After-School Programs & Childcare

Monday: 3 – 4 p.m.
Grades: 1 – 5
Session: January 26 - May 4
Coach: Nashville Chess Center Coaches
Cost: $250

Chess Club enhances problem solving, logical reasoning skills, patience, self-esteem and attention span. All skill levels are welcome. Nashville Chess Center will lead students weekly as they improve and learn new skills. Chess Club only meets when there is a full academic day.

Tuesdays: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Grades: K - 1
Session: January 20 - March 31 (showcase practice Wed, April 8, 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.)
Instructor: Sydney Carr Zunker
Cost: $250

This beginning ballet class allows students to explore movement through music and dance. This class will increase rhythmic awareness, balance, motor skills in a safe and loving environment. At the end of the sessions, students will have the opportunity to perform in the Dance Showcase Saturday, April 11at 2 pm. Practice for the showcase will be Wednesday, April 8th 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. For class, students may dress in comfortable clothing. Costumes will be provided for The Dance Showcase performance (included in registration fee).

Tuesdays: 3 - 4 p.m.
Grades: 1 - 5
Session: March 24 - May 5
Coaches: Jim Kite/Better Golf Academy
Cost: $240

This golf club is for beginners. Students will learn the basics of the game such as stance, grip, and swing, along with course management. All facets are taught through drills and games, making it a fun way to learn golf. The Better Golf Academy will be supplying the equipment. You may visit their website at www.bettergolfacademytn.com

Wednesdays: 3 - 4 p.m.
Grades: 1 - 5
Session: March 25 - April 29
Coaches: Jim Kite/Better Golf Academy
Cost: $240

This golf club is for beginners. Students will learn the basics of the game such as stance, grip, and swing, along with course management. All facets are taught through drills and games, making it a fun way to learn golf. The Better Golf Academy will be supplying the equipment. You may visit their website at www.bettergolfacademytn.com

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 1- 4
Session: January 6 - February 12
Instructors: Meg O’Brien and Tricia Russ
Cost: $275

Lower School LEGO Robotics combines the fun of LEGO Robotics with the critical thinking of the Engineering and Design Process. By working in teams, students will sharpen their communication and collaboration skills while applying their personal creativity. Students will develop fundamental robotics building skills and then test and improve their designs. Games and contests will put these robotic LEGO models to the test!

Wednesdays: 3 - 4 p.m.
Grades: K - 3
Session: January 28 - April 1 (showcase practice Wed, April 8, 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.)
Instructor: CPA Dance Directors
Cost: $250 (includes costume for April 11 Dance Showcase)

Are you looking for a fun, new way to get active? Then boys hip hop is the class for you! In this K - 3rd grade boys offering, students will have the opportunity to explore and learn the foundations of hip hop, breakdancing, tumbling, and grooves. The aim of this class is to create a positive environment while honing in on the athleticism behind dance. Our hip hoppers will focus on building confidence, strength, rhythm, and agility. At the end of this session, the students will have the opportunity to perform on the big stage at the spring dance showcase on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m.  Practice for the showcase will be Wednesday, April 8th 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. We hope to groove with you soon!

Thursdays: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Grades: K - 2
Session: March 26 - April 30 
Instructor: Emily Routh
Cost: $150

Improve your dribbling game in basketball and soccer. We will practice skills, play games to improve confidence and have fun along the way!
 

Thursdays: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Session: January 22 - February 26 
Instructor: Douglas Waterbury-Tieman
Cost: $150

Lower School Drama Club provides an opportunity for students to hone their theater skills. This is a troupe of future actors and performers that are excited and eager to launch into the theater world inside the classroom. If you are interested in theater, want to perform in scenes with your friends, explore improvisation, learn monologues, play games, learn about audition preparation, sing and more - this is the place for you! We are excited to have Douglas Waterbury-Tieman lead this program. He is a professional actor, singer, dancer, musician and director. Douglas and his wife Annabelle, directed our Summer at CPA 2025 musical theater camp, Annie, Jr.

Visual Arts Club
Tuesday:  3 – 4:30 p.m.
Session: February 24 - April 28 (no class March 10)
Instructor: Laura McFadden
Cost: $175 ($25 supply fee)

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! 

Wednesday: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Session: February 25 - May 6 (no classes March 11 or April 15)
Instructor: Kira Buell
Cost: $175

Whether you are a seasoned performer or just want to give theatre a try, drama club is a great place for you! Through warm ups, an audition workshop, theatre games, and script reading students will grow their acting skills no matter what their experience level. Drama club is a great place to connect with the CPA theatre community and strengthen your theatre skills while having fun.

Esports
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 3 - 5 p.m.
Session: January 14 - April 30
Instructor: Matt Emigh
Cost: $250

Esports is an organized, multiplayer video game competition, particularly between professional players, individuals, or teams. CPA's 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. This is a competitive team rather than recreational play.