Before & After School Enrichment at West Mercer
Robotics Explorers – Magikid Robolab Bellevue
Mondays | 3:45 – 5:30 pm | Grades K-2 AND 2-5 | Max: 14 students
Winter Session: 1/12, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 (10 sessions)
Magikid Bellevue is excited to bring Robotics Explorers to West Mercer! This hands-on program introduces younger students to robotics through OLLO kits, and gradually transitions them into VEX GO.
Students will start by building fun, interactive models—like cars, animals, and simple machines—while learning the basics of gears, motors, and sensors. As the quarter progresses, they will explore beginner-friendly block coding to bring their creations to life.
The curriculum is designed for early learners, focusing on fine motor skills, teamwork, and creative problem-solving, while setting the stage for future robotics programs in upper grades. All robotics kits and materials are provided.
Robotics Explorers (Grades K–2): https://magikidlab.com/bellevue/new/courses?templateid=2588
VEX Robotics (Grades 2–5): https://magikidlab.com/bellevue/new/courses?templateid=2587
Chess Club
Mondays at West Mercer Elementary from 8:00am-9:05am
Total 10 classes, cost per student: $230
Mondays: January 12 through April 6. No club on Jan 19, Jan 26 and Feb 16.
Who should attend Chess Club and why?
Beginners through advanced players are welcome at Chess Club!
Make new friends while learning chess skills and practicing together each week. Chess has been proven to improve focus and critical thinking! In our classroom, chess is also a fun game where we build confidence, socialize, and practice sportsmanship.
What will students learn in Chess Club?
We will adjust each Chess Club to the students who attend to make sure all players learn! Beginners will learn chess fundamentals from castling to checkmate. We will learn tactics and checkmate patterns to build confidence finishing a game. We may even learn advanced tournament skills while learning from famous chess games!
Curiosity Club - S.T.E.A.M Fun Lab
Mondays after school at West Mercer Elementary School.
February 2- April 6 2026- 3:45 - 5:00 (no class February 16)
9 sessions $326.35 - (305 + 21.35 6Crickets/Island Park school fee)
Join us in weekly exploration of the curious worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math with fun (and sometimes messy!) projects aligned with grade level academics and common core standards. You will conduct experiments, build, take apart, create and see how art, science and technology are connected. Having fun with S.T.E.A.M. subjects fosters lifelong appreciation and curiosity for learning.
Registration link: CURIOSITY CLUB - after school S.T.E.A.M. fun lab - WINTER 2026 - January 27 - April 9
Spanish Immersion Classes – ParisAcademy Northwest
Tuesdays | 8:05 – 9:05 AM | K-5
Jan 13, 2026 – March 17, 2026
9 sessions (No class Feb 17)
Tuition: $320
Come join us for a bilingual, multicultural learning experience that opens both doors and minds to the world! PANW’s Spanish program offers an engaging, immersive experience designed for both new and returning students. Each session introduces brand-new concepts and weekly themes, ensuring the curriculum is never repetitive. A brief review is included to support returning learners while helping new students feel confident and included.
https://www.parisacademynw.com/westmercerelementary
Coding in Minecraft – Code Ninjas
Tuesdays | 3:45 – 5:30 pm | Grades K-2 AND 2-5
Jan 13, 2026 – March 17, 2026
9 sessions (No class Feb 17)
Ready to unleash your child’s inner Minecraft genius? Ninjas will dive into MCreator and learn tricks that would make even Herobrine jealous. Your kid will come home talking about epic commands, mind-blowing creations, and custom mods so cool that even the Endermen will do a double-take. You might not understand what they're talking about, but trust us, their creations will be the stuff of Minecraft legends.
Young learners explore spatial reasoning and storytelling by building imaginative worlds in Minecraft, fostering creativity and early problem-solving skills.
Grade 3-5: https://cn.mystudio.io/e/?=CNQueenAnne/566/297262//1764907587
Grade K-2: https://cn.mystudio.io/e/?=CNQueenAnne/566/297263//1764907941
Youth Theatre Northwest - Fractured Fairytales- Winter 2026
Wednesdays at West Mercer Elementary from 2:15pm - 3:15pm
1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 (No class 2/18)
Total 10 classes, Grades 2-5,
$250 per student for the whole session.
Do you ever wish you could change the story? Make the Princess save herself, or give the Dragon a heart of gold? In Fractured Fairytales, students will take the tales we all know and love and turn them on their heads, using characters, plots, and settings from traditional fairytales to create “fractured” versions. In this enrichment class, students will collaborate with others, act with their bodies and voices, empathize with other perspectives, take risks, and explore the different paths a story can take. Great for fans of: Ella Enchanted, Monster High, Stinky Cheese Man, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, Enchanted and more! Brought to you by Youth Theatre Northwest, providing quality arts education to the King County area since 1984.
Smart with Art
Wednesdays at West Mercer Elementary from 2:10pm - 3:10 pm
Jan 21 – Mar 11, 2026 (8 weeks) (except Feb 18)
Total 7 classes $222.86
Building Into Art- Winter 2026
https://go.smartwithart.net/WEST-MERCER-WINTER-26
Petals Art Club
Thursdays after school at West Mercer Elementary School from 3:50pm to 4:50pm
January 8 - March 19
No Class: Feb 19
Grades: K-5
Fee: $350
Petals Art Club offers hands-on arts and crafts projects that encourage creativity, confidence, and imagination after school. Each session blends open-ended exploration with guided instruction, helping kids discover the joy of making something uniquely their own.
To learn more about Petals Art Club visit our website!
Piano Class: Bach’s Harmony Keys
Thursday | 3:45–5:00 p.m. | Grades K–5 | Max: 8 students
Winter Session: 01/15, 01/22, 01/29; 02/05, 02/12, 02/26; 03/05, 03/12, 03/19, 03/26
(No class on 02/19 Mid-Winter Break)
Cost: $475 (10 sessions)
New Bach Music School, a premier provider of classical music education, is excited to offer a Piano Class designed specifically for K-5th graders. Our school partners with local schools to deliver high-quality after-school enrichment programs, led by extraordinary musicians and experienced educators who hold advanced degrees and Ph.D.s.
Through our Piano Class, students will learn essential skills, including hand position, note reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and music theory. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to learn and play a variety of fun songs, enhancing their engaging learning experience! Keyboards and headphones are provided, and each student will receive a lesson book. Upon completing the class, students will be awarded a New Bach Music School Certificate to celebrate their musical achievements.
The class is open to all K-5 graders, new and returning students! Returning students will start from where they left off in the previous session. We look forward to making music together!
Registration: https://www.newbachmusicschool.com/after-school-music-classes-registration/p/piano-west-mercer
Upcoming Events
- Friday, January 23
- Thursday, January 29
- Thursday, February 5
- Friday, February 6
- Thursday, February 12
- Friday, March 6
- Thursday, March 26
- Friday, March 27
- Friday, April 10
