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Kevin Jackson Soccer: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Jackson Soccer Development is bringing a fresh perspective to the game of soccer. Each uniquely designed session consists of group and individual skills, technical training and overall physical development. A heavy emphasis is placed on team building, character development, sportsmanship and a sense of fair play. Coach Kevin creates an environment where players reach their full potential through physical training and skills development while achieving self-confidence and positive self-esteem, from achievement both on and off the field. Sign up for this activity with your former Charleston Battery member because: Non-stop action and fun are guaranteed!
Instructor - Kevin Jackson, the State Director for U.S. Youth Futsal and former MLS player with the Chicago Fire and New England Revolution
Early Readers Book Club: Grades 1-2, 3:00-4:15pm
Early Readers Book Club will be a program for 1st and 2nd graders with our new 1st Grade teacher Ms. Boechel! This program is meant to introduce kids to awesome books for emerging readers, to get them excited about books and reading, and to help them develop social skills through interacting with their peers. Our weekly sessions will include an icebreaker activity, an introduction and investigation to the book, and a full read (depending on length of the book). We will wrap up with a game or craft based on our book for the week.
Old School Gamers w/ Mrs. Benson: Grades 2-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Learn and enjoy playing classic and new SCREEN FREE games that work young minds in the skills of strategy, problem solving, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking! Your own LS Librarian Mrs. Benson will lead you through classic games like Battle Ship, Checkers ,Chess and new games like Ticket to Ride and Catan Jr. are just some of the games your Cyclone will learn and play with others! By the end of the program, your Cyclone will have created their own game!
Chinese Classic Dance: Grades 3-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Fei Xu is the Lower School Chinese teacher, and she is also a 25+ years professional dancer. Ms. Xu will offer a Chinese Classic dance program for the Fall Enrichment 2024. Students will learn fundamental Chinese Classic dance skills focusing on body control, flexibility, stability and Coordination.
Sewing 101: Grades 3-5, 3:15-4:30pm
This after school sewing session is geared toward beginners. In this course, students will learn the basics of sewing and embroidery. Students will each be given a sewing kit with all the supplies they'll need to complete their projects.The kit will be theirs to take home at the end of the session. Imagination is all students need to bring!
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Tennis Anyone?: Grades 1-2, 3:00-4:15pm
Tennis is a life long sport that should begin at a young age. Tennis Anyone is designed to introduce the game of tennis in a format that is fun, exciting and educational. Students will focus on developing their balance, agility, awareness and of course their tennis technique. Coach Brown will provide the students with an hour of multiple games and drills.
This is the best course for those that would like to have an introduction to Tennis that will leave them wanting more! Instructor is Cameron Brown, our very own Lower School PE Instructor, Cross-Country Coach, Sailing Coach and Tennis Guru!
Boys Intro to Lacrosse: Grades 1-2, 3:00-4:15pm
Join PG’s Middle School Lacrosse Coach, John Austen, for this introductory lacrosse program. This program will teach the general knowledge and skills needed to play the high pace sport of Lacrosse. Through drills, games and competitive play, campers will learn about the FUNdamentals. This will include passing, shooting, ground balls, cradling, and defensive tactics.
Girls Intro to Soccer: Grades 2-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Join PG's Girls Varsity Soccer Coach, Hope Walters, for this introductory soccer program! Coach Hope will teach the fundamentals of soccer through various drills and activities while keeping it competitive and fun. She will teach the basics: shooting, passing, dribbling, and how to play defense, while also providing instruction based on your specific skill level. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the top coaches on campus!
Shark Tank: Grades 3-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Calling all young entrepreneurs! Do you have an invention that can change the world? Ms. Dorito is looking for creative minds to present to her their fun and innovative ideas. She will teach our LS students how to turn their ideas into physical products/services, teach them how to pitch their ideas to the ‘Sharks’, and teach them the basic business practices in order to launch their own business.
Boys Advanced Beginner Lacrosse: Grades 3-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Join Coach John McDonnell for this advanced-beginner lacrosse program. Coach John is bringing his expertise from Islanders Lax to PG to advance our LS lacrosse players skills and knowledge. This program will be focused on skill development, as well as offensive and defensive tactics and formations.
Minecraft Club: Grades 2-6, 3:15-4:30pm
Dive into the magical land of Minecraft where your students will become master builders! Together, they'll craft cool 3D worlds and show off their awesome designs. For those who are more advanced, there's even a chance to play around with Command Blocks and block coding found in the Minecraft Education Edition.
How to play? Choose your style! Whether it's on a Windows PC using a keyboard & mouse, rocking an Xbox controller, or tapping away on a touchscreen tablet, the adventure is at your fingertips.
At each club meeting, our fun-filled sessions include Minecraft building contests, where teams can dream up and design their very own worlds. But wait, there's more! We feature cool games like Star Wars Hide and Seek and the thrilling Bed Wars. Join us, and not only will you have a blast, but you'll also learn awesome skills like teaming up, thinking creatively, and problem-solving. Ready to build, play, and learn? Let's go!
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Generation Pound: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Generation POUND® is a youth-oriented program that fuses movement and music to improve physical fitness, focus, communication, teamwork, coordination, athletic skill and more!
Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, kids will learn alternative ways to explore movement, embrace their creativity and ROCK OUT—ultimately building strength, confidence, and self-awareness.
Beginner Baseball: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Join PG’s Middle School Baseball Coach, Zac Parker, for this beginner baseball program. Coach Zac will be leading this introductory program to teach our LS students the basics of baseball. Hitting, throwing mechanics, pitching, catching, fielding and base-running, your student will be taught the all-around skills of baseball.
Edible Science: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
You never know what you could come across in the wild.. is it poisonous? Or delicious? Or both! Join Auxiliary’s fan-favorite, 'Ms. Dorito' for our "Edible Science" program! Students will explore the world's odd delicacies, rare foods and learn what not to eat! Through scientific experiments, students will finally be able to "play with their food". They will also create Edible Science through different recipe challenges to see who can make the most tasty treats. This creative and experimental program is perfect for your little scientist who loves all things food!
*This may not be the best program for those with food allergies
Youth Basketball: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Come out and have some fun while learning the fundamental skills and techniques of Basketball! Head Varsity Coach and overall basketball guru John Pearson has a passion for teaching the skills and drills every little baller needs to succeed on the court and progress to the Varsity level.
If your child is serious about learning fundamentals, becoming a better basketball player, building skills and connecting with the PG Varsity coaches then this is the program for you! Keep an eye out for current Varsity star players, as they will assist throughout the semester.
Girls Beginner Lacrosse: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Join Coach Taylor Blenckstone of South Carolina Youth Lacrosse for a girls lacrosse program! This program is focused on skill development, teaching the fundamentals of girls lacrosse in a fun and encouraging environment. Perfect for those trying to learn a new sport, or current players looking to take their skills to the next level!
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Girls Got Game: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Join Porter-Gaud's own Gretchen Tate and Ragan Wood for this introduction into girls sports! In this program, girls will dive into several of the following sports while competing in a fun and structured environment: Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Track and Field, Golf, Tennis, Lacrosse and Soccer. Gretchen and Ragan have a wide range of knowledge for these sports from playing and being MS and Varsity Coaches here at PG. This is a great opportunity to get a head start on girls sports as they progress into Middle School and can play on their first Porter-Gaud team.
Seha Karate: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
*All belt levels are welcome
Sensei Pettus is back! Sensei returns with this beginner Karate class, you will learn the basic fundamentals as well as self-defense techniques. The class will promote physical fitness and demonstrate respect for yourself and others. You will learn to practice self-control and you will have the opportunity to earn traditional belt advancement.
Belt and Key Chain all provided! Come join us!
The Way of Water: Grades 1-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Join Auxiliary’s fan favorite, Ms. Dorito, for The Way of Water! From water balloons, water guns and slip n slides, you're guaranteed to get drenched in fun in this program. Discover and explore the science behind our oceans, lakes, rivers and much more!
Tennis 101: Grades 3-4, 3:00-4:15pm
Tennis 101 is an advanced-beginner course designed for players that would like to advance their skills and technique. Instruction will center around the preparation, balance and commitment that it takes to be an efficient tennis player. Students will learn to develop their overall tennis game. This course will be for those that will stay focused and have already developed a tennis game at the beginner level. If you have a child enroll for this program that does not meet the ability level they will be asked to move to the "Tennis Anyone" program on Thursdays. If that class is full the student will be refunded. Thank you!
Intermediate Girls Lacrosse: Grades 4-5, 3:15-4:30pm
The Intermediate Girls Lacrosse Enrichment is open to 4th+5th grade girls with significant lacrosse experience. While not a formal team, this program is focused on preparing skilled girls for competitive play and live games. Under the guidance of PG parent and lacrosse enthusiast, Emily Johnson, participants will benefit from rigorous practice, training sessions and strategic play coaching. This enrichment program provides a fantastic opportunity for young female athletes to enhance their lacrosse abilities and experience through the thrill of competitive play in a supportive and structured setting.
Intermediate Boys Lacrosse: Grades 5-6, 3:15-4:30pm
Join Coach John McDonnell for this intermediate lacrosse program. Coach John is bringing his expertise from Islanders Lax to PG to advance our MS lacrosse players skills and knowledge. Must have prior lacrosse experience. This program will be focused on skill development, as well as offensive and defensive tactics and formations. Geared to advance skills and prepare players for a higher level of play. Full pads required.
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Girls Sunday Night Soccer: Grades 3-7, 5:00-6:30pm
Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Hope Walters, and the girls soccer program are bringing back Sunday Night Soccer! This is a 5-week program for girls in 3rd-7th grade who are already playing JV soccer or are interested in playing soccer for Porter-Gaud some day. We will be working on individual player development, first touch, speed of play, and much more. This is a great way to begin to get integrated into the girls soccer program and learn how to Rep the Crest now! The first half of each session will be training and the second half will be small sided games indoors and outdoors. We want all levels of soccer players at Porter-Gaud involved as we are going to play hard, be competitive, and most importantly have fun!
5 sessions on 9/8, 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, and 10/20
The Ed Conroy Basketball Co-Ed Basketball Clinic: Grades 2-6, 3:00-5:00pm
Join Head Coach of the Citadel's Basketball Team, Ed Conroy, for his Fall basketball clinic here at Porter-Gaud. Coach Conroy was named Head Coach at The Citadel on March 23, 2022, returning him to his alma mater. Coach Conroy was a standout cadet athlete from 1985-89 and was previously the Head Coach at The Citadel from 2006-2010.
This is his third year running a co-ed clinic for our little ballers here at PG. This clinic includes in depth instruction and competitive play. Players will be broken up by age/skill level to ensure a level of competition and benefit for everyone. Don't miss out on an opportunity to learn from a Division 1 coaching staff and players from The Citadel!
4 sessions on 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/29
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