FACT Clubs

Questions? Email fact@mbesf.org
Foundation After-School Club Time (FACT)
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Fall 2025 FACT Club registration is open for our FACT clubs!
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The 2025 Fall FACT semester begins on Monday, August 25th and runs through Friday, November 14th.
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Please note there will be NO clubs on:
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Labor Day - 9/1
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Election Day - 11/4
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Fall Break - 9/22-9/26
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Conference Week - 10/13-10/17
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Makeup Fact Clubs ONLY for cancellations mandated by CCSD will be held on Monday, November 17th.
*** All students participating in FACT Clubs MUST be registered for ASP! ***
This helps to keep our kiddos safe
and simplifies things and in the event you ever run late …
Please find the link to register for ASP here.
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***Please update your child’s DISMISSAL SCHEDULE on GoSafe***
This helps the school staff with a smooth dismissal process
in a safe and timely manner.
Please note that the students will only be dismissed as per GoSafe and no exceptions will be made.
All Cobb County School District student conduct policies, as described in the student handbook, apply to students while participating in MBESF FACT Programs. Inappropriate behavior may result in student’s suspension or withdrawal from FACT Programs. No refunds of FACT registration fees will be provided if a student is withdrawn from FACT for violations of the student code of conduct. Students will automatically be sent to ASP if they are not picked up within 10 minutes of the end of their FACT Club.


FACT Clubs - FALL 2025
BB TV:
Wednesdays & Thursdays (students must attend both days):
Grades 3-5, 2:30-4:00
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During BB TV (Bethel Buccaneer Television), kids will be trained to create and broadcast their own television show. Local filmmakers will train the kids on camera shooting, lighting, film crew management and producing. Students will also learn sketch comedy, reporting & interview techniques, and on camera acting. The kids will meet 2 days a week in order to produce, edit, and plan the segments for the next show. Students will also go through our “Be Better” exercises, which uses games and fun activities to reinforce soft skill development such as teamwork, communication, kindness, perseverance, and respect.
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​Beat Makers Music Production:
Wednesdays: Grades 2-5, 2:30-3:30
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Lay down some beats and jam to your own songs this semester in Beat Makers!
Kids will compose and collaborate with friends as they create fresh beats and songs using virtual instruments on music recording software. We bring laptop computers with state-of-the-art music production software to every class. Students also receive online accounts to save their songs so they can continue composing at home and collaborate with friends.
Our lessons are built to help 2nd-5th grade students cover a wide range of creative and technical aspects to making music, as well as exploring the science of acoustics and mathematical relationships between various rhythms.
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Brainy Bytes:
​https://cobbcherokee.brainybytes.com/register/
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K-2, 2:30-3:30: Adventures in STEAM
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Explore the world of STEAM as we delve into science, technology, engineering, art and math with hands-on projects focused on creativity and ingenuity. From science experiments, and engineering builds to salty art and Archimedes’ bathtub...we cover it all in this class.
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MONDAYS
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3-5, 2:30-3:30: Graphic Design
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Art and technology collide in this fun and imaginative course. Emphasizing real-world learning after you have been introduced to the tools for the job you will step into the life of a graphic designer. Projects may include ads, posters, promotional items, gifs and more.
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WEDNESDAYS
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3-5, 2:30-3:30: Circuits, Physics & More
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How is your home powered by electricity? Students will learn about fundamental circuitry and physics concepts such as electrical flow, magnetism, and types of energy as they work through engaging and challenging activities that will test their understanding of the world around them.
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THURSDAYS
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K-2, 2:30-3:30: Jr. Ozobotics
Your K-2nd grader will have a blast using EVO’s color-coding and drag-n- drop programming to complete fun challenges each week. We combine art and technology to teach real-life skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and ingenuity.
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​​Brittany Leazer Productions
https://portal.iclasspro.com/brittanyleazerproductions/class-details/182?filters=%7B%7D
Mondays: Grades K-5, 2:30-3:30
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Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.
Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
During rehearsals students will actively engage in an interactive theatre education as well as learn the production process from start to finish. In the class, students will explore characterization, basic theatre terms and improv exercises. Students will also be trained how to make interesting choices on stage, movement, and vocal instruction.
CHALLENGE ISLAND
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Mondays: Grades 1-5, 2:30-3:30
​https://login.challenge-island.com/eventDetail.php?record=28609
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Tuesdays: Grades 1-5, 2:30-3:30
https://login.challenge-island.com/eventDetail.php?record=28610
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Join Challenge Island in the Fall for Storytopia Island!
Storytopia™ Once Upon a Time there was a bestselling Challenge Island® adventure that turned children’s favorite stories into fantastical engineering journeys! Our innovative STEAM Teams will take on a library-full of book inspired challenges like STEAMwart’s Magical Beast Motorbike Ride, Dog Man’s Living Spray Villain Arena, Percy’s Half-Blood Campground and Alice’s Spinning Mad Tea Party. This hot-off-the-presses island promises to be epic!
Challenge Island® is where Engineering Meets Imagination!
Challenge Island® understands that true STEAM Education does not take place in a vacuum – rather, it should touch every corner of the curriculum. We believe that inspiring kids to be Curious and Inquisitive, while gearing them with Global Perspective and 21st Century Skills, prepares them to thrive in today’s complex, interconnected world. Every semester of our Challenge Island® Afterschool Adventures takes place on a unique Thematic Island where students visit different Destinations each week. Every weekly destination presents students with a different challenge that uniquely intertwines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math with other core curricular disciplines including ELA, History, Social Studies, Geography, World Cultures, STEM Careers, Social-Emotional Learning, and Much More!
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Club Buccaneer:
Club Buccaneer is proud to be hosting (and expanding!) its 9th year of high-quality MBE teacher-led clubs in the 2025-2026
school year. Our club leaders’ collective experience, advanced degrees and certifications, and daily knowledge of our amazing
MBE community allows for well-organized, engaging and much enjoyed after school experiences for Buccaneers from K-5th.
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Buccaneer Sports
Led by Coach Lotz
Wednesdays & Thursdays: Grades 3-5, 2:30-3:30
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Games Galore​
Led by Ms. Griffin & Ms. Prasad
Mondays: Grades K-2, 2:30-3:30
Thursdays: Grades 3-5, 2:30-3:30​​
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PE+ Club:
Led by Coach Troskie
Mondays & Wednesdays: Grades K-2, 2:30-3:30
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STEAM Team
Led by Ms. Griffee
Wednesdays: Grades 3-5, 2:30-3:30
​Thursdays: Grades K-2, 2:30-3:30
Cobb Soccer Academy:
Monday: Grades K-3 Boys & Girls, 2:30-3:30
Tuesday: Grades K-3 Boys & Girls, 2:30-3:30
Friday: Grades 2-5 Boys & Girls, 2:30-3:30
Cobb Soccer Academy is designed for soccer players at Mt. Bethel of all levels and abilities. The academy will be centered around developing players according to their stage of development and offering hands on training. Sessions will focus on teaching technical skills such as dribbling, receiving, passing, and shooting. The focus will also be on teaching the attacking and defending principles of play.
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​​Guitar Club:
Led by Ms. Gardner
https://musicmattersinmarietta.weebly.com/
Thursdays: Grades 3-5, 2:30-3:30
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Designed with the beginning guitar player in mind, this club will teach members the basics they need to get started in the awesome world of guitar playing!
Guitar Club will teach basic strumming, chords, picking, instrument care, and playing confidence for members. Each member will receive instructional materials to keep and will be supplied a guitar for use during club. While members are not required to own a guitar, it is encouraged.
*Space is VERY limited, and early registration is recommended.
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Happy Kidz Yoga Club:
Tuesdays: Grades K-5, 2:30-3:30
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In our Yoga Club, Kids will learn yoga and mindfulness through fun activities, movement, music, games, and art. In every class, they will practice breathing, mindfulness, and meditation. Yoga gives kids life-long tools for managing stress, regulating emotions, and making healthy choices. Classes provide a positive environment for kids to build confidence, focus, and body awareness. For more information, please visit www.happykidzyoga.com
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​IMPACT Performance Group:
Led by Ms. Gardner
https://musicmattersinmarietta.weebly.com/
Wednesdays: Grades 2-5, 2:30-3:30
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IMPACT is an all-encompassing music experience where students will use singing, dancing, and instrument playing to create large-scale ensemble pieces for performance in front of a live audience. Highlights include drumming, xylophones, choreographed routines, and solos. All participants receive music folders and CD’s for practice at home as well as the official club shirt.
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Ivy Bridge Academy Public Speaking & Debate:
Thursdays: Grades 3-5, 2:30-3:30
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Ivy Bridge Academy's After-School Public Speaking & Debate program offers a chance for students to learn and engage with current events through the activity of Debate.
Students enhance their research skills, critical thinking, organizational skills, persuasion tactics, and information processing by learning about both sides of an issue and being able to persuasively argue for either side. Students who participate in our program will leave with a sense of accomplishment, newfound confidence, and a skill set that will help them through the rest of their schooling and even into adulthood. A main focus will be on creating and delivering persuasive speeches in front of their peers.
Debate Academy students also have the opportunity to participate in end of semester inter-school tournament.
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Kid Chess:
Tuesdays: Grades 1-5, 2:30-3:45
Fridays: Grades 1-5, 2:30-3:45
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Why join the Mount Bethel Chess Club?
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Kids Love It! It’s the most popular elementary after-school program in Atlanta.
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Chess improves decision making, grades, test scores, patience, and confidence.
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All Skill Levels - Multiple kid-friendly instructors facilitate learning at your child’s pace.
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Safe - Every Kid Chess coach is fully immunized.
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Convenient - Right after school and right here on campus
Chess Makes You Smart; We Make it Fun!
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KidzKeys:
KidzKeys Registration
Mondays: Grades K-3, 2:30-3:30
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Join KidzKeys-Piano Club this semester and learn piano skills that will last a lifetime! KidzKeys provides students in K-3rd
Grade the chance to explore and express their own creativity - all while having fun learning piano with friends!
We provide a keyboard and all supplemental teaching materials, so all your child needs to do is get excited about learning
piano. Our Color-Coded lessons are crafted to help K-3rd grade students quickly learn to read music on their own.
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LoveLove Tennis Club:
https://www.lovelovetennis.net/mt-bethel-fact-club-fall
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Grades K-5, 2:30-3:30
Are you searching for a fun and interactive sport for your child(ren)? Tennis is an excellent choice that fosters positive social interactions and imparts valuable life lessons such as integrity, teamwork, determination, perseverance, and healthy competition. Love Love Tennis has designed this class to introduce the beginner player to tennis fundamentals through interactive stroke instruction, and games that reinforce point-play. Our skilled coaches and staff provide a safe and entertaining environment for your kids to learn and develop a passion for the sport!
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Needlecraft:
Led by Ms. Rees
https://stitchsewhappy.wixsite.com/factclub
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Wednesdays: Grades 3-5, 2:30-3:30
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Needlecraft 101 (Beginner)
In this club, girls and boys will explore needle and thread with fun projects that combine embroidery, hand sewing, and machine sewing. Students will make stuffies, pillows, and much more. Students will experience the pride of creating unique and amazing things with their own hands while gaining practical skills. No experience needed.
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Thursdays: Grades 3-5, 2:30-3:30
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Needlecraft 102 (Advanced Beginners)
In this club, students will advance their sewing skills and gain confidence using the sewing machine. They will become increasingly independent with the many steps involved in sewing projects. Students should have either attended Needlecraft 101 OR have some experience using a sewing machine.
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Needlecraft 103 (Intermediate)
​In this club, students will continue to improve their sewing skills with even more fun projects to wear and use! Students should have either attended Needlecraft 102 OR be experienced with a sewing machine.
Spanish:
Wednesdays: Grades K-1, 2:30-3:30 (this class meets once per week)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Grades 1-3, 2:30-3:30 (students must attend both days, the same class meets twice a week)
Wednesdays & Fridays: Grades 3-5, 2:30-3:30 (students must attend both days, the same class meets twice a week)
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We are thrilled to continue our Spanish enrichment after-school program!
We are a well-established, Cobb County foreign language enrichment program taught by creative and enthusiastic Spanish teachers. We create a productive and fun learning environment, where the children have an opportunity to build a strong vocabulary in different units and establish basic language skills.
Children previously enrolled in the program will be introduced to new content and challenged with a new curriculum. We provide the materials and supplies needed for all students.
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Young Entrepreneurs Club:
https://www.youngceoexpo.com/enrichment-programs
https://form.jotform.com/252037371992158
Mondays: Grades 2-5, 2:30-3:30
Our program is designed for 2nd- 5th grade students and teaches the fundamentals of starting and running a business. From brainstorming ideas to branding, budgeting, and selling, students gain hands-on experience and end the semester by participating in a real Young CEO Expo to showcase and sell their products or services.


