Elementary School Extracurricular Activities
Windsor Charter Academy is proud to offer our elementary students a variety of extracurricular activities. Please review the list below for a full breakdown of activities, noting the specific grade-level requirements. We are excited to engage our students in these enrichment programs!
*Note: If a Club Advisor is not found before registration opens, the club will not be held. If you are interested in serving as a Club Advisor, please email Ms. Horvath or call 970-674-5020.
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 20th
Registration Closes: September 8th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from September 3rd through October 8th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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 1st
Registration Closes: October 21st
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from October 15th through November 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 15th
Registration Closes: January 20th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from January 14th through February 18th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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: March 18th
Registration Closes: April 7th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from April 1st through May 6th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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 Ms. Horvath or call 970-674-5020.
Battle of the Books: Grades 3 - 5
Does your student love to read? Battle of the Books fosters a culture of reading at our school! Battle of the Books is a fun, Family-Feud-style competition in which teams of students compete against peer schools to test their knowledge of a selection of books. We will read and practice throughout the year, culminating in a final competition in the spring.
The Clearview Library District assigns a book list consisting of eight books. Each student must read at least five books. Students who enjoy reading do well in this club!
Grade: Battle of the Books is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. Students must meet AR goals while in the club.
Reading List: TBD
Please note that our school library has limited books on hand, so students may be responsible for obtaining the books on their own. The reading list will have links to purchase books. Students can also find the books at one of our local libraries. Please reserve your copies at the library early, as many Windsor schools are participating in this competition.
Registration: TBD
Meeting Dates & Times:
The Student Information Meeting will take place the week of November 10th. There will be no meetings in December.
Regular weekly meetings will begin the week of January 12th and will run through the end of April. Students will meet in the library from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m. on their grade level’s assigned day.
Third grade will meet on Wednesdays with Mrs. Scholand.
Fourth grade will meet on Thursdays with Mrs. Sommerfeld.
Fifth grade will meet on Mondays with Mrs. Hinds. Due to the number of Mondays off in January, 5th grade will begin their regular weekly meetings on Monday, November 10th.
Final Competition: Students will compete in the final competition at Clearview Library District. The date for the final competition will be announced in spring 2027.
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! If your student has a t-shirt from previous years that still fits, there is no need to purchase another one.
Registration Cap: There are 18 spots available, with three teams of six 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 be used to purchase books for our students to check out from the library and to host an end-of-competition event for our readers. Thank you for supporting a culture of reading at our school!
*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.
Grades: 1st - 5th, kindergarten available upon request
Meeting Times: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates:
Fall Dates: TBD
Spring Dates: TBD
Location: ES Art Room
Cost:
$156 - Fall Semester
$156 - Spring Semester
$280 - Full Year
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 K - 2
Registration Opens: October 5th
Registration Closes: October 23rd
Meeting Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from October 19th through November 18th
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 2: Grades 3 - 5
Registration Opens: March 15th
Registration Closes: April 9th
Meeting Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from April 5th through May 5th
No session held on April 26th.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 (a bow and t-shirt 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 Ms. Horvath 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 to study and perform in the musical arts. We strive to prepare students for a lifetime of musical experiences and personal enrichment!
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
Registration Opens: January 28th
Registration Closes: February 24th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from February 11th through May 6th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be no session during spring break.
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 Ms. Horvath 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 take pride in 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 25th
Registration Closes: September 14th
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from September 8th through October 13th 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 20th
Registration Closes: November 9th
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from November 3rd through December 15th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be no session during fall break.
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 19th
Registration Closes: February 8th
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from February 2nd through March 9th 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 2nd
Registration Closes: March 19th
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from March 16th through May 4th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be no sessions during spring break.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Location: Art Room
Cost: $35 per student, and students will receive an apron.
Contact: Please contact Ms. Horvath 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.
Track & Field
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: August 25th
Registration Closes: September 11th
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 7th through October 7th.
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: East Lawn
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 Ms. Horvath or call 970-674-5020.
Basketball
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: September 8th
Registration Closes: September 25th
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 21st through October 26th. There will be no session on October 12th.
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 Ms. Horvath or call 970-674-5020.
Volleyball
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: February 8th
Registration Closes: February 26th
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from February 22nd through March 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 Ms. Horvath or call 970-674-5020.
Soccer
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: March 15th
Registration Closes: April 9th
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from April 5th through May 3rd. There will be no session held on April 26th.
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 Ms. Horvath 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 team will learn about coding, robotics, team collaboration, and solving real-world problems. This year, the team will compete in the Unearthed Challenge, where every artifact we uncover holds a story. Each tool, each innovation, and each work of art connects us to the people and ideas that came before us. Using STEM skills and teamwork, we can make discoveries more than ever before!
Fall Session: Competitive Session
The BIOGLOW Challenge will consist of an innovation project, a group presentation, and presence at a qualifying event on a Saturday in November (date TBD). Parental attendance is required on competition day.
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: August 13th
Registration Closes: September 2nd
Meeting Dates: Every Monday from August 31st through December 8th. There will be no session held on the following dates: September 7th, October 12th, and November 23rd.
Times: 3:05 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Music Room
Cost: $90 per student, which includes communal LEGO supplies and a T-shirt.
Registration Cap: 10 students
Contact: Please contact Ms. Horvath for more information!
Spring Session: Non-Competitive Session
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: January 11th
Registration Closes: January 29th
Meeting Dates: Every Monday from January 25th through April 5th. There will be no session held on the following dates: February 1st, February 15th, and March 22nd.
Times: 3:05 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Music Room
Cost: $15 per student, which includes communal LEGO supplies and a T-shirt.
Registration Cap: 15 students
Contact: Please contact Ms. Horvath 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 of 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 11th
Registration Closes: April 7th
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from April 1st through May 6th.
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 Ms. Horvath 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.
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 Representatives 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 conferences or other activities
If you are interested in participating in Student Council, please contact Mrs. Sullivan or Mrs. 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!
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 WCA Parent & Student Handbook for additional information regarding medication administration during non-school hours.