The O.S.T. program offers a range of academic achievement, enrichment, and recreation programs/activities that support the overall success of all students.

Session 1: Monday October 5 – Thursday December 17, 2026

No program on the following dates: October 12, November 11, November 23-27

Register for Fall Programs

Academic Offerings:

• Grade Level Math Support – classes separated by grade level to help students focus on the basics, complete missing assignments
• Grade Level ELA Support – classes separated by grade level to help students with spelling, phonics and fluency. Placement in these classes requires an ELA teacher referral.
• (TH) DLI Biliteracy group – The group is for Spanish DLI students who would benefit from extra time working on their reading and writing in Spanish. Students will need to be invited, so if you are interested, please talk with Ms. Barry. 

Sports & Recreation:

• (M) Basketball (Recreation) – Play, practice, and improve your basketball skills in a fun, low-pressure environment for all beginner/intermediate skill levels
• (T) Co-Ed Flag Football – Open to all skill levels, it’s all about teamwork, fitness, and friendly competition.
• (T) Co-Ed Volleyball – Designed for students to play and practice volleyball. Students will run through drills and scrimmages.
• (T) Breakdancing – Students can express their creativity, learn dynamic moves, and build confidence in a fun, safe space!
• (W) Badminton – Learn and practice badminton skills while having fun and staying active. All skill levels welcome!
• (W) K-Pop Dance Club – Dive into the exciting world of K-pop in our dance class, where students can learn the latest choreography, develop their dance skills, and express their passion for K-pop culture!
• (TH) Basketball (Competitive) – For players ready to sharpen their skills and compete in a more challenging, team-focused setting.

Enrichment:

• (M) Nation of Poets – a culturally responsive poetry and spoken word program that helps students explore identity, culture, community, and self-expression through creative writing. Rooted in Somali oral poetry traditions and contemporary poetry, students develop original work while building confidence, authenticity, empathy, and communication skills.
• (M) Beads and Bracelets – Jewelry making afterschool program with Ms. Claire.
• (M) Cooking Club – – Learn basic cooking skills and recipes that you can share with your family and friends!
• (T) OR (TH) Powerful choices – For BIPOC girls & gender expansive youth at Mercer International Middle School. We meet weekly to participate in activities that explore important topics like healthy relationships, exploring your identity, creating safe spaces and how to build cross-cultural community relationships!
• (T) DIY – Explore your creativity and work on various DIY projects with Ms. Tria.
• (T) ASL Club – Students will explore American Sign Language through fun interactions in a welcoming environment.
• (T) AND (TH) Lego Robotics – Work as a team to design, build, and program robots using LEGO® Bricks and use your designs to solve missions. Research a problem in ecology and create a presentation of your team’s solution for connecting nature, technology, and innovation. Join an optional FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) competition on a Saturday in December.
• (W) Dungeons and Dragons – Interested in role playing? Adventure? Join us, let’s have some fun together.
• (W) G.R.O.W. Girls Group – This program empowers middle school girls by building confidence, leadership skills, self-esteem, and positive relationships. Through mentoring, hands-on activities, and group discussions, girls learn tools to overcome challenges, set goals, and grow into strong young leaders. With Ms. Marvena
• (W) Chess Club – Where students learn the fundamentals of chess, practice strategic thinking, and build confidence through friendly competition. Whether new to the game or already experienced, students develop problem‑solving skills, patience, and good sportsmanship in a supportive environment.
• (TH) CoRe Gaming – In partnership with the Atlantic Street Center, using video games as a tool to teach interpersonal skills.
• (TH) Game night – Join Mr. G for this program where fun meets learning! Using technology to introduce interactive games that spark creativity and critical thinking skills.
• (TH) Drama Club – Theater Ensemble where students will build confidence and performance skills while working together to create something uniquely their own.
• (TH) Baking Club – a weekly after-school hangout where we’ll learn real baking skills, try new recipes, and work together to create delicious treats. No experience needed just come ready to mix, bake, and have fun with friends!                                               
• (TH) Language Builders Club – Build vocabulary, practice academic language, improve daily conversation, get homework support, and boost confidence in social and academic settings.

Academic Offerings:

• Grade Level Math Support – classes separated by grade level to help students focus on the basics, SBA Prep, complete missing assignments and become lifelong math learners
• Grade Level ELA Support – classes separated by grade level to help students with spelling, phonics and fluency. Placement in these classes requires an ELA teacher referral.
• (T) Homework Cafe – Safe and supportive environment for group homework completion; study skills are developed.
• (M) ML Tutoring – ML students can get help with coursework and missing assignments

Sports & Recreation:

• (M) Personal Fitness Training – Designed to build lifelong healthy habits in a supportive and inclusive environment. The class focuses on building cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and overall fitness through a variety of engaging activities with Mr. Hauser.
• (M& TBD: W or TH) Ultimate Frisbee – Learn about the sport and contribute to the history of ultimate frisbee at Mercer!  Registering for this OST program includes all mid-week practices at Mercer. Any involvement in Saturday games and tournaments is done through DiscNW and not affiliated with the mid-week practices and the Mercer Community Learning Center.
• (T) Boys Volleyball – Come ready to play volleyball on Mondays at Mercer.  This class is designed for students to play and practice volleyball. Students will run through drills and scrimmages.
• (W) Breakdancing – Students can express their creativity, learn dynamic moves, and build confidence in a fun, safe space!
• (W) Golf – in partnership with the First Tee Foundation and Bill Wright Golf Center. Learn golf basics, practice your swing, and enjoy friendly games outdoors. Program takes place April 1 – May 20.
• (Th) K-Pop Dance Club – Dive into the exciting world of K-pop in our dance class, where students can learn the latest choreography, develop their dance skills, and express their passion for K-pop culture!

Enrichment:

• (M) TTRPG with SUMM – with Seattle Universal Math Museum learn how to play tabletop role-playing games and jump into an adventure where your choices shape the story. Create a character, roll the dice, work as a team, and use math to decide what happens next.
• (M) Mercer Baking Club – Join Baking Club, a weekly after-school hangout where we’ll learn real baking skills, try new recipes, and work together to create delicious treats. No experience needed just come ready to mix, bake, and have fun with friends!
• (T) Game night – Join Mr. G for this program where fun meets learning! Using technology to introduce interactive games that spark creativity and critical thinking skills.
• (T) Beads and Bracelets – Jewelry making afterschool program with Ms. Claire.
• (T) DIY – Explore your creativity and work on various DIY projects with Ms. Tria.
• (W) Dungeons and Dragons – Interested in role playing? Adventure? Join us, let’s have some fun together.
• (W) Whos Your Braider – Teach beginner to intermediate braiders how to install knotless and feed-in braids professionally and efficiently using hands on practice.  Focus on life skills and building entrepreneurial skills.
• (TH) Mercer Cooking Club – Learn basic cooking skills and recipes that you can share with your family and friends!
• (TH) Kindness Alliance – A safe space for Queer and Trans LQBTQIA+ students and allies to meet for games, art, friends, and support.
• (TH) CoRe Gaming – In partnership with the Atlantic Street Center, using video games as a tool to teach interpersonal skills, there will also be a small DnD cohort.
• (TH) Cricut Crafts – This small group program will introduce students to the world of Cricut, where you will work on different craft activities using a Cricut Machine.
• (TH) ASL Club – Students will explore American Sign Language through fun interactions in a welcoming environment.
• (T &TH) Young Queens Program – with the Life Enrichment Group, a mentorship-based program for African American girls and girls of color in Middle School. Build self-love, leadership and academic success through mentorship and culturally responsive activities.

The O.S.T. program offers a range of academic achievement, enrichment, and recreation programs/activities that support the overall success of all students.

Session 2: Monday March 9, 2026 – Tuesday May 22, 2026

No program on the following dates: April 13-17 (Spring Break)

Register for Spring Programs

The Parks Academy of Learning is a summer program that is geared to provide students with a jump start on the next academic year. Students participate in mini lessons in core subject matters (Math, ELA, & Reading) along with socio-emotional development workshops and recreational activities.

Student enrolled in this program are selected and invited to participate by administration based on end of year progress with core subject matters; as well as offered to incoming sixth graders as a transition to middle school.

Breakfast and Lunch are provided to students daily. Transportation is available based on need.

Dates: Monday June 29, 2026 – Friday July 24, 2026.  No Camp on 7/3/2026.

Times: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.