After-School
Enrichment Activities
Extending Learning Through Exploration and Interest
SOL’s After-School Enrichment Activities are designed to extend children’s learning beyond the academic day while honoring their interests, developmental stage, and joy in discovery. Offered on a seasonal basis, these optional programs enrich children’s experience through hands-on exploration, creative expression, movement, and skill-building in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Enrichment offerings are thoughtfully selected to be age-appropriate for children ages 3–6, with priority given to currently enrolled SOL students. Programs are offered in 8–12 week sessions throughout the year (Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring, and Summer), allowing children to explore new interests without long-term commitment. Enrollment is optional and offered for an additional fee.
Seasonal offerings may include activities such as chess, sewing, coding, baking, art, football, ballet and creative movement, flamenco, yoga, and other enriching experiences. Each program is designed to nurture confidence, curiosity, coordination, and problem-solving while allowing children to engage in learning that feels joyful and meaningful.
Classes are led either by SOL faculty or by qualified outside providers who bring expertise and care to their work with young children. Whether developing strategic thinking through chess, exploring creativity through art and movement, or building practical skills through cooking or sewing, children are encouraged to explore new possibilities in a supportive environment.
Registration for after-school enrichment programs opens prior to the start of each season. Current families may access details and enrollment information through the Parent Portal.
At SOL, enrichment is not about acceleration, but about broadening experience—supporting children as they discover interests, develop new skills, and engage with learning in ways that inspire confidence and joy.
Bahai Children’s Classes
Nurturing Character, Purpose and Service
SOL is pleased to offer Bahá’í Children’s Classes as part of our after-school enrichment offerings. These classes support children of all faiths and backgrounds in developing a strong moral foundation while nurturing a sense of purpose and an early understanding of service to others. Through age-appropriate experiences, children are encouraged to recognize their capacity to contribute positively to their families, communities, and the wider world.
The classes introduce universal spiritual principles through songs, stories, cooperative games, thoughtful conversation, inspirational quotations, and creative arts and crafts. Children explore qualities such as kindness, honesty, patience, justice, and generosity, and are guided in reflecting on how these values can be lived out in everyday actions. Learning takes place in an atmosphere of joy, encouragement, and mutual respect.
Bahá’í Children’s Classes are offered:
· For children ages 3–4, with a parent or caregiver present
· For children ages 5–6, as a drop-off program
These classes are offered free of charge and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
At SOL, these classes are offered as a gift to families and the wider community, supporting children as they grow in character, discover their potential, and begin to understand the joy and responsibility of living a life oriented toward service to humanity.
Children are invited into the real work of the day, caring for their bodies, their environment, and their community. These experiences build capability, responsibility, and trust in their growing abilities.
Thoughtfully prepared spaces allow children to move freely, choose activities, and explore with curiosity, supporting physical development, concentration, and a sense of wonder.