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Program

2025-26 Fall Enrichment Class Descriptions

FALL 2025-26 ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Redwood Day allows students to explore talents and interests outside the school curriculum. Instructors are dedicated educators from within the school community and the greater Bay Area. 
 
ENROLLMENT: Everyone must register online through UltraCamp. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollments are not met. If a class does not meet its minimum enrollment and is canceled, families will be notified and reimbursed for the class. 
 
CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS: In order to provide some flexibility in our programs, all classes may be canceled after the first week with a full refund. Unfortunately, after our second class, we will not be able to provide any refunds for classes. Please note that there will be a cancellation fee of 3% charged for all refunds. This fee is meant to cover the related credit card charges that are charged to the School for the initial payment processing
 
BILLING: Students attending enrichment classes must sign in to X-Care at dismissal. In order to sign up for our enrichment offerings at the rate listed, you need to be enrolled in our X-Care or X-Plus program. Students enrolled in the hourly X-Care/X-Plus time will be billed for any time spent in X-Care before or after their enrichment class but not during class time. If you are not enrolled in X-Care or X-Plus you may not be able to enroll when classes are available in UltraCamp.
 
If you are looking to utilize your discounted tuition rate for our after-school program registration, enter your student’s information in the format of First InitialLast Name for the discount code [e.g., John Smith would be JSmith]. There are no spaces or hyphens in your discount code. 
 
REGISTRATION: Register through UltraCamp by clicking the button below.

Session Dates

No classes will be held on conference days, in-service days, school holidays, or school vacations, and all class dates are listed in the registration information for each course.

FALL - 9/8/25 - 12/19/25
WINTER - 1/6/26 - 3/18/26
SPRING - 3/23/26 - 6/5/26


MONDAY

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  • Jr. Tennis

    Grade: Kindergarten
    Time: 3:20-4:05
    Instructor: Higgins Tennis
    Rate: $405

    Students learn stroke fundamentals: forehands, backhands, and the basics of rallying. They then incorporate what they learned into beginning games like Ghostbusters, Angry Birds Tennis, and Skyball. This class is great for beginner Tennis players. If you have a racket, feel free to bring it! But you don't need one to join.

  • Tennis

    Grade: 1st-3rd Grade
    Time: 3:15-4:00
    Instructor: Higgins
    Rate: $405

    Students learn stroke fundamentals: forehands, backhands, and the basics of rallying. They then incorporate what they learned into beginning games like Ghostbusters, Angry Birds Tennis, and Skyball. This class is great for all Tennis players, beginners or those with more experience. If you have a racket, feel free to bring it! But you don't need one to join.

  • Fashion Crafts

    Grade: 1st & 2nd Grades
    Time: 3:25-4:10 p.m.
    Instructor: Julia Husch
    Rate: $405

    Students will explore their creativity and build fine motor skills through a variety of fun projects, including fashion sketching, hand sewing, yarn art, weaving, and more.

  • Sewing

    Grades: 3rd-8th Grades
    Time: 4:25-5:25 p.m.
    Instructor: Julia Husch
    Rate: $405

    Students will learn to design and sew a fashion project over the course of the trimester. They will learn to safely operate a professional sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern, and illustrate their designs. Class will emphasize design creativity and garment construction skill-building in a positive and patient learning environment. All of the materials will be provided including high-quality fabrics, threads, and personalized embroidery. There will be a new project each trimester!

TUESDAY

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  • Chess

    Grade: 1st & 2nd Grades
    Time: 3:20-4:05 p.m.
    Instructor: Berkeley Chess School
    Rate: $405

    Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior, including self-esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN!

  • Intermediate Chess

    Grade: 3rd-5th Grades
    Time: 3:20-4:05 p.m.
    Instructor: Berkeley Chess School
    Rate: $405

    Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior, including self-esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN!


WEDNESDAY

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  • Gardening

    Grade: 1st-3rd Grades
    Time: 3:30-4:30pm
    Instructor: The Nurtured Seedling
    Rate: $405

    If your child enjoys the gardening program at Redwood Day, then they'll love digging in the dirt after school with The Nurtured Seedling. In this Fall Gardening class series, students in grades 1st-3rd will embark on a hands-on exploration to connect with nature and learn about where their food comes from. They will plant and care for their crops while also expressing their creativity through art projects and cooking inspired by the beauty of a Fall Garden. Students will learn about soil health, composting, and eco-friendly gardening practices. While some projects will be things students can take home to care for or enjoy, we will also have group projects creating something for the school community-at-large that will live on well beyond this session. In this session, students will explore how to create positive social change through gardening, fostering teamwork, and promoting environmental stewardship, all while having fun with their friends!

THURSDAY

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  • Mini Makers Lab

    Grade: Kindergarten
    Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
    Instructor: August Hillsman-Feinstein
    Rate: $405

    Mini Makers Lab is a place where students get to build, create, and invent after school! Each week students make fun projects with cool materials and watch their ideas come to life. They get to try out experiments, explore how things work, and solve little challenges with friends. Most of all, it’s all about having fun, using their imagination, and discovering that they can be a maker too!

  • Jr Cooking

    Grade: 1st & 2nd Grades
    Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
    Instructor: Mindy Myers
    Rate: $450

    A Plate of Pixar/A Dish of Disney

    Children will enjoy a different favorite Pixar or Disney movie experience through an interpretation of food in films like Ratatouille, Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., The Lion King, Anastasia, and others! For example, we will make a pumpkin coach (a pumpkin dough pocket) and mini pizzas from Pizza Plant in Toy Story. In each hands-on class, kids learn awesome cooking skills, experiment with kitchen tools, and have a fun time!

  • Cooking

    Grade: 3rd-5th Grades
    Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
    Instructor: Mindy Myers
    Rate: $450

    A Plate of Pixar/A Dish of Disney

    Children will enjoy a different favorite Pixar or Disney movie experience through an interpretation of food in films like Ratatouille, Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., The Lion King, Anastasia, and others! For example, we will make a pumpkin coach (a pumpkin dough pocket) and mini pizzas from Pizza Plant in Toy Story. In each hands-on class, kids learn awesome cooking skills, experiment with kitchen tools, and have a fun time!

FRIDAY

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  • Jiu Jitsu (Kindergarten)

    Grade: Kindergarten
    Time: 3:25-4:10 p.m.
    Instructor: Elizabeth Bonani 
    Rate: $400

    Become a martial artist with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Professor Liz. This self-defense martial art teaches students about respect, discipline, and dedication. Classes are driven by each student's participation. All levels are welcome to join as we focus on body awareness and building healthy relationships.

  • Jiu Jitsu (1st-3rd))

    Grade: 1st-3rd Grades
    Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
    Instructor: Elizabeth Bonani 
    Rate: $400

    Become a martial artist with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Professor Liz. This self-defense martial art teaches students about respect, discipline, and dedication. Classes are driven by each student's participation. All levels are welcome to join as we focus on body awareness and building healthy relationships.

  • Carpentry

    Grade: 1st-3rd Grades
    Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
    Instructor: Kids Carpentry
    Rate: $475

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3245 Sheffield Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
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