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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 2021-2022 Village registration forms.
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 second half of the 2021-2022 school year:
Mondays
Chess Wizards
Join Chess Wizards this school year for challenging chess lessons, exciting tournaments, fun team activities, and more! If you are brand-new to chess, Chess wizards will teach you the basics and get you playing in no time. If you are a seasoned checkmate artist, they'll show you new ways to let your creativity loose on the board.
Monday, January 24 - March 28
No Class: 2/21, 3/21
K-3rd grade: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
4th-6th grade: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Please click here for the registration form. Submit completed form to Whitney Matsuno.
Mandarin Chinese
Taught by Sophia Hamilton
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades K-3
Click here for class descriptions and the registration form.
Tuesdays
Young Ninjas
Young Ninjas is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental martial arts elements, like blocks, kicks, strikes, situational awareness, basic self-defense, and the all important KI-YAH! Through skill training, fun games, creative challenges, and Pad work on foam targets, children develop self-confidence and learn to enjoy being physically active in a non-competitive setting.
Tuesday January 18 - March 22
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades K-3
Click here for class descriptions and the registration form.
Mandarin Chinese
Taught by Sophia Hamilton
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades K-3 (beginner)
Click here for class descriptions and the registration form.
Wednesdays
Lego Engineering: Mega Machines
Professor Egghead Science Academy is a children's science academy offering fun and engaging science and engineering programs. All sessions of Professor Egghead are brand new and different from the previous session, with all new builds, experiments, take homes, and lessons. Continue the fun each session with a new module.
Lego Engineering: Super Structures
Wednesday, January 5-March 9
Grades 1st-5th
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Please click here for more information and register with Whitney Matsuno.
Thursdays
Egghead Detectives
Professor Egghead Science Academy is a children's science academy offering fun and engaging science and engineering programs. All sessions of Professor Egghead are brand new and different from the previous session, with all new builds, experiments, take homes, and lessons. Continue the fun each session with a new module.
Egghead Detectives
Thursday, January 6-March 10
Grades K-5th
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Please click here for more information and register with Whitney Matsuno.
Fridays
Mandarin Chinese
Taught by Sophia Hamilton
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6
Click here for class descriptions and the registration form.
Young Kings Basketball
Young Kings Basketball is offering a basketball class on Friday afternoons, beginning January 21. The class will focus on basketball fundamentals, intimate game situations, and developing proper technique. Young Kings will help your child master important and basic basketball skills.
10 sessions
$220 per student
Contact Whitney Matsuno to register.
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.