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 and be on the lookout for updated club information for the 2020-2021 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
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
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​
Paw PRess newspaper Club
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 ClubS
Art Club: Young Rembrandts
Art Club - Young Rembrandts - Drawing Class, $155 (10 week session) - 10% sibling discounts and installment payments available!
Grades K-5, Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON 4/14, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Spring Session: March 10 - May 19
Please visit www.youngrembrandts.com/southcharlotte to register

Art Club - Young Rembrandts - Cartooning Class, $155 (10 week session) - 10% sibling discounts and installment payments available!
Grades 3-5, Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 pm
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON 4/15, 4/29, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Spring Session: March 11 - May 27
Please visit www.youngrembrandts.com/southcharlotte to register
Chess Club
​Chess Club: Charlotte Chess Center
Grades K-5, Tuesday 7:40-8:40 am  Jan. 14 - May 5
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
$280/year (discounted yearly rate) or $150/semester
Click Here to Register
​Drama Club
Dream Chasers Fitness Club
Flag Football
​Foreign Language Clubs
​​GIRLS ON THE RUN (GIRLS RUNNING CLUB)
GIRL SCOUTS
LET ME RUN (BOYS RUNNING CLUB)
​Musical Instrument CLubs
​Soccer Shots
Tennis Club
Drama Club with the Ballantyne Arts Center (YMCA): Presents "Little Mermaid Jr."
Season Already Begun!  Registration will begin in the Fall of 2020 for the next production.
Dream Chasers - Formerly Xcel 2 Fitness
COACH NEEDED by March 15th IN ORDER TO OPEN REGISTRATION! Click Here for More Coaching Information.
Boys in Grades 3-5, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 pm
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS 
Spring Session: March 30 - May 15
Obstacle Course Event: May 16
Registration will open at www.dreamchasers.org/charlotte
​$TBD
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
Mar. 2 - Apr. 4
Tournament: April 4th at Indian Land Elementary School
​$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
Feb. 3 - May 3
​NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Dates coming soon; end of season 5k on May 3rd, $170 (financial aid available, see link below for details)
Registration is open until January 27th.  Click for more information: https://www.gotrcharlotte.org/program-registration​
Click to register: https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/Spring2020CLTREG?sid=ccedf2d09b294e359d2f76e77655699d
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
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)
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
Jan. 13th - May. 18th; 16 weeks. $288
Register at: https://form.jotform.com/nextsteped/ballantyne-es-spring2020
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
Spring Session begins on 3/19 and the 5k is on 5/16!
Click Here to Register: www.raceplanner.com/register/index/CLT-2020-Spring-Program
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
Jan. 13th - May. 18th; 16 weeks. $288
Register at: https://form.jotform.com/nextsteped/ballantyne-es-spring2020
Sarah's Spanish School
Grades K-3, Fridays 7:30-8:30 am
Jan 31st - May 8th. (does not meet 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
Feb. 12th - May 6th; $186
Click Here to Register
Tennis Club - TennisPlusFun
For Beginners & Intermediates!  Grades K-5, Tuesdays 3:45-5 pm
NOTE: CLUB DOES NOT MEET ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Spring Session: Mar. 10th - May 19; $210
Click Here to Register