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After School Clubs

AABC learners enjoy interesting and unique clubs guided by learners or outside experts. 

Learners Clubs

Every session learners can host a weekly after school club of their choice.

The learners will create the content, invite their friends and guide the club.

Each session you can find clubs in different domains that the learners are passionate about

like Lego Building, Sports, Board Games, Slime, or Video Editing. 

Registration is done every session through the school's Admin.

Learner clubs will take place daily between 3:15 - 4:00 pm and their cost will be $10 per meeting.

Experts Clubs

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Home Lab Adventure

​An exciting and fun-filled science club where young learners will explore the wonders of science using everyday materials commonly found at home! Through hands-on experiments, they’ll discover how science can be fun, engaging, and spark their curiosity in creative ways.

The club will be guided by Moran Raveh Resh, a highly experienced science educator. Moran brings extensive expertise from her previous work at the Davidson Institute of Science Education, the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science. 

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Chess

The club will focus on teaching Chess tactics and strategy, common mistakes, and position analysis alongside practice and game reviews. 

The club will be guided by

Danilo Cuellar, an acclaimed Chess player for many years, who teaches and coaches kids and adults.

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Culinary Creations

We will learn about healthy-lifestyle, the importance of where food comes from, and why eating fresh is best for a healthy body. We will experience gardening, games and cooking with fresh, natural foods that we will eat or take home.

The club will be guided by Stacey Antine, the founder of HealthBarn USA, the leader in proven, hands-on healthy-lifestyle education for children and families. 

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Fashion Glow-up

Tired of your old clothes? Wish they had more style, personality, and you in them?

Join our Fashion Glow-Up Club and discover how to breathe new life into your wardrobe! Learn how to upcycle clothing, add your own creative touches, design custom details, and even sew them yourself.

 

This fun, hands-on workshop is all about creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Walk away with one-of-a-kind pieces that truly reflect your unique style — and the skills to keep creating more!​

 

The club will be guided by Rakefet Krochmal, an educator with a Master of Applied Geography in Resource and Environmental Studies, a specialist in Environmental education and creativity, and a multidisciplinary artist with more than 20 years of experience working with kids.     

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Wilderness Survival Skills

Learn how to survive in the wild!  We will cover the basics of wilderness survival skills through a series of games, crafts, and challenges.  Each session will cover new skills that will inspire creativity, confidence, and respect for Mother Nature.

 

The clib will be led by Zach Fisher, the founder of Vulpes Wild Arts, a survival school in Northern New Jersey.  Zach has been teaching and practicing survival skills in the tri-state area for 15 years.

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Dollhouse Furniture Building

Join us for a fun and therapeutic 3D woodworking workshop that will be engaging and challenging. The learners will create their beautiful micro-sized world by following instructions or daring to think outside the box. This workshop will help develop patience, concentration, logic, imagination, and fine motor skills.
 

The club will be led by Dana Elraviv, an Interior Designer and Feng Shui expert with over 25 years of experience.

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Soccer

The club offers fun-filled games that help refine gross motor skills, social awareness, and listening skills. Activities continue to develop fundamental soccer skills such as dribbling with their heads up, changing directions, and spatial awareness. 

The club will be guided by Excellence Soccer Touch, a professional soccer training and development program provider. 

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Hair Braiding

Join us to explore the art of hair braiding, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills.

From basic styles to more intricate designs, this club is perfect for creative kids who love hair styling and want to learn new techniques!


The club will be led by Moran Stern, an architect and designer who is a self-taught hair and braiding stylist. Moran has years of experience teaching beginners and advanced students, helping everyone, kids and adults, master the craft of braiding and unlocking their full creative potential.

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Sewing

We will introduce sewing craftsmanship from the very basics, and in addition to lots of fun and acquiring experience, we will develop creative process, fine motor skills, and concentration.

 

The club will be guided by Kia Scott, a self-taught seamstress with 12 years of experience running an after-school enrichment program, 1x1 lessons, and creating unique custom clothing.

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Drawing and Painting Nature

In this club learners will explore nature through art. The learners will have experiences drawing and painting, and will work from the three most often used modes of inspiration - working from life, from reference images, and from their imagination.  Subjects will include birds, animals, the landscape, and still life based on nature elements.  

 

This club will be guided by Marie Antonelli, a guide with a love of nature and many years of experience in art education. Marie holds degrees in art and art teaching from Yale University and The School of Visual Arts.

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Capoeira

We will learn the principles of this Afro-Brazilian martial art. It combines movement and ideas from different martial arts, music, dance-like steps, and acrobatics. ​

The club will be guided by Rotem Hornedo, who has taught and trained Capoeira for over 22 years and was the Israeli Female National Champion in 2016. 

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Little Builders Club

Building confidence, one tool at a time.

Step into a world of hands-on fun! Explore cool tools, discover their superpowers, and practice using them safely with friends.

Clogged bathroom sink? Loose door handle? Wobbly chair? Or maybe your room could use a fresh look? In this club, you’ll learn how to measure, hammer, screw, paint, and fix everyday problems while building projects you can be proud of. You’ll pick up handy skills to help your parents at home and see how fun it can be to take care of your own space.

The club will be guided by Pavel Chaploutskiy, a learner's father with over 20 years of hands-on experience in construction and house maintenance. Pavel makes learning tools exciting, safe, and confidence-boosting—showing kids how minor fixes can make a big difference.

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Way of the warrior 

Step into the world of confidence, focus, and fun with an exciting club that blends traditional karate fundamentals with powerful lessons in self-defense, self-control, and self-confidence — all taught in a safe, non-contact environment.

Students will also explore elements of Japanese language and culture, including learning to count in Japanese and understanding the respectful traditions behind the art.

Each session includes stretching, breathing techniques, and practicing karate moves using soft impact tools. Beyond physical movement the club addresses conflict resolution and emphasizes the values of respect, discipline, and peace. 

This club is led by Grandmaster Larry Barr, a 10th-degree black belt with decades of martial arts mastery.

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Children Business Fair

The club will focus on entrepreneurship and developing a business idea into a product or service to market/sell at the Children's Business Fair on May 17.

The club will be led by Ashley Edwards, a guide at AABC who helps prepare the learners for the business fair each spring. Ashley holds a bachelor's and a masters degree in education from Pace University School of Education.

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Musical Theatre

In this class, learners will be introduced to the core components of musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. Each week will include warm-ups and activities to help build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills, while keeping things fun! We will end our time together with a short showcase presentation for parents

 

The club will be guided by Tori Palin is a New Jersey–born singer and actor with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. Tori performed worldwide with RENT (national and international tours), Jersey Boys, Little Women, Harmony, and A Thousand Faces. Tori is passionate about guiding young performers and help them hone their craft, trust their instincts, and grow as artists.

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More Details

  • The clubs are in-person at the AABC school.

  • The clubs' sessions match the school sessions.

  • Sessions are according to the AABC yearly calendar.

  • The clubs are suitable for both beginners and more experienced participants.

  • All clubs' hours are 4:10-5 pm. 

  • The cost is:

    • $27 per meeting, for a single club

    • $23 per meeting, for two clubs

    • $21 per meeting, for three clubs or more

  • The payment is for an entire session in advance.
  • Clubs will open with a minimum number of students. Spots are limited, so hurry and sign up.
  • Sign up through the school's Admin.

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