Evanston/Skokie School District 65

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Washington Elementary

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2024-25 Before & After School

Before School

Starts at 7:00 AM

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After School

Ends at 6:00 PM

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Combo: Before & After School

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Drop In

$40.00

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10-Day Punchcard

$360.00

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Discounts

*Discounts can't be combined

Free & Reduced Discount	25%
Military Discount	10%
Sibling Discount	10%

Program Info

Address:
914 Ashland Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Phone:
(224) 283-3170
Email:
[email protected]

Customer Support:
Contact Us

Area Manager:
Amber Woodson
224-343-5328
[email protected]

Clubs Spring 2025

Discovery Clubs Spring 2025

Mar 10 - May 23

REGISTRATION opens: Feb 17 • REGISTRATION CLOSES: May 23

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Day	Club Name	Club Description	Starts	Ends	Grades	Price	Email	Waitlist
Mon	Program has reached capacity ~~Beginning Sewing: By Butterscotch Sewing~~	Let’s sew together! This beginning sewing class taught by Butterscotch Sewing’s owner and fellow Washington parent, Rachel Hueffner, will teach your student all of the important sewing basics! Throughout the session the students will work on a variety of projects including pillows and accessories. Projects will be sewn using both hand sewing and the sewing machine. No prior sewing experience is needed. The class will make use of real sewing tools including fabric cutting scissors, needles, pins and patterns. Students will end the class with a great foundation for future sewing projects!	~~03:45 PM~~	~~04:45 PM~~	~~2 - 5~~	~~$213~~	~~[email protected]~~	Join waitlist for Beginning Sewing: By Butterscotch Sewing [Spring 2025]
Mon	The Best of ARTSiE ARts- Spring Edition!: By ARTSIE INC	In this class children will have the opportunity to engage with some of ARTSiE’s most popular activities, as well as explore some new mediums, focusing on spring. The children will look for leaves and flowers outside to make leaf rubbings, read spring-themed books, make a bouquet of pipe cleaner flowers, play theatre games, and make new friends. At the end of the session there will be a gallery walk of the art that they made throughout the class.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	1 - 5	$213	[email protected]
Tue	Get Crafty! (Tue): By Let's Craft It!	Have a kiddo who likes to create and get messy with their hands? Then Get Crafty! is the perfect class for them. Evanston's own Let's Craft It! (and Washington mom, Samira Taher Kolb), is partnering with Right at School to offer this unique after-school elective. Kids will make cool crafts based on a different theme each week (from current cultural celebrations to seasonal changes), using mixed media and differing techniques. It'll be fun, a great way to unwind, plus get their creative juices flowing! (Note: All proper school guidelines about Covid safety will be in place).	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	3 - 5	$234	[email protected]
Tue	Martial Arts: By Connelly’s Academy of Martial Arts	Grandmaster Connelly is one of the most experienced and respected martial arts instructors in Chicago and the North Shore. He and his team of experienced martial arts educators have been providing fun, safe, and age-appropriate classes to our schools for over 30 years. His programs have had success in building confidence and motivating children to be respectful, responsible and resilient. Personal leadership and mutual respect form the foundation of his programs. Grandmaster Connelly and his team make learning martial arts fun, engaging and challenging, all the while building confidence, resiliency and personal leadership. This program teaches goal-setting and persistence, helping each child reach his or her personal best through the study of classical martial arts. Uniforms are not required for beginners. Uniforms may be purchased via our website. If not wearing uniforms, kids should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Belt promotion testing opportunities – where kids can advance in rank and earn a higher belt color by demonstrating what they have learned in class – are offered for qualified students in class. The belt-advancement testing fees start at $35. Partial test scholarships are available.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	Kindergarten - 5	$175	[email protected]
Tue	Mudlark Theater's Act Three: Showtime!: By Mudlark Theater Company	Experience the magic of performing in Mudlark Theater’s ACT THREE: SHOWTIME! In this class young artists will get scripts, learn lines, and make empowered character choices all with the direction of a professional Mudlark Teaching Artist. Young artists will leave with confidence on stage and off with new friends and experiences. This class will end in a final performance for friends and family. ACT THREE: SHOWTIME will use skills learned in ACTS 1 and 2, but can also be taken independently.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	Kindergarten - 5	$250	[email protected]
Wed	Coding and Game Design: By Kids STEM Studio	Young learners dive into programming with Scratch, a visual programming environment with a drag-and-drop creative learning interface developed by MIT Media Lab. Students use code blocks and a library of characters, enabling them to focus on logic and enjoy the learning experience! Working on different levels, young coders think creatively, reason systematically, and problem-solve to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. While developing games and apps, they will also learn programming concepts such as variables, loops, conditional statements, event handling, etc. Those who have previously taken this course with us will delve into advanced topics this term, taking their skills to the next level.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	1 - 5	$260	[email protected]
Wed	DIME: Hip Hop Dance: By Dance is my Everything	Hip Hop Dance Class	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	Kindergarten - 5	$150	[email protected]
Wed	Program has reached capacity ~~Get Crafty! (Wed): By Let's Craft It!~~	Have a kiddo who likes to create and get messy with their hands? Then Get Crafty! is the perfect class for them. Evanston's own Let's Craft It! (and Washington mom, Samira Taher Kolb), is partnering with Right at School to offer this unique after-school elective. Kids will make cool crafts based on a different theme each week (from current cultural celebrations to seasonal changes), using mixed media and differing techniques. It'll be fun, a great way to unwind, plus get their creative juices flowing! (Note: All proper school guidelines about Covid safety will be in place).	~~03:45 PM~~	~~04:45 PM~~	~~Kindergarten - 2~~	~~$188~~	~~[email protected]~~	Join waitlist for Get Crafty! (Wed): By Let's Craft It! [Spring 2025]
Thu	Program has reached capacity ~~Ecology at School: Spring: By Evanston Ecology Center~~	Spring is an amazing time to explore the natural world! Join Ecology Center staff at your school, as we go on an adventure into a different fun spring theme each week! We will learn about the wonders of our amazing planet and how to take care of it together as students enjoy: Meeting live animals Going on spring scavenger hunts Learning how to go birding during spring migration Pressing flowers to make natural spring crafts Learning about the water cycle and making a spring storm Going on a bug hunt & learning about the different roles of bugs Celebrating Earth Day with a sustainability activity Exploring the outdoors whenever possible And more!	~~03:45 PM~~	~~04:45 PM~~	~~Kindergarten - 5~~	~~$200~~	~~[email protected]~~	Join waitlist for Ecology at School: Spring: By Evanston Ecology Center [Spring 2025]
Thu	Elementary Drawing Class: By Young Rembrandts - Northshore	Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for SPRINGTIME FUN WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS! If your little artist is captivated by the magic of the movies, they’ll love bringing our movie theater still life to life. Ready for an adventure? Drawing Aladdin's Lamp will be a wish come true! We’re also riding the waves with our super cool Surfer & Wave illustration—it’s totally rad! For those with a love for fantasy, our baby dragons lesson will fire up their imagination and teach them to master color and composition. And to top it all off, we’ll explore the world of art legends with a stunning portrait of Frida Kahlo to spark their creativity. Don’t let this artistic adventure pass by—sign up today and let the creativity bloom! We teach ALL NEW LESSONS every session and provide all supplies for the class.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	Kindergarten - 5	$225	[email protected]
Fri	Chess Club: By Chess Scholars	Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	Kindergarten - 5	$192	[email protected]
Fri	iCook: Rainbow of Flavor: By iCOOK Inc	This spring, our chefs-in-training will create a variety of recipes that cover the full spectrum of the rainbow! From Orange Tarts, to Blueberry Cheesecake, to Purple Coleslaw, to Rainbow Veggie Kebabs, this session uses a wide array of colorful ingredients both familiar and new. Foundational cooking skills will be taught, including proper techniques for baking, roasting, measuring, mixing, slicing, dicing, and, of course, kitchen safety!	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	Kindergarten - 4	$248	[email protected]

No Club Days: 3/28/2025,4/18/2025

Clubs Winter 2024-25

Discovery Clubs Winter 2024-25

Dec 9 - Mar 7

REGISTRATION opens: Nov 18 • REGISTRATION CLOSES: Mar 7

Already enrolled in 2024/25 Right At School programs? Login to enroll!

For scholarship information and registration CLICK HERE

Day	Club Name	Club Description	Starts	Ends	Grades	Price	Email	Waitlist
Mon	Program has reached capacity ~~Beginning Sewing: By Butterscotch Sewing~~	Let’s sew together! This beginning sewing class taught by Butterscotch Sewing’s owner and fellow Washington parent, Rachel Hueffner, will teach your student all of the important sewing basics! Throughout the session the students will work on a variety of projects including pillows and accessories. Projects will be sewn using both hand sewing and the sewing machine. No prior sewing experience is needed. The class will make use of real sewing tools including fabric cutting scissors, needles, pins and patterns. Students will end the class with a great foundation for future sewing projects!	~~03:45 PM~~	~~04:45 PM~~	~~2 - 5~~	~~$149~~	~~[email protected]~~	Join waitlist for Beginning Sewing: By Butterscotch Sewing [Winter 2024-25]
Mon	Caribbean Carnival: By ARTSIE INC	his co-ed class for ages 6-11 is a perfect cross cultural experience for any level dancer. This class explores the world of the Caribbean through the lens of the book, Malaika’s Costume. Children will learn the historical Quadrille Dance of The Virgin Islands as well as the modern Soca dance style of Trinidad & Tobago. Additionally, they will learn the geography of the Caribbean islands, perform as their own Carnival character, and create their own costume pieces for a big Carnival performance at the end of the six-week series.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	1 - 5	$149	[email protected]
Tue	Program has reached capacity ~~Get Crafty! (Tue): By Let's Craft It!~~	Have a kiddo who likes to create and get messy with their hands? Then Get Crafty! is the perfect class for them. Evanston's own Let's Craft It! (and Washington mom, Samira Taher Kolb), is partnering with Right at School to offer this unique after-school elective. Kids will make cool crafts based on a different theme each week (from current cultural celebrations to seasonal changes), using mixed media and differing techniques. It'll be fun, a great way to unwind, plus get their creative juices flowing! (Note: All proper school guidelines about Covid safety will be in place).	~~03:45 PM~~	~~04:45 PM~~	~~3 - 5~~	~~$234~~	~~[email protected]~~	Join waitlist for Get Crafty! (Tue): By Let's Craft It! [Winter 2024-25]
Tue	Martial Arts: By Connelly’s Academy of Martial Arts	Grandmaster Connelly is one of the most experienced and respected martial arts instructors in Chicago and the North Shore. He and his team of experienced martial arts educators have been providing fun, safe, and age-appropriate classes to our schools for over 30 years. His programs have had success in building confidence and motivating children to be respectful, responsible and resilient. Personal leadership and mutual respect form the foundation of his programs. Grandmaster Connelly and his team make learning martial arts fun, engaging and challenging, all the while building confidence, resiliency and personal leadership. This program teaches goal-setting and persistence, helping each child reach his or her personal best through the study of classical martial arts. Uniforms are not required for beginners. Uniforms may be purchased via our website. If not wearing uniforms, kids should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Belt promotion testing opportunities – where kids can advance in rank and earn a higher belt color by demonstrating what they have learned in class – are offered for qualified students in class. The belt-advancement testing fees start at $35. Partial test scholarships are available.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$175	[email protected]
Tue	Mudlark Theater's Act Two: Story Creation: By Mudlark Theater Company	Want to see your young artist’s imagination come to life? Join Mudlark Theater for ACT TWO: STORY CREATION, designed to empower young artists to work together and imagine boldly! This class will be all about how we take big ideas and put them on stage. Each young artist’s unique skills and creative instincts will be highlighted through improv games, then used to turn their own original ideas into devised scenes and skits. This class will end with an Open Classroom where friends and family will get to see what new work we have explored during this session. ACT TWO: STORY CREATION will build upon what was learned in ACT ONE: DRAMA DEBUT, but can also be taken independently. This class will create foundational skills for ACT THREE: SHOWTIME! this Spring.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$235	[email protected]
Thu	Program has reached capacity ~~Ecology at School: Winter: By Evanston Ecology Center~~	Join Ecology Center staff at your school each week this winter! Students will meet live animals, perform snow science STEM experiments, go on a snowshoeing adventure (when there is snow), make natural ornaments and crafts, learn about winter animal tracking, discover the natural wonders of winter adaptations, get introduced to sustainability, and explore the outdoors when possible. Each week we will take an adventure into a different fun winter theme, as we learn about the wonders of our amazing planet and how to take care of it together.	~~03:45 PM~~	~~04:45 PM~~	~~K - 5~~	~~$200~~	~~[email protected]~~	Join waitlist for Ecology at School: Winter: By Evanston Ecology Center [Winter 2024-25]
Thu	Elementary Drawing Class: By Young Rembrandts - Northshore	Transform afterschool into an adventure of art and discovery with Young Rembrandts! Your elementary-aged artist will explore basic composition with the Fish Below Ice project and they will travel to the Great Wall of China right from their desk. Sports fans will cheer for our Hockey Player drawing, while budding historians can learn about the master strokes of Leonardo Da Vinci and Franz Marc’s Blue Horse. It's a season filled with creativity and learning—perfect for enhancing your child's drawing and coloring expertise. We offer ALL NEW LESSONS every session. Enroll your young creator today!	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$225	[email protected]
Fri	Chess Club: By Chess Scholars	Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$213	[email protected]
Fri	Program has reached capacity ~~iCook Culinary World Tour: By iCook Inc~~	Our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious recipes inspired by international cuisine. We will travel across the globe to learn about cuisine and traditions of Europe, Southeast Asia, Central America, and beyond. We will learn about fresh herbs and vegetables, and how they enhance the aroma and flavors of our dishes. We will master cooking safety, slicing, dicing, chopping, folding, baking, zesting, mixing, and more! All ingredients and supplies will be provided!	~~03:45 PM~~	~~04:45 PM~~	~~K - 5~~	~~$275~~	~~[email protected]~~	Join waitlist for iCook Culinary World Tour: By iCook Inc [Winter 2024-25]

No Club Days: 12/27/2024,1/3/2025,2/14/2025

Early Dismissal

Early Dismissal Camp

Starts at 12:05 PM
Ends at 6:00 PM

Registration Open

Program Info

Address:
914 Ashland Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Phone:
(224) 283-3170
Email:
[email protected]

Customer Support:
Contact Us

Area Manager:
Amber Woodson
224-343-5328
[email protected]

Summer Camps at Kingsley Elementary

Summer Camp (Full Day)

Starts at 7:00 AM
Ends at 6:00 PM

Registration Open

Summer Camp (Half Day AM)

Starts at 7:00 AM
Ends at 12:30 PM

Registration Open

Summer Camp (Half Day PM)

Starts at 12:30 PM
Ends at 6:00 PM

Registration Open

Summer Camp (9am - 4pm)

Starts at 9:00 AM
Ends at 4:00 PM

Registration Open

Program Info

Address:
2300 Green Bay Rd
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone:
(224) 998-8563
Email:
[email protected]

Customer Support:
Contact Us

Area Manager:
Amber Woodson
224-343-5328
[email protected]

Experience Right At School

After school enrichment is more important than ever.

After a couple tough years, kids need a place where they can be KIDS again. At Right At School, we make the after school hours count by focusing on the stuff that really matters to kids: learning, playing, and growing!

Welcome to a world of adventure and achievement.

Every afternoon, we knock out homework first, and then we explore a great big universe of learning activities—focusing on skills and subjects that help kids succeed in school.

Homework Time

We help kids complete their assignments… so you can reclaim the weeknight for family fun!

180+ Hands-on Learning Experiences

Discover. Create. Solve. Reflect. Every day is a new opportunity to learn by doing.

DIY Learning Stations

Arts and crafts, chess, reading, team challenges, and more. We give kids the freedom to pursue their interests.

Sports, games, and healthy fun for everyone.

Time to move! We offer kids a range of activities to fit their physical abilities and comfort zones so everyone can participate and come home saying “I did it!”

The Right Moves™ Fitness Blast

Move, jump, stretch, run! We shake out the wiggles before diving into homework.

Exciting Games & Sports

Rain or shine, indoors or out — we always make time for team sports and classic playground games!

Imagination Time!

We break out the art supplies, coloring books, crafts, and more to inspire your child’s inner Picasso.

Time to make friends, inspire each other, and be joyful.

We help kids find the laughs and smiles that come from feeling good about oneself, helping others, discovering our own potential, and sharing inner joy with friends and family.

Social Activities, Learning & Fun

Daily social activities encourage kids to discover the best in themselves and others.

Right Club Gives Back

Right Club kids build a sense of belonging by leading their very own community service projects.

Junior Educators™

Our Junior Educator program gives kids an opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills.

Every year, kids who participate in Right At School Gives Back gain a big sense of community pride.

Hear from our families:

My sons love the RAS program! They learn, play and make new friends and talk about their teachers constantly! I am very grateful this program exists; it’s really helping my children grow!

— Kristine C. (Kearny, NJ)

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Right At School @

Washington Elementary

Choose Your Program

2024-25 Before & After School

Before School

After School

Combo: Before & After School

Drop In

10-Day Punchcard

Discounts

*Discounts can't be combined

Program Info

Clubs Spring 2025

Discovery Clubs Spring 2025

Clubs Winter 2024-25

Discovery Clubs Winter 2024-25

Early Dismissal

Early Dismissal Camp

Program Info

Summer Camps at Kingsley Elementary

Summer Camp (Full Day)

Summer Camp (Half Day AM)

Summer Camp (Half Day PM)

Summer Camp (9am - 4pm)

Program Info

Experience Right At School

After school enrichment is more important than ever.

Welcome to a world of adventure and achievement.

Homework Time

180+ Hands-on Learning Experiences

DIY Learning Stations

Sports, games, and healthy fun for everyone.

The Right Moves™ Fitness Blast

Exciting Games & Sports

Imagination Time!

Time to make friends, inspire each other, and be joyful.

Social Activities, Learning & Fun

Right Club Gives Back

Junior Educators™

Every year, kids who participate in Right At School Gives Back gain a big sense of community pride.

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