After-School Extracurricular Offerings

Piano Lessons

 

Starting November 6th, Rafiki Classical Academy will be offering piano lessons in partnership with our music teacher, Dr. Van Meggelen. Why should RCA students take piano? Hear from Dr. Van Meggelen:

 

“Piano lessons are a practical means to carry out Rafiki Classical Academy’s commitment to “cultivate students who love God, pursue wisdom, model virtue, and serve.” Piano lessons can support child cognitive development in the areas of memory, concentration, focus, and processing; improve eye-hand coordination; increase hand strength and dexterity; strengthen listening skills; enhance creativity; promote self-discipline and patience; and relieve stress and anxiety. Piano lessons are also helpful building blocks for other musical endeavors, including choir and band. Most importantly, piano lessons offer rich opportunities to use our God-given gifts in bearing witness to God’s truth, goodness, and beauty for the glory of God, blessing of others, and personal enjoyment.”

 

      • Who: Kindergarten through third grade

      • Where: Rafiki Classical Academy, in the Agora

      • When: Monday or Thursday

      • Time: 30 minute sessions are available between 3:30 PM and 5 PM

        • One session a week

      • Cost: $23 a session, per student. Family discount: $20 per student.

 

To schedule a weekly piano lesson for your student, please email Kelly at KFore@RafikiClassical.org. 

Jiu-Jitsu (martial arts)

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is known as the gentle art and is one of the most practical martial arts for self-defense. Students of Jiu-Jitsu will grow in confidence, respect, range of mobility, and hand-eye coordination. They will also learn how to control their emotions under pressure and use their body in a controlled manner. Because of these incredible benefits, which align with RCA’s student outcomes, Rafiki Classical Academy is pleased to be offering Jiu-Jitsu in partnership with Dunamis MMA (Mount Dora).

  • When: Every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM

  • Where: RCA

  • Who: All students are welcomed and encouraged to participate

    • Professor Corey Wingo and Coach Vanessa Wingo, owners of Dunamis MMA, will be instructing the classes. By day Corey is a Lake County Deputy and Vanessa is a graphic designer. By night the couple teaches Jiu-Jitsu. Their child is enrolled in RCA’s kindergarten class for 2024/2025.

  • How much: $15 per a class

Chess Club

What game increases concentration, sharpens problem-solving skills, and develops logic, creativity, and critical thinking? Chess! Rafiki Classical Academy is pleased to be offering a Chess Club.

      • Who: First through third grade; beginners are welcome!

        • The club will be led by Mrs. Bliss. Mrs. Bliss is an RCA mom and chess instructor.

      • Where: Rafiki Classical Academy, in the Agora

      • When: Every Friday

      • Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Cost: $30 a month, per student 

Robotics Club

  • Robots have been used for manufacturing in factories for years, and in recent years the use of robots in non-manufacturing businesses has been growing rapidly. The Rafiki Classical Academy Robotics Club will offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with robots. The first robots will be relatively simple, but will be capable of some complex behaviors. Each student will be assigned a robot and will learn about the robot’s sensors and movement capabilities. They will then learn multiple methods for controlling the robot. These methods include using a remote controller, using bar codes, using an app on a tablet, and creating a program and downloading it to the robot. As students advance, they will eventually build and use more advanced robots and learn to program. The Robotics Club will develop logical and creative thinking as well as problem solving skills in RCA students.

  • When: Every Monday from 3:30-4:30 PM

  • Where: RCA

  • Who: First through third grade students

    • Mr. Robert Price will be leading the club. Mr. Price is a retired software engineer who loves the Lord, children, and robotics. He has helped develop robotics programs in central Florida and in Africa.

  • How much: At this time there is no charge for this after-school extracurricular activity.