{"id":1562,"date":"2026-02-03T20:54:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/congress\/?page_id=1562"},"modified":"2026-02-19T19:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:49:27","slug":"activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/congress\/activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At Congress School, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. 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Art Club provides a space for students to explore different forms of artistic expression, such as drawing, painting, crafting, and mixed media.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Craft Club (Grades 4\u20138)&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf0c4;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;76px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Get creative! Craft Club is all about making unique art projects using different materials. Students use their imaginations and take home their creations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Drama &amp; Dance Club (Grades 3\u20138)&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf630;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;56px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Express yourself on stage! Drama and Dance Club lets students explore acting, movement, and dance routines as they prepare for exciting performances throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Drumming Club (Grades 3\u20138)&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf569;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;70px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Feel the beat! Drumming Club gives students hands-on experience with using percussion instruments, learning rhythms, and playing as a group.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Game Club (Grades 1\u20133)&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf522;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;56px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Play and learn! 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