After School Programs

After-school Program Options

A summary of After-School options offered by BUSD, Emerson Elementary PTA, City of Berkeley, and Privately can be found in the Table of After School Options.

Kids' World

Coordinator: Evan Adorador
510-883-5247 / evanadorador@berkeley.net

Emerson kids and parents love Kids’ World! Our beloved after-school learning program serves Emerson students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The program is primarily funded by the California Department of Education, the After School Learning Program, parent fees (based on a sliding scale), and augmented by additional resources. (BUSD Bears, BUSD Learns)

The program is designed to be an extension of the school day. By working directly with teachers, staff, and specific site-based programs, we nurture students’ learning. Each day, our children can be found doing sports, games, drama, languages, and of course, their homework.

Our fundamental goal is supporting children in reaching their full potential by providing academic, recreational, and cultural enrichment. We constantly strive to improve communication between Emerson and the families we serve.

PTA After-School Classes

PTA after-school classes are back for the 2023-24 school year! The Emerson PTA traditionally runs two sessions of classes on a variety of topics each year, open to all students.

Emerson’s Enrichment 2023-24 program is will offer a robust selection of classes five days per week for grades TK-5. Families can sign up for PTA After School Classes even if they are already enrolled in LEARNS/Kids World. Full scholarships are available.

The Fall 2023 class offerings include: Chess, Robotics, Ukulele and some new ones, including Mandarin and Coding. Spanish with Maestra Medina will return for Spring 2024.

We’re available for questions at enrichment@emersonelementary.org.