At Saint Ambrose Catholic School, our students are well-balanced in and out of the classroom. We have a robust extracurricular Clubs and Activities program. All are encouraged to become engaged in any of our exciting clubs this season!

Fall 2025 Semester Club Sign-ups open on Friday, September 5th. Please note which clubs are now closed for registration and full. Links for these clubs are disabled.

A reminder that any external clubs such as Young Rembrandts, and Chess Club also require registration on their websites directly and require payment directly. You will not be enrolled in these clubs without confirmation email from these vendors directly. please see below!

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Michelle Dietrich, MDietrich@StASchool.us

• Please reach out directly to the club contact listed with questions or for further information.
• Check each club for confirmed starting date.

Athletics at SAS operate through the parish CYO program. Please visit www.StAmbrose.us/Athletic-Boosters for more information and to register for sports.
Winter Sports Sign- UPs for Basketball will be shared the end of September.

CYO Athletic Director Contact: Mr. Ryan Harrington, ryanh@sales-team.biz.

Meeting: After School, Bi-monthly on Wednesdays on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Begins September 24th.
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: School TBD
Cost: $25 for the year.
Faculty Moderators: Mrs. Costello and Miss Hirsch
Contact: BCostello@StASchool.us, CHirsch@StASchool.us

Join us as we lift our voices in song! Fall tryouts for this club were completed on August 22nd. Please contact Ms. Cha with any interest or questions.

Meeting: Mondays, weekly.
Time: 2:45pm- 4pm
Location: The Church
Cost: FREE
Faculty Moderator: Ms. Michelle Cha
Contact: MCha@StAmbrose.us

Join Mrs. Kinley and Mrs. McCarthy-Reed on Friday afternoons once a month to usher in the weekend and cap off the week creatively! Mrs. Kinley will be using multi-mediums to explore and refine art concepts and skills through drawing, pastel, watercolor, paint and multi-media. We will have so much fun in the process! Creative expression is encouraged!

Students recommended to pack an old shirt to wear as smock over their uniforms. Supplies are provided.

Meeting: Meets on the Last Friday of Every Month |Fall Semester Dates: September 26th, October 31, November 21, and December 19.
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Fine Arts Room, School.
FEE: $60. Includes all supplies.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Julia Kinley & Mrs. McCarthy-Reed
Contact: JKinley@StASchool.us

This class will cap at 28 students. Additional students will be added to the waiting list.

This club and fee are per semester. Students are not auto-admitted to spring semester if enrolled in the fall semester. Spring Semester Art Club enrollment opens in January of 2026.

Student Ambassadors in Action program currently utilizes our NJHS and Student Council Students. Please sign up if your student is interested in helping at after school Admissions and school events for the 2025-2026 school year. We will contact you for student training and participation. Service hours are available. This club meets exclusively outside of the school day for commitments. Teacher recommendation is required. Students need to be available for open houses and graduation events.

Angel Ambassador Opportunities:

Open Houses:

-Sunday, November 2nd, Sunday, January 25th.

Concerts- December and April.

Graduation in May.

Time: After School
Location: TBD
Cost: Free | Application and Teacher Recommendation REQUIRED
Faculty Moderators: Mrs. Michelle Brousek and Mrs. Breanne Logue- IA Office
Contact: MBrousek@StASchool.us

Boy Scout Troop 513, chartered by St. Ambrose Church since 1971, is a youth organization targeted to young boys between the ages of 11-18. Under the guidance of more than 25 adult leaders, the scouts will develop various skills including strong character, timeless values, and leadership. Troop 513 uses a variety of methods to promote these core values. Sign up for this directly through the Boy Scouts. The school does not manage this club or attendance. We are sharing the opportunity.

This club considers new members in the spring for the following school year. Please contact Mrs. Collins with interest to be added to the communication list in the spring for more information. Students are required to have regular commitment before the school day to participate.

Meeting: During the School Day
Location: Gillingham Center for Innovation (DLL)
Cost: Free
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Jennifer Collins
Contact: JCollins@StASchool.us

Join the leaders of song and celebrate Mass together as part of our School Liturgical Music Team.

Meeting: Part of Gaudete Choir.
Time: During the School Day
Location: TBA
Cost: FREE
Faculty Moderator: Ms. Michelle Cha
Contact: MCha@StAmbrose.us

AUDITIONS REQUIRED. Please reach out if interested in auditioning.

Discover the game of bowling!  Students must have parent-led transportation or carpool to participate.  We will meet at a nearby Bowling Alley each Wednesday. Mrs. Amentini was a college bowling scholarship athlete and will provide instruction weekly.  Transportation to and from this club is not provided by the school.

Meeting: Wednesdays: October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and November 5th, 12th, and 19th.
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Location: School
Cost: $75 for Fall Semester, includes bowling game and shoe rental for 8 weeks.
Instructor: Mrs. Melanie Amentini
Contact: MAmentini@StASchool.us

Meeting: Monthly. This club is seeking a parent leader for the spring Semester.
Time & Location: Varies- this club meets at indoor climbing facilities that provide equipment.
Cost: Pay as You Go/Depends on Location
Club Moderator: Please contact Michelle Dietrich if you are interested in being a parent lead for this club for Spring 2025.
Contact:

Please sign up if you are interested. Your contact information will be provided to the club moderator and you will be included on meet-up days and times and events. This club meets monthly.

Continue your knowledge of chess in a competitive environment with peers. Must know how to play the game of chess to participate in this club. Beginner chess players should instead consider Progress with Chess to learn the game of chess.

Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays- 9 sessions plus one tournament TBD|September 16-November 18th: Sept 16, Sept 23, Sept 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 11, Nov 18. No club on Nov 4th.
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: GIC
Cost: $45
Course fees cover registration for one chess tournament that the club attends as a team. Additional fees may apply for outside / additional tournaments students decide to attend. Parent transportation is needed for tournaments.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Jennifer Collins
Contact: JCollins@StASchool.us

Club limit: 16 students, waitlist applies.

Club limit: 18 students

The Order of the Gentlemen Club will meet every other Tuesday after school, beginning September 23rd, for interactive sessions that combine life skills, teamwork, and personal growth. Our goal is to help students grow into young men who are respectful, responsible, and ready to lead by example. Young men will also participate in service projects.

Meeting: Every other Tuesday after school, September 23-December 2: September 23, October 7, 21, November 18, and December 2. (Club does not meet on 11/4 No School).
Time: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
Contact: Mr. Tom Krebs.  TKrebs@StASchool.us

This after-school program is offered to grades 4-8.

If interested, permission slips can be requested by contacting the email below.

Meeting: Weekly on Mondays- First Class is Monday, September 15th.
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: School
Cost: FREE
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Rachel Buttitta
Contact: RButtitta@StASchool.us
Club limit: 32 students, waitlist applies. This club will meet Fall Semester only and rotates with MLB Stem (Spring Semester).

Join us as we LEARN the game of chess, which has been shown to improve higher level thinking skills such as memory, concentration and pattern recognition! No previous experience is necessary. This is the club to join to learn the game of chess. This club is provided by an outside vendor. Students more advanced in Chess should consider Competition Chess instead.

Meeting: Wednesdays (8 Week Session | )
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: School
Cost: $ Fee per session
Instructor: Stacia Pugh(Progress with Chess)
Contact: Stacia@ProgressWithChess.org

THIS IS AN OUTSIDE VENDOR PROVIDED BY PROGRESS WITH CHESS. ONLINE PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED DIRECTLY THROUGH PROVIDER.

Meeting: Monthly on Tuesdays- Fall Semester Session: First Tuesday of the month, September 9 and as needed.
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: TBD
Cost: FREE
Faculty Moderator: Maria Grama
Contact: MGrama@StASchool.us

Meeting: Auditions will be held in November 2024. Cast will begin meeting regularly January-May with weekend performances May 2nd and 3rd.
Time: TBD
Location: School
Cost: Musical fee will be communicated to the cast post auditions. Parent help is also required.
Faculty Moderator: Michelle Cha
Contact: MCha@StAmbrose.us

This is a social-emotional club to foster friendship and communication in conjunction with our on staff behavioral health team. Please contact Mr. Buttita and Principal Cinadr with any interest.

Meeting:
Time:
Location: School
Cost: FREE
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Jefffrey Buttitta
Contact: JButtitta@StASchool.us, LCinadr@StASchool.us

Young Rembrandts is an after-school enrichment program that offers drawing classes for children in Grades K-5! Drawing has proven to have special significance for young learners, providing a visual and tactile medium that meets children’s learning needs.

This club is not offered for Fall Semester 2025 due to lack of a YR teacher. The are planning for a winter or spring session pending staffing.

Meeting: Mondays
Session: Winter Session –
Time: 3:00 pm -4:00 pm
Location: The School
Cost:
Instructor: Young Rembrandts West Side
Contact: gcw@youngrembrandts.com
Website: www.youngrembrandts.com/gcw-oh

THIS IS AN OUTSIDE VENDOR. ONLINE PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.