After School Enrichment Curriculum

Our Daily Routine

Where sound becomes connection!

In our Music & Movement class, students explore rhythm, voice, and musical instruments as tools for expression, presence, and collaboration. Led by experienced musicians and educators, this offering blends joyful group practice with individual support, helping children develop musical skills while also learning to listen — to themselves and to one another.

Students are introduced to instruments and musical traditions from around the world, including percussion, strings, wind, keyboards, sound bowls, and bells. Along the way, they discover the cultural roots of each instrument, the basics of music theory, and how to build harmony through shared practice.

We invite and encourage students to bring their own instruments, and we create opportunities for them to record and reflect on their musical growth over time.

Want to go deeper into Music?
Private and small group lessons are available for children with a strong interest in a particular instrument or style. Email info@oaktreeclub.org to learn more.

Improv Theatre

A stage for laughter, confidence, and creative discovery!

In this dynamic class, students step into a world of theater, improv, and playful storytelling. We invite children to express themselves freely, take bold creative risks, and build presence through performance.

Through group games, character exploration, and short scenes, students develop core theatrical skills—including voice, movement, timing, and teamwork—while finding joy in collaboration and spontaneity. This class is especially supportive for children looking to grow confidence in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Youth Club

Where peers connect, reflect and grow – together.

Oak Tree Youth Club (OTYC) offers a weekly space for students to check in with themselves and each other in a supportive, small-group setting. Designed for middle and high schoolers, OTYC encourages open, respectful conversation around real-life topics, big feelings, social challenges, identity, creativity, and more. Students are invited to share, listen, and explore their experiences with honesty and care. It’s a time for students to tap into their own needs and seek counsel if needed.

We also foster multi-age mentorship by inviting high school students to take a leadership role, offering guidance to younger peers based on shared passions and experiences. This is an opportunity for new connections across different ages and backgrounds based on a mutual love for sports, poetry, literature, drawing, music, board games, cartoons, anime, manga…or life experiences! 

Homework help and socio-emotional management tools and techniques are also offered to support resilience, self-awareness, and focus.

Fun Fitness

Playful movement to build strength, balance, and teamwork.

Our fitness program is designed to stimulate curiosity and whole-body development through a range of activities and interactive experiences. Students explore different physical modalities such as yoga, sports and games while practicing team building, collaboration, balance, hand-eye coordination, as well as overall body fitness. Each session helps students strengthen their coordination, body awareness, and social skills while trying new ways to move, stretch, and connect.

We teach students to support one another, practice good sportsmanship, and celebrate effort over outcome. Our approach to competition is grounded in fairness, self-confidence, and mutual respect, and our goal is to empower students to play fair, support one another, and enjoy moving their bodies with joy and care. We have zero tolerance for bullying or unkind behavior. All conflicts are approached with compassion and clarity to model fairness, accountability, and emotional safety.

Vitality Athletics & Games

A time to connect, practice & discover cognitive, as well as motor skills. 

Our Sports program focuses on different sport modalities & will rotate based on holidays, as well as child, coach & parent interests. The sports program is optional for students to participate and we recommend that students only join if they have a true interest in the sport(s) being offered. A high level of student engagement & participation is asked for in order to cultivate high-quality classes. All levels are welcome to participate.
Our coaches are combining their many years of coaching & mindful mentorship experiences to provide a firm & adaptable environment while promoting each person’s growth potential. Here is a comprehensive list of sport options that can be offered at OAK TREE Club: Swimming, Basketball, Flag Football, Team building games, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Fitness Health & Nutrition, Grass Hockey, Badminton, Muay Thai Martial Arts, Tennis, Pickleball & Soccer. The skill level, game & techniques will be adapted to the needs of the group(s).

We will start the school year (September & October) with swimming skills. Please note that students must already know how to swim in order to attend swim class. The focus will be set on coaching & helping students to enhance their swimming strokes such as freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke & butterfly. 

The goal is to empower one another & play fair regardless of any competitive tendencies that comes with doing sports. Hence, our team has zero tolerance towards bullying & any other form of disrespect. Any disdaining behavior will be addressed in a compassionate, yet firm & well-informed manner.

Seasonal Swimming

Practice, play & cool down during the hot months of the school year.

Beat the end of summer heat! Join us this fall for an exciting after-school swimming class where fun meets skill-building! Whether you’re new to swimming or looking to refine your competitive strokes like freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, this class is designed for you. For those already familiar with the strokes, this is a perfect chance to stay active and hone your skills in a supportive environment.
We’ll also mix in plenty of fun with pool games and free formed activities that make every session enjoyable and engaging. It’s a great way to unwind after a day at school while staying fit and having a blast with friends.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to swim and have fun!

Pottery

Hands in clay, minds in motion.

Hands-on training in pottery, sculpting and ceramics techniques. Each week, students are invited to practice new skills and creative expression under the guidance of experienced potters. A class rich in insights and patience, offering young hands a chance to practice fine motor skills.

This hands-on class introduces students to the art of pottery, sculpture, and ceramics through weekly guided projects and open-ended exploration. Working with clay engages the senses, offers a chance to practice fine motor skills, and teaches patience while offering a powerful outlet for creativity and self-expression.

Students learn foundational techniques such as coiling, slab work, and wheel throwing (as appropriate by age and setup), while also gaining insight into the full process of ceramics—from raw clay to finished, fired pieces. Each session includes time for both instruction and personal experimentation, with encouragement from experienced potters who meet each student where they are.

In this grounded and calming environment, students experience the joy of making something lasting with their own hands while building confidence, creativity, and skill.

Arts, Crafts & Fun Science

Where creativity meets curiosity.

Fun Science Crafts blends art, science, and seasonal storytelling in an inviting, hands-on environment. Each day, students arrive to find a prepared craft station with open-ended materials, to encourage imagination, fine motor development, and independent choice. Activity stations include “manipulatives” such as puzzles, building blocks, drawing supplies, clay, outdoor toys, or board games, creating space for both self-guided discovery and peer-to-peer learning.

On Thursdays, students dive into a special STEM-based art project designed to build new skills and spark scientific thinking through creative play. These projects often align with seasonal themes or cultural celebrations, adding depth and relevance to the experience.

This class supports curiosity, sensory integration, and the confidence that comes from experimenting, making, and learning together in a relaxed, inclusive space.

Yoga of Elements & Self-Regulation

Focus. Balance. Laugh & Learn.

Through themed classes inspired by the children themselves we learn various facts about our world, practice mind-body coordination to find balance, and gain confidence with creative expression. A fun & mindful environment is co-created with all participants by involving their voice and ideas.

Positive affirmations and musical elements are combined in each class. We teach simple breathing & meditation techniques which help regulate social emotional awareness and allow the children to understand their body & senses better. Self empowerment techniques are learned through mindful movements, eye and hand coordination and attunement of one’s self. 

All Campus Fun

Freedom to explore, play & connect with Nature.

Fun Campus is a weekly opportunity for students to follow their own interests across our expansive outdoor campus in the heart of Topanga Canyon. Each Friday, students choose from a range of lightly facilitated activities—such as games, crafts, nature walks, or quiet rest—allowing them to decompress and engage at their own pace.

With staff available to guide, support, and offer insight into the natural environment, students are also invited to explore local flora and fauna, reflect on seasonal changes, and deepen their relationship with the land. This time outdoors nurtures a sense of stewardship and awareness of how our human presence impacts the world around us.

If the weather shifts, we move indoors to our warm and welcoming classroom to continue the fun in a cozy, creative setting. Wherever we gather, Fun Campus is a space for open play, grounded learning, and gentle connection at the end of the week.

Conversational German for Beginners

A playful path into language practice & confidence.

Our language classes are taught in a warm and welcoming environment, blending structured learning with creative play. Through conversation, pronunciation games, and vocabulary-building activities, students begin to develop both fluency and confidence.

This class is open to all levels—whether your child is just curious about the language or already speaks it at home. We focus on natural communication, cultural awareness, and a sense of connection through language.

Native speakers, beginners, and everyone in between are encouraged to join.

Equine Care & Connection

Engaging with horses, from observing their cues to intentional grooming, fosters a strong human-horse bond. Learning to use grooming tools and provide care lovingly builds strength from this relationship. Hoof picking, despite being a challenging task, also instills a sense of accomplishment and empowerment, even in young children.

The approach focuses on mindful awareness, guiding children to discover their inner strength and bravery through horse care. We’ll learn safe practices around horses, direct interaction techniques, and maintain a reciprocal presence. Activities will include leading horses and learning about horse anatomy, colors, breeds, and health.