Extended Programs

LERNEN NACH DER SCHULE EXTENDE

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 extendedprograms@gspdx.org.

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.

Kindersommer Program

Our bilingual summer camps offer students opportunities to experience hands-on learning through a variety of exciting themes.

Spring 2020 Clubs (AG's)

Mondays

Beyblade

Here at GIS on Mondays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the Art Room for 1st-5th grade students. Starts April 6th and ends June 1st (no class May 25th). Check out the brochure and register today!

Jump Start Gymnastics

Here at GIS on Mondays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the Gym for Preschool and Kindergarten students. Starts April 6th and ends June 1st (no classes May 25th). Check out the brochure and register today!

GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math & Science) Club

Here at GIS on Mondays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the 4th grade classroom for 3rd-5th grade students. Starts April 6th and ends June 1st (no classes May 25th). Check out the brochure and register today!

Love & Plants Kuchen

Here at GIS on Mondays from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge for K-5th grade students. Starts April 6th and ends June 1st (no classes May 25th). Check out the brochure and register today!

Tuesdays

Engineering for Kids: Engineering Club

Here at GIS on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:45 p.m. in the Art Room #2 for K-5th grade students. Starts April 7th and ends May 12th. Please note this class is 6 weeks long. Check out the brochure and register today!

EmpowerDI: Youth Leadership Class

Here at GIS on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:45 p.m. in the Art Room for K-2nd grade students. Starts March 31st and ends May 26th. Please note this class is 9 weeks long.

Join a free Demo Class March 18th at 3 p.m. in the Lunchroom!

Check out the brochure and register today!

Wednesdays

FIRST Lego League Jr.
Here at GIS on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the Art Room #2 for 1st-2nd grade students. Starts April 1st and ends June 3rd. Please note this class is 10 weeks long. Check out the brochure, Fall Newsletter, and register today!

Funky Divas & Dudes: Hip-Hop Dance Class
Here at GIS on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. for K-5th grade students in the Gym. Starts April 8th and ends May 27th. Check out the brochure and register today!

EmpowerDI: Youth Leadership Class

Here at GIS on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:45 p.m. in the Art Room for 2nd-5th grade students. Starts April 1st and ends May 27th. Please note this class is 9 weeks long.

Join a free Demo Class March 18th at 3 p.m. in the Lunchroom!

Check out the brochure and register today!

Thursday

Chess Wizards
Here at GIS on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the Art Room for K-5th grade students. Starts April 9th and ends June 11th (no classes April 23rd or May 21st). Check out the brochure and register today!

Fridays

Miss Kaiti's KiddyKeys
Here at GIS on Fridays from 2-2:50 p.m. in the music room. Starts April 10th and ends June 12th (no classes April 24th or May 22nd). Check out the brochure and register today!

Soccer Shots
Here at GIS on Fridays from 2:10-3 p.m. for K-2nd grade students and 3:10-3:45 p.m. for Preschool students in the Gym or outside. Starts April 10th and ends June 12th (no classes April 24th or May 22nd). 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 at kaitichristine@gmail.com.

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 at fingerdance@comcast.net.

Scheduling and payment is done privately with the instructors.

Kindersommer Program

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 - 7
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.