Extended day program
St. Ann School offers an affordable Extended Day Program after each full day of school from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Our extended day program consists of After school Care and Extended Day Clubs.
Extended Day Clubs- There are typically two sessions of clubs – Fall & Winter. Club offerings are released in September & January each year. Clubs are provided at a minimal cost to families. All clubs begin at 3:15 and end at 4:15. St. Ann Entrepreneur Club Dancing with Class Chess Club St. Ann Newspaper Club Cooking Club Robotics Club Girls Who Code Art Club
After school Care is $8.00 a day per family. Billing is completed at the end of every month through FACTS. Parents who do not pick up their child by 5:30 pm will be charged additional fees.
The program includes daily snack, arts and crafts, games, and homework/reading time. All of our Extended Day Program staff participate in ongoing Virtus training and follow procedures outlined by the Archdiocese of Chicago in creating a safe and welcome environment for all children.
fall 2025-2026 extended day offerings
This coming semester we will be offering a diverse array of clubs and activities after school. We hope you can find one or more clubs below for your child. Unless stated otherwise, the times for the clubs will all be 3:15-4:15 and will run for 9-10 weeks, depending on the program. Students who are not picked up within 5 minutes of club dismissal will be sent to afterschool. Please fill out the Google Form (sent separately via email) to sign up for clubs. Clubs have limited space and may fill up quickly. Registration will be on a first come first serve basis. The cost for St. Ann Enrichment is $50 per club per student OR your AFC copayment.
Art Club
Students will work on art projects and learn the basics of drawing and painting. These clubs are led by Ms. Ana and Ms. Jimenez.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Mondays 4-8 September 15 November 17
Thursdays K-3 September 18 November 20
cHESS CLUB
Students will develop their intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research shows a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas including math and language arts. St. Ann is hoping to participate in the Catholic Cup Chess Tournament again this spring! This club is led by an outside service provider Twist and Shout Chess.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Wednesdays 3-8 September 17 November 19
Cooking Club
Students will learn the basics of cooking. Each week they’ll create and taste new recipes. This club is led by Ms. Debbie, Ms. Darlene, and Ms. Linda.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Tuesdays K-3 September 16 November 18
fight like a girl
Girls in 4th-8th grade will learn the basics of boxing, without any actual fights. Students will be trained by a coach from Box United. Students will also focus on social-emotional skills and how to use exercise to help improve their social interactions. This club is led by an outside service provider Box United.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Wednesday 4-8 September 17 November 19
Lego stem
Students will learn how to engineer designs and use software on iPads and Chromebooks to code their designs. Students will learn how to work in teams and think through challenges. These clubs are led by Mr. Martinez, Ms. Wolf, and Mr. Gottman.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Mondays K-3 September 15 November 17
Tuesdays 4-8 September 16 November 18
RUn Club
Students in 4th-8th grade will learn how to build their self-confidence, self-esteem, and endurance through running. This program will end with a 5K race on Thursday, November 20th at Harrison Park.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Thursdays 4-8 September 18 November 20
Student council
Students in 6th-8th grade work with Dr. Jessica Harless from DePaul to work together to include student voice in projects at St. Ann. Students who participated in Student Council last year and this summer will have first priority.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Thursdays 6-8 September 18 November 20
Yoga club
Students will learn the basics of yoga and how to use it as a stress management tool. Students will be instructed in both Spanish and English and learn mindfulness techniques to use in their everyday lives. This club is led by Ms. Janeth from Janeth Barerra Yoga.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Wednesdays K-3 September 17 November 19