After School Programs | Special Programs | First Presbyterian Day School, Macon Private School

After-School Fun at the Center for Discovery

 

Check out the latest CFD Programs offered after school! 

Princess Ballet
For girls in 3K-1st 

An introduction to the art of ballet through creative movement and music appreciation for students in 3K-1st. Children are introduced to music and movements that will allow them to use their bodies in order to say something. Time will be spent developing individual expression and imagination. Each student will need a black or light pink modest leotard with ballet tights and shoes. A class demonstration will be given on April 20th.

Instructor: Kathryn Ginaldi; Ballet Instructor
Dates: Monday, February 2nd - Monday, April 20th (class will not meet on February 16, or April 6).
Time: 3:45-4:30 pm
Location: FPD Clark Fine Arts Center
Cost: $265

Register HERE

Forrest School 
For boys and girls in 3K-1st Grade 

Students will use fine and gross motor skills to explore and learn about nature. Students will be on the nature trail to gather and collect, make mud pies, and build structures out of sticks.

Dates:

  • Session 1 Dates: Thursday- February 5, 12, 19, and 26
  • Session 2 Dates: Thursday-March 5, 12,19, and 26
  • Session 3 Dates: Thursday,-April 16,23,30 and May 7th

Time: 3:45-4:45 pm
Location: FPD Nature Trail
Instructor: Dana Walker, 3K Teacher
Cost: $100

Register HERE

Around the World Cooking Club
For boys and girls in 1st -5th grade

Cooking club members will make food from all over the world. Members will explore flavors, ingredients, and techniques shaped by culture and geography. Come join us each week as we cook, bake, and prepare different food items.

Dates:  Thursdays, February 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 12, and 19
Time: 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: FPD Kitchen
Instructor: Annie Groves
Cost: $180

Register HERE

 

 

 

Viking Clubhouse

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3K - 2nd Grade
During the school year, the Viking Clubhouse provides after-school homework time and activities geared specifically to our younger preschool & elementary students. Viking Clubhouse runs daily from 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. starting the first day of school and follows the school calendar. It is closed on student holidays.

Weekly Rates for 2025-2026
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (3K Option Only)
  • 4 or 5 days/week: $70.88 per week
  • 3 days/week: $50.51 per week
  • 2 days/week: $35.70 per week
12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (3K Option Only)
  • 4 or 5 days/week: $141.23 per week
  • 3 days/week: $100.38 per week
  • 2 days/week: $69.83 per week
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PreK – 2nd Grade)
  • 4 or 5 days/week: $74.39 per week
  • 3 days/week: $53.03 per week
  • 2 days/week: $37.54 per week
Forms & Documents
Several forms are required before students start Viking Clubhouse Each form is located in Viking Connect. Please login to your account and click the yellow bar at the top of the page.

***Contact Elizabeth Leslein with any questions elizabeth.leslein@fpdmacon.org***

 

Viking Crew

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3rd - 5th Grade
During the school year, The Viking Crew provides after-school homework time and activities geared specifically to our older elementary students in 3rd – 5th grade. Viking Crew is available from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., following the school calendar, and will be closed on student holidays.

Weekly Rates for 2025-2026
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (3rd – 5th grade)
  • 4 or 5 days/week: $74.39 per week
  • 3 days/week: $53.03 per week
  • 2 days/week: $37.54 per week
Forms & Documents
Several forms are required before students start Viking Crew

Each form is located in Viking Connect. Please login to your account and click the yellow bar at the top of the page.

***Contact Elizabeth Leslein with any questions elizabeth.leslein@fpdmacon.org***

After-School Enrichment Policies are available here.

 

 

Other Exciting After School Programs

Youth Sports

FPD is home to multiple Youth Sports Leagues including Viking Soccer League, Viking Football & Cheer, Viking Basketball League, and Viking Tennis.

Youth Sports

 

Music Lessons

Open to all ages. FPD offers music lessons with talented teachers here on our campus. Many of the teachers are well-known in the community and in our school family for their exceptional musical talents. Lessons are available in guitar, piano, flute, trombone, drum, violin, and clarinet. 

If you are interested in taking music or voice lessons please contact the CFD office at 478- 477-6506 ,ext 182.

Prices vary based on instructor experience, length of lesson, and number of lessons per month. Please contact our office or email Elizabeth.leslein@fpdmacon.org and we will be happy to try to coordinate your schedule with the availability of the instructors.

 



 

 

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FPD exists to educate and equip students to change the world for God's glory. FPD provides a relationship-focused, academically-strong, Christ-centered experience for grades 3K - 12th. The strength of our school stems from the relationships between students and the Christ-centered faculty and staff who mentor them daily.

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