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Explore Exciting After-School Activities at The J!

The J offers a variety of enriching after-school activities guided by experts, including sports, cooking, mindfulness, dance, STEM, and art. 

Our specialists are dedicated to helping kids discover new passions, develop valuable skills, and engage in meaningful experiences that foster personal growth and creativity.

Check Out Our Fall 2025 Offerings

September 2 – December 18

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Mindful Cooks: An Empowering Cooking Class for the Mind + Body
Grades K-2 | 4-5:15pm
 
Members: $360 | Non-Members: $400 
Dates: Sept. 8-Dec. 15 | No Class 10/6, 11/24

This class empowers children to feed their body and mind through the joy of cooking! Each session blends mindfulness techniques with culinary art, fostering a positive mindset while teaching essential kitchen skills. Participants will explore the connection between food, feelings, and focus, all through engaging, hands-on cooking experiences that inspire creativity and well-being.

STEM Fundamentals using LEGO® Materials 
Grades K-4 | 4-5pm 
Members: $330 | Non-Members: $370
Dates: Sept. 2-Dec. 16 | No class 10/7, 11/11, 11/25

Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through professionally engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience.

Chess Emporium
Grades K-4 | 4-5pm 
Members: $200 | Non-Members: $240
Dates: Sept. 3-Dec. 17| No class 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 11/26

This program is an introduction to the game of chess with a different lesson each week (starting with the basics and getting more in-depth as the session continues). Students will practice what they learned after each lesson in games with the other club members.

Code Ninjas: Minecraft Modding & Redstone Club
Grades K-4 | 4-5pm 
Members: $220 | Non-Members: $260
Dates: Sept. 3-Dec. 17| No class 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 11/26

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of modding and redstone with our Minecraft® Modding & Redstone Club! Dive into the basics of MCreator, 2D texture designing, and Minecraft’s own electricity system!

Kabbalah in the Kitchen for Kids: An Immersive Cooking Class for the Body + Soul
Grades 3-6 | 4-5:15pm 
Members: $360 | Non-Members: $400
Dates: Sept. 3-Dec. 17| No class 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 11/26

Join us for a unique, fun-filled cooking experience where we blend the wisdom of Kabbalah with hands-on culinary creativity! This class offers children a chance to learn about balance, intention, and well-being through cooking – while nourishing both their bodies and souls.

Play On! Drama Class
Grades K-4 | 4-5pm
Members: $300 | Non-Members: $340

Dates: Sept. 4-Dec. 18 | No Class 10/2, 10/9, 11/27

Building on William Shakespeare’s groundbreaking scripts, students in this drama enrichment class can expect to learn how to articulate, improv, and have fun both on-stage and off – as they experience Shakespeare’s London. Budding thespians will immerse themselves in his words and themes – and bring to life a contemporary musical retelling of the winter classic, Twelfth Night.

Young Rembrandts Art Class
Grades K-4 | 4-5pm
Members: $285 | Non-Members: $315

Dates: Sept. 4-Dec. 18 | No Class 10/2, 10/9, 11/27

Children already love to draw – we just give them a solid foundation that will take their drawings from doodles to confidence-boosting achievements. Our innovative step-by-step approach allows them to be successful regardless of their artistic ability. They will complete drawings each week suitable for framing! New lessons every session!

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STEM FUNdamentals using LEGO® Materials | K – 4TH

Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

$330 Members / $370 Non-Members

Chess Emporium | K – 4TH

Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Our program is an introduction to the game of chess with a different lesson each week (starting with the basics and getting more in-depth as the session continues), then students practice what they learned after each lesson in games with the other club members.

$200 Members / $240 Non-Members

Code Ninjas: Minecraft Modding & Redstone Club | K – 5TH

Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of modding and redstone with our Minecraft® Modding & Redstone Club! Dive into the basics of MCreator, 2D texture designing, and Minecraft’s own electricity system!

$220 Members / $260 Non-Members

Calling All Parents!

Enjoy a well-deserved night out while your kids have a blast at The J! Our Kid’s Night Out events are packed with fun and safety, featuring engaging activities like games, movies, crafts, and pizza.

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