Woodstock Elementary is fortunate to have a robust assortment of afterschool enrichment activities on-site!
Registration for Spring 2025 programs is open!
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Information will be updated as it is approved by the school office. Registration is handled individually by each of the programs offering classes each semester - the PTA can not assist with registration or payments.
The Woodstock PTA and ShuRen offer a limited number of partial scholarships to afterschool programs each quarter. Please check in with individual programs for scholarships first. Some scholarships can be requested through the school counselor, Ponny Kosmas.
Questions?
Contact the PTA at afterschool@woodstock-pta.org
Spring 2025 Afterschool Programs
March 31 - June 6, 2025
Animation 101: Learn to Write, Storyboard and Animate Like the Pros!!!
Led by Damien Lopez - Storyboard Artist for RWBY, Wendell & Wild, and Kindergarten: The Musical - students will collaborate to create a short animation. Students will be taken through the animation process - from conception and scriptwriting to design and animation and finally, producing their project to share with family and friends.
When: Mondays and Tuesdays | Dismissal to 4:30pm
Dates: March 31 - June 2
Grades: 1-3 (Mondays), 4-5 (Tuesdays)
Cost: $200
Scholarships/Sliding Scale: Contact
Chess Wizards
Say yes to chess! Join Chess Wizards for an interactive, scholastic program where kids will collaborate, gain confidence, improve chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle - their brains! Appropriate for beginner to intermediate chess players, our program includes instruction in tactics and strategy, as well as individual game play.
When: Thursdays | Dismissal to 3:45pm
Dates: April 3 - June 5
Grades: K - 5
Cost: $260
Scholarships/Sliding Scale: Contact
Website: chesswizards.com
Chinese Wushu
Wushu, which is sometimes called Guoshu, Gongfu, or Kung Fu in the West, is the overall term for all self-defense sports in China. Wushu has evolved to become a national sport in the People’s Republic of China, with standardized forms, judging criteria and annual competitions. Most of the modern competition forms were derived from parent (or classic) styles and forms.
When: Fridays (all levels) | Dismissal to 3:30pm
Dates: April 11 - June 6
Grades: K - 5
Cost: $269
Website: uswushu.com
Circus Cascadia
We offer a wide range of possibilities for our after-school workshops! Learn to stilt walk, spin a diabolo, tumbling, balance and coordination... maybe do all of that simultaneously! The sky is the limit! Social Circus brings kids confidence and joy.
When: Thursdays | Dismissal to 4pm
Dates: April 3 - June 5
Grades: 1 - 5
Cost: $300
Scholarships: Apply Online
Website: circuscascadia.org
Coach Andrew's Tennis
Coach Andrew's Tennis invites kids to learn tennis fundamentals, improve hand-eye coordination, play fun tennis-based games, and develop teamwork skills in a supportive environment!
When: Wednesdays | Dismissal to 3:45pm (program will run on early release days, time TBD)
Dates: April 4 - June 6
Grades: 2 - 5
Cost: $150
Website: Coach Andrew's Sports
More Information: Contact
Coding with Kids: Scratch Game Development
Unleash your creativity with Scratch, a fun drag-and-drop coding tool. Learn coding basics like loops and variables if you're new, or explore advanced concepts like functions and game physics if you're returning. Build exciting games, animations, and story projects, like the Greedy Birds! CWK provides devices.
When: Fridays | Dismissal to 3:45pm
Dates: April 11 - May 30
Grades: 3 - 5
Cost: $209 includes use of CWK devices
Website: codingwithkids.com
More Information: Contact
Little Coders: Intro to Coding
Tailored for early readers, this course helps students boost their computational thinking while having fun with friends! Beginners learn coding basics like Loops and Conditions. Returning students tackle new challenges, such as debugging. All students build exciting games, stories, and animated characters. CWK provides devices.
When: Wednesdays | Dismissal to 3:45pm
Dates: April 2 - May 28 (no class on early release days)
Grades: K - 2
Cost: $235 includes use of CWK devices
Website: codingwithkids.com
More Information: Contact
Electronic Music Club
We’re passionate about introducing children to the exciting world of music composition through technology. By using some of the latest recording software and musical control surfaces, our students learn how to integrate music theory with audio recording arts to write and compose their own music.
When: Fridays | Dismissal to 3:45pm
Dates: April 11 - May 30
Grades: 2 - 5
Cost: $225
Website: electronicmusicclub.net
Imagine This PDX Art Class
We experiment with a variety of mediums to create a one-of-a-kind art piece that students take home. The first class starts with the students designing their own art apron which is theirs to keep at the end of the term. Our goal is to encourage children to express themselves through art.
When: Tuesdays | Dismissal to 3:30pm
Dates: Apr 1 - Jun 3
Grades: K - 5
Cost: $320
Website: imaginethispdx.com
Japanese Abacus Math
Learning to use an abacus enhances cognitive skills such as concentration, memory and analytical thinking, as it requires focused manipulation of beads to perform calculations.
When: Mondays | Dismissal to 3:45pm
Dates: March 31 - June 2
Grades: K - 5
Cost: $154
Website: abacus-club.com
More Information: Contact
LEGO Engineering
Celebrate the coming of Spring with Play-Well and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build chirping birds, design blossoming flowers, and take a ride on a paddle boat. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.
When: Thursdays (all grades) | Dismissal to 4pm
Dates: April 3 - June 5
Grades: K - 2 | 3 - 5
Cost: $240
Scholarships: Contact
Website: play-well.org
Mandarin Children's Choir (ZhenMei Chinese Culture)
Woodstock Mandarin Children's Choir is back, along with a new section: The Beauty of Chinese Culture! Let's work together as a team to experience and create the beautiful and colorful symbols of Chinese culture through songs, handcrafts, painting, short videos and movements!
Chinese Friendship Association of Portland is sponsoring $50 scholarships for all registrants.
When: Wednesdays | Dismissal to 4pm (dismissal to 1:05pm on early release days)
Dates: April 2 - June 4
Grades: K - 5
Cost: $299 (after applying $50 scholarship)
More Information: Contact
Ms. Monica's School of Arts & Crafts
Spring Session: How to Draw Cute Things!
In each class, students will be guided step-by-step through several simple and fun drawing projects that help build confidence in their innate drawing ability. They will be encouraged to expand upon their drawings with color, shading, and backgrounds from their imaginations. No prior drawing skills are required. Students will take home a notebook full of their art at the end of the term.
When: Thursdays | Dismissal to 4:15pm
Dates: April 3 - June 5
Grades: 2 - 5
Cost: $300
Musical Monsters & Budding Bookworms Off-site (transported)
We provide a "walking bus" from Woodstock Elementary to MMBB. Each day we will have a 40min focus (music/guitar, art and games). After that it's choice time between DIY art project set up, guitar practice, jam session, board games and more!
When: Mon, Wed, and Fri | Dismissal to 5:30pm • Sep 1 - Jun 10
Grades: K - 5
Cost: Monthly tuition – $170/mo. for 1 day/week; $336/mo. for 2 days a week; $510/mo. for 3 days a week
Website: musicalmonsterspdx.com
More Information: Contact
Portland Drama Club
A 30 minute musical performance! Come learn how to put on a show. All kids will sing, dance and act in this wonderful show - complete with costumes and sets.
When: Wednesdays | Dismissal to 5pm (2:30pm on early release days)
Dates: Jan 28 - May 28
Grades: 2 - 5
Cost: $575
Scholarships/Sliding Scale: Apply Online
Website: portlanddramaclub.org
Portland Reign Basketball
Our programs are geared towards beginner and intermediate players. They are a great opportunity to be introduced to Basketball in an organized and fun basketball environment.
Students will: Get great exercise | Build basketball fundamentals skill-set | Play basketball-oriented games | Build teamwork | Have fun!
When: Tuesdays K - 2 | Thursdays 3 - 5 | Dismissal to 3:45pm
Dates: April 1 - May 29
Grades: K - 2 | 3 - 5
Cost: $195
Scholarships/Sliding Scale: Contact
Website: pdxreignbasketball.com
Runner 2 Runner
Run-Jump-Throw! This youth track program is open to 1st - 5th graders, no experience necessary.
When: Tuesdays | Thursdays | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Dates: April 1 - May 9
Grades: 1 - 5
Cost: $135
Soccer Benders
When: Mondays | Dismissal to 3:30pm
Dates: March 31 - June 2
Grades: K - 5 all levels of athletes welcome!
Cost: $180
Scholarship/Sliding Scale: Contact
Website: soccerbenders.com
Soccer Shots Off-site (transported)
The Soccer Shots Premier program is a fun, game filled class that challenges children to develop their individual skills, fitness and sportsmanship. Our age appropriate curriculum progresses to competitive play, as children are introduced to tactical elements of the game. Instructor will walk students from school to Woodstock Park (off school grounds) for class.
When: Fridays | Dismissal to 3:30pm
Dates: April 4 - June 6
Grades: K - 5
Cost: $230
Scholarship/Sliding Scale: apply online
Trackers Earth Off-site (transported)
Every day, kids connect with friends and choose their after-school activities. Led by experienced Trackers Guides, kids can craft hands-on projects in our pottery studio or woodworking shop, train in archery or active games, create characters for epic role-playing games, or explore the outdoors to connect with nature. Trackers Earth provides transportation from Woodstock.
When: All days| Dismissal to 6pm
Dates: March 31 - June 6
Grades: K - 5
Cost: varies, see website
Scholarship/Sliding Scale: Contact
Website: Trackers Earth
The Ukulele Project
The Ukulele Project is excited to share our brand new Spring curriculum written by Childhood Development Expert, Brittany Brook and Ukulele Project Founder, Jeff Kerestes. This new curriculum focuses on making learning fun and exciting through game play, memorable songs and entertaining stories. The curriculum is designed for new AND returning students and it will be all new content for everyone!
When: Tuesdays | Dismissal to 3:30pm
Dates: April 1 - June 3
Grades: 1 - 5
Cost: $240
Website: theukuleleproject.com
More Information: Contact
Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee Club invites kids to discover Ultimate—an exciting, fast-paced team sport! Designed for beginners, our program offers separate classes for girls and boys, creating a fun and supportive environment for all.
What makes Ultimate special? The Spirit of the Game! Unlike many other sports, Ultimate has no referees—players make their own calls and resolve disputes, fostering honesty, respect, and teamwork. This focus on sportsmanship ensures that every game is fair, fun, and positive.
Through hands-on sessions filled with throwing, catching, and gameplay, kids of all skill levels will learn the fundamentals of Ultimate while building confidence and staying active. Our safe and inclusive environment encourages teamwork, fair play, and a love for the game. Come join the fun and experience Ultimate!
When: Fridays | Dismissal - 3:45pm
Dates: April 11 - June 6
Grades: 3 - 5
Cost: $190/$250/$310 (pay what you can)
Scholarships/Sliding Scale: Apply Online
Website: portlandultimate.org
WEBBY Dance Class
When: Mondays | Dismissal - 3:30pm
Dates: March 31 - June 2
Grades: K - 5
Cost: $250
Scholarships/Sliding Scale: contact Berlynn Deluna 714-910-8589
Website: webbydancecompany.com
Yoga Playgrounds
In these fun and active classes kids will stretch and energize their bodies and minds through individual and group poses, mindfulness games and creative relaxation techniques. Packed with playfulness, positivity and fun, these classes give kids the tools they need to manage their behaviors to lead happier, healthier and more peaceful lives.
When: Wednesdays (K - 3) | Dismissal to 3:30pm
Dates: April 9 - June 4 (no class on early release days)
Grades: K-3
Cost: $168
Scholarships/Sliding Scale: Contact
Website: yogaplaygrounds.com