AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
As part of FernLeaf's rich learning environment we offer a variety of after school activities and sports taught by the FernLeaf team or outside organizations with additional expertise. These offerings change throughout the year and may be available after the initial enrollment period by communication with the instructor. The programs showing below are for our most recent session.
Lower school is our elementary students in grades K-4th and upper school comprises 5th grades through high school. Click the links below to see the offerings for those specific grade levels.
LOWER SCHOOL OFFERINGS
PLEASE PLAN TO PICK YOUR STUDENT UP AT THE TIME SHOWN FROM
THE CREEK CAMPUS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Viva Mexico!
Wednesdays
2nd - 3rd grades
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
8/20/25 - 10/22/25
Come learn and celebrate Mexican Culture in our Viva Mexico Club! Each week students will explore a different aspect of Mexico, from games to dance to food to piñatas.
Dance 2nd-4th
Thursdays
Grades 2nd - 4th
3:15 - 4:15 PM
8/22/25 - 10/24/25
Betsy Dixon of Southside Dance and Hendersonville Ballet will teach these dance classes. Classes will include fun music and creative movement, and focus on beginning ballet, jazz and modern techniques. No special shoes or equipment required. Students should wear comfortable, stretchy clothing for freedom of movement. At the end of the session, students will show off what they have learned in a mini recital in the classroom.
Betsy has been teaching dance classes for 20 years, 15 of them with Southside Dance and Hendersonville Ballet. She has taught ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance to ages 3 through 63. She choreographed an award-winning Bollywood jazz piece for Hendersonville Ballet to take to the Encore dance competition and Furman College. Currently she is choreographing and costuming for Hendersonville Ballet’s Nutcracker and Spring Performance.
NOTE: THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE ON FERNLEAF'S CREEK CAMPUS BUT IS STAFFED BY SOUTHSIDE DANCE STUDIO.
Dance K-1
Tuesdays
Grades K - 1st
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
8/19/25 - 10/21/25
Betsy Dixon of Southside Dance and Hendersonville Ballet will offer two new classes at FernLeaf this spring. Classes will include fun music and creative movement, and focus on beginning ballet, jazz and modern techniques. No special shoes or equipment required. Students should wear comfortable, stretchy clothing for freedom of movement. At the end of the session, students will show off what they have learned in a mini recital in the classroom.
Betsy has been teaching dance classes for 20 years, 15 of them with Southside Dance and Hendersonville Ballet. She has taught ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance to ages 3 through 63. She choreographed an award-winning Bollywood jazz piece for Hendersonville Ballet to take to the Encore dance competition and Furman College.
NOTE: THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE ON FERNLEAF'S CREEK CAMPUS BUT IS STAFFED BY SOUTHSIDE DANCE STUDIO.
K-1 Gymnastics @ OSEGA
Mondays
K - 1st Grades
3:15 - 4:15 PM
9/8/25 - 10/20/25
OSEGA’s recreational gymnastics program is a great start for students, whether they have a dream of becoming a competitive gymnast, or just looking for an activity to improve fitness in a fun way. Our range of beginner to elite levels allow gymnasts to progress at their own pace on all 4 events: Vault, bar, beam & floor. OSEGA’s structured lesson plans are designed to teach core gymnastics skills and provide a fun, safe environment to explore personal strengths and goals.
NOTE: This class will be taught by OSEGA staff. Students will be transported to OSEGA’s facility on a FernLeaf bus, and MUST BE PICKED UP AT OSEGA. OSEGA is 2 miles from FernLeaf’s Creek Campus.
2-4 Gymnastics @ OSEGA
Mondays
Grades 2nd - 4th
3:15 - 4:15 PM
9/8/25 - 10/20/25
OSEGA’s recreational gymnastics program is a great start for students, whether they have a dream of becoming a competitive gymnast, or just looking for an activity to improve fitness in a fun way. Our range of beginner to elite levels allow gymnasts to progress at their own pace on all 4 events: Vault, bar, beam & floor. OSEGA’s structured lesson plans are designed to teach core gymnastics skills and provide a fun, safe environment to explore personal strengths and goals.
NOTE: This class will be taught by OSEGA staff. Students will be transported to OSEGA’s facility on a FernLeaf bus, and MUST BE PICKED UP AT OSEGA. OSEGA is 2 miles from FernLeaf’s Creek Campus.
Ceramics
Tuesdays
Grades 2nd-4th
3:15 - 4:15 PM
8/19/25 - 10/21/25
Did you know FernLeaf has a kiln? In our fall ceramics class students will learn the basics of clay, shaping and how to use ceramics tools. We will make 10 distinct projects. This class includes all tools and materials, clay, and glazes.
Fairy Garden Club
Wednesdays
Grades K - 4th
3:15PM - 4:15PM
8/20/25 - 10/22/25
We will work together to create garden playscapes centered on the theme of fairies and their woodland friends. Students will plan a miniature landscape with real plants and natural construction materials. Next we will learn to make permanent mini structures for the fairies to live in. And before the fairies can move in we will learn to forage from nature useful items for the fairies to use while living in our garden. These playscapes will be available for students to play with when we are done. Lastly, students will take all these skills and build their own micro landscape in an indoor pot to take home.
FernLeaf Pokémon Masters
Mondays
Grades 3rd - 4th
3:15 - 4:15 PM
8/18/25 - 10/20/25
Calling all Pokémon Trainers at FernLeaf!
Join the fun as we draw favorite characters, invent brand-new creatures, and design custom cards. Bring your extra cards to trade, and learn how to actually play the game. Every club member will receive a beginner deck to practice and play with—no experience needed. Whether you're just starting out or already a master, there’s something for everyone. Come with your creativity, your cards, and your love for the world of Pokémon, and let’s catch ’em all together!
Soccer Shots
Mondays
Grades K - 2nd
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
8/18/25 - 10/13/25
Soccer Shots is an intro to soccer program that focuses on basic skills in a fun, safe environment. Each week we have a character word of the day, a new skill, fun games and a friendly scrimmage.
NOTE: this class takes place on FernLeaf's Creek Campus, but is run by Soccer Shots staff.
Envision - Vision Boards & Goal Setting
Thursdays
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Grades: 2nd - 4th
8/21/25 - 10/23/25
Inspired by their unique passions and aptitudes, students will envision their aspirations for the 2025-2026 school year by identifying their values, developing S.M.A.R.T. goals, and creating a vision board. We will integrate engaging lessons on mindfulness and gratitude to foster a growth mindset and a compassionate heart throughout the project.
Creek Campus Nature Explorers
Tuesdays
Grades: 2nd Only
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
8/18/25 - 10/13/25
Join the Creek Campus Nature Explorers, where 2nd graders embark on exciting outdoor adventures! This afterschool club invites young nature enthusiasts to explore the vibrant fields, riparian forests, and creature-filled creeks of our lower school campus. With each hike, children will search for fascinating plants and animals, learning about the wonders of the natural world while having a blast with friends. Through fun activities, games, and hands-on exploration, our young explorers will develop a deeper appreciation for nature and the environment. Let the adventure begin!
Hands On Science:
Busy Biomes
Tuesdays
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Grades: K - 2nd
8/26/25 - 10/14/25
Learn about life on Earth with Busy Biomes! Learn how animals and plants adapt to climates around our planet with hands-on crafts and experiments.
NOTE: While this activity takes place on FernLeaf's Creek Campus, it is run by educators from the Asheville Museum of Science.
Hands on Science:
Time Travelers
Thursdays
Grades 3rd - 4th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
8/28/25 - 10/16/25
Explore time and space in Time Travelers. Build a pirate ship, make a cave painting, mummify an apple and more!
NOTE: While this activity takes place on FernLeaf's Creek Campus, it is run by educators from the Asheville Museum of Science.
K-1 Art Explorers
Wednesdays
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Grades: K - 1st
8/20/25 - 10/22/25
Come Make Art! In Art Explorers, each week students will make a project using different materials, from paint, to colored pencils to collage. Lets get creative!
To sign up for after school activities please use MyPaymentsPlus. If you would like to discuss financial assistance for these activities please fill out this form.
If a LOWER SCHOOL class you would like to sign up for is full, please fill out this waitlist form so we can contact you in the event of an opening.
NOTE: The costs of after school activities & sports are shared by the enrolled students. As a result, FernLeaf will not provide refunds for after school activities that are missed due to absence, loss of privileges, suspension, opt-out, or other circumstances that result in a student not participating.
UPPER SCHOOL OFFERINGS
PLEASE PLAN TO PICK YOUR STUDENT UP AT THE TIME SHOWN FROM
THE WILDERNESS CAMPUS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
High School
Cross Country
Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays:
3:15 - 5:00 PM
Fridays: 12:15 - 2:00 PM
Grades: 9th - 12th
8/18/25 - 10/23/25
FernLeaf’s high school cross country team is co-ed, and focused on skill development and friendly competition. Students will compete against other charter and independent schools. Cross country is a great way to condition and train for other athletics or adventure sports. Practices will happen on both the Wilderness Campus and Fletcher Park. We hope to see you there!
Middle School
Cross Country
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
3:15 - 4:30 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
8/18/2025 - 10/23/25
FernLeaf’s middle school cross country team is co-ed, and focused on skill development and friendly competition. Students will compete against other charter and independent schools. Cross country is a great way to condition and train for other athletics or adventure sports. We hope to see you there!
High School
Boys Soccer
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Grades: 9th - 12th
8/18/25 - 10/23/25
Join FernLeaf's first boys high school soccer team. The team will focus on skill development, and friendly competition with other Charter and Independent Schools. Practice will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after school.
Canoeing - French Broad Trailblazers Club
Tuesdays
Grades: 9th - 12th
3:15 PM - 6:30 PM
8/19/25 - 10/21/25
Come expand your canoeing skills and explore the French Broad Watershed. With headwaters deep in Pisgah National Forest, the French Broad River flows northwest 218 miles through NC & TN before joining the Tennessee River. Offering ample recreation opportunities ranging from a paddle camping trail, to whitewater boating, to fishing for everything from 4 inch native Brook Trout to 6 ft sturgeon, the French Broad offers something for everyone. FernLeaf French Broad Trailblazers Club hopes to familiarize students with this wonderful river and send them off with the skills to continue exploring the river for years to come. Our first session will be a skill building course at Lake Julian. Every session after that will be an exploration of a different section of the French Broad River and its tributaries.
E Sports
Tuesdays
Grades: 9th - 12th
3:15 - 4:15 PM
8/19/25 - 10/21/25
Join us as we partner with VESL to participate in statewide Esports and STEM competitions for NC high school students each semester. Many of the games in which students compete during the regular season are already being played at home and all the games are open to new players. Matches are played from home, at school, or even on the road at the state final in Greensboro. Regular season, one off tournaments, and STEM competitions offer match live streaming, specialized coaching, and prizes! Space is limited and team size depends on the specific game or activity. For more information on which games, competitions, prizes, etc here.
Science Explorers Club
Tuesdays
3:00 - 4:15 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
8/19/25 - 10/21/25
The Science Explorers Club is an opportunity for students to explore and learn about concepts in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Students will work on mini projects in the beginning weeks then end with a culminating project that will tie the different scientific disciplines together. On the final day of the club, students will present their projects to parents in a project gallery-style event.
Middle School
Flag Football
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:15 - 4:45 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
8/19/25 - 10/23/25
FernLeaf’s middle school Flag Football team is co-ed and participates in the Hospitality League. The focus is on skill development, building a love of the game, character building, and friendly competition. Game dates are TBD.
Guardians of the Garden
EVERY OTHER Thursday
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Grades: 5th - 12th
8/21/25 - 10/23/25
Put on your garden gloves and help care for our beautiful bird friendly garden! This garden was planted by 6th grade in 2025 as part of their Birds of NC Project, and we need your help to keep it growing. No previous garden experience required, but it will involve a great deal of weeding, and digging in the dirt!
NOTE: This club will meet every OTHER Thursday.
Disc Golf
Wednesdays
3:15 - 6:00 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
8/20/25 - 10/22/25
Do you love disc golf? Have you seen it before and wondered how to start playing? Well here is your chance to join the FernLeaf Middle School Disc Golf team. This fall the FernLeaf Disc Golf team will compete in the WNC Middle School league over a period of 8 weeks at 4 different courses. Each week we will be learning the essential skills to have fun and become better disc golfers. The first week at each course will focus on throwing the disc, shot choices, basic rules, putting and a chance to practice playing the course. The second week at each course will be tournament day to test your skills against other middle school disc golfers in WNC. All equipment will be provided if needed.
Turtle Tracking
Mondays
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Grades: 6th - 8th
8/18/25 - 10/20/25
Are you interested in how scientists conduct field work to collect data for wildlife? Do you love turtles and hiking off trail through the woods? Come join us as we work to collect data for the NC Box Turtle Connect Project. Our beautiful 93 acre Wilderness campus will be our study site as we trek through the woods in search of box turtles. During our time we will learn about box turtles, find out about their population, collect data for our state wide project on the turtles we locate, & learn how we can be good stewards for our local turtle populations.
Chess Club
Tuesdays
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Grades: 9th - 12th
8/19/25 - 10/21/25
The FernLeaf Chess Club meets Tuesday afternoons to outwit, outplay, and outlast—without even breaking a sweat! Whether you're a grandmaster in training or still figuring out which way the horsey moves, you're welcome at the board. We celebrate checkmates, close calls, and the occasional dramatic gasp. Join us for brainy battles and serious (but not too serious) fun!
High School Volleyball
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
3:15 - 5:00 PM
Grades: 9th -12th
8/18/25 - 10/23/25
🏐 Calling all High School girls! Be part of FernLeaf history and join our first-ever High School Volleyball Team! Whether you’re new to the game or have skills to show off, this team is all about building technique, teamwork, and taking on other Charter and Independent Schools in friendly competition.
Space is limited, tryouts will be held on 8/15 at 12:15.
NOTE: Purchase the FREE activity in MPP during afterschool registration to sign up for tryouts!
MS Table Tennis
Mondays
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
8/20/25 - 10/22/25
🏓 Table Tennis Club is here!
Love ping pong? Curious to try it out? Whether you're a total beginner or a paddle pro, the Table Tennis Club is the place to be! Come learn the fundamentals, sharpen your skills, and have a blast rallying with friends. No experience necessary — just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to play!
HS Table Tennis
Fridays
12:15 - 1:15 PM
Grades: 9th - 12th
8/22/25 - 10/17/25
🏓 Table Tennis Club is here!
Love ping pong? Curious to try it out? Whether you're a total beginner or a paddle pro, the Table Tennis Club is the place to be! Come learn the fundamentals, sharpen your skills, and have a blast rallying with friends. No experience necessary — just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to play!
MS Volleyball Club
Tuesdays
3:15 - 4:30 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
8/19/25 - 10/21/25
Come Play Volleyball! Join FernLeaf’s co-ed Middle School Volleyball club. The focus will be on skill building and friendly competition. No experience necessary.
To sign up for after school activities please use MyPaymentsPlus. If you would like to discuss financial assistance for these activities please fill out this form.
If an UPPER SCHOOL class you would like to sign up for is full, please fill out this waitlist form so we can contact you in the event of an opening.
