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 | Fall 2024

Advanced Baking 1

Sept. 18 - Oct. 23
5th - 8th
Wednesdays, 3:15 - 5 p.m.
$225

Join Chef Sansbury in the Griffins Table kitchen once a week for this 6-week workshop where students will focus on learning advanced baking techniques such as baking macarons, croissants, madeleines, tiramisu and more. Students will work independently in an actual kitchen environment learning knife skills. pastry techniques and kitchen safety. Students will bring home the pastries they create each week.

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Intro to Electricity

Sept. 20 - Nov. 8 (no class Nov. 1)
1st - 4th
Fridays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
$150

Students will be led by Bg Kondaveeti to explore electrical circuits through Snap Circuits: how to build and manipulate them, and even do some computations. This is an introductory STEM course on how electricity works.

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Ballet Spartanburg

Sept. 10 - May 13
3s - 4s
Tuesdays, 1 - 1:50 p.m.
$80/month plus $95 registration fee

Principal dancer Ronna Azana will lead the students in creative dance and ballet. This class meets once a week for the entire school year, with a culminating dance demonstration at Chapman Cultural Center on May 17. Please note that preschool students will miss their nap time for this class. $50 recital fee to be paid directly to Ballet Spartanburg at a later date

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Holiday Baking & Art Workshop

Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 28, April 25
K - 4th grades
Fridays, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
$275

This year-long workshop will focus on celebrating the holidays through food and crafts! In each session students will create a recipe and a piece of art, both highlighting the holiday of the month. This workshop will feature independent baking focused on enhancing kitchen skills and creativity. Holidays covered are: Patriot's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Mother's Day. Students will bring home their creations at the end of each session. Please note that this workshop only meets once per month on the dates listed.

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Soccer

Sept. 10 - Oct. 29
2nd - 4th grades
Tuesday/Thursday, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
$200

SDS soccer coaches Rossi and Brewer will teach not only fundamental soccer skills and strategies but also commitment, accountability and cooperation essential for being on a team. This clinic will meet 2 times per week. A Nike Dri-FIT t-shirt is included in the clinic fee.

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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 or email bob.allsbrook@sdsgriffin.org with your student’s information.

Girls on the Run

Sept. 9 - Nov. 13
3rd & 4th grades
Mondays/Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4 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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Baseball

Sept. 9 - Oct. 30
2nd - 4th grades
Monday/Wednesday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
$200

Join SDS coach Dawkins to learn fundamental baseball skills and strategies. This fast-paced clinic will meet twice a week and is a must-do for your aspiring athlete. A Nike Dri-FIT t-shirt is included in the clinic fee.

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Private Voice Lessons

Spartanburg Day School's Applied Music Department offers each student music instruction designed to advance confidence and individual abilities. Whether you are a beginner or very advanced musician, you will feel welcomed and challenged. Lessons in voice are offered on a semester basis. Tuition provides for 12 weekly private lessons per semester, and students complete the semester with a spring awards recital. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Spartanburg Music Festival held in the spring. 

If you would like more information or to sign up for lessons please contact Beth Jennings at beth.jennings@sdsgriffin.org

Private Piano Lessons

Spartanburg Day School's Applied Music Department offers each student music instruction designed to advance confidence and individual abilities. Whether you are a beginner or very advanced musician, you will feel welcomed and challenged. Lessons in piano are offered on a semester basis. Tuition provides for 12 weekly private lessons per semester, and students complete the semester with a spring awards recital. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Spartanburg Music Festival held in the spring. 

If you would like more information or to sign up for lessons please contact Beth Jennings at beth.jennings@sdsgriffin.org

Private Guitar Lessons

kindergarten-8th grades

Students will receive one-on-one 30-minute guitar lessons with Ryan Ridgeway. Instruction includes music theory, cord structure, music reading, and ear training. Lessons will be personalized to the student's skill level and music interests. Guitar for the lesson can be provided if needed. Ryan is available between 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Register directly with Ryan at ridgewaystudiosrocks@gmail.com.

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

2024-25 Extended Day Calendar

The Extended Day team will provide care for semester-registered (2:30 - 6 p.m.) Extended Day students on the dates listed below.

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

- Special Days are days that SDS is on a modified schedule but childcare is provided 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 14 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
August 15 First Day of Extended Day
September 2 Labor Day: school closed
October 11/14 Fall Break: school closed
November 1 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Special Extended Day
December 20 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
January 7

2nd Semester begins: (Extended Day resumes)

January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:  school closed
February 14/17 Presidents' Day weekend: school closed
March 7 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Special Extended Day
March 17-21 Spring Break: school closed
April 18 Good Friday: school holiday
May 16 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)