Quest Fall 2023- Trimester 1
Let's Begin Our QUEST
Welcome to the Fall 2023 QUEST Clubs!
Welcome to the 2023 Fall GMA Quest Clubs Program.
It is my great privilege to present you with a variety of club options that provide enrichment for our students as we continue to develop the mind, body, and spirit of our students. It is with great pride to share the deep passions and all of the wonderful talents of the faculty, staff, and close friends of GMA that have developed these programs to share with our children.
Quest Club offerings for the Fall of 2023 are listed below. Please be sure to click the link at the bottom of this newsletter to register. Registration is due by 11:59 PM Tuesday, 9/19. Students will not be able to participate in clubs until all registration is completed and full payment is submitted. All clubs are on a first come first served basis and space is limited.
Quest Clubs run on the dates listed in the offerings descriptions. Clubs run from 3:30-4:30. Pickup will take place on the green top. Students that are pre-registered may be dismissed to CARES.
Parents arriving late for pickup will have to pick their child up from CARES and will be responsible for the CARES registration fee. Please be mindful of our instructors and their time by being on time. Please direct any specific questions to the instructors offering the courses.
Let’s begin our QUEST!
Please use this link to sign up for all QUEST Clubs including After School Dance.
https://www.gmaelem.org/campus-life/student-activities/signupform
With gratitude,
Mr. Tom Lydon
Thomas J. Lydon, M.Ed. P'25, P'28, P'30
Dean of Student Affairs
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary
Mondays
After School Dance: Kindergarten
Monday After School Dance is a recreational class for children in Kindergarten. Lessons are designed to promote balance, coordination, rhythm, imagination and lots of fun! Dancers who wish to participate in the spring dance recital must attend all three club sessions (fall, winter and spring). Costume fees are separate and may cost between $45 and $80. Ballet shoes are required.
Please send any questions you may have to: rhober@gmaelem.org
Instructor: Mrs. Rose under the direction of Mrs. Hober
Day: Mondays
Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 and 11/6
Cost: $160
LEGO Masters: Grades PreK-3
Come join other Lego fanatics for an exciting afternoon of building! Students will use their creativity and imagination to create a world of fun! Each session will focus on a different theme to give a variety of different builds and games the children will love!
Instructor: Mr. Kelly
Day: Mondays
Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 and 11/6
Cost: $200
*This club is first come first served and maxes out at 15 attendees.
Disney Magic: Grades 1-4
Get your Mickey Ears ready to jump into the magical world of Disney movies, music and Imagineering. Using our STEAM skills and our bountiful creativity, we will create our own to scale Disney parks, Disney inspired crafts, snacks and more! Each week, we will celebrate a different theme from the wonderful world of Disney.
Instructor: Ms. Connolly and Mrs. Lucino
Day: Mondays
Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 and 11/6
Cost: $190
*This club is first come first served and maxes out at 25 attendees.
Tuesdays
After School Games: Pre K- 2
Students in Pre-K to second grade are invited to spend an hour after school to wind down and play games. We will meet in 8G, and the children will have the opportunity to work with a variety of STEM-oriented games including blocks, Legos, play dough, building sets, art work, puzzles, matchbox cars (on a ramp), and magnetic “assemble-your-own” vehicles. Board games will also be provided for those students who are interested in learning traditional board games.
Instructors: Mr. O'Connor and Ms. George
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, and 11/14
Cost: $200
*This club is first come first served and maxes out at 25 attendees.
After School Dance: Grade 1
Tuesday After School Dance is a recreational class for children in first grade. Lessons are designed to promote balance, coordination, rhythm, imagination and lots of fun! Dancers who wish to participate in the spring dance recital must attend all three club sessions (fall, winter and spring). Costume fees are separate and may cost between $45 and $80. Ballet shoes are required.
Please send any questions you may have to: rhober@gmaelem.org
Instructor: Mrs. Hober
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, and 11/14
Cost: $160
Stitch and Sew: Grades 2-8
This sewing club is open to beginners as well as students experienced with a needle and thread. There will be directed projects, and opportunities for sewers to explore individual ideas. Both hand and machine stitching will be at ones fingertips.
Instructors: Mrs. Sweeney and Ms. Ginesi
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, and 11/14
Cost: $175
*This club is first come first served and maxes out at 12 attendees.
Wednesdays
Maker Space- Grades Pre K-3
MakerSpace Club is the perfect place for students who like to build, design, engineer, create and make! During MakerSpace club days, students participate in a variety of “making” activities ranging from Lego building challenges, to recycled material creations.
Instructors: Ms. Connolly and Mrs. Lucino
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, and 11/8
Cost: $190
*This club is first come first served and maxes out at 25 attendees.
Science Exploration: Grades K-1
Calling all Scientists! The Science Exploration Club includes a variety of hands-on activities for our little ones to enjoy. Problem solving, creating and exploring while having fun with our classmates and friends.
Instructor: Mrs. Erin Miller and Mrs. Hynes
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, and 11/8
Cost: $200
*This club is first come first served and maxes out at 15 attendees.
After School Dance: Grade 2
Wednesday After School Dance is a recreational class for children in 2nd grade. Lessons are designed to promote balance, flexibility and coordination, rhythm, imagination and lots of fun! Dancers who wish to participate in the spring dance recital must attend all three club sessions (fall, winter and spring). Costume fees are separate and may cost between $45 and $80. Ballet shoes are required.
Please send any questions you may have to: rhober@gmaelem.org
Instructor: Mrs. Hober
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, and 11/8
Cost: $160
Thursdays
Mermaid Art Studio Grades 1-5
In this drawing and painting class themed around animals, students will have the opportunity to explore their creativity while learning about some of the amazing creatures that share our world. The class will begin with a discussion about different animal habitats, behaviors, and anatomy, allowing students to get a deeper understanding of the subjects they will be working with.
During the drawing portion of the class, students will be encouraged to experiment with different mediums like pencils, charcoal, and markers as they draw various animal forms. They will learn about concepts like proportion, shading, and texture, and be given tips and tricks on how to make their drawings come to life.
In the painting portion of the class, students will have the chance to create colorful, vibrant compositions inspired by the animals they have studied. Whether they choose to work with watercolors, acrylics, or another medium, they will be able to experiment with color mixing, layering, and blending to create works of art that truly capture the essence of their chosen animal subjects.
By the end of the class, students will have a new appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the animal kingdom, as well as a collection of stunning works of art that they can be proud of.
Instructors: Mermaid Art Studio
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Please note, this offering does not begin until October 5
10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, and 11/9
Cost: $220
*This club is first come first served and maxes out at 25 attendees.
After School Dance: Grades 3 and 4
The Thursday After School Dance class is for children in grades 3 and 4. Lessons are designed to promote balance, flexibility and coordination, rhythm, imagination; all while having fun and building self confidence! Dancers who wish to participate in the spring dance recital must attend all three club sessions (fall, winter and spring). Costume fees are separate and may cost between $45 and $80. Ballet shoes are required. An optional additional half hour of acro/dance is offered on Thursdays for basic tumbling skills.
Instructor: Mrs. Hober
Day: Thursdays
Dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2
Cost: $160 for the dance 60 minute class only or
$190 for the dance 60 minute class plus 30 minute tumbling class
* Please note regular dance class ends at 4:30 and tumbling ends at 5:00