Afterschool Enrichment Program

The HRCA after-school chess program for first-time students is an eight-week comprehensive course in chess fundamentals that builds the foundation students need to be successful in chess. In addition to basic rules, including special piece moves, castling, and en passant, students will learn piece values for calculations and when/what to trade, good opening principles, defense, and basic checkmate patterns. Depending on the level of the students, they may also cover some basic tactics such as forks, skewers, pins, and discovered attacks. Students can reinforce learning at home by completing their ChessKid levels up through a minimum of Queen 2. The program provides a competitive focus and also teaches students to take chess notation, use a clock, understand the various ways a game can end in a draw, and follow all the rules and procedures of chess tournaments. Students are encouraged to attend HRCA weekend tournaments as a school chess team.

The one-time $25 registration fee includes a membership to Hampton Roads Chess Association good through August 31, 2026.  Membership makes the student eligible for participation in the HRCA Scholastic Cup and other season awards, needs-based financial aid, and access to any discounted goods and services we may negotiate with vendors.  The fee also includes a ChessKid Gold (full access) account good through September 11, 2026.  These accounts are used for students to continue training and studying chess at home on a kid-friendly, safe platform.  These accounts retail for $60 a year.  HRCA sends parents a username and password for login.

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $195
• Director: Ms. Christina Schweiss
• Max Enrollment: 15

The pros from Soccer Shots return to Cape Henry after a fantastic winter session. This uniquely designed program introduces children to soccer in a fun, safe and controlled environment. Students will learn basic soccer skills, participate in fun games and enjoy healthy competition. Soccer Shots emphasizes character-forming lessons such as fair play, individual concentration, cooperation and encouragement.

• Ages: Prekindergarten 3-Grade 2
• Tuition: $170
• Director: Ms. Laura Bowers
• Max Enrollment: 30

Do you love your doll and dream of playdates with friends? You and your new friends can create an imaginary world. Play school with your dolls, go camping, go to the pumpkin patch, work at the veterinarian's with stuffies and enjoy a tea party. Learn about history through the play of American Girl dolls. Learn to weave and do needlework with your new friends and dolls. Don't have an American Girl doll? Don't worry, any doll will do!

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $140
• Director: Mrs. Erica Moore
• Max Enrollment: 15

Let’s learn to draw! We will learn how to see and think like an artist. Drawing is the foundation for the rest of the visual arts. We will learn the techniques used to help us draw anything we want! Additionally, we will utilize a wide range of drawing media in innovative and exciting ways!

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $140
• Director: Mr. Jeff Warden
• Max Enrollment: 15

Mystery color eruptions, rainbow slime, and spinning color illusions will keep us busy predicting outcomes as we conduct labs using a spectrum of colors! Join us and don’t miss out on these colorful experiments.

• Ages: Prekindergarten 3-Grade 2
• Tuition: $140
• Director: Ms. Tammy Kauffman
• Max Enrollment: 20

Join us for our ultra-popular program that includes several crazy fun versions of the game of dodgeball! The emphasis is on fun, teamwork and exercise. This program helps develop agility, speed and good body awareness as well as powers of analysis and problem-solving skills. Participants will work on developing throwing, catching, and ball-shielding skills, in addition to improving their dodging skills. Participants will use new coated, foam dodgeballs. These balls are perfect for safe, FUN play!

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $170
• Director: Mr. August Vander Werff
• Max Enrollment: 30

Do you have a love for art?  Let’s unlock our imagination by creating beautiful, nature-inspired pieces using paints, watercolors, pastels and many other fun materials.

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $170
• Director: Ms. Karen Buchardt
• Max Enrollment: 15

Get ready for fun and friendly competition in Game On!—, an exciting after-school camp for 1st through 4th graders! Each day is packed with a mix of movement, strategy, and laughter as we play a variety of games, from classic board games like Connect 4, Sorry!, and Guess Who? to outdoor favorites like tag, relay races, and scavenger hunts. Whether we’re teaming up indoors or running around outside, campers will build teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love of play. Rain or shine, the fun never stops — it’s always Game On!

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $170
• Director: Ms. Karen Buchardt
• Max Enrollment: 15

Children will immerse themselves in the captivating world of Pokémon. They will have the opportunity to bring their own Pokémon toys and trading cards, allowing them to showcase their favorite Pokémon and engage in thrilling battles and trades with fellow campers. Children will also have the chance to unleash their creativity by drawing and coloring their favorite Pokémon. Young Pokémon trainers can bond, learn and have an incredible time together.

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $170
• Director: Ms. Leah Burroughs
• Max Enrollment: 15

Fall brings apples, falling leaves, and fall holidays. We will celebrate the season by mixing up scented apple slime, making popcorn kernels dance, and erupting jack-o-lanterns. Join us and experience all the fall feels of the season as we explore through science.

• Ages: Prekindergarten 3-Grade 2
• Tuition: $170
• Director: Ms. Tammy Kauffman
• Max Enrollment: 20

It’s football time again at Cape Henry! Students will learn the fundamentals of catching, passing, blocking, deflagging, defensive positioning, punting and kicking. Participants will also have the opportunity to play in skills competitions and scrimmages. Throw on your jersey and grab your flags, because it’s football time!

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $170
• Director: Mr. August Vander Werff
• Max Enrollment: 30

Juegos y Risas is a vibrant after-school program designed to celebrate Hispanic culture through the joy of traditional games. This program blends physical activity, social connection and cultural appreciation by introducing students to popular recess games played throughout Latin America and Spanish-speaking communities.

Each session includes guided play with classic games such as La Víbora de la Mar, El Lobo, La Rueda de San Miguel, and La Gallinita Ciega, alongside universal favorites like escondidas (hide and seek), la cuerda (jump rope), and fútbol (soccer). Through music, movement, and storytelling, children will learn the origins of these games, sing traditional rhymes and build friendships across cultures.

Whether they’re weaving through the line in La Víbora, hopping through a colorful Peregrina, or strategizing during a game of canicas, participants will strengthen coordination, communication, and confidence — all while having fun. Join us after school for laughter, learning, and the timeless fun of juegos tradicionales!

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Tuition: $170
• Director: Mrs. Brooke Harrison
• Max Enrollment: 20