Clubs, Organizations and After School Care
Clubs & Organizations | After School Care
Do you have a talent you would like to share in an after school activity for children?
In the years past Gullett parents and friends have organized book clubs, exercise classes, art clubs and more.
Let us know if you have another great idea for an after school activity.
Clubs & Organizations
Astronomy
Study how stars, planets and moons combine to form through demonstration, hands-on activities and creative projects. Take a trip to NASA during Spring Break. For more information about this opportunity for third-fifth graders, contact Ms. Jeffrey, the club moderator, at 841-0337.
Austin Globetrotters
Austin Globetrotters is an exploration of our world and its many cultures. Each month, in four lessons, a new country will be explored. Your first - fourth graders can lean about the geography, history, language, art, food, music and, most importantly, the people of the area discussed. This is taught through games, art projects and other hands-on activities. The goal is to promote global understanding and cultural respect. Contact person for 2008-09 school year coming soon.
Math Pentathlon Club
The Math Pentathlon program offers students the opportunity to develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. It differentiates instruction by using specifically-designed board games to motivate all student of varying abilities and learning styles to enjoy math and spend more time learning it. Quote from a parent: "One of the most positive things about the games is that they unveil talents that kids never could have expected. This is because the games reveal talents not tapped into by traditional educational methods, but talents that are vital to the types of thinking and strategizing necessary in certain real world professions." Math Pentathlon is currently not available as an official extracurricular activity, though games are available for checkout in the library, and some parents are teaching them in the classrooms. If you would like to learn more about them, or would like help learning them, please contact Martha Stockton - mtstockton@earthlink.net. Also see www.mathpentath.org
Boy Scouts
If you're a boy in grades 1-5 and you enjoy camping out and marching in parades, racing cars, and looking at stars, Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts is for you! The troops also sell popcorn, tie knots, and go fishing and hiking. Learn more from Karen Moore at 453-5753 or kpmoore@onr.com
Girl Scouts
Interested in Girl Scouting? Join a Gullett troup and discover all the fun activities that Girl Scouts offers — from camping to swimming to ice skating and learning about the environment and more. Gullett has many active Girl Scout troops from Daisys (K) to Brownies (1-3) to Juniors (3-5)!
For more information email Donna at donnamidtownsud@gmail.com. Learn more about our area council at www.girlscouts-lonestar.org.
Chorus
Our superstar singers (grades 3-5) prepare for melodic performances throughout the year, including a Holiday Show and a Spring Musical. To find out more about the vocal opportunity, contact Ms. Jeffrey, at 841-0337.
Move Your Tale
Move Your Tale uses the tools of theatre and dance to explore storytelling! Creative drama, yoga, dance and theatrical design techniques are incorporated and adapted by participants as they find creative new ways to interpret and share information. Though sessions culminate in an informal performance, the goal is to allow children an opportunity to explore storytelling through movement rather than to create a polished public performance. Wednesdays, after school, for K-2nd graders. Contact: Kristin Henn (kristinhenn@hotmail.com).
Chess Club
Chess is a great way for kids to learn about concentration, planning, and good sportsmanship. All grades and experiences are welcome - novice to masters. Since this is an evening class, we encourage parents to participate! Thursdays, 6-7:30. Contact: Bennett Sandlin via email: Bennett@tml.org. Free.
Jr. Jazzercise
What a fun class of movement! From stretching and basic locomotor movements to dancing, students will be moving and moving more! We'll get and stay fit having fun with our "moving music." Thursdays, after school, for 2nd - 5th graders. Contact: Andrea Griswold via email at: grahams5@sbcglobal.net. $75.
Arachno Club
Want to talk with others about tarantulas, spiders, scorpions, amphibians, and reptiles? This is the group! Share your collection, learn about others' animals, the importance of respecting wildlife, and meet guest speakers who work with these beautiful creatures. Thursdays, for 2nd-5th graders. Contact: Danny Tyler via email at: cdrtblugs@aol.com. Free.
Austin Globetrotters
Tuesdays for 1st-2nd graders, Thursdays for 3rd and 4th graders. contact: Leslie Cox via email at: coxford@grandecom.net.
After School Care for 2009-2010
Please Note: This List Of Day Care Providers Is For Your Convenience. Please Verify References As This List Is Not A Recommendation By Aisd Or Gullett Elementary. Other Providers May Be Available.
Day care with van pickup after school
Dougherty Arts (Creativity Club meets on the Gullett campus), 974-4040
My Friend's House, 346-4151
1050 Village Center Dr
Elsass Academy, 452-5437
2415 Twin Oaks Dr 78757
Faith Luthern Child Development Center, 451-1116
6600 Woodrow Ave 78757
Jewish Community Association Of Austin Kids Connection, 735-8050
7300 Hart Ln 78731
Northwest Recreation Center, 458-4107
2913 Northland Dr 78757
Stepping Stone #1, 459-0247
1710 Richcreek 78757
Stepping Stone #9, 371-1777
8121 Shoal Creek Blvd 78757
Neighborhood Parent Day Care
(Also Available Holidays And Other Breaks)
Vicky (Huskisson) Giro, 323-5437
3004 Hunt Dr 78757
Beverly Harkey, 453-1379
2601 Albata Ave 78757
Kids In Bloom With Evelin Vorzimmer, 371-0983
8707 Primrose Lane 78757
Preschool Aged Childcare
(Also Available Holidays And Other Breaks)
Extend-A-Care, 472-9402
On the Gullett Campus, 7:30am-6:30pm during the school year.
Summer Camp 2009 will be on the Brykerwoods campus.
