Say yes to chess! Join Chess Wizards for an interactive, scholastic program where kids will collaborate, gain confidence, improve chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle – their brains! Appropriate for beginner to intermediate chess players, our program includes instruction in tactics and strategy, as well as individual game play. 1 Scholarship awarded once 10 students register

Denver Fencing Foundation is excited to offer our Little Fencers class to thestudents of Isabella Bird. Participants will have the opportunity to learn what ittakes to become a Jedi, a pirate, or a musketeer through an introduction tothe modern sport of fencing. Students will learn the fundamentals offencing in a safe and fun environment. The instructor will providelightweight practice equipment, which is specially made for youngchildren first learning the sport. Come join us for this exciting form ofphysical and mental exercise! 1 scholarship awarded once 4 students register

Full STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) encourages all ages to use critical thinking skills in a way that is challenging yet very approachable. This program is designed to incorporate the core STEAM concepts into a fun and exciting delivery sure to bring out the curiosity in every student. Do you like to see cool chemical reactions, build candy towers, design your own marble roller coaster, build egg parachutes, erupt model volcanoes, fashion bracelets, draw in 3 dimensions, sink clay boats and battle with robots?! Yes, then this class is for you! Extend the day in all the best ways possible with a journey to fun through Full STEAM! 1 scholarship awarded

Put on your ruby slippers because we're not in Kansas anymore! Dorothy and her beloved dog Toto find themselves journeying along the yellow brick road after meeting the Munchkins and Glenda the Good Witch upon their very dramatic arrival in Oz! On her journey to see the Wizard (and hopefully return home to Kansas) she meets the Scarecrow, the Lion, and the Tin Man who are all on quests of their own to get to the Wizard to fulfill their dreams. KidStage classes meet for 1.5 hours every Tuesday after school. Auditions for the show will take place during the second week of class, and every registered student will be guaranteed a role in the production! To ensure you receive all important class updates, including the cast list and script, please double-check that you provide a current email address during the registration process. Once the casting is finalized, we will email the cast list and a digital copy of the script to all families. Please note, you will be responsible for printing the script for your student to bring to each class. Students must commit to learning their lines and cues outside of class time.We will email a prop and suggested costume list, almost everything needed can usually be found among items you already have at home. Class Dates: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 Final Performance: Tuesday, February 17th at 4:30pm 1 scholarship awarded once 15 students register

Come explore the garden with us! Every week we will have interactive story times, cooperative games, craft activities and we will explore the garden as often as weather allows. Bees, worms, seeds, compost, insects, flowers and so much more will be explored each week. rootedreaders.com 1 scholarship awarded

4 Levels of Curriculum for New and Returning Students. Our incredibly fun and simple system for learning piano will have you rapidly playing the chords, melodies, and bass lines to all of your favorite modern songs whether from movies, pop artists, or other musical heroes. This curriculum develops your core musical skills which will accelerate your musical feel, rhythm, and ability to understand music. Electric keyboards, headphones, and workbooks are provided. 1 scholarship awarded once 8 students register

Our professional chef instructors guide kid chefs by providing safe, entertaining, hands-on learning throughout the class, but it’s the kid chefs who do the prepping and cooking! Our class sessions are a BLAST for all ages! When kids get to touch the ingredients and have a hand in creating their food, they’re much more willing to try new foods. We provide all of the tools, ingredients and instruction needed to cook up a delicious, healthy and hearty after-school snack each week. 1 Scholarship awarded once 8 students register

Live from Isabella, it’s SKL! In this class, students transform into skitwriters, actors, musicians, and set crew. Students will work together to create a comedic show with fun skits, commercials, and musical acts! 1 scholarship awarded once 7 students register