After School Activities
After school activities are an important part of community life at Summit Academy. They offer an opportunity for our students to explore their talents and interests while having a place to practice social and teamwork skills. The team sports and activities we offer vary depending on students’ abilities, needs and preferences. Therefore, club offerings are subject to change each school year.
Below is a list of frequent and/or currently offered clubs. Feel free to contact school administration or club sponsors to express interest in a particular club. This page will be updated periodically as additional activities open for registration. *Clubs marked with an asterisk are either closed or not available at this time.
Chessnauts: Chess Club
GRADES K-8
For beginners and experienced players alike! Students will have the opportunity to play cooperatively and practice good sportsmanship while learning to strategize moves to play the game of chess. Club meets in the Makerspace. Limit 20 students.
Meeting Dates: MAR 12 – APR 30 (6 sessions)
Meeting Time: Thursday 3:15 – 4:15
Fee: $45 (includes t-shirt)
Sponsors: Susan Orloff [contact], Lucas Dumke
Bracelet Making
GRADES 5-12
Students will learn and practice making different types of bracelets. Limit 10 students.
Meeting Dates: MAR 18 – APR 29
Meeting Time: Wednesday 3:15 – 4:15
Fee: $60
Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact]
Tabletop Gaming
GRADES 8-12
Students will build their social skills and strategic thinking by learning to play a variety of games such as chess, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, etc. Limit 10 students.
Meeting Dates: MAR 19 – APR 30
Meeting time: Thursday 3:15 – 4:30
Fee: $30
Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact]
Drama & Improv Club
GRADES 4-12
Students will participate in activities to learn about stagecraft, theatre vocabulary, script reading, portraying emotions, and character development. They will participate in various skits, monologues, improvisations, and drama games each week. No performance with this club. Limit 16 students.
Meeting time: Monday 3:15-4:30
Fee: $45
Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact]
Soccer Shots
GRADES 1-6
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program for ages 2 years to 8 years. Join the best coaches in the business for age-appropriate soccer Skills, character-building and FUN! Club meets in the back field. Limit 20 students. View flyer ≫
Start Date: MAR 12 – MAY 7
Meeting time: Thursday 3:15-4:00
Fee: $150
Sponsor: Clay Harville [contact]
Bowling Club (Session 2)*
GRADES 9-12
Bowling gives students an opportunity to become involved in their high school and teaches good-sportsmanship and fundamentals for a lifetime activity.
Meeting Dates: JAN 16 – MAY 8
Meeting Time: Friday 3:30-5:10
Location: Ten Pin Strike and Spare
Fee: $100
Sponsor: Holly Graas [contact]
ACT Prep (Math)*
GRADES 10-12
Focus will be on Math. Preparation for February 14 and April 11 testing dates.
Meeting Dates: FEB 2 – MAR 30
Meeting Time: Monday 3:15-4:15
Fee: $75
Sponsor: Rebecca Hoffmann [contact]
Gym Time*
GRADES 6-12
Students will have the chance to move their bodies, play cooperatively, and practice good sportsmanship by playing large groups games such as basketball, soccer, and dodgeball. Club will meet in the gym or back field. Limit 16 students.
Meeting Dates: JAN 29 – MAR 5 (6 sessions)
Meeting time: Thursday 3:15-4:15
Registration fee: $25
Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact]
Best Buddies*
GRADES K-4
Lower school students will be matched with an upper school buddy. Each week, buddies will do activities together such as small crafts, simple games like Candy Land, reading books, or going on a scavenger hunt. Limit 8 students.
Meeting Dates: JAN 28 – MAR 4 (6 sessions)
Meeting Time: Wednesday 3:15-4:15
Fee: $45
Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact]
Cheerleading*
GRADES K-6
Show your school spirit at Cheerleading Club! Students will learn the components of cheerleading, work on a routine to show parents, and have fun! Club meets in the Flexitorium. Limit 12 students.
Meeting Dates: FEB 3 – MAR 3 (4 sessions)
Meeting time: Monday 3:15 – 4:15
Registration fee: $40 (includes t-shirt)
Sponsor: Tracy James [contact] Stephanie Cain [contact]
JOURNALISM CLUB*
GRADES 7-12
Calling all aspiring writers! Journalism Club is a unique opportunity for students to share their voices, work as a team, and explore their curiosity through writing. Club members will create articles for both a printed and digital school newsletter. Club meets in the Conference Room. Limit 6 students.
Meeting Dates: FEB 2 – MAR 16 (6 sessions)
Meeting Time: Monday 3:15-4:15
Registration Fee: $40
Sponsor: Stephanie Cain [contact]
AFTER SCHOOL BALLET*
GRADES 1-5
Sponsored and offered by The Louisville Ballet. No registration fee. Registration is currently closed.
Meeting dates: [not available]
Meeting time: Wednesdays 3:15 – 4:15
Registration fee: $0
Student max: 10
Sponsor: The Louisville Ballet
To register, contact Rebecca Hoffmann at rhoffmann@summit-academy.org.