Extended Day & After School Activities

The warm, nurturing environment that Spartanburg Day School students receive in the classroom every day continues into the Extended Day program.
Our dedicated after school staff thoughtfully plan a variety of activities - from crafts to story time to developmental games and art projects. There's plenty of opportunity for outdoor play, as well as structured time for homework.

Through the Extended Day program, students also have the opportunity to register for a variety of optional after school activities, including soccer, piano, tennis, culinary camp and more.

Extended Day begins at 2:30 p.m. for our preschool students and is available until 6 p.m. for students from 2 years to eighth grade.

Want to learn more?
Preschool families contact Preschool Extended Day Coordinator Logan Simpson (logan.simpson@sdsgriffin.org)
Lower & Middle School families contact Extended Day Director Beth Ryan (beth.ryan@sdsgriffin.org).

SDS Lower School students playing outside

After School Activities | Winter 2026

Spartanburg Day School Extended Day Options Winter 2026. Registration will be open Nov. 30-Dec. .
*Please note that classes may be canceled if they do not reach a minimum number of students. Please contact Beth Ryan at beth.ryan@sdsgriffin.org with any questions.

Coding for Kids

January 9 - March 6 (no class February 13)
1st-4th grade
Fridays, 2:30-3:30 
$150

Start your student off early with a foundational understanding of how to make computers do what you want them to. Students will be introduced to real-world programming concepts by relating them to things they already know! They will then apply them and create projects through a very accessible drag-and-drop programming language: Scratch Jr. 

This course is intended to be an introduction to programming and requires no prior knowledge. Led by BG Kondaveeti. 10 weeks

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Spring Holiday Baking & Art Workshop

Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24
K - 4th grades
1 Friday per month (Jan.-April: 4 classes), 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
$160

Celebrate the spring season through food and art in this special Spring Holiday Baking & Art Workshop! Each month, students will create a festive recipe and a coordinating piece of art, with each session themed around a favorite spring holiday: Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day. This workshop focuses on independent baking to build kitchen confidence and spark creativity, while giving students the opportunity to express themselves through fun, hands-on art projects. Students will take home their culinary and artistic creations at the end of each session to share with their families. *Please note: This workshop meets once per month on the dates listed.


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Tiny Holiday Bakers

Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25, April 29
3s - 4s
1 Wednesday per month (Jan-April: 4 classes), 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
$160

Little hands will make big holiday magic in this spring edition of Tiny Holiday Bakers, a festive baking and craft workshop designed just for preschoolers! Each session will celebrate a different spring holiday: Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and Mother’s Day. Students will prepare a simple, hands-on baking activity and a fun holiday-themed art project. Our tiniest chefs will mix, decorate and create sweet treats while learning foundational kitchen skills like stirring, measuring and pouring. They’ll also enjoy making a themed craft to take home and share their holiday spirit.


Meeting once per month, this workshop is the perfect way to welcome the season and introduce preschoolers to the joy of baking and celebration!

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Griffinettes

January 12-February 23 (no practice Jan. 19 or Feb. 16 - makeup practice Jan. 21)
4s-4th grade
Mondays, 2:30-3:30
$120

Griffinettes are back! Join fellow Griffins to practice cheers and then cheer at 2 selected Middle School games as well as Homecoming assembly. Fee includes an SDS cheer t-shirt and hair ribbon. 

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Co-Ed Basketball/2nd-4th Grades

January 12-February 25 (no class Jan. 19 or Feb. 16)
2nd-4th grades
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30
$150

Join SDS coach Dillon to learn fundamental basketball skills and strategies. This clinic will meet twice a week and is a must-do for your aspiring athlete. Fee includes a Nike Dri-Fit t-shirt. 6 weeks

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Co-Ed Flag Football/2nd-4th grades

January 13 - February 19
2nd-4th grades
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:30
$150

Students will learn fundamental flag football skills and strategies from SDS coaches Moffitt and Vaught. This fast-paced clinic meets 2 times per week. Fee includes a Nike Dri-Fit t-shirt. 6 weeks

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Girls on the Run

Feb. 9 - April 22 (No class Feb. 16 or Spring Break)
3rd - 4th grades
Mondays & Wednesdays (10 weeks), 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
$150

For over 25 years, parents and guardians have trusted the experts at Girls on the Run to provide research-based tools, strategies, and activities to strengthen their girls' emotional and physical health. We inspire girls to build confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity. 

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Private Piano, Voice Lessons

Spartanburg Day School's Applied Music Department is now open for registration to families for private piano and voice lessons for students in grades 5k and up. Music tuition provides for 12 weekly private lessons per semester.  If you would like more information or to sign up for lessons, please contact Beth Jennings at beth.jennings@sdsgriffin.org.

Tennis

4s - 8th grade

SDS tennis coach Bob Allsbrook will be back on the courts this year! Groups will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please text Bob Allsbrook at 864-357-3700 with your student’s information.

Registration options

Spartanburg Day School families can choose to register for Extended Day by the semester or drop-in as needed.

*Preschool families (2s, 3s & 4s) have already selected one of the following tuition options: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please note that if you need to change your current pick-up time, your bundled tuition cost will change accordingly.

Semester: $1,400

Drop-in: $32/day (kindergarten-8th grade only)
So that our faculty can adequately prepare, please submit the form below at least 24-hours in advance of the requested date.
The Extended Day staff will make every effort to accommodate drop-ins, however SDS reserves the right to deny a request based on classroom capacities.

Extended Day Drop-In Form

2025-26 Extended Day Calendar

Please note the important dates and information listed below.

- Early Dismissal Days: Extended Day will not be operational on any Early Dismissal Days.

- Special Extended Days are days that SDS is on a modified schedule but Extended Day will provide childcare for semester-registered (2:30 - 6 p.m.) Extended Day students for an additional fee. This fee will be billed to your FACTS account. You may select your desired pick-up time during registration. The cost is $60 from 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and $85 from 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. The registration link will be emailed out one month prior to specific dates; space is limited. 

August 13 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
August 14 First Day of Extended Day
September 1 Labor Day: school closed
October 10/13 Fall Break: school closed
October 24 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Special Extended Day
December 19 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
January 6

2nd Semester begins: (Extended Day resumes)

January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:  school closed
February 13/16 Presidents' Day weekend: school closed
March 13 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Special Extended Day
March 16-20 Spring Break: school closed
April 3 Good Friday: school holiday
May 15 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)