Afterschool Academy of the Arts
Let your child’s inner star shine at our Monday – Saturday after school program, where kids can enjoy visual arts, performing arts, and athletics.
Fun activities
nurturing environment
experienced teachers
AAA is fun and educational.
It’s a vibrant and nurturing environment where your child can explore their creativity, develop new skills, and build lifelong friendships, all while enjoying themselves!
Available Classes
3:15 – 5:30pm Monday – Friday
10:00am – 2:00pm Saturday
Group and Individual Classes Offered
Visual Arts
Photography
Learn beginner photographing techniques. Discover how to capture moments in time.
Acting (Film & Theatre)
Discover your inner Broadway or Hollywood star. You’ll participate in plays and sketches during our classes.
Pottery
Enjoy learning to work with your hands. We’ll focus on basic pottery techniques to help develop your skill.
Videography
Test out your storytelling skills as we learn screenwriting. Then learn how to enhance visual stories through filming and editing.
Painting
Create your own masterpiece. Our classes will focus on basic painting techniques that will help you express yourself on the canvas.
Musical Arts
Music Production
This class focuses on how to use digital tools and software. You’ll learn how to record and edit sounds.
Singing Styles
Review the fundamentals of different singing styles. Come ready to test your vocal cords!
Music Software
Deep dive into the use of music software. Discover your talent for enhancing music.
Voice Over
Get into the art of the voice-over. Learn about personifying your voice and differentiating it among content.
Athletics
Soccer
Learn the fundamentals of soccer such as dribbling, passing, shooting and understanding the rules of the game.
Dancing Styles
Get instruction and learn basic techniques of different styles like ballet, tap, and hip hop.
Sports Club
This fun program is designed to introduce a variety of sports. Activities include exciting sports lessons and competitions in volleyball, basketball, ping pong, gymnastics, and more.
General Arts
Storytelling & Content Writing
Explore ancient, modern, classical, and Biblical literature. Learn about the art of storytelling and the basics of how to write great content.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Prompt Engineering
Get an introduction to Prompt Engineering. Learn creative applications of AI.
Foreign Languages
Begin to learn new or semi-familiar languages through spatial, auditory and visual learning techniques. We have classes available for Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, and Hindi.
Creativity Development
Try your hand at a few different things. Take this class as an opportunity to dip your toes in multiple artisitic disciplines.
Gardening & Cooking
Learn about planting, growing, and food exploration. Add getting hands-on instruction and education on cooking and you’re ready to serve a farm-to-table meal all on your own!
Coding Adventures
Explore the world of computer programming and learn the skills to create your own digital masterpieces. Design Minecraft mods, create interactive stories, or dive deeper into coding languages like Java and HTML.
Build Your Schedule
Choose An Afterschool Program That's Right For Your Child
Basic
This program focuses on homework completion. Teachers assist students in successfully finishing their schoolwork. Afterward, there is free time for students to play with other children and teenagers.
$15 per day.
Group
These are weekly 35-minute lessons with 10-minute breaks between classes. Each class costs $50 per month, with a maximum monthly fee of
$350 for unlimited classes.
Private
These personalized lessons focus on a specific specialty, such as piano, art, or sports. Students work one-on-one with a teacher.
The cost per private lesson ranges between $25 and $60, depending on the chosen specialty and lesson duration.
“This is not your average weekend program. We're so grateful for a fun place for our daughter to learn new things in a loving environment!”
Sign Up Today
- Fill out the form for each of your students.
- Select the classes you wish to participate in.
- Get ready for a great learning experience!
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Do we have to attend Friendship Christian School to sign up for Afterschool Academy of the Arts?
No. We are excited to offer AAA to the wider community! - What if we won’t make every class?
We understand that most families aren’t available to commit to every day. You will only be charged for the classes your child attends. - Does my child have to attend all of the specialty classes if we choose the group option?
No, you can build your own schedule. Contact us to talk through the possibilities!
We are excited to partner with you in your child’s education! At Friendship Academy, we believe that the family, church, and school share in the responsibility of educating the whole child — mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
