Battle of the Books
What: Reading club
Who: 4th & 5th graders
When: Weekly on Tuesdays, September through June
Time: end of school until 4 pm
Enrollment: 20 students maximum
Cost: $125
Advisor: Pete Hutchens
Participant fees will be assigned in Infinite Campus in September.
Soccer Shots
What: Soccer
Who: Kindergarten Only
When: Tuesday - 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (Rain Date: 11/7)
Time: end of school until 3:45 pm
Cost: $160
Advisors: Staffing directly from Soccer Shots
Registration is done directly with Soccer Shots
MTB Club
What: A 6-week program that includes mountain biking instruction, riding, and games, led by our MTB Coaches and students from the MTB team. Participants will be taught beginner and intermediate mountain bike skills, play games and ride the Kingfisher Trail. This club is intended to get kids more comfortable on bikes, learn new skills, and get them ready for MTB trails or to join the MTB team in the Winter. All participants need to know how to ride a bike and be comfortable getting on and off the bike. This is not learning to ride a bike class.
A snack will be provided. All athletes need a bike with hand brakes, helmet, water bottle and appropriate clothing to attend.
Who: 1st through 8th graders
When:
Wednesdays from 9/4 - 10/16
No session on 9/25 (Fall Break)
Rain Date: 10/23
Time:
Grades 1-5 - 2:45 - 5:00 pm
Grades 6-8 - 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Cost: $125
Advisors: MTB Coaches Erin Barrett and Suzy Smoyer, along with other MTB coaches and parent volunteers
Currently collecting an interested participant list through 8/23/24. Registration information will follow.
Lacrosse Shots
What: This program introduces students to the game of lacrosse through fun skills and scrimmages. Lacrosse sticks and tennis balls are used, so no pads, helmets or other equipment is necessary. Equipment is provided.
Session 1
Who: 3rd, 4th & 5th graders
When: Thursdays - 9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17
Time: end of school until 4 pm
Session 2:
Who: 6th, 7th & 8th graders
When: Thursdays - 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Time: end of school until 4:30 pm
Enrollment: Limited to 30 students
Cost: $30
Advisors: Staffing directly from Asheville Empire Lacrosse.
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AMOS
What: Hands-on science exploration
Who: K - 5th graders
When: Wednesdays; sessions last 5 weeks
K-2: Fall - 9/11, 9/18, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
3-5: Fall - 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
K-2: Winter - 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26
3-5: Spring - 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/9, 4/16
K-2: Spring - 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
Time: end of school until 4:15 pm
Enrollment: 20 students maximum
Cost: $75/session
Advisor: Khrista Simpson
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Lower School Musical
What: An opportunity for students to explore the art of musical theatre!
Who: K through 5th graders
When: Auditions in November; daily practices Jan - March 11; Performances March 12 & 13
Time: End of school until 4:15 pm
Cost: $100
Advisors: Nicole Cummings & Rebecca Nilo
Registration and payment will be done through Infinite Campus.
Orff Ensemble
What: Participants will sing, say, dance and play musical instruments after school. This is a great club for students who love music class and want to perform!
Who: 4th & 5th graders
When: typically two days a week in the Spring (April - June)
Time: End of school until 3:30 pm
Enrollment: 24 students maximum
Cost: $25
Advisor: Nicole Cummings
Registration will open on Infinite Campus when ready
Recorder Club
What: Participants will learn to play the recorder, a real woodwind instrument that is hundreds of years old! This is a great club for students who love music class and want to learn a musical instrument!
Who: 3rd graders
When: typically two days a week in the Spring (April - June)
Time: End of school until 3:30 pm
Enrollment: 25 students maximum
Cost: $25
Advisor: Nicole Cummings
Registration will open on Infinite Campus when ready
ASCEND
ASCEND is the school's after school program for families who need childcare until 6 pm. More information can be found on the ASCEND webpage.
Athletics
Students can begin participating in interscholastic sports through our athletics program in 6th grade. Kingfisher Athletics offers also opportunities for lower school students at various times during the year. For more information, visit the Athletics webpage.