East School Explorers
After School Enrichment Classes
Weeks Vary Depending on Class
(No Classes During School Vacations or Half Days)
Registration Online Begins Thursday, September 11th at 10am
Classes held at East 3:05pm-4:05pm
Questions please contact the Rec at 781-741-1464
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
The Explorers program is a fee-based program available to students at East who wish to pursue after school interests. Please read the following registration procedures and policies thoroughly as you consider after school activities for your child. The following ensures a safe and successful after school program.
REGISTRATION
Registration Online Begins Thursday, September 11th at 10am
Please make certain you have a "Household Account" with your student as a "member" of the household before trying to register
Parents may register online at www.hinghamrec.com or by calling the Hingham Rec office at 781-741-1464
Registration is on a first come, first served basis
Your child’s participation in a given course is confirmed through an email receipt confirming payment
If your child has an allergy, please note that when registering in the medical alert note section
DISCIPLINE
Students are to meet the same expectations for behavior as for the regular school day. Students should show care and respect to the instructor and their peers. If a child’s behavior becomes a disruption, parents will be notified and the appropriate course of action will be followed, which can include dismissal from the program with no refund. By registering your child, you agree to the terms of the programs.
DISMISSAL & SAFETY PROCEDURES
Explorers children are dismissed first at the end of the day. They should listen to the announcement which says “Explorers Students report to the gym.” They should bring their coat and backpack as if they are leaving for the day. All children will be picked up at the gym by parent or guardian at 4:05pm (unless otherwise stated in program description). Please park and enter the gym to pick up your child. To ensure the safety of the children, please have your ID ready. If your child will be walking home or picked up by someone other than the parent, please call the Hingham Rec office.
OFF-SITE & PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Please note the course descriptions to see if your child’s course has a last class share, performance, or off-site workshop. We encourage parent or guardian attendance.
ABSENTEE POLICY
Please notify the Hingham Rec at 781-741-1464 before 2pm if your child is unable to attend class that day. There are no make-up classes or refunds for student absences. In the event an instructor is absent, parents will be notified as soon as possible and students will be sent home at their normal dismissal time. If we are unable to reach you, the student will remain in the school office until a parent can be reached.
Program Descriptions Fall 2025
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader
Gr. 3-5 (Tuesdays 9/30-10/28)
This program is an exciting fun challenge to spark a passion for problem solving. Through engaging interactive sessions, students will tackle puzzles, brain teasers and real-world math applications in a fun competitive game show setting.
Instructor: Mrs. Joyce
Cookie Decorating
Gr. K-2 (Mondays 9/29-10/27)
Gr. 3-5 (Wednesdays 10/8-10/29) No Class 10/22
A creative cookie and cupcake decorating class, Betsy will provide fun and unique ways for the children to create their own ideas or follow examples!
APRON OR T-SHIRT REQUIRED Please make note of any allergies when registering.
Instructor: Betsy Ryan
Gardening
Gr. K-2 (Thursdays 10/2-10/30)
Dig in the dirt and grow crops in the beautiful East School Garden! Come and get your hands dirty! Learn about organic farming, harvest, sow seeds, make compost, build some beds, learn where food comes from, and have seeds and crops to take home!
Instructor: “Friends of Holly Hill Farm” in Cohasset
Gym Hockey
Gr. K-2 (Thursdays 10/2-10/30)
Gr. 3-5 (Mondays 9/29-10/27)
Come join us to add some new skills to your pick up games! We’ll learn puck handling, shooting, and other Hockey skills!
Instructor: Hingham Rec Staff
Harbor Media
Gr. 3-5 (Tuesdays 9/30-10/28)
Harbor Media’s Youth Media Television course offers students a chance to learn how to use modern video recording and editing tools in a fun and interesting way. Students will work in groups to create short films including interviews, dialogues, and how-to videos.
Instructor: Harbor Media Staff
Lego Essentials
Gr. 1-4 (Mondays 9/29-10/27)
Get ready to unleash your inner engineer by building a super cool robot that's primed for action! Team up with a buddy to construct your masterpiece, then dive into the fun of easy coding to make it come alive!
Instructor: Suzi Corkhum with STEMPlay
Multisport
Gr. K-5 (Wednesdays 10/8-10/29) No Class 10/22
This all-encompassing program features a comprehensive selection of sports such as Soccer, Flag Football, and Basketball. Parents can equip their children with invaluable life skills and expose them to the wonders of sports at an early age. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn more about the compelling benefits of sports!
Instructor: Rec Staff
Rec Arts: Project Fun
Gr. K-2 (Tuesdays 9/30-10/28)
We know it’s back to school time and what better way to celebrate that time than with fun packed projects? Paint projects, crafting projects, building projects, drawing projects… Let’s open the door to our inner creative project-smithy
Instructor: Rec Staff
Skateboarding
Gr. K-5 (Thursdays 10/2-10/30)
Come learn skateboarding from Co-Owner of Technical Skateshop Bobby DePesa and the team riders of Technical. This class is for anyone interested in skateboarding whether you're just beginning or have been skateboarding for years. Kids will learn the basics of skateboarding, park awareness, safety, and the proper approach to many different tricks. Equipment: Skateboard, Pads (helmet is mandatory, knees, elbows, wrists strongly recommended)
Instructor: Bobby DePesa, Co-Owner of Technical Skateshop in Norwell
Speed School
Gr. 3-5 (Tuesdays 9/30-10/28)
At the Speed School, athletes are poised to embrace Ije's philosophy of incorporating Speed, Plyometric, and Agility training techniques into their training regimen to improve their overall athleticism. Ije's ultimate objective is to guide and shape athletes' development so that they become more efficient, dynamic, and effective, through the use of their SPA training methodology.
Instructor: Ricky Igbani with IJE