Unleash your creativity by bringing your ideas to life! In this hands-on enrichment program, you'll learn to design, refine, and produce your 3D masterpieces using Tinkercad, an intuitive and powerful design tool. Explore the exciting world of additive manufacturing while transforming your digital creations into tangible objects. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring engineer, this program offers a fun and engaging way to develop your design skills and unlock the endless possibilities of 3D printing.

Discover the joy of music and the art of guitar playing in this class designed for beginners looking to build confidence and skill. You'll learn fundamental techniques, simple chords, and strumming patterns through step-by-step instruction, setting the stage for lifelong musical enjoyment. Students must bring their own appropriately sized guitars, ensuring a personalized and comfortable learning experience as they embark on their musical journey.

This class is an opportunity for students to be involved in a beginner-level production complete with costumes and a showcase for family and friends. Students will have a blast in this fun 30-minute musical adaptation, Pantastic! a Peter Pan Musical.

Dive into the exciting world of robotics with Spike LEGO Education kits! In this collaborative program, students will work in teams to design, build, and program robots to solve engaging challenges. By combining creativity with coding and engineering skills, participants will explore problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation in a hands-on, fun-filled environment.

Students will have fun acting using their bodies, facial expressions, and emotions. They will play games and explore different theater styles including musical theater, storybook theater, and puppet theater. They will practice projecting their voices and speaking with confidence while having fun playing their favorite characters. Superheroes, princesses and storybook characters will be explored during this interactive class. There will be a small showcase for families following the final class.

The ceramic enrichment class will provide the students with the experience of working with clay for sensory development, motor skills, self-esteem, self-expression, problem-solving skills, discipline, and pride. Clay also has a uniquely therapeutic quality, providing a moment to settle and retain focus. The students will be introduced to all basic aspects of sculptural and functional pottery. Students will understand how to use ceramic tools properly advancing to the pottery wheel. Students will understand the basic elements and principles of design in creating 3-D objects. Come join Canterbury's art teacher and find your creative outlet. All materials will be provided.

Comedy Improv offers students the opportunity to learn fun, improv games and key concepts for creating improv scenes in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.  It's often hilarious, and also team-building and confidence-building. Improv naturally incorporates creativity, play, and life skills such as listening and participating with others in a way that can be translated to other areas of life.  Also, they will come home with some fun games that you can play. Family and friends are invited on the last day of the class to participate as the audience.  

Get ready to click your needles and start crafting in this fun and engaging introduction to knitting! In this class, you'll learn the essential techniques, including casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch. As you master these foundational skills, you'll have the opportunity to create a variety of exciting projects, from scarves to cozy accessories. This hands-on class is perfect for beginners, offering a relaxing and creative environment to build confidence and enjoy the art of knitting. All materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!

How can your child learn to code before they can even read? With the VEX 123 robot, young learners can begin coding by using touch to control movements and sounds. This interactive, programmable robot introduces foundational concepts in STEM, computer science, and computational thinking. As students explore sequences, logic, and problem-solving, they gain valuable skills while having fun. The VEX 123 robot is a perfect way to spark curiosity and foster early coding skills in a hands-on, engaging environment.

Grades Pre-K4-1 Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Unleash your problem-solving skills with LEGO STEM Challenges! Each session presents a unique, hands-on challenge where students work in teams to design, build, and test creative solutions using LEGO bricks. From engineering feats to problem-solving puzzles, this program encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation. With every challenge, students will explore key concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math, all while having fun and bringing their ideas to life!

Come join Canterbury’s Middle and Upper School Digital Photography teacher, Dan Percivall, and capture the beauty of Florida. Take short nature walks around the Canterbury School campus or create a studio still life while learning how to use professional cameras and lenses. You will explore the elements of photography and make a stunning online portfolio. The bonus to this digital photography camp is that you will do tutorials with Adobe Photoshop to enhance and print your most successful photographs.

Join Mrs. Deeter for an hour of hands-on creativity in this fun, beginner-friendly polymer clay class! Each week, students will learn to sculpt and design unique projects using colorful polymer clay that hardens after baking. Explore your artistic side as we create exciting projects like beaded bracelets, glow-in-the-dark snail succulent pots, insect-themed tic-tac-toe games, dreamcatchers, decorated pet rocks, Croc charms, keychains, and more! This class is perfect for young artists eager to experiment with sculpting and crafting. All projects will be made during class and baked afterward to take home as lasting keepsakes. Come ready to play, shape, and bring your imagination to life! All materials will be provided.

Come join the fun as the lights go up on the stage house!  Participants will stretch their performance muscles through guided work in multiple acting mediums.  This year-long enrichment program is working towards a live performance on stage to close the school year.

Embark on an exciting journey into the natural world! Each week, we’ll dive into a new nature topic such as butterflies, plants, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and fresh and saltwater ecosystems. Through hands-on activities and exploration, students will observe and document campus wildlife, gaining a deeper understanding of the ecosystems around them. Get ready for interactive learning, creature censuses, and a closer look at the wonders of nature!

Join Mrs. Summers, Assistant Pre-K4 teacher and Cross Country Coach, as she explores the art periods from Impressionism to the present. We will learn about their style, technique, and color palette. Then we will create our paintings based on that period. Our final project will literally melt away as we paint. All materials will be provided.

*Please note that we will also incorporate the Baroque and Renaissance Periods to help prepare the fourth-grade class for their Spring Field Trip to the Ringling Art Museum in Sarasota.

Welcome to "Cheerful Moves," an exciting program designed specifically for Lower School Students! This vibrant and energetic program introduces children to the fun world of cheerleading through a blend of movement, music, and teamwork. Our goal is to foster confidence, coordination, and creativity in a supportive and playful environment.

What to Expect:

Cheer Fundamentals: Cheerleading Basics: Introduction to simple cheerleading moves, including jumps, and kicks

Cheer Chants & Cheers: Engaging and age-appropriate cheers and chants to build vocal skills and teamwork.

Group Exercises: Fun group activities that promote social skills, turn-taking, and positive communication.

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. A water bottle to stay hydrated and a little snack if needed!

Discover the fascinating world of robotics! Students will explore cutting-edge technology, including Sphero, Ollie, and Ozobot, to uncover how robots operate. Through hands-on activities, they will dive deep into coding and programming, learning to bring robots to life and solve exciting challenges. This program offers a fun and engaging way to spark curiosity and develop critical tech skills!

 

Soccer Shots Premier focuses on individual skill, fitness, and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner.

 

Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. A positive character trait is also highlighted in each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.

Embark on an exciting musical adventure! This dynamic program invites children to enjoy engaging movement activities, explore the moods and emotions of music, play interactive games, and experiment with various instruments. Packed with creative and hands-on experiences, Music Explorers is thoughtfully designed to enhance and complement our current Pre-K3 music curriculum. Get ready to ignite your child’s love for music and self-expression!

Dive into the fascinating world of marine life! In this hands-on program, students will gain valuable skills in maintaining marine aquariums, including water care, habitat upkeep, and feeding a variety of marine creatures. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of aquatic ecosystems and the responsibility involved in caring for these delicate environments. All necessary materials and guidance will be provided—just bring your enthusiasm for marine life!

This program helps students of all skill levels improve their chess abilities through interactive lessons, practice games, and friendly competitions, all while fostering critical thinking and sportsmanship. (Chess board and set included for each player to keep at the end of the enrichment semester).