After-School Camp
Thornton Creek Elementary
In close partnership with the school community, HOFTC provides after-school enrichment programming on-site. We work with many amazing locally owned businesses to deliver a diverse menu of classes for families to choose from.
Session 1
DETAILS
Registration opens:
Monday, Sept. 8 at 8am
Session Dates:
September 30 - November 20
Non School Days:
T 11/11
2025-26 Calendar



Session
One
September 30 - November 20
(8 Weeks)
Non School Days:
T 11/11
Registration Opens:
9/8 — 8am
Session
Two
December 2 - February 5
(8 Weeks)
Non School Days:
T 12/23-R 1/1
Registration Opens:
11/3 — 8am
Session
Three
February 10 - April 9
(8 Weeks)
Non School Days:
T 2/17-R 2/19
Registration Opens:
1/19 — 8am
Session
Four
April 21 - June 16
(8 Weeks)
Non School Days:
N/A
Registration Opens:
3/23 — 8am
Pricing & Registration
hours
Tuesday—Thursday
Block 1 "Standard"
2:25pm - 3:40pm
Block 1 "Long"
2:25pm - 4:10pm
Block 2
3:40pm - 4:10pm
Buy a Class
Buy a Class for
$55 - $430
per class, detailed in current session flyers.
We offer a great variety of classes for you to choose from. Pick a class or classes that your child will enjoy and sign up!
Listed price is for the entire session. View the session flyer for schedule and pricing.
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HOFTC is not a licensed childcare provider
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There is no after-school enrichment classes on SPS non-school days.
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Not all activities will be offered for all ages in every session.
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Unless otherwise indicated, all ages are welcome to join any class. Kids will be divided into appropriate age groups daily.
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Pricing by class type and time varies, as detailed in the current session offerings.
Note: Partner-led classes are typically sold at a higher price than HOFTC-led classes.
Class Descriptions
Classes vary by session.
Subject to change. Be sure to view the Session Flyer for current lineup & pricing!
Bilingual Kids Seattle: Spanish Language!
K-5TH Grade, Min 10/Max 18
Students will learn and practice the second most commonly spoken language in the U.S. while benefiting from language learner outcomes such as support for higher academic achievement and the development of cognitive skills. Additionally, learning a new language gives students a greater global understanding of our world and access to another culture to see things from a new perspective. This is an immersion class consisting of language instruction in an academic setting which follows an innovative, dynamic and well-researched curriculum.
Chessmates: Chess Club
1ST-5TH Grade, Min 8/Max 14
Join the chess club! Learn tactics and strategies of chess, solve chess puzzles, and play the game with your friends! Knowledge of chess moves recommended.
HOFTC: Choose Your Own Adventure
K-5TH Grade, Max 8
Would your child like to join friends for an organized active game led by one of our experienced counselors? Would they prefer to play an indoor board game or card game? How about solo time to color or work on homework? Maybe they just need some less-structured free-time on the playground or field (rain or shine!) after school to burn off excess energy and engage in free play. We offer all of those options! Choose Your Own Adventure allows each child to recharge after school in their own way, without screens and with proper supervision.
Kids Carpentry Seattle
K-5TH Grade, Min 5/Max 8
Kids' Carpentry is a hands-on toy building experience designed to teach kids practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. While kids construct fun and exciting projects, they are also empowered to become independent thinkers--building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that will last them a lifetime. At the end of the session kids will bring home one or more wooden games or toys that they have built by hand from scratch.
Kong Academy: Parkour
K-3RD Grade, Min 6/Max 12
Get ready for an adventurous journey in Social Awareness, Relationships, and Responsible Decision-Making Skills. The Kong Academy program empowers kids physically, socially, and emotionally through: play, games, and parkour-based movement. Join us as your kids unlock their social superpowers through fitness-focused games and movement-based adventures. They'll dive into a world of teamwork, navigating challenges that foster social awareness and build positive relationships.
Kulsoom: Knitting 101
2ND-5TH Grade, Min 5/Max 10
Students will learn the foundational knit and purl stitches, which are the building blocks of every knitting project. The class will progress through more knitting basics such as casting on and binding off, all while learning to safely use and the knitting needles.
Kulsoom: Mixed Media Arts
K-5TH Grade, Min 5/Max 10
In this class Mixed media art class, the students will enjoy the freedom to the experiment with a variety of textures to create unique and expressive art pieces. We will work on paintings, collages, sculptures and more.
Rainy Day Dinner Club: Weekly Dinner
2ND-5TH Grade, Min 10/Max 12
Each week, students learn basic cooking skills while making dinner for their family! Students will create delicious dishes while focusing on the importance of local ingredients, scratch cooking, and natural preservatives while practicing knife skills and kitchen safety. Each entrée will serve 4 to 6 and will be packaged in oven-ready cookware with baking instructions. Please note that we offer vegetarian options upon request during registration. All our meals are nut free, but we are unable to accommodate other food allergies or dietary restrictions. All meals must be refrigerated or cooked within 30-minutes of the class ending. (Students attending an after-care program or leaving the food at room temperature past the 30-minutes run the risk of getting a foodborne illness.). At Rainydaydinnerclub.com our mission is to cultivate enthusiasm for cooking and build a positive culture around family meals! We use the perspective of food, cooking, and nutrition to learn about geography, math, science, and culture, while helping kids develop a life-long love of fresh ingredients and vegetables.
Our Partners
Scholarships are availablE
For information on scholarships, please checkout the After-School Programs FAQs or contact the Director of After School Programs, Sara Ray: