Classes may change by fall, winter, and spring. Families should check the current registration page for what is open now and what is available throughout the year.
This list will be updated periodically.
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After-school Enrichment
The Bells Mill PTA helps coordinate after-school enrichment opportunities so students can try activities like chess, sports, STEM, art, writing, and more. Programs are run by outside providers, so families should use the official registration link and contact vendors directly with class-specific questions. The PTA does not endorse any outside vendors.
Important dismissal reminder: Please email your child's classroom teacher to say which enrichment activity your child should attend after school. If your child is sick or absent, also notify the enrichment vendor that day so no one is waiting for them and the school knows where each child should go.
How enrichment works
Start here to understand registration, parent next steps, and the kinds of classes families may see each season.All registration, payments and communications are processed through Kiddo and the providers. Any coordination and information requests must be done through the individual vendors.
Families contact vendors directly for class-specific questions.Next steps for parents
Please email your child's classroom teacher with the enrichment activity name and tell the vendor if your child is sick or absent.
This helps prevent dismissal mix-ups and missed enrichment check-ins.Current enrichment offerings
These are previous-year offerings shown as examples of what after-school enrichment can look like. New offerings are usually planned after July and sometimes in August. Families should use Kiddo.us for current registration, pricing, availability, and final details.Brit-Am Outdoor Soccer
A player development program where boys and girls can play soccer with classmates.
Pottery with Jimmy Potter's Workshop
Students mold and paint spring-inspired creations while learning about seasonal cycles, color harmony, and garden inspiration.
Chess Club
Lessons range from basic rules to advanced tournament strategies. All supplies are provided and all skill levels are welcome.
Basketball with the DMV Rebels
Players practice basketball skills, play competitive games, and are challenged according to their ability.
Minecraft Engineering Using LEGO
Students build Minecraft-inspired bases, tools, minecarts, resources, and challenges with LEGO materials.
Spring Into STEM With LEGO
Students use LEGO parts to build spring-themed projects such as birds, flowers, paddle boats, and original designs.
Minecraft Coding: Harry Potter
Students learn coding fundamentals in an interactive Harry Potter Minecraft world. Computers are provided and prior experience is not required.
Cartoon Drawing with Young Rembrandts
Students build cartoon drawing skills by personifying objects, creating characters, and drawing playful subjects.
Additional FYI programs
These are shared as courtesy links, not PTA-coordinated enrichment offerings.These are program offerings from independent organizations and vendors that are NOT coordinated by or affiliated with Bells Mill Elementary or the PTA Enrichment Team. Please contact them directly for more information regarding scheduling and to register.