AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
Spring 2025 Session
Welcome to the Happy Valley PTA’s After-School Enrichment program! Each quarter, our PTA Volunteer Enrichment Coordinators recruit and organize vendors to provide after-school learning opportunities for our students.
To run the On-Campus Happy Valley classes, each class is required to have a PTA Chaperone, per our insurance guidelines. Thank you to all the parents, guardians, and supportive grown-ups who stepped up as chaperone volunteers for this Spring’s classes! We literally could not offer these classes without our chaperones. If you have not volunteered to chaperone, but would be willing to next school year, please email enrichment@happyvalleypta.com. Chaperones can receive a scholarship for their student to attend the class, as well as early enrollment to classes, so it’s a win-win for everyone!
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES:
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SCHOLARSHIPS – Contact enrichment@happyvalleypta.com directly. Up to one scholarship per student per session may be available. The generous support of PTA donors and our enrichment vendors make a limited number of scholarships available per class. You may request one full or one half scholarship per student, as needed. Please contact us before registration opens to request a code.
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REGISTRATION - opens at 8pm on Wednesday, March 26th.
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Sign up for 6Crickets now and view class descriptions.
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Register at 6crickets website: https://bit.ly/6cricketsHV
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Go to the link above and the select “Sign Up”
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Add your first & last name and email. A temporary password will be emailed to you.
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Log in with the temporary password and then reset the password.
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Once logged in, find the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner, then select Edit Students and create your student’s profile.
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From the same drop down menu, select “My School Portal” and select Happy Valley Elementary. Add classes to your cart and prepare for checkout starting 3/26/25 at 8pm.
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From the drop down menu, select “Edit Profile” to find the option for updating credit
card information.
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The sign up link, electronic version of this document, including clickable links, and detailed descriptions for ALL classes can be found at www.happyvalleypta.com/enrichment-1
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For questions, please contact: enrichment@happyvalleypta.com or text: 574-817-0682
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YMCA (Trailblazers & Girls on the Run), Adventure Quest, Coding + Robotics, and Wild Whatcom are open for registration through their own websites.
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The new Let Grow Club and Board Game Club will open for enrollment via separate google forms (links below) on March 26 at 8pm.
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INFORMATION FOR CLASSES NOT IN 6CRICKETS
Mondays
Yearbook Club (5th Grade) - Club - FULL
Registration Full for 2024-2025 school year
Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club (Grades K-5) - Off Campus Activity
Mondays 9/09/24 through 6/1/25 | TIME: 2:30-5:15 pm (approx. return time) | PLACE: Offsite |
COST: Monthly membership of $200 + $50 for transportation on Mondays for HV students | MAX Students: 10 for
Transportation on Mondays, unlimited for classes!
Monthly membership of $200 includes your child's weekly Coding and STEM (Grades Kindergarten - 5th Grade) or
Destination Imagination Class as well as Saturday Drop Ins and Wednesday Club Night . You can read about what is
included in the membership at the top of this page. It is month-by-month with a 30 days notice of cancellation. Van
ride from and back to HV costs $50 and includes: transportation from school at 2:30, snack, care until their classes
start at 3:30 and transportation back to Happy Valley when class is over.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4iryMhs
Wild Whatcom (Grades 3-5*) - Off Campus Activity
Mondays April 14-June 2, 2025 (8 weeks) | TIME: :00-5:00PM | PLACE: Offsite | COST: $305
Spring Focus - Native Plants. Neighborhood Nature is our after school program that connects kids with the outdoors
through exploration, play, art, and nature activities. *Grades K-2 group is FULL. Families are welcome to join their
waitlist. Grades 3-5 group has 5 spots available. The Happy Valley bus has 3 spots available. If the bus becomes full
you can provide your own transportation and meet at Boulevard by 3:00.
Park! Register here: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/neighborhood-nature#springseason
Tuesdays
Wild Whatcom (Grades 3-5*) - Off Campus Activity
Tuesdays April 15-June 3, 2025 (8 weeks) | TIME: 3:00-5:00PM | PLACE: Offsite | COST: $305
Spring Focus - Native Plants. Neighborhood Nature is our after school program that connects kids with the outdoors
through exploration, play, art, and nature activities. *Grades K-2 group is FULL. Families are welcome to join their
waitlist. Grades 3-5 group has 6 spots available. The Happy Valley bus has 9 spots available. If the bus becomes full
you can provide your own transportation and meet at Boulevard by 3:00.
Register here: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/neighborhood-nature#springseason
YMCA Trailblazers (ages 7-11) - Off Campus Activity
Tuesdays | Session 1: 4/15/2025 - 5/13/2025 (5 dates) | Session 2: 5/20 - 6/10 (4 dates) (| TIME: 2:30-5:00 | PLACE:
Offsite (meeting on the playground) | COST: Session 1: $150 for YMCA members / $180 non-members for 5 classes;
Session 2: $120 for YMCA members / $150 non-members for 4 classes| MAX. STUDENTS: 12
Groups will meet at a different location each week. The Y will provide transportation to the trailhead from Happy
Valley - meet at the school playground. The Trail Blazers will explore beaches and forests, make friends, challenge
ourselves, clean up trails and get dirty! Runners who have their own transportation are welcome to join ANY of our
teams. Trained coaches run with small groups of kids to ensure safety, proper trail etiquette and FUN! The focus is on
doing one’s personal best, not competing with each other.
Register here: https://bit.ly/42cavGF
Wednesdays
Adventure Quest (Grades 1-5) - Registration Now Open!
Wednesdays 4/16-5/28 (7 classes; ends a week earlier than most)| TIME: 2:30-4:30 | PLACE: Outdoor covered area |
COST: $240 for 7 dates | MAX. STUDENTS: 24 (more if they secure additional staff)
We welcome experienced and new questers alike to an original adventure experience! Questers can join a set of
unique mini-adventures, ones where they will not be playing their characters but will be able to select a role to
experience AQ with new powers. Each mini-quest will have puzzles, battles, and unique challenges that your questers
have never faced before. Register here: https://bit.ly/4iCDKIv
Black Student Union (BSU) (Grades K-5)
Wednesdays 4/16 - 6/4 (8 dates) | TIME: 2:30 - 4:00 | PLACE: 263 (Library) | COST: Free
The Happy Valley Black Student Union is an after-school club that meets weekly at Happy Valley Elementary. The
club is intended to be a joyful space for students to connect and engage in fun activities that center black joy and
excellence. Meetings are 2:30-4:00 pm on Wednesdays. Register here: https://bit.ly/HV-BSUregistration
Thursdays
Let Grow Club (Grades K-5)
Thursdays 4/17-6/5 (8 dates)| TIME: 12:20-1:50 | PLACE: Outdoor covered area | COST: Free| MAX. STUDENTS: 18
The Let Grow Play Club — a new club where kids make their own fun, without adults organizing it: “just plain fun.”
That “fun” is how Mother Nature disguises the hard work. Because it is “fun” to play ball, kids learn the difficult skills of
focus, compromise and empathy. Play jacks, you learn patience. Play superheroes, you learn to imagine. Play
freeze-tag? Self-control. The Let Grow Play Club gives kids back the resilience-building playtime they need. It is
supervised by adults, but they do not organize the fun or solve the spats. The chance to collaborate with friends,
resolve disputes and bounce back from disappointments are confidence-and-character-building opportunities. At
Play Club, kids get the social interaction they need to develop into empowered adults.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4igF97D
If club reaches capacity, Waitlist available here: https://bit.ly/4iTQGJK
YMCA Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5)
Thursdays 4/17 - 6/5, 5k on 6/7 (8 classes)| TIME: 12:20-2:05 | PLACE: HV Field | COST: $135 YMCA members / $165
non members | MAX. STUDENTS: 15
Meeting in small teams after school, trained volunteer coaches inspire participants to build confidence and other
important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity. Girls on the Run reaches kids at a
critical stage, strengthening their confidence at a time when society begins to tell them they can’t. After 8 weeks of
team-building, goal setting and lots of FUN, teams from all over Whatcom County come together to challenge
themselves in a 5K event and celebration! Register here: https://bit.ly/3RiQgAU
Fridays
Board Game Club (Grades 4-5)
Fridays 4/18-6/6 (8 dates) | TIME: 2:30-4:00 | PLACE: Room 257 (Goodman) | COST: Free | MAX. STUDENTS: 12
Calling all 4th and 5th graders who want to share their love of board games and card games! Members of this new
club will gather to introduce and play their favorite games with each other. We will bring different types of games to
play each week and invite members to bring their own games from home too!
Register here: https://bit.ly/4bzM0Xb
If club reaches capacity, Waitlist available here: https://bit.ly/440YBAK
INFORMATION FOR CLASSES IN 6CRICKETS
Mondays
Advanced Drum Ensemble (Grades 4-5) - FULL
Mondays 9/30 - 6/2/25 (no class 5/26)| TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Room 117 (Music - Tully) | MAX. STUDENTS: 28
Advanced Drum Ensemble takes our classroom drumming to the next level. Advanced Drum Ensemble is a small group who works together to create a community. This is a great opportunity for kids who love rhythm, need a little confidence boost, or need to get a little extra energy out in a positive way. We'll work through complex ensembles, use special instruments, create our own ensembles, and much more!
Legos with Strategic Kids (Grades K-3)
Mondays 4/14 - 6/2, except 5/26 (7 classes) | TIME: 2:30 - 3:30 | PLACE: Room 263 (Library) |COST: $100.10 | MAX. STUDENTS: 18| Strategic Kids utilizes several hands-on curriculum from LEGO®. Students come away from the program with an understanding of basic engineering and architectural concepts, basic science and math principles and/or a variety of other topics in the language arts, social studies and even public speaking, problem solving and storytelling!
Tuesdays
Choir with Mrs. Tully (Grades 3-5)
Tuesdays 4/15 - 6/3/25| TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Room 117 (Music - Tully) | COST: $71.50 (late enrollment) | No max
Happy Valley Choir runs all school year and is for all third, fourth, and fifth graders who love to sing! Music class is a place for all sorts of musical experiences, but choir is all about finding and sharing your VOICE! Singing in the choir helps students develop their ensemble skills, pitch-matching skills, overall musicianship, and gives them a further sense of community in the school. Students will have the chance to lead assemblies, perform outside of the school, and even sing in a festival with hundreds of other students their age.
Flag Football with B&B Training (Grades 2-5)
Tuesdays 4/15-6/3 (8 classes)| TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Field | COST: $126.50 | MAX. STUDENTS: 20
Discover the thrill of flag football with B&B Training Solutions in our Flag Football Enrichment Program! Join us for a great time filled with expert coaching, exciting drills, and friendly gameplay. Learn the fundamentals of flag football, enhance your teamwork, and experience the joy of the game in a safe and supportive setting. Whether you're a rookie or aiming to sharpen your techniques, our program promises a fun-filled introduction to the exciting world of flag football. Secure your spot today for a week of touchdowns, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories on the field! Coaches Jacob, Mitchell, Brandon bring years of experience and success across multiple levels of play. YouTube Intro to Flag Football Video: https://youtu.be/G-916j8b5c0
Cartooning with Strategic Kids (Grades 1-5)
Tuesdays 4/15-6/3 (8 classes) | TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Room 263 (Library) | COST: $105.60 | MAX. STUDENTS: 18
Radicool! We love cartooning and we like to make it silly and fun as we cartoon with our step by step video lessons, presented by our on-site lead coach. Kids will learn how to add action, expression, shading and captions to their fun and creative cartoons. Drawings get more complex as the classes progress towards the end of the session.
Wednesdays
BAAY Improv (Grades 3-5)
Wednesdays 4/16-6/4 (8 classes) | TIME: 2:30 - 3:30| PLACE: Room 117 (Music - Tully) | COST: $88.00 | MAX. STUDENTS: 10 | Explore the imaginative world of improv in this EduArts class! Students will learn improvisation basics, play games with friends, and create their own unique worlds and situations. The sky’s the limit! Improv is a great way for kids to build confidence and trust in others in a safe and supportive environment. If finances are a barrier, please visit baay.org/financial-aid for scholarship information.
Thursdays
Math with Janani (Grades 3-5)
Thursdays 4/16-6/5 (8 classes) | TIME: 12:20-1:20| PLACE: Room 241 (McClellan) | COST: $126.50 | MAX. STUDENTS: 12 | In this personalized after-school math program, experienced educator Janani will assess each child's current math level to create customized lesson plans tailored to their unique needs. This program focuses on strengthening core math skills and advancing students' understanding through targeted instruction. Janani's specialized approach will help them excel & build confidence in math.
Fridays
Floor Hockey with B&B Training (Grades 1-3)
Fridays 4/18-6/6 (8 classes) | TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Field | COST: $121 | MAX. STUDENTS: 20
Get ready to hit the floor running with B&B Training Solutions’ Floor Hockey Program! Students will learn the fundamentals of floor hockey, including stick handling, passing, shooting, and teamwork, in a fun and engaging environment. Designed for all skill levels, this program promotes physical fitness, sportsmanship, and teamwork through exciting drills and games. Let’s play and score together!
Hip Hop by Dancing4Joy (Grades 2-5)
Fridays 4/18-6/6 (8 classes)| TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Room 117 (Music - Tully)| COST: $110 | MAX. STUDENTS: 15
Hip Hop offers a combination of current dance styles and trends in this high energy class!
Chess Club with Strategic Kids (Grades 1-5)
Fridays 4/18-6/6 (8 dates)| TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Room 263 (Library)| COST: $105.60 | MAX. STUDENTS: 18
Through FUN stories and EXCITING lessons, students will come away from our Chess program with an understanding of how chess pieces move, checkmate tactics, and a variety of chess strategies. Classes are interactive with opportunities for students to share and demonstrate what they are learning. Each session of class concludes with a tournament and opportunities to win prizes, and lessons are tailored to the individual skill level of each student.
Kids Expressive Art with Semilla by Rachel's Whimsical Arts (Grades K-2)
Fridays 4/18-6/6 (8 dates)| TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Room 139 (Stanton) | COST: $129.80 | MAX. STUDENTS: 12
Join us this season in the after-school art classes with Semilla Sanchez in the Expressive Kids Art! In these classes, we use color and crafting to explore emotions and give children creative outlets to express them.
Art with Ms. Vodopich (Grades 3-5)
Fridays 4/18-6/6, except 5/2 (7 classes)| TIME: 2:30-3:30 | PLACE: Room 240 (Vodopich) | COST: $115.5 | MAX. STUDENTS: 15 | In this class, students will create one-of-a-kind art projects and celebrate the joy of being an artist! We will sketch, paint, illustrate, and more.