2026-27 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: $400 (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: $300 (annual)
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: $400 (annual)
Schola Cantorum – Lower School
Students will study and perform great pieces of sacred music, musical notation, and Gregorian chant.
Beginner Group: 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 - Siebenthaler
Students will create art! Themes will be announced ahead of each quarter.
Days and Times Offered:
Days and Times: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM
- Grades Served: Coed 3-4 (Max 20 students)
- Campus Offered: Siebenthaler
- Faculty Moderator: Ms. B. Calvin (bcalvino@cincyclassical.org)
- Registration Deadline: September 15
- Cost: $75 (per quarter)
Art Guild - Summit Park
Students will create art! Themes will be announced ahead of each quarter.
Days and Times Offered:
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: $300 (annual)
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: $300 (annual)
Drama
Fall Play — Middle School
Students will perform or assist in our fall theater production.
Days and Times Offered: Contact Mrs. Jaymes for a full calendar.
- Grades Served: Coed 5-7 (Audition Only)
- Faculty Moderator: Mrs. C. Jaymes (cinciclassicaltheatredept@gmail.com)
- Cost: $200 (semester) for actors; $100 (semester) for theater technicians
Drama Club
Students will be guided through the many facets of theater, from learning how to audition, to playing games that enhance their theatrical skills, to participating in workshops with local theater professionals.
Days and Times Offered: Contact Mrs. Jaymes for a full calendar.
- Grades Served: Coed 5-10
- Faculty Moderator: Mrs. C. Jaymes (cinciclassicaltheatredept@gmail.com)
- Cost: $75 (per quarter)
Spring Musical — Upper School
Students will perform or assist in our upper school musical.
Days and Times Offered: Contact Mrs. Jaymes for a full calendar.
- Grades Served: Coed 8-10 (Audition Only)
- Faculty Moderator: Mrs. C. Jaymes (cinciclassicaltheatredept@gmail.com)
- Cost: $200 (semester) for actors; $100 (semester) for theater technicians
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 5-10
- Campus Offered: Summit Park
- Faculty Moderator: TBD
- 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
- 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
- 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: $40 (quarterly)