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*Registration Opens on Monday, August 4th. The Registration Deadline for all after-school activities is Monday, August 11th at 5:00pm*
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Pinecrest is offering a variety of after-school activity options for all ages. Each class has a unique learning opportunity, timing structure, and price. Learn more below!
Monday – Cooking Around the World
Available for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade!
Does your child have a passion for cooking? Are they ready to experience new foods and expand their little palettes? Our students will be engaged while discovering how to prepare delicious international and American dishes safely and skillfully. Our mini chefs will enjoy exploring diverse recipes from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America, while learning food prep tips and tricks they can use throughout their life. During our sessions, your child will play kids’ games from other countries, learn food terms from around the world, and receive simple recipes they can use at home. This course is tailored for younger students and focuses on microwave cooking. Recipes include Italian Lasagna, Ghanaian Fufu Dumplings, Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri), Mexican Quesadilla and Salsa, American Mug Cake, Chinese Chaofan, and French Fondue. This class runs on Mondays from 3:45-4:45 from September 8th- October 20th. The price is $175 for 7 weeks and is not prorated for absence. There is a 6 students maximum for this course.
Tuesday – Guitar Class, Tolbert Music
Available for students enrolled in 4th – 6th grade!
We’re excited to offer an engaging guitar class for students in grades 4 and up, led by Mr. Cole Holland. Classes will be held after school on Tuesdays from 3:45–4:25 PM. Students will explore the fundamentals of guitar playing, including: Proper instrument technique, chords and melodies, music reading, and playing by ear. Learning guitar takes time, practice, and perseverance. The price is $115 per month. Inquire & express interest below. Invoicing, billing, and registration are through Tolbert Music. Future communication after the inquiry will reflect this. This class is a year-long class. A full-year commitment has many important benefits and helps students succeed. There is a 10 student maximum for this course
Tuesday – Cooperative Games, Royal Athletes
Available for students enrolled in our Early Childhood Classes!
Tag! You’re it!! Cooperative games is a class of non-stop fun and play that sparks the mind. Activities and games that will be played include kickball, ‘shark and minnows’, indoor soccer, handball, dodgeball, ‘capture the flag’, human connect 4, and more. Games will challenge their critical thinking skills while improving hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, and speed. All games played will put a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and strategy. This class runs on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:15 from August 26th- October 14th. The price is $175 for 8 weeks and is not prorated for absence. There is a 8 students maximum for this course.
Tuesday – Private Lessons, Tolbert Music
Available for students of all ages!
Mr. Holland offers lessons on many instruments, including piano, as part of the lessons program. Private lessons are available to students of all ages. Inquire & express interest below to learn more about specific instruments and the coordination of private lessons at Pinecrest. The price is $195 per month. Invoicing, billing, and registration are through Tolbert Music. Future communication after the inquiry will reflect this. This class is a year-long class. A full-year commitment has many important benefits and helps students succeed.
Wednesday – After-School Art: Painting Techniques
Available for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade!
Join us for a fun and creative after-school art class where students will explore all kinds of painting techniques! We’ll experiment with different types of paint and learn about different artists and their painting styles! Each week will introduce a new style or tool, helping kids build confidence and skills while making unique masterpieces to bring home. This class runs on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 from August 27th- October 15th. The price is $135 for 8 weeks and is not prorated for absence. There is a 10 students maximum for this course.
Thursday – Private Lessons, Tolbert Music
Available for students of all ages!
Mr. Holland offers lessons on many instruments, including piano, as part of the lessons program. Private lessons are available to students of all ages. Inquire & express interest below to learn more about specific instruments and the coordination of private lessons at Pinecrest. The price is $195 per month. Invoicing, billing, and registration are through Tolbert Music. Future communication after the inquiry will reflect this. This class is a year-long class. A full-year commitment has many important benefits and helps students succeed.
Thursday – Soccer, Sanowar Fitness
Available for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade!
Pinecrest soccer stars will enjoy team sports, skill development, and expanding their soccer style! This program will be located outdoors or in the enrichment space. This class runs on Thursdays from 3:45-4:15 from August 28th- October 16th. The price is $115 for 8 weeks and is not prorated for absence. There is a 10 students maximum for this course.
Friday – Photography
Available for students in 4th grade through 6th grade!
New and returning students welcome! In this weekly group, students will learn basic photography skills using a DSLR camera, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings. Students will explore photographic composition and experiment with styles such as portrait, nature, still life, and landscape, both indoors and outdoors. The group will encourage personal style, creative expression, and confidence, fostering respectful communication as students share their work and perspectives. This class runs on Fridays from 3:45-4:45 from August 29th-October 24th The price is $115 for 7 weeks and is not prorated for absence. There is a 6 student maximum for this course.
*Registration Opens on Monday, August 4th. The Registration Deadline for all after-school activities is Monday, August 11th at 5:00pm*
FAQ
Drop-off:
Many families may choose to have their students stay in after-care prior to the scheduled after-school activity time. K-6 After-care begins at 3:45 and ends at 6:00 pm. Preschool after-care begins at 12:05 and ends at 6:00 pm.
Some families may choose to pick-up their student at the scheduled dismissal time, and drop them off in-time for the activity. If this is the case, please communicate this with Pinecrest, and check-in your child at the front desk prior to the class.
Pick-up:
When you come to pick up your child from an after-school activity, please park in a parking spot (not the loop) and call the school at 703-354-3446 and say the following, “Hi, I am here to pick up ____(your child’s name)___ in ___(your child’s class)___.” Examples: “Hi, I am here to pick up Deonte Gardner in 2nd grade from Soccer Class.” or “Hi, I am here to pick up Jamie Tu in first grade from Music Lessons.” You do not need to provide additional information, and speaking slowly and clearly is best.
If the class is still ongoing, the after-care staff member on the phone will direct you to wait in your car until the class is complete. Then, they will escort all of the students being picked up after the class is finished.
Any student who’s family has not called expressing they are in the parking lot or previously communicated planned pick-up after the activity will be signed in to after-care once the class is finished.
Pinecrest reserves the right to cancel sessions due to a lack of sufficient enrollment. Any cancellation announced before the activity begins, will have a full refund. Any cancellations made after the activity begins will have a prorated refund. Instructors are subject to change and are not guaranteed.
For ongoing activities, Pinecrest typically schedules a make-up week after the final date of the scheduled activity. If multiple classes have to be canceled due to unforeseen reasons, Pinecrest will work to reschedule the class on a different date prior to the make-up week or refund the missed classes.
Pinecrest plans to re-schedule or provide a credit for cancelled classes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example: unexpected weather cancellations).
All students who stay in after-care and for after-school activities will eat their snacks from 3:35-3:45. Students who are picked up at dismissal time and dropped off at the time of their activity will not have a scheduled Pinecrest snack time.
Yes! Many families decide to put their child/children in after-care before and after the after-school activities. Any student whose family has not called expressing they are in the parking lot or previously communicated planned pick-up after the activity will be signed in to after-care once the class is finished.
Each Quarter will have a unique After-school Activity schedule. We’re excited about these courses this Quarter, and we will use this as a time to evaluate to see what we could add or bring back in further Quarters.
Please note that sometimes offerings are year-long commitments that will continue across other seasons and Quarters. Length of activity is outlined within the description.
If a class does not meet the minimum number of students required upon registration, then the class will not be offered.
The maximum class size means that space is limited within our classes, and is on a first-come basis.