Colfax Charter Elementary

2025-2026 Program

Childcare Service

At PEAK, we provide a comprehensive childcare service that extends until 6:00 PM on every school day. To enroll your child, please complete the registration packet linked below and send it to peakenrichment@gmail.com.

PEAK REGISTRATION PACKET AT COLFAX CHARTER NEW STUDENTS

PEAK REGISTRATION PACKET RETURNING STUDENTS

Enrichment Program

Our Enrichment Program at Colfax Charter Elementary offers an exciting and well-rounded selection of classes that run five days a week, designed to inspire and prepare students for a bright future. From hands-on activities like LEGO engineering and ceramics to thought-provoking sessions in marine biology and chemistry, our program nurtures creativity, dexterity, and a love for learning. Each class is thoughtfully crafted to engage students in STEM, art, and critical thinking, while also building essential life skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether they’re strategizing in chess, exploring the wonders of the ocean, or competing in a fun “Cupcake Wars” challenge, students will thrive in a safe, positive, and fun environment that encourages growth and discovery. Join us for an enriching after-school experience that equips your child with the tools they need to succeed!

General Information

Safety first - 14-1 ratio
Exclusive discount for enrichment classes and camps start August 2024 (Only for families enrolled in our childcare service)
Fully licensed child care
All staff background checked by FBI, DOJ, and CDSS
Pick up anytime
Homework assistance offered everyday
STEAM enrichment activities inside the program

SPRING 2026 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

CLASSES LISTED BELOW

SIGN-UPS WILL BEGIN SUNDAY, MARCH 22 AT 11AM

Class Change & Drop Policy

If you’d like to switch your child into a different class, there’s a $25 charge fee per class.
If you decide to drop a class, a 3% fee applies to the original charge and another 3% fee applies to the refund transaction.

Thank you for understanding as these small fees help cover processing costs.

Unlock Your Child’s Future with PEAK Today!

Classes will appear on March 22 at 11am!

DescriptMONDAYS GR: TK-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATE: APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
We are devoted to promoting the merits of chess among children by using stories, dances, and catchy songs to make the game of chess exciting and easy to understand. Children who participate in our program improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, improve their concentration and mental discipline, gain confidence, and have a great time!!! All students in the chess club receive an exclusive Academic Chess workbook, prizes for good sportsmanship, and participate in the "BIG TOURNAMENT" on the last day, where all kids take home a prize! New and experienced chess players are welcome! Children participating will be broken up into groups based on age and experience. Open to K - 5th grade students. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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MONDAYS GR: TK-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATE: APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18 PEAK CLASS
Get ready for a colorful spring adventure! In this hands-on art class, students will create adorable bugs like butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, and more using bright polymer clay. Young artists will learn fun sculpting techniques like rolling, shaping, and designing while adding creative details such as sparkling wings, silly eyes, and rainbow patterns. Along the way, we’ll discover how these tiny critters help flowers grow and make spring so beautiful. At the end of each class, students will take home their own handmade clay bug masterpiece they’ll be excited to show off!scription text goes here
TUESDAYS GR K-5TH 1:40PM-2:40PM
DATE: APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28; MAY 5, 12, 19, 26
Learn how to hand sew and embroider with all new projects. First project, a hiking bag, teaches how to sew on a button. Following projects, a felt box, a charm band, bear/deer embroidery and a calico or polka dot chicken teaches all other stitches and skills. Sewing kit and all materials and supplies are provided.
TUESDAYS GR TK-5TH 1:40PM-2:40PM
DATE: APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28; MAY 5, 12, 19, 26 PEAK CLASS
Get ready to build, test, and invent! In Young Inventors Lab, students become creative engineers as they design amazing structures using everyday materials like clothespins, craft sticks, binder clips, cardboard, and rubber bands—no LEGOs needed! Young builders will explore how things balance, bend, stack, and connect while creating bridges, towers, water slides, and other exciting inventions. Each class brings a new hands-on challenge where students experiment, problem-solve, and work together to make their designs stronger, taller, and more creative. With plenty of imagination and teamwork, students will discover the fun of engineering while learning how real inventors turn simple ideas into incredible creations. Get ready to clip it, stick it, stack it, stretch it, and engineer it!
WEDNESDAY GR K-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATES: APRIL 8, 15, 22, 29; MAY 6, 13, 20, 27 PEAK CLASS
Young Authors Lab gives students the opportunity to experiment with storytelling in a supportive and creative environment.
Through imaginative prompts, character creation, and group storytelling, students will learn how to develop ideas, express emotions, and build their own unique writing style. This weekly class encourages creativity, literacy, and confidence while making writing fun.
4TH-5TH GRADE ONLY
THURSDAYS 3PM-4PM
DATE: APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7, 14, 21, 28
It is time to get messy! Miss Samantha's ceramic class is the place to create clay masterpieces that will last a lifetime. The Thursday class is for students’ grades 4th - 5th where they will learn the process of working with clay. Each student will sculpt, glaze, and bring home several one of a kind works of art. Each student will learn a variety of ceramic techniques while adding their own personal creative touch to each piece. Let’s get muddy and have some fun! Questions: samantha.reffett.33@gmail.com
THURSDAY GR TK-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATE: APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 PEAK CLASS
Welcome to Spy Academy, where TK through 5th grade students become real junior detectives! In this action-packed class, young investigators will dive into the fascinating world of spy science and mystery solving through hands-on experiments and secret missions. Students will analyze fingerprints like forensic experts, investigate bite-mark clues, test mysterious powders, and uncover hidden evidence to solve mini mysteries. They’ll also learn how spies communicate by cracking secret codes and sending hidden messages. Along the way, each student will create their own spy gear—including a pair of detective binoculars—to use during exciting investigation challenges. By the end of the class, every student will feel like a true undercover agent with the skills to observe clues, think critically, and crack the case!
FRIDAY GR TK-5TH 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATE: APRIL 10, 17; MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 PEAK CLASS
In this deliciously fun enrichment class, TK through 5th grade students will turn everyday snacks into amazing works of art! Using colorful foods like fruit, vegetables, crackers, cereal, and pretzels, kids will design creative scenes such as sunny beaches, friendly lions, bright ocean fish, and cozy bird nests. As they build their edible pictures, students will explore shapes, colors, and textures while using their imagination and problem-solving skills. Each class becomes a hands-on adventure where food transforms into playful masterpieces. At the end, students can proudly show off their creations—and maybe even enjoy a tasty bite of their artwork!
2ND-3RD GRADE ONLY
FRIDAYS 2:40PM-3:40PM
DATE: APRIL 10, 17; MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
It is time to get messy! Miss Samantha's ceramic class is the place to create clay masterpieces that will last a lifetime. The Friday class is for students’ grades 2nd - 3rd where they will learn the process of working with clay. Each student will sculpt, glaze, and bring home several one of a kind works of art. Each student will learn a variety of ceramic techniques while adding their own personal creative touch to each piece. Let’s get muddy and have some fun!
Questions: samantha.reffett.33@gmail.com