Adventures in Spanish

Welcome to our world of small, play-based, and interactive Spanish classes. Our classes provide children with a fantastic opportunity to learn and practice Spanish in a nurturing environment filled with songs, games, and books. Our teachers are trained to teach diverse skill levels and ages, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. 

Registration coming soon

BRAVO Cello Program

BRAVO Youth Orchestras is a highly esteemed and influential non-profit organization that connects diverse students in Northern Portland with world-class music education. Through its rich in-school and after-school programming, BRAVO Youth Orchestras helps boost academic achievement while supporting the development of creative, confident, community-minded artists. Since the program’s inception, BRAVO has helped thousands of students develop their own unique talents while promoting social justice, equity and advancement in the Pacific Northwest. 

This is an offsite program.

Register here

Cathedral Performing Arts

Coming soon: Astor, on-site program by CPPAC - musical theater, dance, and more.

Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective (CPPAC) is a non-profit organization serving greater St. Johns and surrounding north Portland communities. CPPAC offers music, theatre arts, and dance classes, ensembles, and workshops that convey principles of self-determination. 

Winter registration coming soon!

Coding: Intro to Scratch

Elementary students will learn how to write programs using Scratch, in a fun & creative setting. Class provided through "Journey to Steam".

Registration here

Drum Line

This is a drumline after school class for Middle School Students at Astor. Students will learn rhythm, drumming technique, and playing together as a drumline team. Astor will provide the drum equipment, and students will be outside during this class under the school's overhang. Meeting twice a week, the class will be an hour and students will be working towards performing in the school and beyond. The instructor is Greg Odell. He has been teaching since 1998 and organizes several after-school programs through The Society for Syncopated Drummers for Portland Public Schools, including at Roosevelt High School!  

Winter course runs Jan 6- March 5, Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $250 

Register here for winter term.

Ketchup Club for Middle School students

Ketchup club provides time and guidance for students wanting help with assignments, and to "ketchup" on missing work & test re-takes/make-ups. 

Club meets Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm

No registration necessary. Contact Ms. Brown for more information.

Lego Robotics Club, basic & advanced

Classic LEGO construction meets robotics. Through 'playful learning,' students explore basic engineering and coding and build creativity, teamwork and STEAM skills.  Each week introduces a fun new project using the LEGO Education Spike Essential kits and curriculum. 

Winter registration coming soon.

Parkour: Games (beginners) & Intermediate

Parkour classes are high-energy, interactive experiences. Every session includes a warm-up and cool-down, falling safety (ukemi), skill practice, movement games, and obstacle courses.  Options for reduced tuition on registration page.

Want to learn more? Read the Parkour Visions Orientation Packet. Registration here.

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee club provides a fun, physically active, and supportive environment. The sessions are led by our experienced coaches, who are dedicated to fostering skill development, teamwork, and inclusivity.

Program Goals:

• Introduce students to the fundamentals of Ultimate Frisbee.

• Promote physical activity, coordination, and overall fitness.

• Foster a sense of community, inclusivity, and teamwork.

• Emphasize the unique principles of Ultimate Frisbee, including:

  • Spirit of the Game: Promoting sportsmanship, respect, and fair play.

  • Self-Officiating and Conflict Resolution: Teaching students to resolve disputes and make calls with integrity.

Winter registration coming soon.  More information here.

Yoga Playgrounds

Our classes combine individual and group poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities and creative relaxation to promote strength, resiliency, awareness, self regulation and positivity. We keep our classes fun, engaging and age appropriate by weaving in games, stories, music and props. Classes are offered during and after the school day in daycares, preschools and elementary schools. Due to small class sizes, classes often fill quickly and we highly recommend registering early.

Winter registration here