The Middle School is excited to offer after-school programs to students starting in the new year. Our offerings include art and music-related programs, critical thinking and strategy games, and cooking! 

For those interested in signing up, please fill out the registration form below by Friday, December 13.

We will notify you if your child is enrolled in his or her program choice(s). You may choose more than one program as long as there is not a conflict with schedules.

If you have any questions, please contact me via email.

2020 Program Offerings:

Sculpture: Modeling the Human Face

Working on a pipe armature, we will create a 3-dimensional sculpture of a human face in-the-round using oil modeling clay.

Dates: Wednesdays (1/29/20, 2/5/20, 2/12/20, 2/19/20, 2/26/20, 3/4/20)

Time: 3:45-5:00

Fee: $60 (6-week program)

Location: Couch Art Building, Upper School Campus

Enrollment: 6th-8th graders (6 students maximum)

Instructor: Ms. Maurer, art teacher at Moravian Academy

The Sketchbook Project

Have you ever been to the Brooklyn Art Library?  It is home to the largest collection of artist sketchbooks in the world. Over 41,000 sketchbooks from over 130 countries are there. Ms. Arnold recently visited the library and became inspired and curious.

Anyone is able to join The Sketchbook Project. Participants of the project order blank sketchbooks, choose a theme, fill them up and connect their books online with search terms, an artist bio and other unique content. Ms. Arnold plans to participate and hopes you will join her.  As a class we will explore different types of sketchbooks, artists, and ideas. We will look at different mediums and Ms. Arnold will be able to guide you through the process of putting your ideas, curiosities, and wonderings into a sketchbook.

Every single sketchbook that is sent back to the Brooklyn Art Library is cataloged and placed on the shelves for visitors to view. For more information, please see The Sketchbook Project.

Dates: Tuesdays (starting the week of 1/6/20 and ending the week of 2/24/20)

Times: 3:45-5:00

Fee: $100 *sketchbook included (7-week program; NO class on Tuesday, 2/18/20)

Location: Couch Arts Building, Upper School Campus

Enrollment: 6th-8th graders

Instructor: Ms. Arnold, art teacher

Reading Music Scores and Music Conducting

This course is designed to engage students in reading music scores, learning how to follow the music, how to listen to the music, how to conduct the music, how to use a conductor's baton, working with symphonic to choral to pop scores.

Dates: Mondays (starting the week of 1/6/20 and ending the week of 2/24/20)

Times: 3:45-4:45

Fee: $60 (6-week program; NO class on 1/20/20 or 2/17/20)

Location: CE Building Room 202

Enrollment: 6th-8th graders

Instructor: Ms. Morrison, instrumental music teacher at Moravian Academy

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons is an immersive tabletop roleplaying game whereby students use critical thinking, decision making, team building, and character development to solve puzzles, complete quests, and overcome obstacles. Dungeons and Dragons is an enjoyable low tech hobby that encourages reading and writing skills.

Dates: Wednesdays (starting the week of 1/6/20 and ending the week of 2/24/20)

Times: 3:15-4:15

Fee: $80 (8-week program)

Location: Payne Student Center

Enrollment: 6th-8th graders

Instructor: Mr. Laubscher teacher at Moravian Academy

Flag Football

This will run like an intramural league. We’ll pick teams, put a schedule together, then play ball! Beyond the fun of playing organized flag football, this will also be a great opportunity to build leadership and partnership. Students will take ownership of this program and will be responsible for its execution and success!

Dates: Mondays (starting the week of 1/6/20 and ending the week of 2/24/20)

Times: 3:15-4:15

Fee: $60 (6-week program; NO class on 1/20/20 or 2/17/20)

Location: Devey M108

Enrollment: 6th-8th graders 

Instructor: Mr. McKay, teacher at Moravian Academy

Cooking One-Pot Meals

We will prepare and eat meals from a variety of cultures that can be made in one pot. Some of the meals we may make include Indian palak paneer, Chinese stir fry, Pennsylvania Dutch soup, and French ratatouille. You must be willing to be adventurous and try new things, but no previous cooking experience is necessary.

Dates: Mondays (starting the week of 1/6/20 and ending the week of 2/24/20)

Times: 3:00-4:15

Fee: $60 (6-week program; NO class on 1/20/20 or 2/17/20)

Location: Devey L107

Enrollment: 6th-8th graders

Instructor: Mrs. Quinn, French teacher at Moravian Academy