Before and After Dark Summer Classes And

Registration Information 

The Summer Term runs on Monday - Thursday mornings from
July 7 - July 31, 2025

On-Line Registration

Begins Monday, March 17, 2025 AT 7 P.M. for Duxbury residents and at 8 P.M. for non-residents

Mail in Registration - Begins Tuesday, March 18, 2025 AT 9 A.M 

To register for Summer Term classes, create an account or log onto an existing account at

ACTIVENET REGISTRATION

REMINDER:  Students must withdraw from Summer Term classes prior to June 6, 2025 to receive a refund of tuition less a $10 processing fee per class.

AGES 18 MONTHS – 2.11 YEARS

Join us for summer fun geared especially for toddlers. We’ll be engaging in all types of activities involving art, water play, music and movement, and stories! Activities will coincide with our weekly themes.  We would like to spend as much time outdoors as we can. Please have your child sun screened and already in water play clothing (bathing suit, water shoes, towel).  Things to pack daily: Sippy cup or water bottle, nut free snack, diapers and wipes if needed, change of clothes. This program will take place in a Toddler classroom at the Magic Dragon Children’s Center and Preschool at the Chandler Elementary School.  Max. enrollment: 8

INSTRUCTORS: HEATHER ALI AND DAWN RANDALL  currently work in the  Toddler classrooms at the Magic Dragon Preschool and Children's Center in the Chandler School. Both bring many years of classroom teaching experience and a love for children to this Toddler summer offering.

AGES  3  - 4.11

Our preschool campers will enjoy weekly themed activities through dramatic play, music and movement, stories, art, science, and sensory play.  We like to spend as much time as possible outdoors so please apply sunscreen to your child before arriving.  Campers will need a water bottle and a nut-free snack each day.  Class is limited to 14 students.  Location:  Chandler School/Magic Dragon Preschool classroom.

INSTRUCTOR: CAITLIN MACCAFERRI is a Preschool Teacher at the Magic Dragon Children's Center, where she has worked for over 15 years, including several years with young preschoolers.  She loves the outdoors and singing every day!

AGES 4 - 5.11   

Welcome to summer camp! Students will be offered so many exciting ways to participate in camp including water play, art projects, fun games, story time, and learning new things alongside their peers. We will be exploring different themes each week and spending plenty of time outdoors so please apply sunscreen to your child before arriving and make sure to bring a hat. Campers will need a water bottle and a healthy nut-free snack each day. Class size is limited to 14 students.

INSTRUCTOR: KELSEA FOSTER, Magic Dragon Teacher

AGES 5 - 11

Plan, pack and create a beach bag full of fun surprises. Create a personalized bag through the art of hand-sewing and decorating with fabric paints. You’ll fill it with embellished flip-flops, sunglasses, hats, and homemade lip balm. Play games with water balloons, take photographs with the sun, and learn how to stay cool with spray bottle fans and ice cube necklaces. The beach bag and all embellished contents go home with you at the end of the class. All materials/supplies included. Campers will need a water bottle and a nut-free snack each day. MAX 14

INSTRUCTOR: JUDY DESROSIERS is a certified elementary school teacher who has worked in Duxbury for over 20 years in Extended Day Programs.

AGES 5 - 11

This class will teach kids how to mix it up using a variety of multi media supplies to create unusual pictures and patterns. Students will work with paints, kitchen spices, rubber cement, string, India ink, glue, paste, leaves, ferns, candles, and crayons. Bring a smock and dress in old clothing. Be prepared to undergo a fun messy experience with great results. All materials/supplies included. Campers will need a water bottle and a nut-free snack each day. MAX 14 students

INSTRUCTOR: JUDY DESROSIERS is a certified elementary school teacher who has worked in Duxbury for 20 years in Extended Day Programs.

AGES 5 - 11

This class is hands on experimenting! During this non-stop, fun-filled four day session of experimentation, your child will take on the role of scientist. Exploring everyday common household materials they will form a hypothesis, comparing and contrasting the results of each activity, while answering the often asked question “Why does it do that?” Our Science Adventure will include Helium Filled Balloon and Rocket Races, Gas Cannons, Volcanoes, Tornados, and much more. All materials/supplies included. Campers will need a water bottle and a nut-free snack each day. MAX 14 students

INSTRUCTOR: JUDY DESROSIERS is a certified elementary school teacher who has worked in Duxbury for over 20 years in Extended Day Programs.

AGES 6 - 8

Join Mr. Henninger, P.E. teacher at Chandler and Alden schools, for a week of fitness, friends and fun! Each morning will begin with fitness stations, followed by a snack break and end with organized team games. Students will enjoy some of their favorite games such as Capture the Flag, Mandalorian, Wallball and more. There will be a continued emphasis on team-building and skill development while participating in a relaxed, fun environment. Please send your child with a snack and drink and apply sunscreen before class. Drop off and pick up directly at the CHANDLER GYM. Class size limited to 34 students.

INSTRUCTOR: RICHARD HENNINGER is a Physical Education Teacher at the Chandler Elementary School. He has offered Fitness, Friends, and Fun to students during the school year and summer for over fifteen years.

INSTRUCTOR: KARINA RYAN has a Masters in Art Education degree and has taught PreK - Adult Art for the past 20 years.  She is currently an Art Teacher at the Sacred Heart School in Kingston.

 INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTINE SOUZA is a certified Elementary School Teacher who has taught in the Extended Day program for 15 years.

AGES 6 - 9

Do you love to play games indoor and out? Join us for this fun filled class where we’ll go on Scavenger Hunts, play outdoor games such as Capture the Flag, Noodle Freeze Tag and Frisbee Tic Tac Toe, and spend time indoors with some favorite board games and card games. Students will have the opportunity to develop problem solving skills and creative thinking as they devise their own games and try them out in class. Max 14

 INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTINE SOUZA is a certified Elementary School Teacher who has taught in the Extended Day program for 15 years.

AGES 6 - 9

Let's get creative with electricity! In this junior hands-on electronics class, students will gain experience with creating their own electronics; designing custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each class day consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on electronics project using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors. Circuit Lab staff will make sure participants create a project that they can be proud of each day. Most class days include a take-home project.

INSTRUCTOR: CIRCUIT LABS

INSTRUCTOR: GENEVIEVE PRATT, Alden Art teacher

INSTRUCTOR: GENEVIEVE PRATT, Alden Art teacher

AGES 8 - 12

Join Mr. Henninger, P.E. teacher at Chandler and Alden schools, for a week of fitness, friends and fun! Each morning will begin with fitness stations, followed by a snack break and end with organized team games. Students will enjoy some of their favorite games such as Capture the Flag, Mandalorian, Wallball, and more. There will be a continued emphasis on team-building and skill development while participating in a relaxed, fun environment.  Please send your child with a snack and drink and apply sunscreen before class. Drop off and pick up is directly at the CHANDLER GYM.  Class size limited to 34 students.       

INSTRUCTOR: RICHARD HENNINGER is a Physical Education Teacher at the Chandler Elementary School. He has offered Fitness, Friends, and Fun to students during the school year and summer for over fifteen years.

INSTRUCTOR: JULIE ANNA O’DONOVAN has been an Instructional Assistant in the Duxbury Public Schools for many years. 

INSTRUCTOR: GENEVIEVE PRATT, Alden Art teacher 

AGES 9-11

Home Alone Staying Safe prepares 9-11 year olds for situations that can happen when staying home alone, from the unexpected knock on the door to the 911 emergency phone calls. This program, taught by health educators from South Shore Safety, covers safety to and from school, phone and food safety, first aid, choking prevention, Heimlich maneuver and street smarts awareness. Please have your child bring a nut free snack and drink with them to class. Max 15 students

INSTRUCTORS: BETTE ANTONELLIS AND DENISE LAIOSA, SOUTH SHORE SAFETY

AGES 9-13

Want to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it?
 In this no-experience required course course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity to build apps of their own design with the support of Circuit Lab instructors. Max 10 students

INSTRUCTOR: CIRCUIT LABS

INSTRUCTOR: AMY SQUILLANTE, DMS Art teacher 

AGES 10 - 13

Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of computer science and coding in this engaging course! Throughout the program, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of computer science and basic programming using Scratch. With a focus on problem-solving and fostering a growth mindset, participants will explore the art of coding while interacting with their computers to bring their ideas to life. Designed for incoming 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade students, this course is perfect for those curious about the world of computer science, regardless of previous programming experience. Join us for an enriching experience where learning meets fun in the world of coding!

INSTRUCTOR: Liam Winters (DMS STEM Teacher)

INSTRUCTOR: GENEVIEVE PRATT, Alden Art teacher

AGES 10 - 14

This week will teach key cooking techniques and skills from sauteing to grilling, chopping to bruleing.  Professional Chef Stacey will share her expertise of culinary tips for cooking with seasonal ingredients of proteins, veggies, fruits, grains and herbs.  Build on your culinary skills while creating delicious dishes - great for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and of course, dessert!  All ingredients, specialized equipment and materials included. Class will be held in DHS Breadboard Commercial Kitchen. Please indicate any food allergies/dietary restrictions at registration. Max 12 students

INSTRUCTOR: STACEY O’BRIEN MURPHY, CCP

AGES 10 - 14

This will be a delicious week of culinary skill-building while creating festive dishes from around the world. Each day, we will use fresh ingredients, explore big flavors and cook complete international tasting plates. Join Professional Chef Stacey for a taste of the world. All ingredients, specialized equipment and materials included. Please indicate any food allergies/dietary restrictions at registration. Max 12 students

INSTRUCTOR: STACEY O’BRIEN MURPHY, CCP

AGES 11 - 14

In this innovative course designed for incoming 6th and 7th graders, students will embark on a thrilling journey of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Through hands-on activities, students will learn to build and code robots using the LEGO Spike Prime set, equipping them with essential STEM skills while igniting a passion for robotics. Students will tackle real-world challenges and unleash their imaginations then witness their creations come to life. Join us as we embark on an adventure where innovation knows no bounds!
Max 15 students

INSTRUCTOR: Liam Winters (DMS STEM Teacher)

AGES 11 1/2 & UP         

This child-care safety education program teaches new and “seasoned” babysitters information on child development and practical child–care skills, basic first aid and how to handle emergencies, and the characteristics and responsibilities of a successful sitter. Students should bring a doll or stuffed animal to class to practice diapering and choke saving techniques.  A certificate is awarded at the end of class. Please have your child bring a nut free snack and drink with them to class.

INSTRUCTORS: BETTE ANTONELLIS, SOUTH SHORE SAFETY