Enrichment
Before and after school enrichment classes provide students with a dynamic platform for exploring their interests and expanding their horizons beyond the regular curriculum. These classes offer a diverse range of subjects, from arts and sports to STEM catering to a wide spectrum of passions.
Schedule, descriptions, and links to sign up can be found below:
Enrichment Offerings
Add more fun to your student’s day at Fairhill with one of these classes! All registrations end on September 22, 2023
No classes when FCPS schools are closed, late start or released early due to inclement weather. Classes will be rescheduled when possible. No make‐up classes for absences. Email Micah Azzano at azzano.micah@gmail.com regarding available scholarships.
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County
School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax
County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any
non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform
that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
Minecraft Programming
Using Minecraft's Redstone blocks, which act as wires on a breadboard, students can build constructs representing electrical circuits and simple computer projects that are built in the real world. This course allows students to gain an understanding of how computers are processing commands as they move on to other computer science studies, and take home their Redstone creations at the end of the course.
Cost: $150/participant
Register: www.stemexcel.org/fairhill
Roblox Game Design
Roblox Game Design teaches important game design concepts with the popular game engine Roblox Studio, learning 3D modeling and programming logic. Students will also learn to design and story-tell, while learning about level design, 3D art, and animation. At the end of the course, students will have a finished 3D game that they can play with online! Maximum 20 spaces.
Cost: $150/participant
Register: www.stemexcel.org/fairhill
Chess
Learn chess with Magnus Academy, five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy! Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments outside of club time. This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments, a Chesskid Gold membership, and an event with a chess celebrity. All chess supplies provided.
Cost: $213/participant
Register: https://chessacademy.com/products/fairhill-elementary-school-chess-club
Group Music Fun!
Students will participate in an ensemble music group. They may choose which instrument to play during the session – piano, guitar, violin or drums. Students will learn about the instruments as well as how to play in a music group.
Cost: $200/participant including instrument rental.
Register today: https://learnnowmusic.com/group-lessons/
Intro to CS & Coding
Using Minecraft's Redstone blocks, which act as wires on a breadboard, students can build constructs representing electrical circuits and simple computer projects that are built in the real world. This course allows students to gain an understanding of how computers are processing commands as they move on to other computer science studies, and take home their Redstone creations at the end of the course.
Cost: $140/participant
Register: www.stemexcel.org/fairhill
Ultimate Dance Fitness
Kids in Motion K-5 students will dance, jump, run, and play the whole hour! Kids follow along with the teacher to songs and dances, play games that include limbo sticks, balloons, freeze dance, dancing 4 corners, dancing hot potato, follow the leader, and more! This is a dance fitness class using kid friendly songs, choreography, and dance games. This class helps children making friends, get active after school, and love dance fitness! Cost: $162/participant
Register: www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/
Multi-sport Program
In this 8-week program, students will learn a new sport each week and make new friends in a safe and encouraging environment with professional, friendly coaches.
Cost: $149/participant
7 Elements of Art
Join Ms. Mingo for 8 weeks of learning what elements are used to make art. Build your confidence through drawing and learn the vocabulary artists use.
Cost: $95/participant.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/4emmbhsa
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop fantasy game. Students will be creating characters then working together on an adventure. Each
week, the players will be using their skills and strategy to overcome obstacles and progress through the story. D&D is a great placefor improv, collaboration, and creativity. Maximum 4 spaces per class.
Cost: $90/participant.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/4emmbhsa
Soccer Club
In this 8-week program, students will learn new skills and make new friends in a safe and encouraging environment with professional, friendly coaches.
Cost: $149/participant
Flag Football
This program is for K-3 boys and girls. During class, athletes start with warm-ups, move on to learn the basics of passing, catching, running routes, and then work up to being able to form teams to scrimmage. Coaches engage the kids in super fun warm-ups, such as sharks and minnows, tag games, and team racing competitions at the start of class. This class teaches kids the fundamentals and they learn basic skills in flag football. It's a great way to get active after the school day!
Cost: $182/participant Register: www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/
My Art World
Join Ms. Mingo for 8 weeks of learning about famous artists and their unique styles. Create your own original works of art based on eight different artists.
Cost: $95/participant
Register: https://tinyurl.com/4emmbhsa
Yoga
Yoga is designed for children in grades K-5. Yoga instructors use a variety of teaching methods and activities, such as poses, meditations, drawings, music, books, sing a longs, stories, and games to develop focus, flexibility, strength, and calmness. Session after session yoga is a continual promotion of doing your personal best, without competition.
Cost: $162/participant
Register: www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/
Pokémon Club
“Have you ever wanted to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Well, you’re in luck, because Fairhill now has its own Pokémon club! Join Mr. Ryan and Mr. Sved as they teach you everything you need to know about Pokémon. It’s time to build your deck, battle your friends, and become a Pokémon master! Do you have what it takes?”
Cost: Free
Register: https://bit.ly/FairhillPokemonClub
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax CountySchool Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the FairfaxCounty Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in anynon-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platformthat the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.