Madison Monday Clubs

These are the Monday Afterschool Clubs for Madison. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Grace & Growth

Club Sponsor: Ms. Serina Sota (District 69)
Developing foundational ballet dancing moves for cultivating gross motor strength, coordination, confidence, musical & self expression, creativity, and teamwork/social skills through learning choreography and performance experiences. These skills are important to have all through life across disciplines and are great to start developing from a young age. Come join to experience the beauty and brilliance of ballet! Students will learn basic, foundational ballet moves and steps, focusing on coordination, musicality, self-expression, and teamwork. We will explore different types of music as we learn simple yet fun ballet sequences and choreography. No prior dance experience necessary.

Adventure Awaits!

Club Sponsor: Hot Shot Sports
Come join us for an exciting and innovative sports experience playing all your favorite camp games like Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, and Kickball, while also being introduced to creative new games such as Wicket Ball, Unzi-Ball, and Slammer Ball.

The Storyteller’s Studio

Club Sponsor: Open Studio Project
Support your kids in our highly engaging visual arts program in an open, playful, non-critical atmosphere.  Kids exercise and harness their imaginations. They will experience drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, as well as art-themed books as a means to self-reflect and express themselves.  Includes a wide variety of 2D and 3D projects.

Madison Tuesday Clubs

These are the Tuesday After-School Clubs for Madison. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Mandarin Club

Club Sponsor: Ms. Li Wang (District 69)
The goal of Mandarin Club is to introduce students to the Mandarin Chinese language and culture in a fun, engaging, and interactive way, helping them build basic vocabulary, pronunciation skills, and cultural awareness through songs, games, stories, and hands-on activities.

Jump, Jive, and Thrive

Club Sponsor: Mr. Morgan Fitzpatrick (District 69)
Each week, students will play 1-2 of their favorite games from PE class at Madison (there are a lot!). As the club season progresses, students will be able to choose from some of their favorite games and activities.

Jump, Jive, and Thrive II

Club Sponsor: Ms. Arlena D'Amato (District 69)
Each week, students will play 1-2 of their favorite games from PE class at Madison (there are a lot!). As the club season progresses, students will be able to choose from some of their favorite games and activities.

Conexión Creativa

Club Sponsor: After School Enrichment Solutions
Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres!  In Conexión Creativa, children will dive deep into the traditions and get a taste of the culture of Spanish speaking nations across the globe, while building empathy and respect for all.  They will also learn basic vocabulary words such as numbers, colors, shapes,  greetings, days of the week and more.  Sing, clap and count your way towards learning the Spanish language.

Madison Thursday Clubs

These are the Thursday Afterschool Clubs for Madison. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Artistic Expressions

Club Sponsor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
"Every child is an artist." - Pablo Picasso. Our art class encourages students to explore their artistic side! Through inspiring projects that foster creativity, the study of great artists (from classic to contemporary) and skill development through learning step-by-step drawing techniques, your child will take a journey into the world of art — a journey they'll be eager to continue week after week. Each student will receive an award on the last day of the session and will have the opportunity to earn belts to demonstrate their learned skills!

Nourish and Flourish

Club Sponsor: Chef Q
Our goal is to use food as an entryway to broader discussions amongst peers about a multiplicity of cultures. We develop curricula that promote cultural awareness by promoting a platform of food discussions that teach cultural diversity and respect for other cultures and create individually progressive thinkers.

Brave Voices

Club Sponsor: After School Enrichment Solutions
Does your child have a “dramatic side”? You might have a budding Stage Star in your family! Our Brave Voices drama class introduces students to the craft of stage acting. During this exciting class, students will learn theatrical skills, improv basics, and participate in interactive drama games. This is an opportunity for students to have fun, express themselves, and interact with others within the context of theater arts.

Edison Monday Clubs

These are the Monday Afterschool Clubs for Edison. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Artistic Expressions

Club Sponsor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
"Every child is an artist." - Pablo Picasso. Our art class encourages students to explore their artistic side! Through inspiring projects that foster creativity, the study of great artists (from classic to contemporary) and skill development through learning step-by-step drawing techniques, your child will take a journey into the world of art — a journey they'll be eager to continue week after week. Each student will receive an award on the last day of the session and will have the opportunity to earn belts to demonstrate their learned skills!

Creative Constructors Lego Club

Club Sponsor: Ms. Tamara Oliveras (District 69)
The goal of the Lego club is to provide an engaging and educational platform for students to explore their creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster teamwork through the medium of LEGO bricks. This club aims to create a fun and interactive environment that supports learning while promoting social interaction among students. Weekly building challenges and free building will be organized to encourage creativity and critical thinking.

Fit & Fun Club

Club Sponsor: Ms. Iryna Kidyk (District 69)
Do a mini workout together – just like a real fitness class (yoga, barre, pilates, walking)! Learn why moving your body is awesome for your health. Discover cool and simple ways to build healthy habits. Explore the basics of health and wellness – made just for kids!

Conexión Creativa

Club Sponsor: After School Enrichment Solutions
Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres!  In Conexión Creativa, children will dive deep into the traditions and get a taste of the culture of Spanish speaking nations across the globe, while building empathy and respect for all.  They will also learn basic vocabulary words such as numbers, colors, shapes,  greetings, days of the week and more.  Sing, clap and count your way towards learning the Spanish language.

Rhythm and Joy

Club Sponsor: Ms. Haidee Fernandez (District 69)
Get ready to move, groove, and grow in Zumba Club! This after-school program combines fun, high-energy dance fitness with activities that promote teamwork, self-confidence, and emotional well-being. Open to students of all skill levels, Zumba Club encourages participants to build healthy habits, express themselves through movement, and support one another in a positive and inclusive environment.

Nourish and Flourish

Club Sponsor: Chef Q
Our goal is to use food as an entryway to broader discussions amongst peers about a multiplicity of cultures. We develop curricula that promote cultural awareness by promoting a platform of food discussions that teach cultural diversity and respect for other cultures and create individually progressive thinkers.

Edison Tuesday Clubs

These are the Tuesday After-School Clubs for Edison. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Adventure Awaits

Club Sponsor: Hot Shot Sports  
Come join us for an exciting and innovative sports experience playing all your favorite camp games like Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, and Kickball, while also being introduced to creative new games such as Wicket Ball, Unzi-Ball, and Slammer Ball.

Brave Voices

Club Sponsor: After School Enrichment Solutions
Does your child have a “dramatic side”? You might have a budding Stage Star in your family! Our Brave Voices drama class introduces students to the craft of stage acting. During this exciting class, students will learn theatrical skills, improv basics, and participate in interactive drama games. This is an opportunity for students to have fun, express themselves, and interact with others within the context of theater arts.

Library Legends

Club Sponsor: Ms. Angela Turner (District 69)
Are you looking for a way to make a BIG difference at Edison? Do you love books, enjoy organizing things, or want to learn more about how the library works? Then Library Legends is the perfect place for you!

As a member of the Library Legends Club, you’ll get the chance to:

• Be a Library Leader: Help keep our library neat and organized by shelving books, creating fun and personalized displays, and even setting up new book sections!
• Assist Your Friends: Help other students find their next favorite book since you will be so knowledgeable.
• Learn Behind-the-Scenes Secrets: Get an inside look at how a real library runs. You’ll learn how books are checked in and out, how to process new arrivals, and how we keep the library looking great!

Plus, you’ll be part of a fun team where we work together, collaborate and communicate to make the library the best place it can be for everyone.

Anime Club

Club Sponsor: Ms. Lina Syed (District 69)
The Anime Club is a space for students to explore and enjoy anime while learning about empathy, cultural diversity, and inclusiveness. Activities include drawing/ coloring characters, discussing cultural influences, learning about animators and writers, and engaging in arts and crafts.

Young Entrepreneurs

Club Sponsor:  Mr. Steve Villamil (District 69)
Students will create ideas, make simple businesses, and learn how to be creative problem solvers and leaders.

Voice of Impact

Club Sponsor: Ms. Alanna Williams (District 69)
During Voice of Impact, we will read different works of poetry and recite various poems. We will work each week to write our own creative pieces based on the style of poem we are discussing that session. We will work to compile our favorite written poems into our own published Poetry Book. We will practice the art of performing, we will talk about stage presence and HOW to perform our poems. The club will end in a culminating Poetry Cafe performance event.

Bot Buddies

Club Sponsor: Ms. Margaret Vigneri (District 69)
Bot Buddies is an interactive after-school club where students explore the basics of computer science through both color-coded and block-based programming using Ozobots—small, programmable robots. While building coding and problem-solving skills, students also engage in collaborative activities through teamwork, creative challenges, and reflection. Students strengthen self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and social skills in a fun, tech-driven environment.

Edison Thursday Clubs

These are the Thursday After-School Clubs for Edison. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Kindness Club

Club Sponsor: Ms. Artemis Xidis & Ms. Klaudia Ignaciuk (District 69)
Students will participate in a variety of activities that spread kindness throughout our school and community. Activities will vary from leaving random notes around the school, making flyers to collect and deliver donations, making cards for hospitals, etc.  Ideas for kindness activities will be student-driven. The goal of the kindness club is to build self-esteem, encourage inclusion, boost student morale, and of course, promote kindness.

Spanish Club

Club Sponsor: Ms. Tamara Olivares (District 69)
Children will learn Spanish vocabulary, including numbers, colors, greetings, and the alphabet. They will learn through singing, playing, worksheets, and read-alouds.

Mindful Makers

Provider: Ms. Margaret Vigneri (District 69)
The goal of Mindful Makers is to creatively challenge ourselves by making a variety of crafts—from rock buddies and bookmarks to guided drawings and more. Through these activities, students practice hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and critical thinking while expressing themselves through visual art. Mindful Makers is a fun and engaging club that welcomes students of all skill levels and interests, providing a space to explore creativity and make unique masterpieces.

The Storyteller’s Studio

Club Sponsor: Open Studio Project
Support your kids in our highly engaging visual arts program in an open, playful, non-critical atmosphere.  Kids exercise and harness their imaginations. They will experience drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, as well as art-themed books as a means to self-reflect and express themselves.  Includes a wide variety of 2D and 3D projects.

Lincoln Monday Clubs

These are the Monday After-School Clubs for Lincoln. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Brave Voices

Club Sponsor: After School Enrichment Solutions
Does your child have a “dramatic side”? You might have a budding Stage Star in your family! Our Brave Voices drama class introduces students to the craft of stage acting. During this exciting class, students will learn theatrical skills, improv basics and participate in interactive drama games. This is an opportunity for students to have fun, express themselves and interact with others within the context of theater arts.

Lincoln Alliance

Club Sponsor: Mr. Sean Callihan (District 69)
The Lincoln Alliance is a welcoming space for students of all genders and sexualities to build community and celebrate each other. As a group, we will work to create and maintain a safe school environment for everyone through discussions, community activities, and school events that support and honor LGBTQIA+ students' experiences. All students are invited, regardless of their gender or sexuality.

LJHS Drumline

Club Sponsor: Mr. Noah Pearson (District 69)
The LJHS Drumline is a percussion ensemble that welcomes students of all current musical ability levels. We will play bucket drums, marching music, front ensemble music, and learn all the fun things about rudimentary percussion!

Lincoln Tuesday Clubs

These are the Tuesday After-School Clubs for Lincoln. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Nourish and Flourish

Club Sponsor: Chef Q
Our goal is to use food as an entryway to broader discussions amongst peers about a multiplicity of cultures. We develop curricula that promote cultural awareness by promoting a platform of food discussions that teach cultural diversity and respect for other cultures and create individually progressive thinkers.

Art Squad

Club Sponsor: Ms. Stacey Lowery (District 69)
Students will have the opportunity to work with additional materials and projects not necessarily offered in general art classes. We will alternate between open studio time, organized projects, and communal works centered on building community both within the club as well as the larger school culture.

Robotics Club

Club Sponsor: Ms. Holly Nick (District 69)
Robotics Club is for students new to robotics. In a safe, welcoming, non-competitive setting, students will experience the following.

• Weekly Robotics Challenges: Short tasks requiring coding, design, and teamwork.
• Reflection Circles: Structured group conversations to share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Team Competitions: Small-group projects that emphasize cooperation and shared responsibility.

The Storyteller’s Studio

Club Sponsor: Open Studio Project
Support your kids in our highly engaging visual arts program in an open, playful, non-critical atmosphere.  Kids exercise and harness their imaginations. They will experience drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, as well as art-themed books as a means to self-reflect and express themselves.  Includes a wide variety of 2D and 3D projects.

Lincoln Thursday Clubs

These are the Thursday After-School Clubs for Lincoln. Please note the fee for all of these Afterschool Clubs is $35, which will be added to your child's Infinite Campus account. Activity Bus transportation is an additional $25 per year ($50 for non-current bus riders). Fees are due by Wednesday, October 15.

Conexión Creativa

Club Sponsor: After School Enrichment Solutions
Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres!  In Conexión Creativa, children will dive deep into the traditions and get a taste of the culture of Spanish speaking nations across the globe, while building empathy and respect for all.  They will also learn basic vocabulary words such as numbers, colors, shapes,  greetings, days of the week and more.  Sing, clap, and count your way towards learning the Spanish language.

Strong Body, Strong Mind

Club Sponsor: Mr. Jon Blaeser (District 69)
Students will learn the art of boxing by practicing footwork, punching, defense, and calisthenics such as running, push-ups, and jumping rope. The club will focus on building physical fitness, emotional stamina, and self-regulation through training and wellness activities. There will be no physical contact.

Ping Pong and Purpose

Club Sponsor: Ms. Leah Murawkska (District 69)
Have you always wanted to try playing Table Tennis? Join the Lincoln Ping Pong club to connect with other students at Lincoln and have lots of fun! We meet once a week to learn new playing strategies, collaborate in both singles and doubles style practice, practice teamwork and perseverance. Each session promotes sportsmanship and connection, ending with friendly tournament style games.

Student Council

Club Sponsor: Ms. Amanda Axel and Ms. Emily Ng (District 69)
Student Council at Lincoln Jr. High gives students the chance to be leaders in their school by planning activities, organizing service projects, and sharing student ideas with teachers and staff. Members practice self-awareness and self-management by setting goals and following through, build social awareness and relationship skills by working with classmates and the community, and strengthen responsible decision-making by choosing projects that benefit the whole school.

Drama Club

Club Sponsor: Mr. Benjamin Patton (District 69)
In Drama Club we will explore improv, script work, and devised techniques together as a group. This is an opportunity for students of any talent level to join and interact within the context of theater to build confidence through performance.