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We offer a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities for all grade levels to extend their day At NDA.  There is a participation fee that we intentionally set at an affordable rate to allow for maximum participation.
 
Please make note of the following:
  • Fee includes a snack.
  • ExtendNDA does not meet on school holidays.
  • ExtendNDA starts at dismissal and ends at 3:30pm (unless noted otherwise).
  • Parents must arrange for a pick-up or designate the student to remain in AfterCare promptly at the time the enrichment program ends.
Mondays 2:45pm-3:30pm
Class Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 6/3, and 6/10
Course Fee: $80 for 4 classes
 
Mr. Tormey returns to continue his work with NDA musicians!  This class will introduce students to beginner level guitar technique. We are very excited to note that the guitars are provided thanks to a generous gift. Our students can begin learning guitar techniques without the investment of buying the instrument themselves.  This class is limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis.
Mondays from 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 6/3, 6/10
Course Fee: $125.00 for 4 one hour classes
 
We are thrilled to welcome  Mrs. Donna Napoli-Steele, one of the very talented HS art teachers.  Learn to sculpt fantastic creatures using cardboard and your imagination. This 6-week course will cover the basics of cardboard sculpting techniques while creating unique pieces of artwork. 
 
The following items can be sent in with your child on the first session:
  • Clean cardboard egg cartons
  • Paper towel tubes
  • Cardboard Amazon boxes
Tuesdays from 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
Course Fee: $140 for 6 classes ($125 registration fee, plus $15 equipment fee)
 
Percussion is a 30 minute class from 2:15 to 2:45 that is limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis.  
 
Join us for six weeks of An Introduction to Percussion Playing and Rhythms! This class features a hands-on introduction to percussion playing and how it can function in music. The students will learn how to play simple rhythms on a bucket along with each other and the instructor. The goal is for everyone to contribute their own playing to become a unified band. 
Tuesdays 2:45pm-3:30pm
Class Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
Course Fee: $125 for 6 classes
 
Students will learn to sculpt fantastic creatures using cardboard and your imagination. This 6 week course offered by NDA’s high school art teacher, Mrs. Napoli-Steele, will cover the basics of cardboard sculpting techniques to create unique pieces of artwork.  Artists will be recycling and creating art at the same time.
 
The following items can be sent in with your child on the first session:
  • Clean cardboard egg cartons
  • Paper towel tubes
  • Cardboard Amazon boxes
Tuesdays 2:45pm-3:30pm
Class Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24
Course Fee: $125 for 6 classes
 
In this class, students will learn the basics of Bocce in a non-competitive atmosphere on the beautiful grounds of Casa Belvedere. The girls will be taught the rules of the game and will get to socialize with other grade levels.
Wednesdays 2:45pm-3:30pm
Class Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
Course Fee: $150 for 6 classes 
 
We are thrilled to welcome back Mrs. Anne McKee. She led our first Knitting Club at NDA.  Anne  is a very experienced knitting instructor and former parent of NDA alumnae.  Knitting is a craft where a thread of yarn is woven into a series of loops to create a fabric.  This is a very hands-on program, and students will create their very own handmade masterpiece.
 
Please bring the following items which can be found for purchase on Amazon.com:
 
Wednesdays from 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Dates: 5/1, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
Course Fee: $125.00 for 6 classes
 
DJ Got Me Fit is a 30-minute class from 2:15 to 2:45 that is limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis. 
Join us for six weeks of workouts that are fast, fun and mixed to the latest and greatest DJ remixes. It’s a party for your body! Students will dance and exercise to music in a disco dance environment.
Wednesdays from 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Dates: 5/1, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
Course Fee: $125 for 6 classes
 
Join us for six weeks of workouts that are fast, fun and mixed to the latest and greatest DJ remixes. It’s a party for your body! Students will dance and exercise to music in a disco dance environment.
Thursdays from 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Dates: 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6
Course Fee: $80 for 4 classes
 
Ukulele is a 30-minute class from 2:15 to 2:45 that is limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis.
This class will introduce students to beginner level Ukulele technique. We are very excited to note that the instruments are provided thanks to a generous gift.  Students can begin learning Ukulele techniques without the investment of buying the instrument themselves.  This class is limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis.  We are excited that our course’s instructor, Cathy Ann Borges will be returning.
Thursdays from 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Dates: 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6
Course Fee: $80 for 4 classes
 
This class will introduce students to beginner level guitar technique with a focus on older students. We are very excited to note that the guitars are provided thanks to a generous gift.  Our students can begin and extend learning about guitar techniques without the investment of buying the instrument themselves.  This class is limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis.  We are excited that our course’s instructor, Cathy Ann Borges will be returning.