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In addition to the regular after-school care offered through SAE, the Meiklejohn PTA partners with local community programs to offer additional academic, physical, and social enrichment activities to Meiklejohn students. Student enrichment opportunities are announced via the school Messenger communication and on the Meiklejohn PTA website in the fall, winter, and spring.
Spring 2026 Offerings
Spring 2026 Offerings
Chess Wizards
Chess Wizards
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 2:50–3:50 PM
Specific Dates: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $230
Room: TBD
Registration Link: https://www.chesswizards.com/register/
Calling all young strategists! Chess Wizards is a fun and interactive way for students in grades K–5 to learn the game of chess while building critical thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship skills. Each class includes lessons, puzzles, tournaments, and exciting team activities designed to make learning chess engaging for beginners and experienced players alike.
Keyboard Class
Keyboard Class
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 2:50–3:50 PM
Specific Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/1, 4/8
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $300 / $475
Room: 1504
Registration Link: Meiklejohn-After-Shool-Keyboard-Class-Winter-Flyer.pdf
Incredible 10 week after-school keyboard class to learn how to play the piano. Awesome student performance in class during week 10. Get to learn really cool songs such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast, Super Mario Brothers, Party in the USA, and lots more. Depending on how fast the kids progress, we could start to do more advanced songs by the end of the session! And, of course, children learn piano and music fundamentals as they improve.
Spanish Language Class
Spanish Language Class
Days & Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:50–4:00 PM
Enrollment Numbers: 16
Grades Offered: 2-5
Cost: $150 for 6-week sessions, $200 for 8-week sessions
Room: 1504
Registration Link: See below for each session
Spanish Club with Señora Garcia and Señora Johnson! This club is designed to engage the wonderful world of Spanish language and culture through story, vocabulary-building, song, games and crafts. New material, songs, crafts and activities will be introduced and previous material will be recycled and reviewed, leading to quality language learning. This semester, Spanish Club will be offered on Monday afternoons and Wednesday afternoons. Students can sign-up for one or both afternoons. If a student attends both days, we will have multi-level activities (club will not be a mere repeat).
Session 1 - Mondays:
Session 1 - Mondays:
Day & Time: Mondays, 2:50–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2
Cost: $150
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/SKuuKwsmjcFaTMb67
Session 1 - Wednesdays:
Session 1 - Wednesdays:
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 2:50–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
Cost: $200
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/koqDG6pdoYHBt7KC6
Session 2 - Mondays:
Session 2 - Mondays:
Day & Time: Mondays, 2:50–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 3/9, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27
Cost: $150
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1rrF1z8thWLGNUz57
Session 2 - Wednesdays:
Session 2 - Wednesdays:
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 2:50–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 3/11, 3/18, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
Cost: $150
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Mht2JAkbB9r19hps8
Sticky Fingers Cooking Class
Sticky Fingers Cooking Class
Day & Time: Thursdays, 2:45–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
Enrollment Numbers: 12
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $25/class/student - $200
Room: MART (Music + Art)
Registration Link: https://www.stickyfingerscooking.com/school-programs/denver%20%7C%20boulder/meiklejohn-elementary-spring-2026-k-5th
Budding chefs in grades K–5 can get creative in the kitchen with Sticky Fingers Cooking! Each week, students will chop, stir, and mix their way through fun, hands-on recipes while learning about nutrition, kitchen safety, and the joy of cooking. All supplies are provided, and kids get to taste everything they make—so come hungry and ready to explore new flavors!
Tennis
Tennis
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 2:45–3:45 PM
Specific Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31, 4/7
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $295
Room: Gym
Registration Link: https://TennisTimeMeiklejohn.com
Tennis Time Coaches supply everything for your child - Including: Age appropriate kid size Rackets, Foam and Low compression balls, Portable Tennis Nets & lots of FUN! Among other things kids will learn all about Tennis including:
Forehands
Backhands
Serves
Volleys
Hand-eye coordination
Speed & Movement coordination
How To Keep Score
Tennis Games
Balance Drills....and more....
Winter Dance Camp (Junior Jazzercise
Winter Dance Camp (Junior Jazzercise
Day & Time: Thursdays, 2:45–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19
Enrollment Numbers: 15
Grades Offered: 2-5
Cost: $60
Room: TBD
Registration Link: Contact Amy Tavalozzi to RSVP at (303) 588-3009 or amysuzanne08@gmail.com
World of Emotions
World of Emotions
Day & Time: Mondays, 2:45–3:45 PM
Specific Dates: 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Enrollment Numbers: 20
Grades Offered: K-2
Cost: $200
Room: Ms. Himmel’s Classroom
Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAA92FA2FEC07-53447371-world
Explore a World of Emotions 2.0! New emotions and axolotls featured! K-2 students may join our new and improved after-school enrichment program with Mrs. Himmel and Mrs. Harris, where kids learn to navigate and understand their feelings through fun activities, art projects, and engaging discussions. Our program involves activities that promote self-awareness, relationship-building, and emotional regulation.
Fall 2025 Offerings
Fall 2025 Offerings
Chess Wizards
Chess Wizards
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 2:50–3:50 PM
Specific Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $230
Room: TBD
Registration Link: https://www.chesswizards.com/register/
Calling all young strategists! Chess Wizards is a fun and interactive way for students in grades K–5 to learn the game of chess while building critical thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship skills. Each class includes lessons, puzzles, tournaments, and exciting team activities designed to make learning chess engaging for beginners and experienced players alike.
Golf Squad
Golf Squad
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 2:50–3:50 PM
Specific Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4
Enrollment Numbers: 15
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $199
Room: Field or gym
Registration Link: https://golfsquad.com/school/meiklejohn-elementary
Give your child the chance to learn golf fundamentals right at school! Golf Squad provides professional, age-appropriate instruction for students in grades K–5, focusing on proper grip, stance, swing, rules, and etiquette. Each class combines skill practice with fun activities designed to build confidence, patience, and a love of the game. All equipment is provided, so students just need to show up ready to learn and have fun.
Mad Science
Mad Science
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 2:50–3:50 PM
Specific Dates:
Session 1: NASA – Academy of Future Space Explorers
Dates: September 10 – October 22, 2025 (7 sessions)
Session 2: STEM Odyssey
Dates: October 29 – December 17, 2025 (7 sessions)
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: Each session is $140
Room: TBD
Registration Link: https://colorado.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx?action=search&org=5081#ctn-activitylist
Spark your child’s curiosity with Mad Science! Students in grades K–5 will explore exciting hands-on experiments and STEM concepts that make science fun, engaging, and unforgettable. Two unique sessions are offered this fall—join one or both for double the discovery!
Sound Formations Piano
Sound Formations Piano
Day & Time: Mondays, 2:50–4:20 PM
Specific Dates: 9/22 - 12/8 with no class 10/13, 11/24
Enrollment Numbers: 8-15
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $335 (includes books)
Room: TBD
Registration Link: soundformationmusic.com/sound-formation-at-meiklejohn-elementary/
In this dynamic after-school music program, students in grades K–5 will explore rhythm, melody, and creative expression through engaging lessons led by Sound Formation instructors. With hands-on activities and take-home books included, students will build a strong foundation in music while having fun and collaborating with peers.
Spanish Language Class
Spanish Language Class
Session 1:
Session 1:
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 2:50–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
Enrollment Numbers: 16
Grades Offered: 3-4
Cost: $200
Room: Library
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/kePgS3hwCgGffhcBA
This course is designed to spark interest in the wonderful world of Spanish language and culture. Learn Spanish every Wednesday over 6 weeks through song, rhyme, story, games and crafts. Señora Johnson, a veteran teacher, and Señora Garcia, a licensed K-12 Spanish teacher, have over 25 years of experience and look forward to embarking on this adventure with your child.
Session 2:
Session 2:
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 2:50–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, and 12/10
Enrollment Numbers: 25
Grades Offered: 3-5
Cost: $150
Room: Library on 10/29; Rm 1504 on 11/5 & 11/12; Library on 11/19, 12/3 & 12/10
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/8p9zBaiQdBPiLyXTA
Señora Johnson and Señora Garcia are offering another 6-week session of Spanish Club! The club is designed with flexible "entry" points, so that any student who did not attend Session #1 can join in, and students who attended Session #1 can continue. We will engage the wonderful world of Spanish language and culture through song, rhyme, story, games, and crafts. Each week, new material, songs, crafts, and activities will be introduced and previous material will be recycled and reviewed, an enjoyable approach that is effective in language learning.
Sticky Fingers Cooking Class
Sticky Fingers Cooking Class
Day & Time: Thursdays, 2:45–4:00 PM
Specific Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Enrollment Numbers: 8 students min, 12 max
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $25/class/student - $200
Room: MART (Music + Art)
Registration Link: https://www.stickyfingerscooking.com/school-programs/denver%20%7C%20boulder/meiklejohn-elementary-fall-2025-k-5th
Budding chefs in grades K–5 can get creative in the kitchen with Sticky Fingers Cooking! Each week, students will chop, stir, and mix their way through fun, hands-on recipes while learning about nutrition, kitchen safety, and the joy of cooking. All supplies are provided, and kids get to taste everything they make—so come hungry and ready to explore new flavors!
Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Day & Time: Thursdays, 2:45–3:30 PM
Specific Dates: September - May (program runs for the whole school year)
Enrollment Numbers: 30
Grades Offered: K-5
Cost: $80/month
Room: Gymnasium
Registration Link: www.tinyurl.com/CTIafterschool
Students in grades K–5 can build confidence, discipline, and focus while learning the martial art of Taekwondo! This year-long program introduces students to fundamental techniques, self-defense skills, and the values of respect and perseverance—all in a fun, structured environment led by experienced instructors.
World of Emotions
World of Emotions
Day & Time: Mondays, 2:45–3:30 PM
Specific Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
Enrollment Numbers: 20
Grades Offered: K-2
Cost: $175
Room: Ms. Himmel’s Classroom
Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAA92FA2FEC07-53447371-world
Students in grades K–2 are invited to join Mrs. Himmel and Mrs. Harris for a unique enrichment program focused on helping children understand and express their feelings in positive ways. Through fun activities, art projects, and engaging discussions, students will build self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and practice emotional regulation in a supportive classroom environment.
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