Beyond the Bell & Club B

Trimester Break Puppetry & Theatre Day Camp on Dec. 8

Introduce your child to the enchanting world of creativity and performance at the iconic Tacoma Armory. Students will unleash their inner artist and embark on a whimsical journey guided by Tacoma Arts Live Master Teaching Artists. Registration open from Nov. 27 - Dec. 3. 

Beyond the Bell offers flexible pricing. When you register, you will see three payment options. Please select the best option based on your family’s current need. Transportation will be available to Browns Point, Crescent Heights, and NE Tacoma Elementary schools (leaving from Center at Norpoint).

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Login to Compass: TPS Family App to register

Clubs, Activities, Sports, and Field Trips at Your School

Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer Beyond the Bell activities for students in grades K-5 and Club B activities for students in grades 6-8. Login to your Compass: TPS Family App account and visit the activities page to see what options are available at your student's school.

When you register, you will see three payment options per session. Please select the best option based on your family’s current need.

These experiences are available thanks to our community partners, including Tacoma Creates, private philanthropy, City of Tacoma, Pierce County, Greentrike, Metro Parks Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools and individual donors.

2023-2024 School Year Important Dates

Session 1: September 25 - November 17

  • Register August 28 - September 16
  • No programs on Oct. 17, Beyond the Bell only
  • No programs on Oct. 19-20, Beyond the Bell & Club B

Session 2: December 4 - February 9

  • Register October 30 - November 21
  • No programs on Dec. 8, Beyond the Bell only
  • No programs on Feb. 5, Club B only

Session 3: February 21 - April 12

  • Register January 22 - February 10
  • No programs on Mar. 21-22, Beyond the Bell & Club B

Session 4: April 22 - June 14

  • Register March 25 - April 13

Login to Compass: TPS Family App to register

View program schedules for your school on the Metro Parks Website

Important Dates

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Going Beyond the School Day

Through programs like Beyond the Bell and Club B, kids in our elementary and middle schools have access to fun, meaningful after-school activities. And – like teachers – the people who lead the activities are trained in Whole Child practices like social emotional learning. That way, after school feels directly connected to the school day – with people who care, know and support our kids.

Hear from Shon Sylvia, Executive Director of Metro Parks Tacoma, why it’s so important to build strong programs for Tacoma’s kids when they’re not at school.