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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Third Quarter Admiral Afternoons Offerings

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  • Art Adventures

    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, and 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 Thursdays, January 15–February 26
    Where: LS art room
    Cost: $245
  • Boys Bible Study

    Boys will join parents Maggie and Bowen Weir for a non-denominal after-school children's ministry where the boys will play, have snack, sing, and participate in Bible lessons as they grow spiritually together. Register now. 
    Who: 3rd grade boys
    When:
    3:00–4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 14–April 29
    Where: Lower School classroom
    Cost: $15
  • Brain Boosters: Morning Skills Lab

    Start the day strong! Brain Boosters provides structured, small group academic reinforcement with Mrs. Dunn tailored to current grade-level reading and math objectives. Students will receive guided homework assistance plus brief instructional mini-lessons to strengthen understanding and build confidence. Register now.
    Who: Grades 3 & 4
    When: 7:00–8:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, January 13–March 10 (3rd grade); 7:00–8:00 a.m. on Thursdays, January 15–March 12 (4th grade)
    Where: LS Science Lab
    Cost: $245
  • Code Explorers: After-School Coding Club

    Join Code Explorers, a hands-on after-school enrichment club with Mrs. Dunn where students dive into the exciting world of coding. Using Scratch, Jr. and other online coding platforms, students will design stories, games, and animations, solve creative challenges and bring digital ideas to life. We will have weekly fun, interactive coding projects; learn sequencing, loops, events, and problem solving; and hands-on, collaborative activities with peers in a safe and supportive space to explore, experiment, and create. Register now.
    Who: LS Students
    When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 13–February 24
    Where: LS Science Lab
    Cost: $225
  • 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. Each week, we 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: Grades 1–4
    When:
    3:15–4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 14–February 25
    Where: Lower School classroom
    Cost: $245
  • Girls Bible Study

    Girls will join parents Jordan Pilot and Pamela Hollon for fun and fellowship together as they have a snack, a craft, and participate in Bible lessons which will enrich their spiritual development. Register now. 
    Who: Girls in Grades 2–4
    When:
    3:00–4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, September 9–December 9
    Where: Lower School classroom
    Cost: $15
  • Godly Play: Jesus Loves Me

    Godly Play lessons will be adapted to convey the love of Jesus for his precious children with the goal of helping children experience the mystery of God, as well as finding joy and wonder in His marvelous creations and the many blessings in the world around us. Register now. 
    Who: PK–1st grade
    When:
    3:15–4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 14–February 25
    Where: ES classroom
    Cost: $245
  • LEGO WEDO 2.0 & Spike Robotics & Programming

    Learn how to program LEGO WEDO 2.0 and LEGO Spike robots with Ms. Robles in a fun and collaborative setting. Register now.
    Who: Grades 1–5
    When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, January 15–February 26
    Where: Early School
    Cost: $245
  • Little Atelier

    Mrs. Asmus will help develop each child's senses, fine motor skills, creativity, and curiosity. Together, they will create projects based on the children's wonderings with the offering of a wide variety of natural and man-made materials for artistic expression. Register now.
    Who: Grades PK3–2
    When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 14–February 25
    Where: Early School
    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: PK–4th grade
    When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Mondays, January 12–March 2
    Where: Early School
    Cost: $250
  • Spanish Fun (PK & K)

    Children will gather together with Mrs. Green to learn about Hispanic culture and language through music, stories, and games. Awareness of basic Spanish vocabulary will include, family, greetings, numbers, colors, animals, body parts, etc. Children will be escorted to the Spanish classroom after dismissal and will be picked up in the Lower School parking lot. Register now. 
    Who: PK & K
    When:
    3:15–4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 13–February 24
    Where: Spanish classroom in the library
    Cost: $245
  • Spanish Fun (Grades 1–3)

    Students will explore the Spanish language with Mrs. Green as they learn about Spanish-speaking countries, including their locations and traditions through games, songs, dance, and more. Register now. 
    Who: Grades 1–3
    When:
    3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, January 15–February 26
    Where: Spanish classroom in the library
    Cost: $245
  • 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, January 13–February 24 OR Thursdays, January 15–February 26
    Where: Early School
    Cost: $245

Driver Education

Instructors: Mark Lasseter and Sam Leffard

We are pleased to offer a Driver Education class this winter for students who are 15 years old and have a driver permit. Registration details are located in the "2025-26 Admiral Afternoons/Enrichment" section of CampBrain.

For Bayside students, a half-credit for Driver Education will be earned and placed on the student’s transcript. The course is open to non-Bayside students as well, so please share the information with any interested friends.

Students must have some experience driving under supervision before taking this course as this is a defensive driving class and is not designed to actually teach them how to drive from the beginning. If your child is a novice and does not know how to drive, please reach out to us directly.

The program does not fall under the State of Alabama DMV gold card program. All students will have to actually go to the DMV to take their driving test in order to get their driving license.
  • Class runs for one week (Sunday, December 28 through Thursday, January 1). 
    • Students will meet in a classroom at Bayside on Sunday, December 28, from 1:00–5:30 p.m. Students are welcome to bring a drink and snacks if they would like.
    • Driving days (Monday through Thursday) will begin at the Bayside Academy Sports Complex on Highway 64 and will have driving time as required by the course. We will do our best to accommodate students as much as possible for the time that they drive each day.
    • On Monday, students will take a written exam, and on Thursday, they will take the driving exam. 
  • During the week, students will have 2 ½ hours of written homework.
  • Session dates: Sunday, December 28–Thursday, January 1
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Lasseter at mlasseter@baysideacademy.org or (251) 338-6413. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register soon. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Register here.

Meet the Auxiliary Programs Team

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    Marilee Propst 

    Director of Auxiliary Programs
    (251) 338-6390
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