After School Activities 2024-2025
At our school, learning continues after class!
Following our promise to provide a holistic education, at CIEDI we want students’ afternoons to be filled with fun and meaningful learning.
To continue improving our extracurricular course offerings, this year we have partnered with Vita Bienestar, a company specialized in high-quality extracurricular programs that promote the comprehensive development of children and youth. Additionally, we will continue with the excellent courses taught by our teachers.
Arts
Music Introduction
Provides students with a solid foundation in music through:
• Hands-on exploration of instruments such as piano, ukulele, and drums.
• Understanding of musical notation - music theory.
• Participation in small group ensembles.
Day: Friday
Grade: K4 to 1st grade
Pre-Orchestra
A space designed to guide students into the world of music and instrumental performance:
• Piano, string instruments (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, and ukulele), percussion (drums, congas, timbales), wind instruments (trumpet, saxophone, trombone, flute).
• Music theory and orchestral ensemble.
Day: Wednesday
Grade: 2nd to 4th grade
Orchestra and Rock Band
A school dedicated to teaching and refining musical skills through practice and study of various orchestral instruments, promoting instrumental technique, musical interpretation, and teamwork within an orchestral environment:
• Tropical orchestra, and jazz and rock bands.
• Soloist, piano, string instruments (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, and ukulele), percussion (drums, congas, timbales), wind instruments (trumpet, saxophone, trombone, transverse flute).
Day: Thursday
Grade: 5th to 11th grade
Ballet
A space to develop and enhance ballet skills through practice, physical conditioning, and meaningful experiences:
• Fundamentals of English Ballet.
• Development of artistic sensitivity, creativity, and coordination, balance, and harmony of the body.
• The intermediate level offers fundamental movements and steps for pre-pointe, allowing for technical and interpretive development, and choreography creation.
Day: Thursday
Grade: Pre-Ballet (K4 to K5) and Year 1 (TR)
Day: Friday
Grado: Year 2 (1st to 2nd grade), Year 3 (3rd to 4th grade) Intermediate (5th to 8th grade)
Sports
Soccer
Provides students the opportunity to improve their soccer skills, learn about teamwork, discipline, and stay physically active:
• Practice activities that promote the acquisition of motor skills, geared towards understanding the basic concepts of soccer.
• Development of skills and techniques, technical fundamentals, collaborative work, game situations, and physical qualities.
• Refinement of technical fundamentals and tactics related to defensive-offensive play and understanding of roles according to field position.
Day: Friday
Grade: 2nd to 11th grade
Multisport and Introduction to Sports
A space designed for boys and girls to improve their gross motor skills and familiarize themselves with a variety of sports. Our approach focuses on physical, social, and emotional development through play and physical activity, where:
• Cognitive and motor development is stimulated in a fun way, along with physical abilities, neurological maturation, and experiences useful for daily life.
• New physical challenges are established according to their developmental stage.
• A musical environment and English instructions support their bilingualism through playful activities.
• Introduction to soccer and other sports, with self-confidence, fair play, leadership, and self-care attitudes.
Day: Wednesday
Grade: K4 to 1st grade
Basketball
Encourages the comprehensive development of students through sports and inspires young people to reach their full potential both on and off the court, promoting values such as teamwork, discipline, responsibility, and respect:
• Development of balance, agility, reflexes, self-control, confidence, and healthy habits in sports practice.
• Development of skills and abilities aimed at improving movements, technical fundamentals, teamwork, game situations, physical qualities.
• Refinement of technical fundamentals and tactics related to defensive-offensive game situations and understanding of roles according to field position.
Day: Monday
Grade: 2nd to 11th grade
Volleyball
Offers students the opportunity to learn, practice, and refine their volleyball skills, combining technical teaching and physical development with social integration:
• Technical teaching, including service, reception, passing, attack, blocking, and defense techniques.
• Physical development and social integration.
• Promotes values such as teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Day: Monday
Grade: 2nd to 11th grade
BMX
An integral experience combining technical training, physical conditioning, and recreational activities in a natural environment:
• Students enjoy cycling as a game while developing functional life and sports skills.
• Develops solid motor skills, which can later be directed towards different sports modalities or simply enjoying cycling.
• Students receive guidance on space-time awareness, balance, strength, and power.
• Body recognition and identification (proprioception).
• Transition to pedaling.
• Technical mastery of the bicycle.
Day: Monday
Grade: K4 to 1st grade
Equestrian
Equestrian classes will follow the Poni Galopes pedagogical model of the Colombian Equestrian Federation. This model classifies riders by level according to age and ability, centering its teaching methodology on play:
• Rider's balance and lateral movement.
• Mounting and dismounting techniques.
• Learning some equestrian terms.
• Rider's position and seat (proper use and effectiveness of aids).
• Practice of exercises in walking and trotting gaits.
• Learning and differentiation of rising trot and sitting trot.
• Practice of transitions between different gaits.
• Handling of turns, circles, serpentines, etc.
• Leading the horse in a section.
• Practice of exercises in sitting and rising trot.
• Interest in horses and the sport.
Day: Tuesday
Grade: K5 to 3rd grade
Skating
• Comprehensive development in children and young people through playful sports skating practice, achieving high technical sports quality along with an increase in their quality of life:
• Develops specific skills in skating initiation, such as impulses, movement positions, braking, coordination, rhythm, balance, flexibility, adaptation, differentiation, orientation, and other techniques that ensure full safety for the athlete on skates.
• Develops psychological abilities in students such as discipline, courage, tenacity, perseverance, initiative, and self-control, among others.
• Fosters attitudes of solidarity and respect towards fellow athletes and classmates.
Day: Monday
Grade: K4 to 1st grade
Ping pong
• Offers students learning of the technical fundamentals of the sport, such as racket grip, basic positions, and main strokes (drive, backhand, serve).
• Develops fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes.
• Students learn the importance of concentration, game strategy, and teamwork in an environment that promotes discipline, perseverance, and respect for others.
• Table tennis improves players' muscle tone and aerobic capacity.
Día: Tuesday
Grado: 5th to 11th grade
Football in English
A fun and engaging football training program for kids aged 6 to 9 should include key equipment like cones, small goals, age-appropriate balls, and agility tools. The 1.5-hour session can be structured as follows: a warm-up with games and stretching, skill development focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting drills, followed by mini-games like 1v1 matches or fun challenges. End with a cool down, stretching, and positive feedback for the kids.
Día: Viernes
Grado: De TR a 3°
Technology
Minecraft
• Practical learning where robots are designed, built, and programmed to respond to commands.
• The perfect fusion between technology and creativity through fun and effective learning.
• Construction of structures, solving challenges, and bringing projects to life from unique ideas.
• This space stimulates imagination while developing essential technological skills such as basic programming and virtual environment design.
Day: Monday
Grade: 1st to 5th grade
Robotics
A creative and fun space for exploration, innovation, and fun, where physical and digital products are designed and built, such as:
• Students will learn a variety of skills beyond robot construction and programming:
• They design and assemble robots, helping them understand engineering and mechanics concepts such as structure, gears, motors, and sensors.
• They identify problems, think of solutions, test their ideas, and make adjustments, strengthening their ability to solve problems creatively and logically.
• Fosters collaboration, communication, and teamwork. Students share ideas, divide tasks, and work together to achieve a common goal.
Day: Tuesday
Grade: 5th to 11th grade
Well-being
Latin and Urban Rhythms
• A space for expression with benefits for the cardiovascular system, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence.
• A fun activity that supports physical, emotional, and social development.
• Develops dance skills through the practice of different styles like salsa, bachata, merengue, jazz, hip hop, and international rhythms.
• In addition to improving coordination and rhythm, it strengthens confidence, body expression, and teamwork, all while having fun and connecting with culture through music and movement.
Day: Wednesday
Grade: 5th to 11th grade
Yoga
A discipline adapted and approached through play that allows children to get to know their bodies and connect them with their minds. Breath control and different yoga postures enable children to develop concentration, attention, memory, and relaxation skills.
Day: Thursday
Grade: 2nd to 5th grade
Day: Wednesday
Gradr: 6th to 11th grade
Theater
In this space, our students will learn to develop their creativity and artistic expression through theater. Classes combine acting techniques, such as character interpretation and improvisation, fostering confidence, teamwork, and discipline.
They will also improve their language, comprehension, and especially expression. Students expand their vocabulary; improve pronunciation, intonation, and vocalization; and learn to recognize their high, low, strong, and weak voice.
Day: Monday
Grade: 5th to 11th grade
Ceramics
In this activity, children will learn to mold and work with clay, develop fine motor skills, and express their creativity through the design and creation of unique pieces. Additionally, they acquire knowledge of basic ceramics techniques, such as using tools and hand modeling, fostering patience and attention to detail.
Experts in child development research believe early interaction with clay can help enhance key areas of the brain responsible for gross and fine motor skills. Clay is one of nature's gifts to the world, as it allows us to experiment, play, build, and spark our curiosity.
Day: Tuesday
Grade: K4 to 1st grade
Cooking
This activity builds self-esteem and creativity and promotes motor and social development. Additionally, children who cook are more open to trying new things and more aware of the nutritional and healthy value of food.
In this class, our students will learn basic culinary skills like cutting, mixing, and cooking ingredients. They also develop their creativity through recipe creation, improve their understanding of nutrition, and acquire teamwork and discipline habits in the kitchen. Additionally, they learn the importance of food hygiene and safety.
Día: Friday
Grado: 1st to 5th grade
Jewelry Making
A space for our students to design and create jewelry and accessories using materials like beads, threads, wires, and trinkets. At the same time, they develop manual skills, creativity, and learn basic assembly and design techniques. It also promotes patience, attention to detail, and aesthetic sense.
The act of making bracelets, necklaces, or rings may seem like a simple repetitive movement of the hands. But in reality, it is a complex process that stimulates neural connections by engaging the motor, sensory, visual, auditory, and language areas of the brain.
Day: Tuesday
Grade: 1st to 5th grade
We hope you join us for this opportunity to learn in a fun and enriching environment!