Five Rings Arts and Education Centre's After-School Enrichment Program is a K-8th grade independent after school centre dedicated to motivating students through a stimulating program encompassing academics, arts and martial arts. In a supportive community built on trust, we give our students the opportunity to become critical, independent and creative thinkers and encourage them to explore particular passions that will sustain them throughout their lives. We believe that an arts experience enriches learning, opens new venues for ideas and enhances self-esteem. At Five Rings Arts and Education Centre, we have a premier program for kids. Our program is vigorously designed in conjunction with experts in the field of education to provide social, emotional and attitudinal growth and self-improvement. The five rings of our program are: Arts & Crafts The arts expose us to the world beyond the immediate, and open up possibilities by combining imagination with focused learning. For students of all ages, involvement in the arts promotes not only artistic skills, but also social, personal and intellectual growth. Homework It is important for each child to learn to set short-term, intermediate, and long-term goals. At Five Rings Arts and Education Centre, every child's first goal is the completion of homework. We teach that schoolwork is an important tool for developing priorities, tenacity, and the importance of follow-through in every activity. Theatre Arts Theatre arts are an important component of the Five Rings curriculum with the following goals: Spontaneity of movement of language of imagination Role-playing the observation of people stereo-typed characters v. multi-faceted characters the complexity of human relations Risk-taking to build self-confidence build a public persona Give and take to work within a group for the good of the group trust Creative Writing We consider effective communication the basis for understanding as well as a bridge for making vital connections in the community. The mastery of language skills in a personal and creative manner will enable students to become life-long readers and to express themselves clearly in both oral and written communication. Martial Arts Another vital component of the Five Rings curriculum, the martial arts: build strength build character improve focus improve flexibility improve coordination enhance performance in other sports enhance performance at home, and in school. promote self-esteem, promote goal setting abilities anger management and non-violent conflict resolution help students become more productive and healthy people. Fee Schedule