
HANC
Serving West Hempstead & Middle School Campuses
Parent
Teacher
Association
609 AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Clubs are back! We are looking forward to enhancing this semester with clubs that our kids will enjoy. We usually have a very enthusiastic response so don’t miss out. Registration will open on Monday, February 27th. Please contact Rebecca Kornecki at HANC.clubs@gmail.com with any questions or comments.
Clubs run from 4pm to 5pm; please be at the front door of the school by 5pm. Children will not be released into the parking lot.
Please only sign your children up for clubs they will enjoy. Teachers will not force children to participate. Children must adhere to the club rules and behave appropriately. If you decide to cancel your child's registration, please note you will receive a refund minus the fees incurred by the PTA.
Please be aware that club registration is only open to PTA members.

SPRING SCHEDULE
Monday
Sports - Grades K-1 (girls)
$160
with Coach Paul
Get active and have fun playing sports and games. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Please bring water.
March 13, 20, 27.
Apr 17, 24.
May 1, 8, 15, 22.
June 5
Karate - Grades K-2 (boys)
$180
with Aurelie Roy
Join us for an introduction to the Martial Art Spirit of Karate-Do (the way of empty hand). Students will learn self-defense, discipline, respect, morale, technique while connecting their mind & body throughout the practice. Balance, self-control, focus but also core strengthening, speed and agility are some of the abilities that will be developed during trainings. Led by Sensei Aurelie (3rd degree Black belt) 25+ years of practice, former elite competitor.
March 13, 20, 27.
Apr 17, 24.
May 1, 8, 15, 22.
June 5
Lego Robotics - Grades 2-6 (coed)
$140
with Bricks 4 Kidz
Students will build a new project each week using one-of-a-kind model plans designed by Bricks 4 Kidz®. Each class begins with an instructor-led discussion related to the model of the day. While exploring principles of engineering, architecture, physics and more, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. *Please note that this first-time club is scheduled for 5 classes only (March and April) and priced accordingly. Once it gets going, parents will have the option to sign up for another round (May-June).*
March 13, 20, 27.
Apr 17, 24.
Basketball - Grades 4-6 (girls)
with Hustle and Heart
Get active and have fun playing basketball. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Please bring water.
March 13, 20, 27.
Apr 17, 24.
May 1, 8, 15, 22.
Tuesday
Chess - Grades 2-6 (coed)
$160
with Ryan Closs (Creative Corner)
All levels are welcome! Ryan will cover the basics for beginners, while also teaching more advanced moves to kids who already know how to play.
March 14, 21, 28.
April 18, 25.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Creative Movement - Grades K-1 (coed)
$144
with Liana Benson
Join Miss Liana Banana for a fun new club. Through Music, Movement and Rhythmic Gymnastics, children will dance the hour away!
March 21, 28.
April 18, 25.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Science - Grades 1-4 (coed)
$95
with Science Museum of Long Island
Presented by the Science Museum of Long Island (SMLI), each class will cover a different fun topic. * Please note that this club is scheduled for 5 classes only (March and April)
and priced accordingly. If SMLI is able to give us more dates, parents will have the option to sign up for another round.*
March 14, 21, 28.
April 18, 25.
Basketball - Grades 4-5 (boys)
with Hustle and Heart
Get active and have fun playing basketball. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Please bring water!
March 14, 21, 28.
April 18, 25.
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesday
Art: Ceramics, Fabrics, and More - K-3 (coed)
$92
with Fun Time Pottery
Taking arts and crafts to the next level, this club will kick off with a Pesach ceramics project, and then will move to fabrics and other materials. Each week the kids will create something new! Presented by Fun Time Pottery in Franklin Square. *Please note that this first-time club is scheduled for 4 classes only (March and April) and priced accordingly. Once it gets going, parents will have the option to sign up for another round (May-June).*
March 15, 22, 29.
April 19.
Backgammon - 2-6 (coed)
$140
with Paul Gurwitz
Whether your child is a beginner or wants to learn advanced backgammon strategies, he or she will have fun and learn new skills. The club will hold a tournament at the end of the season to declare a school champion. Our instructor, Paul Gurwitz, finished this past year as the 4th place player in Backgammon on Long Island and has been praised for his patient teaching style.
March 15, 22, 29.
April 19.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
June 7.
Speed Stacking - K-6 (coed)
$160
with Paul Gurwitz
Also known as cup stacking or sport stacking, this is an exciting individual and team sport that promotes hand-eye coordination, ambidexterity, speed and concentration. Students will use both sides of their bodies and brains to develop important athletic and life skills. Paul Gurwitz has incorporated speed stacking into our sports clubs for the last 5 years and we're excited to add it now as its own club.
March 15, 22, 29.
April 19.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
June 7.
Basketball - 2-3 (boys)
with Hustle and Heart
Get active and have fun playing basketball. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Please bring water!
March 15, 22, 29.
April 19.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Thursday
Sports - Grades K-1 (boys)
$160
with Coach Paul
Get active and have fun playing sports and games. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Please bring water.
March 16, 23, 30.
April 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18.
June 1, 8.
Dance - Grades 1-3 (girls)
$144
with Liana Benson
Join Miss Liana for a new dance club. The girls will dance the hour away!
March 23, 30.
April 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18.
June 1, 8.
Karate - Grades 3-6 (boys)
$180
with Aurelie Roy
Join us for an introduction to the Martial Art Spirit of Karate-Do (the way of empty hand). Students will learn self-defense, discipline, respect, morale, technique while connecting their mind & body throughout the practice. Balance, self-control, focus but also core strengthening, speed and agility are some of the abilities that will be developed during trainings. Led by Sensei Aurelie (3rd degree Black belt) 25+ years of practice, former elite competitor.
March 16, 23, 30.
April 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18.
June 1, 8.
Friday
Basketball - Grades 2-3 (girls)
with Hustle and Heart
Get active and have fun playing basketball. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Please bring water.
March 17, 24, 31
April 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19