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Upcoming After-School Adventures for 6th Grade

Upcoming After-School Adventures for 6th Grade

Our After-School Adventures program includes a variety of enrichment classes with options for all PDS boys. Boys can build with Legos or learn to play chess. Who wouldn’t want to decorate some delicious holiday cookies?

 

Parents need to login to the website to register for classes. You can also access a list of the classes you have signed up for (just in case you forget!). If you’re having trouble logging in, contact Winston Baccus

 

Each course has a minimum and maximum number of students listed in the course description.

 

Questions or Suggestions

If you have a suggestion for a class or a questions about a class, please contact Neel Dixon, ndixon@pdsmemphis.org or 901–842–4609.

 


6th Grade

MineCraft Club Session 1

For Grades: Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Want to spend time after school exploring and creating? Come to Minecraft Club in the Tech Room and build with your friends! In this exciting adventure, you will get to participate in building competitions with other boys, mine for precious resources, and fight off those pesky mobs together! Please note that due to the nature of this camp, campers will have one hour of screen time each meeting.

Schedule: Thursdays from August 20 to October 1.


Event DateThursday, August 20 2026, 3:00 pm

Young Filmmakers Session 1

For Grades: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Be the star of a movie! In fact, be the writer, producer, director, and editor while you’re at it! In the Young Filmmakers Club, you will create your own movie or TV show using iMovie and Apple Clips. You will gain valuable experience working with the program and experiencing all aspects of creating a movie. You will help film Intramural Basketball Games to create a highlight video! You will also be involved in making videos we show in Chapel! Meets in D220

Schedule: Fridays from August 21 to October 2.


Event DateFriday, August 21 2026, 3:00 pm

Back to School Breakout

For Grades: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Let's have some fun and work together to investigate clues and "breakout". We will have fun back-to-school themed breakout boxes to complete to find a sweet prize at the end. Bring your friends and let's celebrate the start of an awesome school year! Are you up for the challenge? All items will be peanut free. Technology Classroom


Event DateMonday, August 24 2026, 2:45 pm

3D Printing

For Grades: 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Come join Mrs. Lindsey and Mr. Enterline for some 3D fun on Tuesdays. We will use Tinkercad to build and design 3D objects. We will be teaching a new skill each week leading up to a finished 3D print. You will also create a personalized keychain for your backpack.

Schedule: Tuesdays from August 25 to September 15.


Event DateTuesday, August 25 2026, 2:45 pm

Crusader Chess Team

Chess is more than just a game; it's a way to build critical thinking, patience, and lifelong friendships.

The cost for participating in the Crusader Chess Team is based on full or partial participation.

Full Participation $375 per season
Partial Participation $200 (for boys in Grades 5-6 involved in Crusader athletics)

This fee covers all team activities and competitions.

Learn More


Event DateMonday, August 31 2026, 3:15 pm
CoordinatorTony Rudzena

Lighthouse Conversations Book Club - The Readied Child

Blending research with years of pediatric occupational therapy experience, The Readied Child helps parents understand how being organized, calm, and connected shapes attention, confidence, and performance. You’ll gain simple, actionable ways to support your child—without comparison or overwhelm.

This book offers a clear, compassionate roadmap for parents who want to raise capable, resilient learners by meeting their children where they are—and guiding them to be truly ready—inside and out.

Join us a for a study of The Readied Child by Heidi Tringali, MS,OTR/L.

Led by PDS' Jenny Stenberg, Emily Lequerica, the study will take place over a two sessions offered from 11:30–1:00 in the Library. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch.

Books are available for purchase from Amazon in audiobook, hardcover, and Kindle formats.


Event DateTuesday, September 1 2026, 11:30 am

7 Virtues of Manhood Breakfast - The True Friend

For Grades: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Because of the nature of this breakfast, each boy must have an adult host in order to attend. If one adult is going to be hosting multiple boys, please enter them as part of a group registration by adding additional registrations to the cart, even if that person has already registered with another boy.

Meal Options

Breakfast: $6 for Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis and Coffee, Orange Juice, or Water
(Available until the Wednesday before the event at 10am)

Event DateFriday, September 4 2026, 7:15 am

Lighthouse Conversations: Learning Readiness: Ensuring Your Child Is Ready For The Classroom and Life Beyond

Join us for a special parent event with Heidi Tringali, pediatric occupational therapist, speaker, and author of The Readied Child: Parenting Tools for Learning and Life Readiness. With more than 30 years of experience helping children and families, Heidi offers practical, compassionate guidance for understanding what true readiness looks like—not just for school, but for life.


Event DateTuesday, September 15 2026, 8:30 am

Cultural Connections Trip: NYC / Boston / Philadelphia 26-27

Rising 6th Grade

From two iconic American cities, boys will explore how events like the Revolutionary War shaped both America's past — as well as its present and future in a global context. Students will visit places that have made America into the melting pot it is today, the bedrock of our financial institution, and our recent history at the 9/11 Memorial. They'll also learn about how these locations create vital links between past events and future possibilities – both for Americans as well as nations around globe!

More Info


Event DateMonday, April 5 2027, 12:00 am
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