We offer many before and after school enrichment programs, both through the school as well as many outside organizations.   Scroll down to read through our offerings for the 2019-2020 school year!
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​​Please Note:
  • Registration and payment of registration fees are handled by the club/organization.
  • ​Please direct any questions about the club directly to the organization/program.

Ballantyne Elementary School Sponsored Clubs

Chorus Club
Grades 2-5, Thursdays 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm,  September 26 - June 9
​$25
Performances: 
  • Winter Performance - December 17th
  • Spring Performance on May 12th ​
  • 4th-5th grade BES chorus members can also audition for CMS Honors Chorus​​ - interest meeting on Sep. 12th 
Orchestra Club
Grades 3-5, Wednesdays 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm, October 16 - May 20
$25 plus students will need an instrument, book and music stand
Performances: 
  • Spring Performance on May 12th
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Paw Press: Student Newspaper Club
Grades 4 & 5, Thursdays 7:45-8:30 am
​Free to Apply
Students will be assigned to either the fall or spring session.

Before/After School Activities with Community Partners

These organizations and programs operate independently of CMS and are solely responsible for selecting, hiring, and supervising its staff and volunteers.  They are neither endorsed by nor necessarily reflective of the views of the Board, the district, or any CMS school.
Art Club: Young Rembrandts
Art Club - Young Rembrandts - Drawing Class, $155
Grades K-5, Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Fall Session: Sep. 17 - Nov. 26 (10 weeks)
Please visit  www.youngrembrandts.com/southcharlotte to register (Registration begins Sep. 6)

Art Club - Young Rembrandts - Cartooning Class, $155
Grades 2-5, Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 pm
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Fall Session: Sep. 18 - Dec. 11 (10 weeks) 
Please visit  www.youngrembrandts.com/southcharlotte to register (Registration begins Sep. 6)
​Chess Club: Charlotte Chess Center
Grades K-5, Tuesday 7:40-8:40 am  Sep. 17 - May 5
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
$280/year (discounted yearly rate) or $150/semester
Click Here to Register
Drama Club with the Ballantyne Arts Center (YMCA): Presents "Little Mermaid Jr."
Dream Chasers - Formerly Xcel 2 Fitness 
Boys in Grades 3-5, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 pm
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS 
Oct. 7 - Nov. 15
Obstacle Course Event: November 16th
Registration is open until Oct. 6 at www.dreamchasers.org/charlotte
​$140
Flag Football - Go 4 It Athletics
Grades 3-5, Mondays and Thursdays 3:45-5 pm
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Oct. 14 - Nov. 15
Tournament: November 16th at Indian Trail Elementary School.  Time 8:30 - 2:00
​$120
www.go4itathletics.com
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Girls On The Run 
Girls in Grades 3-5, Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 pm
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Sep. 16 - Dec. 4 ; end of season 5k on Dec. 8, $170
Click to register at: https://www.gotrcharlotte.org/program-registration​
Girl Scouts - Daisy Troop #474
Girls in Grade K-1, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:45-5:00 pm
1 Wed/Month Meets at School, 1 Wed/Month Meets at Troop Leader's House
Sep. 9th Informational Meeting at 6:15 - 7:30pm in Media Center - Sign-Up Available at the Meeting
Girl Scouts USA and Hornets Nest Fee Annual Fee, Uniform Fee for New Members + Monthly Troop Dues
Information at https://www.hngirlscouts.org

Girl Scouts - Brownies (Grades 2-3) and Juniors (Grades 4-5)
Sep. 9th Informational Meeting at 6:15 - 7:30pm in Media Center to Determine Girl Interest and Sign-Up Interested Troop Leaders
Girl Scouts USA and Hornets Nest Fee Annual Fee, Uniform Fee for New Members + Monthly Troop Dues
Information at https://www.hngirlscouts.org
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Guitar Club - Next Step Ed 
Grades 2-5, Mondays 4:00- 5:00 pm
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Sep. 9 - Dec. 16; 13 weeks. $234
Register at: form.jotform.com/nextsteped/ballantyne-fall-2019
Let Me Run 
Boys in Grades 4-5, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15-8:30 am
NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Oct. 8 - Nov. 23rd; 7 weeks/14 lessons; 5k on Sat, Nov. 23rd at Whitehall Corporate Place 9:00 am. $125
LetMeRun.org
Piano Club - Next Step Ed 
Grades 1-5, Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Sep. 9 - Dec. 16; 13 weeks. $234
Register at: form.jotform.com/nextsteped/ballantyne-fall-2019
Sarah's Spanish School
Grades K-3, Fridays 7:30-8:30 am
Sep. 13 - Dec. 6. (does not meet on Nov. 29th or on school holidays/early release days) $297
sarahsspanishschool.com
Click Here to Register
Soccer Shots
Grades K-3, Wednesdays 3:45-4:30 pm
NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Sep. 11 - Dec. 4 (10 Weeks); $155 or 2 Payments of $77.50
Click Here to Register
Tennis Club
For Beginners & Intermediates!  Grades K-5, Tuesdays 3:45-5 pm
NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Sep. 24 - Nov. 19 (8 Weeks); $168
Click Here to Register