After School Programs

The Explorers After School Program is for students in grades  Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten.  

Explorers offers a variety of activities including music, art, story time, hands-on science and technology, and outdoor play in our facilities which are specially designed for our youngest children.  A healthy snack is provided for students daily.  The program runs from 2:45pm (Early Childhood Dismissal) until 5:00pm.  Children who need to extend the day beyond 5:00pm will be taken to the Encore Program. 

Registration can be completed at whschool.org/explorers. This form serves as registration and our emergency contact form for the Explorers Program.

The Early Childhood Enrichment Program offers after school enrichment classes exclusively for students in Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten.  Beyond the academic day, enrichment opportunities that introduce new skills or experiences will provide the youngest learners with more opportunities to be comfortable to learn and try new things through activities that spark their natural curiosity and are physically active. Classes are paired intentionally, as a variety of activities for growing students will encourage them to stretch their cognitive, physical, and creative abilities.  These fee-based classes run on a seasonal basis and are held Monday-Friday.

More information can be found in the Early Childhood Extended Day & Auxiliary Programs Catalog. 

Registration can be completed at whschool.org/ECafterschool.  Questions can be sent to ECenrichment@whschool.org.

During Spring Break, a minicamp is held during the first week of break for students in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth. Hours of the minicamp are 8:00am through 4:00pm. Every day campers do art projects, science projects, cooking activities, play games and recreational sports. Children also have time for free play and time to socialize with friends.  Fees for Spring Break minicamp are structured per day or for the full week. Registration forms for Spring Break minicamp are sent out in February prior to the March Spring Break. Questions regarding Spring Break minicamp can be directed to Mrs. Dawn Cancryn, Director of Auxiliary Programs.

The Encore program is open every school day from 3:00pm   until 6:30pm.  The program is for students in Grades 1 through 8.  Any Explorers students who remain after 5:00pm will join the Encore program.  Encore provides a safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate program for those students who remain at school after regular dismissal.  Students may bring an additional snack if they are staying through to 6:30pm.  The Director of the Encore Program also plans regular activities for Encore students.  The fee for the Encore program is $5.00 per half hour.  Any students enrolled in the Early Childhood Enrichment Program are provided with Encore as a part of their registration.  

Registration can be completed at whschool.org/encore. This form serves as registration and our emergency contact form for the Encore program. 

Encore Adventure Clubs Program offers after school enrichment classes for students in First through Eighth Grade.  

• Clubs are generally held from 3:45pm – 4:45pm, one day per week, for six or seven weeks.
• Below find examples of Encore Adventure Enrichment Clubs. Clubs are subject to change by session depending on availability of instructors.

Introduction to Mindfulness and Yoga
Instructor: Katina Alamo
Join Ms. Alamo for an introduction to mindfulness and yoga.
In this class, you will learn poses to increase strength, flexibility and coordination. Classes are intended to be fun, allowing students to develop their own practice through child-friendly yoga poses, games, activities and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat and a willingness to learn. No previous experience necessary!

Beginners & Advanced Chess Club
Instructor: Robert Kraynik
The Beginners Chess Club is for those who have never played before or those that are already learning and want to improve their game. The goal of the club is to have fun and learn to love the game of chess. Playing chess can improve math skills, sportsmanship and strategic thinking. The Advanced Chess Club is for players who are playing at an advanced level or have been in this class for at least five sessions previously. The advanced level will continue to sharpen their skills and learn new strategies with weekly competitions.

Improvisational Acting Classes
Instructor: Christine Schlegel
Come and learn the art of improvisation in this creative and fun theatre class taught by professional actress, acting teacher, and W+H graduate, Christine Schlegel. In this class, children will play a wide variety of theater games through which they will learn the techniques needed to create a scene from absolutely nothing. In improve, there are no props, scripts or scenery. Everyone is equally important in creating a scene and no one is the star. Students will learn the valuable life skills of problem solving and adapting to new situations as they create their scenes. No acting experience is needed for this class and the only thing students need to bring with them is their imagination and a fun-loving spirit.

Fashion First: Sewing & Design
Instructor: Fashion First Workshops
Are you interested in fashion designing and/or learning how to sew? In this class, you will learn how to design, choose fabric, work with a pattern, and learn to sew on a sewing machine. No prior sewing experience is needed. You will be creating clothing and other fun textile accessories. All materials, fabrics and machines are supplied. Just bring your imagination and desire to create! 

More information can be found in the Lower School Extended Day & Auxiliary Programs Catalog. 

During Spring Break, a minicamp is held during the first week of break for students in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth. Hours of the minicamp are 8:00am through 4:00pm. Every day campers do art projects, science projects, cooking activities, play games and recreational sports. Children also have time for free play and time to socialize with friends.  Fees for Spring Break minicamp are structured per day or for the full week. Registration forms for Spring Break minicamp are sent out in February prior to the March Spring Break. Questions regarding Spring Break minicamp can be directed to Mrs. Dawn Cancryn, Director of Auxiliary Programs.