After School Programs | Academics | Hammond School | Columbia, South Carolina

After School Programs | Academics | Hammond School | Columbia, South Carolina

PLUS Programs

When the bell rings, the fun starts!

Here's a look at one-day PLUS Programs:

⏱️ Hammond’s Amazing Minute-to-Win-It Challenge
Instructors: Jan Jenkins and Traci Waite
Tuesday, September 8
PK–4th | 4:00–5:15 PM | $45

Get ready for fast-paced fun with exciting Minute-to-Win-It games and challenges! Students will race against the clock while building teamwork, problem-solving skills, and confidence.

Click here to register for Hammond’s Amazing Minute-to-Win-It Challenge.


🍪 Sweet Starts: Beginner Cookie Decorating
Instructor: Jessica Warren
Wednesday, September 9
3rd–6th | 3:45–5:00 PM | $55

Celebrate the start of the school year by learning the basics of decorating sugar cookies with royal icing! Students will learn basic decorating techniques and take home their completed set.

Click here to register for Sweet Starts: Beginner Cookie Decorating.


🧱 LEGO Back to School

Instructors: Elaine Epting and Marge Thomas
Wednesday, September 16
PK–4th | 3:45–5:00 PM | $45

Kick off the school year with Ms. Epting and Mrs. Thomas for a fun-filled LEGO adventure! Campers will take on LEGO building challenges, work together on creative activities, and make their own back-to-school creations. They’ll also enjoy ice cream sundaes, create personalized picture frames and name necklaces, and have fun with friends!

Click here to register for LEGO Back to School.

SATURDAY PLUS PROGRAMS

🧚 Fairy Garden Adventure

Instructor: Bonnie Lynch
Saturday, September 12
PK–2nd | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | $75

Step into a magical morning of fairy fun! Girls will create fairy crafts and gardens, enjoy games and treasure hunts, and let their imaginations sparkle. Come dressed in your favorite fairy-inspired outfit!

*This offering is for girls only.

Click here to register for Fairy Garden Adventure.


✨ Sparkle Studio: Skyhawk Spirit

Instructor: Maria Carter
Saturday, September 19
3rd–6th | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | $75

 Get ready to sparkle with Skyhawk spirit! Participants will design and bedazzle their own Skyhawk canvas tote bag, using fun materials and plenty of creativity to make it uniquely their own. This hands-on experience encourages creativity, self-expression, and confidence while giving everyone a one-of-a-kind creation to take home and show off their Skyhawk spirit! ❤️💙

Click here to register for Sparkle Studio: Skyhawk Spirit. 

Homework Club Is Underway!

Homework Club is underway! Students in 1st–4th grade enrolled in Extended Day automatically participate from dismissal until 4:00 PM, Monday–Thursday, providing dedicated time to work on homework before transitioning to afternoon Extended Day activities.

 This year’s Homework Club instructors are:

  • 1st Grade: Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Waite
  • 2nd Grade: Mrs. Hall and Ms. Davis
  • 3rd Grade: Ms. Byrd
  • 4th Grade: Mrs. Lowe

Students in 5th–6th grade attending Middle School Extended Day participate in Study Hall from 3:30–4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday.

Auxiliary Programs Calendar Reminders

  • Monday, September 7: PLUS Programs do not meet; Extended Day Closed
  • Monday, September 21: No Homework Club for 1st-4th Grade
  • Monday, October 5: No Homework Club for 1st-4th Grade  


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