After School Programs

After School Activities

Astor's current calendar of on and off site, after school classes. For links to more information, see the class descriptions below. Interested in a scholarship? See information below the calendars.

Spring Programming

Web Spring AS Calendar 2025

Scholarship Information

Scholarship Guidelines

Any Astor student is eligible for one 50% scholarship per term (after school/extracurricular programs tend to have three terms per year).
Each class/ program can receive up to 4 scholarships.
Students that qualify for SNAP or other programs that support low income families can receive scholarships that cover 100% of costs
This policy can be revised at any time due to budget limitations or other reasons. If this occurs the PTSO will notify Astor staff immediately.

To request a scholarship, contact the Astor front office or Ms. Theresa: tscottmerrion@pps.net

Program Descriptions

Adventures in Spanish

Welcome to our world of small, play-based, and interactive Spanish classes. Our classes provide children with a fantastic opportunity to learn and practice Spanish in a nurturing environment filled with songs, games, and books. Our teachers are trained to teach diverse skill levels and ages, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

Art with Ms. Keira

Another favorite program is back! Your students will learn skills while creating fabulous works of art! Ms. Keira is a favorite of many students and leads the kids through a variety of interesting mediums & techniques.

Basket Ball Club for Middle School

Learn the game, hone your skills, or just have a good time shooting hoops with your friends. This program is free and hosted on school grounds.

For more information, contact Katie Scott

BRAVO Cello Program

BRAVO Youth Orchestras is a highly esteemed and influential non-profit organization that connects diverse students in Northern Portland with world-class music education. Through its rich in-school and after-school programming, BRAVO Youth Orchestras helps boost academic achievement while supporting the development of creative, confident, community-minded artists. Since the program’s inception, BRAVO has helped thousands of students develop their own unique talents while promoting social justice, equity and advancement in the Pacific Northwest.

This is an offsite program.

Chess Club

All experience levels are welcome! Learn basics & advanced strategy, enjoy chess exercises & compete in tournaments. Participants will receive a club T-Shirt & a new chess set at the end of the season. Thanks to the support from Chess for Success, Chess Club is FREE for all this year!

Registration closed. Our Astor Chess club is at the end of their season & practicing for the upcoming state Tournament.

Questions? Contact Coach Matsen: jmatsen@pps.net

Drama Club

Each semester the Astor Drama Club creates a new performance experience, from classic plays with a modern twist, to improvised, individual skits. Not just for actors! Students also work on sets, costumes, and other aspects of putting on a performance.

Registration closed. This year the drama club chose to do a two-semester project, instead of separate winter & spring plays.

For more information, contact Jenni Miller: jenni789and1@comcast.net.

Homework Club for Middle School students

A favorite program is back! Your middle schooler can get help completing their difficult homework from a favorite MS teacher, Mr McDermott.

No registration necessary. Contact Mr. McDermott for more information.

Lego Robotics Club

Classic LEGO construction meets robotics. Through 'playful learning,' students explore basic engineering and coding and build creativity, teamwork and STEAM skills. Each week introduces a fun new project using the LEGO Education Spike Essential kits and curriculum.

Parkour

Parkour classes are high-energy, interactive experiences. Every session includes a warm-up and cool-down, falling safety (ukemi), skill practice, movement games, and obstacle courses. Options for reduced tuition on registration page.

Want to learn more? Read the Parkour Visions Orientation Packet. Registration here.

Run Club

Does your 1st-5th grader love to run? Sign them up to run Fridays with parent volunteers. Students will stay on school grounds and enjoy easy, fun sessions, catered to different age groups. Students will have the chance to hear from Astor staff and other guests about their running experiences.

Program capacity: 20 Students

Ukulele Project

After school ukulele group classes are designed to foster a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere of creativity, curiosity and exploration. The Ukulele Project empowers students to connect through the universal language of music. Led by experienced instructors, each session offers a harmonious blend of musical education and social enrichment based on our development focused curriculum. As ideas and melodies come to life, students learn not only the art of playing the ukulele but also the value of collaboration, respect, and mutual appreciation.

For more info check out: www.theukuleleproject.com

Yarn Works

Learn how to crochet and knit, and all the fun and exciting things you can do with these skills! This class runs throughout the school year.

Spots still available! Register through the Astor Front Office: (503) 916-6244

Yoga Playgrounds

Our classes combine individual and group poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities and creative relaxation to promote strength, resiliency, awareness, self regulation and positivity. We keep our classes fun, engaging and age appropriate by weaving in games, stories, music and props. Classes are offered during and after the school day in daycares, preschools and elementary schools. Due to small class sizes, classes often fill quickly and we highly recommend registering early.

Spring registration is open! For winter registration, visit the Yoga Playgrounds website.

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