Extended Day

Early Childhood Enrichments

Petite Yogi

This introduction to yoga incorporates playful movements and games in a noncompetitive environment. Each class ends with a guided relaxation to allow students to decompress after a full day of school. Our yoga classes begin to build the foundation for a lifetime of self-awareness and compassion.

Afterschool Nature Club with Delaware Nature Center

Tatnall Preschool students have the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature with DelNature Teacher Naturalists. Children will engage with the natural world through hands-on discovery and fun learning activities! Students will have opportunities to engage with nature & explore Tatnall’s outdoor ecosystems.

Lower School Enrichments

Ceramics with Mrs. Acevedo

Come spend the afternoon in the Middle School art room getting messy with clay! Each week will have a dedicated theme and time to glaze (paint) the clay. No matter what the theme, each student is bound to have fun! Please note that projects need time to dry and be fired before they are sent home. If any sessions are missed, a potential make-up session would be held on 11/2.

(Grades 4 -7)

Kids Kitchen Mini Society with Chef John

Where Cooking enrichment meets Market Day, Mini Society is an interactive, real-world learning experience where students create their own small businesses, earning and spending classroom currency in a student-run economy. Kids design products, set prices, market their ideas, and make real decisions about profits, costs, and teamwork. Through hands-on participation, students learn entrepreneurship, math, communication, and responsibility in a fun, age-appropriate way. The 'kitchen' flair will boost preparing, cooking and cleaning skills in the kitchen as well as highlight the day-to-day operations of a restaurant.

(Grades 1 - 6)

Creative Writer’s Studio with Children’s Author Ms. Sherman

The Writer's Studio is a creative writing enrichment program led by educator and children's author Onike Sherman. This program introduces students to the art and craft of storytelling through engaging, hands-on experiences that mirror the real-world writing and publishing process. Students explore character development, setting, plot, dialogue, revision, and publishing while creating original written works in a supportive and collaborative environment. Through interactive lessons, writing challenges, peer workshops, and author-led discussions, participants gain confidence in their writing abilities while discovering the power of their own voices.

(Grades 3 - 6)

Lower School Excellence Tennis Academy with Coach Dave Taylor

Open to all skill levels. Learn the game of tennis or fine-tune your skills. The beginner and intermediate groups will learn stroke techniques, rules and court awareness, while the advanced group will focus on training for tournaments by practicing footwork skills, fitness and mental strategy.

(Grades K - 5) 

Chess Masters with Coach Greg Rogers

Learn chess or improve your game with the Chess Masters of Delaware team. Advance current skills or learn the fundamental strategies of chess and how to apply them consistently throughout the game. All levels are welcome.

(Grades K - 6) 

Co-ed Lacrosse with Coach Hiller

Learn to love the fast and fun game of lacrosse! This six-week enrichment will introduce, or expand, your knowledge and skills of the game of lacrosse. Come play with your friends as these weekly clinics will offer skill introduction and development, situational games, and fun competitions for girls and boys in 1st through 6th grades. Led by three-time Delaware Coach of the Year and Tatnall’s head coach, Ruth Hiller. Players should bring their own gear: lacrosse stick, goggles, a mouth guard, and sneakers. We may have extra sticks to borrow if needed.

(Grades 1 - 6)

Child Drama Workshops’ Beginning Acting

This interactive drama program includes creative movement, theatre exercises, and improvisational role playing. Basic acting techniques such as concentration, emotional awareness, and characterization are explored. This creative experience allows children to express themselves imaginatively by improvising favorite stories and original ideas. There will be a final show at the end of the season for parents to see!

(Grades K - 6) 

Middle School Enrichments

Ceramics with Mrs. Acevedo

Come spend the afternoon in the Middle School art room getting messy with clay! Each week will have a dedicated theme and time to glaze (paint) the clay. No matter what the theme, each student is bound to have fun! Please note that projects need time to dry and be fired before they are sent home. If any sessions are missed, a potential make-up session would be held on 11/2.

(Grades 4 -7)

Kids Kitchen Mini Society with Chef John

Where Cooking enrichment meets Market Day, Mini Society is an interactive, real-world learning experience where students create their own small businesses, earning and spending classroom currency in a student-run economy. Kids design products, set prices, market their ideas, and make real decisions about profits, costs, and teamwork. Through hands-on participation, students learn entrepreneurship, math, communication, and responsibility in a fun, age-appropriate way. The 'kitchen' flair will boost preparing, cooking and cleaning skills in the kitchen as well as highlight the day-to-day operations of a restaurant.

(Grades 1 - 6)

Creative Writer’s Studio with Children’s Author Ms. Sherman

The Writer's Studio is a creative writing enrichment program led by educator and children's author Onike Sherman. This program introduces students to the art and craft of storytelling through engaging, hands-on experiences that mirror the real-world writing and publishing process. Students explore character development, setting, plot, dialogue, revision, and publishing while creating original written works in a supportive and collaborative environment. Through interactive lessons, writing challenges, peer workshops, and author-led discussions, participants gain confidence in their writing abilities while discovering the power of their own voices.

(Grades 3 - 6)

Middle School Excellence Tennis Academy with Coach Dave Taylor

This enrichment is designed for older players, but open to all skill levels. Learn the game of tennis or fine-tune your skills. The beginner and intermediate groups will learn stroke techniques, rules and court awareness, while the advanced group will focus on training for tournaments by practicing footwork skills, fitness and mental strategy. More experienced players will refine their technique, build consistency, and develop a stronger tactical understanding of the game. Players will work on improving mechanics, footwork and shot placement in match strategy.

(Grades 6 - 8) 

Chess Masters with Coach Greg Rogers

Learn chess or improve your game with the Chess Masters of Delaware team. Advance current skills or learn the fundamental strategies of chess and how to apply them consistently throughout the game. All levels are welcome.

(Grades K - 6) 

Co-ed Lacrosse with Coach Hiller

Learn to love the fast and fun game of lacrosse! This six-week enrichment will introduce, or expand, your knowledge and skills of the game of lacrosse. Come play with your friends as these weekly clinics will offer skill introduction and development, situational games, and fun competitions for girls and boys in 1st through 6th grades. Led by three-time Delaware Coach of the Year and Tatnall’s head coach, Ruth Hiller. Players should bring their own gear: lacrosse stick, goggles, a mouth guard, and sneakers. We may have extra sticks to borrow if needed.

(Grades 1 - 6)

Child Drama Workshops’ Beginning Acting

This interactive drama program includes creative movement, theatre exercises, and improvisational role playing. Basic acting techniques such as concentration, emotional awareness, and characterization are explored. This creative experience allows children to express themselves imaginatively by improvising favorite stories and original ideas. There will be a final show at the end of the season for parents to see!

(Grades K - 6)