2025-26 Clubs
Students are invited to participate in extra-curricular clubs that provide a leisurely way to deepen their understanding of our curriculum and form the habits of our core virtues.
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Students at Cincinnati Classical Academy will be able to participate in numerous extra-curricular clubs that provide a leisurely way to deepen their understanding of our curriculum and hone their practice of our core virtues. These clubs enrich individual student lives by fostering friendship, competition, and confidence. We highly encourage students to take advantage of these clubs as opportunities to mature as citizens.
Music
Band Ensemble
Students will participate in a full band ensemble. All skill levels are welcome. Private lessons are not a prerequisite for participating but are highly encouraged.
Days and Times Offered:
Brass Instruments: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 PM
Woodwind Instruments: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 5-9
- Campus Offered: Summit Park
- Faculty Moderator: Mr. JC Heisler (jcheisler@me.com)
- Registration Deadline: September 30
- Cost: $300 (annual)
Group Violin and Private Violin Lessons
Students will participate in Suzuki method Group Violin classes available for both beginner and intermediate players. Dr. Lee also offers on-site private violin lessons for students at these ages. Please contact Dr. Lee for more information.
Days and Times Offered:
Beginner Group: Thursdays 3:30-4:15 PM
Intermediate Group: Tuesdays 3:30-4:15 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 1-4
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Dr. Lee (rachel.elizabeth192@gmail.com)
- Registration Deadline: September 30
- Cost: Contact Dr. Lee for details
Orchestra
Students will participate in our orchestra ensemble with string instruments. One year of beginner string orchestra, or equivalent experience, is required for participation in the Intermediate Group (contact Mrs. Randall for details). Private lessons are not a prerequisite for participating but are highly encouraged.
Days and Times Offered:
Beginner Group: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-7:45 AM
Intermediate Group: Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00-7:45 AM
- Grades Served: Coed 5-9
- Campus Offered: Summit Park
- Faculty Moderator: Mrs. S. Randall (sherryrandall20@gmail.com)
- Registration Deadline: September 30
- Cost: $300 (annual)
Schola Cantorum – Lower School
Students will study and perform great pieces of sacred music, musical notation, and Gregorian chant.
Days and Times Offered: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 1-4
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Ms. M. Mears (mmears@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 30
- Cost: $300 (annual)
Schola Cantorum – Upper School
Students will study and perform great pieces of sacred music, musical notation, and Gregorian chant.
Days and Times Offered: Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 5-9
- Campus Offered: Summit Park
- Faculty Moderator: Ms. M. Mears (mmears@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 30
- Cost: $300 (annual)
Fine Art
Art Guild – Art-ventures
Students will journey outdoors to find and create art!
Days and Times Offered:
Dates: September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22
Days and Times: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 3-4 (Max 20 students)
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Mrs. K. Placke (kplacke@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 15
- Cost: $75 (per quarter)
Art Guild – Tiny Homes
Who doesn’t love making tiny, handcrafted items and arranging them in an imaginary scene or home? Students will construct a small environment using cardboard, paint, paper, and other materials. Students will then use polymer clay and other materials like wire, string, plastic, to create small objects for their environments. This Guild will be similar to the Art Guild “Theatre Box” from last year!
Days and Times Offered:
Dates: September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22
Days and Times: Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 5-9 (Max 20 students
- Campus Offered: Summit Park
- Faculty Moderator: Mrs. C. Hofmann (chofmann@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 15
- Cost: $75 (per quarter)
Dance
CLASSICAL Dance
Students will join our new CLASSICAL Dance program. Classes will focus on ballet and the fundamentals of dance.
Days and Times Offered: Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM
- Grades Served: Coed K-1 (Max 20 students)
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Mrs. T. Viox (tviox@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 20
- Cost: $150 (per semester)
CLASSICAL Dance
Students will join our new CLASSICAL Dance program. Classes will focus on ballet and the fundamentals of dance.
Days and Times Offered: Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 2-4 (Max 20 students)
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Miss. J. Puglielli (jpuglielli@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 20
- Cost: $150 (per semester)
Drama
Theater Production – The Arabian Nights
Students will perform or assist in our production of The Arabian Nights.
Dates:
Audition Dates: September 2nd and 3rd
Dates Offered: September 16 – October 25
Days and Times Offered: Contact Mrs. Jaymes for full calendar.
- Grades Served: Coed 5-9 (Audition Only)
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Mrs. C. Jaymes (cinciclassicaltheatredept@gmail.com)
- Audition Dates: September 2nd and 3rd
- Cost: $150 (per semester)
Chess
Chess Club – Upper School
The Chess Club invites players of all skill levels to dive into Chess Club. Each session includes instruction on strategies and tactics, followed by open playtime. No prior experience is needed. Join us to build your skills, compete in occasional tournaments, and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts!
Days and Times Offered: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:45 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 5-9
- Campus Offered: Summit Park
- Faculty Moderator: Mr. S. Foat (sfoat@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 20
- Cost: $35 (annual)
Chess Club – Lower School (3rd Grade)
The Chess Club invites players of all skill levels to dive into Chess Club. Each session includes instruction on strategies and tactics, followed by open playtime. No prior experience is needed. Join us to build your skills, compete in occasional tournaments, and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts!
Days and Times Offered:
Days and Times: Every other Wednesday from 3:45-4:45pm
Dates: 9/17,10/1,10/15,10/29,11/12,11/26,12/10,1/14,1/28,2/11,2/25,3/11,3/25,4/15,4/29,5/13
- Grades Served: Coed 3rd grade (Max 25 students)
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Ms. H. Duncan (hduncan@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 20
- Cost: $35 (annual)
Chess Club – Lower School (4th Grade)
The Chess Club invites players of all skill levels to dive into Chess Club. Each session includes instruction on strategies and tactics, followed by open playtime. No prior experience is needed. Join us to build your skills, compete in occasional tournaments, and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts!
Days and Times Offered:
Days and Times: Every other Wednesday from 3:45-4:45pm
Dates: 9/24,10/8,10/22,11/5,11/19,12/3,12/17,1/7,1/21,2/4,2/18,3/4,3/18,4/8,4/22,5/6,5/20,5/27
- Grades Served: Coed 4th grade (Max 25 students)
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Ms. H. Duncan (hduncan@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 20
- Cost: $35 (annual)
Gardening
Gardening Club - Fall
The Gardening Club welcomes students to nurture our school’s garden and explore the wonders of horticulture. No experience is needed—just a love for nature and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Join us to grow your gardening skills and help our garden thrive!
Days and Times Offered:
Days and Times: Tuesdays after school in the Fall
Dates: 9/9 ,9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 ,10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4
- Grades Served: Coed K-4 (Max 15 students)
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Ms. J. Cefalu (jcefalu@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 20
- Cost: $35 (annual)