After School Activities Video
After School Activities Descriptions
Silver Knights Coding:
In Silver Knights Coding Club, children learn to create stories, games, and animations using a visual programming language called Scratch. It’s as easy to use as snapping together building blocks! With Scratch, children learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically. Scratch is designed and maintained by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab. Our curriculum teaches new coders the basics while challenging more experienced coders to create a wide variety of more complex programs. Silver Knights provides a laptop for every child. At the end of the session, each child takes home a USB with all their programs on it!
Street Hockey:
MSA offers Street Hockey clinics in the fall and spring seasons. Our Clinic Focus – on teaching fundamentals of the sport in fun method. For boys and girls ages 5–12 years old. Children are grouped grades k - 2nd and 3rd - 5th . The program is offered as an after school activity and on the weekend. These programs are held at Montgomery County public schools and parks.
Avanti Soccer:
For players of all levels, from beginners looking to try a new sport while building exercise habits, to experienced players who want to keep building their skills right at school.
MSA Tennis:
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.
Silver Knights Robotics:
In Robotics Club, we build, code, and have fun with LEGO® WeDo 2.0, a hands-on activity that combines LEGO® bricks, kid-friendly software, and engaging projects which inspire kids to explore the world of robotics! Students use gears, pulleys, and axles to create robots that move, crank, spin, and communicate.
POMS Squad:
A fun-filled after-school program for girls to learn a dance routine for a Showcase at Springbrook High School on May 30th. Please bring an after-school snack and water bottle. Girls should wear comfortable clothes that they can dance and stretch in.
Panda Programming:
Program! Learn Computer Science! Children ages 8 and up ARE old enough to learn computer programming. And with our K through 2nd Grade curriculum we are teaching students as young as 5! The staff at Panda Programmer/Coding Club teaches kids the joy of coding computers by helping them program their own customized animations and computer games. Our students have a blast, while we guide them and help them learn graphics, control structures, and more all within a solid event-based model of computer programming.
Avanti Basketball:
For players of all levels, from beginners looking to try a new sport while building exercise habits, to experienced players who want to keep building their skills right at school.
Silver Knights Chess:
Learn chess from a Silver Knights Chess coach! We teach more than 4,000 children each week. State and national champions have come from our programs, but most of our students are just looking to have fun! Class time is split between lesson and play. Lessons range from learning the rules to advanced tournament strategies, depending on the children. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill. All grades and skill levels are welcome. Silver Knights will supply all the equipment during chess club. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments.
Math Olympiads:
Math Olympiad is a group of dedicated mathletes who meet once a week to solve unusual and challenging math problems both individually and in small groups. The students participate in contests once a month and compete against thousands of teams across the world. The club focuses on exploring important mathematical concepts and sharing effective strategies for solving exciting problems. In short, it is a club for math enthusiasts who enjoy the challenge of tough problems and the satisfaction of solving them and learning from each other.