School Life

Auxiliary Programs

Bayside Academy is proud to offer a robust selection of educational and enrichment activities during the school day and outside of school hours. These various opportunities complement our curriculum and provide exceptional experiences for our students. Register here.

Questions? Contact Marilee Propst at mpropst@baysideacademy.org.

Marilee Propst, Director of Auxiliary Programs

Bayside offers a wide variety of programs designed to enrich the lives of our students beyond the classroom. Activities are available to encourage students to explore their interests and talents in the fields of art, music, STEM, and drama in addition to sessions that engage the students in activities to help build healthy bodies and establish healthy habits.

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Extended Day

Extended Day begins at dismissal time and is open until 5:30 p.m.

We offer two levels of participation:
Full-Time Service: $2500.00 per year, per child
Drop-In Service: $30.00 per day, per child

For more detailed information on Bayside's Extended Day program, please visit CampBrain.
Enrichment Classes

Dance Classes with Zoe Lombard-Todd (Grades PK3–8)
Ballet (Grades PK3–8) and jazz (Grades 3–8) are once again offered with Ms. Zoe, who has been teaching dance at Mobile Ballet for more than 25 years and at Bayside for more than 20 years; additionally, she is the owner and director of Creative Outlet Dance Academy in downtown Fairhope. Click on the registration link to view specific information for each class offering. Register now.

Piano Lessons with Amy Morgan (Grades 1–12)
Private piano lessons with Mrs. Morgan are being scheduled for students who participated in her program during the 2022–23 school year, but Mrs. Morgan will not be able to schedule new students at this time.

If you are interested in private music lessons outside of school hours, please contact the following local music services who will help direct you to available music teachers in our area:
The Studio in Daphne - 251.616.0828
Bay Music in Fairhope - 251.517.7636
Offerings by Day
All sessions are from 3:15–4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

MONDAY
- Pottery, PK4–4th grade
- Puppetry for Performance, Grades 5–8
TUESDAY
- What's Cooking?, PK4–2nd grade
- Art Adventures, Grades 1–5
- BARD's Play on a Platter Dinner Theatre, Grades 6–8
WEDNESDAY
- A Study of Art, PK3–3rd grade
- Puppetry for Performance, Grades 5–8
THURSDAY
- What's Cooking?, PK4–2nd grade
- LEGO WEDO 2.0, Grades 1–4
- BARD's Play on a Platter Dinner Theatre, Grades 6–8

First Quarter Admiral Afternoons Offerings

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A Study of Art

Join Mrs. Asmus to discover the world of art and its various styles! Students will engage in a variety of hands-on activities, learn about famous artists, and explore different artistic techniques from around the world. Register now.
Who: PK3–3rd grade
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, September 11–October 16
Where: ES (LS students will be escorted to the ES)
Cost: $245
Art Adventures

Come paint and create with Mrs. Noble! This session will awaken your child's imagination and creativity as the young artists are led on an exciting journey through many different art techniques, art forms, mixed-media, and they become familiar with some of the world's greatest art masters and art museums. Young artists will gain confidence in understanding visual arts while building painting and drawing skills, all while having tons of smart fun! Each week students will bring home a displayable masterwork, which they will be proud to share and the pieces will surely transform any wall in your home to a gallery. Register now.
Who: Grades 1–5
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, September 10–October 15
Where: Lower School art room
Cost: $245
BARD's Play on a Platter: Dinner Theatre

Students will perform a spooky comedy as part of a dinner theatre. All students in this group will have significant acting roles in the show. One complimentary dinner theatre ticket is included in the cost of the camp. For all other guests, dinner theatre tickets are $40 each ($25 for students and faculty). BARD T-shirts may be purchased by clicking here.
*Audition required before signing up. Register now.
Who: Grades 6–8
When: 3:10–4:50 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 3–October 10; rehearsal on Saturday, October 12 and performance on Sunday, October 13
Where: Pilot Center Classroom
Cost: $245
LEGO WEDO 2.0 Robotics

Ms. Robles will help children learn how to program LEGO robots using motors and sensors to make creations come alive. Register now.
Who: Grades 1–4
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, September 12–October 17
Where: ES (LS students will be escorted to the ES)
Cost: $245
Pottery

Ms. Robles encourages children to explore the world of hand-building pottery and create ceramics. There are always new creations to add to collections which can be treasured for a lifetime. Register now.
Who: PK4–4th grade
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Mondays, September 9–October 14
Where: ES (LS students will be escorted to the ES)
Cost: $245
Puppetry for Performance

This session is for students who have had an introduction to puppetry and who are interested in performing for a young audience. At the end of the session, we will partner with ES and LS classes to showcase our pieces! BARD T-shirts are available by clicking here. Register now.
Who: Grades 6–8 (5th graders may join in 2nd quarter)
When: 3:15–4:50 p.m. on Wednesdays, September 4–October 9
Where: Pilot Center MS drama classroom
Cost: $165
What's Cooking?

Children will explore new recipes and cook up some fun with Ms. Etheredge during this exciting time together! Please advise of your child's food allergies. Register now.
Who: Grades PK4–2
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September 10–October 15 OR Thursdays, September 12–October 17
Where: ES Room 110
Cost: $245