FALL 2025 ENRICHMENT CLUBS
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; Sponge (Spanish)
TUESDAYS • Pacific Writer's Workshop; Smart with Art
THURSDAYS • Excel with Chess; Mathnasium
FRIDAYS • Play-Well TEKnologies
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 Pedals 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, Sept 22 – Dec 15 (no class Nov 17 or 24)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:50 PM in Quiet Dining
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $385
🔗 Registration: Petals Art Club Registration
Hola! At Sponge, we see language as a passport to the world. Let's help your children become global citizens! Our Spanish 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: Mondays, Sept 22 – Dec 15
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $265
🔗 Registration: Sponge Registration
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: Tuesdays, Sept 23 – Nov 18 (no class Nov 11), 2025
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–5:15 PM in Northwood Cafeteria
🧑🎓 Grades: 1–5
💰 Fee: $244
🔗 Registration: Pacifica Writers' Workshop registration
Join Smart with Art as we go on an amazing animal adventure! Learn fun animal facts while discovering new drawing skills and techniques throughout this engaging art session. Students will work with a variety of mediums including watercolors, collage, oil pastels, printmaking, and more! Don't forget to dress for mess! Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Tuesdays, Sept 23 – Nov 18, 2025 (no class Nov 11)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45 PM at Northwood
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $214
🔗 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, Sept 18 – Nov 20, 2025
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45 PM in Northwood Cafeteria
🧑🎓 Grades: K–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, Sept 18 – Nov 20, 2025
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45 PM in Northwood Cafeteria
🧑🎓 Grades: K–5
💰 Fee: $594
🔗 Registration: Email mercerisland@mathnasium.com
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO building system. Learn more!
📅 Club Dates: Fridays, Sept 19 – Nov 21, 2025 (no class Oct 10)
⏱️ Meeting Times: 3:45–4:45 PM
🧑🎓 Grades: K–2
💰 Fee: $235
🔗 Registration: Play-Well TEKnologies registration
