Afterschool Clubs & Activities at Summit are intended to enrich the academic and social experience of students by promoting positive student interaction, teamwork, and engagement in activities and projects beneficial to the school and community. Our current offerings for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year are below. Participation fees are assessed on an individual club basis and noted in the registration form. Activities open to the public are in red. 

GRADE 3 - 5

Lacrosse

Timing: February 29, March 7, March 14 (Times TBD)
Location: Soccer Field
Faculty Sponsor: Kurt Pusch

Summit Charter School will host three lacrosse clinics for boys and girls in grades 3-5 and 6-10. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the sport in a safe and fun setting. Clinics will be coached by Summit Head of School Kurt Pusch and community members Brien Peterkin, Jr., Ben Elmer, and Jim Dunn. All equipment will be provided and there is no cost for participation! Click here to register.

Chess 

Timing: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Beginning Monday, February 17)
Location: Summit Library
Faculty Sponsor: Ken Lucas

The purpose of Summit's Chess Club is to teach students how to play chess and learn competitive sportsmanship as a tool to develop logical thinking. Click here to register.

Choir for Grade 4-5

Timing: Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Year Round)
Location: Music Room
Faculty Sponsor: Bart Gilleland

The purpose of Summit's Fourth - Fifth Grade Choir is to teach students the basics of music and choral techniques. This club includes musical performances as well. Click here to register.

Girls on the Run 

Timing: Monday and Thursday, 3:15 - 4:45 p.m. (Beginning Monday, March 2) 
Location: Meet in Mrs. Buck's Room
Faculty Sponsor: Kelly Buck and Kristina Moore

The purpose of Girls on the Run is for girls to make and strengthen friendships and develop life skills to explore and navigate the experiences faced by girls their age. The program is non-competitive and combines discussion, interactive games, and physical activity that includes running. To register, please visit www.gotrwnc.org. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lacrosse

Timing: February 29, March 7, March 14 (Times TBD)
Location: Soccer Field
Faculty Sponsor: Kurt Pusch

Summit Charter School will host three lacrosse clinics for boys and girls in grades 3-5 and 6-10. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the sport in a safe and fun setting. Clinics will be coached by Summit Head of School Kurt Pusch and community members Brien Peterkin, Jr., Ben Elmer, and Jim Dunn. All equipment will be provided and there is no cost for participation! Click here to register.

Lego Robotics

Timing: Thursday, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. (Beginning Thursday, February 20)
Location: Middle School Math Room
Faculty Sponsor: Brad Hughes

The purpose of the Lego Robotics Club is for middle schoolers with an engineering interest to learn programming techniques by navigating robots. Click here to register.

Ultimate Frisbee

Timing: May 2020
Location: Soccer Field
Faculty Sponsor: Rob Case and Brad Hughes 

The purpose of the Ultimate Frisbee Club is to provide an opportunity for students in the middle school to learn and practice the game of ultimate frisbee while cultivating a culture of sportsmanship and respect. Click here to register.

HIGH SCHOOL

Lacrosse

Timing: February 29, March 7, March 14 (Times TBD)
Location: Soccer Field
Faculty Sponsor: Kurt Pusch

Summit Charter School will host three lacrosse clinics for boys and girls in grades 3-5 and 6-10. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the sport in a safe and fun setting. Clinics will be coached by Summit Head of School Kurt Pusch and community members Brien Peterkin, Jr., Ben Elmer, and Jim Dunn. All equipment will be provided and there is no cost for participation! Click here to register.

Outdoor Education

Timing: Every Thursday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm (Year Round)
Location: High School History Classroom
Faculty Sponsor: Jesse Loyd

The purpose of Summit's Outdoor Education Club is to provide enriching extracurricular activities centered around outdoor experiences and leadership. This includes hiking, outdoor safety, winter sports, camping, outdoor skills, horseback riding, orienteering, and more. Click here to register. 

Home Arts

Timing: Every Thursday, 3:20 - 4:30 pm (Year Round) 
Location: Art Room
Faculty Sponsor: Gretchen Kapity and James Stewart-Payne

The purpose of Summit's Home Arts Club is to provide students exposure to home arts, such as knitting, candle making, canning, soap making, cookie decorating, and more. Click here to register. 

Ultimate Frisbee

Timing: May 2020
Location: Soccer Field
Faculty Sponsor: Rob Case and Brad Hughes 

The purpose of the Ultimate Frisbee Club is to provide an opportunity for students in the middle school to learn and practice the game of ultimate frisbee while cultivating a culture of sportsmanship and respect. Click here to register.