The PTA helps coordinate after-school activities and is committed to providing information about the enrichment opportunities available to the parents and students.
After-school activities from outside vendors/companies/individuals are not sponsored or endorsed by Bells Mill Elementary School or the Bells Mill PTA. Activity providers are responsible for students during the time of the scheduled activity and are required to manage arrival and dismissal of their activity. Parents must contact providers directly about activity schedules/times. Parents are encouraged to contact activity providers to learn about their organization, rules, policies, and safety measures before enrolling their children.
Registration Link for after-school programs at Bells Mill Elementary.
Huayuan Chinese Academy
Huayuan Chinese Academy (HYCA) is the first Chinese language after-school enrichment program in the Greater Washington Area. It has operated at Bells Mill since 2009. With experienced teachers and individually tailored programs, HYCA aims to help students achieve academic excellence and in the meantime enjoy their after-school time and have fun.
The program runs Monday through Friday until 6:20. Families may register from 1 to 5 days/week. Learn more at https://hychinese.org/
Sports Programs
Brit-Am Soccer
DMV Rebels Basketball
Girls on the Run
Overtime Athletics
Bar-T Kids Club
Bar-T Kids Club provides before and after school care at Bells Mill ES from 7:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday. Each day is filled with fun clubs, outdoor play, group games, delicious snacks, socialization, and safe fun! Bar-T’s trained and energetic staff provide a variety of options each day so that the children in their care are able to choose the clubs that most intrigue them. These choices can range from cooking, to dance, sports and games, arts and crafts, and even magic!
Families are given options to choose from too! Bar-T offers flexible scheduling and lets you customize your plan. From full time care where your child joins every morning and afternoon to drop-in care when you need it, they’ve got you covered. They also offer need-based scholarships and discounts. Check out www.bar-t.com to learn more and register today!
Video about Bar-T Kids Club: https://youtu.be/qnCIIvMvf6k
Georgetown Hill School Age Program
Georgetown Hill helps children start each morning with confidence and ensures they arrive at school safely and on time. We also welcome children back from school with open arms and give them the support they need to excel as students and as individuals.
Georgetown Hill’s Bells Mill campus is located in Potomac, MD on Bells Mill Rd., between Bells Mill Elementary School and Cabin John Middle School. Before and after school age care for K through 5th grade students is available at this location. Georgetown Hill Website: Elementary School Before and After Care
Other Enrichment Programs
Each year there are Model UN programs and Odyssey of the Mind, with information shared in the PTA Bear Post newsletter.