Enrichment
Ignite your K-5th graders’ passions and keep them inspired after school with our dynamic activities!
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, drama, 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.
Mondays
Mindful Cooks: An Empowering Cooking Class for the Mind + Body
Grades K-4 | 4-5:15pm
Members: $360 | Non-Members: $400
Dates: Jan. 26-May 11 | No Class 2/16, 3/16, 4/6
This class combines cooking and mindfulness to help children nourish their body and mind while learning essential kitchen skills through fun, hands-on experiences that build creativity, focus, and well-being.
Amazing Athletes Sports Discovery
Grades K-2 | 4-5pm
Members: $297 | Non-Members: $325
Dates: Jan. 26-May 11 | No Class 2/16, 3/16, 4/6
Amazing Athletes Sport Discovery helps kids explore and build confidence in sports through play, practice, and games. Participants focus on four sports over three weeks each, ending with a finale game, while developing skills and discovering the sports they love.
Tuesdays
STEM Fundamentals using LEGO® Materials: Pokemon Trainers
Grades K-4 | 4-5:30pm
Members: $330 | Non-Members: $370
Dates: Jan. 27-May 12 | No class 3/17, 4/7
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join Play-Well instructors to build Pokémon, rescue Pikachu, explore the S.S. Anne, and battle to become Pokémon Master in this fun, hands-on adventure.
Wednesdays
Mindful Cooks: An Empowering cooking Class For The Mind + Body
Grades K-4 | 4-5:15pm
Members: $360 | Non-Members: $400
Dates: Jan. 28-May 13| No class 3/18, 4/1, 4/8
This class combines cooking and mindfulness to help children nourish their body and mind while learning essential kitchen skills through fun, hands-on experiences that build creativity, focus, and well-being.
Code Ninjas: 3D Master Makers
Grades K-5 | 4-5pm
Members: $220 | Non-Members: $260
Dates: Jan. 28-May 13| No class 3/18, 4/1, 4/8
Watch your child transform from a thinker into a maker! 3D MasterMakers introduces kids to TinkerCAD, an elementary version of computer aided design software, where they’ll learn how to design objects, build models, and bring their imaginations to life. Help your child stand apart by introducing them to real-world digital design used by architects, engineers, and innovators. It’s fun, creative, structured, and skill-building.
Super Soccer Stars
Grades K-3 | 4-5pm
Members: $297 | Non-Members: $325
Dates: Jan. 28-May 13| No class 3/18, 4/1, 4/8
The Soccer Stars program builds children’s skills through fun games, technical practice, and group activities. Classes focus on confidence, ball control, teamwork, and familiarity with the space through high-repetition ball activities in a game setting. Open to children with or without prior soccer experience.
Thursdays
Play On! Drama Class
Grades K-4 | 4-5pm
Members: $300 | Non-Members: $340
Dates: Jan. 29-May 14 | No Class 3/19, 4/2, 4/9
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 and immerse themselves in his words and themes.
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Amazing Athletes Sport Discovery
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesExplore, learn, develop, and play with Amazing Athletes Sport Discovery! This program is designed to empower kids to discover their inner athlete & love of sport. Together, we explore four sports with 3 weeks of concentrated play, practice, and a ‘finale’ game for each. Your amazing athlete will have the opportunity to develop skills with practice, apply what they’ve learned with confidence, have fun with gameplay, and discover sports they love! Featured sports for the spring session include Dodgeball, Handball, Hockey, and Volleyball.
Mindful Cooks | K – 5th
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThis class empowers children to feed the body and the 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.
Pokémon Trainers using LEGO® Materials | K – 4TH
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCalling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!!
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.