WINTER 2026 ENRICHMENT CLUBS
January 6 – March 19
Embark on an enriching journey with Northwood's exceptional after-school enrichment programs, each designed to spark creativity, cultivate skills, and foster a love for learning in your child.
MONDAYS • Petals Art Club; Young Engineers Seattle
TUESDAYS • Magikid Robotics; Smart with Art
THURSDAYS • Excel with Chess; Mathnasium
FRIDAYS • Sponge School (Mandarin)
Full details below.
Note: Program cancellation may occur if the minimum student enrollment number is not met per program requirements.
Scholarships are available! Please reach out to Ellen Marks at ellen.marks@mercerislandschools.org.
Join Petals Art Club and help your child develop must-have skills for the future! Our after-school program uses a creative crafting curriculum that is both fun and educational. Students will engage in hands-on projects that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. We can't wait to watch the creativity blossom! Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Mondays, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 2026 (no class Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 16)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:50 PM in Quiet Dining
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $250
🔗 Registration: Petals Art Club Registration
At Young Engineers, our mission is to teach children STEM concepts in a fun and entertaining way. We use customized Lego bricks that come alive when connected to motors. We provide all the Lego equipment, so students just need to bring their creativity and imagination. Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Mondays, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 2026
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:50 PM
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $270
🔗 Registration: Email rohitk@e2youngengineers.com
We specialize in robotics and STEAM education for children with a focus on hands-on learning, problem-solving, and teamwork. For younger kids, we explore basic structures, gears and drag-and-drop coding, and for older kids (G2+) we explore mechanical design and programming logic. Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 13 – Mar 17, 2026
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–5:15 PM
🧑🎓 Grades: 2–5
💰 Fee: $400
🔗 Registration: Magikid registration
Join Smart with Art as we incorporate the outdoors into visual creations. We will learn about batik wax art and create our own version with nature drawings inspired by O’Keeffe. Discover the art of Audubon as we design watercolor paintings. Create a sculpture inspired by Klimt. Explore charcoal, oil pastels and more in this exciting session as the earth inspires our nature filled creations. As always, dress for mess! Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 13 – Mar 10, 2026 (no class Feb 17)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45 PM
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $255
🔗 Registration: Smart with Art registration
Beginners through advanced players are welcome at Chess Club! Make new friends while learning chess skills and practicing together each week. Chess has been proven to improve focus and critical thinking! In our classroom, chess is also a fun game where we build confidence, socialize, and practice sportsmanship. Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Thursdays, Jan 8 – Mar 12, 2026
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45 PM
🧑🎓 Grades: 1–5
💰 Fee: $240
🔗 Registration: Excel with Chess registration
We make math make sense in a fun environment! We meet each student where they are mathematically, whether behind or ahead. It starts with an individual assessment of each student and individualized learning plans to move them forward. Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Thursdays, Jan 8 – Mar 12, 2026
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45 PM
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $594
🔗 Registration: Email mercerisland@mathnasium.com
At Sponge, we see language as a passport to the world. Let’s help your children become global citizens! Our Mandarin program is designed to build comprehension and communication skills through interactive, immersive learning. We teach primarily in the target language using a curriculum packed with fun, games, songs and stories. Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Fridays, Jan 9 – Mar 13, 2026
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $238
🔗 Registration: Sponge Registration
