FEAST Club Descriptions for Fall 2025 Semester

 

 

Garrison Mill FEAST Clubs feature a mix of clubs that are led by teachers that your kids already know plus clubs that are led by skilled external providers who are insured to Cobb County School District standards and have been background checked.

 

Our fee-based clubs provide after-school enrichment that enhances learning in a fun environment. All clubs will be held at Garrison Mill Elementary.

 

TEACHER-LED CLUBS

 

Move & Groove (K-3rd)

When you’ve got to move it, move it and groove it, groove it! Students enhance musical skills through singing, dancing, playing instruments and creating music. On Mondays. Offered by Colleen Crotty and Kirsten Hammontree.

 

Reading, Creating and Beyond (K-1st)

Expand your imagination through story + art! We integrate art and literacy, allowing students to express comprehension of stories through artistic creations. On Tuesdays. Offered by Shilpi McReynolds and Kirsten Hammontree.

 

Extra Art Fun!!! (2nd-5th)

Young artists engage in an environment designed for learning art techniques like drawing, painting, and paper mâché. Emphasis is placed on the art process. On Wednesdays. Offered by Rebeca Lopez and Shilpi McReynolds.

 

All Sports and Games (K-2nd Wednesday, 3rd-5th Friday)

Learn the basics of a variety of sports and games like soccer, basketball, floor hockey and dodgeball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and fun. Two sessions, split by grade level. Offered by Coach Quentin Adams and Kirsten Hammontree.

 

 

Basketball (3rd-5th)

Learn basketball fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork and individual skill development. On Thursdays. Offered by Coach Quentin Adams and Kirsten Hammontree.

 

 

EXTERNALLY LED CLUBS

 

Skills & Frills (2nd-5th)

Lots of fun craft projects each semester, from sewing and baking to woodworking and paper crafting. Two sessions on Mondays. Exposure to DIY basics through fun crafts and recipes. Offered by Skills & Frills.

 

Karate (K-5th)

Instructors emphasize physical training alongside life skills like respect, focus and self-discipline. For all ages. Instructors will separate groups based on ages once session is underway. End-of-session belt ceremony in December is for students only. On Mondays starting Aug. 25. Offered by Marietta Martial Arts.

 
Yoga Club (2nd-5th Tuesday, K-1st Friday)

Instructors help students build confidence, focus and emotional resilience through yoga and mindfulness. Sessions split by grade level and days - Tuesday is for second- through fifth-graders, Friday is for kindergarten and first-graders. Offered by Happy Kidz Yoga.

 

Robotics 1/Intro to Robotics  (K-2nd)

Younger kids work with basic robots that focus on the engineering and simple motor concepts. Lesson plans derived from the Lego Education Teacher’s Guide and Manual. On Tuesdays. Offered by The Steam Club. 

 

Robotics 2/Robotek  (3rd-5th)

Older kids will incorporate more moving parts than in Robotics 1 plus working motors and sensors into the builds and programming for the weekly assignments. Lesson plans are derived from the Lego Education Teacher’s Guide and Manual. On Tuesdays. Offered by The Steam Club.

 

Spanish Club (K-2nd, 3rd-5th – Wednesdays)

¡Hola! When it comes to language learning, the earlier a child starts, the better. A fun-filled way to expose student to Spanish through multimedia content and direct interaction with our Spanish-speaking instructors. Two sessions on Wednesdays, split by grade level. ¡Hasta pronto! Offered by Brilliant Bilingual.

 

Chess Club (1st-5th, K-5th – Thursdays)

Develop critical thinking, confidence and competitive skills, with an emphasis on improved concentration and academic performance. Two sessions provided on Thursdays. Note that kindergarten students are to attend session No. 2 on Thursdays. Offered by Kids Chess.

 

 

FUN-damental Science (K-5th)

Lessons help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation involving life, earth and physical science concepts. Exciting program topics draw from environmental science, rocketry, chemistry and other scientific disciplines. On Thursdays. Offered by The Steam Club.

 

Drama (K-5th)

Let your budding actor build self-confidence, speaking  and acting skills through activities like improvisations, mini-scripts and theater games. Two sessions on Friday, all ages. Offered by Drama Kids International.