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Slime & Stories (K-5)

Each week, Mr. Ayers will begin the class by engaging participants in a work of children's literature. When the story is over, the fun is just beginning! Students will be provided a different sensory experience each week that ties into the book. Participants should bring a big t-shirt from home to cover their uniform, because things may get MESSY, which is probably the most fun of all. Students will bring home their creations (contained and sealed) at the end of each class to enjoy, with permission, of course.

• Materials Fee: $125
• Instructor: Mr. John Ayers
• 용량: 20

Action Sports (K-5)

Lace up your sneakers and unleash your inner athlete in this high-energy, action-packed Beyond the Bell class for Grades K–5 at The Buckley School! From the fast-paced thrill of Quick Stix—a kid-friendly twist on lacrosse—to the heart-pounding excitement of GaGa Ball, students will build strength, speed, and strategy while having a blast. Master the art of Frisbee Golf and Ultimate Frisbee, perfect your aim with Funnel Ball, and challenge your mind and body with real-world Orienteering adventures. Every session is a new journey through teamwork, movement, and fun. Whether you're dodging, striking, jumping, or navigating, this dynamic program is designed to develop athletic skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of active play in a wildly fun, supportive environment. Athletes will bring all equipment home at the end of the session! The game is on—don’t miss out!

• 재료 요금: $75
• Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Levitt
• 용량: 20

Getting Crafty (K-2)

Calling all crafters! Join Miss Brown for a fun filled afternoon of relaxation and creativity. Participants will be able to hone their fine motor skills and practice using school materials while cutting, gluing, painting, pasting and assembling their own treasures while socializing with peers.

• Instructor: Miss Whitney Brown
• Materials Fee: $80
• Capacity: 12

Science Thru Star Wars and Marvel (2-5)

Science isn't ALL fiction! Join Mr. Fox to explore STEM in this exciting and interactive class that draws on what students already know from their favorite galaxy far, far away and the Marvel Universe to expand their knowledge and understanding of scientific principles. Together, we will investigate how lightsabers work, if traveling at lightspeed is possible, what exactly is the force, and so much more! Let's join together to see if we might beat Han Solo and complete the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs!

Prior knowledge is not a prerequisite to this SUPER powered course.

• Instructor: Mr. Jeremy Fox
• 재료 요금: $25
• Capacity: 12

Sewing (K-5)

Miss Shannon의 재봉 학교와 함께 바느질과 자수를 건네는 법을 배우십시오. 모든 프로젝트는 버튼에 바느질하는 법을 배우는 것부터 시작하여 다양한 바느질 기술을 가르칩니다. 모든 재료, 소모품 및 봉제 키트가 포함되어 있습니다.

• Instructor: TBD from Miss Shannon's Sewing School
• Materials Fee: $70
• Capacity: 12

GGG (1-3)

This program will cover many of the games and activities that we study in physical education. Students will play a variety of sports while working on skill development, sportsmanship, and team work. This program is designed for the children to find success while having fun!

• Instructor: Coach John Holland
• Materials Fee: $0
• 용량: 20

TechKids: Game Design & Coding (K-2)

Students will learn how to design and modify their own exciting arcade-style video games using Scratch, Hopscotch, Code.org, and more! They will learn how to control characters, objects, and outcomes in their games as they increase the difficulty level and add more features.Create your own animations, programs, and games with MIT’s Scratch, Code.org, Box Island, and more! Computer programming helps with brain development, math skills, and logic, and is tons of fun!

• Instructor: P.A.E.
• Materials Fee: $0
• Capacity: 14

Dare to Draw (1-3)

Sharpen your pencils and ignite your imagination! Ms. Richards is excited to share her love of art and literature in this fun and heartfelt program. Each week, a fresh and engaging children’s book will be presented, followed by a step-by-step drawing activity inspired by the beloved story. In a warm, tranquil learning atmosphere, technical expertise will be emphasized and creativity encouraged. Students will build a diverse portfolio of their masterpieces to take home and cherish for years to come.

• Materials Fee $65
• Instructor: Ms. Kylene Richards
• 용량: 20

Intermediate Chess & Board Games (3-5)

세 번째부터 다섯 번째 학년까지 체스 기술을 연마하고 싶습니까? 초등학생들에게 체스의 기초를 가르치는 흥미 진진한 농축 프로그램에 Fox 씨와 함께하십시오. 학생들은 집중력과 전략적 사고력을 향상시킬 것입니다. 수업 시간에는 안내 교육뿐만 아니라 다른 상대를 플레이 할 수있는 기회, 체스와 전략과 논리의 다른 게임을 번갈아 가며 사용할 수있는 기회가 포함됩니다.

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: Mr. Jeremy Fox
• Capacity: 12

Fun Fitness (K-2)

Join Coach Cole for an afternoon filled with fun and fitness. Favorite games will be explored each week with an emphasis on keeping active and creating a kind and inclusive playground community.

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: Coach Susan Cole
• Capacity: 12

Jazz Funk (1-5)

Jazz Funk blends the sharp, high-energy style of jazz with the attitude and grooves of hip hop. In this dynamic class, dancers will learn expressive choreography that mixes technique with sass, style, and musicality. Perfect for those who love to perform and want to build both skill and stage presence.

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: Ms. Adi Licht
• 용량: 20

Rocket Science & ChemKids (K-2)

Ready, set, blast off! Explore the universe as we launch everything from Film Canister Rockets to Water Bottle Blasters, Hoopster gliders, and much more! Our adventures will take us through the solar system and beyond as we learn about comets, constellations, and our galaxy! This class is out of this world! Chemistry is amazing! Conduct physical and chemical experiments and learn what makes them work. Investigate acids and bases, polymers, static electricity, and so much more! You’ll learn about atoms and the Periodic Table through fun experiments including Elephant Toothpaste, insta-snow, and a Mentos-Coke explosion! Chemistry has never been so fun!

• 재료 요금: $25
• Instructor: P.A.E.
• Capacity: 14

Newsroom Ninjas (3-5)

In our journalism class, students will develop essential skills in typing, writing, and communication, including interviewing techniques. They’ll also learn to design eye-catching layouts using Canva. By the end of the course, your child will proudly contribute to creating our lower school newspaper, building confidence and teamwork along the way.

• 재료 요금: $25
• Instructor: Miss Whitney Brown
• Capacity: 16

Reader's Theater (K-2)

Reader's Theatre is a low stress and high engagement strategy for developing oral reading fluency through performing stories. Students will be assigned parts from teacher selected scripts created from familiar children's literature, fables and fairytales and practice reading them aloud to improve accuracy, speed and expression. Performing a script helps students gain a deeper understanding of text, character and plot. Reader's Theatre also includes components of social and emotional learning as students collaborate to bring a script to life, fostering teamwork, communication and compromise. The interactive and dramatic nature of this work tends to captivate students and make reading a more enjoyable experience. Studies show that participating in this kind performance also boosts students' confidence in public speaking and presentation skills. Win! Win! Win! Rehearsal and performances will all happen during Beyond the Bell program time and students may share their work with each other or Buckley faculty and staff to keep the focus on the process of reading and not the product of performance

• 재료 요금: $25
• Instructor: Mrs. Roslyn Perez
• Capacity: 12

Backgammon (2-5)

Set sail on a math-filled treasure hunt that teaches kids to play one of the world's most beloved strategy games, backgammon! Two intrepid sailors race around the Bay of Gammon in search of glory, encountering magical creatures and fun challenges at every turn. Along the way, students learn probability, and statistics, all while having a blast.

Milestone: Playing a full game of backgammon with a beginner's understanding of probability and statistics.

Academic Skills: Pattern Recognition, Deductive Reasoning, Addition & Subtraction

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: Chess at Three
• Capacity: 14

Ceramics (K-5)

Using various hand-building techniques, students will create ceramic sculptures and vessels, inspired by some of their favorite literary, cartoon, or their own original character creations. Their sculpted pieces will glazed, fired in a kiln, and return at the end of the term.

• Materials Fee: $362
• Instructor: TBD from Little Yellow House Art
• Capacity: 14

Dungeons & Dragons (4-5)

Our D&D experience is a fun filled adventure spent making new friends and role playing a heroic character while cooperative storytelling inside a choose your own adventure style game. We'll explore critical thinking and logic skills in order to traverse puzzles and realistic scenarios in an ever-expanding adventure. We'll learn to play a game that involves imagination, acting, reading, and creative writing. By the end of the session, players know how to play the world-famous roleplaying game: Dungeons & Dragons!

Come join us! Be a hero, adventure with friends and find treasures!

• 재료비: $20
• Instructor: Mr. Matthew Poage
• Capacity: 10

Hip-Hop (K-2)

This fun, high-energy class introduces young dancers to the basics of hip hop in an upbeat and encouraging environment. Students will learn age-appropriate moves, build rhythm and coordination, and gain confidence as they groove to kid-friendly music. A great way to get moving, express creativity, and have a blast!

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: Ms. Adi Licht
• 용량: 20

Kids Acting (K-2)

Acting exposes students to characterization, plot structure, ensemble acting, creativity, the art of listening and silence, and following directions all through the use of various theatre games. Come join the fun!

• Materials Fee: $0
• Instructor: P.A.E.
• Capacity: 12

Tennis (K-1)

Designed to enhance hand-eye coordination, listening skills, and gross motor skills through active play such as running, jumping, and stretching, students will learn the basics of tennis, engage in fun games, and understand the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. Players will be placed in groups of similar skill for drills and practice.

• Materials Fee: $190
• Instructor: Henry The Sports Bug
• 용량: 20

Culinary Kids (2-5)

CKA is a revolutionary and amazingly FUN, educator created, cooking program that empowers youth to expand their culinary comfort zones, increase their self-esteem and encourages independence - all while learning standards aligned academics... Oh, and they're having a BLAST while they do it! Be it Math, Science, History, Language Arts, Safety or Nutrition, CKA utilizes an engaging and entertaining “stealth teaching technique” that has students completely unaware they are growing in vitally important and impactful ways. Students may think they are just having fun cooking phenomenally delicious recipes for an hour, but what they are truly doing is having experiences that will serve them well both socially and academically for a lifetime. Please note that the 1:35 p.m. section is for second graders who have participated in CKA before-fifth graders. The later session is available for kindergarten-second graders.

• Materials Fee: $290
• Instructor: Culinary Kids Academy, Chef Danny
• Capacity: 16

Compassion in Action (K-5)

Join Mrs. Levitt each week to do good for both our Buckley community, the greater Los Angeles area, across the country or around the world! In this fun and uplifting enrichment, students will spend the afternoon learning about how they can do small things to help others in big ways before putting that knowledge and compassion into action. Activities in the past have included packing meals for the YMCA, making dog treats and blankets for the animal shelter, hosting a Lemonade Stand fundraiser and painting kindness rocks to beautify a community. All time spent in Compassion in Action is eligible for Buckley community service hours. Do good. Feel good.

• 재료 요금: $75
• Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Levitt
• 용량: 20

Intermediate Hip Hop / World Dance / Young Choreographers (2-5)

This high-energy class builds on hip hop fundamentals with more complex choreography, musicality, and performance skills. Dancers will strengthen their technique, pick up combos more quickly, and push their creativity through freestyling and dynamic routines. Perfect for students with previous hip hop experience who are ready to level up.

In the young choreographers portion of class, students step into the role of choreographer—experimenting with movement, storytelling, and music to create their own original dances.

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: Ms. Adi Licht
• 용량: 20

Ceramics (K-5)

Using various hand-building techniques, students will create ceramic sculptures and vessels, inspired by some of their favorite literary, cartoon, or their own original character creations. Their sculpted pieces will glazed, fired in a kiln, and return at the end of the term.

• Materials Fee: $362
• Instructor: TBD
• Capacity: 14

Beginning Chess (K-1)

Chess at Three teaches children complex subjects through the art of storytelling. Through group classes, private lessons, and regular tournaments, children fall in love with the game of chess by learning from our story-based curriculum, designed to captivate any young mind.

Students learn how each chess piece moves, one captivating story at a time. Our curriculum introduces each piece as a character with simple reasons for moving the way they do on the chessboard, enabling even the youngest students to recall the rules and play with enthusiasm.

Milestone: Playing a simple game of chess using all the pieces correctly.

Academic Skills: Working Memory, Critical Thinking, Fine Motor Skills

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: Chess at Three
• Capacity: 12

Mock Trial (3-5)

비판적 사고와 대화를 좋아하고 열정과 신념이 있는 사람인가요? 이 수업에서 학생들은 논리 및 기타 수사학적 도구를 사용하여 자신의 입장을 뒷받침하고 간결하고 능숙하게 자신을 표현하는 방법을 배웁니다. 학생들은 자신감과 목적을 가지고 걷고 말하고, 불안감을 극복하고, 자신감 있고 생동감 있게 연설하는 법을 배웁니다!

• Materials Fee: $0
• Instructor: P.A.E.
• Capacity: 14

Culinary Kids (K-2)

CKA is a revolutionary and amazingly FUN, educator created, cooking program that empowers youth to expand their culinary comfort zones, increase their self-esteem and encourages independence - all while learning standards aligned academics... Oh, and they're having a BLAST while they do it! Be it Math, Science, History, Language Arts, Safety or Nutrition, CKA utilizes an engaging and entertaining “stealth teaching technique” that has students completely unaware they are growing in vitally important and impactful ways. Students may think they are just having fun cooking phenomenally delicious recipes for an hour, but what they are truly doing is having experiences that will serve them well both socially and academically for a lifetime. Please note that the 1:35 p.m. section is for second graders who have participated in CKA before-fifth graders. The later session is available for kindergarten-second graders.

• 재료비:$290
• 교수자:Chef Danny
• Capacity: 16

Tennis (K-5)

Designed to enhance hand-eye coordination, listening skills, and gross motor skills through active play such as running, jumping, and stretching, students will learn the basics of tennis, engage in fun games, and understand the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. Players will be placed in groups of similar skill for drills and practice.

• Materials Fee: $190
• Instructor: Henry the Sports Bug
• 용량: 20

Student Choreography Lab (1-5)

Student Choreography Lab is a space for young dancers to become dance-makers, crafting and refining their own routines. With guidance and feedback, each young artist learns how to shape their ideas into expressive, meaningful pieces. This class nurtures creativity, leadership, and artistic confidence.

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: Ms. Adi Licht
• 용량: 20

Code & Create (3-5)

Our elementary coding class introduces students to the basics of coding in a fun, interactive way. The goal is for each child to create 2-3 of their very own websites by the end of the program. This class helps build problem-solving skills and digital literacy that will benefit them across all subjects.

• 재료 요금: $25
• Instructor: Miss Whitney Brown
• 용량: 20

Hot Wheels (K-5)

Students will use hands-on discovery and learn through a means of exploring scientific concepts such as velocity and gravity, kinetic energy and more through the platform of iconic Hot Wheels! Our student engineers will design, crash, and test all things Hot Wheels to prove the science of force and motion through play. Through inquiry and investigation, students will share moments of joy, excitement, curiosity, and wonder. All topics will be presented in a developmentally appropriate way. This class will help promote a Growth Mindset and develop critical thinking skills.

• 재료 요금: $100
• Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Levitt
• 용량: 20

Diamond Games (1-3)

이 프로그램은 킥볼, 티 볼 및 야구와 같은 게임의 기술, 훈련 및 스릴에 중점을 둘 것입니다. 아이들은 안전하고 재미있는 환경에있을 것이므로 편안하게 새로운 게임을 배울 수 있습니다. 우리는 손과 눈의 협응을 개발하고 던지기 및 잡기 역학, 기본 달리기 기술 및 타격 기본 사항을 소개하고 검토 할 것입니다. 아이들은 팀워크, 협력, 문제 해결을 배우고 미니 게임에 참여합니다. 우리는 지속적으로 재미를 느끼고, 최선을 다하고, 친절하고 존중하는 것을 강화할 것입니다.

• Materials Fee: $0
• Instructor: Coach John Holland
• 용량: 20

Anime, Cartooning, and Comic Book Creation (K-2)

Cartooning is a great way to learn how to sketch and draw. You will learn to create your own characters as well as popular characters from Disney, Anime, and more! Learn about storylines, design, coloring, and lettering, as you create your very own comic book!

• 재료 요금: $10
• Instructor: P.A.E.
• Capacity: 12

Woodworking (K-5)

This class is a fun-filled introduction into the world of woodworking, specifically designed for beginners. Students will use fine motor skills to forge a strong connection between the hands and the mind. They are encouraged to try new ideas, exercise their imagination and creativity, and are allowed to make mistakes in a safe environment. With the guidance of an experienced artist/woodworker, children learn how to use tools safely, effectively, and (ultimately) independently. Students will have the opportunity to build a number of take-home projects that increase in the complexity as they progress through their session.

• 재료비: $323
• Instructor: TBD
• Capacity: 14

Nature Trail (K-5)

자연을 사랑하는 모든 분들을 초대합니다! 버클리 그리핀은 매주 금요일 오후 산타모니카 산맥의 유명한 자연 트레일에 있는 해안 참나무와 차파랄의 캐노피 아래에서 그와 레빗 부인(일명 포섬 부인)과 함께 학교 협곡에서 탐험, 관찰, 놀이, 스케치, 명상, 자연의 아름다움을 즐길 수 있기를 원합니다. 학생들은 각자 자신의 경험을 향상시키기 위해 선택한 재료가 담긴 자연 도구 키트를 받게 됩니다. 버클리 그리핀과 레빗 부인이 여러분과 함께 탐험하기를 고대하고 있습니다!

참고: 모험심이 강한 분들은 더러워질 수 있으니 여벌의 신발과 옷, 물병, 모자, 재미와 탐험에 대한 열정을 준비해 주세요.

• 교재비: $50
• Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Levitt
• 용량: 20

Brain Games (K-5)

공간 인식을 향상시키고 반응 시간을 늘리면서 문제 해결 능력, 집중력, 패턴 인식 및 시각적 인식을 향상시키는 재미있고 매력적인 게임으로 친구들을 데려 오십시오. 학생들은 혼자, 쌍이나 그룹으로 일하여 경쟁이 치열하지하고 즐거운 방식으로 도전할 것입니다.

• 재료 요금: $25
• Instructor: Mr. John Ayers
• 용량: 20

Basketball (4-5)

Our basketball program is designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of the game in a fun, supportive environment. Through engaging drills, team-based games, and hands-on activities, children will develop key skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and basic defense—all while learning the importance of teamwork, effort, and good sportsmanship.

• Materials Fee: $140
• Instructor: Henry the Sports Bug
• Capacity: 14

Magic Academy (3-5)

Ever wonder how a Magician does a magic trick? This class unlocks some of the secrets to the techniques of magic. Students will gain skills in acting, comedy, and memorization that are essential to a magician’s performance. Students will learn some cool simple tricks using a variety of normal household items such as cards, coins, cups, balls, and rope!

• 재료 요금: $25
• Instructor: P.A.E.
• Capacity: 12

• Since these programs take place after the completion of the regular school day, bus transportation is not available. We encourage families to form carpools, if possible.
• The number of classes held in the Beyond the Bell session determines instruction fees. 
• A student is enrolled in order of receipt of the application. Confirmation of enrollment will be sent via email. If a selection is closed, a student will be automatically placed on a waiting list in order of registration. In case a vacancy occurs during the session, the waiting list is honored. Classes are subject to cancellation if under-enrolled.
• Teachers base their curriculum materials upon initial enrollment, therefore Beyond the Bell purchases are non-refundable.
• Students may switch to another class after the first meeting and prior to the second meeting, within the same Beyond the Bell Session, with the approval of the program director. No changes are allowed after the first class.