Club Connect
2025-2026 Schedule
Photography Club
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What: Welcome to Click It! Photography Club! This club is for grades 7-12. We will be focusing on photography technique, lighting and editing this year. We will also be working on projects to enter into the Big Fresno Fair in October 2025 and 2026!
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Club Contact: debbie.kimzey@monarchriveracademy.org
Dance Club
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What: In this dance club students will have a chance to connect with other dancers or students who enjoy dancing. The club will explore the history of dance, famous dance pioneers, learn some new dance moves, study various dance genres, create their own choreography, and more!!!
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Once Upon a Rock
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What: If rocks could talk, what would they say? They would say “We have a story, but we need someone to give us a voice!” Join us each week on Zoom to paint, bring rocks to life, and share our creations with friends. Every session has a fun theme — but your unique experiences and imagination are always welcome. Come “rock out” with us as we create, laugh, and make memories together!
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Who: All Students Welcome
Club Contact: kathleen.scrivner@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Lego Club!
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Do you love building with Legos? If you do, this club is for you! Please have your Legos ready when the club starts. Each week, there will be a theme, and students will build and share if they want to. We will also be reading a book during build times.
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Club Contact: sheila.walsh@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Birds and Binoculars-A Virtual Birding Club
What: In this club, students will learn all about birds, from backyard birds to predatory birds. We will learn how to observe and identify birds, and create a log to record what they see and hear.
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Club Contact: sheila.walsh@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Virtual Art Club
Don't Delay - Order Art Materials TODAY!
Spring Materials Purchase with your school funds.
What: Students in the virtual art club will create art projects through guided and open ended art lessons. Topics will include famous artists, watercolor, color theory, pastels, and the elements of art. Students will also have the opportunity to share their art with other club members in an encouraging and safe environment.
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Club Contact: kimberly.souder@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Choir Club - In Person
Where: In Person! You must sign up with HERE ahead of time. If there is space available, you will receive an email from Mrs. Parkin with the details.
What: Join our choir clubs to learn music skills, build relationships, and sing! This club will be exploring the joys of music. We will learn simple music theory, voice skills, rhythm, movement and learn how to play the bells the first semester and recorders second semester.
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Eaglets 1st-5th Grade 1:00 pm-1:50 pm
Eagles 6th-12th Grade 2:00 pm-2:55 pm
Club Contact: heidi.parkin@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Science Safari
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Science Safari – Virtual Spring Edition
Explore, Create, and Get Ready for the Science Fair!
This spring, Science Safari is going virtual-only — and we're diving into exciting science challenges that help students explore real-world questions and create projects perfect for our Virtual Science Fair on March 13!
In each virtual session, students will:
Learn about core science concepts through hands-on, at-home activities
Practice the Scientific Method
Explore fun and creative ideas that could grow into full science fair projects
Get support brainstorming, testing, and presenting their own investigations
Whether you’ve done a science fair before or this is your first time, we’ll help you discover just how fun science can be — and we hope to see you (and your project!) at the fair on March 13.
All sessions are live on Zoom — no in-person meetups this term.
Open to curious students who want to experiment, ask big questions, and share what they learn!
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Club Contact: teresa.jacobsen@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Airdry Clay Creations Lab
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What: Students of all ages are invited to get creative in this hands-on virtual lab using air-dry clay! In each session, learners will sculpt fun and imaginative creations—such as animals, characters, and simple objects—while building fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence. Step-by-step guidance makes this lab welcoming for all grade levels, with plenty of room for personal expression and creativity. No experience needed—just clay and imagination!
You can find the materials list here.
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Club Contact: teresa.jacobsen@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Sketch Squad
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What: A weekly drawing club. Here is a list of materials you will need to join.
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Club Contact: april.glauner@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Battle of the Books
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What: Battle of the Books is a reading club with a twist. Throughout the year, we dive into a lineup of great books and meet up to test our knowledge with fast-paced trivia. Then, at the end of the year, it all leads up to the main event — Battle of the Books. A statewide trivia showdown where we team up and compete against students from all over. It’s all about reading, teamwork, and showing what you’ve got!
When: 1st & 3rd
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Book List: View this list for the books that are needed to be read.
Club Contact: isai.ibarra@monarchriveracademy.org
Little Learners Directed Draw Club!
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What: This club is perfect for our little learners! TK-2nd graders are encouraged to join with their learning coaches! Please come prepared with blank paper, a pencil, a black marker, and crayons/colored pencils or colored markers!
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Club Contact: karissa.metz@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Drama Club
Join Here: In Person! You must sign up with HERE ahead of time. If there is space available, you will receive an email from Mrs. Parkin with the details.
What: Join the Drama Club and discover the magic of storytelling while building theater skills that help bring characters and scenes to life! Through acting, improv, and creative expression, you'll learn to step into new roles, gain confidence in front of others, build friendships, and have fun!
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Drama Club Sprouts 2nd-5th Grade: 1:00 pm-1:50 pm
Drama Club Blooms 6th-12th Grade: 2:00 pm-2:50 pm
Club Contact: heidi.parkin@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Storytime with Mrs. Kimzey!
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What: Join Ms. Kimzey and her playful puppet pals for a magical journey through picture books! Designed for TK–3rd graders, this club brings stories to life with silly voices, surprising characters, and interactive fun. Each week is a new adventure full of giggles, imagination, and the joy of reading together!
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Club Contact: debbie.kimzey@monarchriveracademy.org
Coastal Compass Club-A Hybrid Hiking Club for 7th-12th Graders who live in the Monterey Region
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What: Let's get together and HIKE! Hiking is a great hobby, and making new friends while doing it is even better. As secondary students (7th-12th graders) at Yosemite Valley Charter School in Monterey County, we sometimes lack opportunities to socialize, so let's CHANGE that.
When: Each week, starting January 27th, we will meet virtually on Tuesdays at 10:00 am on Zoom. There will be three hiking dates, where we will meet in person at a location in Monterey County for a 2-3 hour hike. Hikes will be between 2-4 miles. Virtual Club is a drop-in, but you do have to SIGN UP for in-person hikes.
Hike #1-Tuesday, February 17th at Garland Park. Meet at 11:00 am, Sign up HERE
Hike #2- Tuesday, March 24th at Garland Park. Meet at 1:000 pm, Sign up HERE
Hike #3- Thursday, April 16th at Garland Park. Meet at 11:00 am, Sign up HERE
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Club Contact: sheila.walsh@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Watercolor Paint Club
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What: Join Mrs. Kimzey for a fun afternoon of water color painting! We will create a new masterpiece every week.
Order your materials today! Here is the list of materials.
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Club Contact: debbie.kimzey@monarchriveracademy.org
Poetry Club 2026
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What: Whether you have an interest in poetry or spoken word, we'd love for you to join us this semester to learn about, listen to, write, and present POETRY!
In addition to hanging out each week, K-6 students also have the opportunity to represent our charter at Fresno State's annual Peach Blossom Festival on Thursday, March 19th (registration required). We will also hold our third annual CVCS Poetry Festival later in the year for ALL grade levels!
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Club Contact: april.glauner@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Little Movers & Groovers Club
What: Stretch, wiggle, and dance together! Join our virtual movement club for TK-2nd graders! Each session is guided and hands-on, with simple exercises, stretches, and fun dance videos. Keep little bodies active, build confidence, and have a blast moving with friends from home!
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Club Contact: valerie.scott@monarchriveracademy.org
The Crafty Corner
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What: Join our virtual craft club for TK-8th graders, where every session is hands-on and guided. Make something amazing, learn new skills, and share your creativity with friends-most materials you'll need can be found right at home!
Materials list can be found here. It will be updated weekly.
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Club Contact: valerie.scott@monarchriveracademy.org
E-Sports Club!
Join Here: This is an in-person club! You must email Ms. Q to sign up laura.quintero@yosemitevalleycharter.org.
What: The E-Sports Club is a place where students can come together to build teamwork, communication, and strategy skills through competitive gaming. Our club focuses on creating a positive and supportive environment where players of all levels can improve their skills, learn from each other, and enjoy friendly competition. Students will practice teamwork, develop problem-solving abilities, and strengthen sportsmanship while having fun. We also will explore gaming as a growing field in education, careers, and technology.
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Club Contact: laura.quintero@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Yearbook/Scrapbook Club
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What: Join our weekly design studio where students transform their year of learning, field trips, and milestones into a professional-quality yearbook or scrapbook. This isn't just about "putting photos on a page"; it's about mastering the art of visual storytelling using CANVA, the world's leading professional design tool.
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Club Contact: april.glauner@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Science Fair
Join Here: https://zoom.us/j/4922943598
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Calling All Young Scientists!
You’re Invited to the 3rd Annual Central Valley Charter Schools Science Fair!
Get ready to explore, experiment, and innovate! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and scientific skills by presenting a project in this exciting event.
Who Can Participate? All students from Central Valley Charter Schools!
Event Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
Sign up here-> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F97v2l7HInXB3qKXRXfoAwWOcMc-373PQ1OhlK8wl2M/viewform?edit_requested=true
Locations:
Monterey In-Person – Marina Library
Virtual Participation on Zoom
When: Every Thursday 2:30 pm-3:00 pm
Who: All Students
Club Contact: teresa.jacobsen@yosemitevalleycharter.org and sheila.walsh@yosemitevalleycharter.org
