Register at the individual vendor sites linked below. Scholarships are available for eligible families. Contact our after-school activity coordinator c/o [email protected] for more information.

The classes listed below are sponsored by the CCES PTA. Howard County Rec & Parks also runs activities at our school; see a list of these programs at their website. There is also a Girls on the Run program that meets twice a week at CCES in the Fall for girls in grades 3-5; see https://www.gotrcentralmd.org/.

Fall 2024

iCook – Mondays starting Sept 16
10 week session at $270 + registration fee
Pick up 5:15pm
https://www.icookafterschool.com/…/clemens-crossing…
iCook Flour Power 🍰 🍮 In this baking course, our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious desserts. We will explore ingredients familiar and new to bake savory and sweet dishes. Students will make Key Lime Pie, Little Orange Cakes, Avocado Brownies, and so much more! Foundational cooking skills will be taught, including proper techniques for measuring, mixing, slicing, dicing, and of course, kitchen safety! We hope to see you in the kitchen soon.


Chess – Tuesdays starting Sept 24
12 week session at $252
Pick up 4:55pm
https://chessacademy.com/collections/howard-county-chess
Learn chess with Magnus Academy, the five time world champion’s academy! We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state & national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.
Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments outside of club time, which may have an additional fee. All chess supplies provided. We welcome all grades and skill levels!
Free Online Extras
ChessKid Gold membership (normally $49/year)
Weekly evening practice tournament
Bonus event with a BIG guest once per season – last year’s guests were Magnus (the world champion) and Judit Polgar (the best female chess player of all time)!


KidzArt – Thursdays starting Sept 26
6 week session at $159
Pick up 5:15pm
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/KidzArtMaryland…
KidzArt is a FUN, art-enrichment program designed to enhance drawing skills and build each child’s confidence. By using our simple drawing method and specialized format, students will learn to focus, relax and think creatively. Our Certified Instructors help students create original works of art, take risks and think outside of the box. Within each session, students will explore a variety of artist grade materials, such as oil and chalk pastels, watercolor, charcoal, clay, copper, textured papers and much more. Younger children practice following directions and using fine motor skills. Older children love having the creative freedom and guidance to further their skills. KidzArtists will bring home a new masterpiece each week with a kid-tested and educationally rich curriculum that NEVER REPEATS!