Enrichment Activities

New Feature Alert! Erie Day School students now have direct access to explore club options, learn more about each offering, and sign up for the ones that spark their interest—all in one place. Just click the button below to visit the new Student Page.

This exciting addition was thoughtfully designed, developed, and published by members of EDS’s Future Business Leaders of America.

At Erie Day School, learning doesn’t end when the bell rings. From morning clubs to after-school programs and weekend activities, our students have countless opportunities to explore new interests, build skills, and connect with others. These experiences go far beyond fun—they help students develop time management and prioritization skills, discover and pursue diverse interests, learn the value of commitment and teamwork, build confidence and self-esteem, and strengthen lasting friendships.

Academic enrichment is at the heart of many extracurricular opportunities. Students showcase their knowledge and critical thinking in the Civics Bee, Spelling Bee, and Geography Bee, representing Erie Day School in school-wide and regional competitions. Those with a passion for innovation can join the First Lego League Robotics Team, where students in grades 4 through 8 collaborate to design, build, and present their work at a regional competition hosted at Penn State Behrend.

Language and cultural exploration come alive through Mandarin instruction, available to students from Preschool through Grade 8. Classes, taught twice weekly by Ms. Beverly McCall, provide beginner through advanced pathways for language learners. Middle school students also expand their problem-solving skills and love for mathematics through MathCounts, a national competition program led by Mr. Kevin Silakowski.

For those eager to debate global issues and sharpen their skills in diplomacy, the Model United Nations and Debate program offers meaningful engagement. Guided by Mr. Brian Gutowski, students prepare throughout the fall and represent Erie Day School in competitions at Penn State Behrend, Hershey, and other venues across the state.

At Erie Day School, extracurricular programs are not just activities—they are opportunities to grow, lead, and discover passions that shape students both inside and outside the classroom.