After School Programs
N-Zone
N Zone Jr. is an interactive sports program that offers fun-filled, age-specific classes for children, teaching them sports, etiquette and skills development. Our program is designed to have a lasting, positive impact on kids. Our sports include Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey and Tennis.
Building Character
Building Character Acting Classes for Kids. An exciting and fun acting class that not only helps develop and improve self-esteem and confidence but also gives our students a creative outlet. We also work on important life skills taught through theatre and play! "It's the Most Creative Way to Spend Time After School!"
Alchemy Kids
Alchemy Kids Learning believes education goes beyond academic achievement—it's about nurturing confident, creative, and globally aware individuals. Our after-school enrichment program provides a holistic educational experience, blending traditional subjects with real-world applications to inspire genius and creativity in every child. Alchemy Kids Learning is suitable for children on every level. We help tutor and support those who may need extra assistance with their studies. We sharpen and enhance the skills of students whose parents are looking to give their child an extra edge in the classroom. Alchemy Kids Learning also assists with homework, study guides and test preparation.
Afternoon 4th and 5th Grade Flag Football:
Our afternoon flag football is open to girls and boys in 4th and 5th grade. The club will meet once a week on Thursdays from 2:40 to 3:30pm. Students will have an opportunity to learn new skills and the rules of football by engaging in fun games, drills, and scrimmages. The club will have two sessions one for the first semester beginning on Thursday, September 10th and ending on Thursday, December 17th . The second semester will begin Thursday, January 28th and end on Thursday, April 29th . Students will need to fill out an application for both semesters and Coach Carrillo will pick up to 25 students for the afternoon club.
Chess
Chess Championship is offering chess classes again this year at River Eves Elementary taught by Chess Master Jeff Kidd! Our classes will teach your children to play in a systematic, fun way to build their chess skills during chess instruction and supervised play. Studies show that chess improves math, reading and critical thinking in young learners while they have a great time playing the classic game. The chess club will be held on Tuesdays after school from 2:20-3:20 pm. A spring session will be offered starting February 25 and ending on May 13. We also have a complete online curriculum so the players can practice when not in class. If you have any questions, please email Coach Dennis at jones4chess@gmail.com.
Kidz Keys
KidzKeys use color and tons of FUN to introduce students in K-3rd grade to the joy of playing the piano. Using the colorful Chroma-Notes™ system and Kodaly rhythm syllables, students quickly learn to read musical notation while they play familiar songs they will love to practice in class and at home. Our experienced teachers do a great job with both beginners and little Mozart’s, so no experience is needed to have fun in our class! Learn more at https://www.fineartsmatter.com/group-piano-lessons.
Etiquette & Cooking
Etiquette & Cooking for Kids Grades K - 5th. Have fun preparing delicious dishes with other students! Kids enjoy mixing, making, measuring, and tasting a different dish each week. Kids will learn etiquette and food decorating. At the end of the session students receive a chef’s hat and recipe cards.
Tech Club
We are excited to introduce Tech Club, an engaging opportunity for students to explore the world of technology through hands-on learning, creativity, and collaboration. Our goal is to inspire students to become innovative thinkers, problem-solvers, and creators by exposing them to a variety of exciting technology-focused experiences.
Tech Club will begin in October and will meet on the third Wednesday of each month throughout the school year.
This year, students will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as:
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Through these activities, students will develop valuable 21st-century skills including creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and digital literacy. Whether students are new to technology or already have experience, Tech Club will provide a fun and supportive environment where everyone can learn, explore, and grow.
We look forward to an exciting year of innovation and discovery with our Tech Club members!
Eligible Grade Levels: 2nd and 3rd grade
Selection Process: Students interested in joining must submit a signed participation form. Since space is limited, selection may be based on interest, commitment, and the ability to attend meetings consistently. Students to be considered for the tech club cannot already be in programs such as: TAG. Students must also maintain A and B average/ EM and M average.
Science Olympiad
Students prepare for their academic event by practicing and studying STEM topics. They will then compete in March against other schools in the district.
4th and 5th grade only
- Must be in advanced or accelerated math class
- Students must have an interest in STEM topics and want to be on the team
- Exhibit SOAR behavior and work habits
- Ability to work well with others
- Desire to compete at the district level
- Recommended by teachers
Note: The team can only include eight 5th graders
Interested students are given an interest form in their math class in August.
STEM for Girls
STEM for Girls is an exciting club designed for 2nd through 4th-grade girls. Each school year, 25 enthusiastic applicants are selected to join. The club offers a variety of fun STEM challenges, providing hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. Members also learn about diverse STEM careers, inspiring them to envision their future in these fields. Additionally, the club fosters a supportive environment where girls can build lasting friendships with peers who share their interest in STEM.
NEHS
The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) provides students in grades 4 and 5 a place to develop and apply their passion for service while obtaining the skills to be confident young leaders for years to come. NEHS membership is centered on recognizing students for their accomplishments while challenging and equipping them to develop further as leaders through service to their school and community. Students are considered for NEHS by the responsibility they have shown at home, at school, and in the community, as well as having maintained all As for the past two semesters.
Membership responsibilities include attending monthly after-school meetings, as well as involvement in school service projects. The River Eves chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society has committed themselves to many programs: they currently run the recycling program at River Eves, they have organized toy drives during the holiday season, they have raised money for childhood cancers, they have implemented pet supply drives, and each year, NEHS leads the Summer Reading Program so each River Eves student can take home a variety of books to read over the summer.
YMCA
Y Explore Afterschool Programs include a recently reimagined curriculum that is innovative, learner-centered, and includes programmed activities, club activities, and imagination stations to align with the YMCA’s strategic plan goals for career awareness and skill building for grades PK through 5.
Each month at Y Explore, monthly themes connect curriculum and club activities, tying everything together for a cohesive afterschool experience. Y Explore programs support language and literacy, particularly for K-3rd graders, as well as offering a focus on STEAM activities. Financial literacy programs are also included at all afterschool sites.
Reading Bowl
Reading Bowl or (officially) Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (HRRB)– Thursdays afterschool 2:20-3:20 in Mrs. Fragale’s classroom (J-129). Only open to 10 4th and 5th grade students.
The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl ("HRRB") is a reading competition offered to 4th and 5th graders at River Eves Elementary. The HRRB is a competition unlike any other academic competition that uses questions from the Georgia Book Award nominees in a quiz bowl-like format. The students practice once a week from September-January to prepare for the big district competition offsite on a Saturday at the end January. Expert reading skills and focus are a MUST!
Start Date: After Labor Day (9/10)
End Date: 1/28/26 *subject to change based on district competition results!