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ThinkWorks Enrichment Programs

ThinkWorks enrichment programs provide after-school classes for TK-5th grade students and include math, chess, art, dance, and more!
 
Registration for the Winter / Spring 2026 session of ThinkWorks is open now through January 22! The session will take place the week of January 26 and continue into the week of May 11. Classes fill up quickly, so be sure to register right away.
 
A portion of each registration fee comes back to Alamo School Ed Fund. 
 

Please note that classes are subject to change. Classes are also subject to cancelation if minimum participation is not met. For any questions, please email alamothinkworks@gmail.com.

Mondays

Mondays

Art with Ms. Fettig (Grades K-2) ~ 2:30-3:30pm

Instructor: Ms. Fettig
 
Unleash your child's inner artist in our fun and engaging after-school art class! Designed specifically for students in Kindergarten through Second Grade, this class provides a nurturing and exciting environment for young minds to explore their creativity and discover the joy of making art.
 
Time: Mondays 2:30-3:30pm Room: 202
Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (No class 2/16)
Number of students: min 6, max 12
Cost: $263
 

Super Science: Robots and Nature's Wonders (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm

Instructor: Talentnook, Inc.
 
Ignite your child’s curiosity with a hands-on journey through nature and robotics! This fun STEM and art-based program brings science to life as students explore natural forces like earthquakes, volcanoes, and hurricanes in Nature’s Wonders and design creative mini models to take home. In Robots, they’ll build Spin Bots, Brush Bots, and Walking Bots while learning about robot design and functions. Along the way, they’ll also discover fascinating topics in chemistry, geology, and marine science, connecting creativity, nature, and technology in exciting, hands-on ways.
 
Time: Mondays 2:30 - 3:30pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 (No class 2/16, 4/6)
Number of students: min 5, max 20
Cost: Zelle/Check: $527 | Paypal/Venmo: $543
 

Crafty Book Club (Grades TK/K) ~ 3:00-4:00pm

Instructor: Talentnook, Inc.
 
Embark on a magical journey where beloved children’s books come alive through stories, movement, and playful activities! Each session begins with an engaging read-aloud carefully chosen to spark curiosity and imagination in young learners. After the story, children participate in simple discussions, interactive games, or movement activities that help them connect with characters and themes in meaningful ways. To extend their learning, each session includes a hands-on craft project that ties directly to the book. Children will take home their very own creation, a keepsake inspired by the story, while building imagination, creativity, early literacy skills, and a lifelong love for reading.
 
Time: Mondays 3:00-4:00pm
Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 (No class 2/16, 4/6)
Number of students: min 5, max 20
Cost: Zelle/Check: $527 | Paypal/Venmo: $543
 
Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Mathnasium (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm

Instructor: Mathnasium of Alamo
 
We make Math FUN, ENGAGING & REWARDING
 
At Mathnasium, we build strong math foundations to help children succeed in school and life. Our math-only program is tailored to each student, starting with a detailed assessment to identify learning gaps and strengths, followed by a tailored curriculum delivered in an engaging and 1:1 teaching setting. 
 
Program Highlights:
- Assessment of skills: First session includes a written assessment and math activity. Results are emailed to parents. If the student is significantly behind, we recommend an additional session per week at our center in Alamo Plaza
- Personalized Learning Plan: Customized based on assessment results, with guidance from our trained instructors in a small student-to-instructor ratio (5:1 or smaller)
- Session Structure: 50 mins of Mathnasium curriculum, followed by 10 mins of fun math activities, spin-the-wheel rewards, and prize redemption
- Integrated Rewards Program: Students earn stars and redeem them for prizes, keeping learning fun and motivating
- Progress Tracking: Families receive a pre-assessment report, ongoing progress report, and a post-assessment report to showcase growth.
- Final Session: Concludes with a review of all skills learned—true masters win a special treasure!
- Inclusive Pricing: Materials and prizes are included. Offering a 2 installment payment plan if needed.
- Continued Growth: We highly encourage enrollment in the subsequent sessions to see tangible, long-term progress.
 
Time: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 (No class 2/17, 4/7)
Number of students: min 10, max 20
Cost: $580 ($25 discount for returning students | $25 discount for sibling)

Level-Up LEGO Robotics (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 4:00pm

Instructor: Lando Learning
 
Build something simple, then turn the dial—faster, stronger, farther. Each class is an arcade of levels from one daily challenge. Create with LEGO + Technic parts, test until it works, then get teacher input on why. Session spotlights animals and machines that spin or lift—like grip-rolling alligators or towering elevators. Lando is a WASC-accredited, STEM award-winning program.
 
Note: This class is recommended for Grades 1-3. Grades 4-5 can register as well, but the class may be less challenging for these students.
 
Time: Tuesdays 2:30 - 4:00pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 (No class 2/17, 4/7)
Number of students: min 6, max 20
Cost: $530
 
Wednesdays

Wednesdays

Art Class with Ms. Fettig (TK) ~ 12:50 - 1:35pm

Instructor: Ms. Fettig
 
TK art class is designed to provide a foundational, developmentally appropriate introduction to the visual arts for young children, typically 4- and 5-year-olds. The curriculum focuses on hands-on/fine motor activities- cutting, gluing, painting etc. 
 
Time: Wednesdays 12:50-1:35pm Room: 202
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1 (No class 3/18)
Number of students: min 6, max 12
Cost: $220
 

Glee Club: KPop Idols Edition (Grades TK/K) ~ 11:30 - 12:30pm

Instructor: Myeve Capozzi

Get ready for a session full of singing, movement, and sparkle! In this fun-filled class, young performers explore the exciting world of K-Pop by singing viral songs, learning playful dance routines, and creating colorful props and accessories. Each week brings new ways to express creativity, teamwork, and confidence through music and dance. The session wraps up with a showcase, where your K-Pop idols take the stage and shine like superstars!
 
Time: Wednesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/6, 5/13 (No class 3/18, 4/1, 4/8)
Number of students: min 10, max 25
Cost: $430
 

Studio 8 Hip Hop Dance (Grades K-5) ~ 12:50-1:50pm

Instructor: Studio 8
 
Get ready to sing, dance, and shine like your favorite K-Pop idols on stage! In this high-energy class, students will sing and dance to hit songs from favorite K-Pop groups - including tracks from K-Pop Demon Hunters. Each week, performers sing the viral songs, learn dynamic choreography, practice stage presence, and design fun props and accessories to bring their performances to life. The session ends with a Showcase, where kids shine in a mini K-Pop concert! Join us and step into the exciting world of K-Pop - where every student is a star in the making.
  
Time: Wednesdays 12:50 - 1:50pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/6, 5/13 (No class 3/18, 4/1, 4/8)
Number of students: min 6, max 20
Cost: $399
 
Registration: https://portal.iclasspro.com/studio8/camps/4?sortBy=time

Chess (Grades 1-5) ~ 12:50 - 1:50pm

Instructor: JB McCann Black Dragon Chess
 
Underlying its proven social and cognitive benefits, Chess is fun! The Class will cover the rules of play, tactics, strategies, game play, and analysis. All levels are welcome from beginner thru advanced. Previous students encouraged to continue. All materials provided. Prizes given to all students.
 
Time: Wednesdays 12:50 - 1:50pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/6, 5/13 (No class 3/18, 4/8)
Number of students: min 10, max 30
Cost: $310
 
Registration: 
Email Blackdragonchess@gmail.com with the following information about your child:
  1. Name
  2. Grade
  3. Dismissal after chess (picked up, walks/bikes, YMCA, or Right at School)
  4. Parent / guardian phone number
  5. Emergency phone number
 
Pay via:
  • Paypal or Zelle via Blackdragonchess@gmail.com OR
  • Venmo JB-McCann (last 4 digits of phone number are 0814)

Mini-Game Coders with Lando (Grades 1-5) ~ 12:50 - 2:20pm

Instructor: Lando Learning
 
Code 2 to 4 mini-games every class then level up with new coding ideas taught daily. Session dives into ocean games and uses Lando’s Scratch-based app on iPads. This lets your teachers guide just-right quests—so no one should get stuck or bored. Playtest your mini-game with friends—can they beat it?—and get a link to keep coding at home. Lando is a WASC-accredited, STEM award-winning program.
 
Note: This class is recommended for Grades 1-3. Grades 4-5 can register as well, but the class may be less challenging for these students.
 
Time: Wednesdays 12:50-2:25pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/6, 5/13 (No class 3/18, 4/8)
Number of students: min 6, max 20
Cost: $530
 

My First Passport (Grades 1-5) ~ 12:50 - 1:50pm

Instructor: SPARK Business Academy
 
Get ready for a world adventure! In this fun and engaging program, students become young explorers and diplomats as they discover different countries, cultures, and traditions. Through interactive games and hands-on activities, they’ll learn about famous landmarks, world currencies, and what makes each place unique. Kids will also work together to solve big global challenges while building teamwork, empathy, and curiosity about the world around them!
 
Time: Wednesdays 12:50-1:50pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/6, 5/13 (No class 3/18, 4/8)
Number of students: min 8, max 16
Cost: $490
 

Glee Club: Kpop Idols Edition (Grades 1-5) ~ 12:50-1:50pm

Instructor: Myeve Capozzi
 
Get ready to sing, dance, and shine like your favorite K-Pop idols on stage! In this high-energy class, students will sing and dance to hit songs from favorite K-Pop groups - including tracks from K-Pop Demon Hunters. Each week, performers sing the viral songs, learn dynamic choreography, practice stage presence, and design fun props and accessories to bring their performances to life. The session ends with a Showcase, where kids shine in a mini K-Pop concert! Join us and step into the exciting world of K-Pop - where every student is a star in the making.
  
Time: Wednesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/6, 5/13 (No class 3/18, 4/1, 4/8)
Number of students: min 10, max 25
Cost: $430
 
 
Thursdays

Thursdays

Art with Ms. Fettig (Grades 3-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm

Instructor: Ms. Fettig
 
Unleash your child's inner artist in our fun and engaging after-school art class! Designed specifically for students in Third through Fifth Grade, this class provides a nurturing and exciting environment for young minds to explore their creativity and discover the joy of making art.
 
Time: Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm Room: 202
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16 (No class 3/19)
Number of students: min 6, max 12
Cost: $263
 

Money Matters - Personal Finance (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm

Instructor: TalentNook, Inc.
 
A solid understanding of money is essential for kids to make smart financial decisions as they grow. Money Matters covers key concepts like budgeting, saving, spending, banking, deposits and withdrawals, interest rates, borrowing, lending, and basic financial markets.
 
Through interactive activities, students will explore realist currency, create a pop-up bank, and learn about money exchange and circulation by setting up and running a store in the classroom. They’ll also learn about the Federal Reserve and engage with money printing concepts, making financial topics come to life. This program sparks curiosity, encouraging kids to participate in financial discussions at home and ask relevant questions.
 
Time: Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (No class 3/19, 4/2, 4/9)
Number of students: min 5, max 20
Cost: Zelle/Check: $494 | Paypal/Venmo: $509
 

Sewing and Gardening (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm

Instructor: Spanish Academy
 
All NEW projects this session! We will alternate doing Sewing & Gardening each week. “Mom, I want to learn how to sew!” Sewing is not only fun and creative; but, it is a useful learning skill. Children will learn how to safely thread a needle; draw and cut-out a pattern; and sew their own pieces by hand. Sewing techniques learned in this class: running stitch, slip stitch, how to sew buttons, and more. Children will make bags/sacks, holiday decorations and more.
 
Time: Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (No class 3/19, 4/2, 4/9)
Number of students: min 6, max 15
Cost: $537 
 
Fridays

Fridays

Spanish Language and Latin Dance (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm

Instructor: Spanish Academy
 
We will alternate doing Spanish & Latin Dance each week. Students will learn how to dance: folkloric, salsa, merengue and more. This is a Hands-on and Interactive, Friendly Spanish Immersion ("FSI") program.
 
Curriculum consists of: Language time (vocabulary words), exercise time (command words like jump, skip, walk, run, etc.) visuals (flashcards, puzzle pieces, toys, books and more), music (singing), art projects, games and much more. The goal of this program is to introduce the Spanish language and be the first building block for the grades ahead. New material is introduced each session.
 
Time: Fridays 2:30-3:30pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/27, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 (No class 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10)
Number of students: min 6, max 15
Cost: $509 New Student, $499 Returning Student

Spy School: Solving Cases (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30-3:30pm

Instructor: Talentnook, Inc.
 
 
Your child’s mission, should they choose to accept it, is to join Spy School, where curiosity meets creativity! In this action-packed after-school class, young agents will dive into the fascinating world of spy craft. Perfect for budding detectives and curious minds, Spy School builds STEM knowledge, creativity, and confidence. Each week, students will:
* Learn real-life spy skills like code-breaking, disguise design, and secret communication.
* Conduct hands-on science experiments inspired by the tools and techniques of famous spies.
* Build their own spy gadgets using everyday materials.
* Work together to crack mysterious “cases” that challenge what they’ve learned in both group and individual settings.
 
Time: Fridays 2:30-3:30pm Room: TBD
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/27, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 (No class 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10)
Number of students: min 5, max 20
Cost: Zelle/Check: $451 | Paypal/Venmo: $465
 
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