Student Life: Clubs & Extracurricular Activities

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 2026 Semester Club Sign-ups mid September

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. Breanne Logue at BLogue@StASchool.us

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

Athletic Boosters (CYO Sports)

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.

EmpowerHER (Girls Grades 4-8)

In this club, girls will build confidence through fun activities that promote teamwork, self-expression, and leadership. They’ll also learn healthy coping strategies and practice mindfulness to support their mental and emotional well-being. Students will also participate in a few fun crafts!
This club is a year-long enrollment/ commitment.

Meeting: After School, monthly.  Please see below for specific grade level schedules.

Time:  After school until 3:45 pm.
Location: School TBD
Cost: $20 for the year crafts

Faculty Moderators: Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bjorn
Contact: BCostello@StASchool.us, MBjorn@StASchool.us

EmPowerHER Girls Club Bridge Grades 4/5

A supportive and fun group for 4th and 5th grade girls to build friendships within their grade. Along with meaningful discussions and activities, girls will enjoy fun crafts, service projects, and opportunities to promote school spirit/culture. This club is led by Mrs. Bjorn from our Bridge faculty.

4th Grade – 15 spots
$20 Fee (for crafts)
Monthly on Wednesday: 10/14, 11/11, 12/2, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/5

5th Grade – 15 spots
$20 Fee (for crafts)
Monthly on Wednesday: 10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, and 5/19

EmPowerHER Girls Club HSP

A supportive and fun space for 6th–8th grade girls to connect, build confidence, and talk about topics they may be struggling with at this age, such as friendships, self-esteem, social media, stress, and handling emotions. Along with meaningful discussions and activities, girls will enjoy fun crafts, games, creative projects, and opportunities to build positive friendships in a welcoming environment. This club is led by Mrs. Costello from our HSP faculty.

6th & 7th Grade – 15 spots
$20 Fee (for crafts)
Monthly on Wednesday: 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12

8th Grade – 15 spots
$20 Fee (for crafts)
Monthly on Wednesday: 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19

All School Choir: Gaudete! (Grades 3-8)

Join us as we lift our voices in song! Fall tryouts for this club are completed in August. 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

Art Club (Grades 2-8)

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

Meeting: Fall Semester Art Club meets on Fridays after school. September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18

Time: 2:40 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Fine Arts Room, School.
FEE: $60 for 4 sessions. 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 2027.

Angel Ambassadors (Grades 4-8)

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 8th, Catholic Schools Week Open House Sunday, January 31st.

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 Scouts Troop 513

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.

Broadcast Crew (Grades 6-8)

This club considers new members in the spring for the following school year. Please contact Mrs. McClenaghan 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. Colleen McClengahan
Contact: CMcclenaghan@staschool.us

Investment Club

Meets: Bi-monthly on Mondays from 3pm – 4pm
Begins in October, tentative
Location: School
With the expertise provided by Mr. Bob Gillingham and FinMango (https://www.finmango.org), we are so excited to start our Investment Club for our 6-8th graders. As you may know, Mr. Gillingham has been teaching financial literacy to our 7th and 8th graders for many years. Students will learn how and when to invest, what type of investments are best, safe ways to trade in the stock market, and if the stock market can help them become millionaires. Mr. Gillingham makes this fun and educational for the students. This club will meet every other Monday from 3:00-4:00 pm starting in October. The Investment Club has limited spots available so every student has personalized experience.

Club limit: 18 students

Math Hoops (Grades 4-8)

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 21st.
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: School
Cost: FREE
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Devon McMackin
Contact: DMcMackin@StASchool.us
Club limit: 32 students, waitlist applies. This club will meet Fall Semester only and rotates with MLB Stem (Spring Semester).

Progress With Chess Club (Grades 1-8)- Outside Vendor

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. This club teaches the game of chess. This is not a chess competition club.

FALL SESSION: Sep 16th – Dec 9th, 2026 *no class Nov 25

Open to Saint Ambrose Students in Grades 1-8

Meeting: Wednesdays (12 week session ) Wednesdays, beginning September 16th- December 9th- NO CLASS November 25.
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: School
Cost: $ 179.00 Fall Semester- 12 weekly sessions.
Instructor: Stacia Pugh(Progress with Chess)
Contact: Stacia@ProgressWithChess.org
Register: Register at www.progresswithchess.org/stambrose

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

Ski Club Interest Form – Parent Led Transportation Required

We have a parent lead looking for other SAS family interest for Ski Club!
Location: Boston Mills and Brandywine – Parent led transportation – school does not provide transport.
5 week program- $350 plus tax.  This includes 5 weekly lift tickets for specific dates, rentals and lessons.
This program locks in ski dates on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays each week beginning the first full week of January through the first full week in February. ***
*** No date changes are permitted, and skiing is on assigned days regardless of weather. This package is for 5 visits total on assigned days and includes lessons and rental equipment.
Passes are for students only ages 7-18. This club ticket does not include adults.  Epic passes are available directly through BMBW for adult purchase.
Registration Opens in October
Please complete the interest form to indicate your interest for this after-school club.

Spring Musical- Once Upon A Mattress

Meeting: A Cast will begin meeting regularly January-May with weekend performances April 30th and May 1st 2027 at Padua Franciscan High School.
Time: Try Outs are December 17th after school. This play has a significant commitment from students and parents. Parents of students are required to assist one night of the production.
The last week of April will host practices every night at Padua Franciscan High School.
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

Sources of Strength

This is a social-emotional club to foster friendship and communication in conjunction with our on staff behavioral health team. Please contact our school psychologist, Mrs. Heather Hutchison with any interest.

Meeting:
Time:
Location: School
Cost: FREE
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Heather Hutchison, school psychologist
Contact: HHutchison@StASchool.us

Young Rembrandts Art Club (Grades K-5)-Outside Vendor

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 returns for Fall of 2026!

Meeting: Mondays, begins September 14th.
Session: Fall 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.