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Learning and growing
The Village is Walden’s extended day child care program. We are open every school day (and some non-school holidays) Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enrollment is open to all Walden School students.
We believe that children learn and grow though play. The Village offers a balance of structured activities and unstructured free play for cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. We also provide enrichment classes for special interests.
To reach the Village during after-school care, please call 626-792-6166 x 176.
Village Programs
K-6 Village
Faculty and staff at Walden understand that children who spend all day in an academic environment have differing needs in an after-school program. Being away from family for long hours can be difficult for both children and parents alike, so the Village is a program developed to allow children to participate in a variety of activities.
Some of our activities include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, homework assistance, specialty classes, quiet time, and socializing with friends. Within the Walden spirit, children will be encouraged to try new activities but will not be pressured to participate if they choose not to. We strive to provide an assortment of activities to spark every child’s interest.
Please click here for more information and the 2024-2025 Village registration form.
Enrichment Classes
The Village offers various classes for student enrichment. These are taught by outside and in-house vendors that charge an additional fee. Some classes require attendance from the beginning while others have a drop-in policy. Village members (those with a 2, 3, or 5 day plans) have priority and pay a lesser fee.
The following classes will be offered in the first half of the 2024-2025 school year:
Mondays
Young Ninjas for Grades K-2
Young Ninjas is designed to teach and introduce children in grades K-2nd martial arts in a creative, fun, and safe environment. New skills, physical fitness, and lots of fun each class.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades: K-2nd
Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16.
* No Classes on October 14, November 4 and 25
Cost: $240
Click here for the flyer and registration information.
Cooking for Grades 3-6
Cooking with local, seasonal ingredients is something we all aspire to. It celebrates where you live and helps you eat a wider range of fruits and vegetables. This class series introduces the concept of eating seasonally to aspiring chefs while learning basic cooking skills, not to mention science, kitchen math, and language arts. Students learn to cook what's in season and become more self-reliant in the process. It's a win-win!
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3rd-6th
Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16.
* No Classes on October 14, November 4 and 25
Cost: $300
Sign up with Whitney Matsuno.
Chinese for Grades 1-3
Mandarín or putonghua is the national language of China and Taiwan. CHina's large population makes Mandarín the most spoken language on the planet!
Come join our Chinese language group, explore the culture and have fun!
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades: 1st-3rd
Dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16.
* No Classes on October 14, November 4 and 25
Cost: $330
Learn more here and sign up through Sophia Hamilton.
Tuesdays
Crazy Chem for Grades K-2
Explore the Magical World of Chemistry!
In this program, children make gooey slime, experiment with different reactions and learn to use the tools that chemists use. Polymers and catalysts are only two of the fascinating concepts young scientists explore in this thrilling trip through the chemistry lab! At the end of every class, they take home an educational toy that extends the learning experience!
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3.
* No Classes on November 26
Cost: $220
Sign up with Whitney Matsuno.
Podcasting for Grades 3-6 (8 Week Class)
Ready, set, podcast! Explore the increasingly popular world of podcasting as this class dives into the world of hosting and recording podcast episodes. Help nurture the budding podcasters here at Walden.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3rd-6th
Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 22, 29, November 5, 12.
Cost: $419
Sign up with Whitney Matsuno.
Chinese for 4- to 6-Year-Olds
Mandarín or putonghua is the national language of China and Taiwan. CHina's large population makes Mandarín the most spoken language on the planet!
Come join our Chinese language group, explore the culture and have fun!
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17.
* No Classes on November 26
Cost: $360
Learn more here and sign up through Sophia Hamilton.
Wednesdays
Chess Wizards for Grades K-6
Practice is key to improving at chess. Play against opponents of varying skill levels, during this after school class. Learn from your mistakes and identifying areas for improvement, to develop skills and increase the understanding of the game.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades: K-6th
Dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11.
* No Class on October 30, November 27
Cost: $288
Sign up with Whitney Matsuno.
Thursdays
Coding for Grades K-6
At Code Ninjas, our proprietary curriculum teaches kids to code through our engaging game-based curriculum that boosts self-confidence and teaches teamwork, logic, and problem solving. Our Code Ninjas gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Our instructors are programmers, coders, gamers, and STEM instructors all of whom are dedicated to building strong engagement with our Code Ninjas.
Grades: K-2: Introduction to coding and STEM development
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3-6: Fun, challenging and flexible coding education for developing minds
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Dates: September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12.
*No Class on October 31, November 28
Cost: $347.50
Sign up with Whitney Matsuno.
Fridays
Acting for Grades K-4
Get ready for lots of storytelling, improvisation, games, puppetry, music and crafts!
Children will learn to use their voices, their body, and imagination to create and tell stories, make costumes, props, puppets and musical instruments.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades: K-4th
Dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 15, December 6, 13.
* No Class on November 1, 22.
Cost: $360
Sign up with Whitney Matsuno.
Chinese for Grades 3-6
Mandarín or putonghua is the national language of China and Taiwan. CHina's large population makes Mandarín the most spoken language on the planet!
Come join our Chinese language group, explore the culture and have fun!
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3-6
Dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 15, December 6, 13.
* No Class on October 18, November 1, 22.
Cost: $300
Learn more here and sign up through Sophia Hamilton.
Pre-K Village
The Village Pre-K program is committed to furthering the children’s experience with the Walden philosophy while meeting parents’ needs for quality childcare. We recognize the distinction between school hours and the after-school sessions; however, we strive for continuity.
As an extension of our day program, the Walden philosophy, policies, and expectations for behavior and staff excellence are in effect during The Village. Excellence, positive communication, caring, and conflict resolution are not just classroom catchwords. We encourage and support the practice of these principles during the after-school program, as well as at home and in the community.