After School Activities

After school activities are an important part of community life at Summit Academy.  They offer an opportunity for our students to explore their talents and interests while having a place to practice social and teamwork skills. The team sports and activities we offer vary depending on students’ abilities, needs and preferences. Therefore, club offerings are subject to change each school year.

Below is a list of frequent and/or currently offered clubs. Feel free to contact school administration or club sponsors to express interest in a particular club. This page will be updated periodically as additional activities open for registration. *Clubs marked with an asterisk are either closed or not available at this time.

Lego Club

GRADES 4-12
Lego Club will offer a balanced mix of activities to cater to our wide range of interests and skills. Students will complete a variety of Lego building challenges both independently and collaboratively. Limit 10 students.

Meeting Dates: OCT 28 – DEC 6 
Meeting time: Monday 3:15 – 4:30
Registration fee: $60
Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact

JOURNALISM CLUB

GRADES 7-12
Calling all aspiring writers! Journalism Club is a unique opportunity for students to share their voices, work as a team, and explore their curiosity through writing. Club members will create articles for both a printed and digital school newsletter. Students will develop skills in writing, collaboration, and receiving feedback, with the expectation to work on articles outside of weekly meetings. Limit 10 students.

Meeting Dates: OCT 17 – DEC 19 (8 sessions)
Meeting Time: Thursday 3:15 – 4:30
Registration Fee: $60
Sponsor: Stephanie Cain [contact

Busy Builders

GRADES 1-5
Students will use a variety of building materials such as Lego, Duplo, Kinects, Lincoln Logs and puzzles to build and create while having fun and working together. Limit 8 students.

Meeting Dates: SEP 16 – OCT 21
Meeting Time: Monday 3:15 – 4:30
Registration Fee: $60
Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact

Bowling Club*

GRADES 9-12 
Bowling gives students an opportunity to become involved in their high school and teaches good-sportsmanship and fundamentals for a lifetime activity.

Meeting Dates: SEP 13 – DEC 13 (10 sessions)
Meeting Time: Friday 3:30 – 5:10 
Location: Ten Pin Lanes
Registration Fee: $100 
Sponsor: Holly Graas [contact]

Drama: Stage Performance*

GRADES 5-12 
Students will work together to put on our annual holiday performance in December. All students will get a part and have the opportunity to be on stage. In September we will meet once a week to get warmed up and start looking at part assignments. We will not meet the first week of October due to school being closed. Following that we will meet twice a week on Wednesday and Thursdays. Limit 16 students.

Meeting Dates: SEP 11 – DEC 12
Meeting Times: 
September: Wednesday 3:15-4:30,
October – December: Wednesday & Thursday 3:15-4:30
Registration Fee: $80

Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact

Soccer Shots*

GRADES K-4 
Soccer Shots focuses on individual skill, fitness and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for students to be challenged through games and team interaction. View flyer▸

Equipment & Attire: Students should wear closed-toe shoes and activity-appropriate clothing. Please bring a water bottle.

Meeting dates: FEB 21 – APR 17
Meeting time: Wednesdays 3:15 – 4:15
Registration fee: $140 (includes t-shirt)
Sponsor: Tracy James [contact]

Gym Time*

GRADES 9-12
Students will participate in organized “pick-up” games in the such as dodgeball, basketball, floor hockey, etc.  Everyone who joins should be willing and ready to actively participate. We will work on good sportsmanship and cooperation while we have fun. Club will meet in the Gym or Back Field. Limit 16 students.

Meeting Dates: FEB 22 – MAR 28
Meeting time: Thursday 3:15 – 4:15
Registration fee: $20
Sponsor: Jenny Miller [contact]

Craft Club (Session 3)*

GRADES 1-5
Craft club is for imaginative students who have a passion for all things crafty. From colorful paper projects to DIY wonders, students will embark on a journey of artistic exploration, fostering creativity, project planning, and fine motor skills in a fun and supportive environment. Limit 8 students.

Meeting Dates: 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21
Meeting time: Tuesday 3:15 – 4:30
Registration fee: $48 
Sponsor: Lorraine Schoen [contact]

Cooking Club: Kessler's Kitchen*

GRADES 4-12 
Kessler’s Kitchen is offered in remembrance of former parent, board president, friend, and enthusiastic supporter, Amy Kessler. One of Amy’s passions was cooking – she loved entertaining for her friends and being in the kitchen. Five sessions will be offered with a limit of four students per session.

Session Dates: S4) JAN. 30, FEB. 6, 13, 27; S5) MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 
Meeting time: Mondays 3:15-4:45
Registration fee: $80
Sponsor: Susan Hill [contact]

Kickball Club*

GRADES 5-8 
Come out and enjoy time with friends while learning the rules to kickball and playing each week. Club will be held in the field behind the annex building. In the event of inclement weather, we will play in the gym. Students should wear or bring tennis shoes and can bring athletic attire to change into after school. 

Session Dates: OCT. 4 – DEC. 13 
Meeting time: Tuesdays 3:15 – 4:15
Registration fee: $70 (includes t-shirt)
Sponsors: Allison Portale [contact] David Payne [contact]

Next Level Coding Club*

GRADES 5-12 
Students will use engaging software to develop coding skills while working on specifically designed projects. Coding Club is a fun way to learn to code in a social, after-school setting. Limit 15 students per session. 

Session 2: JAN. 27 – APR. 28
Meeting time: Fridays 3:15 – 4:30 
Registration fee: $85 (includes sweatshirt)
Sponsor: David Winningham [contact]

AFTER SCHOOL BALLET*

GRADES 1-5 
Sponsored and offered by The Louisville Ballet. No registration fee. Registration is currently closed.

Meeting dates: [not available]
Meeting time: Wednesdays 3:15 – 4:15
Registration fee: $0
Student max: 10
Sponsor: The Louisville Ballet

To register, contact Rebecca Hoffmann at rhoffmann@summit-academy.org.

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