Extended Programs

The German International School (GIS) offers a variety of out-of-school time programs. We strive to provide a high-quality extended educational experience for all of our students.

In these programs our spaces are divided by age groups to ensure age-appropriate levels of playtime and curriculum support. See below for more information about each type of program. Please contact the Extended Programs Manager with any questions at EMAIL.

Before Care
Before Care is included in the school’s tuition, no separate registration required. Children can be dropped off at the convenience of their parents' schedule any time between 7 a.m. and the start of the school day.

After Care
Our in-house After Care program starts at the end of the school day through 6 p.m. Separate registration is required for the After Care program. Families can choose from a regular schedule, the flex calendar, or drop-in options. More information here. Click here to register!

In-Service Days and School Breaks
GIS offers child care during in-service days and camps during fall break and spring break. All fees include care between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., two snacks daily, and an exciting day packed with fun activities. Click Here to Register!

After School Clubs or AG’s (Arbeitsgemeinschaft)
GIS strives to offer the most interesting, academically challenging, and fun after-school clubs for our students. We offer both in-house GIS-run AG’s as well as partner-led options with local and nationally-recognized organizations.

Clubs run during the three school-year terms, fall, winter and spring, and include around eight weekly sessions that are an hour to an hour and a half each.

Winter 2020 Clubs

Mondays

Pokémon Card Game

Here at GIS on Mondays from 3:15-4:15pm in the Art Room for 1st – 5th grade students. Starts January 13th and ends March 16th (no classes Jauary 20th or February 17th). Check out the brochure and register today!

GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math & Science) Club @ GIS

Here at GIS on Mondays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the 4th grade classroom for 3rd-5th grade students. Starts January 13th and ends March 16th (no classes January 20th, February 17th). Check out the brochure and register today!

Love & Plants Kuchensdfdf

Here at GIS on Mondays from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge for K-5th grade students. Starts January 13th and ends March 16th (no classes January 20th, February 17th). Check out the brochure and register today!

Tuesdays

Engineering for Kids: Engineering Club

Here at GIS on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:45pm in the Art Room #2 for K - 5th graders. Starts January 21st and ends February 25th. Check out the brochure and register today!

EmpowerDI: Youth Leadership Class

Here at GIS on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:45pm in the Art Room for K - 5th graders. Starts January 14th and ends March 17th. Check out the brochure and register today!

Wednesdays

FIRST Lego League Jr.
Here at GIS on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15pm in the Art Room #2 for 1st -2nd grade students. Starts on January 15th and ends on March 18th. Check out the brochure and register today!

Funky Divas & Dudes: Hip-Hop Dance Class
Here at GIS on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15pm for K – 5th-grade students in the Gym. Starts on January 22nd and ends on March 11th. Check out the brochure and register today!

Thursday

Chess Wizards
Here at GIS on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15pm in the Art Room #2 for K - 5th grade students. Starts on January 23rd and ends on March 19th (no classes on February 13th ) Check out the brochure and register today!

Northwest Youth Theater: Acting Skills 1
Here at GIS on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the Music Room for 2nd-5th grade students. Starts January 23rd and ends March 19th (no class February 13th). Check out the brochure and register today!

Fridays

Miss Kaiti's KiddyKeys
Here at GIS on Fridays from 2:00-2:50pm in the music room for 3 - 5years old children. StartsJanaury 24th and ends March 20th (no classes February 14th). Check out the brochure and register today!

Soccer Shots
Here at GIS on Fridays from 2:10-3 p.m. (Premier Class) in the Gym or on the turf field for K-2nd grade students. Classic Preschool-Kindergarten students meet from 3:10-3:45. Starts January 24th and ends March 20th (no class February 14th). Register today!

Weekly Piano Lessons

Kaiti Gent teaches here at GIS Mondays and Fridays from 3-6 p.m. Each lesson is 30 minutes. Contact Kaiti to register and arrange payment.

Celia Bartel teachers here at GIS Monday-Thursday from 3-6 p.m. Each lesson is 30 minutes. Contact Celia to register and arrange payment.

Summer Camps

The German International School offers an Über cool bilingual Kindersommer Program. Our summer camps offer students the opportunity to experience hands-on learning through a variety of exciting and entertaining themes.

Preschool Camp for ages 3 - 5
Preschool campers will have plenty of opportunities to use their imaginations in the classroom and on the playground. Each day the preschool campers will be offered a healthy snack, fun activities and an afternoon rest time. They will explore the weekly themes through age appropriate and engaging crafts, games and other theme-based activities.

Early Elementary Camp for ages 6 - 9
Elementary campers will have a chance to create lasting bonds with friends all while experiencing the language and culture of Germany. No prior german language experience necessary to attend. Each week the elementary campers will dive into the weekly themes with fun and exciting crafts, games and a field trip to a local attraction or park.