Milton Academy’s Lower School After School Program is a nurturing space where students are largely able to self-select how they spend their afternoons. Among other selections, our After School students can participate in:
- Enrichment clubs
- Private Music lessons
- Homework time
- Outdoor play
- Arts and Crafts
- Small and large group games
A majority of the Lower School population participates in our enrichment clubs, which provide avenues for students to explore their many interests. Students who are not in clubs fill their time doing homework, playing with friends, working on various arts and crafts projects, or engaging in different types of games.
After School Hour
This option is available for all Lower School students and runs every day from 3:00–4:00 p.m. After School Hour is a time for Lower School students to hang out after school in a more unstructured environment. During these times, students can choose to do homework, play with friends, work on projects, and more. After School Hour is supervised by our ASP staff outdoors.
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Price: The cost for After School Hour is $25 per afternoon. Cost for students riding the 4 p.m. buses is $15 per afternoon.
Sibling Pickup
This option is available for Lower School students who have siblings in Milton’s Lower School and Middle School divisions. This coverage is available everyday and runs from 3:00–3:30 p.m. Students who elect this option will be picked up at the Junior Building just before Middle School and Upper School dismissal at 3:30 p.m. This option is free to families who are picking up siblings in other divisions.
After School Program Bus
The following routes/stops will be available for ASP students in grades K–5:
- BOSTON (please note that the 4 p.m. route terminates at the Causeway stop)
- BROOKLINE (Newton, Brookline)
- DOVER (South Natick, Dover, Needham, Dedham)
- NEWTON/WELLESLEY (Newton, Wellesley)
- SOUTH SHORE (Cohasset, Hingham, Quincy)
All information regarding bus routes, registration, and schedules can be found here. Please reach out to courtney_hawkesgaidos@milton.edu if you have any questions.
Please note that the buses will be supervised by the bus driver. Therefore, all students must be able to follow directions and remain seated during the duration of the trip in order to maintain bus riding privileges.
Price: $15 per day for students not attending clubs
After Care
Students in After School Hour and Weekly Enrichment Clubs will have the option to extend the day by attending After Care from 4:00–5:45 p.m. This is an unstructured time that could include doing homework, playing outside, working on small craft projects, playing board games, reading, and playing sports with friends.
Time: 4:00–5:45 p.m.
Price: The cost for After Care is $28 per afternoon.
Drop-Ins
If a scheduling conflict arises and parents or caretakers are unable to pick up their child at 3 p.m., students are welcome to drop into ASP. We recommend that parents let us know ahead of time, if possible, so that we can ensure there is ample coverage.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Price: $25 for the first hour, $60 for the full afternoon
School Break Coverage
April 26 (Early Release Day 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
May 24 (Full Day) (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Full Day Coverage Price: $100 per day
Early Release Day Price: No additional charge from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. $25 for the 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. care.
Weekly Enrichment Clubs
Weekly Enrichment Clubs will be offered to all Lower School students from 3:00–3:55 p.m. on Monday through Thursdays. Clubs are taught by Lower School faculty as well as highly reviewed outside vendors. Students will begin each club with a quick snack at 3:00 p.m. and will end at around 3:55 p.m. so that students can be dismissed at 4:00 p.m. Students will be transported by After School staff members to dismissal, the 4:00 p.m. Buses, or to our After Care Program.
Monday Clubs
Global Food Explorers (Grades K-2)
A spin-off of Lower School Explorers, students will join Ms. Gibson to learn all about fruits and vegetables and which countries they are grown in. This food exploration club will introduce students to staple crops, from the hottest to the coldest climates around the world. This club is perfect for students who are curious about various food cultures! They may also get to taste some of the fruits and vegetables they learn about.
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Dates: April 1, 8, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20 (June 3 make-up date)
Price: $245
Instructor: Kiana Gibson
Scratch Jr. (Grades K–2)
Our youngest students will be able to join Ms. Kara in a more in-depth exploration of the Scratch Jr. coding platform. Although students gain some experience using Scratch Jr. during their technology blocks each week, this club will provide an opportunity to hone in the focus within this programming and provide a starting point for young coders.
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: April 1, 8, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20 (June 3 make-up date)
Price: $245
Instructor: Hulya Kara
Sports Management (Grade 3-5) (A SPARK Business Academy club)
For the sports lover, future team General manager, sports team owner, ESPN analyst or coach, this unique program helps students view the world of sports from a business perspective. Students actively discuss and analyze different topics, including player contracts, mock drafts, college sports, endorsements, the Nike vs. Under Armour competition, the Super Bowl, e-sports and more!
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Limit: 15 students
Dates: April 1, 8, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20 (June 3 make-up date)
Price: $245
Lower School Newspaper! (Grade 3-5)
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Greenleaf students will work with Ms. Johnson to learn about what goes into creating a newspaper and then students will work together to distribute their very own edition (name to be determined). The newspaper will include comics, sports, day-to-day Milton events, and much more! This club is perfect for any of our curious and creative Greenleaf students.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: April 1, 8, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20 (June 3 make-up date)
Price: $245
Teacher: Gretchen Johnson
Rock the Talk!
Students in grades 3-5 will join Ms. Sorrentino in this creative endeavor to explore poetry, spoken word, and original songwriting. Through this medium, students will be able to practice speaking, singing, and playing instruments together and with a culminating share at the end of the session to exhibit their learning to a wider audience. This is perfect for those who may be interested in poetry, lyric writing, and public speaking, starting a rock band, and sharing their creative voice out loud!
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: April 1, 8, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20*
Price: $245
Teacher: Beth Sorrentino
Tuesday Clubs
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.:
Beginner Chess (Grades K-2)
International Chess Master Mr. Vigorito will be back with us on Tuesdays to help our younger students learn the basics of chess. In this class, Mr. V will continue to help students learn basic gameplay and strategy, how the pieces move, and when a game ends. This session will introduce students to the basics of chess, so it is perfect for students who are new to the game.
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Dates: April 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, May 28
Price: $280
Instructor: David Vigorito
My First Craft Fair (Grade K-2) (A SPARK Business Academy club)
Let’s get crafty! Young entrepreneurs will create handmade items to “sell” to other “vendors” at their very own craft fair! In this program, students will learn about craft fairs and the ingenuity and creativity of the small business entrepreneur. They will produce goods, and learn to create appealing advertising and displays. Other related topics will be discussed such as counting currency, budgeting, profit margins, buying and selling and assessing the quality of goods.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Limit: 14 students
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, (May 28 make-up date)
Price: $280
Young Lawyers (Grades 3 – 5)
Before she was ever-present in the daily life of Milton Academy’s Lower School, Ms. Ciampa worked as a lawyer. In this club, students will learn about basics of law, what lawyers do in preparation for cases, and even have the opportunity to prepare for a mock trial. This club is perfect for students who have a budding interest in learning more about the Judicial system and what it takes to be a lawyer!
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, (May 28 make-up date)
Price: $280
Instructor: Maria Elisa Ciampa
4 p.m – 5 p.m.
Chess II (Grades 3–5)
International Chess Master Mr. Vigorito will be back with us on Tuesdays to help our older students delve deeper into the game of chess. In this class, Mr. V will challenge students who have basic knowledge of the game to learn more advanced strategies and expand their skills. Due to Mr. V’s high demand, this club will meet on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Students signed up for this will not be charged for the After School Hour prior to the club.
Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Dates: April 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, May 28
Price: $280
Instructor: David Vigorito
Wednesday Clubs
Improv and More! (Grades K-2)
Mrs. Burke is excited to rejoin our enrichment program teaching the very popular Improv and more and Acting on this Edge this winter. During improv and more, students in Grades K-2 will be challenged to push their creative boundaries, as they play various acting games designed to help them think on their feet, be silly, and find comfort using their imagination.
Limit: 12 students
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22*
Price: $280
Instructor: Kristan Burke
Imagination Station (Grades K-2)
Ms. Baker will use many different mediums to allow students to flex their creative muscles during Imagination Station. Through reading, writing, crafts and more, students will have the opportunity to have fun letting their imagination run free, while also continuing to hone important academic skills.
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 (May 29 make-up date)
Price: $280
Instructor: Jill Baker
Finance Club (Grades 3 – 5) (A SPARK Business Academy club)
Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Students also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, students explore financial decisions they will have to make in the future.
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 15 students
Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 (May 29 make-up date)
Price: $280
Art Club (Grades 3-5)
This club is perfect for students who love art! During the art club, students will have the opportunity to work with various artistic mediums to extend their classroom learning and learn about different techniques to expand their artistic repertoire.
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 (May 29 make-up date)
Price: $280
Instructor: Hulya Kara
Thursday Clubs
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Musical Theater Club (Grades K-2)
This winter, Ms. Sorrentino, our music sabbatical teacher, will be offering a Musical Theater Club for our JB students. Students will have the opportunity to learn what goes into a production, as they spend their weeks of this session singing, acting, and dancing! If all goes well, this club will culminate in a small production that the parents will be able to attend!
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23*
Price: $280
Instructor: Beth Sorrentino
Wildlife Watchers (Grades K–2)
This club is perfect for students who are interested in learning all about different types of animals. Using lessons, games and other multimedia, Maggie will help students gain knowledge about classes of animals, including: habitats, food they eat, what makes them unique and much more. This enrichment club will culminate with a special guest that will bring actual live animals!
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 (May 30 make-up date)
Price: $280
Instructor: Maggie Sturtevant
Garden Club (Grades 3-5)
Spring is on the horizon and students in the Garden Club will get right to work as they will need to prepare the garden for the peak planting and growing season. Students will help Mrs. McGuinness prepare the garden for the summer and learn important things to know about gardening along the way!
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 15 students
Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 (May 30 make-up date)
Price: $280
Instructor: Jane McGuinness
Acting on the Edge
We are excited to announce that Acting on the Edge with Ms. Burke will be returning this winter! Students in grades 3-5 will be able to join Ms. Burke in a variety of fun and silly acting games and exercises as they get an introduction to improvisation and the world on stage. This club is perfect for students who are drawn to the spotlight or thinking quickly on their feet!
Limit: 12 students
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23*
Price: $280
Instructor: Kristan Burke
Milton Academy Private Music Lessons
Sign ups for private lessons are separate from ASP Sign-ups. Please read the information below carefully!
Milton Academy offers private music lessons for students at all age and experience levels. Not only does music provide an outlet for social engagement and artistic expression, it has also been demonstrated that engagement with music lessons benefit a students’ mental health, cognition development, and overall improvement in academic outcomes. Starting early with musical lessons are useful for your child to access a wide variety of ensemble opportunities offered at Milton, K-12 (orchestra, jazz, chorus). Please see this link for more information and research about the benefits of music in a student’s education:
https://nafme.org/advocacy/what-to-know/all-research/
Your child will work individually with a private music instructor to develop fundamentals on an instrument of their choice. Instruction is available for voice, winds, brass, percussion, and string instruments, and no prior experience is required! Private music teachers hail from a variety of backgrounds, including classical, jazz, and pop style performance. Students will receive 12 30-minute lessons per semester. Music lessons are available Monday–Friday.
Time: Arranged with instructor, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Dates: Arranged with instructor
Price: $540 for 12 – 30 minute lessons
Instructor: Various
Instruments you can start K-5: violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, guitar, piano, voice, percussion
Instruments you can start in 2nd grade: flute
Instruments you can start in 3rd grade: clarinet
Instruments you can start in 5th grade: oboe, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, saxophone
Sign up here, this form also contains a plethora of information about the lesson program, including instructor bios. If you have any questions, please contact Eric Goode (Eric_Goode@milton.edu).
