After-School Programs & Childcare

Monday/$150 ($10 supply fee)
3^rd – 5^th grades
Session: September 13 – November 22 (no class Oct 11)
Instructor: Rachel Jones

Students will dive deep into the world of painting and explore different mediums like oil, watercolor, acrylic, and tempera paint.  They will use new tools and learn new techniques as they paint landscapes, still life, impressionistic work, abstract work and other styles. 

Tuesday/$150
Kindergarten – 2^nd grades
Session: September 14 – November 16 (no class Oct 12)
Instructor: Mr. M-Z

Learn to speak like a computer while designing games, telling stories, and getting your hands on STEAM Lab tech we don’t get to use in class! Good for any skill level, we will explore a variety of coding languages using a variety of devices.

Wednesday/$150
Kindergarten – 2^nd grades
Session: September 15 – November 3
Instructor: TBD

This class allows children to explore movement through music and dance. Using creative movement, students can simultaneously develop motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance in a safe environment.

Wednesday/$150
3rd-5th grades
Session: September 15 – November 17 (no class Oct 6 or 13)
Instructor: Mr. M-Z

Bring your ideas to life while learning the engineering design process! Develop your 3D design skills through a variety of guided and free-build activities. Get a closer look at the STEAM Lab 3D printer–learn how it works, how to use it, and print your designs! We will cover everything from design basics to advanced techniques, so no 3D printing experience is required.

Thursday/$150
3^rd – 5^th grades
Session: September 9 – November 11
Instructor: Mr. M-Z

Make the world a better place by designing characters, imagining settings, crafting a story, and animating it into an original comic book! We will use a variety of digital and hand-drawn mediums to create an original comic book that will get printed into a finished product.

Thursday/$150
2^nd – 4^th grades
Session: September 9 – November 11
Instructor: TBD

Students will enjoy a recreational environment to experience dance and movement. All levels welcomed.

Tuesday/$150 ($10 supply fee), 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Session: September 14 – November 2
Instructor: Laura McFadden

Art Club gives students the freedom to explore the art mediums of drawing, painting and sculpting in a personalized atmosphere. This is the perfect place to try some things beyond what is covered in class, connect with peers and enjoy the freedom to dream up some new ideas all on your own!

Monday/Friday $500
Session: August – May (M/F)
Instructor: Wesley Diggs

MS Robotics team builds robots to compete with other local schools. We collaborate globally and innovate a creative solution for each year’s theme. Sessions are Monday and Friday. MS Robotics Team is for students with Robotics experience and is an advanced course. This is a full year commitment and space is limited. Requires approval from Coach Diggs. Interested students may email donna.patton@cpalions.org for an application.

Tuesday/$150
Session: September 9 – 11
Instructor: Anna Lee McFadden

Drama club is a troupe of actors and performers that are charged and ready to launch into the theatre world inside and outside the classroom! If you love theatre and want to perform in scenes with your friends—this is the place for you! Get ready to create characters, expand the actor’s toolbox, and make friends with fellow performers. 

Session 1: August 30 – September 27
Session 2: October 11 – November 15
Monday/$125 (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Instructor: Bo Morrissey

Students will learn how to set up a fly rod, knot tie, cast and fish with a fly rod. All equipment provided by Franklin Fly Fishing Company.

Wednesday/$125
Session: September 15 – October 13
Instructor: Leslie Ponder

This club provides an opportunity for students who want to learn or improve their skills in rock climbing. Your child will be transported in a CPA bus to Climb Nashville; a premier rock climbing and fitness facilities. Students will use a belay while climbing for extra safety.

Tuesday/Thursday
Instructor: Matt Emigh

Ages: 13 years and older

Fall Semester - Rocket League

Esports is organized, multiplayer video game competition, particularly between professional players, individuals, or teams. CPA's new Esports offerings utilize the secure online program Playverse to facilitate safe and engaging team and individual competition with other official Esports entities. The Esports model helps students build skills in strategy, teamwork, and digital citizenship. 175 colleges and universities are members of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and offer officially recognized varsity esports programs. These schools have coaches and offer partial or full-ride athletic scholarships. Interested students may email donna.patton@cpalions.org. Space is limited.