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MAX: Winter 2024
Explore Our MAX Winter 2025 After-School Courses!
From January 20 to February 28, Moravian Academy invites students to dive into exciting and enriching after-school programs on both the Swain and Historic Downtown campuses. Running weekly from 3:15 to 4:15 PM, these offerings include chess, Dungeons & Dragons, crochet, winter crafts, yoga, stop-motion animation, and tap dance—there’s something for everyone! These programs provide creative outlets, skill development, and opportunities to explore passions in a supportive environment.
Register today and let your child embark on a journey of learning, creativity, and fun!
Contact:
Kelvin Sealey, Director of External Relations, ksealey@mamail.net
From January 20 to February 28, Moravian Academy invites students to dive into exciting and enriching after-school programs on both the Swain and Historic Downtown campuses. Running weekly from 3:15 to 4:15 PM, these offerings include chess, Dungeons & Dragons, crochet, winter crafts, yoga, stop-motion animation, and tap dance—there’s something for everyone! These programs provide creative outlets, skill development, and opportunities to explore passions in a supportive environment.
Register today and let your child embark on a journey of learning, creativity, and fun!
Contact:
Kelvin Sealey, Director of External Relations, ksealey@mamail.net
AVAILABLE COURSES
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
MONDAY
MONDAY
Creativity Corner
Grades 1-5
Instructor: Brian Elstein
$180
If you have the creativity bug this program is for you! This is your opportunity to use our art room materials to create those original projects you’ve been dreaming of. Each week students will be offered inspiration and guidance to help them bring their creative ideas to life.
Read and Write Crew
Grades 3-6
Instructor: Heather Jenkins
$180
Students will practice reading comprehension skills, personal writing (including cursive), and email writing (including typing skills).
STEM Crafts
Grades 4-8
Instructor: Lindsey Ronco
$180
Each week we will create a winter themed craft by exploring STEM concepts. Students will be able to bring home their creations and will learn the science behind the fun!
TUESDAY
Stop Motion Animation
Grades 1-5
Instructor: Brian Elstein
$180
Did you ever wonder how your favorite cartoons are made? Here is your chance to create your own animated film using the exciting stop motion method. Our program will culminate with the opportunity for our student videographers to enter their original films into our annual Moravian Academy Film Festival.
Melty Beads
Grades 3-8
Instructor: Lindsey Ronco
$180
Join us to create melty bead masterpieces! Students can create 2D designs or can make 3D structures if they are up for the challenge!
Elementary Yoga
Grades K-3
Yoga Loft Staff
$180
Note Special Schedule: Yoga Class begins one week after most regularly scheduled MAX: Winter classes, and ends one week later.
Class begins: Tuesday, January 28th, 3:15pm
Class ends: Tuesday, March 4th
Come join Teachers from The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, as we STEAM our way through after school sessions - Come join our experienced faculty, explore the many ways we can get creative with our postures, our breath, and learn some tools for calming, energizing and focusing all, while making it fun - using STEAM - based games, art, music and more to make this an unforgettable after school experience for campers.
Little Geniuses - PreSchool Chess
Grades PS-PK
The Knight School
Little Geniuses instills enthusiasm for chess and helps your child gain academic confidence while learning the basics of the game and having a blast. Your Little Genius will learn about being a smart kid and making great choices through singing chess songs, dancing, and engaging with our puppets as they learn to play chess.
The Knight School Elementary Chess
Grades K-8
Tuesdays or Fridays
See Link For Details
The Knight School Chess Team is your school's official chess team and chess party. The Knight School's approach has had amazing success—winning multiple state championships—because our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party,” is the perfect way to transform a complete beginner into a devastating chess machine.
WEDNESDAY
Props and Sets
Grades 1-5
Instructor: Brian Elstein
$180
Learn to bring a stage to life! In this exciting after-school program, we will be creating backdrops and props for this year’s 4th and 5th grade Lower School Player’s Spring production! We will be using a variety of hands on mixed media techniques, to prepare for the exciting culminating performance in January. This is a unique opportunity for students to create dynamic artwork that will take center stage! We hope you can join us!
No-Bake Winter Treats
Grades 4-8
Instructor: Lindsey Ronco
$180
Learn how to make some no-bake treats that will impress your friends and family! We will sample some and pack up the rest to share with others! *NOTE: Please let Mrs. Ronco know if there are any food or dietary restrictions so accommodations can be made!
THURSDAY
Tap Dance
Grades K-3
Instructor: Laura Klos-Gunther
$180
Welcome to our energetic tap dance class in which students will learn basic tap steps, develop rhythm, and have fun exploring movement and music. Tap is an exciting way for your child to enhance brain development! This art form requires a unique brain-body connection through rhythm and movement, highly boosting gross motor skills and brain work that improves other learning areas like math, languages and general academics.
FRIDAY
The Knight School Elementary Chess
Grades K-8
See Link For Details
The Knight School Chess Team is your school's official chess team and chess party. The Knight School's approach has had amazing success—winning multiple state championships—because our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party,” is the perfect way to transform a complete beginner into a devastating chess machine.
SWAIN CAMPUS
MONDAY
MONDAY
The Knight School Elementary Chess
Age: K-8
See Link For Details
The Knight School Chess Team is your school's official chess team and chess party. The Knight School's approach has had amazing success—winning multiple state championships—because our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party,” is the perfect way to transform a complete beginner into a devastating chess machine.
TUESDAY
Dungeons and Dragons
Grades 5-8
Instructor: Anna Crerand
Special Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays (Tues. 1/21, Fri. 1/24, Tues. 1/28, Tues. 2/4, Fri. 2/7, and Tues. 2/11)
$180
Want to embark on a fantastical journey? Our Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Club is for students who are eager to dive into the world of role-playing games. This after-school group invites you to explore imagination, creativity, and teamwork. Each week's game will allow you to develop your role-playing skills while making new friends and having tons of fun. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to the world of D&D, this club offers an environment where you can learn the basics, improve your game strategies, and unleash your imagination. PLEASE BE AWARE OF SPECIAL DATES ON BOTH TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THIS WINTER TERM!
Knot Just Crochet
Grades 3-8
Instructor: Kellsey Chan
$180
Students will develop their skills in crocheting amigurumi while also practicing and enhancing their previously acquired techniques.
Board Games
Grades 4-8
Instructor: Tara Holaska
$180
Join us for fun, relaxation, and a little friendly competition as we learn and play a wide range of board games, from classics to modern strategy games.
Winter Crafts
Grades PK-3
Instructor: Heather Manning
$180
Each week, we will make a different winter craft to take home, ranging from bird feeders to mobiles to snow globes and more!
WEDNESDAY
Paper Crafts
Grades 3-8
Instructor: Tara Holaska
$180
We will explore a variety of paper crafts and create something to take home each week!
FRIDAY
Winter Wonderland Creations with Ms. Harding
Grades PK-3
Instructor: Christal Harding
$180
Winter Wonderland with Ms. Harding will provide students with opportunities for both individual and collaborative craft creations.
Dungeons and Dragons
Grades 5-8
Instructor: Anna Crerand
Special Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays (Tues. 1/21, Fri. 1/24, Tues. 1/28, Tues. 2/4, Fri. 2/7, and Tues. 2/11)
$180
Young Soccer Stars is a joyful and engaging program for students in grades PK-2, fostering foundational soccer skills, teamwork, and a love for the game.
Young Soccer Stars
Grades PK-2
Mighty Kicks Soccer
$225
Young Soccer Stars is a joyful and engaging program for students in grades PK-2, fostering foundational soccer skills, teamwork, and a love for the game.
