Elementary School Extracurricular Activities
**Please note that these activities have been updated for the 2024-2025 school year.
Windsor Charter Academy is proud to offer our elementary students a variety of extracurricular activities! Please check below for a full list of activities, noting each grade-level requirement. We are excited to engage our students in these enrichment programs!
Art Club: Grades K - 5
Students who join the Art Club can work with various materials in a setting that offers quality, one-on-one assistance. Students can experiment and discover new art techniques. Let’s get creative!
Session 1: Photography
Grade: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: August 24th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from September 5th through October 17th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be no session on September 26th.
Description: In this session, students will learn to use light and color effectively and how to capture special moments. They will also work on understanding the correct composition for the given situation and the photographer's choice of distance to their subject. Photography is a special talent that can help us see the world in a whole new way!
Registration Cap: 20
Session 2: 3D Sculpture Exploration
Grade: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade
Registration Opens: October 24th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from November 7th through December 19th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Description: In this session, students will explore materials, building, and design techniques in 3D, adding to their projects each week and/or creating new ones.
Registration Cap: 20
Session 3: 2D Painting & Drawing
Grade: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: December 19th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from January 9th through February 20th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will not be a session on February 13th.
Description: In this session, students will learn a variety of painting techniques and styles and drawing techniques. They will be given a canvas to create a final project using their learned skills.
Registration Cap: 20
Session 4: 3D Sculpture Exploration
Grade: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade
Registration Opens: February 20th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from March 6th through April 17th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will not be a session on March 27th.
Description: Students will explore materials through a variety of building and design techniques in 3D, adding to their project each week and/or building new ones.
Registration Cap: 20
Cost: $25 per session
Location: Art Room
Additional Instructions: Students will need to wear clothing to get messy!
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Battle of the Books: Grades 3 - 5
Battle of the Books fosters a culture of reading at our school! Battle of the Books is a fun Family Feud-style competition where teams of students compete against peer schools to test their knowledge of a selection of books! We will read and practice throughout the year and compete in a final competition in May.
Grade: Battle of the Books is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Teacher approval is required and students must meet AR goals while in the club.
Reading List: 2023-24 Battle of the Books Reading List
Please note that our school library has limited books on hand, so students will be responsible for purchasing or checking out the books on the list. The reading list will have links to purchase books. Students can also find the books at one of our local libraries. Please make sure to reserve your copies at the library early because many Windsor schools are participating in this competition!
Registration: All teams are at capacity for this year and registration is closed.
Meeting Dates & Times:
Initial Meetings:
3rd Grade: Thursday, November 16th and Thursday, December 14th from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m.
4th Grade: Tuesday, November 14th and Tuesday, December 12th from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m.
5th Grade: Wednesday, November 15th and Wednesday, December 13th from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m.
Regular Practice Meetings:
3rd Grade: Every Thursday from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m. beginning January 25th
4th Grade: Every Tuesday from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m. beginning January 23rd
5th Grade: Every Wednesday from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m. beginning January 24th
Practices will not be held on holidays and will end after the final competition in late April.
Final Competition: Students will compete in the final competition at Clearview Library District. The date for the final competition will be announced in spring 2024.
Location: Elementary school library
Cost: There is no cost to participate in this club.
Team T-Shirts: T-shirts are optional. T-shirts can be worn at the competition and as regular Firebird spirit wear!
Registration Cap: There are 16 spots available per grade level.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Scholand.
Donate: Battle of the Books is a program that offers 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students the opportunity to read. This program is free to all participants but donations are always appreciated! Donations will go towards purchasing copies of books for our students to check out from the library and hosting an end-of-competition event for our readers. Thank you for supporting a culture of reading at our school!
Challenge Island STEAM Club
We are proud to host Challenge Island at our elementary school! Please note that this club is hosted at our school, but is organized through Challenge Island NOCO. Registration must be completed on Challenge Island NOCO's website.
Grades: K-5
Session 1: Grades 4-5; Shark Tooth Island
Session 2: Grades 2-3; Shark Tooth Island
Session 3: Grades K-1; Rainforest Island
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Every Friday from September 22nd through November 17th from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Session 2: Every Friday from September 22nd through November 17th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Session 3: Every Friday from September 22nd through November 17th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
Registration: Please visit Challenge Island NOCO to register.
Cost: $120 - Cost per session may vary; please visit Challenge Island NOCO for more details.
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Parks for more information!
*ChessMates: grades K - 5
We are proud to host a Chessmates Club at our elementary school! Please note that this club is hosted at our school but is organized through Chessmates. Registration must be completed on Chessmates’ website.
Meeting Times: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates:
Fall Dates: August 28th; September 11th, 18th, 25th; October 9th, 16th, 23rd; November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; December 4th
Spring Dates: January 22nd, 29th; February 5th, 12th, 26th; March 4th, 18th, 25th; April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Location: ES Art Room
Cost: TBD
Questions:
Website: www.chessmatesfc.com
Email: info@chessmatesfc.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chessmatesfc
Phone: (970) 658-9976 (call or text)
Cheer Club
Our elementary school is excited to have a Cheer Club! Participants will learn cheer routines and dances.
Session 1: Grades 3 - 5
Registration Opens: August 26th
Meeting Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 9th through October 2nd from
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 2: Grades K - 2
Registration Opens: April 7th
Meeting Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from April 21st through May 14th
Registration Cap: 20 students
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 (a bow will be included)
Additional Instructions: Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Hair must be pulled back.
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Jones for more information!
Choir: Grades 3 - 5
The choir program at Windsor Charter Academy fosters a love of music from diverse cultures, periods, and genres while educating and equipping our students in the study and execution of the musical performing arts. We strive to prepare students for a lifetime of musical experiences and personal enrichment!
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
Registration Opens: February 12th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from February 27th through May 8th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be no session on March 27th or April 24th.
Location: ES Music Room
Cost: $15 and includes a T-shirt
Registration Cap: 50 students, minimum of 20 to hold the club
Details: Students will perform at various assemblies and school-sponsored events.
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Jones for more information!
Cooking Club: Grades K - 5
Cooking Club is a community-based class that provides students with the skills to make snacks and meals on their own creatively! In this club, students will learn to follow recipes, use kitchen tools, and prepare snacks that can be enjoyed together as a group or at home. Students will practice their math skills by using fractions when measuring. In addition, students will learn about a variety of foods from around the world and how food is grown. We will also explore the health benefits of specific foods and how to make healthy food choices. During our “mealtime,” students will learn manners that can be applied at school and at home! Most importantly, students will learn to enjoy being in the kitchen and feel pride when preparing homemade goodies to share with their families! We look forward to having our future culinary artists join us at Cooking Club!
Registration: Due to the high demand for this club, students can only participate once per school year. For instance, if your student participated in Session 1, they will not be allowed to participate in Session 3. This allows more students to participate in this club.
Session 1: Cooking Club for Grades K - 2
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
Registration Opens: August 20th
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from September 3rd through October 8th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 2: Cooking Club for Grades 3 - 5
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Registration Opens: October 1st
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from October 15th through November 19th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 3: Cooking Club for Grades K - 2
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
Please note that this session will cover the same content as session one. We ask that families only sign up for one session per child per school year.
Registration Opens: January 28th
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from February 11th through March 18th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 4: Cooking Club for Grades 3 - 5
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Please note that this session will cover the same content as session one. We ask that families only sign up for one session per child per school year.
Registration Opens: March 18th
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from April 8th through May 13th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Location: TBD
Cost: $35 per student, and students will receive an apron
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Jones for more information!
Intramural Sports Program: Grades 4 - 5
Our elementary school has a comprehensive intramural sports program for our 4th and 5th-grade students. Our program is designed to give students an opportunity to learn about and participate in sports and learn teamwork when playing with fellow classmates. While students will be participating in games, this is not a competitive league. The goal of intramural sports is to expand a student's skill set so they will be ready to participate in athletics when they go to middle school.
Coed Track & Field
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: August 16th
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from August 26th through September 23rd. There will be no session on September 2nd.
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Field
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students is required to hold the club.
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Coed Volleyball
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: September 23rd
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from October 7th through November 4th
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students is required to hold the club.
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Girls’ Basketball
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: December 18th
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from January 8th through February 5th. There will be no session held on January 20th.
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students is required to hold the club.
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Boys’ Basketball
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: January 27th
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from February 10th through March 10th. There will be no session held on February 17th.
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students is required to hold the club.
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Coed Soccer
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: March 31st
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from April 14th through May 7th
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Field
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students is required to hold this club.
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Lego Robotics Club: Grades 4 - 5
We are proud to support our award-winning LEGO Robotics Club for fourth and fifth grade students! Our teams learn about coding, robotics, team collaboration, and solving real-world problems, such as learning about water systems and how to conserve and protect our valuable resources.
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: August 16th
Meeting Dates: Every Monday from August 26th through December 16th. There will be no session held on November 25th or December 2nd.
Times: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Music Room
Cost: $90 per student and includes LEGO supplies and a T-shirt.
Registration Cap: 10 students
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Jones for more information!
Running Club: Grades 3 - 5
Running Club is a great way for students to stay active and enjoy running with friends! This club is designed to help students learn the importance of healthy bodies through physical activity and enjoy the relaxing benefits that running can bring. By participating in this club, students have the opportunity to develop positive friendships, take personal ownership for their health, and increase their physical endurance! Running Club is accessible to all students at all skill levels. We are excited to have students develop a love for the lifelong benefits that running can bring!
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
Registration Opens: March 17th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from April 3rd through May 15th. There will be no session held on April 24th.
Location: ES Field
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students
Details: Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes, and bring a water bottle labeled with your student's name. Younger siblings may not attend unless they are registered for the club.
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Jones for more information!
*Science Matters: Grades K-5
Our school is proud to offer Science Matters in America STEM enrichment activities. To register for a Science Matters class, please visit their website.
Grades: K-5. Please check their website because sessions vary by grade.
Fall Sessions:
My Amazing Flying Machine
Slimeology
Zany Zooology
Winter Session:
Radical Reaction Lab
Spring Session
Blast into Space
Science Bloopers and Practical Jokes
Meeting Dates: TBD. Please check their website because session dates vary.
Location: ES Art Room
Cost: Prices vary by session
Student Council: 5th Grade
Our elementary school Student Council promotes leadership, responsibility, school spirit, and builds school unity. Open to all 5th grade students, Student Council has a total of 16 members, including 4 elected officers and 12 elected Student Body Representatives. Our Student Council holds bi-monthly meetings during 5th grade lunch and recess. Student council will sponsor and attend various activities and events throughout the year, including community events and a leadership conference.
All Officers and Student Body Representative Should:
Follow the 8 Keys of Excellence
Maintain a C or better average, in all subjects at the end of each quarter
Understand this is a year-long commitment, with possible after school commitments
Attend 2 meetings a month during lunch and recess time
Be an active member and participate in student council events
Follow the school dress code
Represents WCA in a positive manner at school and community events
Understands there may be fees for some events, such as leadership conference or other activities
If you are interested in participating in Student Council, please contact Kristi Sullivan or Sarah Kiefer for more details.
Other Clubs
Windsor Charter Academy has previously hosted various other student clubs. If we have volunteers who would like to receive a stipend, we can restart the following clubs or start a new one!
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Health Notice
Windsor Charter Academy does not provide medication administration for extracurricular activities unless the school nurse is notified of need. Medication administration will not be available for student-initiated clubs, drop-in events, or non-school sponsored events. Please see the parent handbook for more information regarding medication administration during non-school hours events.
*Non-School-Sponsored Events
This activity is not a Windsor Charter Academy school-sponsored event. Windsor Charter Academy staff will not be available to administer medications or provide medical accommodations. Responsibility and liability lies on the organization running the event, not Windsor Charter Academy. Please see the Elementary School Parent & Student Handbook for additional information regarding medication administration during non-school hours.