LUNCH CLUBS:

We will be adding more lunch clubs for the 2026–2027 school year once school begins in the fall.

Lego League Team | Grades 6-8 | Cycle Days 3 & 6 | Mr. Coker | $650

Calling all Lego enthusiasts and makers! We're considering offering Lego League build sessions during lunch on cycle days 3 and 6 this year. This year's special challenge will include competing against Middle School teacher, Mr. Coker! It's a great way to perfect your skills for the NYC Lego League competition. Whether you're a master builder or beginner, there's a spot for you on our team. 

The price of the program includes competition & material fees.

Board Game Club | Grade 8 | Thursdays

Looking for the ultimate way to spend your lunch? Come hang out at the Board Game Club! Grab your food and get ready to challenge your friends (or make some new ones) to awesome games. Whether you want to dominate the board in classics like Connect Four and Uno, or try out epic strategy games, we've got you covered. It's the perfect place to eat, chill, and level up your lunch. See you at the table!

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Mondays

Grades 5 and 6 Dwight Voices | Grades 5-6 | 3:05-4:05 PM | Mr. Ferrari

Dwight Voices, led by Middle and Upper School Music Teacher Mr. Ferrari, is Dwight’s long-standing choral program. This weekly choral group for grades 5 and 6 will learn the fundamentals of choral singing through engaging pieces that will help cultivate their musical skills, including folk music, Disney tunes and contemporary hits. This fall offering will culminate in a December winter concert performance, and students will have the option to sign up again for future trimesters of choir throughout the year. Dwight Voices is ready for another successful and exciting year — we hope you’ll join us! 

*Grades 5 and 6 Dwight Voices is open to all interested students, and there are no auditions to participate.*

Mondays

Basketball Club | Grades 5-6 | 3:05-4:05 PM

The Basketball After-School Club is an exciting and dynamic program designed for students who are passionate about basketball or want to learn more about the sport. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this club provides a fun and inclusive environment where you can develop your skills, improve your fitness, and make new friends.

Mondays

Debate | Grades 7-8 | 3:05-4:05 PM | $100

In this interactive program, students will learn how to form their own opinions, speak to each other peacefully with differing opinions, practice empathy, and regulate their nerves before speaking in a room. The art of speech and debate also addresses how to formulate speeches and rebuttals, and their importance in a mock trial. Students will learn mindfulness with breathing, how to use the diaphragm, and play interactive games, while learning key concepts like perspective and empathy. Brought to you by ARDE.

Tuesdays

Makers Club | Grades 5-8 | 3:05-4:05 PM | $150 Materials Fee

Join us for the after-school Makers Club in the Innovation Lab with Ms. Wang, Mr. Harp, Mr. Schultz, and Mr. Gilson! Learn how to 3D print, laser cut, and program robots.

Tuesdays

Knitting | Grade 5-8 | 3:05-4:05 PM | $675

Led by the pros at the DramaZone, choose your yarn and add embellishments of buttons and beads. Designers will learn the basic and continuing skills of knitting: cast on, knit, and purl! This class includes crocheting, sewing basics, and crafts for a well-rounded class. New projects include wrist warmers, headbands, cell phone holders, scarves, and other beautiful creations, so don’t drop a stitch!

Tuesdays

Pickleball | Grade 5-6 | 3:05-4:05 PM | $675

Pickleball is the world’s fastest growing sport, and is wildly popular with people of all ages. This fun and engaging program from PickleballersNYC begins with teaching students the basics of the sport, progressing towards a full understanding of all the necessary skills, game knowledge, and strategies to enjoy pickleball to its fullest. Our tailored approach of teaching the game through interactive drills and games ensures kids of all ages can engage in a fun and friendly environment. Our instructors are professionals who guide the students through the game's rules, scoring, and basic pickleball techniques. 

Tuesdays

Dwight Voices | Grades 7-12 | Tuesday | 3:05-4:05 PM | Mr. Ferrari

Dwight Voices, led by Middle and Upper School Music Teacher Mr. Ferrari, is Dwight’s long-standing choral program. This weekly choral group, open to student singers from grades 7 through 12, will explore a wide range of material, from classic choral selections to modern a cappella songs. Unique performances are planned throughout the year, including a winter caroling performance in December, community outreach performance opportunities, and a spring concert in May. This activity requires attendance at each session. Stay tuned for placement information and concert dates/additional rehearsal schedule information. Dwight Voices is prepped for another successful and exciting year!

*Please note that, though exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis, Dwight Voices is a year-long group that prepares for performances and concerts throughout the year.*

Tuesdays

Intro to Middle School Rock Band | Grades 5-8 | 3:05-4:05 PM | Dwight Conservatory Faculty
If you’d like to join a band for the first time, this is the place for you! Intro to Middle School Rock Band is accepting any students wanting to learn an instrument in a collaborative and supportive ensemble environment. Singers, guitarists, pianists, bassists, drummers, and percussionists are all welcome — if you play a different instrument and would like to join, please reach out to us and confirm it is possible. We’d love to have you! This group will learn fundamentals on multiple instruments, and will build their skills by playing a variety of genres, including rock, pop, jazz, and beyond. Students will then have the option to sign up again and continue with the group throughout the year. 

*Intro to Middle School Rock Band is open to all Middle School students, and there are no auditions to participate.*

Wednesdays

Kicks Run Club | Grades 5-7 | 3:05-4:05 PM | $585

Kicks Run Club is NYC's leading running experience for children ages 4-18. The primary goal of Kicks is to help young athletes become better runners and happier, healthier kids! Each session will include a warm-up, brief lesson, running game, age-appropriate distance run in varied locations, and lots and lots of fun! Each season, runners will train in a fun and supportive environment and participate in exciting community races. Running is scientifically proven to make children physically, mentally, and emotionally stronger. Through team running, children begin to set and achieve goals while learning the importance of sportsmanship. Studies have shown that children who run outdoors experience reduced levels of stress and anxiety, and gain focus and concentration in their everyday lives. In a time where screens take center stage, it is more critical than ever to get our children outside, breathing fresh air, and running! Most importantly: it’s super fun! **This program runs outdoors, and takes place weather permitting. 

Wednesdays

Instrumental Music: Strings/Winds/Brass Ensembles | Grades 5-8 | 3:05-4:05 PM | Dwight Conservatory Faculty 

This is an opportunity for string, woodwind, and brass musicians to rehearse and perform in an ensemble setting during the Fall term. Students learn how to perform effectively in a chamber ensemble, and will prepare a culminating performance at our Winter Concert in December. Piano accompanists are also welcome to register. Students will then have the option to sign up again and continue with the group throughout the year. 

Please note: This ensemble requires attendance at each rehearsal. Repertoire and curation of this group (or multiple smaller groups) will be determined based on instrumentation/experience level of interested students, with audition videos being requested from all students who register for this opportunity. 

Wednesdays

Hammer n’ Nails | Grades 5-8 | 3:05-4:30 pm | $650

Join Mr. Gilson and Mr. Schultz as we learn to use real woodworking tools to make cool real projects. We'll cover all the safety we need to roll up our sleeves and use hammers, drills, and saws, combined with nails, screws, and a lot of elbow grease. We'll work on independent projects and collaborate on a large build for the community. Let's build something great together in Hammer n’ Nails!

Wednesdays

Yarn Buddies Knitting Club | Grades 5-8 | 3:05-4:05 pm | $450

Join Yarn Buddies Knitting Club, run by Ms. Otterburg, a cozy after-school space where creativity and community come together! This club is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics and create simple projects like potholders and scarves — but all skill levels are welcome.

Whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or already have experience, this is a place to connect, chat, and unwind (literally!) after a busy school day. Take a break from screens, quiet your mind, and enjoy the calming, hands-on rhythm of knitting while building friendships. Come for the yarn, stay for the buddies. This offering includes the material fees.

Wednesdays

Grades 7 and 8 Bentley House Theater Production | Grades 7 & 8 | Wednesdays & Saturdays (and select added rehearsal times) | Ms. Guzowski| 3:05-5:30 PM

The Grades 7 and 8 Bentley House Theater Production will begin rehearsing in September, with performances in early February 2027. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays, at the 566 Columbus Ave Theater, with additional rehearsals TBD as the performances get closer. Students may sign up as an actor, designer, director, or have more than one role. Designers will join later in the process. The theater project(s) will be chosen by Ms. Guzowski based on who signs up. This special program/opportunity requires additional time commitments, so please make sure you can commit to the full process if you want to perform. An interest form has already been sent in a separate email by Ms. Guzowski. If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Wednesdays

Theater Workshop  | Grades 5 & 6 | Wednesdays | 3:05-4:05 PM | Ms. Greene

The Grades 5 and 6 Theater Production/Musical will begin in January 2027, with performances scheduled for early June 2027. Please be on the lookout for audition information around Thanksgiving. In the meantime, Ms. Greene is offering Musical Theater Workshops on Wednesday afternoons this fall to prepare for the Spring Production. These workshops will have various topics, and will prepare students for future auditions and theater productions through lessons in acting, singing, and dancing. To improve your skills year-round and prepare for the Spring Musical and all future theater endeavors, register for these Wednesday afternoon workshops. 

Thursdays

Confectionary Masterclass | Grades 5-8 | 3:05-4:30 pm | $627

Festive cookies, handcrafted candies, and showstopping desserts. These are just a few of the delightful creations students will make in our Confectionery Masterclass this fall with Workshops Essayer. From cookies like chocolate crackle, beautifully decorated sugar cookies, and irresistible sandwich cookies, to classic candies such as maple candy and honeycomb, students will explore a wide range of sweet techniques. These treats aren’t just delicious — they also make thoughtful, homemade gifts. Students will also take on the ultimate celebration dessert: the Croquembouche, a classic French confection made of delicate cream puffs stacked into a stunning tower and bound with caramel — an impressive centerpiece as beautiful as it is delicious. Creating imaginative, bakery-worthy confections doesn’t have to be complicated — just hands-on, creative, and fun. Join us this fall as we explore global techniques and bring stunning sweet creations to life.

Thursdays

Ping Pong Club | Grades 5-6 | 3:05-4:05 pm 

The Ping Pong Club is open to students who are interested in playing ping pong after school with our very own Middle School teachers!

Thursdays

Debate  | Grades 5-6 | 3:05-4:05 pm  | $100

In this interactive program, students will learn how to form their own opinions, speak to each other peacefully with differing opinions, practice empathy, and regulate their nerves before speaking in a room. The art of speech and debate also addresses how to formulate speeches and rebuttals, and their importance in a mock trial. Students will learn mindfulness with breathing, how to use the diaphragm, and play interactive games, while learning key concepts like perspective and empathy. Brought to you by SPARK Business Academy. 

Thursdays

Wiser Club | Grades 7-8 | 3:05-4:05 pm 

WISER (Women’s Institute for Secondary Education and Research)  is a non-profit NGO, which opened the first girls’ boarding school in Muhuru Bay, Kenya, to provide girls with the opportunity to overcome life obstacles through education. Dwight works with WISER through its Partner Program to build global relationships, create an international exchange of ideas, and assist in providing scholarships for girls. Members of Dwight’s WISER group, led by our teacher, Ms. Nieto, will work on continuing and building relationships with the girls and teachers in Muhuru Bay, as well as further promoting WISER within our Dwight community.  

Thursdays

Advanced Middle School Rock Band | Grades 5-8 | 3:05-4:05 pm | Dwight Conservatory Faculty 

The Dwight Rock Band is set for a big year of rehearsing and performing! After determining the band’s instrumentation and musical approach, students will select a setlist in collaboration with their instructor, learn about the theory and techniques of their chosen material, and train for live performances (including a Winter Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May, among possible others). This activity requires attendance at each session. Stay tuned for audition/placement information, concert dates, and additional rehearsal schedule information. 

*Advanced Middle School Rock Band is an auditioned group for students with previous experience on their chosen instrument. Audition videos will be requested from all students who sign up for these groups. Please note that, though exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis, these are year-long groups that prepare for performances and concerts throughout the year.

Fridays

Dodgeball Mania  | Grades 5-7 | 3-4:30 pm | $550

Duck and go! Mr. Presti and Mr. Panahi will offer this very popular game as an after-school activity. Whether your child likes to charge the line with an amazing throwing arm or prefers to hide and wait with the sneakiness of a chess master, a classic game of dodgeball offers fun and excitement to every style of player.

Fridays

Volleyball Club | Grades 7-8 | 3:05-4:05 pm 

Back by popular demand, volleyball returns to Dwight! Learn the fundamentals of the game and dive into the mechanics and gameplay of volleyball. Players of all levels are welcome!

ACADEMIC SUPPORT:

WORLD LANGUAGE DROP-IN — NO SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED

Once a week, students can drop in and receive assistance with their homework grammar content, access extra materials, or engage in language-related activities. We look forward to seeing all World Language learners and supporting them in their language learning journey! We will offer support in French, Mandarin, Spanish, and German. More information will be provided once school begins.

MATH LAB DROP-IN — NO SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED

Middle School Math Lab Drop-in offers students an opportunity to get a jump-start on their math homework. They will have the help and structure they need to complete their assignments. More information will be provided once school begins.

Tuesdays | 3:00–4:00 PM
MS EAL Extra Help

Join other middle school students for homework support, extra help from an EAL teacher, and a relaxed space to learn together. Open to both current and former EAL students.

No sign-up required — just drop in whenever you need support!