AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Fall 2026 Clubs with No Fees
*Run by parent volunteers
Registration for these free clubs will open on Friday, September 18 and close 10 PM, September 26. Please follow the “club sign ups” button to fill out an interest form AND club contract form. Both the interest form and club contract are required to register.
*Please note a student’s place in a desired club is based on a random drawing, not first come first serve. We strive to accommodate as many students as possible however spaces are limited.
*ALL after school clubs; those run by parent volunteers AND those run by outside organizations, are held at Chestnutwold Elementary School.
ARTS AND CRAFTS CLUB
Join Arts and Crafts Club to get creative, make beautiful pieces of art, and have fun!
1st-2nd Grade Arts and Crafts Club; Leaders: Sarah Boccasini and Claire Heinrich; Time 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place on Fridays, Oct. 9-Nov. 13 (6 sessions)
3rd Grade Arts and Crafts Club; Leader: Colleen Farnsworth; Time 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place on Tuesdays, Oct. 6-November 17 (6 sessions)
LEGO CLUB
Kids will play, build, and stretch their imagination! Join LEGO Club and build new creations based on design inspiration and prompts.
1st-2nd Grade Lego Club- Club leader: Kristen Valosky Burns; Meetings will take place on Tuesdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 17; 3:30-4:30
3nd Grade Lego Club - Club Leader: Abby Levi; Meetings will take place on Fridays, Oct. 9- Nov. 13; 3:30-4:30
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS CLUB- New for 2026! (3rd Grade)
Learn the basics of friendship bracelet making while creating colorful bracelets using a variety of patterns. We will introduce classic patterns including the Winding Staircase, Candy Stripe, and Chevron. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. 3rd grade. Club leader: Kate Geiger, Meetings will take place on Mondays, Oct. 5-Nov 16; Time: 3:30-4:30
CHESTNUTWOLD CHATTER (Grades 3-5)
If your young journalist would love to explore being part of a newspaper: investigating topics, writing, creating, editing, and putting together a paper, sign up for The Chatter! Club Leader: Joe Petrucci; Open to Grades 3-5; Meetings will take place biweekly on the following Mondays: Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 14; Time: 3:30-4:30
CARD GAME CLUB: MAGIC & POKÉMON (Grades 3-5)
Calling all Planeswalkers and Pokémon Trainers! Beginner or advanced, come join the fun if you like fantasy, deck building, or strategy card games. Come to learn the rules or bring your favorite deck to battle! Club Leader: Nick Bisceglia; Open to Grades 3-5;
Meetings will take place on Fridays, Oct. 9-Nov 20; Time: 3:30-4:30
NEWBERY CLUB (Grades 3-5)
This club will read books that are eligible for this year's Newbery Award, which is awarded by the American Library Association each year to the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Read books, discuss and then decide as a mock Newbery committee which book we think should win the award, using the same set of guidelines as the real committee. When the real awards are announced in January, we will celebrate, compare our choices to the official winners, and discuss our thoughts on their choices.
Club Leader: Lisa Leicht,; Open to Grades 3-5; Meetings will take place biweekly on the following Mondays: 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30, 12/14, 1/11, 1/25; Time: 3:30-4:30
ROOTS AND SHOOTS (Grades 3-5)
Student environmentalists will choose local and school-based projects to work on. Jane Goodall started this international club, and we are inspired by her to become climate activists! Club Leader: Liz Hoffman; Grades 3-5; Meetings will take place twice a month on Wednesdays: 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 (2027 dates TBD)
JUNIOR DETECTIVE CLUB (Grades 3-5)
Grab your thinking cap and magnifying glass! Work with friends to crack codes, uncover clues, and solve exciting mysteries each week! Grades 3-5; Leader: Kyle Kelly; Time 3:30-4:30; Wednesdays Oct. 7- Nov. 18th
HIP-HOP MUSIC CLUB - New for 2026! (Grades 4-5)
Explore music through the five elements of hip-hop. We'll be listening to age appropriate examples, exploring making beats, writing rhymes and even looking at some graffiti. No musical knowledge necessary, we'll all do our best together! Grades 4-5 Leader: Carl Limbacher; Meetings will take place on Thursdays, Oct. 15-Nov. 19th; Time: 3:30-4:30
YearBook (5th Grade)
Help create the Chestnutwold Yearbook! Club Members will interview teachers, take photos, create content, and help to format the yearbook. Club Leaders: Kim Huzco and Jill Dempsey; Open to 5th grade only; Time: 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place on the following Thursdays: 10/15, 11/12 two additional dates in 2027!
*Once admitted to a club, filling out the CLUB CONTRACT agreement for parent volunteer-run clubs will inform us of your intent to send your child to the club on ALL of the dates listed for that club. The office then ONLY needs a change of dismissal notice for any date(s) that your child can no longer attend. This communication should occur through an email to your child's teacher and CC Ms. Moss (vmoss@haverfordsd.net). Please reach out to Ms. Moss in the office with any questions.
Fall Clubs with Fees
*Run by outside organizations
*Please note that for the below, outside organization clubs ONLY, registration is first come, first serve until the available spaces have been filled. REGISTER NOW to secure your child’s place!
Grades 2-5, Wednesdays from September-November
With activities ranging from Musical Theater-based material to Improv. Acting games to Scene Work, this club will introduce students to the world of theater arts! Already a performer? Join us, and enhance your skills in character development, storytelling, and stage craft!
Grades 1-5, Wednesdays from September-November
Our chess clubs are great for players of all skill levels! Time is equally split between a lesson and play.
Grades 1-5, Thursdays from September-October
This hands-on program invites students to the fascinating world of veterinary science, where they will learn about the vital role veterinarians play in ensuring the health of animals.
Grades 1-5, Thursdays from September-November
Move. Breathe. Connect. Grow. Yoga club gives kids the tools to feel strong, confident, and calm. Join us for yoga, mindfulness, and fun!
Volunteers are needed to help run free parent-led clubs:
The PTO has resources available.
Time commitment is flexible! ~ 1 hour per week, 3:30-4:30, for 4-6 weeks- you pick the day, start date, etc!
We are open to any club ideas (In past years we've had volunteers run art clubs, lego clubs, kickball club, running club!)
We need volunteers for all grades, but especially 2nd grade!
This is a great way to get to know your child’s grade and share your talents! . Reach out to chestnutwoldclubs@gmail.com to learn more or to volunteer. Thank you in advance!