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.
Basketball Club
Tuesdays
3nd & 3rd grades
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3/10/26 - 5/26/26
FernLeaf Basketball Club is open to all 2nd and 3rd grade students—no experience needed! Students will build basketball fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and shooting, then put those skills into action through friendly, low-pressure scrimmages. Along the way, we’ll emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, and confidence—while having lots of fun playing outdoors and staying active together.
Where: Outdoor basketball hoops at the Creek Campus
Focus: Skill-building, teamwork, and active play
Lace up your sneakers and join us for hoops, high-fives, and joyful play on the court!
Dance 2nd-4th
Thursdays
Grades 2nd - 4th
3:15 - 4:15 PM
3/12/26 - 5/28/26
Betsy Dixon of Southside Dance and Hendersonville Ballet continues to bring the joy of dance to FernLeaf! Students will groove to fun music and explore creative movement while learning the basics of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. No fancy shoes or equipment needed—just comfy, stretchy clothes that let kids move freely. Best of all, the session wraps up with a mini-recital in the classroom, where students can shine and show off their new moves!
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
3/10/26 - 5/26/26
Betsy Dixon of Southside Dance and Hendersonville Ballet continues to bring the joy of dance to FernLeaf! Students will groove to fun music and explore creative movement while learning the basics of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. No fancy shoes or equipment needed—just comfy, stretchy clothes that let kids move freely. Best of all, the session wraps up with a mini-recital in the classroom, where students can shine and show off their new moves!
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
3/9/26 - 5/18/26
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
3/9/26 - 5/18/26
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.
Obstacle Course Racing @ OSEGA
Mondays
Grades 2nd - 4th
3:15 - 4:15 PM
3/9/26 - 5/18/26
Get ready to climb, jump, balance, and race your way through fun challenges! In OSEGA's youth Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) class, kids will learn techniques to tackle obstacles head on while building balance, agility, speed, coordination, and strength. Along the way, they’ll also discover the power of teamwork, build confidence, and grow their character—all while having a blast!
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.
Ninja @ OSEGA
Mondays
Grades K - 1st
3:15PM - 4:15PM
3/9/26 - 5/18/26
OSEGA's Ninja obstacle training program is a recreational physical activity for children and adults. It was inspired by the television show American Ninja Warrior. This exciting & fun activity leads to exceptional upper body & core fitness, hand eye coordination, foot dexterity, and a community of sportsmanship unparalleled in any other sport. Come to OSEGA and play on their playground!
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.
Bike Club
Tuesdays
Grades 3rd - 4th
3:15 - 4:15 PM
3/10/26 - 5/26/26
Love riding your bike? Join FernLeaf's Bike Club! We’ll cruise around the Creek Campus and explore the paved and gravel trails at Fletcher Park as we build confidence, stamina, and biking skills. This club is all about movement, adventure, and fun on two wheels with friends.
Students should bring their own bike and helmet and be comfortable riding on their own. Let's roll!
Wild for Art Club
Fridays
Grades K - 2nd
12:15PM - 1:15PM
3/13/26 - 5/29/26
Unleash your creativity with the Wild for Art Club! Students will explore the beauty of nature through drawing, sculpting, and hands-on art projects inspired by the animals and habitats of our region. Each week, participants will learn new artistic techniques while also discovering fun wildlife facts, combining imagination with conservation. This club is perfect for young artists who love to create and care about the natural world.
Mindful Mess Club
Thursdays
Grades K - 1st
3:15 - 4:15 PM
3/12/26 - 5/28/26
Roll up your sleeves—it’s time to get messy! Each week, kids will dive into hands-on, open-ended mindful mess adventures that spark creativity, encourage self-expression, and bring out the joy of unstructured play. From squishy textures to colorful creations, every class is a new chance to explore, relax, and celebrate the pure bliss of making a mindful mess.
Soccer Shots
Mondays
Grades K - 2nd
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3/9/26 - 5/4/26
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. Classes will be held on Monday afternoons.
Please Note: This class is only 8 sessions and while it takes place at FernLeaf's Creek Campus, it is staffed by Soccer Shots.
Coloring Book
Creators Club
Mondays
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Grades: K - 4th
3/9/26 - 5/18/26
Join the fun in the Coloring Book Creators Club! In this afterschool group, kids will design their own cool and creative coloring pages. When the club ends, we will choose our favorite drawings and combine them into an actual book. From animals and cartoon characters to fun designs and scenes, everyone can draw what they love! We’ll learn coloring skills, explore simple drawing tips, practice making bold lines, and put it all together into an awesome book to color and share with friends. If you like to draw and want to see your ideas come to life, this is the club for you!
Ukulele Club
Tuesdays
Grades: 2nd - 4th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3/10/26 - 5/26/26
Our after-school Ukulele Club is a laid-back, fun place for 2nd–4th graders to try out music and have a good time. Kids learn a few basic chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs while playing and working together. The focus is on having fun, being creative, and building confidence in a supportive setting. No experience needed—just a willingness to give it a try!
Playful Stories
Thursdays
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Grades: K - 2nd
3/12/26 - 5/28/26
Do you like to use your imagination to pretend that you are part of a story? If so, come join us as we playfully bring stories to life through our creative ideas! Each week our inspiration will come from a different story book and then we will play either through physical play with props, being creative with art supplies, pretending with miniatures, or realistic play where we are actually doing what the character did.
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.
MS Soccer Team
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
3/10/26 - 5/28/26
FernLeaf Soccer brings students together to build skills, confidence, and teamwork on and off the field. Student-athletes will compete in the Hospitality League, with scheduled games against other local charter schools, while developing strong fundamentals, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.
NOTE: All students interested must sign up through MPP for try outs. The activity fee will be added to students accounts after a roster is chosen. Try outs will be held on the first 2 days of the activity—Please plan to attend both. Rosters will be announced shortly afterwards.
High School
Ultimate Frisbee
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:15 - 5PM
Fridays 12:15 - 2 PM
Grades: 9th - 12th
3/9/26 - 5/29/26
FernLeaf High School Ultimate Frisbee is a fast-paced, high-energy team sport that blends speed, strategy, and nonstop movement. Students will compete in the Asheville Ultimate League, with scheduled games against other local public, private, charter and homeschools, while experiencing the excitement of Ultimate’s unique culture of teamwork, respect, and spirited play.
NOTE: All interested students must sign up through MPP to participate in tryouts. The activity fee will be added to student accounts after a roster is selected. Tryouts will be held during the first two days of the activity—students should plan to attend both days. Rosters will be announced shortly after.
Middle School
Ultimate Frisbee
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:00 - 4:15 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
3/9/26 - 5/27/26
FernLeaf Middle School Ultimate Frisbee is a fast-paced, high-energy team sport that blends speed, strategy, and nonstop movement. Students will compete in the Asheville Ultimate League, with scheduled games against other local public, private, charter and homeschools, while experiencing the excitement of Ultimate’s unique culture of teamwork, respect, and spirited play.
NOTE: All interested students must sign up through MPP to participate in tryouts. The activity fee will be added to student accounts after a roster is selected. Tryouts will be held during the first two days of the activity—students should plan to attend both days. Rosters will be announced shortly after.
High School Golf
Wednesdays
Grades: 9th - 12th
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3/11/26 - 5/27/26
Ready to tee up for a new challenge? Join the golf team and discover a sport that combines strategy, skill, and the great outdoors. Our team is all about improving your game, building friendships, and having fun. Step onto the course and see what you’re capable of—this is your shot to shine! Not much experience? No problem! We're looking for students with a great attitude and a willingness to learn. Come show us your swing!
NOTE: All interested students must sign up through MPP to participate in tryouts. The activity fee will be added to student accounts after a roster is selected. Tryouts will be held on 3/11—Rosters will be announced shortly after.
HS Canoeing Club
Tuesdays
Grades: 9th - 12th
3:00 - 5:30 PM
4/28/26 - 5/26/26
Do you love the water and working as a team? This introductory course will focus on basic tandem canoeing skills at Lake Summit. Students will work in pairs to learn basic paddle strokes and recoveries—all while exploring the lake, building confidence, and having fun on the water with friends. Bus transportation and all equipment included.
NOTE: Please note the start date of this session does not align with the beginning of the 3rd trimester.
MS Canoeing Club
Tuesdays
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Grades: 5th - 8th
3/10/26 - 4/21/26
Do you love the water and working as a team? This introductory course will focus on basic tandem canoeing skills at Lake Summit. Students will work in pairs to learn basic paddle strokes and recoveries—all while exploring the lake, building confidence, and having fun on the water with friends. Bus transportation and all equipment included.
NOTE: Please note that this club does not run the full 3rd trimester.
ImPRESSive Prints: A Printmaking Class
Mondays
3:00 - 4:15 PM
Grades: 8th - 12th
3/16/26 - 5/18/26
If you’ve taken printmaking before, or if this is your first time, you will love getting inky and exploring the unique process of intaglio! Intaglio is a kind of printmaking where your image is carved into a surface, coated with ink, wiped with a cloth, and then run through a printmaking press to reveal your impressive print! Traditionally, the materials and process to create intaglio prints can be toxic. However, in this class, we will learn accessible and environmentally conscious techniques to create our intaglio prints in a sustainable and safe way. We will use salvaged Tetra Pak cartons (think soup or juice containers), soy-based intaglio inks, and simple household tools to create your visually rich and unique images. Each member of this class will create multiple prints using this sustainable and fun process.
Pickleball &
Badminton Club
Mondays
3:00 - 4:15 PM
Grades: 5th - 12th
3/16/26 - 5/18/26
Love Badminton or Pickleball—or curious to give them a try? The Pickleball & Badminton club is the perfect place to hit the court, learn the basics, and sharpen your skills. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll have a blast smashing birdies, dinking at the net, and rallying with friends. Interested students will also have the chance to explore table tennis and/or red ball tennis. No experience needed—just bring your energy and let’s play!
Volleyball Skills & Conditioning
Thursdays
3:00 - 5 PM
Grades: 8th - 12th
3/19/26 - 5/28/26
Get ready for the Fall volleyball season at FernLeaf with fast-paced training, competitive drills, and team-focused conditioning. Players will work on serving, passing, hitting, footwork, and court awareness while building strength, stamina, and confidence. Expect lots of reps, game-style play, and high-energy sessions designed to push your skills and get you game ready for the FernLeaf High School Volleyball team next fall.
Turtle Tracking
Mondays
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Grades: 5th - 6th
11/18/25 - 2/17/26
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.
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.
