After school classes are offered at Janney and are open to all Janney students, whether or not they are enrolled in the after school, child-care program at Janney, Janney Extended Day (JED). For a listing of after school classes offered at Janney, see below.
In addition to these in-school offerings, many, many after school classes are offered in the area. Just a few fall offerings in sports (such as tennis, soccer, gymnastics, rock climbing, martial arts, yoga, basketball, street hockey and cheer leading) arts (such as theater, dance, studio art and music), cooking and language are listed below. If you would like to add a listing, please email the link and information to Karen Harris,
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After School Activities Offered at Janney
Fall enrollment in after school activities is available NOW! Click HERE for full details and enrollment.
Other on site activities offered at Janney are descibed below.
Music and Theater
The 4th-5th grade musical is offered each year in the winter. For more information contact Ginny Curtain at 686-7058.
A Musical Theater Performance Class (grades 2-3). Students will be introduced to all aspects of musical theater: acting, singing, movement, improvisation and performance skills. All class members will take part in the final performance of a 45 minute musical written specifically for this age group. During the semester, additional rehearsals will be scheduled as needed. Two mandatory rehearsals will take place on a Saturday. Class size is limited. For more information contact Karen Harris,
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Note Busters Chorus
Notebusters (1-5 grade) takes place after school on Tuesdays. Cost $100. This spring, Mr. Alex, the Director, has put together a show featuring favorite songs from the musical, Grease. Contact Shellie Wood for more information. Registration is available HERE. A complimentary parent chorus will also be part of this prodcution.
Janney Band
The Janney Band is directed by Sterling Scroggins and is open to all 4th-5th grade students (3rd if the student is taking lessons privately.) All instruments are welcome. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8 AM in the gym. The Band performs several times during the school year including the winter and spring concerts, and the Janney musical.
Beginning and continuing group instruction on the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, and percussion are also available. Lesson times TBD. Children who play other instruments are also welcome in the Band, provided that they take private lessons on their instruments. The fee for Band is $400 for the year which may be paid in installments. (In special cases, the fee may be waived by the principal.) Click here to download a registration form. Janney has several flutes, clarinets, saxophones and trombones to lend. Other instruments may be rented at local music stores: Middle C - 202 244-7326; Chuck Levin - 301 946-8808; Dale Music - 301 589-1459; Foxes Music - 703 533-7393.
For more infomation, click here. Questions can be addressed to Sterling Scroggins or (202) 906-0613.
Language
Spanish, French and Chinese classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays (2 classes per week) after school at Janney.
Scrabble - Scrabble Expert and Janney Parent, Stefan Fatsis offers an after school Scrabble Club to 4th and 5th grade students. Some students train for city wide Scrabble competitions. The club meets after school on Thursdays. Contact Scrabble Club Leader Stefan Fatsis for more information. For more Scrabble news, visit Stefan's School Scrabble blog.
Soccer
DC Stoddert Soccer League
Many Janney kids participate in soccer teams through the Stoddert program. There are multiple Janney soccer teams per grade. Teams usually meet once a week for practice and games take place on Saturdays at various locations. Teams are grouped by age and grade. Co-ed teams are for ages 4 1/2 (Spring) and 5 1/2 (Fall) through 19 years old, players are divided into divisions by birth date.Girls teams are formed starting in 2nd grade. All children registered by the deadline are placed onto teams by the Stoddert League with no tryouts necessary.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is offered for girls in grades 3-5.
This nationwide program teaches girls about running, but also about health, fitness, body image, self esteem and community service. It is a 12-week character building program of experiential learning through running. The program culminates in a non-competitive 5K race event which gives the girls a chance to shine and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. The program will meet on Mondays from 3:20-4:45 PM and Thursdays from 7:15-8:35 AM. The program will end with a final 5K run at American University. Cost is on a sliding scale based on income. REGISTER HERE.
Boys on the Run
This running club is directed by Janney PE Instructor Luke Kovacs. Boys in the club work on the fundimentals of running itself by correcting student's form. By making the students more efficient at running, students reduce long-term injuries and enjoy one of the most effective forms of exercise available. Running also boosts self confidence, curbs obesity and, perhaps most significantly, instills exercise habits that can last a lifetime.
After School Classes Offered Off-Site
DC Parks and Recreation Classes
DCPR sometimes offers low cost classes at a number of neighborhood locations. On their website, search classes by the following locations in the drop down location menu:
- Chevy Chase Playground
- Friendship Rec Center – Turtle Park
- Lafayette Park
- Palisades Community Center
- Chevy Chase Community Center
Dance
Joy of Motion Dance Studio
JOM's Friendship Heights studio is located at 5207 Wisconsin Ave (over Paul’s Liquor Store). Fall classes run from September 8-December 21. Youth classes (for ages 1-18) are offered for all ages in ballet, jazz, modern, tap and hip hop and other dance styles. A youth dance ensemble is also available.
Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance
Irish dancing classes are offered for ages 4 and up in DC and Bethesda locations.
DC Dance Collective
Located at 4809 Wisconsin, this studio offers classes to youth in Tap, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Jazz, Break Dancing and other dance styles. The fall session runs from September 8-December 21.
Imagination Stage (see description under Theater listing below)
The Ballet Studio
Located at 4227 Yuma Street NW, the studio offers ballet classes for ages 5 and up. Classes offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Contact Barbara Gaskill for more information.
Yoga
Budding Yogis at Circle Yoga
Located at 3838 Northampton Street NW, near Chevy Chase Circle, Budding Yogis offers yoga classes for children ages 2-teenagers.
Theater
Adventure Theater
Located at Glen Echo, this theater program offers classes in drama, technical theater, clowning, musical theater and my personal favorite... Light Saber Adventures. Classes start September 8.
Imagination Stage
Besides the classes offered at Janney (see listing above), classes are offered at Imagination Stage in Bethesda in musical theater, singing, and filmmaking. Drama classes are offered for all ages and include improvisation, character development, acting, drama and music. Thematic drama classes, Pirates & Mermaids and Knights & Princesses are offered for children in K-1st grade. Dance classes for all ages are offered in ballet, jazz and hip hop. Thematic dance classes, Angelina Ballerina and Nutcracker Ballet are offered for children in K-1st grade.
Music
Middle C Music
The store located at 4530 Wisconsin Ave NW offers private lessons in acoustic & electric guitar, piano, cello, violin, saxophone, bass, harmonica, percussion, voice, clarinet, flute, & recorder. A Rock Band Class is also available. Middle C also rents instruments.
The Levine School
Located at 2801 Upton Street, NW, the Levine School offers group and individual classes for all ages in many instruments and music theory. See here for fall catalogue.
DC Youth Orchestra
The DCYOP offers a comprehensive music education program that serves young people in the greater DC metropolitan area. Instruction is available for all orchestra and wind ensemble (band) instruments; beginning, intermediate, and advanced students, ranging in age from 4 1/2 to 19. Students participate in classes for their individual instrument or section, and also participate in one of 6 orchestras, 3 wind ensembles, 2 string orchestras, 1 Jazz ensemble and/or multiple class ensembles.
International School of Music
The ISM offers private lessons in piano, strings, woodwinds, percussion and voice. The school is located at 5110 Ridgefield Rd., suite 104,
Bethesda MD.
Glen Echo Classes
Various music classes are offered.
Soccer
Kids Pro Soccer
Offers soccer classes at various locations for ages 2-9.
DC Stoddert Soccer League
Many Janney kids participate in soccer teams thru the Stoddert program. Teams usually meet once a week for practice and games take place on Saturdays at various locations. Teams are grouped by age and grade. Co-ed teams are for ages 4 1/2 (Spring) and 5 1/2 (Fall) through 19 years old, players are divided into divisions by birth date. All children registered by the deadline are placed onto teams with no tryouts necessary, and all team members are given substantial playing time. There are also all girl teams for ages 7 to 18.
Rock Climbing
Earth Treks
Located at 725 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD, Earth Treks offers indoor rock climbing experiences for ages 6 and up.
Gymnastics
Marva Tots and Teens
Located at 5636 Randolph Road in Rockville MD, the school offers classes to all ages every day at all levels from age 3 and up. Boys and girls are in separate classes from age 6. A special co-ed trampoline and tumbling class is offered for ages 8 and up. Fall classes run from September 2-November 24.
Silver Stars Gymnastics
Located at 2701 Pittman Drive, Silver Spring, MD, the school offers classes to all ages every day at all levels from age 18 months and up. Classes are grouped by age and there are single sex options (depending on the age). There is a co-ed trampoline and tumbling classes for ages 6-9. Fall classes run from September 4-October 29 (session 1) and October 30-January 31 (session 2).
Chevy Chase Community Center (see DC Parks and Recreation listing above.)
Tennis
Lafayette Tennis Program
This program operates at Lafayette Park at 33rd and Quesada, NW. They offer small classes for children ages 4 1/2 to 13 Monday-Friday.
Martial Arts
Yong Studios - Tae Kwan Do
Located at 4445 Wisconsin Ave (above Neisha Thai), the studio offers for children classes at all levels.
Washington DC Shotokan Karate Club
The Club offers classes for ages 7 and up at the Jelleff Boys and Girls Club at 3265 S Street, N.W. The first month of training is free.
Art Classes
The Children's Art Studio
Located at 4723 Wisconsin Ave, NW, the Studio offers classes, workshops and camps for students in grades Pre K-3. The after school course, Introduction to Art Making, introduces children to collage, sculpture, printing, drawing and painting. Color theory, quality of line, composition, contour, tone and balance are all covered. Tuesdays are dedicated to PK and K and Thursdays are for 1st through 3rd graders.
Artworks
Located at 7847 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda, Artworks offers classes for ages 3 ½ through adults. Classes are offered in drawing techniques. Students start off using pastels and move up to water colors and oil paints.
Glen Echo
Glen Echo offers dozens of art classes in all mediums – drawing, painting, crafts, clay, animation, etc. Classes run from 1 day workshops to 8 week courses.
Language & Writing
Communikids
Located at 4719 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the school offers group language classes in Spanish, French, Chinese and Arabic for ages 2-8.
Jabberu
Located at 4926 Del Ray Avenue, Bethesda, MD, the school offers group lessons in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Italian for ages 1-10.
Writopia Lab Creative Writing Workshops
Located at 3920 Alton Place NW. Writopia Lab offers small group workshops in creative writing for ages 8-18.
All instructors are published writers. Students leave with a developed, polished story
and have opportunities for publication and public readings in local bookstores and
libraries. Weekly program runs year-round, after-school and on Saturday mornings.
Contact Kathy for more information.
Cooking
Just Cakes
This bakery located at 4849 Rugby Avenue, Bethesda MD, offers a variety of courses designed for maximum fun and learning for ages 7 and up. Classes cover all kinds of cooking. Fall class schedule will be available in mid-September. Check their website for details.
