FALL 2026 ENRICHMENT CLUBS
Sept 4 – Nov 20
Embark on an enriching journey with Northwood's exceptional before- and after-school enrichment programs, each designed to spark creativity, cultivate skills, and foster a love for learning in your child.
MONDAYS • Pacifica Writing Workshop; Petals Art Club; Young Engineers Seattle
TUESDAYS • Magikid Robotics (K-2); Smart with Art
THURSDAYS • Magikid Robotics (3-5); Mathnasium; Sponge School (Spanish)
FRIDAYS • Excel with Chess; Sponge School (Mandarin)
Full details below (programs listed alphabetically).
Note: Program cancellation may occur if the minimum student enrollment number is not met per program requirements.
Scholarships are available! Please reach out to the individual vendor.
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: Fridays, Sep 11 – Dec 11, 2026 (no class 10/9 and 11/27)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 8:00–9:00 AM in the Art Room [NOTE that this is a before-school session]
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $280
🔗 Registration: Excel with Chess registration
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!
ROBOTICS EXPLORERS (Grades K–2)
A hands-on introduction to robotics using OLLO and VEX GO, designed to build creativity, engineering fundamentals, and early coding skills.
📅 Club Dates: Tuesdays, Sep 8 – Nov 17, 2026 (No class 9/1, 11/24)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–5:00 PM in the library
🧑🎓 Grades: K–2
💰 Fee: $330
🔗 Registration: Magikid registration
VEX ROBOTICS (Grades 3–5)
An advanced robotics program using VEX GO and VEX IQ, focusing on engineering design, programming, teamwork, and problem-solving.
📅 Club Dates: Thursdays, Sep 3 – Nov 19, 2026 (No class 10/8)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–5:30 PM in the library
🧑🎓 Grades: 3–5
💰 Fee: $440
🔗 Registration: Magikid 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, Sep 17 - Nov 19, 2026 (no class 10/8)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45 PM in Quiet Dining
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $498
🔗 Registration: Email mercerisland@mathnasium.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. Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Mondays, Sep 21 – Nov 16, 2026
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:50-5:20 PM in the Library
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $270
🔗 Registration: Pacifica Writers' Workshop registration
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, Sep 14 – Nov 16, 2026 (no class Apr 13, May 25)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–5:00 PM in the Commons
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $380
🔗 Registration: Petals Art Club registration
Voyage with Smart with Art as we create sea inspired art in a variety of mediums. Explore seascapes, ocean life and more while learning about artists like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, O'Keeffe and more! Catch a wave with us as we expand your artistic skills and set sail on the open seas! As always, dress for mess! Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Tuesdays, Sept 15 – Nov 17, 2026
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–5:00 PM in Quiet Dining
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $319.87
🔗 Registration: Smart with Art registration
At Sponge, we see language as a passport to the world. Let’s help your children become global citizens! Our programs are 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!
SPANISH
📅 Club Dates: Thursdays, Sep 3 – Nov 19, 2026 (no class 10/8)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 7:55–9:00 AM in the Art Room [NOTE that this is a before-school session]
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $345.79
🔗 Registration: Sponge registration
MANDARIN
📅 Club Dates: Fridays, Sep 4 – Nov 13, 2026 (no class 10/9, 11/20)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–5:00 PM in Quiet Dining
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $314.36
🔗 Registration: Sponge registration
Lego Engineering and Robotics Club with Intro to Coding
Welcome to Young Engineers where our mission is to teach children STEM concepts in a fun and entertaining way. Students will experience our creative, challenging and exclusive curriculum in which they will build a variety of motorized LEGO models that will allow them to learn, explore and most importantly experience STEM concepts. Learn more!
*New Coding*
We are happy to announce that we will be introducing a new program that will introduce kids to some basic and fundamental coding concepts. For the last 3 or 4 sessions, students will get to use tablets and use a block programming language (similar to Scratch) to explore some coding concepts such as loops and incorporate coding elements with additional sensors such as light, noise etc. Students will be paired up, with each pair getting a tablet and programming task.
📅 Club Dates: Mondays, Sep 14 - Nov 16
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:50 PM in Quiet Dining
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $329
🔗 Registration: Young Engineers registration
