Beyond the School Day

It isn’t uncommon to see our students sticking around for playdates on the playground, or sports practice on the field or in the gym. Our students aren’t ready for the day to end and have lots of choices for after school activities. Most are led by our faculty members or parents, some are included in the cost of tuition and all draw big crowds. In addition, after hours care is available Monday – Friday from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. on an as needed basis.

Karate Club
We will be offering after-school Kempo Karate, a blend of Chinese kung fu and Japanese karate, to students in grades K-5 this fall. Master Michael Masulli of Oriental Arts in Monroe, is leading instruction in Kempo Karate, a blend of Chinese kung fu and Japanese karate to students in grades K-5.

Tech Crew
A group of students in grades 6-8, who work throughout the year with the Director of Technology to solve various tech issues, to run theater tech at assemblies and for school productions.

Yoga
Takes place weekly throughout the year for Lower School students.

Dungeons & Dragons Club
D&D is an inclusive fantasy role-playing game that asks students to cooperate in a group of up to six players in order to creatively overcome challenges, traps, villains, and other types of obstacles together. Each student creates a character that responds – in collaboration with their group – to what the teacher plans for them each week. Teachers work to provide a fun experience that is tailored to the specific interests of their students. While D&D at Unquowa is mostly a game of talking and imagination, we also use maps, images, mini action figures, whiteboards, and a host of other tools to enhance the experience.

Ski Club
Is designed for Upper School kids, veteran skiers and novices alike, who are interested in venturing out for an evening with friends and a chance to get in some good skiing. Friday evening trips with faculty members as chaperones are planned throughout the winter.

Pen & Paper
The editorial staff of our award-winning Upper School literary magazine meets weekly to put together the annual issue of Pen & Paper.

Inventors Club
Organized by Upper and Lower School Science Department chairs, the club meets every other Monday in the makerspace for students in grades 4-8 – an interest in tinkering is encouraged!

Improv Club
Interested Upper School students meet once a week with our Drama Teacher to learn the basics of improvisation as an acting tool. Classes include ensemble-based games and plenty of laughs!

Junior Chorus
For students in grades 3 – 5 who love to sing and perform, this group meets Wednesday mornings with our Choral Director.

Guitar Ensemble
Led by the school’s Instrumental Teacher, students in grades 4-8 meet weekly to learn note reading, chords, rhythms and all the aspects of solo and group performance.

Project Feederwatch
In partnership with Cornell University, this is a winter long survey of birds that visit the Unquowa bird feeding station. Interested students meet with our Environmental Educator in the mornings with binoculars and field guides for birdwatching here on school grounds.

Brownies
For girls in grades 1-3, this group is traditionally led by a parent volunteer and meets monthly. Activities include science experiments, crafts, community service and selling Girl Scout Cookies!

After Hours Care

Our Early Birds before school program is available daily from 7:30-8:00am and our Owls after school care program is available daily from dismissal until 6:00. Advance registration is requested for both programs. During Owls, students have lots of outdoor time, play games, work on crafts, have a snack and start their homework.