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

Ballet with Zoe Lombard-Todd (PK3–1st Grade)
Ballet is 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 2–12)
Private piano lessons with Mrs. Morgan are being scheduled for students who participated in her program during the 2025–26 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
- Let's Kick Soccer Stars, PK–2nd grade
- Pottery with Ms. Robles, PK–4th grade
- Glitter Extravaganza with Mrs. Pardue, Grades 1–3
- Candy Chemistry with Mrs. Dunn, Grades 1–4
- Bayside Besties with Mrs. Beard, 3rd & 4th grade girls
TUESDAY
- Slime Lab with Mrs. Butler, PK3–1st grade
- What's Cooking with Ms. Etheredge, PK–3rd grade
- Girls Bible Study, Girls in Grade 1–4
WEDNESDAY
- What's Cooking with Ms. Etheredge, PK–3rd grade
- MAKERSPACE with Mrs. Pardue, K–3rd grade
- Boys Bible Study, 1st grade boys (afternoons), 2nd–5th grade boys (mornings)
- Craft Creations with Mrs. Stewart, K–3rd grade
- 5th Grade Girls Bible Study, mornings
- Puppetry for Performance with Mrs. Harper, Grades 6–8
THURSDAY
- Bug Adventures with Mrs. Butler, PK3–1st grade
- Afterschool Art: Where Cool Kids Create with Mrs. Noble, Grades 1–4
- LEGO WeDo 2.0 & SPIKE Robotics with Ms. Robles, Grades 1–5

Second Quarter Admiral Afternoons Offerings

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Afterschool Art: Where Cool Kids Create

Afterschool Art with Mrs. Noble is a colorful, creative adventure designed for children who love to paint, draw, create, experiment and make ART! Each Thursday afternoon, young artists will explore exciting art techniques, mixed media materials and a variety of art forms while finding inspiration from famous artists, incredible museums, and the wonder of the creative world around them! Students will build painting and drawing skills, experiment with new materials, develop confidence in their own artistic choices, and -most importantly-discover the joy of creating something that is completely their own. As art is meant to be enjoyed beyond the art room, students will regularly bring home beautiful display-worthy masterpieces they will be proud to share. Thursday afternoons are for creating, imagining, experimenting and having tons of SmART fun! Register now.
Who: Lower School students
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, November 5–December 18
Where: LS Art Lab
Cost: $225
Bayside Besties

Join Mrs. Beard for a fun after-school friendship gathering created especially for 3rd & 4th grade girls! Through games, creative activities, team challenges, treats, and meaningful friendship-building activities, girls will have the opportunity to build relationships with new and old friends, build confidence, and create lasting connections. Our goal is to help every girl feel included, valued, and connected while building friendships and memories that can last throughout their years at Bayside. Come make memories, meet new friends, and become a Bayside Bestie! Register now.
Who: 3rd & 4th grade girls
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Mondays, November 2–December 14
Where: Lower School
Cost: $240
Bug Adventures

Join Mrs. Butler as you crawl into the world of tiny creatures while discovering bugs and their habitats. Everyone will observe, create bug habitats, make insect crafts, and learn about our favorite creepy-crawlies during this exciting time together! Register now.
Who: PK3–1st grade
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, November 5–December 17
Where: Early School
Cost: $225
Candy Chemistry 1

Calling all candy-loving scientists! Get ready to mix, test, fizz, dissolve, and discover as we explore the amazing chemistry hiding inside some of your favorite sweet treats. Students will become candy chemists through colorful, hands-on experiments while practicing real science and lab skills. But the sweet science doesn’t stop here! Candy Chemistry 1 is the first step toward Candy Chemistry 2: CSI Mystery Lab which will launch for in January. Register now.
Who: Grades 1–4
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Mondays, November 2–December 14
Where: LS science lab
Cost: $245
Craft Creations

Students will gather with friends and Mrs. Stewart for good cheer, chatter, and crafts galore. Participants will have a chance to explore their creativity through fun, hands-on projects. The holidays will be highlighted during activities this quarter! Each week, they will use different materials to build and design their own unique creations as we encourage imagination, teamwork, and pride in making something special to take home. Register now.
Who: LS students
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, November 4–December 16
Where: Lower School classroom
Cost: $245
Glitter Extravaganza

Get ready to sparkle, shine, and create with Mrs. Pardue in this fun-filled glitter extravaganza where girls can let their creativity glow through arts and crafts featuring, glitter, rhinestones, sequins, metallics and all things sparkly! They will create dazzling masterpieces, make new friends, and enjoy plenty of glittery fun. If it shimmers, shines or sparkles, it is happening here! Register now.
Who: Girls in Grades K–3
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Mondays, November 2–December 14
Where: Lower School
Cost: $225
LEGO WeDo 2.0 & SPIKE Robotics & Programming

Students will learn how to program LEGO WeDo 2.0 and SPIKE robots with Ms. Robles utilizing motors and sensors to make them come alive. Register now.
Who: Grades 1–5
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, November 5–December 17
Where: Early School
Cost: $250
Let's Kick Soccer Stars

We are excited to offer an after-school soccer opportunity for our young Admirals through the Let's Kick Soccer Stars program which has been providing positive soccer activities for youngsters along the Gulf Coast for 20 years. Space is limited. Register now.
Who: PK–2nd grade
When: 3:00–4:00 p.m. on Mondays, October 19–December 7
Where: Grass field behind the Middle School
Cost: $165 (includes Let's Kick T-shirt)
MAKERSPACE

Students will join Mrs. Pardue to build, create, and imagine. In this open-ended makerspace afternoon enrichment, students will have the freedom to bring their wildest ideas to life using a variety of materials-from recycled odds and ends to brand-new supplies. There is only one rule here: let your creativity lead the way!
Students decide whether they want to build a robot, design a sculpture, engineer a contraption, or invent something totally new. With materials at their fingertips and support available whenever needed, this is their time to make something amazing. Register now.
Who: PK–3rd grade
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, November 4–December 16
Where: Lower School
Cost: $225
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: PK–4th grade
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Mondays, November 2–December 14
Where: Early School
Cost: $250
Puppetry for Performance

This after-school enrichment session with Mrs. Harper 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 Early School and Lower School classes to perform our show for them! Register now.
Who: Grades 6–8
When: 3:10–4:50 p.m. on Wednesdays, October 28–December 9
Where: Pilot Center MS drama classroom
Cost: $185
Slime Lab

Join Mrs. Butler and friends for hands-on, messy fun where little scientists create their own colorful, stretchy slime! Children will mix, squish, and explore different textures while building motor skills and sensory awareness while expanding their creative expression. Register now.
Who: PK3–1st grade
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, November 3–December 15
Where: Early School
Cost: $225
What's Cooking?

Children will explore new recipes while wearing their special chef hats as they cook up some fun with Ms. Etheredge during this exciting time together! Please advise of your child's food allergies. Register now.
Who: PK–3rd grade
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, November 3–December 15 OR Wednesdays, November 4–December 16
Where: Early School
Cost: $250