm and one class at 3:30 pm.

Transfer & Refund Policies

Transfers from one session to another will be processed for a $15 fee per transfer, if requested at least three working days before the session begins provided space is still available. Registrations are not transferable to a friend or family member.

Refunds will be processed less a $25 fee per session if requested at least three working days prior to the session starting day. After that, there are no refunds. No makeup dates are offered for Academy Club days missed by participants. Participants will only be allowed to participate on days they are registered.

To ensure your child’s safety please review the following:

Getting to Academy Club

Children are responsible for reporting to the recreation room after school. The recreation staff will greet the children. Parents must assess whether their child can assume this level of responsibility. If your child is going to be absent from Academy Club please contact the Recreation office at 435-4355.

Release of students at the end of class & late fees

The Recreation Staff will bring all students to car line at the scheduled dismissal time. Children who do not take both classes of Academy Club classes must be picked up at the class location. Pick up students promptly please. In order for students to be released to meet parents elsewhere on campus, walk home, or remain on campus, you must provide written permission to the recreation staff. A late fee of $5.00 per each 10 minutes of lateness will be assessed for late pick-ups. A bill will be issued and payment is to be made to Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation. If the late pick-up problem persists, your child’s enrollment may be cancelled.

Coordination with childcare facility (BTCCC)

Parents must notify the Belvedere-Tiburon Childcare Center at least one week prior to each session start date. You will be instructed as to their release procedures. Recreation Staff will return children who have attended the Academy Club program to the childcare facility. In order for this to occur the child’s name must be on a daily list that the childcare director manages.

Getting from a specialty class to Academy Club

Recreation staff cannot accommodate exceptions to the greeting and dismissal procedures outlined above. Example: If a parent wants their child to attend a special interest class and then attend Academy Club, the parent is responsible for transporting the child from the special interest class to Academy Club. Please adhere to this policy for your child’s safety.

Absence notification penalty

In order for the staff to maximize instruction time, it is necessary to call Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation at 435-4355 if your child is going to be absent from Academy Club. Failure to give advance notice if your child is going to be absent from Academy Club will result in a $10 non-notification fee being assessed.

There are no classes on school holidays!

Mondays

When registering choose 2 of the 4 course options listed.

Kitchen Chemistry                  2:30pm
I’ll bet you didn’t know you could create an entire science lab just by using simple products from your kitchen. Join us as we conduct cool experiments like gum wrapper poppers, dancing raisins, silly egg tricks and more. Push up your sleeves, look under the cupboard, peruse through the pantry and let the experiments begin.
Soccer                                   2:30pm
Improve the soccer skills of passing, scoring, defense and goaltending in this weekly class. Through drills and games, you will enhance your game in a supportive atmosphere where good sportsmanship and teamwork are emphasized and everyone’s efforts are applauded.
Drawing and Painting           3:30pm
An art class for kids who love to draw and paint. We will use pencil and charcoal for sketches of 3D shapes, landscapes, still life, waterscapes, cityscapes, portraits and animals. Students will experiment with oil pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Students should wear appropriate clothing for painting.
You Make the Call                 3:30pm
The kids decide the sport or activity! We could go for a hike, play basketball, freeze tag, kickball, etc. If they can think of it, we’ll give it a try! All of the activities will be safe and properly supervised.

Location: Reed School, Room TBA
Fee: $287/11 weeks

Tuesdays

When registering choose 2 of the 4 course options listed.

Construction Galore                2:30pm
Pack up your blueprints, choose your materials and start assembling your project. Build cars, buildings, robots, whatever your imagination desires in this class. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. Show and tell your creations with your classmates and join in for interactive creative play. No take home projects in this class as we are focusing on the process.
Kickball                                  2:30pm
Get ready for the oldest playground game around! Kickball is a fun and engaging game that encourages teamwork and sportsmanship. Anyone can play kickball and feel a sense of accomplishment.
Art Around the World           3:30pm
Come explore cultures from around the globe through arts and crafts projects. Explore African traditions while creating tribal masks, unravel the mysteries of Egypt by building your own pyramid, learn how to keep your dreams pleasant with a self-made Navajo Dream Catcher and much more!
Spinners                                3:30pm
This classic sidewalk sport is enjoying a comeback and has become a competitive sport. Jumping rope is a great way to build arm strength, agility, coordination and endurance for both boys and girls. Participants will learn basic maneuvers, tricks and sportsmanship. All you need is a rope and a little imagination to have fun!

Location: Reed School, Room TBA
Fee: $313/12 weeks

Wednesdays

When registering choose 2 of the 4 course options listed.

Eco Art                                  2:30pm
Take an artful look at the big, blue marble we call planet Earth. In Eco Art, we will offer a variety of art projects that develop awareness of the environment and encourage a caring attitude towards Mother Earth. Using materials collected from nature, children will explore their creativity with results bounded only by their imagination.
Street Hockey                       2:30pm
Flip the puck top shelf or blast one through the five hole. Our most popular after school sports class returns for those intrigued by this fast paced game. Plastic sticks, plastic pucks, and sneakers are substituted for wood sticks, rubber pucks, and skates but the speed, skill and excitement remain for our street hockey enthusiasts.
Natural Wonders                   3:30pm
Do you ever wonder what makes a volcano erupt? What makes lightening occur? What makes a tornado spin down from the sky to the earth? Let’s find out! In this interactive class we will create works of art and conduct experiments to learn all about natural phenomena that occur high in the sky, deep in the sea or on dry land.
Baseball                                3:30pm
Batter Up!! An incredi-ball will be used as our instructor teaches you the proper strategies and techniques of our national pastime including throwing, catching, batting stance, swinging the bat and running the bases, all in an atmosphere of sportsmanship, encouragement and teamwork.

Location: Reed School, Room TBA
Fee: $313/12 weeks

Thursdays

When registering choose 2 of the 4 course options listed.

Food Play                             1:30pm
Does your mom tell you not to play with your food? Are you craving yummy after-school snacks? In this class our mission is to create edible works of art & munch-worthy snacks! You’ll find fun food adventures in each class. No dull stuff allowed - just totally silly snacks!
Basketball                            1:30pm
Rise up for a jump shot, slice to the basket for a lay up or soar in for a slam-dunk. Through skill building drills, contests and games, instructors will hone your dribbling, passing and shooting technique in an atmosphere that emphasizes teamwork and sportsmanship.
Scrapbooking                      2:30pm
Preserve those special moments with family and friends by creating themed photo albums, fabulous frames, special journals, beautiful stationary and more. Put your personal touch on these wonderful gift ideas just in time for the holidays.
Sports Festival                    2:30pm
Join us for a festival of sports!! A great class for the child who wants to try new and different sports each week. The recreation staff will instruct students in favorites such as soccer, basketball and baseball as well as introducing new sports like golf, bocce ball, cricket, track and field and more.

Location: Reed School, Room TBA
Fee: $287/11 weeks

Fridays

There are no Academy Club sessions on Fridays.