Theater Lab Kids after school showcases the ideas of students with one overall objective - produce original plays using the individual and collective group creativity to inspire a short play (between 12-25 minutes) with settings, conflicts, props, costumes, and characters.

Additionally, instruction is provided in areas of movement, vocal projection/inflection and warm ups, valuing creative ideas through teamwork, and being a good audience.

We also practice improvisation and acting exercises, expressing emotional response, theater games, prop construction, as well as touch on costume, set, and makeup designs.

On the final day of the session, casts will perform their original script in front of a live audience. Students are challenged to be playwrights, producers, and performers in this class while learning life skills and HAVING FUN!

Soo Bahk Do is a Korean traditional Martial Arts style. Students can expect a journey that will take them to new levels of self-confidence, positive self-esteem, mental and physical wellbeing. Children will be taught basic life skills and karate techniques to defend oneself or others from physical threat.

The Knight School is the chess party for the well-rounded kids of America from brand-new beginners to highly advanced chess players. Unlike your typical chess program, our primary focuses are good sportsmanship and fun. That being the case, our students continue to win state championships year after year. Join The Knight School chess party and give your child the gift of undeniable academic confidence, amazing chess friends, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their week!

The Knight School has had amazing success because of our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party.” Our unique model has swept America because it has never been seen before: we simply invite everyone from your school to join our chess team and we use only high-energy teaching methods such as super-fast, clock-slapping chess games, zany chess videos, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands for tactics mastery, chess puzzlers for candy, driving music, hilarious tactics-lesson videos, and Mardi-Gras bead chess tournaments each day we practice. Sign up today!

Little Geniuses is a chess-song singing, laughing, chess-tourney, dancing, chess clock-slapping, zany chess video, puppet show introduction to chess and being the smart kid in class. Kids report Little Geniuses to be the favorite part of their week because kids love our developmentally-targeted, infectiously-fun thinking activities and find them compelling, exhilarating, and extremely gratifying.

In Coach Mercer's Soccer Performance Plan, you'll find age-appropriate training stations, games, and challenges for your friends to copy or beat your tricks. Kids learn how to maximize their potential by understanding the movements required. A 30-minute group skill training is followed by a fun soccer game that allows the kids to showcase their skills. A child's ability to make decisions, solve problems, and communicate is also taught to help them succeed. www.coachchrismercer.com

¡Hola amigos! Give your child the gift of learning another language with our fun and interactive Spanish class. Effective learning doesn’t have to be boring! Build your skills with engaging exercises and fun challenges which include cultural lessons in the curriculum, focusing on oral proficiency and meaningful communication. Embrace the Spanish language and culture and discover the many Spanish-speaking countries around the world. A new thematic unit is offered every semester.

Are you ready to learn super impressive hula hoop tricks and become a hula hoop star!? Would you like the chance to perform halftime shows for NBA, MLS local Universities, and more? In our Mad About Hula Hoop classes, we put the FUN in Fitness. Students in our program will build balance, coordination, stamina, and confidence. Classes are fun for boys and girls and we provide all equipment needed for in-class use. You will be so impressed with all the amazing things your student can do with their hoop after taking our class! Spring 2023 performance date with THE HOUSTON DYNAMO will be announced soon!

Optional Fees:
Optional Hula Hoop & Performance T-Shirt

A variety of sports are offered in Coach Mercer's sports performance class including basketball, flag football, volleyball, softball/baseball, tennis, golf, pickleball, soccer, and fitness. To practice their skills, kids will be divided into small station groups based on their age, grade, and skill ability. In each sport, children will learn the rules and practice specific skills. A certified Sports Performance Skills coach instructs each class. Following each class, the kids will be given the opportunity to participate in a controlled competitive game. www.coachchrismercer.com

Let’s party with Pablo (Picasso, that is). Your young artist will enjoy learning about and creating fantastic works of art inspired by Pablo and More. We will recreate famous works of art like Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, and Picasso's Blue Guitar, all while using various art materials and techniques. These magnificent works of art are sure to inspire your young artist!

Little Golfers 1 & 2:

LG1: Using the school gymnasium or field, our golf classes are held right after school. Designed to give beginner golfers an understanding of the core fundamentals of golf such as holding the club, alignment, posture, stance, short game, and full-swing skills. We teach your child the proper fundamentals of the game. The differences between the irons and woods, putting, pitching, chipping, and sand play are also emphasized. During each class, the children will be able to practice putting and using the driver in groups. www.coachchrismercer.com

LG2: Using the school gymnasium or field, our golf classes are held right after school. Each level consists of five areas of development: FUNdamentals, understanding the Rules, Golf Etiquette and Manners (GEMs), and Golf IQ. Designed to give beginner golfers an understanding of the core fundamentals of golf such as holding the club, alignment, posture, stance, short game, and full-swing skills. We teach your child the basic principles of the game. The differences between the irons and woods, putting, pitching, chipping, and sand play are also emphasized. During each class, the children will be able to practice putting and using the driver in groups. www.coachchrismercer.com


Tennis 1&2

iCan STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) was created to develop creators, thinkers, problem solvers, doers, innovators, and inventors. Exposing our scholars to thought-provoking STEM activities at an early age today sets a foundation for higher learning tomorrow.

iCan STEM is an after-school program that includes the following disciplines: life
sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, social skills,
and health sciences.

We will be learning the foundations required for any type of gymnastics or acrobatic sports.

Tennis 1&2
Tennis 1 is for beginners and will focus on the basic rules and fundamental skills. Learning how to play tennis by creating ideas to help young kids and beginner players have immediate success. Mastering a new skill increases children’s self-esteem and character development. In this lesson, children will learn about pickleball. Pickleball is a faster game that improves players' hand-eye coordination. A pickleball paddle does not have to be bought for your child, but it can be beneficial.
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Tennis 2 is about development. Development of racquet skills, eye-hand, and foot coordination are emphasized in a positive, fun, and reinforcing environment. Mastering a new skill increases children’s self-esteem and character development. In this lesson, children will learn about pickleball. Pickleball is a faster game that improves players' hand-eye coordination. A pickleball paddle does not have to be bought for your child, but it can be beneficial.