About After School Enrichment
Northwood's After School Enrichment (ASE) provides interesting curriculum that kids may not receive in their daily classroom. Creativity and self expression are encouraged as students discover and develop new interests and talents.
Register now for 2010-2011 ASE classes!
You may register online to immediately secure your child's spot in the class, or register via cash or check in the office. Make checks payable to Northwood PFC. Registration is complete upon payment.
If a class reaches its maximum number of openings, students will be placed on a waiting list. If a class does not reach its minimum, the instructor may choose to cancel the class, in which case your money will be refunded. If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Lloyd at 312-1001.
Print registration form | View/print ASE calendar
Intro to Fencing
All equipment will be provided. Children must wear gym shoes and loose fitting clothing. | Grades: 1st - 5th Thursdays Class fee: $50 |
This beginning fencing program, presented by the Napa Valley Fencing Academy, is perfect for those who have never fenced before. Fencing is a sport that requires the development of both physical and mental fitness. Children learn the value of self-discipline as they focus on building their skills as a fencer. All the while, you can be sure they are getting plenty of exercise. 
ScientificKids™ - Insects ScientificKids™ is a nature exploration program specifically designed for Kindergarteners. In this edition, children will use magnifying glasses and stereoscopes to learn about insects and small creatures of the world. Children will be engaged in group discussions, laboratory and nature exploration, and fun science activities. Our exploration may include caterpillars/ladybugs, crickets, ants, worms, pill bugs, grasshoppers, butterflies, tadpoles/frogs, praying mantis, hermit crabs, snails, flies and mealworms. Please pack a lunch or provide money for purchasing lunch in the cafeteria. | Kindergarten Fridays Class fee: $30 |
This reading and art class centers on Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends. Each class, the children will listen to Silverstein's poems, and then create a picture that corresponds with one of the poems. At class end, children will have their very own Shel Silverstein book illustrated by them! Please pack a lunch or provide money for purchasing lunch in the cafeteria. | Kindergarten Tuesdays Class fee: $42 |
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Kinder parents can register for the Reptile Club AND Where the Sidewalk Ends for after school activity until 3:30 p.m.!
Northwood Reptile Club
| Grades K-5 Tuesdays Class fee: $42 |
In this new class, your child will learn all about reptiles! Joe & Wendy will be bringing some of their coolest reptiles to Northwood for an awesome hands-on experience. Lizards, snakes, iguanas, turtles, frogs, etc. Children will learn about tame and wild, where reptiles come from, what they eat, and how to care for them. Each class, children will enjoy activities, games and crafts.
Students will learn how to use different mediums and the elements of art. Students will also learn about art history and the different stlyes of art around the world. | Grades 1-5 Thursdays Class fee: $50 (all materials included) |
Elements of Arts in Style of World Cultures 
Join us for our “Amazing Reading Race” sponsored and directed by Sylvan Learning Center. Children will read amazing stories, improve reading comprehension, learn to write fantastic written responses, and share their knowledge with others in the group! Prizes are awarded for students completing specified numbers of books at their grade level. Each student will be given a grade appropriate list of books to choose from, and will experience literature from lots of genres. Please pack a lunch or provide money for purchasing lunch in the cafeteria.
| All Grades Wednesdays Class fee: $50 (all materials provided)
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Amazing Reading Race
ScientificKids™ - Life Science is a nature exploration program for elementary school children. With the use of stereoscopes, children learn about plants, insects and small creatures of the world. Children will be engaged in group discussions, laboratory and nature exploration, and fun science activities and experiments. Our exploration may include ladybugs, crickets, ants, worms, pill bugs, grasshoppers, butterflies, frogs, turtles, praying mantis, hermit crabs, snakes, snails, flies, mealworms, plants and flowers. | Grades: 1st - 3rd Thursdays Class fee: $40 |
ScientificKids™ - Life Science
Children will learn basic baton twirling skills and choreography. Dress in shorts or sweats (no jeans please) and gym shoes. Please have your hair pulled back in a pony tail, etc. IMPORTANT: Children will need a professional baton, which is included in the class fee. Baton orders must be in by Sept. 8th! Please include your child's arm length (shoulder to tip of longest finger) when ordering. | All Grades Fridays Class fee: $60 (includes professional baton)
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Baton for Boys & Girls
Don't miss this opportunity for your child to learn about forensic science and crime scene investigation! Through challenging CSI mysteries, children will learn about fingerprinting, ink chromatography, DNA analysis, forgery analysis, white powder analysis, liquid spatter and casting impressions. Children will perform fascinating activities, such as chemical fuming for prints, DNA extraction from their own saliva, chemical testing of white substances (salt, sugar, corn starch, etc.), interpretation of liquid spatter, and much more! | Grades: 4th & 5th Mondays Class fee: $42 |
ScientificKids™ - Forensic Science
ScientificKids™ is a nature exploration program specifically designed for Kindergarteners. In this edition, children will use magnifying glasses and stereoscopes to learn about the beautiful plants in our world. Children will be engaged in group discussions, laboratory and nature exploration, and fun science activities. Our exploration may involve flowers, plants, trees, seeds, soil, pollination and photosynthesis. We will also do some flower and leaf pressing, and grow our own plants. Please pack a lunch or provide money for purchasing lunch in the cafeteria. | Kindergarten Fridays Class fee: $30 |
ScientificKids™ - Plants
