The Extended Day program provides daily, fee-based childcare for students in Tiny Torreys through Grade 4. Grades 5–6 students are supervised at no cost.Students in Tiny Torreys and Jr. Kindergarten spend their afternoons in the Early Childhood Center (ECC), while kindergarteners and 1st graders will stay comfortable in ther familiar kindergarten area. Students in Grades 2–4 split their time between the Lower School playground and the Lower school classroom 7. An afternoon snack is provided. Extended Day is available for: -ECC from 3 to 5:30 p.m.-K–Grade 4 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.-Grades 5–6 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Free of charge, no registration required)When registering, families have the option to pick their days or sign up for a consistent schedule. Drop-ins are welcome, however, we kindly request a 24-hour notice to help us plan the most engaging program possible. You can add a Drop-in day on the ARUX portal. Fees$19/hourOne-hour minimumSecond hour billed in 15-minute increments Pick Up: ECC families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the ECC area to check out their child. K-1st grade families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the Kindergarten area to check out their child. 2nd-4th grade families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the LS playground or LS 7 to check out their child. All families must check their student out with a staff member.

Fall is the perfect season to try something new! Our after-school enrichment programs for ECC–Grade 8 invite students to explore creativity, movement, and collaboration while building friendships and confidence along the way.

Sing with the Pine Tones Choir Join the Torrey after-school choir — no audition required, and open to all Torreys in Grades 3–6. Since 2015, the Pine Tones have served as our resident youth choir. Singers learn advanced choral music, perform with Middle and Upper School music groups at the Halloween and December concerts, attend a day-long workshop at the Disneyland Resort, make new friends, and grow in confidence and musicianship. LED BY Kelley Hart, Wendy Clemente, and Liesl Hansen, who work as a team to teach the music, stage the performances, and lead the Disney trip. Program highlights Take a deeper dive into singing: Pine Tones learn more advanced choral music, using harmony and movement to create memorable performances. Make new friends: there is no better way to build friendships across the Lower and Middle Schools than by making music together. Share performances: Pine Tones collaborate with Middle and Upper School musicians and present concerts in the Four Flowers Theater and at the Conrad in La Jolla. Professional experience: at the Disney Resort, singers attend a backstage recording studio workshop with a Disney cast member and learn what professional musicians do every day. Students leave with: about 10 choral pieces learned, at least four performances, and a day at the Disneyland Resort. No class on Sept. 21 and Nov. 9

The Extended Day program provides daily, fee-based childcare for students in Tiny Torreys through Grade 4. Grades 5–6 students are supervised at no cost.Students in Tiny Torreys and Jr. Kindergarten spend their afternoons in the Early Childhood Center (ECC), while kindergarteners and 1st graders will stay comfortable in ther familiar kindergarten area. Students in Grades 2–4 split their time between the Lower School playground and the Lower school classroom 7. An afternoon snack is provided. Extended Day is available for: -ECC from 3 to 5:30 p.m.-K–Grade 4 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.-Grades 5–6 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Free of charge, no registration required)When registering, families have the option to pick their days or sign up for a consistent schedule. Drop-ins are welcome, however, we kindly request a 24-hour notice to help us plan the most engaging program possible. You can add a Drop-in day on the ARUX portal. Fees$19/hourOne-hour minimumSecond hour billed in 15-minute increments Pick Up: ECC families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the ECC area to check out their child. K-1st grade families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the Kindergarten area to check out their child. 2nd-4th grade families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the LS playground or LS 7 to check out their child. All families must check their student out with a staff member.

The Extended Day program provides daily, fee-based childcare for students in Tiny Torreys through Grade 4. Grades 5–6 students are supervised at no cost.Students in Tiny Torreys and Jr. Kindergarten spend their afternoons in the Early Childhood Center (ECC), while kindergarteners and 1st graders will stay comfortable in ther familiar kindergarten area. Students in Grades 2–4 split their time between the Lower School playground and the Lower school classroom 7. An afternoon snack is provided. Extended Day is available for: -ECC from 3 to 5:30 p.m.-K–Grade 4 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.-Grades 5–6 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Free of charge, no registration required)When registering, families have the option to pick their days or sign up for a consistent schedule. Drop-ins are welcome, however, we kindly request a 24-hour notice to help us plan the most engaging program possible. You can add a Drop-in day on the ARUX portal. Fees$19/hourOne-hour minimumSecond hour billed in 15-minute increments Pick Up: ECC families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the ECC area to check out their child. K-1st grade families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the Kindergarten area to check out their child. 2nd-4th grade families park in the Genesee lot and walk to the LS playground or LS 7 to check out their child. All families must check their student out with a staff member.

Grades 5–8: Take the Stage in SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical, Jr. GET READY TO DIVE INTO BIKINI BOTTOM Join SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, and all your favorite characters on an unforgettable adventure packed with show-stopping songs and dances, and nonstop fun. Featuring music by incredible artists like Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, Panic! At the Disco, John Legend, and more. As Bikini Bottom faces its biggest challenge yet, SpongeBob and friends discover that courage, teamwork, and the power of optimism really can save the world. LED BY LJCDS Christy Yin, Dance and Musical Theater Educator; Liesl Hansen, Middle School Music Educator; and Wendy Clemente, Lower School Music Educator and theater costumer. Program highlights Rehearsals twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1. A full production arc: 32 meetings from the first rehearsal in August through the December performances — the longest-running program in this catalog. Auditions for those who want them: Tuesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 3, with a place in the ensemble for everyone. Three educators, three specialties: dance and staging, music, and costuming, so students get coached by someone who knows each craft. Two public performances: Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3 at 5 p.m. in the Four Flowers Theater, plus a preview for Lower School and ECC. Students leave with: a fully staged musical under their belt — songs learned, choreography performed, and a role they owned in front of a live audience. Ways to take part Ensemble — sing and dance as part of the company: no audition required and no prior experience needed. Named roles — audition for a larger part with more speaking, singing, and dancing. Expect more lines to learn and more rehearsal focus.Key dates for families Tue, Sep 1: First rehearsal · Dance StudioThu, Sep 3: Rehearsal, followed by the All Hands On Deck parent meeting, 4:30–5:15 p.m. · Dance StudioSep 8–Nov 12: September 8 and 10, Auditions, 3:30–4:30 p.m. · Dance StudioRehearsals continue Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. (No class on Oct. 1 or Oct. 29)Nov 16-Nov 19: Rehearsals Monday through Thursday, from 3:30–5:30 p.m.Nov 23–27: Fall Break — no rehearsalsMon, Nov 30 and Tue, Dec 1: Dress rehearsals 3:30–5:30 p.m.Tue, Dec 1: Lower School and ECC preview · time to be confirmedWed, Dec 2 and Thu, Dec 3: Performances, 5 p.m. · Four Flowers TheaterThis program runs past the fall session and finishes with the December performances. Attendance builds toward a live show, so consistent rehearsal attendance matters.

THE ULTIMATE AFTER-SCHOOL POWER HOUR Are you a Grades 3–4 student who loves getting a jump on your assignments, diving into fun creative projects, or simply finishing your work so your evenings are totally free? In Homework Club, you’ll tackle your weekly assignments with hands-on support, master game-changing organization habits, and even take on optional cross-disciplinary design challenges when your work is done. Whether you’re an ambitious learner aiming to crush your study goals or just looking for a focused, quiet space to get things done before playtime, this program is for you! LED BY Beth Levin, LJCDS Grade 3 Lead Teacher, and Conor Foley, LJCDS Grade 1 Associate. Program highlights Faculty-led expertise and continuity: led by current Lower School educators who already know the curriculum and expectations, so students move seamlessly from the school day into focused study time. Dedicated venue and routine: held in LS 17 with direct access to the Lower School Playground for Extended Day — a structured academic space with immediate outdoor play once work is finished. Bonus enrichment: optional cross-disciplinary, project-based activities for students who finish their assignments early. Students leave with: completed homework assignments and stronger organization habits.

Grades 5–6: Homework Club FINISH STRONG! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get ahead on homework, develop strong organization strategies, and receive personalized support. We help with all subjects, provide extension activities, and support executive functioning. It is a great way to start the year with strong study habits and free up your evenings. LED BY LJCDS Emmy Gilliam and Stephanie Heinrich. Program highlights Weekly Tuesday sessions: a consistent, predictable time set aside for focused work. Individual academic help: support across all subjects, not just supervision. Build executive functioning: time management, organization, and planning skills that transfer to every class. Peer-to-peer support: students work alongside classmates tackling the same material. A genuine time saver: work finished at school is work not carried home.

Show Your School Spirit! Are you interested in becoming a cheerleader? Little Torrey Cheerleaders build strength, confidence, and skill as they work together on a routine that lifts the whole LJCDS community during Homecoming Week. Students develop motions, jumps, kicks, tumbling, stunting, cheer, and dance, then showcase everything they have learned at halftime of the Homecoming varsity football game and at the Lower School pep rally.This program is cumulative and attendance at every session matters. Call time on Homecoming night is approximately 5:30 p.m.; cheerleaders warm up and stay together until they perform at halftime, then are released to their parents. Please do not sign up if you have planned absences or cannot make the performances. LED BY LJCDS Christine Mitchell, Varsity Cheer Coach cmitchell@ljcds.org Program highlights Stunting and tumbling: students learn to build stunts safely as a group. Jumps, cheer, and dance: the full range of sideline and performance skills. Teamwork above all: cheer is a group sport, and athletes rely on one another to build stunts and visuals. Two performances: halftime of the Homecoming varsity football game and the Lower School pep rally. Students leave with: a team T-shirt, poms, a bow, and a backpack keychain.

Move, Breathe, and Build Confidence Through YogaEmpowering Young Minds Are you a first–fourth grade student who loves to move, have fun, or learn new ways to feel calm and confident? In this session, you’ll explore playful yoga poses, practice breathing and mindfulness activities, and build social skills through positive group work. You’ll learn tools to manage big emotions, strengthen your confidence, and show kindness to yourself and others. Whether you’re ready to unlock your inner superhero or just want to stretch, laugh, and make new friends, this program is for you! LED BY Kla-Bada Bee, 500+ hour E-RYT Certified Yoga Therapist, LJCDS alum, current parent, and Middle School yoga instructor. klabada@yoginikbee.com Yoga bolsters are welcome but not required. Program highlights Engaging weekly sessions: age-appropriate yoga, movement, breathing, and mindfulness activities designed for children ages 6–10. Personalized encouragement: supportive guidance and individual attention as students explore poses, breathing techniques, and calming strategies. Build lifelong skills: confidence, balance, coordination, concentration, emotional awareness, and social skills. Practice calm and resilience: simple tools for self-soothing, managing big emotions, reducing stress, and feeling more grounded. Learn through play: games, creative movement, partner activities, and mindfulness exercises make wellness fun and accessible. Take the tools home: students leave with breathing, movement, and mindfulness techniques they can use at school, at home, and any time they need a moment of calm.

DISCOVER THE JOY OF PLAYING CELLO! The Cello Lesson Program provides students with one-on-one instruction in a supportive and encouraging environment with Bing Yan. Lessons focus on building a strong foundation in technique, music reading, and tone production. The program welcomes students of all experience levels and supports steady musical growth through guided practice and instruction. Private, one-on-one ($60/30 mins lesson) or partner ($40/per student/30 mins) Strong Technical Foundation Music Reading & Musicianship Performance - Solo & Chamber recital Opportunities Individualized Progress All levels welcome To register and choose time slot, please email Bing Yan at celloyan60@gmail.com. The 3–5:30 p.m. window suggests individual lesson slots rather than a group class. Scheduling to be confirmed.

CONVENIENT, QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION Looking for an easy way to get started in music? Villa Musica has been bringing private lessons to the Country Day campus for eight years, taught by master teaching artists. Students enroll in a private 30-minute lesson each week and learn to play the piano in a supportive setting that covers proper technique, reading music, and music theory. Teachers work with students at every level, from those who have never touched a keyboard to those who are already flourishing players. LED BY Mark Polesky, MA from Oberlin Conservatory and BA from the University of Georgia, and Aaron Demby Jones, BA in Music and Mathematics from Brown University and PhD in Media Arts and Technology from UC Santa Barbara.Contact: Aaron Bullard - abullard@villamusica.org Program highlights One-to-one instruction: a private 30-minute lesson each week ($65 per lesson), with the curriculum built around the individual student. Choose your day: lessons run Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays in a slot between 3:30 and 7 p.m. Between 7 and 11 lessons: the count depends on which day you register for and how that day falls on the school calendar. Every level welcome: teachers are experienced with complete beginners through advanced players. The full picture: technique, reading music, and theory alongside the repertoire students want to play. Performance opportunities: students may perform at Villa Musica’s main campus in Sorrento Valley. Students leave with: a term of individual instruction and pieces they can play from memory. Lessons are individually scheduled. Families arrange a weekly slot directly with Villa Musica. Email abullard@villamusica.org

Learn the game of chess in a fun, welcoming environment designed just for kindergarteners! In this 30 minute class, students will discover how each piece moves, practice simple strategies, and build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through games and hands-on play. No chess experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn!Led by Tricia Hedman and Michael Hedman Contact: tricia@excelsiorchess.com

Unlock Your Math Potential! Are you a Grade 7 student who enjoys discovering patterns, making sense of challenging problems, and explaining how you know your solution works? In this course, you’ll investigate mathematical relationships, represent your thinking with tables, graphs, diagrams, expressions, and equations, and compare different strategies for solving problems. You’ll strengthen essential Math 7 concepts while building the algebraic reasoning needed for Integrated Math 1. Whether you’re ready to push your thinking further or simply want to become a more confident problem solver, this program is for you.Prepare for potential acceleration: The goal of this course is to give students opportunities to strengthen their foundational skills and explore essential topics from the Math 7 Accelerated curriculum. Participation in this class will not guarantee placement in Integrated Math 1. To place in Integrated Math 1, students must satisfy placement requirements including earning qualifying scores on placement tests. LED BY LJCDS Math EducatorContact: afterschool@ljcds.org Program highlights Ninety minutes a week: a longer block than most after-school programs, giving time to work through problems properly rather than rushing them. Reason and communicate: students make sense of problems, explain their thinking, justify conclusions, and compare approaches with classmates. Represent mathematics in several ways: tables, graphs, diagrams, equations, expressions, and words — and how those representations connect. Build algebraic fluency: proportional relationships, expressions, multi-step equations, inequalities, functions, and graphing. Solve meaningful problems: unfamiliar and real-world situations that reward strategy rather than repetition. Connect the ideas: students see how unit rate, proportional relationships, slope, equations, and functions build on one another. Students leave with: stronger conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and the confidence to approach a hard problem independently. Ways to take part One class, several entry points — every student works in the same mathematical community, but tasks are built to be entered in more than one way. Students start with strategies that make sense to them, discuss and refine their reasoning together, and then extend to more sophisticated representations and challenging questions as they’re ready.

Kodely: Detective Science, Solving Mysteries With ScienceTiny detectives, big discoveries Are you a curious detective who loves mysteries, secret codes, and figuring out how things work? In this class, K–1 scientists turn clues into experiments — lifting fingerprints with safe powders, decoding invisible-ink messages, tracking footprints, and testing what sinks, floats, and fizzes to solve the day’s case. Each week ends with a take-home clue kit or detective tool you built yourself, and the session finishes with a showcase where you crack a final mystery in front of your family. LED BY Kodely Academy. Kodely provides a trained Studio lead plus all materials, devices and take-home kits; individual instructor names are assigned closer to the start date.Contact: Sri Narayanan · sri@kodely.io Program highlights Fingerprint lab and magnifier build: how real prints are found and lifted, using a safe, washable method. Invisible ink and cipher wheels: write and decode secret messages to take home. Observation and sorting challenges: classification skills like a field scientist. Simple chemical clues: color-change tests to identify mystery powders. A team mystery board: every session builds toward a final case file. No screens: entirely hands-on, with all materials and a detective pouch included. Students leave with: a detective pouch of tools they built and a solved case.

Shape something out of clay Are you a Lower School student who loves creating with your hands? Using clay as a medium, you’ll learn to shape functional and sculptural pieces with coils, slab construction, and pinching methods. Students create multiple pieces and learn how to glaze bisque ware to produce finished artwork. Projects change regularly, so students can return session after session to keep developing their skills. No prior experience is needed — just your hands, curiosity, and a willingness to play. LED BY Alexis Grinbold and Sani vanderSpek, La Jolla Country Day Ceramics Educators. Program highlights One-on-one guidance in a group setting: individual attention on hand-building while working alongside classmates. Builds fine motor skills: strengthens hands and develops hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. Develops problem-solving: students experiment with different shapes, sizes, and forms of clay. Focus and concentration: molding and shaping clay to a desired form builds a child’s ability to stay with a task. A social craft: opportunities to share ideas, collaborate, and learn from one another. A tool for self-expression: clay lets children communicate thoughts and ideas nonverbally. Students leave with: multiple finished, glazed artworks to take home.

Own Your Energy, Protect Your Peace Are you a Grade 9–12 student who loves staying active, protecting your peace, or finding ways to lock in without burning out? You’ll move through yoga flows, use breathwork to reset your nervous system, and practice meditation and mindfulness to help you focus, recharge, and handle stress. Build resilience, self-awareness, and real-life tools for whatever comes your way. Whether you’re ready to level up your wellness game or just need a space to chill, reset, and just be, this program is for you. If you have yoga bolsters, bring them. Join Kla-Bada Bee, 500+ hour E-RYT Certified Yoga Therapist, LJCDS alum, current parent, and Middle School yoga instructor, for an engaging after-school program that guides students through movement, yoga, breathing, and mindfulness while building confidence, strength, balance, social connection, and self-awareness. Days: -Two options: 1. Meet twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays ($600)2. Meet once a week, Tuesdays or Thursdays ($375)Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.Dates: September 10–November 19 (No classes on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 because of Upper School Experiential Education Week) Contact: Kla-Bada Bee at klabada@yoginikbee.com Meet you where you are: Students receive personalized guidance, modifications, and encouragement, no yoga experience or flexibility required. Stress less, focus more: Breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness teach students how to manage stress, improve concentration, and stay calm under pressure. Build strength & resilience: Mindful movement develops strength, mobility, body awareness, confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience. Support your whole life: Practices are designed to complement academics, athletics, performances, relationships, and other commitments, not add more stress. More than stretching: The program combines yoga, breathwork, meditation, and relaxation to create an accessible wellness experience focused on real-life application rather than perfecting poses. Take your toolkit with you: Students leave with practical breathing, movement, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques they can use before a test, game, performance, bedtime, or anytime life gets hectic. Location on campus will be emailed from the instructor.