Our PLUS Programs are added opportunities for academic, athletic, arts enrichment, and nearly everything in between. This school year we are excited to offer a couple of full-day programs in between the end of our summer program, and the first day of school.

Our PLUS Programs are available to ages prekindergarten through adult, all open for the greater Columbia community!
 

What are Hammond PLUS Programs? Formerly called enrichment programs, PLUS Programs are during the school day, afterschool, evening, and weekend programs for students and adults to develop skills and interests in a variety of areas. All of our programs offer participants an enjoyable and enriching experience in a physically safe, emotionally supportive, and fun-filled environment.

Most of our PLUS Programs for students in PK – 6th grade operate on a trimester system with three sessions scheduled throughout the school year. Days, times, and structure vary according to the PLUS Program. However, we have some programs that are offered as a day only program, or for just one evening only, so these program offerings would only meet once.

PLUS Programs may be offered in small classes, private lessons, and can be held on or off campus. Most programs are offered weekly for 45 minutes each, while some programs may meet for different durations. In addition to programs typically being offered afterschool and on school holidays, we now will be offering one-day only programs and weekend programs for students and adults. Weekend offerings provide discovery, challenge, new connections, and more! Please refer to the each program’s listing for times, days, and dates.

All of our PLUS Programs are available to Hammond students and their families, as well as members of the greater Columbia area.Participants do not need to be a current Hammond student or family member to enroll. Registrations for PLUS programs are to be completed online for each offering. In order to be successfully enrolled in a program, families must register and make full payment online prior to the registration deadline. Please check the program offerings for registration deadlines. Late registration for Session PLUS Programs that still have availability will be accepted for two weeks after deadline. However, families will be responsible for the full tuition, as late registrations are not prorated for missed classes.

In addition, PLUS Programs provide students in high school and adults the opportunity to study and learn privately through our organized private lesson enrichment programs. Participants of any level who enroll in one of these programs will have an opportunity to work one-on-one with a PLUS Program Instructor learning technique, theory, and repertoire in a fun, engaging and encouraging environment. Some private lesson offering’s are: voice, violin, piano, guitar, and job interviewing skills.