Piney Branch PTO Enrichment Programs

SPRING 2025

WEDNESDAYS

COOKING: SAVORY & SWEET

Just like the name suggests! Each day will feature a sweet treat that will go perfectly with dinner or one savory dish that is sure to become a family favorite! We'll work on learning new baking skills like creaming, whisking, and melting. And cooking skills such as stewing, stir-frying, and sautéing. 

 

 

MARTIAL ARTS

Kwon's Champion Martial Arts School is the longest running martial arts school in Gainesville, VA. They are well known not only for teaching great martial arts but also teaching students to gain better focus, discipline, respect for others, and learning how to listen better to their parents and teachers. Kwon's Champion School has been the leader in teaching and formulating great character development. In this exciting beginners' level program, students will learn the best techniques from Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, Karate, Hapkido, Kung Fu, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu. Students are bound to have a great time but most importantly, they will learn a great amount of discipline.

 

 

ULTIMATE UKULELE CLASS

Our budding musicians will participate in musical instruction and theory as well as musical games, special extension curriculum based activities, musical listening excerpts, related projects and more!

 

Rental Instruments and Music Provided! Students will take instruments and music home in between classes to enjoy. A rental agreement must be signed and instruments must be returned in the same condition at the last scheduled class date.

 

Parents will be responsible for the return cost and/or replacement of any unreturned/damaged instruments.

THURSDAYS

CHESS

Learn chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy (formerly Magnus Chess Academy), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

  

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visit chessacademy.com.

 

 

CREATE-N-SNIFF

Experience the magical world of Create-N-Sniff, where art comes alive with the power of scent! Imagine creating a masterpiece that not only looks beautiful but smells incredible too. Whether it's sculpting a tempting birthday cake or painting an ocean scene that fills the air with a refreshing breeze, this art camp offers a sensory delight like no other. Come create vibrant masterpieces that engage your senses. Get ready to unleash your creativity and explore the stunning connection between sight and scent at Create-N-Sniff! 

 

 

VOLLEYBALL

Our volleyball program is a perfect intro to one of the fastest growing sports in the area. We will work on fundamentals through play, keeping each day fun with games and drills that build strength and confidence, as well as learn about proper rotations and spatial awareness. Our goal is to get each player the most touches possible each day to ensure noticeable improvement and constant engagement. This program is for beginners as well as experienced players, and by the end of the session we hope to be able to play out competitive points. Everyone will have a blast with this great game!

FRIDAYS

CHEMISTRY CREATIONS

Who didn't grow up absolutely LOVING chemistry and all that comes with it? Each week, kiddos will use science experiments, to really get an understanding on how chemical reactions work.

 

 

FLOOR HOCKEY FLYERS

Experience the speed and excitement of floor hockey! Kids in this class will learn the basic fundamentals of the sport in a very fun and controlled environment. Teamwork and perseverance are trademarks of the sport. Modified and traditional game play will enable kids to enjoy the fast paced nature of this thrilling sport! Kids just may play in an NHL type Stanley Cup playoff tournament!

 

 

GLOW IN THE DARK ART WITH KIDCREATE

These projects will ROCK your child’s world long after the lights go out at night. You guessed it, all the projects we create in this camp will glow-in-the-dark! How cool is that?!?!?! We will be working with a variety of different art supplies including clay, paint and other luminescent materials to create masterpieces your child will be ready to show off in the dark!

 

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