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!
WINTER CLUB ADDED!
YOGA CLUB by COCO KIDS YOGA (GRADES 1 through 3)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM - YOGA CLUB
THEATRE CLUB by Wolf Performing Arts Center (GRADES 1-3)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION - THEATRE CLUB
SPANISH EXPLORADORES CLUB (GRADE 1-5)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION - SPANISH CLUB
VETERINARIAN SCHOOL FOR KIDS (GRADES 1-5) (View BROCHURE)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION - VETERINARIAN SCHOOL CLUB
SHINING KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB (GRADES 1-5)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION - CHESS CLUB
*With the exception of BOWLING CLUB, all after school clubs - those run by parent volunteers AND those run by outside organizations - take place at Chestnutwold Elementary School.
WINTER 2026 CLUBS (VOLUNTEER RUN) *RUN BY PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Registration for Winter 2026 after school clubs will open Tuesday, January 13 and close Saturday, January 17, 10 PM. Please follow the “club sign ups” button BELOW to fill out an interest form AND club contract.
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. As many students as possible will be accommodated.
CHESTNUTWOLD CHATTER - CONTINUATION FROM FALL - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
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; Time: 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place biweekly on the following Mondays: Feb 16, March 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27
NEWBERY CLUB - CONTINUATION FROM FALL - REGISTRATION CLOSED
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 Leaders: Lisa Leicht, Miriam Manon; Open to Grades 3-5; Time: 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place biweekly on the following Tuesdays: 1/13, 1/27
ROOTS AND SHOOTS - CONTINUATION FROM FALL - REGISTRATION CLOSED
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: Alan Borzillo; Open to Grades 3-5; Time: 3:30-5:00; Meetings will take place biweekly on the following Thursdays: Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 9, 23, May 7, 21, June 4, 11.
YearBook - CONTINUATION FROM FALL - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Help create the Chestnutwold Yearbook! Club Members will interview teachers, create content, and help to format the yearbook. Club Leaders: Keilee Deville and Erin Ingraffia; Open to 5th grade only; Time: 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place on February 26 and March 17
BOWLING CLUB
Bowling Club is a fun after-school group where kids get to roll strikes, learn new skills, and have a great time with friends. Students will learn the basics of bowling, play games, and practice good sportsmanship while cheering each other on. This club will take place at Wynnewood Lanes and families will be responsible for transportation to/from Wynnewood Lanes. This club will also require a $40 activities fee to cover lane and shoe rental. Club Leader: Mike McMahon (Coach Mike); Open to Grades 3-5; Time: 3:45-5:00; Meetings will take place on Wednesdays or Thursdays: Feb 5, 12, 18, 26
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
Dungeons & Dragons Club is a fun, imagination-filled after-school club where students work together to tell stories and go on exciting adventures. Players create characters, solve puzzles, and make choices as a team while practicing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. No experience is needed—everything will be explained step by step. Club Leader: Oliver Withstandley, Keith Federico, Erika Gallagher; Open to Grades 3-5; Time: 3:30-5:00; Meetings will take place on Thursdays, Jan 29, Feb 12, 26, March 12, 26.
FRENCH CLUB
Learn some French basics! Kids will practice saying new words, learn about French culture, and have fun trying something new with friends. Trip to Paris not included. Club Leader: Molly Arnold; Open to Grades 1-4; Time: 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place on Wednesdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18.
HARRY POTTER BOOK CLUB
With an emphasis on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, students will explore the world of Harry Potter through book discussion, along with some games, crafts, and group activities. We are asking that all members make a good faith effort to have completed (at least) the first book prior to or during the club as our goal is to structure as a book club with an emphasis on the first book. Club Leader: Jess Neeran, Sandy McManus; Open to Grades 3-4; Time: 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place on Tuesdays, Feb 10, March 3, 17.
ROOTS AND SHOOTS, JR!
Our younger 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: Greg Black, Anna Webb; Open to Grades 1-2; Time: 3:30-4:30; Meetings will take place on Tuesdays, Feb. 10, 24, Math 10, and 24.