After School Enrichments & Student Clubs

Lincoln students have access to a rich variety of after-school programs that include art, theater, movement, team building, STEAM activities, foreign language classes and more. The PTSA helps coordinate vendors each semester and manages a fund dedicated to offering financial assistance to families.

Programs run Monday through Thursday, starting at the end of the school day. Session lengths, registration info, fees, calendars, and all other relevant information is handled directly by each vendor. For more information about a specific program, please visit the website and reach out to the vendor directly.  

To learn more about financial assistance, to volunteer time or contribute suggestions, please reach out to our PTSA volunteer enrichment coordinator at enrichment@mylincolnptsa.org. Once approved for assistance, parents must register and enroll their student through the program vendor in order to attend classes.

For questions, suggestions or to volunteer, please reach out to our PSTA enrichment coordinator enrichment@mylincolnptsa.org. To learn more about financial assistance for after school programs email enrichment@mylincolnptsa.org. Once approved for assistance, parents must register and enroll their student through the program vendor in order to attend classes.

ENRICHMENTS

Weekly Schedule

Check the calendar below for the current enrichment schedule.

Art for Life – Amazing Art Class!

Come learn how to sculpt, paint and make crafts from award winning artists! From your favorite animated characters to jewelry for girls and boys, we will make art you love! We believe art builds confidence, critical thinking/problem solving skills and self-esteem.  Come join us. Make friends. Make art!  Classes generally run for 12 weeks. To enroll visit Art for Life registration page

Grades K-6th

Berlitz Spanish

Berlitz Spanish offers an engaging and effective way to learn a new language, build confidence and develop lifelong skills. Our immersive, activity-based approach allows young learners to put their new language skills into practice in the real world straight away. The activities focus on topics they are already interested in, making learning enjoyable and meaningful.

The program includes:

  • Language learning based on the conversational Berlitz Method®
  • Specially trained native-fluent instructors
  • Ample opportunity for speaking, listening, and engaging with others
  • Age-appropriate curriculum and materials
  • Age appropriate groups with max 15 students/class.

To register for Berlitz method beginner Spanish classes click HERE

Tuesdays – beginner Spanish for Grades K-2nd(3:15-4:15)

Thursdays – beginner Spanish for Grades 3rd-6th(3:15-4:15)

Bricks 4 Kidz

Bricks 4 Kids are hands-on classes where students use architecture and engineering principles to learn concepts across a variety of subjects using LEGO bricks, Motors and Battery packs. Our theme based kits motivate children by enforcing STEM based principles while enhancing creativity, self-esteem, improving fine motor skills, and teaching teamwork. For more information email twobricks@yahoo.com or call 303-997-6809. To enroll visit Brick 4 Kids registration page

Grades K-6th

Girls on the Run

Over a period of 10-12 weeks, girls in the 3rd- 6th grade participate in an after-school program like no other. Designed to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength, the Girls on the Run curriculum inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique. At the end of each session, the girls participate in a 5K run. Completing the 5K gives the girls a tangible understanding of the confidence that comes through accomplishment, as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. For more information and to register your child, visit their website, Girls on the Run of the Rockies.

Lego Robotics Club

Mind-iN-Spire will be offering a fun Robotics Enrichment class this Fall.  Learn how to design, build and test Robots in a variety of challenges for the mind and hand. Lego Mindstorms EV3 robotics kits are used by millions of people.  From students, K-12 and college, adults in a variety of settings, including tournaments.  From engineering to scientific research are EV3 robots used to stimulate exploration. Students have fun learning, step by step, how the Engineering Design Process works.  From design challenge, to research, to sketching, to building and creating software and then “test and tune” their machines.

Grades 3rd-6th

Register here: Lego Robotics Registration

Contact Kenneth DeBacker (kendebacker.mind.in.spire@gmail.com) with questions.

PALS Chess Club

The PALS chess curriculum, developed by former scholastic National Champion and two-time Colorado State Chess Champion, Lior Lapid, focuses on enhancing character, self-esteem, sportsmanship, teamwork and critical-thinking skills. Best of all, Ligor makes chess tons of fun for kids. Students work in teams on creative challenges, like chess puzzles and “chessercises”. Over the course of a semester, children learn the most important checkmating patterns, opening fundamentals, middlegame strategy and tactics, and basic endgame techniques, while building skill sets that can be applied far beyond the chess board. To ensure an effective and comfortable learning environment, our teaching style incorporates motivational and engaging storytelling, funny chess anecdotes, and interactive chess lessons. Check out PALS and enroll in Lincoln’s chess club here.

Grades K-6th

Shakti Kids Yoga

Shakti Kids Yoga classes are designed to nurture each child’s natural compassion and innate wisdom by engaging mind, body and spirit. Through songs, movement, and stories, their kids yoga-certified instructors combine breath awareness techniques, yoga poses, meditation and mindfulness to provide a playful and creative approach to yoga in a comfortable and safe environment. To register for Shakti Kids Yoga click here.

Grades K-3rd

Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots at Lincoln is an engaging children’s soccer program for K-3rd grade with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication. Meet us on the Lincoln field. Enroll here.

Sound Formation: Piano Lessons

Sound Formation’s piano curriculum incorporates specialized games, harmonic and rhythmic ear training, and learning songs. Every student has their own keyboard and headphones in class and is instructed on a variety of additional instruments. The learning environment is extremely fun, engaging, and upbeat. To enroll visit Sound Formation registration

Grades K-5

STUDENT CLUBS
Shakespeare Club

Lincoln’s Shakespeare Club auditions are open to 4th – 6th graders starting in January each year. Student participants meet on Thursdays after school from mid-January through mid-April for a total of 10-12 meetings, with the culmination of their hard work being the opportunity to participate in the DPS Shakespeare Festival at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The DPS Shakespeare Festival is the oldest and largest student Shakespeare Festival in the country. We love participating in this event and are always proud of the wonderful performances our students produce! Click here to learn more: http://shakespeare.dpsk12.org/ 

Other Clubs

we are working with our Gifted and Talented teacher to organize academic clubs. If you are interested in volunteering to help with Spelling, Math or Science team, please contact our enrichment coordinator: enrichment@mylincolnptsa.org