After School Enrichment and Academic Programs
Here you will find our current after-school academic programs and enrichment activities for the Spring of 2026 which are offered to GLCPS students free of charge. Please read each program description and register your child for the program(s) they are interested in. Free bus transportation is also available for students participating in after-school programs on a first-come-first-served basis. Students must be signed into their GLCPS Googledocs account in order to access this registration form.
This list is subject to change based on student interest and availability of program facilitators. Most programs have a capacity of 20 students. Due to limited slots, we may have to conduct a lottery in order to fairly place students in some programs. A waiting list will be maintained for programs over-enrolled.
Spring Programs are held from Monday, February 2, 2026 through Friday, May 29, 2026, unless otherwise indicated. Please note that attendance is essential. Unexcused/excessive absences may also result in the student being dropped from the program. GLCPS will cancel any programs that do not meet the minimum enrollment. Please email Mr. Ferreira with questions or contact him at 508-991-4105.
home an After-School Program Confirmation Letter. The letter indicates what
after-school program(s) your student signed up for. It also notifies you if your child has
been placed on a WAITING LIST for a program they selected.
Programs start the week of February 2, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact MR. Ferreira at [email protected] or call him at
508-991-4105.
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Si inscribió a su hijo en un programa extracurricular, debería haber llevado a casa una
carta de confirmación del programa extracurricular. La carta indica a qué programa(s)
extracurricular(es) ha solicitado su hijo. También le notifica si su hijo ha sido colocado
en una LISTA DE ESPERA para un programa seleccionado.
Los programas comienzan la semana del 2 de febrero de 2026.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese conmigo a [email protected] o llame al
508-991-4105.
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Se você inscreveu o seu filho em um programa pós-escolar, ele deve ter trazido para
casa uma carta de confirmação do programa pós-escolar. A carta indica em que
programa(s) extracurricular(s) o seu filho se inscreveu. Também notifica se o seu filho
foi colocado em uma LISTA DE ESPERA para um programa selecionado.
Os programas começam na semana de 2 de fevereiro de 2026.
Se você tiver alguma pergunta, entre em contato comigo em [email protected] ou
ligue para 508-991-4105.
Enrichment Clubs & Academic Support Programs
Anime Club: A club for students to share, watch and talk about different anime that they are interested in. Anime refers to a style of animation for shows and movies, typically from Japan. Open to students in grades 7-12. Meets on Thursdays.
Art Club: If you can't wait for Art class or having art for just one term isn't enough then join Art Club. Students will experiment with new projects, test new materials, and help with ongoing art displays throughout the building. Open to students in grades 5-12. Meets on Thursdays.
Basketball Club (Middle School): Students will participate in intramural basketball practices and scrimmage games. Open to students of all skill levels in grades 5-8. Meets on Fridays.
Basketball Fundamental Skills Development: This one-hour session in the GLCPS gymnasium is for students interested in developing their individual, fundamental, basketball skills. A heavy emphasis will be placed on improving shooting, dribbling, passing, ball-security and defense skills. This is NOT pick-up basketball, this is the hard work that will make you a better basketball player. Open to students in grades 8-12. Meets on Wednesdays.
Board Games: Students will play a variety of board games such as Connect Four, Battleship, Apples to Apples, Othello, Sorry, Clue, Yahtzee, Uno and much more. Open to students in grades 5-12. Meets on Wednesdays.
Bouldering Club: Bouldering Club will be offered through our partners at Boulder Union, a local climbing gym on Union Street in Downtown New Bedford. Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed on shorter walls and uses a combination of physical and mental work to complete climbs. Students will be guided by professionals to advance in their ability to complete a variety of climbs. Open to a maximum of 10 students in grades 9-12. Meets on Wednesdays.
Chess Club: A club for students to learn, practice and play the game of chess. Open to students in grades 5-12. Meets on Mondays.
Clay Club: Students will be able to create hand built clay pieces as well as working on the pottery wheel where they will learn how to create functional pieces such as bowls, mugs and plates. All clay work will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Students can work independently in addition to teacher instruction in the basic 3 clay techniques. Open to students in grades 8-12. Meets on Wednesdays.
Computer Games Club: A club where students can play Minecraft, Roblox, or other computer based games. Open to students in grades 5-12. Meets on Mondays.
Crochet Club: Students can learn how to crochet bigger projects like scarves or hats, or they can learn how to crochet small objects of their choice! Open to students in grades 5-12. Meets on Thursdays.
Culinary Explorers Club: Introduction to cooking. Open to students in grades 5-12. Grades 5-6 meet on Tuesdays. Grades 7-8 meet on Wednesdays. Grades 9-12 meet on Mondays.
Debate Club: Students will be divided into teams and tasked with finding sources and crafting arguments to debate against the other team. These topics will be grounded in current events and other events that have happened in History. Open to students in grades 9-12. Meets on Tuesdays.
Dungeons & Dragons Club: Join us for an adventure like no other! Journey across the world, or the universe, the only limit is your imagination. Create a swashbuckling character, a monk of peace, or your own creation. New and returning players are welcome, you don’t need to know how to play. Open to students in grades 5-12. Meets on Fridays.
Fitness Club: Workout in the fitness center to master movements for lifelong physical health. Open to students in grades 8-12. Meets on Mondays.
Girls Run Our World (GROW) Running Club: Running for girls to promote healthy activities, healthy relationships, positive body image, etc. This club is open to students in grades 5-7. Meets on Fridays.
Jewelry Making Club: Students are able to express their creativity and make bracelets, necklaces, keychains with a variety of different beads and charms. Various materials are provided. Open to students in grades 5-8. Meets on Mondays.
Middle School Concert Band: The Middle School Concert Band performs at the Winter and Spring Concerts, and, when possible, a music festival field trip, typically in May .
A large, but limited, number of school owned instruments are available to borrow for a small annual fee, currently $25, to help pay for supplies and minor repairs. Instruments offered are flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, bass guitar, and percussion (drums). Please note that guitar and piano are not offered.
Students should sign up to attend 2 sessions each week as follows: All advanced students (those who have finished at least page 2 of the Songs #1 packet), will meet on Mondays. All new and beginning students will meet on Tuesdays. In addition, both beginner and advanced students should sign up for one of the following instrument focus days: trumpets, trombones, and french horns on Wednesdays, flutes, clarinets and saxophones on Thursdays, percussion, baritone horns, tubas and bass guitars on Fridays. Students that participate in Chorus, and/or Drama club may attend Band once per week if the other musical ensemble is scheduled on one of their 2 band days. Contact Mr. Richard if you have any questions. Open to students in grades 5-9.
Minecraft Club: Minecraft is a game where you dig (mine) and build (craft) different kinds of 3D blocks within a large world of varying terrains and habitats to explore. We will build, create, and game together. There will also be fun challenges every once in a while for stickers and other fun prizes! This club is open to students in grades 5-8. Meets on Wednesdays.
Mixed Chorus: All GLCPS students are encouraged to join Chorus. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Chorus coordinates with the Drama Club for those interested in doing both so it is encouraged that students sign up for both. The Chorus performs at the Winter and Spring concerts and at a special music festival, typically in May. Open to students in grades 5-12.
Mural Club: Mural Club invites students to collaborate in designing and creating large-scale artwork that enhances our school environment. Open to all students, this club offers the chance to explore creativity, develop artistic skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that leave a lasting impact on the community. Participants will work together through each stage of the process—from brainstorming and sketching ideas to painting and completing final installations. This club is open to students in grades 5-12. Meets on Thursdays.
Rainbow Royals (GSA): Rainbow Royals is a genders and sexualities alliance group. It is a student-run and teacher-facilitated safe place for LGBTQ+ students and allies. The goal is to learn how to support one another and to help make the GLCPS school community feel safe and inclusive. We will not only inform students about the community itself, but also use local organizations like Joanie’s Place and the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network to build a more positive and hands-on relationship with our community. Open to grades 5-12. Meets on Fridays.
Roots & Shoots: Roots & Shoots is an International Student Driven Action Club designed to engage students with their environment and different issues in sustainability. This club is designed to get students interested in Climate Action into their community to effect meaningful change. Open to students in grades 9-12. Meets on Tuesdays.
Sailing Club: The Sailing Club is open to students in grades 8–12 and provides an exciting opportunity to get out on the water and learn the fundamentals of sailing. The program is offered in partnership with the New Bedford Community Boating Center (CBC), where students will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of trained instructors. Open to a maximum of 10 students. Meets on Mondays. The program runs from April 27 through May 18, 2026 from 4:00-5:30 PM. Students must be picked up from the CBC at 5:30 PM.
Slot Car Club - Race & Design: Race and create model slot cars. Use CAD to design your own high-performance car body and chassis. Think like an engineer, develop your ideas through testing and refinement, just like professionals. Race and compete. Open to students in grades 5-12. Meets on Tuesdays.
Soccer Club: Students will learn the fundamentals of soccer through drills, games, and other fun activities. The soccer club will take place at Riverside Park. Students in grades 5-7 meet on Thursday (if weather permits). Students in grades 8-12 meet on Fridays (if weather permits). The Spring program starts 4/9/26 & 4/10/26.
Videography and Production: Students will participate in the filming, production, and editing of videos for the GLCPS YouTube (GLCPS in Action!). The program allows the facilitators to assign roles and duties to students, as well as schedule who will attend events to retrieve footage. The program time also allows students to edit in school, receive feedback, and collaborate on projects such as Teacher Interviews and Skits. Open to students in grades 9-12. Meets on Thursdays.
Volleyball Club - High School: Volleyball Club will give high school students the opportunity to compete against their peers in friendly games of volleyball. Open to students in grades 9-12. Meets on Thursdays.
Warhammer Club: The Warhammer 40,000 Club is a creative, strategy-focused after-school activity where students explore the popular tabletop game Warhammer 40,000 through gameplay, model building, and artistic expression. The club welcomes beginners and experienced players alike—no prior knowledge required.
Students will learn how to play the game, including rules, turn structure, teamwork, and sportsmanship, while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through strategic decision-making. Beyond gameplay, members will build and paint miniatures, learning hands-on skills such as following instructions, fine motor coordination, color theory, and basic design principles.
The club also emphasizes creativity and collaboration, encouraging students to develop stories and themes for their armies while working respectfully with peers. Safety, inclusivity, and positive community-building are core values of the club.
Yearbook Club: Yearbook Club is a student-focused publication club where students work together to collaboratively build the GLCPS yearbook each year. Yearbook Club meets once a week after school to work on the yearbook, plan page designs, and arrange the pictures. We need students who would be available to attend school events to take pictures after school and on weekends. Open to students in grades 7-12. Meets on Tuesdays.
Academic Support Programs
Academic Support: Additional academic support will be provided to students in ELA, Math, Science, Civics/Social Studies, and English Language Development in most grade levels. The academic help after school is provided by GLCPS teachers. Academic support is provided from Monday through Friday. Please select the day, time, and grade that coincides with your child/student.
Registration for Spring programs begin on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Spring programs will run from Monday, February 2, 2026 through Friday, May 29, 2026.
