ThinkWorks Enrichment Programs
ThinkWorks enrichment programs provide after-school classes for TK-5th grade students and include sports, chess, language arts, sewing, and more!
Registration for the second session of ThinkWorks opens December 3rd at 12pm and closes December 17th at 5pm. Classes begin in January and continue into May. Classes will fill up quickly, so please 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
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Mandarin Class (Kinder ONLY) ~ 2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: Spanish Academy
This is a Hands-on and interactive, Friendly Mandarin Immersion ("FMI") program designed specifically for Kindergartners. The younger the children and when gaining exposure to a new language the easier it is for them to learn to retain it. 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 Mandarin language and be the first building block for the grades ahead. New material is introduced each session. This is an absolutely engaging and fun program for kindergartners! Kindergartners love it and learn much more.
Time: Mondays 2:30-3:30pm
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 (No sessions on 2/17, 4/7)
Number of students: min 5, max 15
Cost: $443
Art with Ms. Fettig (Grades K-2) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Ms. Fettig
Come join Miss Fettig for some after school art fun. Students will use multiple mediums to create many different masterpieces.
Time: Mondays 2:30 - 3:30pm Room: 202
Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (No sessions on 2/17)
Number of students: min 6, max 12
Cost: $243
Basketball & Flag Football (Grades 1-3) ~ 2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: Play for a Stray - in partnership with Skyhawks Sports
The first half of the classes will be Basketball focused (since the grass will be closed) and then the second half of the classes will be all Flag Football focused. Whether looking for a safe introduction to Basketball and Football, or an offseason program to prepare your child for competitive play, Skyhawks is the perfect program to help your young athlete take the next step in both sports. Participants will build confidence and learn individual skill development through innovative drills and age-appropriate games. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where players of all abilities can participate in friendly competition with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! Bring your friends or come make new ones!
Time: Mondays 2:30-3:30pm
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 (No sessions on 2/17, 4/7)
Number of students: min 6, max 12
Cost: $300
Registration: https://register.skyhawks.com/pd/55760/alamo-after-school-1st-3rd-grade-basketball-flag-football
CineCraft Kids: Lights, Camera, Imagination! (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: Talentnook Inc.
Young filmmakers will jump into the thrilling world of moviemaking by exploring different genres and learning how to craft compelling stories. They will hone their skills by becoming scriptwriters and creating storyboards and shot lists. The young filmmakers will even have a chance to practice voice recording to make their stories even more exciting. They will use their creativity to bring these tales to life by using drawings and other crafts. By the end, they'll have the chance to create an amazing short film with their peers, from start to finish!
Time: Mondays 2:30-3:30pm
Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14 (No sessions on 2/17, 4/7)
Number of students: min 7, max 20
Cost: $375 if paying by Zelle or Check | $386 if paying by Paypal or Venmo
Tuesdays
Time: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
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Spanish Class (Kinder ONLY) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Spanish Academy
This is a Hands-on and Interactive, Friendly Spanish Immersion (“FSI”) program designed specifically for Kindergartners. The younger the children are when gaining exposure to a new language the easier it is for them to learn and retain it. 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. This is an absolutely engaging and fun program for Kindergartners! Kindergartners love it and learn much more.
Time: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 (No sessions on 2/18, 4/8)
Number of students: min 5, max 15
Cost: $435 for new students | $425 for returning students
Mandarin Class (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Spanish Academy
The goal of this program is to attain conversational skills and to build a Mandarin language foundation for when they enter middle school.
Time: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 (No sessions on 2/18, 4/8)
Number of students: min 5, max 15Cost: $451 for new students | $441 for returning students
Mathnasium (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Mathnasium of Alamo
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 at Alamo Plaza
- Personalized Learning Plan: Customized based on assessment results and delivered with guidance from our trained instructors in a small student-to-instructor ratio
- 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. Two installment payment plan available upon request
- Continued Growth: We highly encourage enrollment in the subsequent session to see tangible, long-term progress
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 (No sessions on 2/18, 4/8)
Number of students: min 10, max 20
Cost: $579 ($50 discount for returning students | $25 discount for siblings who are new students) Split payment plan available upon request.
Registration: https://forms.gle/iBAtpbR9b2BdSYcd7
Wednesdays
Learn how to make yummy hot cocoa, and earn money selling it! A hot cocoa stand is a great way to introduce our youngest entrepreneurs to the world of business and is fun! From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits to experimenting with recipes, students have fun while developing business savvy! As a showcase event, students launch their stand as a fundraiser for a charity they select!
Wednesdays![]()
My First Hot Cocoa Stand (Grades TK-2) ~ 12:50 - 1:50pm
Instructor: Spark Business Academy
Learn how to make yummy hot cocoa, and earn money selling it! A hot cocoa stand is a great way to introduce our youngest entrepreneurs to the world of business and is fun! From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits to experimenting with recipes, students have fun while developing business savvy! As a showcase event, students launch their stand as a fundraiser for a charity they select!
Time: Wednesdays 12:50 - 1:50pm
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 (No sessions on 3/19, 4/9)
Number of students: min 8, max 16
Cost: $494 ($49.50 sibling discount)
Chess (Grades 1-5) ~ 12:50 - 1:50pm
Instructor: 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 are also encouraged to continue. All materials provided. Prizes given to all students.
Time: Wednesdays 12:50 - 1:50pm
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 (No sessions on 3/19, 4/9)
Number of students: min 10, max 35
Cost: $285
Registration: Email your child’s Name, School, grade, parent phone #, After chess info (picked up, biking home, or onsite-aftercare) to: blackdragonchess@gmail.com
Payments accepted via: - PayPal: blackdragonchess@gmail.com - Zelle: blackdragonchess@gmail.com - Venmo: @JB-McCann (last 4 digits of phone # are 0814)
Basketball & Flag Football (Grades 3-5) ~ 12:50 - 1:50pm
Instructor: Play for a Stray - in partnership with Skyhawks Sports
It’s time to compete! This program will focus on both skill development and game play. COACH YOSHI is taking this program over for Winter and Spring and will focus on enhancing their individual skills and advancing their skills within games! The first half of the classes will be Basketball focused (since the grass will be closed) and then the second half of the classes will be all Flag Football focused. Whether looking for a safe introduction to Basketball and Football, or an offseason program to prepare your child for competitive play, Skyhawks is the perfect program to help your young athlete take the next step in both sports. Participants will build confidence and learn individual skill development through innovative drills and age-appropriate games. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where players of all abilities can participate in friendly competition with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! Bring your friends or come make new ones!
Time: Wednesdays 12:50 - 1:50pm
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 (No sessions on 3/19, 4/9)
Number of students: min 8, max 16
Cost: $300
Sewing (Kinder) ~ 12:50 - 1:50pm
Instructor: Spanish Academy
Kinder students will work on different Sewing projects than the upper grades. Students will use age appropriate needles, will use a hoop to help them with their sewing, will learn how to sew on different materials (paper plates, cotton and other).
Time: Wednesdays 12:50-1:50pm
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 (No sessions on 3/19, 4/9)
Number of students: min 5, max 15
Cost: $447
Registration: https://www.hisawyer.com/spanish-academy/schedules?widget_tags=san%20ramon%20valley%20unified%20school%20district
Gardening (Grades 1-5) ~ 12:50 - 1:50pm
Instructor: Spanish Academy
Gardening changes and improves children's lives! There are many benefits from gardening for children:
1. Learn more about our earth and the environment
2. Relaxing and engaging
3. Builds a sense of confidence
4. And more!
In this class students will learn about: how plants grow, soil and it's importance to plants, how to water plants, different species of plants, and will plant legumes, flowers and other types of seeds. NOTE: students will plant seeds in small pots and take them home every other class. Students will make a gardening book of what they learned in class.
Time: Wednesdays 12:50-1:50pm
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 (No sessions on 3/19, 4/9)
Number of students: min 5, max 15
Cost: $447
Registration: https://www.hisawyer.com/spanish-academy/schedules?widget_tags=san%20ramon%20valley%20unified%20school%20district
Lando Coding & Game Design (Grades 1-3) ~ 12:50 - 2:20pm
Instructor: Lando Interactive
Our classes are designed to engage beginning to intermediate coders. Instead of your typical coding puzzles, students learn by creating mini-games. They’ll master key concepts — such as sequencing, variables, conditionals, and events — all while enjoying the process of building games for themselves and their friends. We provide laptops loaded with our distraction-free version of Scratch.
Time: Wednesdays 12:50-2:20pm
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 (No sessions on 3/19, 4/9)
Number of students: min 6, max 16
Cost: $450
Registration: www.FindLando.com/Alamo
Thursdays
Thursdays![]()
Sewing Class (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Spanish Academy
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; use patterns; and sew their own pieces by hand. Students will make project that are either decorative or useful, such as: potpourri bag, glasses/phone case, ornaments and more.
Time: Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 (No sessions on 3/20, 4/10)
Number of students: min 5, max 15
Cost: $454
My First Food Truck (Grades 3-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Spark Business Academy
Students select a food truck theme, design menus, estimate expenses, determine prices and develop financial projections. Develop a business plan with a marketing strategy, capital-raising needs and more. This unique program offers a tasty way to develop business savviness!
Time: Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 (No sessions on 3/20, 4/10)
Number of students: min 8, max 16
Cost: $494 ($49.50 sibling discount)
After School Olympics (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Play For a Stray - in partnership with Skyhawks Sports
This action-packed camp combines all your favorite Games into one fun-filled camp. Participants will learn, play and compete in fun Skyhawks variations of everyone’s favorite games such as Banana Tag, Danger Ball, Kickball, Dodgeball, Quidditch, Capture the Flag, etc. This is not our average skill development camp, but rather a camp for kids to come out after school and get some of their energy out while playing their favorite team games! By adding just the right amount of friendly competition, this program teaches boys and girls teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and strategy. Your child will leave this camp with new skills, new friends, and a new love for sports!
Time: Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 (No sessions on 3/20, 4/10)
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 (No sessions on 3/20, 4/10)
Number of Students: Minimum 8, maximum 12
Cost: $300
Cost: $300
Art with Ms. Fettig (Grades 3-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Ms. Fettig
Come join Miss Fettig for some after school art fun. Students will use multiple mediums to create many different masterpieces.
Time: Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm Room: 202
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3 (No session on 3/20)
Number of students: min 6, max 12Cost: $243
Fridays
Fridays![]()
Spanish Class (Grades 1-5) ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Instructor: Spanish Academy
Children will learn the Spanish language in a fun, comfortable learning environment. Material is presented in a visual, engaging, interactive manner. Students will learn real Spanish in an immersion setting, as well as become familiar with cultural elements of Spanish-speaking countries.
Our curriculum consists of: Learning ABC’s, numbers, colors, vocabulary words, phrases (conversation), poems, songs, art projects, games and much more. The goal of our program is to attain conversational skills and to build a Spanish language foundation for when they enter middle school. New material is introduced each session.
Time: Fridays 2:30 - 3:30pm
Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 (No sessions on 3/14, 3/21, 4/11)
Number of students: min 5, max 15
Cost: $426
After School Olympics (TK and Kinder) ~ 3:00-4:00pm
Instructor: Play For a Stray - in partnership with Skyhawks Sports
This action-packed camp combines all your favorite Games into one fun-filled camp. Participants will learn, play and compete in fun Skyhawks variations of everyone’s favorite games such as Banana Tag, Danger Ball, Kickball, Dodgeball, Quidditch, Capture the Flag, etc. This is not our average skill development camp, but rather a camp for kids to come out after school and get some of their energy out while playing their favorite team games! By adding just the right amount of friendly competition, this program teaches boys and girls teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and strategy. Your child will leave this camp with new skills, new friends, and a new love for sports!
Time: Fridays 3:00 - 4:00pm
Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 (No sessions on 3/14, 3/21, 4/11)
Number of students: min 6, max 10
Cost: $280
