PLE Programs
Partial scholarships for all enrichment programs are available through the Phantom Lake PTA. Please contact Judy Hunsberger at hunsbergerju@bsd405.org.
Chess Club
Phantom Lake Chess Club 2023-2024 1st Trimester
Strategy. Satisfaction. Success.
Learn chess from International Grandmaster Emil Anka
Who: Students of all levels of experience and ability with preference K-5 grade.
When: Wednesdays from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. 3x9 classes (3 Trimesters) will be held from October 4th 2023 through Jun 5th 2024.
1st Trimester: (2023) Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, Dec 6th, 13th. (NO class Nov 22nd, 29th). Make up for missed class (if any) Jan 3rd 2024.
Where: Phantom Lake Elementary School.
Cost: $180 for 9 classes (or $25 for a single class).
Emil Anka is the founder of Chesssport.com. He is a FIDE Chess Grandmaster, and he is also a FIDE International Arbiter, organizer of multiple international chess events, and the holder of a degree in coaching. Mr. Anka has over 35 years of experience in chess, with over 30 years of coaching experience. Website: www.chesssport.com Contact: gm.emilanka@chesssport.com or gm.emilanka@gmail.com
Language Immersion Enrichment Classes
PANW offers language enrichment program for students who wish to get a head-start before middle or high school and have fun while learning the language. The class is taught by an experienced teacher. Students are introduced to new vocabulary and their correct pronunciation. Communicative approach adopted and lessons are constructed around five elements for elementary students: Total Physical Response activities, songs, games, crafts and culture. Inspired by Montessori system, groups are organized by language level and age. Returning students are automatically placed in intermediate level and new students will be placed to either group after first class assessment. Beginners/Intermediate welcome!
Kindergarteners accepted upon space availability.
SPANISH
When: Mondays 3:15-4:15 (Fall/Winter: Oct 16/2023- Feb 12/2024 ;14 sessions, No class: Nov 20; Dec 18,25; Jan 1,15)
Tuition & Materials: $420
CHINESE:
When: Tuesdays 3:15-4:15 (Fall/Winter: Oct 10/2023– Feb 13/2024 ; 16 sessions, No class: Nov 21, Dec 19, 26)
Tuition + All Material: $465
https://www.parisacademynw.com/phantomlake-elementary-old
Smart With Art
Bite of Art - Join Smart with Art this session as we design art related to the world of food cuisine! Students will explore a variety of art materials and mediums in this fun-filled art session. Discover the fun art of Margritte, design your own bakery sweets with a unique collage technique, and create your own art taco! We have some tasty art projects this session for you to try.
When: Thursdays: 3:15-4:15 (Beginning Oct. 5, runs for 6 weeks)
Cost: $144
www.SmartWithArt.net
Drama Kids
Dates/Times: 9 classes, Oct 4, 11,18, 25. Nov 1, 8, 15. Dec 6, 13.
Wednesdays: 1:10 - 2:30 pm
Tuition: $180 A one-time admin $25 fee is charged on registration through our website.
Composite Primary class (Ages 6-10): Drama Kids offers theater classes and programs for kids that are specially tailored to elementary school children ages 6-10. The instructors in our classes provide unique requirements and enhance the skills of every participant. Students at our kids’ theater classes learn speech, improvisation, dramatic movement, scene starters, snippets, and an additional variety of dramatic arts activities. One of the most fun parts of our composite classes is the end-of-the-quarter parent day. Our students demonstrate the dramatic skills they have learned over the course of the class in a short production in front of friends and family. Our theater classes and programs for kids are not only highly enjoyable for the students; they also help develop social skills, confidence, and speaking abilities. The unique knowledge and skills kids pick up at Drama Kids can create lasting friendships as well as educational benefits.
Local Resources
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Active Youths and Youth Sports
Bellevue City Maintains a great list of local youth sports: https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/sports-and-athletics/youth-sports
Soccer
Lake Hill Soccer Club https://www.lakehillssoccer.org/
Bellevue United FC (U8, U9 https://www.bellevueunitedfc.org/juniorsbenfica)
i9Sports (ages 4-5) https://www.i9sports.com/programs/bellevue-tillicum-middle-school-soccer-league-april-2024/114371
Jubilee Reach (grade 4/5) https://form.jotform.com/233536531806153
Swim
Samena Swimming Pool and Gym. Swim classes. Summer camps. https://samena.com/
Phantom Lake Bath & Tennis Club. Swim classes. Swim and dive team. Water Polo. https://phantomlakeclub.org/
Baseball
Bellevue East Little League https://www.bellevueeastll.org/
i9sports (ages 4-5) https://www.i9sports.com/programs/bellevue-tillicum-middle-school-baseball-instructional-program-april-2024/114376
i9sports (ages 4-5) https://www.i9sports.com/programs/bellevue-tillicum-middle-school-baseball-instructional-program-april-2024/114377
Rugby
Eastside Lions https://www.eastsidelionsrugby.com/
Panthers Youth Rugby https://panthersyouthrugby.com/
Lacrosse
Bellevue Girls Lacrosse Association https://www.nsilacrosse.org/
Sammamish Interlake Lacrosse (boys) https://www.silacrosse.org/silacrosse/Schedule
Skiing
Bellevue Ski School https://bellevueskischool.com/
The Summit at Snoqualmie. Kid club and ski lessons. Some free access areas at central (magic carpet ride). https://summitatsnoqualmie.com/summit-central
Mini Mountain Indoor rolling carpet ski classes (year round). https://www.minimountain.com/
Basketball
Contact Hidden Valley Field House/Bellevue Boys and Girls Club Athletics https://www.bgcbellevue.org/Programs/Athletics/Winter-Basketball | https://www.bgcbellevue.org/Programs/Athletics
KungFu
Dance
Backstage Dance Hip hop classes https://backstagedance.org/by-age/
Flag Football
i9 Sports (ages 6+) https://www.i9sports.com/programs/bellevue-tillicum-middle-school-flag-football-league-april-2024/114378
FSP League Bellevue Boys and Girls Club https://www.bgcbellevue.org/Programs/Athletics/FSPFlagFootball
Academic Enrichment, Camps, Clubs
Wise Summer Camps STEM camps and evenings. https://www.wisecamps.com/
Pedalheads Learn-to-cycle camps. Bike trail camps https://www.pedalheads.com/
First Lego League
Active art And Science. Creativity Club at PLE previously. http://www,activeartandscience.com
Cub Scouts Welcome all. Parent-led activities, camping, hiking and personal development. Meets weekly yearound.
Pack 673 Parent training. Scout scholarships available. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 156th Ave NE. https://bellevue673.mypack.us/
Pack 633 Andrew’s Lutheran Church (2650 148th Ave. SE; Bellevue, WA) https://bajemastudios.com/Scouts/index-2.html
Bellevue Boys and Girls Club A safe place for Bellevue’s youth when they are not in school. After school programs, atheltics. Summer programs https://www.bgcbellevue.org/
MagiKid Robotics Afterschool and Camps (Redmond) https://www.magikidlab.com/redmond
Makerspaces Access to and free instruction for 3D printers, CAD, laser printers...., Bellevue library and other locations https://kcls.org/makerspaces/
Lego Saturdays Lake Hills Library, Ages 4+. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/656f9959bf3fd82800d2e1a7
Playgrounds
Lake Hill Community Park (Boat Park) Adjacent to Phantom Lake/Tilicum schools.
Marymoor Park A great place to park for the Samammish River trail. Velodrome.
Wilburton Playground Features a zipline
Crossroads Park Waterpark features in the summer months.
Commercial Playgrounds:
Kids Quest https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/
Hands on Children's Museum Olympia. https://www.hocm.org/
Parks and Trails
Phantom Lake Great for paddle-boarding. Extremely calm. Access via (East) The beach at Robinsglen Nature Park (for swimming and paddleboards) or (West) the dock at Phantom Lake Park (for paddle-boards and kayaks - not so great for swimming).
Lake To Lake Trail
Weowna Park Great trails and creek.
Timerlake Park Easy stroll to a beach on Sammamish Lake.
Idylwood Park
Lake Sammamish State Park Nice trails and access to Sammamish Lake and Issaquah Creek
Kelsey Creek Farm Free public access. Runs events (sheep sheering at the end of April) and camps March/April. [events] [camps]
Sammamish River A great a safe bike path for kids. https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/services/parks-recreation/parks/trails/regional-trails/popular-trails/samm-river
Outdoors for All Provide outdoors access to people with disabilities https://outdoorsforall.org/ (also see rental office at Lake Sammamish State Park)
Gardens
tBug The Bellevue Urban Garden Community run gardens. https://tbuggarden.com/
Bellevue Demonstation Garden https://www.facebook.com/bellevuedemonstrationgarden/
Larson Lake Blueberry Farm Blueberry picking during July/August https://larsenlakeblueberryfarm.com/
Bellevue Botanical Garden (free) https://bellevuebotanical.org/
Local Attractions for Kids
Museum of Flight https://www.museumofflight.org/
Bellevue Youth Theatre Puts on shows all year round. Adjacent to Crossroads Park. https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/community-centers/bellevue-youth-theatre
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery https://www.issaquahfish.org/
Community Centers
South Bellevue Community Center - Rock climbing, canopy walk zipline. https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/community-centers/sbcc
Crossroads Community Center https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/community-centers/crossroads