Workshops
Spring 2026 Enrichment Workshops
Registration will open for Spring Enrichment workshops on Sunday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m.
Spring workshops begin the week of April 6 unless otherwise noted.
Weekly workshops provide students in kindergarten through grade 8 specialized after school learning opportunities with experienced instructors and passionate teaching artists, musicians, and professionals from the greater Portland area. Workshops offer in-depth exploration into the arts, dance, drama/acting, science, engineering, athletics, cooking, chess, Dungeons & Dragons and more!
Enrichment workshops are open to the students in our Waynflete Community and students from the greater Portland area.
Spring Enrichment workshops at a glance: REGISTER HERE
Applicable grades are noted for each workshop.
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STEAM Airborne (Grades K–2) |
Spring Crafting Circle (Grades K–2) |
Ninja Squad at Maine Warrior Gym (Grades K–5) |
Creative Movement (Grades 3–5) |
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 4–5) |
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Field Hockey Clinics (Grades 2–5) |
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 4–5) |
Rock Climbing at Salt Pump (Grades 3–5) |
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 6–8) |
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Nature Lab: Science Outing Club (Grades 3–5) |
Flyers Running Club (Grades K–5) |
STEAM Airborne (Grades 3–5) |
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Dungeons & Dragons Writing Club (Grades 6–8) |
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Lacrosse Clinics (Grades 2–5) |
Spring 2026 Workshops
NATURE LAB: Science Outing Club
Join Nature Lab! Student scientists will go on weekly adventures to explore the unique ecosystems of Southern Maine. They will learn about the science that is used to study this environment and be given the tools to investigate the intricacies of each site for themselves. Nature Lab is open to any student that enjoys being outside, expressing curiosity, and working as a team to answer scientific questions. Bus transportation provided, and our weekly adventures are rain or shine!
Instructor: Zoë Kennedy, Educator at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Zoë Kennedy is an educator at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. She grew up in Massachusetts and received her B.S. in environmental studies at the University of Vermont. Her passion for teaching students about the environment has led her to work in a variety of places including Acadia National Park, where she completed a fellowship in environmental education in 2024. She started leading the Nature Lab workshop in the fall of 2024 and is very excited to continue to offer the program again this spring!
Weekly locations and scientific explorations will be noted in welcome emails. This may include phonology, ornithology, dendrology, vernal pool exploration, intertidal ecology, fire safety and more!
Weekly locations and scientific explorations will be noted in welcome emails. This may include phonology, ornithology, dendrology, vernal pool exploration, intertidal ecology, fire safety and more!
3–5 Nature Lab: Science Outing Club
Mondays from 3:30–5:30 p.m.
April 6 to June 1 (No class on 4/20 and 4/27)
Session length: 6 weeks
Minimum – 4 students | Maximum – 8 students
$220 • REGISTER
ENRICHMENT DANCE WORKSHOPS
In these classes, Lower School dancers learn to become strong, confident, creative, and expressive through movement exploration. The Winter Creative Movement was offered to K–3 grade dancers . This Spring, the class is offered to 4–5 grade dancers.
Instructor: Savana Swan
Savana Swan teaches Creative Movement, Hip Hop, and private dance lessons at a local Portland studio. In addition to her time in Enrichment, she will be teaching Middle School dance classes at Waynflete during the academic day. She is currently working towards her degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Honors & Dance at USM.
Location: Arts Center, Lower Studio
3–5 Creative Movement Class
This creative movement class invites students to explore how their bodies can move, stretch, jump, and express ideas through fun, imaginative activities. Using music, storytelling, and playful games, students will build coordination, balance, and body awareness while learning to move with confidence and creativity. Savana will also implement traditional dance vocabulary, where students will learn the basics of ballet, modern, and jazz. Each class encourages self-expression and teamwork in a positive, supportive environment where there are no “wrong” moves—just curiosity and joy! The focus is on having fun, using imagination, and developing a love for movement while supporting physical, social, and emotional growth. Students will leave the class feeling more confident and who they are and have a greater mind-body connection. This class will perform in the Spring Danceflete Collective in May!
Thursdays from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
April 2 to May 28 (No class on 4/23)
Session length: 8 weeks
Minimum – 5 students | Maximum – 12 students
$225 • REGISTER
NINJA SQUAD at MAINE WARRIOR GYM
K–5 students will love this exciting new workshop! Led by professional parkour and ninja warrior athletes, kids will learn awesome skills like jumping, rolling, swinging, and even running on walls!
Each class starts with a warm-up to get everyone ready to move. Then students practice different skills that help them grow stronger, more confident, and coordinated. This class is a great way for kids to be active, try new things, and feel proud of what they can do! Round trip bus transportation is provided from Waynflete. Space is limited, be sure to register early!
Location: Maine Warrior Gym
Chaperones: Coming soon! Parent chaperones are welcome—email Jenny Mueller if you are interested.
K–5 Ninja Squad
Wednesdays from 12:15–2:15 p.m.
April 1 to May 27 (No class on 4/22)
Session length: 8 weeks (Students enjoy lunch with the group at Maine Warrior Gym before the class begins)
Maximum – 20 students
$275 • REGISTER
ART WORKSHOPS
Spring Crafting Circle
Join the wonderful Melanie for 8 weeks of crafting fun for inspired and curious little hands. On Tuesdays we’ll gather for projects that include wet felting, collage, puzzle purses and tiny book making. We’ll learn new ways of art making, listen to music, chit chat and enjoy creating together!
Instructor: Melanie Boone, K–1 Extended Day Teacher
K–2 Spring Crafting Circle
Tuesdays from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
April 6 to June 2 (No class on 4/21)
Session length: 8 weeks
Maximum – 8 students
$225 • REGISTER
ROCK CLIMBING at Salt Pump Climbing Co.
This workshop is perfect for young climbers who want to come have fun and improve their skills. Climbers will scale 24–40 ft. walls under the supervision of the Salt Pump team and Waynflete staff. Salt Pump will provide belayers, equipment, and a separate space for lunch prior to the climbing time. Round Trip bus transportation is provided to Salt Pump from Waynflete.
Location: Salt Pump Climbing Co., 36 Haigis Parkway, Scarborough, ME
Instructors: Salt Pump staff & Izzy Topper, 2-3 Extended Day Teacher
3–5 Rock Climbing
Wednesdays from 12:15–2:50 p.m.
April 1 to May 27 (No class on 4/22)
Session length: 8 weeks
Maximum – 18 students
$350 (includes climbing gear) • REGISTER
STEAM WORKSHOPS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)
Your child(ren) will love Susan’s exciting workshops that mix science, art, and creative play! Students will learn basic science ideas while building, designing, and experimenting together.
Past projects have included:
- Racing up-cycled cars in the Spaghetti Derby
- Protecting eggs in a drop challenge
- Building houses powered by wind
- Creating cars that zoom with rubber bands
- And much more!
These fun, hands-on activities will spark your student’s curiosity and help them build important science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) skills. It’s learning through doing—and your child(ren) will have a blast!
Instructor: Susan Weimer
Location: Lower School Art Studio
K–2 STEAM Airborne
Mondays from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
April 6 to May 18 (No class on 4/20)
Session length: 6 weeks
Minimum – 5 students | Maximum – 8 students
$170 • REGISTER
3–5 STEAM Airborne
Wednesdays from 2:45–3:45 p.m.
April 1 to May 27 (No class on 4/22)
Session length: 8 weeks
Minimum – 5 students | Maximum – 8 students
$225 • REGISTER
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUBS
Have you ever wanted to go on an epic adventure with your friends? In Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), you’ll create your own unique character and team up with other players to explore a fantasy world filled with treasure, puzzles, and danger around every corner!
As you play, you’ll make choices that shape the story. Will you sneak past the sleeping dragon or try to befriend it? Will you solve the ancient riddle or search for a hidden passage? The decisions are yours to make! Our creative Game Masters will guide your journey and bring the world to life, but where you go and what you do is completely up to you! Get ready for challenges, epic battles, and unforgettable adventures.
Locations: CHM-15 (6–8), Lower School 4–5 classroom (4–5)
Instructor: Riss Bickford & Evan Fleischer
4–5 D&D Club
Tuesdays from 3:30–5:00 p.m.
April 7 to June 2 (No class on 4/21)
Session length: 8 weeks
Maximum – 10 students
$250 • REGISTER
6–8 D&D Club
In Middle School D&D you get to be the Dungeon Master! Students will take turns DMing each other for short adventures to longer campaigns. Our instructor will teach students how to create cool NPCs and exciting combat, build better puzzles and tell great stories, handle conflicts at the table, and run awesome games for their friends. Come ready with campaign ideas and questions, character concepts, and an open mind! We’ve built the D&D club experience you want to play!
Thursdays from 3:30–4:45 p.m.
April 2 to May 28 (No class on 4/23)
Session length: 8 weeks
Maximum – 15 students
$225 • REGISTER
4–5 D&D Club
Fridays from 3:30–5:00 p.m.
April 3 to June 5 (No class on 4/24, 5/1, and 5/15)
Session length: 7 weeks
Maximum – 10 students
$225 • REGISTER
6–8 D&D Writing Club
Dungeons & Dragons is a collective storytelling game played amongst friends with dice telling you what you can and can’t do. You are cordially invited to come play D&D to build a character and go on an adventure with us. What makes this particular D&D game unique is that we will be taking breaks to allow writers space to write the story of their character, with the hope that—at the end of the workshop—the story will continue. No experience necessary. All are welcome.
Wednesdays from 3:30–5:00 p.m.
April 1 to May 27 (No class on 4/22)
Session length: 8 weeks
Maximum – 8 students
$250 • REGISTER
REGISTER NOW
Additional Information:
- Parent pickup location for all workshop attendees is the Lower School lobby unless otherwise noted.
- Workshop start and end dates are noted above.
- All students must be registered to attend an Enrichment workshop.
- Payment in full is required at the time of registration.
- Workshops are open to all students from the greater Portland area.
- Workshops are either offered in three seasons or half-year sessions.
- If a workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, families will be notified one week before the first class.
Discount codes:
- Full-time Waynflete Extended Day students receive a 25 percent discount on the price of Enrichment workshops. Use the code “FT_EW” at checkout.
- Tailor Your Week Waynflete Extended Day students receive a 10 percent discount on the price of Enrichment workshops. Use the code “TYW_EW” at checkout.
Questions? Suggestions for new workshops? Email the Auxiliary Programs office or call 207.774.7863, ext. 1379.
