Beyond The Classroom: After-School Activities

DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science offers a variety of after-school activities, most of which take place from 3:15-4:30 p.m. on school days. Some are taught by teachers and staff members employed by the school and some are offered by community partners. Read through the activity descriptions to learn more. Activity fees are due at the time of registration. Staff are secured and materials are purchased based on registration numbers and fees collected, which means that refunds and/or exchanges are not typically possible.

There are three after-school activity sessions offered each year, and most activities will follow this schedule. For the 2025-26 school year, dates for the activity sessions are as follows:

• Fall Session: Sept 8 – Nov 21 (family registration Aug 20-30)
• Winter Session: Dec 1 – Feb 6 (family registration Nov 1-10)
• Spring Session: Feb 23 – May 14 (family registration Feb 1-10)

Beyond the Classroom: Intersession

DaVinci Academy’s intersession program offers students in all grades additional opportunities to grow and learn. One optional, fee-based intersession is offered per school year and, while not required, the school encourages students to take advantage of it. Intersession fees are due at the time of registration. Staff are secured and materials are purchased based on registration numbers and fees collected, which means that refunds and/or exchanges are not typically possible.

Regular classes are suspended during intersession so that students may focus on and develop a deeper understanding of a particular subject area.

Busing is not available during intersession and school lunch is not served either, as these days are not regular school days.

Previous intersession topics:

• Dinosaurs
• Theater
• Pottery
• Pay it Forward
• Camping
• Film Making
• Outdoor Exploration
• Gardening
• Wellness
• Animal Adventures

Beyond the Classroom: Athletics

DaVinci Academy’s student athletes play sports to compete and have fun being active with friends. While they play for the love of the game, they enrich themselves with experience that benefits their social, academic, and emotional growth. Athletics fees are due at the time of registration. Staff/coaches are secured and materials/supplies are purchased based on registration numbers and fees collected, which means that refunds and/or exchanges are not typically possible.

DaVinci Academy Release and Waiver of Liability for Athletics

Cross Country

August 25 to October 25
Offered for grades 5-8, athletes compete both in an individual and team format in races over natural terrain like grass, dirt, and trails. Race lengths are 1 mile for 5-6th graders, and 2 miles for 7-8th graders. Athletes will learn the skills and strategies of running with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Register using the Infinite Campus School Store.

Volleyball – Co-Ed

Mid-September to November 1
Offered for grades 4-8, DaVinci Academy teams participate with the Centennial Community Education league. This fun and instructional league emphasizing basic skills such as passing, setting, and serving, and game concepts and strategies. Learn through games and drills used to develop skills, increase knowledge of strategy, and a love of the game.

Basketball – Girls

Mid-October to December
Offered for grades 2-8, DaVinci Academy Basketball teams participate within the North Twin Cities Basketball League. Players will learn the skills and strategies of basketball with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Register using the Infinite Campus School Store.

Basketball – Boys

January to Mid-March
Offered for grades 2-8, DaVinci Academy Basketball teams participate within the North Twin Cities Basketball League. Players will learn the skills and strategies of basketball with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Register using the Infinite Campus School Store.

Ski/Snowboard Club

Mid-December to Mid-March
Offered through a partnership with Centennial Community Education for students in grades 6-8.