After School Enrichment (ASE) is a PTA sponsored opportunity for students to explore, learn, and develop new skills through a variety of engaging programs at school, after school. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays for six weeks beginning September 22 through October 27. We hope your students will find something they’re excited about!
***Parents, or other HCPS approved volunteers, will be required to volunteer for a minimum of one session PER CHILD registration. During registration, you will be able to select the date you would like to volunteer. Please note that choosing a date does not guarantee that you will be volunteering in your child’s class.
To complete your child’s registration, you must select a volunteer date. Please check your calendar before registering to make sure you can commit to the date you choose.
We truly appreciate your help in making these enrichment opportunities possible for our students! Since this program needs volunteers in order for it to run, if you are unable to attend your scheduled volunteer session, it may affect your child’s eligibility to participate in future enrichment opportunities.
Pick up & volunteer instructions will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class.
Each class will begin at 2:15pm (directly after school) and dismiss at 3:15 pm.
Fall 2026 After School Enrichment
will be on
Tuesdays beginning September 22 - October 27
Registration opens on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00pm and closes on Monday, September 14 at 11:59pm. Classes may fill quickly. We recommend having a second choice ready if your first choice is full.
**Please note the last day to sign up for After School Enrichment on September 14th is a firm deadline. No changes (including refunds) will be made after this time so that our team has time to organize everything behind the scenes to prepare for the first class on September 22.
REGISTRATION!
To register, please visit the Fox Den website. On the left-hand side, scroll down to the My Forms/Order tab and click on it. You should then see a New Form section, where you’ll find After School Enrichment Fall 2026.
Having trouble registering?
* Make sure you are logged into this website, The Fox Den
* Once logged in, you can also access the registration form under MY ACCOUNT, My Forms/Signups
* You may also need to update your student's teacher to their current teacher by going to MY ACCOUNT, Update My Account, and clicking on "Click here if you are trying to update your directory information." While there verify your child is listed in their current grade.
Questions? Comments? Email Jill Read and Beth Scott, ASE Coordinators at nfesenrichment@gmail.com
FOX GARDEN CLUB: Cost $25: Min 5, Max 14: Students grades K-5
Ready to get your hands dirty? Join the Fox Garden Club as we explore our vegetable and flower beds! We’ll get outside and learn about plants, soil, and how to take care of our school garden. **Many sessions will include outside instruction; please dress appropriately for the weather. The class will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather.
LITTLE HELPERS, BIG HEARTS with Mrs. Cornwell and Mrs. Saunders
Cost:$100: Min 15, Max 20, Students grades K-3
Students will spread kindness and make a difference in our community through fun, hands-on service projects. From creating cards and care packages to helping local organizations, we’ll learn that even the littlest helpers can make a BIG impact!
BOARD GAMES AND BUILD with Ms. Meyer: Cost $25: Min 10, Max 20, Students grades K-3
Students will have the opportunity to work together and collaborate by playing board games, while also having opportunities to get creative and think critically with KEVA planks and open ended LEGO building.
FUN RUN CLUB with Mrs. Wells and Ms. Stevens: Cost $70: Min 25, Max 30, Students grades 2-5
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the Nuckols Farm Elementary Fun Run Club! This isn't just about running; it's a chance to take on exciting team challenges and conquer awesome obstacles with your friends. You'll get to test your speed, agility, and teamwork as you work together to complete missions and overcome fun-filled hurdles. It's the perfect way to get your energy out, make new friends, and show off your teamwork skills. Showing good behavior is essential for maintaining your spot in the Fun Run Club and ensuring everyone has a safe and fun experience. Join Mrs. Wells and Ms. Stevens for an adventure and see how much fun fitness can be! We will end each session with a popsicle and have a culminating Color Run on our last day together!
CREATIVE CODING WITH SCRATCH: DESIGN YOUR OWN VIDEO GAMES! with Mrs. Claytor Cost:$40: Min 10, Max 24, Students grades 3-5
Calling All Future Game Designers! Join Mrs. Claytor for Creative Coding with Scratch! Dream it, code it, and PLAY it as you design your very own video games using Scratch. No coding experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to CODE, CREATE & PLAY! ** Computer mouse is encouraged for class.
INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL & SPORTSMANSHIP with Mr. Palmer: Cost: $75: Min 12, Max 20, Students grades 3-5
Join us for a fun, beginner friendly introduction to pickleball! In this one-hour after school class, students will learn the basic skills of pickleball, including serving, rallying, movement, and simple game play. Just as important, we will practice great sportsmanship by focusing on teamwork, encouragement, respect, fair play, and positive attitudes. This class is a great way for students to try a new sport, build confidence, have fun, and make new friends! ***Equipment will be provided!
CLAY CREATIONS with Mrs. de Nijs: Cost $125: Min 10, Max 12, Students grades 3-5 Students will be using a variety of hand building techniques. We will be making an animal bank, a rose, a candle holder with melted marbles, and a coil pot. We will be using a variety of paints and glazes to finish our clay projects.
ACTING CLASS with Mr. Bond and Ms. Gallagher: Cost $75: Min 10, Max 20, Students grades 3-5
These classes teach the kids to express themselves and to become a part of a story! Students will act out stories from read aloud texts and short scripts, as well as play fun theater games! Students will learn about moving on a stage, speaking loudly and clearly, and how to work together in a performance.
LEGO MASTERS with Dr. Evans: Cost: $120, Min. 10, Max 24, Students grade 3-5.
If you love building with LEGO, this is the class for you! Each class will be a different LEGO activity that has students using their creativity and building in fun ways. Examples include a LEGO explosion, car racing, LEGO mazes, and much more! There will also be a day where we pretend to be on the TV show LEGO Masters. Students will get a LEGO kit, baseplate, and some other LEGO surprises to take home and add to their collections. *Students should be familiar and comfortable building with the regular sized LEGO pieces.
ASE Frequently Asked Questions
My student attends the HEF (Henrico Education Foundation) after school program at NFE. Can they still participate in the PTA After School Enrichment (ASE)?
YES! Register your student for the PTA After School Enrichment Program of their choice. We will have a volunteer available at 3:15pm to escort students from their PTA ASE class to meet their HEF coordinator.
My student wants to do two classes, can I sign them up for two classes?
All of the classes will be held at the same time on Tuesday afternoons from 2:15-3:15pm on September 22-October 27. Students should only enroll in one class for the Fall session.
My student’s favorite class is not listed for my student’s grade level. Can I still enroll them in the class they want?
ASE classes are designed for the grades listed based on student skill and ability. To enroll in a class a student must be in the grades listed for that class.
Should I enroll my new Kindergarten student in an ASE class this Fall?
This depends on your Kindergarten student. As parents you know your child best. If your young student is tired from their first days in school, then it may be best to wait and enroll your Kindergartener in the Spring ASE session when they are more accustomed to the school routine and have more energy to fully enjoy their ASE class.
Why are some classes more expensive than others?
Each class is priced depending on the cost of materials and instructor time for the class. Some classes require more expensive materials, but all of the classes will be equally fun and engaging for your student.
We’ve had a change in schedule and my student can no longer participate in their ASE Class. Can I get a refund?
After Sunday, March 8, 2026 no refunds will be given for ASE course registrations as described on the ASE flyer, ASE website and ASE registration.
My student attended the first week and would like to change classes. Can we switch to another class?
Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate class changes during the session. After Monday, September 14, 2026 we are not able to make changes or give refunds for ASE classes.
Is ASE the same as HEF?
ASE stands for After School Enrichment and it is a PTA sponsored six week session of classes that meet once a week and teach a fun, new skill. HEF stands for Henrico Education Foundation, which runs a daily after school program at Nuckols Farm. ASE and HEF are two separate groups. Students who attend HEF can register for ASE classes.
Why aren’t there more class offerings?
ASE is volunteer led and we currently have a very small team. If you would like to share course ideas that appeal to your student, or if you would like to join the ASE team, please email Jill Read and Beth Scott, nfesenrichment@gmail.com
