join the after school program!
Our program features small-group instruction in a number of high-interest topics!
Throughout 2023-2024, your son can enjoy learning and practicing new skills in Chess Club, Mandarin, French and Frassati Society. Reserve your space with the form to the right or call 617-868-8658.
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Who
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This program is for boys in grades 3-8.
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It is staffed by SPCS faculty.
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What
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An after school program in Harvard Square for boys interested in critical thinking, small extracurricular classes, and new skills.
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Where
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Located at Saint Paul's Choir School in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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When
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3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday every week, school holidays excepted
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why
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We are sharing our atmosphere of camaraderie and our expertise in programs for children.
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unique programming
Join us after school!
Study hall: Mon 3:15-5:00
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Supervised Study
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Monitored by SPCS faculty & community members
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Work groups
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Opportunities to meet with teachers for tutoring
![Colorful Books](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_61159504c4b24999b7177c3ed9ddf4dc~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_710,y_0,w_2868,h_2848/fill/w_145,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Colorful%20Books.jpg)
$200 per half year
Tuesdays
![Painting Equipments](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bffd2dc523024816bb5af635e6650ed0~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_817,y_0,w_3599,h_3489/fill/w_164,h_159,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Painting%20Equipments.jpg)
Visual Arts: Tues 3:15-5:00
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Sketching, painting, and a variety of mediums
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Still-life, action, and creative, etc. compositions
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Expand your critical thinking by reconstructing the world around you!
$200 per
half year
![Paris](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c889ee64911c4253898b347bb6351e43.jpg/v1/crop/x_469,y_0,w_2063,h_2000/fill/w_164,h_159,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Paris.jpg)
french: Tues & Wed 3:15-5:00 beginner
Tues & Wed 3:15-5:00 advanced
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Learn French with ability-level cohorts
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immersive and interactive instructional model
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Recite French poetry and great works!
$300 per
term
![Colorful Books](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_61159504c4b24999b7177c3ed9ddf4dc~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_675,y_0,w_2938,h_2848/fill/w_164,h_159,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Colorful%20Books.jpg)
study hall: Tues 3:15-5:00
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Supervised Study
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Monitored by SPCS faculty & community members
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Work groups
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Opportunities to meet with teachers for tutoring
$200 per
half year
Wednesdays
![Chess Game](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d4c57a128494063263ab6f729596843.jpg/v1/crop/x_216,y_0,w_1069,h_1000/fill/w_155,h_145,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Chess%20Game.jpg)
chess: Wed 2:30-3:15 beginner
Wed 3:15-4:00 advanced
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Led by Chess Master Steven Winer
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Combination of direct instruction and play
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Learn advanced strategies
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Learn moves specific to stages of the game
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Hone skills by playing with other students
$300 per
half term
french: Tues & Wed 3:30-5:00 beginner
Tues & Wed 3:30-5:00 advanced
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Learn French with ability-level cohorts
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immersive and interactive instructional model
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Recite French poetry and great works!
![Paris](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c889ee64911c4253898b347bb6351e43.jpg/v1/crop/x_493,y_0,w_2014,h_2000/fill/w_145,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Paris.jpg)
$300 per
half term
Study hall: Wed 2:30-5:00
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Supervised Study
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Monitored by SPCS faculty & community members
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Work groups
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Opportunities to meet with teachers for tutoring
![Colorful Books](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_61159504c4b24999b7177c3ed9ddf4dc~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_710,y_0,w_2868,h_2848/fill/w_145,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Colorful%20Books.jpg)
$200 per
half year
Thursdays
![Colorful Books](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_61159504c4b24999b7177c3ed9ddf4dc~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_675,y_0,w_2938,h_2848/fill/w_164,h_159,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Colorful%20Books.jpg)
recess & study hall: thurs 3:15-5:00
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Supervised Study
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Monitored by SPCS faculty & community members
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Work groups
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Opportunities to meet with teachers for tutoring
$200 per
half year (non-choristers)
fridays
Frassati Society: FRI 3:15-5:00
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Provides student government opportunities
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Coordinates community service activities
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Study hall to complete homework
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Opportunity for quiet reading
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Board games and community building
![church service](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/029022f5129f48c696ab4ec0f6232f11.jpg/v1/crop/x_847,y_0,w_3457,h_3433/fill/w_145,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/church%20service.jpg)
FREE!
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Mandarin: Mon & Fri 3:15-5:00
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Designed for beginners and those with experience
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Explores topics of school life and culture
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Learn about (and taste!) a variety of food and cooking
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Explore the mid-autumn festival, lunar new year, and Chinese calligraphy
$300 per term
Study hall: Fri 3:15-5:00
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Supervised Study
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Monitored by SPCS faculty & community members
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Work groups
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Opportunities to meet with teachers for tutoring
![Colorful Books](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_61159504c4b24999b7177c3ed9ddf4dc~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_710,y_0,w_2868,h_2848/fill/w_145,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/Colorful%20Books.jpg)