After school care and enrichment activities
Let’s create opportunities for our children.
At Leschi, we have parent-run groups, parent-organized / PTA sponsored activities and access to community programming. We are here to connect you with all of these options.
2023-2024 After-school care options
Launch Learning@ Leschi: Childcare program located in the Leschi Elementary School building, contact leschi@launchlearning.org or visit http://www.launchlearning.org/locations/leschi/
Central Area Youth Association: Located near the corner of 23rd Ave. and Yesler Way. CAYA provides after-school homework and tutoring childcare from 2:30-6:00 pm. Contact info@seattle-caya.org or visit http://seattle-caya.org/
Rotary Boys and Girls Club: Childcare program located at 19th Ave. and East Spruce St, Rotary provides after-school childcare until 6 pm. Website with contact info: https://positiveplace.org/clubs/rotary/
Holgate Church of Christ: Located at Holgate and MLK Way. You can learn more information about the Holgate program at http://www.studentfamilysupport.com/#/ or you can call Mr. Jimmy Hurd at 206-717-4775.
A for Apple: Located near the corner of Jackson St. and 23rd Ave. More information at https://www.a4applelearningcenter.org/
Central Connections: Central Connections Nature School has openings for after school adventure care for the 2023-2024 school year. For more information please visit centralconnectionsnatureschool.com or contact Jan directly at 296-619-5724
Spring On-campus enrichment activities
KODLEY ENGINEERING CLASS AT LESCHI- for current Leschi students
Teamwork Titans
Mondays, 2:30-3:30
Scholarships available.
Reach out to Kay Lalish for more information.
Emails have been sent to all current families.
Past programming run through the PTA at Leschi Elementary School
Spring 2023:
Ultimate Frisbee (Benson Wilder)
Urban Dance Fitness for Kids (Alexi Weirich)
Chess Club (Erin Purcell)
Baking for Kids (Brendan O’Donnell)
Parkour (Parkour Visions)
Enrichment Coordinator
Parent volunteer, Kay Lalish
Flyers and emails are sent out directly to families with registration information.
Let us know if you have questions for future programing or if you’d like to offer your talent, time, ideas or services.
Community enrichment activities
Seattle Parks and Recreation - Fall 2023 activities
Garfield Community Center would love to work closely with Leschi Students to get them signed up for after-school and weekend enrichment classes. Call (206) 684-4788 or use this registration information to sign your child up.
Scholarship instructions for Seattle Parks and Recreation programing , including low cost full-day camps are found here.
Camps
Check back for future camps
Other local Seattle organizations for activities
Capitol Hill Soccer: boys and girls U6+ http://www.capitolhillsoccer.org/home.php?layout=32379
Mc Gilvra soccer: boys and girls U6+ http://www.mcgilvrasoccer.org/
The Beacon: Kids Break Dancing (6-13yrs old) with the Massive Monkeys http://www.massivemonkees.com/thebeacon/
Watts Basketball Academy: Skills classes (4th-8th) and Little Dribblers (K-3)
https://wattsbasketball.com/
Dinky Dunkers at the Jewish Community Center- Winter basketball (4-8 year olds)
Basketball fundamentals, game strategies, and fair play. Kids must be at least four years old to participate. https://sjcc.org/programs/j-kids/dinky-dunkers/
CD Panther Football and Cheer: (6 – 14yrs old) https://cdpanthers.sportngin.com/
Seattle Central Little League (4 to 14) baseball and softball programs from February through July
https://www.seattlecentralll.org/
“Whatever the future holds, do not forget who you are! Teach your children’s children, and then teach their children also. Teach them the pride of a great people…. Time will come again when they will celebrate together with joy. When that happens my spirit will be there with you.”
Leschi, Last Chief of the Nisquallies. 1808-1858