Afterschool Clubs

Overview

SPS Clubs are open to any eligible SPS students who are not enrolled in SPS AfterSchool, El Sistema, or Apollo programs on the same day. Clubs are run at schools by trusted vendors in three seasonal sessions during the school year.  

  • Clubs typically meet for one hour per week beginning at school dismissal time and do not provide full afterschool care coverage.
  • Students will transition directly from their classrooms to meet with their designated instructor.
  • Students will be dismissed from the main office entrance.
  • A minimum of 5 students must enroll in each club for it to run.

Session 3 (Spring 2026) registrations will open on Wednesday, March 4.
To register for an SPS Club, please log in to the Arbiter Registration System. 
If you have not previously registered, please see below: "Instructions for Online Registration" 

Club Descriptions

Please note that some clubs may not be available in every session or at every school.  

Ballet Rox introduces students to many forms of dance and welcomes students of all levels. No experience necessary and beginners are welcome. No special shoes or attire required. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Healey, Brown, Kennedy Schools.

Buildwave provides new building challenges each week that will help kids develop creativity and resilience. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Argenziano, Brown, Kennedy, Winter Hill Schools.

Chess Wizards Check mate! Youngsters learn to play chess. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Brown, East Somerville, Kennedy Schools.

Danger Wizard Calling all heroes Grades 6-8! Unleash your imagination and embark on a thrilling adventure with Danger Wizards! Get ready for an epic journey filled with magic, monsters, and endless fun. Join us and discover the amazing world of D&D and imagination! Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Healey, Brown, East Somerville, Kennedy Schools.

Environmental Leadership Program helps students enjoy time outdoors and off their devices. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Healey and East Somerville Schools.

Girlstart encourages 4th and 5th grade girls (but all are welcome) to have fun with STEM concepts and learn more about awesome STEM careers. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Argenziano, Healey Schools.

Girls, inc. embolden youth to use their voices to advocate for themselves and their interests through mentorship, academic interests, and career exploration. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Brown School.

Kids in Nutrition is a nutrition and food sustainability education program for elementary school students led by current Tufts undergrads; KIN is designed to improve nutrition and food sustainability knowledge to help inspire healthy habits in kids :) Our curriculum is created by nutritional experts from our national organization and includes fun activities to keep the kids engaged while learning. Not offered for Session 3. 

Kids in Tech helps students explore technology through working on interactive projects, nurturing creativity, and participating in teamwork. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Argenziano and Winter Hill Schools. 

Pretzel Kids introduces yoga and mindfulness to children in a fun and interactive way, which helps children build strength, flexibility, concentration, balance, and more. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Argenziano School.

Spanish Fun helps students learn through playing, singing, dancing, and pretending. Students will begin to develop confidence talking, reading, and writing in Spanish playing games with the parachute and having "Special Activities" which are 100% hands-on learning experiences. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Healey, Brown, East Somerville, and Winter Hill Schools.

Yoga Fun introduces students to yoga and mindfulness. Session 3 (Spring '26) available at Brown School.

 

Instructions for online registration

Registration for SPS Clubs will be through the Arbiter Registration system. The Arbiter Registration site offers translation into multiple languages. However, if you need assistance with registration, please make an appointment with your family liaison. 

Please allow 5-10 minutes to register each child for a club and follow the instructions below. 

Set up an account 

  1. Click on this link: https://account.students.arbitersports.com
  2. Create your secure Arbiter Registration account by entering your name, email address, and password.
  3. Check your email inbox for an email from Arbiter Registration. The email will include a link to confirm your new account. You MUST click the link provided in your email in order to activate your Arbiter account.
  4. If you don't see the email, please check your spam or junk folders. 

Find your school’s unique registration link

  1. Click on this link: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/somerville-public-schools-out-of-school-time-programs
  2. Select your school’s unique registration link.
  3. Students may be only enrolled in clubs that take place at their school. 

Complete your child’s registration

  1. Fill out the information requested on the form. Make sure you click "save and continue” after each section.
  2. At the end of the process, click “Submit.”
  3. Once you have submitted your registration, you will receive an email to confirm your registration.
  4. You may log back into Arbiter Registration at any time to update your information or check your registrations. 

If you need assistance, call Arbiter Registration at 1-800-311-4060 or submit an online support request here. Support is available 7 days a week and messages will be returned promptly.