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MAX: Fall 2024

This fall, Moravian Academy is excited to offer a diverse range of after-school programs across both the Swain and Historic Downtown campuses, beginning the week of September 16, 2024. Students can dive into arts and crafts, sports, academic enrichment, performing arts, language immersion, creative exploration, and more! With programs available for preschool through middle school, most sessions will run from 3:15 to 4:15 PM. Please note that special details apply to courses starting after September 16, extending beyond October 25, or running longer than one hour after school. Be sure to review the specifics for each offering!

Contact Information:
Dr. Kelvin Sealey,
Director of Strategic Partnerships & External Programming
ksealey@mamail.net
SWAIN CAMPUS
MAX: Fall


MONDAYS
Knight School Chess
The Knight School is the chess program for the well-rounded kids of America who are good at multiple things! Kids are central to everything we do, and everything is oriented toward them. Your child needs to deeply understand they are truly smart, and our aim is to complete the perfect childhood by instilling that confidence in each and every child. Students gain access to our online weekly tournaments, earn up to 26 varieties of TaticxBands, and learn to become great sports with competitive manners while also becoming great chess players.

Age: K-8
Instructor: The Knight School
Click HERE for Details and to Register



TUESDAYS

Knot Just Crochet

Students will develop their skills in crocheting amigurumi while also practicing and enhancing their previously acquired techniques.
Age: Grades 3 - 8
Instructor: Kellsey Chan
$180

All Things Pumpkin
Nothing reminds us of fall like the touch, feel, smell, and sight of pumpkins! Pumpkins are a great medium for teaching in the fall. On our pumpkin adventures, we will explore many activities. 
Age: Grades PK-2
Instructor: Kelley Stout
$180

WEDNESDAYS
Elementary Soccer
This fun-filled program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Students will engage in enjoyable games, friendly matches, and minni-tournaments, all while making new friends and building confidence. Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike, it's a great way to have fun and stay active. 
Age: Grades 1 - 4
Instructor: Coach Diego Cuello Soccer Club
$225

FRIDAYS

Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Club
Want to embark on a fantastical journey? Our Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Club is for students who are eager to dive into the world of role-playing games. This after-school group invites you to explore imagination, creativity, and teamwork. Each week will feature a mix of storytelling, problem-solving, and collaborative play, allowing you to develop your role-playing skills while making new friends and having tons of fun. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to the world of D&D, this club offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can learn the basics, improve your game strategies, and unleash your imagination. 
Age
: Grades 5 - 8
Instructor: Anna Crerand
$180

Cougar Cub-letics

Children will have fun after school with a different sport or game featured weekly. Each session emphasizes teamwork, encouragement, and skill development. Students will engage in enjoyable games, friendly matches, and minni-tournaments, all while making new friends and building confidence. Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike, it's a great way to have fun and stay active. 
Age: Grades K-4
Instructor: Heather Manning
$180

Volleyball

In this volleyball MAX, participants will learn the fundamentals of volleyball including serving, passing, setting, and hitting. We will also cover rules, rotation, and scoring. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join.
Age: Grades 6-8
Instructors: Erin Coffey & Eric Fleming
*Special Schedule: Fridays beginning November 1st through Winter Break
$225
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
MAX: Fall


MONDAYS
Props and Set Design
Our Set and Prop Design program lets students explore creativity by building props and sets for school performances. Through hands-on projects, they learn design basics while fostering teamwork and imagination.
Age: Grades 1-5
Instructor: Barbara Medina
$180

Magic School Bus
Come join Mr. Pomeroy and Miss Frizzle for some exciting science adventures on The Magic School Bus! Students will enjoy one episode of this classic science video series each week and then do a related experiment or project in the science lab. Come explore a myriad of mystical, magical and magnificent science concepts and watch your world come alive!
Age: Grades 1-3
Instructor: Brad Pomeroy
$180

TUESDAYS
Elementary Yoga
Come join Teachers from The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, as we STEAM our way through after school sessions. Join our experienced faculty as we explore the many ways we can get creative with our postures, our breath, and learn some tools for calming, energizing and focusing all, while making it fun - using STEAM -based games, art, music and more to make this an unforgettable after school experience.
Age: Grades K-3
Instructor: The Yoga Loft Instructors
$225

Flag Football
Flag Football will give students, both boys and girls, the chance to test their competitive athletic skills on the safety of a no-contact gridiron. Come out to play…and to win!
Age: Grades 4 – 8
Instructor: Tarik Haddad
Transportation: Bus will leave HDC for Merle-Smith at 3:00 PM. Parent pick-up at 5:00 PM at Merle-Smith
Schedule: Week of Oct 21 through Nov 21 (5 weeks, 2 days/week)
*Please note this program is offered on Tuesday and Thursday
$250

Little Geniuses - PreSchool Chess
Little Geniuses, offered to preschoolers, is a singing, laughing, dancing, chess clock-slapping, zany chess video, puppet show introduction to chess. Little Geniuses puts on a high-energy 45-minute chess practice in which kids play chess for Mardi Gras beads, compete for one of dozens of brightly-colored silicone wristbands, and look forward to our 22 daily activities
Age: PK3s & PK4s
Instructor: The Knight School
Click HERE for Details and to Register


Knight School Chess
The Knight School is the chess program for the well-rounded kids of America who are good at multiple things! Kids are central to everything we do, and everything is oriented toward them. Your child needs to deeply understand they are truly smart, and our aim is to complete the perfect childhood by instilling that confidence in each and every child. Students gain access to our online weekly tournaments, earn up to 26 varieties of TaticxBands, and learn to become great sports with competitive manners while also becoming great chess players.
Age: Grades K-8
Click HERE for Details and to Register


THURSDAYS
Tap Dance
Students will learn the basic fundamental steps of dance in a fun and creative way. Everyone will be encouraged to work at their own pace as they learn to make music with their feet! Please bring tap shoes or a hard soled shoe that stay securely on your feet.
Age: Grades K-3
Instructor: Laura Klos-Gunther
$225

Flag Football
Flag Football will give students, both boys and girls, the chance to test their competitive athletic skills on the safety of a no-contact gridiron. Come out to play…and to win!
Age: Grades 5 – 8
Instructor: Tarik Haddad
Transportation: Bus will leave HDC for Merle-Smith at 3:00 PM. Parent pick-up at 5:00 PM at Merle-Smith
Schedule: Week of Oct 21 through Nov 21 (5 weeks, 2 days/week)
*Please note this program is offered on Tuesday and Thursday
$250

FRIDAYS

MA Perfect
In the spirit of the YouTube sensation, “Dude Perfect” series, Moravian Academy is excited to offer an opportunity for students to showcase their amazing talents and trick shots. This program is student driven and will reveal how much time, effort, and sometimes luck it takes to pull off seemingly impossible feats. Brainstorming, planning, implementing, refining, and video production will be utilized to make our own “MA Perfect” video. If the students meet with success, we will have an amazing experience to share. If met with failure, we will likely have quite a blooper reel. Join me to make the impossible possible!
Age: Grades 3-5
Instructor: Brad Pomeroy
$180

Knight School Chess
The Knight School is the chess program for the well-rounded kids of America who are good at multiple things! Kids are central to everything we do, and everything is oriented toward them. Your child needs to deeply understand they are truly smart, and our aim is to complete the perfect childhood by instilling that confidence in each and every child. Students gain access to our online weekly tournaments, earn up to 26 varieties of TaticxBands, and learn to become great sports with competitive manners while also becoming great chess players.
Age: Grades K-8
Click HERE for Details and to Register
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