Juniper Ridge Community School
Fall 2026 After School Enrichment Programs
After School Enrichment Programs
At Juniper Ridge Community School, we partner with both outside organizations and our own talented staff to offer a variety of after school enrichment opportunities for our students.
For programs held on our campus (all programs except Mesa Bands Rock Bands), students are gathered and supervised by school staff from 3:45–4:00 p.m. During this transition time, students are provided with a snack before heading to their afternoon program.
Each after-school program operates independently and is responsible for its own enrollment, contact lists, and emergency information. Families will register and pay directly with each individual program provider. Please contact the program provider with questions about registration, tuition, or program-specific details.
We are always working to bring new and exciting opportunities to our community! Keep an eye on our social media and school emails for announcements about new programs and registration opportunities.
| Program | Grades/Ages | Day | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Bands Percussion Club | Grades 1-5 | Mondays | 4:00-5:00 pm | $150 per month |
| Chess Club | Grades 1-8 | Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | $10 per session |
| Mesa Bands Percussion | Grades 6-8 | Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | $150 per month |
| Girl Scouts | All Grades | Tuesdays (TBD) | TBD | |
| Enchanted Tea Party | Grades 1-4 | Wednesdays | 4:00–5:00 pm | $15 per week |
| Handwork Workshop | All Ages | Wednesdays | 3:50–6:00 pm | $100/month or $25 per class |
| Creative Writing Club | Grades 6-8 | Thursdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | $15 per session |
| Charisma Chorus | AGES 8-14 | Thursdays | 4:00-6:00 p, | $150 + shirt per season |
🥁 Mesa Bands Percussion Ensembles- Mondays and Tuesdays
Grades
- Mondays: 3rd–5th Grade
- Tuesdays: 6th–8th Grade
When- Begins August 17th, 2026
- Mondays (Elementary)
- Tuesdays (Middle School)
- 4:00–5:00 PM
About the Program
Led by CMU percussion major Paul Dieterichs, students learn introductory percussion through bucket drumming while developing rhythm, coordination, music reading, and ensemble skills.
Students will learn:
- Proper stick technique
- Keeping steady tempo
- Reading rhythms
- Ensemble performance
Participants will perform during the final Juniper Ridge concert of the semester alongside other school ensembles.
Enrollment
- Minimum: 3 students
- Maximum: 10 students
Cost
- $150
Scholarships
One scholarship is available for each class.
For scholarship information, email Paul after registering.
Register
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmHNLwUM3biPh1YPqASYf_UBfdKE0YYaQYYPGmRmcZEkIBIg/viewform
What: Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 4–5 PM
Where: In the Fortis Learning Lab
Cost: $10 a week
Email [email protected] to register
Courage Captains- Tuesdays and Thursdays
Courage Captains combines the spirited fun of sports cheer, the strength-building elements of competitive cheer, and the beauty of Waldorf community. Students will build confidence while learning to move, encourage, and grow together.
Through playful movement and teamwork, students will practice:
- Supporting one another physically and mentally
- Building confidence and self-esteem
- Developing strength, coordination, and body awareness
- Experiencing the joy and value of teamwork
- Celebrating each other’s accomplishments
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 3:50–5:30 PM
Cost: TBA
Please email Ms. Star- [email protected] to register
🧶 Handwork Workshop- Wednesdays
Who
Students and family members of all ages
When- Begins September 2nd, 2026
- Wednesdays
- 4:00–6:00 PM
- Rotating monthly projects each month
Where
Handwork Classroom
Please meet at the northeast gate at 4:00 PM.
About the Program
Explore a different handcraft each month while learning practical fiber arts and creative skills in a welcoming, multigenerational environment. Projects vary throughout the year and may include knitting, sewing, felting, embroidery, and seasonal crafts.
Sessions
- Four sessions per month
Enrollment
- Maximum: 14 participants
Cost
- $25 per session
- $100 for the four-session workshop
Register
Email Sarah Creighton:
[email protected]
🎵 Charisma Chorus- Thursdays
Ages: 8–14
When- Begins September 3rd, 2026
- Thursdays
- 4:15–6:00 PM
- Fall 2026
Where
Great Hall
Juniper Ridge Community School
About the Program
Charisma Chorus is a community choir serving students throughout Mesa County. Since 2019, the chorus has inspired young singers through high-quality vocal instruction in a positive, encouraging environment. Students build musical skills, confidence, teamwork, and friendships while preparing exciting performances throughout the semester.
Cost
- $150 tuition
- $25 choir shirt
- Scholarships available
Register
https://charismachorus.org/
Creative Spirits Colorado Art Club- Wednesdays
Join Creative Spirits Colorado for an imaginative, hands-on art club designed to give children space to express themselves, create community, problem-solve, experiment, and explore a variety of exciting art-making techniques.
Each week brings a new creative adventure, with opportunities for students to discover different materials, processes, and artistic styles in a playful and supportive environment.
When: Wednesdays beginning August 26th!
Time: 4:00–5:15 PM
Session: First 8-week session
Cost: $200 per student
Materials: All tools and materials included
What We'll Explore
Students will have the opportunity to create:
- Mandalas
- Scented salt paintings
- Mirror creatures
- Printmaking projects
- Kinusaiga
- Cubist texture creations
- Mixed-media artwork
- Fluffy slime
The session will culminate in a gallery walk with family and friends, giving students a chance to celebrate and share their creations with the community.
Registration: Creative Spirits Colorado handles enrollment and registration directly. Register here!
Creative Spirits Colorado Art Club is a wonderful opportunity for children to create, experiment, connect, and have fun while discovering the artist within!
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
Session: No obligation but must fill out registration waiver
Cost: $15 per student/per session
Materials: All tools and materials included
Enchanted Tea Party- Wednesdays
You're invited to a delightful Tea Party for 1st through 4th grade students, held Wednesdays from 4 to 5 PM. Join us for a fairytale tea party in the Southern Enchanted Forest, where we'll adventure through the forest, set up our picnic and tea party, and enjoy dress up and a story together while having tea. The cost is $15 a week, and families can register by emailing the address listed on the flyer.
What: Fairytale Tea Party (1st–4th grade)
When: Wednesdays, 4–5 PM
Where: Not specified on flyer
Cost: $15 a week
Email [email protected] to register