Extracurricular activities

ASLP After-School Activities

Basketball Club

Basketball is a team sport that fosters the child’s physical, social and psychological growth. It is a perfect way to develop team work and individual skills. Basketball helps to reinforce the following physical characteristics: strength, physical contact and interaction, memory skills, tactical and technical moves, values and respect for the rules of the game. Basketball helps to reinforce the following physical characteristics: strength, physical contact and interaction, memory skills, tactical and technical moves, values and respect for the rules of the game.
Days: Tuesday and Thursday.
Grades: From Elementary to Upper School.
Price: 32,50€ month.
«Develops skills like solidarity, team work, generosity, effort and respect.»

Ceramics

In Ceramics, students will learn techniques to construct, glaze and fire their pieces. Projects will include both functional (pottery for food) and non-functional pieces (sculpture, murals, etc) and students will develop their own creativity with each project. Clay, like other art forms have therapeutic qualities that can settle and calm children.
Days: Tuesdays.
Grades: Elementary, Middle and Upper School.
Price: 55€ month.
«Clay, like other art forms, has therapeutic qualities that can settle and calm children.»

Cross country

Cross country is back! Students will participate in long distance running and training This means the students will be stronger and better prepared for races. We would like to form a team and have students compete with other students on the island. Cross country provides opportunities to reinforce skills such as discipline, mental strength and stamina. Days: Thursdays. Grades: Elementary, Middle and Upper School. Price: 23,50€ month. «A place for fun, physical development and self awareness.»

Digital Typing

Digital Typing is an activity which uses the most innovative system to learn how to use the keyboard with all your fingers while looking at the screen. Students will master this technique during the academic year and, as well, they will be able to copy any document into a computer three times faster.

Days and grades:

  • Tuesdays: Elementary.
  • Thursdays: Middle and Upper School.

Price: 32,50€ month.

+ one time purchase of kit, 25€ + IGIC

«Activity which uses the most innovative system to learn how to use the keyboard with all your fingers while looking at the screen.»

Horseback riding

Partnering with our local center, Hípica El Sabinal, students will be able to learn the techniques for horseback riding. They will learn how to control the animal’s movement and speed with effectiveness. Students will practice riding horses in a controled environment and develop an appreciation for animals. All ability levels are welcome to join, from novice to advanced riders.

Days: Mondays.
Grades: From 5th grade to Upper School.
Price: 65€ month.

«Develop an appreciation from animals.»

Karate

Karate is a very popular sport and is highly recommended to develop self-confidence, to promote team work and to foster respect for others. The activity focuses on fun, active games and technical learning.

Days: Mondays.
Grades: From Prekinder to Elementary.
Price: 65€ month.

«Excellent mode of physical education that emphasizes values such as respect for your teammates, self-control and playing fair.»

Move your feet!

The fundamental characteristic of body movement, dance and psychomotor development is the ability to coordinate and integrate both body and mind. Body movement provides opportunities for integral coordination through the sequence of movements and memory while stretching and toning the muscles and improving aerobic capacity. The musical atmosphere teaches students to control their emotions and to release stress. Days: Monday and Wednesday. Grades: Pre-school and Elementary. Price: 32,50€ month. «Promotes mind and body coordination in a natural and fun way!»

Model United Nations M.U.N

This activity allows young people to learn about and understand the role of the United Nations. They work on public speaking skills and research important world issues like regional conflicts, peace-making, human rights and protecting the environment. This course also works on such skills as diplomacy and compromise.

Days: Mondays during the months of October through January.
Grades: Upper School, selected students.
Price: Price to be determined.
«Students learn such skills as diplomacy and compromise..»

Soccer Club

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. A healthy team spirit fosters coordination and cooperation amongst children. Through activities and games, the children acquire and put into practice technical and tactical skills typical in soccer. Understanding and accepting the rules provide the basis for discipline and control.

Days: Monday and Wednesday.
Grades: From Elementary to Upper School.
Price: 32,50€ month.

«In the spirit of effort and discipline, team work establishes a relationship of friendship.»

Technology Club

Students will acquire skills in robotics, electronics and other technologies. With the emphasis on forming individuals and professionals of the 21st Century, this activity stimulates and enhances scientific thinking and problem solving skills in our students.

Days: Monday and Wednesday.
Grades: Elementary, Middle and Upper School.
Price: 49€ month.

A los alumnos se les entregará un kit inicial valorado en 35€ + IGIC que serán cobrados en concepto de matrícula.

«Stimulates and enhances scientific thinking and problem solving skills in our students.»

Violin Club

Music helps to develop intelligence and concentration and activates the area of the brain that corresponds to language development. The study of music fosters learning in all areas on a daily basis as it is present in both language and math. It provides opportunities for both musical creativity and expression.

Days: Tuesdays.
grades: From Pre-school (Kinder only) to Elementary.
Price: 32,50€ month.

«Development of attention, concentration, memory and imagination and the coming together of personality and character.»

Volleyball Club

Volleyball is a very popular sport for physical development and team work. It favors coordination and concentration, improves speed, skills and reflexes. It strengthens and tones the body due to the speed and pace of the game.

Otros beneficios de esta actividad son: motivación por la integración, cooperación y un desarrollo corporal armónico; se trata de un deporte que activa la socialización. It fosters motivation through integration and cooperation and develops social skills. The volleyball program focuses on integrating both technical and formative skills at all times.

Days: Monday and Wednesday.
Grades: From 3rd grade to Upper School
Price: 32,50€ month.

«Recommended for physical development and team work.»

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