Specialty Classes

Creative Movement I
This class is currently full. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list. 
With an emphasis on freedom of discovery and self-expression, dancers explore how their own bodies move and manipulate the space around them while forming a sense of self-confidence in performing. The week of April 15 will include rehearsals at the Buckman Arts Center, with our Spring Concert performances on April 20 and 21. If your daughter is currently enrolled in ballet this fall, she must take the same ballet class level in the spring. Class promotions take place in the fall of each year.
Instructor: Buckman Dance Conservatory
Grades: SMP - PreK
Schedule: Wednesdays, January 24 - April 17 (no class March 13)
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.  
Cost: $375 

Creative Movement II (Sessions 1 & 2)
Both sessions are currently full. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list. 
Exploration is the primary focus while adding the component of improvisation. Dancers at this age will learn respect and cooperation in peer interactions, as well as how to execute simple choreography. The week of April 15 will include rehearsals at the Buckman Arts Center, with our Spring Concert performances on April 20 and 21. If your daughter is currently enrolled in ballet this fall, she must take the same ballet class level in the spring. Class promotions take place in the fall of each year.
Instructor: Buckman Dance Conservatory
Grades: PreK - JK 
Schedule: Tuesdays, January 23 - April 16 (no class March 12)
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. Session 1|4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Session 2
Cost: $375

Pre-Ballet
This class is currently full. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list. 
As developing dancers continue to experiment with movement and coordination, the basics of ballet are integrated into class. Students will be introduced to the barre, start using fundamental terminology, and begin foundational exercises with a focus on class etiquette. The week of April 15 will include rehearsals at the Buckman Arts Center, with our Spring Concert performances on April 20 and 21. If your daughter is currently enrolled in ballet this fall, she must take the same ballet class level in the spring. Class promotions take place in the fall of each year.
Instructor: Buckman Dance Conservatory
Grades: SK 
Schedule: Wednesdays, January 24 - April 17 (no class March 13)
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
Cost: $375

Gymnastics Fun
This class is currently full. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list. 
Come join the fun! Learn beginning skills on the floor, bars, balance beam, and vault. Develop flexibility, strength, coordination, and confidence which promote focus and healthy habits for life.
Instructor: WINGS Gymnastics
Grades: SMP - PreK
Schedule: Thursdays, January 18 - April 11 (no class March 14)
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $250

Gymnastics Fundamentals
This class is currently full. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list. 
Move, jump, flip, swing & balance! Gymnasts will learn or build on beginning skills on 4 Olympic events: floor, bars, balance beam, and vault. With a little more focus on form and execution, these gymnasts will develop flexibility, strength, coordination, and confidence as they jump, flip, swing, handstand & cartwheel!
Instructor: WINGS Gymnastics
Grades: JK - SK
Schedule: Thursdays, January 18 - April 11 (no class March 14)
Time: 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. 
Cost: $250

Intermediate Gymnastics and Tumbling
Build your skills on the floor, bars, balance beam, and vault. This class will move on from the beginning curriculum, focusing on balance beam tumbling skills, and tying together bar skills into routines. Your daughter will also develop floor skills including powerful round-offs, front and back walkovers, and back handsprings.
Instructor: WINGS Gymnastics
Grades: 1st - 4th
Schedule: Thursdays, January 18 - April 11 (no class March 14)
TIme: 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. 
Cost: $250

Musical Theatre & Hip Hop
This class is currently full. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list. 
Buckman Dance Conservatory is pleased to offer Musical Theatre and Hip Hop! Steven Prince-Tate leads dancers through imaginative and fun choreography for students looking to expand their repertoire and explore new genres.  
Instructor: Buckman Dance Conservatory
Grades: Lower School
Schedule: Fridays, January 26 - April 19 (no class February 16, March 15, and March 29)
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $325

Turkeys in Training: Lacrosse
This program is designed to introduce our youngest girls to the wonderful world of lacrosse! During this six-week clinic, we will focus on stick work fundamentals:  scooping, cradling, passing, and shooting. All players will need a mouthguard, a girls lacrosse stick, goggles, and water everyday. 
Instructor: Caryn Welsh
Grades: 1st - 2nd
Schedule: Mondays, March 18 - April 29 (no class April 1)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. 
Cost: $200

Building Blocks Soccer 
Building Blocks Soccer is an outrageously fun youth intro to sports program with a curriculum that seamlessly integrates the building blocks of child development with early learning principles while aligning with school curricula teachings. We aim to nurture and empower preschool-aged children through the joy of soccer!
Instructor: Building Blocks Soccer
Grades: PreK - JK
Schedule: Mondays, March 18 - May 6 (no class April 1)
Time: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.  
Cost: $225

Cheerleading 101
Cheerleading is one of the most popular sports among young girls. Cheering is an excellent opportunity to get out and be active. Students in the class will learn proper hand and body movements along with jumping techniques. There will be a parent demonstration on the last day of class.
Instructor: Mary Clayton Garavelli
Grades: 1st - 3rd
Schedule: Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23 
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. 
Cost: $185

Let's Be Fairies!
This class is currently full. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list. 
Students will use their imaginations to find the fairy within. The girls will go on nature walks to gather materials and have the opportunity to create their very own fairy garden.
Instructors: Lizzie Campbell and Catie Morgan
Grades: SMP - PreK
Schedule: Mondays, March 18 - April 29 (no class April 1)
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $185 

Bugs & Insects
Explore the amazing world of insects and bugs! Through scientific investigation and fun crafts, participants will learn all about bugs! Where do they live? What do they eat? What makes them unique? 
Instructor: Walton Webster
Grades: PreK - SK
Schedule: Thursdays, March 21 - April 25
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. 
Cost: $185

Scavenger Hunt
We are on the search for items while learning about our classes and school. Each week we will go on a scavenger hunt (either inside or outside) and collect items that make us better students.
Instructor: Helen Fentress
Grades: PreK - SK
Schedule: Thursdays, March 28 - April 25
Time: 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Cost: $185

Chess Club
In this class, we will learn the basics of how to play chess and build an understanding of the game through engaging in games with friends!
Instructor: Elizabeth Ray
Grades: Lower School
Session 2: Thursdays, March 28 - May 2
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Cost: $200

Voice Group Lessons 
Do you want to improve your vocals and confidence while learning alongside friends in a weekly class? Experience all the benefits of individualized private lessons with the additional perk of taking lessons with a friend (or 3). Space is limited.
Instructor: Terri Theil
Session 1: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Sessioin 2: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Schedule: Mondays, March 25 - May 6 (no class April 1)
Cost: $250

Group Guitar Lessons
Learn to play the guitar! This six-week class will get you “launched” into a lifetime of playing guitar for your own enjoyment as well as the enjoyment of others. Students will learn correct posture, note reading, aural skills, flat-picking, chord study, and more. Students are responsible for bringing their own guitar and pick to participate in this class.  
Instructor: Adam Levine
Grades: Lower School 
Schedule: Wednesdays, April 3 - May 8 
Time: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $250

Middle School Knowledge Bowl
If you love learning across disciplines, this academic trivia-focused activity is for you! Learn and apply the rules of Knowledge Bowl-style competitions in subjects including fine arts, geography, history, literature, math, and science with a smattering of popular culture, sports, and more. Students will also learn how to research, explore and build resources in their particular areas of interest.
Instructor: Leanne Hinkle
Grades: Middle School
Schedule: Wednesdays, January 17 - April 24 (no class March 13)
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Cost: $275

Babysitter Certification with CPR
Babysitter lessons and safety training is an important program for potential babysitters providing extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare. Students will learn how to handle choking and first aid basics for emergency response. At the end of this interactive two-day class, students will leave with a certificate of completion and certification card as well as certified CPR training. 
Instructor: Mary Nease
Grades: 6th - 12th 
Session 1: Saturdays, January 6 and 13
Session 2: Saturdays, May 4 and 11
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $150

ACT Prep Workshop
This class provides comprehensive reviews of math, science, and verbal skills necessary for taking the ACT. Students also learn test-taking strategies and complete practice tests during class. Students should bring calculators, writing utensils, lunch, and/or a snack. All other materials will be provided. 
Instructors: Judy Brundige, Lynda Lyttle, and Marilou Mulrooney
Grades: 10th - 12th
Session 1: Saturdays, January 13 and 20
Session 2: Saturdays, February 24 and March 2
Session 3: Saturdays, May 4 and 11
Time: 8:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $360/Session 

Auxiliary Programs is thrilled to offer noon specialty classes for our girls in Pre-K and JK. Girls will have lunch as a class at 12:00 p.m. each day and classes are from 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Girls that attend a full day of school will return to their classrooms. Girls that typically leave at 12:00 p.m. will have a special 1:15 p.m. carpool on the Marlene R. Shaw Early Childhood Center porch. Girls must attend school on the day that they attend a Specialty Class. 

Junior STEM Gems
Each week our Jr. STEM Gems will work toward earning a new GEM (diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and more) for their STEM headbands by completing STEM challenges, coding robots, programming and so much more. Our weekly meet-ups enhance critical thinking skills while building up self-confidence and teamwork all in a positive and enthusiastic learning environment. Help encourage your daughter to be part of the biggest career revolution in modern history by signing up today. Girls RULE.....come be a Jr. STEM Gem TODAY!!!
Instructor: Creative Education
Grades: PreK - JK
Schedule: Thursdays, January 18 - April 11 (no class March 14)
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Cost: $260

American Girl Dolls: Flower Girls
Bring your doll for a gorgeous flower themed tea party. Students will all take part in serving and preparing our lovely high tea, and even make a lovely spring hat for their dolls. 
Instructor: Bloom Studios
Grades: 1st - 4th
Schedule: Friday, April 12
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $60

Girls who are in PreK - 5th Grade can join us once a month for a themed Friday Fling from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., as we create crafts, treats, and so much more. Your daughter is welcome to drop-in After3 before Friday Flings for $10. Dinner and snacks are provided. 

Friday Fling: Slumber @ SMS
Grades: PreK - 5th
Schedule: Friday, January 26
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $45

Friday Fling: Valentine's Fun
Grades: PreK - 5th
Schedule: Friday, February 9
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $45

Friday Fling: It's Spring!
Grades: PreK - 5th
Schedule: Friday, March 1
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $45

Friday Fling: PJ Movie Night
Grades: PreK - 5th
Schedule: Friday, April 12
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $45

Friday Fling: Summer's Coming
Grades: PreK - 5th
Schedule: Friday, May 10
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $45

GENERAL INFORMATION
To register online, please visit UltraCamp. If you haven’t yet done so, please create a complete profile for your family. You may register for classes and make payments through this platform. Please contact Briana Morrow at 901-537-1415 for any registration or payment questions.

Only students who stay at school for a FULL day are allowed to sign up for Specialty Classes. If you daughter leaves at noon, we have two noon class options for her. Please click the Early Childhood Noon Classes tab to see those details. 

A $25 deposit per-class (excluding Single Day Classes and Friday Flings) is required for registration. The $25 per-class deposit is applied toward the total class fee; it is not an additional fee. The deposit reserves a space for your child, and the remaining balance is due by the start date of the class. All deposits are non-refundable. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, as well as checks and cash, are all accepted. Programs will not be prorated for any reason. 

CANCELLATION POLICY
Please contact Briana Morrow at 901-537-1415 if you need to cancel a class in advance. A minimum of 10 days notice must be given to receive a refund, less the non-refundable deposit. Except in cases of illness or emergency that is disclosed to the Auxiliary Programs Director before the start of an activity, refunds will not be given after a program begins. No refunds will be given to those students who choose not to attend class without their parents’ knowledge. If you choose to cancel a class outside of the 10 day window, we will issue a credit on your UltraCamp account to use for future reservations. No credits will be issued if you cancel a Single Day Class or Friday Fling the day of. Confirmation of class registration will be sent to you via email along with your pick-up information, and the class MUST be paid in full by the start date to attend. Classes with insufficient enrollment are subject to cancellation with a full refund. Advance notice will be provided to those registered.

BEHAVIORAL POLICY
Students are expected to adhere to the policies of St. Mary’s Episcopal School. We reserve the right to dismiss from the program (without refund) any student whose behavior becomes unmanageable. Students and campers are not allowed to be unsupervised on campus and are expected to be neatly and properly dressed. The use or possession of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products is not allowed, and any students in possession of such items will be expelled from the program, and the appropriate authorities will be contacted, and no refund will be given.

DROP IN FEE
There is a 15 minute grace period from the time the class ends to pickup your daughter unless she is enrolled in After3. After that time, she will be dropped into After3 at the rate of $10.