Salisbury Academy's Enrichment Programming provides choice-based offerings for students as they explore topics and areas of interest that complement their school-day educational experiences. The diverse program offerings support families seeking after-school enhancements for their students while delivering engaging opportunities for students to develop existing interests or experiment with new. Through Enrichment Programming at Salisbury Academy, students are invited to delve deeper into their curiosities about the arts, technology, wellness, and more!
Activities are optional and offered to various grade levels. Space for each class is limited.
For more information, please contact the ASK Director at ask@salisburyacademy.org.
Basketball Enrichment with Coach Foxx – Grades K–4
Friday Class Dates: Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Jan. 16
Get ready to dribble, pass, and shoot with Coach Foxx! This basketball enrichment class for students in grades K–4 will focus on skill-building, teamwork, and fun. Sessions will run from 1:30–2:30 p.m., beginning Friday, November 21 and ending Friday, January 16. The cost is $75.
No class on: Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Break), Dec. 19 (Christmas Chapel), Dec. 26 & Jan. 2 (Winter Break)
Limited spots available—sign up soon to reserve your space! Register Here
Spanish Enrichment for Grades JK-2
JK/K
Tuesdays from 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Dates: Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2
Cost: $150
This dynamic Spanish language enrichment program offers an engaging and immersive approach to learning through storytelling, interactive games, hands-on activities, and cultural exploration. Designed for students of all foreign language experience levels, the program uses proven language acquisition methods to build fluency naturally and effectively. From lively conversations to expressive art and festive culinary experiences, students will develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish—all while having fun.
As the holiday season approaches, students will embark on a joyful journey beyond traditional language instruction—exploring the warmth and richness of Spanish-speaking cultures through meaningful, themed experiences. Painting sessions will allow students to express seasonal vocabulary and scenes on canvas, while hands-on culinary activities will introduce them to celebratory dishes and the language of taste and tradition. Interactive skits, games, and conversations—some with a holiday twist—ensure students feel comfortable and excited to practice their skills in real-world contexts. Each lesson is tailored to individual interests, making language learning personal, engaging, and infused with a touch of holiday cheer.
About the Instructor, Connie Clark
For over 20 years, teaching Spanish has been more than a job for Connie—it has been a lifelong passion. As a native Spanish speaker with extensive experience, Connie holds certifications in TPRS (Total Proficiency Reading Story), TPR (Total Physical Response), and CI (Comprehensible Input) language teaching methods. She has also completed studies for DELE Certification from the renowned Cervantes Institute in Spain. Her goal is to create a learning environment where students not only develop fluency but also form a deep appreciation for the Spanish language and its cultural richness. Get ready for an exciting and immersive language adventure!
Theatre: Top Chef Theatre Class - K-2nd Grade
Wednesdays 3:30-4:15 p.m.
In this fun, 9-week, chef-themed acting class for grades K-2, each student becomes a five-star chef, playing theatre games, singing, dancing, and acting out our favorite recipes and songs about food, from Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs & Ham,” to “Spaghetti.” Each chef will also get to embellish their costumes and help make some props for our performance. Our chefs will delight and awe their audience on the last day of class during their performance for family and friends. .
Cost: $135 for the nine-week session
Instructor: SA Art Instructor, Mrs. Chelby Shay
Wednesday, August 20 - October 14*
*The last class will be held on Tuesday, October 14, with our final performance for an audience of family and friends at 4:00pm.
Raise Your Voice: Musical Theatre Workshop - Grades 3rd-8th
Tuesdays 3:30-4:15 p.m.
In this 9-week class, we will explore storytelling through song. Students will work as an ensemble on musical theatre songs from a wide variety of time periods, focusing on healthy vocal technique, performance skills, and communicating the story. They will also have the opportunity to choose and develop a solo piece suitable for auditions. Students will leave this class with interesting knowledge about the history of musical theatre, skills for using their unique voice effectively, appreciation for working creatively in a group, and greater confidence in front of an audience.
Cost: $135 for 9 weeks of instruction
Instructor: Mrs. Caroline Stephenson, SA teacher
3:30-4:15 p.m., Tuesdays, September 2 - October 28
Holiday Clay - 4th-8th Grade
Wednesday 3:30-4:15 p.m.
In this 4-week course, students will create a variety of holiday themed ceramic crafts, including a pumpkin, Christmas tree, clay wreath, Santa gnome, and ornaments. These works will be fired, and the students will get to glaze the works using a variety of techniques. Pumpkins will be returned before Thanksgiving, and the rest of the projects will be returned to students the week of Dec 1.
Cost: $60 for 4 weeks of instruction
Instructor: SA Art Instructor, Mrs. Chelby Shay
Wednesdays, October 29 - November 19
Canvas Workshop - Grades 3rd-8th
Friday Canvas workshops will allow students to paint with acrylic on canvas! These one-day classes are arranged for students to create two pieces of artwork in one afternoon while exploring a variety of painting techniques and having a lot of fun.
Cost: $35/per session
Instructor: SA Art Instructor, Mrs. Chelby Shay
Choose one or both of the following sessions:
Friday, October 3 (Dismissal-3:30 p.m.) Fall Paintings acrylic on canvas
Friday, November 14 (Dismissal-3:30 p.m.) Holiday & Winter Paintings acrylic on canvas
Soccer Shots
Grades K-2: Fridays 1:30-2:15 p.m.
August 29-November 7
*Sorry, this class is full
Grades K-2: Soccer Shots' Premier Program teaches more mature soccer skills and concepts at a faster rate through more complex game play. Each practice will end with a fun scrimmage!
*no sessions 10/17 or 10/24
Directed by Soccer Shots instructors.
Cost: $150 Registration