Colfax Charter Elementary
2025-2026 Program
Childcare Service
At PEAK, we provide a comprehensive childcare service that extends until 6:00 PM on every school day. To enroll your child, please complete the registration packet linked below and send it to peakenrichment@gmail.com.
Enrichment Program
Our Enrichment Program at Colfax Charter Elementary offers an exciting and well-rounded selection of classes that run five days a week, designed to inspire and prepare students for a bright future. From hands-on activities like LEGO engineering and ceramics to thought-provoking sessions in marine biology and chemistry, our program nurtures creativity, dexterity, and a love for learning. Each class is thoughtfully crafted to engage students in STEM, art, and critical thinking, while also building essential life skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether they’re strategizing in chess, exploring the wonders of the ocean, or competing in a fun “Cupcake Wars” challenge, students will thrive in a safe, positive, and fun environment that encourages growth and discovery. Join us for an enriching after-school experience that equips your child with the tools they need to succeed!
General Information
Safety first - 14-1 ratio
Exclusive discount for enrichment classes and camps start August 2024 (Only for families enrolled in our childcare service)
Fully licensed child care
All staff background checked by FBI, DOJ, and CDSS
Pick up anytime
Homework assistance offered everyday
STEAM enrichment activities inside the program
WINTER 2026 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
CLASSES LISTED BELOW
SIGN-UPS WILL BEGIN SUNDAY, JANUARY 18TH AT 5PM
SIGN-UPS WILL SUNDAY, END JANUARY 25TH AT 5PM
Class Change & Drop Policy
If you’d like to switch your child into a different class, there’s a $25 charge fee per class.
If you decide to drop a class, a 3% fee applies to the original charge and another 3% fee applies to the refund transaction.
Thank you for understanding as these small fees help cover processing costs.
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MONDAYS GR: TK-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATE: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23
We are devoted to promoting the merits of chess among children by using stories, dances, and catchy songs to make the game of chess exciting and easy to understand. Children participating in our program: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Have better concentration and mental discipline; Gain confidence and have lots of FUN!!! All students in our chess club receive an exclusive Academic Chess workbook, prizes for good sportsmanship and participate in the “BIG TOURNAMENT” on the last day where all kids take home a prize! You can reach Academic Chess at (818) 850-1114 or via email losangeles@academicchess.net
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MONDAYS GR: TK-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATE: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23
Get ready for a wild adventure!
In this exciting class, students will trek through rainforests, splash into wetlands, dive into oceans, roam the desert, and climb into mountain habitats all while discovering the incredible animals that live there. They’ll create rain clouds, test “blubber gloves” to see how ocean animals stay warm and explore how bugs use their super-cool mouthparts to survive.The creativity continues with art projects like drawing adorable armadillos, standing bears, sculpting clay polar bears, and painting colorful wetland scenes. This class is packed with discovery, imagination, and hands-on fun—perfect for any young animal explorer!
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TUESDAYS GR K-5TH 1:40PM-2:40PM - $240
DATE: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
Learn how to hand sew and embroider with all new projects. First project, a bag with velvet trim teaches how to sew on a button. All sewing stitches and skills are taught with easy and fun projects. Projects include a fleece scarf with applique, tiny chicken, felt box, deer or bear image to embroider and a whale pillow. All materials, supplies and sewing kit included.
Questions: sew@missshannon.com
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TUESDAYS GR: TK-5TH 1:40PM-2:40PM
DATE: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
LEGO Inventors Adventure
Get ready to bring your imagination to life—one brick at a time in our LEGO enrichment class! Students will build exciting creations like a spaceship, a Minecraft-inspired tool, challenge cars, and even a one-color game board. Each week offers a new hands-on engineering or design challenge that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Builders will explore patterns, colors, and unique techniques as they turn simple LEGO bricks into incredible projects. Join us and discover just how far your imagination can go—because in this LEGO world, you’re the master builder! -
WEDNESDAY GR: TK-5TH, 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATES: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Welcome to the Science Factory Campus of Hogwarts, muggles!
Step inside our magical workshop where science and sorcery come together! In this enchanting enrichment class, young wizards-in-training will explore the essentials: charms and potions.Students will experience the thrill of making objects “levitate,” brewing bubbling, oozing, and foaming potions, and discovering real carnivorous plants that eat insects right before their eyes! Every spellbinding activity blends hands-on science with the wonder of the wizarding world, revealing the real scientific principles behind the magic of Harry Potter.
Grab your wand, pull on your robes, and join us as we transform science into pure sorcery!
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THURSDAYS 3:00PM-4:00PM
4TH-5TH GRADE ONLY
DATE: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
It is time to get messy! Miss Samantha's ceramic class is the place to create clay masterpieces that will last a lifetime. The Thursday class is for students’ grades 3rd - 5th where they will learn the process of working with clay. Each student will sculpt, glaze, and bring home several one of a kind works of art. Each student will learn a variety of ceramic techniques while adding their own personal creative touch to each piece. Let’s get muddy and have some fun! Questions: samantha.reffett.33@gmail.com
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THURSDAYS GR: TK-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM - $240
DATE: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
Dive into an unforgettable underwater adventure! PEAK CLASS
Students will get hands-on with real marine science as they dissect their very own squid, hold a 6-foot octopus, and hold a real shark. They’ll even get to feel a realistic jellyfish texture, giving them the thrill without the sting!
But that’s only the beginning. We’ll uncover how many senses a shark has and explore how these incredible predators use them to hunt and examine its unique anatomy to understand why sharks are such powerful swimmers and skilled hunters.
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FRIDAYS GR: TK-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATES: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Pack your aprons and your passports—it's time for a global taste adventure!
In this deliciously fun class, students will whip up amazing dishes from around the world, like warm oatmeal Bannocks from the UK, sweet Italian cannoli’s, fresh Vietnamese spring rolls, vibrant Greek salad, and zesty Pico de Gallo with guacamole from Mexico. As we cook, students will discover where each dish comes from and learn fun cultural facts along the way. This hands-on class invites young chefs to mix, create, taste, and explore exciting new flavors.
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FRIDAYS 3:00PM-4:00PM
2ND-3RD GRADE ONLY
DATE: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
It is time to get messy! Miss Samantha's ceramic class is the place to create clay masterpieces that will last a lifetime. The Thursday class is for students’ grades 3rd - 5th where they will learn the process of working with clay. Each student will sculpt, glaze, and bring home several one of a kind works of art. Each student will learn a variety of ceramic techniques while adding their own personal creative touch to each piece. Let’s get muddy and have some fun! Questions: samantha.reffett.33@gmail.com
