STEM CLUBS - A club for kids who like science, technology, engineering and math. Students will perform experiments, build things and participate in activities that challenge their thinking.
TAE KWON DO CLUB - This innovative series of classes is designed to build students' respect, focus, cooperation, self-control and self-confidence in a way that they can easily apply at school and at home. The classes will focus on developing positive character traits, including how to deal with issues such as being bullied, which is often the effect of low self-esteem or self-confidence. This club is run by Mt Kim Martial Arts.
TENNIS CLUB - The United States Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) proudly presents TGA Premier Youth Tennis, the first and only national tennis enrichment program in the country. Students will develop tennis skills utilizing kid-friendly equipment in a play-to-learn style that gets them rallying and having fun right away. Elementary school programs include a five-level progression system. All first-time students receive a wristband, a hat, and a student handbook. Program is taught by USTA-trained coaches utilizing the most current teaching methodology. All tennis equipment is provided (e.g. racquets, balls, pop up nets).
RUNNING CLUBS (Tues and Thurs) - This spring will focus on building running endurance and speed to prepare for the Victory 5k or 1 Mile Run on May 18. For endurance work, we will complete progressively longer runs at each club meeting, starting with .75 miles the first day and progressing to 2.00 miles the week of the Victory 5k. For speed work, we will be doing various fun games/drills. All Running Club members get 1 free entry to either the Victory 5k or 1 Mile Fun Run. Even if your child is unable to participate, they’ll still receive a race t-shirt. You will receive information in May regarding race packets, etc.
CRAFT CLUB - This club is for anyone who loves to create! Students will embrace their creativity as they design and create a variety of crafts that they can wear, use, decorate with, and more! Get ready for lots of fun, learning, glitter, and glue at craft club!
LEGO BUILDERS - Calling all inventors, creators, builders, and designers! Come build awesome creations with us! Using Legos, we will create our own designs and build structures using recyclable materials, building blocks, and many other interesting items. No skills necessary! Skills gained: communication, problem solving, reasoning, developing creativity, and team work.
MURAL CLUB - Kids will plan, design and paint 2 murals for our school.
SPANISH CLUBS (Wed and Thurs) – A fun-filled time learning the Spanish language through songs and games. You will learn colors, numbers, animals and different items from the house and classroom. Join and learn this beautiful language.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB - This club is going to be a fun way to introduce younger students to fun programs like OSMO, Code.org, Chatterkids and many more. Each week we'll be doing something new using some fun and interesting APPS, and programs students may or may not have been exposed to. We'll work together to learn some basic coding skills, fun short videos, picture collages and voice animations. Students should have an interest in trying new programs, being creative and working with technology.
ECOLOGY CLUB - The ecology club will be working together to make Victory Elementary a Green School! During the club meetings students will learn about and work in the school's pollinator garden, learn about Victory's recycling program, and use fun technology to test energy usage around the school!
CHEER CLUB - Learn cheers, chants and a fun dance routine! Work on strength skills, cartwheels and round offs. A great club to build confidence and friendships. Club fee includes a t-shirt and hair bow. Take $5 off registration if you participated in the Fall and won’t need a t-shirt and hair bow.
CHESS CLUB - Our chess club focuses mainly on the basic rules, tactics and general strategies of the game. Children learn the piece movements, piece values and most importantly to make decisions based on those factors. Depending on the group experience we could go far beyond the basics by introducing middle game and endgame theory. We also identify checkmate patterns and tactics like forks, pins, skewers, double checks, decoys, etc. Children are also exposed to chess notation, chess etiquette and general sportsmanship guidelines.
