13.1 Project

13.1 Project meets everyday to train for half marathons, incorporating fitness, strength training and yoga. Throughout the course of the term, students will participate in 3 races, culminating with the Hyannis Half Marathon.

Running Team

Spring Running is an all-abilities running team. We train after school from 3:45pm - 5pm, on running trails and in the neighborhoods around Beaver. We also participate in local trail and road races of varying distances throughout the season. Running is fun and even more fun with friends!

Spring Volleyball

All Gender. Practice and train to become a better volleyball player! Practices will include individual and team skill development, positioning and learning the most important aspects of volleyball. If possible, some matches may be scheduled.

Yoga

 Join us for a combination of yoga, self defense and mindfulness class! Find deep focus and relaxation. Learn strikes and combinations, grapple releases, mindfulness based situational awareness, and humanitarian focused conflict negotiation. We all deserve to both feel, and be, safe on a daily basis.

Meets 3 days/week, 12:05pm-12:50pm

Sports Performance and Fitness

Program runs in the afternoon, 3 days/week 3:45-5:30. Sports Performance and Fitness focuses on strengthening and improving endurance in the body, while incorporating balance, stability, strength and cardiovascular training. They will have access to the weight room, gym spaces and the turf. Athletes will use barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, bands, and will learn how to use bodyweight exercises to move safely and effectively whether it is to improve athletic performance or just maintain general health. We also teach recovery strategies such as foam rolling techniques and active mobility work.

Spin Class

Spin class meets 2x/week, from 3:45-5:00. Depending on numbers, students may be split into early and late sessions.

Rock Climbing

This program will meet 3x/week in the afternoon and will travel offsite to a rock climbing gym. There will be a mix of bouldering, rope climbing, lead climbing, and auto belays.

Bowling

Practice and master different kinds of bowling (candlepin and 10 pin), and potentially compete against other schools.
2 days/week, off campus

Spring Athletics: Fitness

Students can pick from the following:

Yoga (3x/week, 12:00-12:50): Join us for a combination of yoga, self defense and mindfulness class! Find deep focus and relaxation. Learn strikes and combinations, grapple releases, mindfulness based situational awareness, and humanitarian focused conflict negotiation. We all deserve to both feel, and be, safe on a daily basis.

Running Team: Spring Running is an all-abilities running team. We train after school from 3:45pm – 5pm, on running trails and in the neighborhoods around Beaver. We also participate in local trail and road races of varying distances throughout the season. Running is fun and even more fun with friends!

Sports Performance and Fitness: Program runs in the afternoon, 3 days/week Mon-Thurs 3:45-5:30. Sports Performance and Fitness focuses on strengthening and improving endurance in the body, while incorporating balance, stability, strength and cardiovascular training. They will have access to the weight room, gym spaces and the turf. Athletes will use barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, bands, and will learn how to use bodyweight exercises to move safely and effectively whether it is to improve athletic performance or just maintain general health. We also teach recovery strategies such as foam rolling techniques and active mobility work

Volleyball – all gender: Practice and train to become a better volleyball player! Practices will include individual and team skill development, positioning and learning the most important aspects of volleyball. If possible, some matches may be scheduled.

Spring Athletics: Interscholastic Sports

The options available to students:

Baseball – boys
Lacrosse – boys
Lacrosse – girls
Sailing – all gender
Softball – girls
Tennis – boys
Tennis – girls
Ultimate Frisbee – all gender

Spring Musical: Costume Construction and Design

Spring Costume Construction and Design is a one-term, production-based activity related to the public performance of the Spring Musical Activity at Beaver. The term begins by focusing on script and character analysis to inform the design and construction process and then students bring the play to fruition alongside the performers and technical theater students. Past projects have included pattern making, construction, fabric painting, jewelry making, and hair and make-up design and execution. Students entering this activity should be highly motivated and interested in an intense and exciting experience that requires a great deal of commitment. 

Spring Costume Construction and Design meets each day from 3:45pm-5:30pm. In the weeks leading up to the performances, Saturday rehearsals are added as well as late rehearsals ending at 6:30pm the week before the show, 9:00pm the week of the show, and later into the evening for the actual performances. 

Spring Musical: Technical Theater

Spring Tech Theater is a one-term, production-based activity where students practice Technical Theater skills related to the public performance of the Spring Musical Activity at Beaver. This activity is open to both experienced and inexperienced technicians; it includes on-the-job training which prepares students to take on necessary challenges. Technical theater roles may include stage management, run crew, set, props, lighting, projection, and sound production. Students entering this activity should be highly motivated and interested in an intense and exciting experience that requires a great deal of commitment. Spring Tech Theater offers dedicated students a chance to build essential skills such as effective communication, problem solving, organization, iteration, and leadership. Past shows have included flown scenery, turntables, projection mapping, sculpture, prop building, and textured scenic painting techniques. 

Spring Tech meets each day from 3:45pm-5:30pm. In the weeks leading up to the performances, Saturday rehearsals are added as well as late rehearsals ending at 6:30pm the week before the show, 9:00pm the week of the show, and later into the evening for the actual performances. Based on the size of the crew and production needs of the play, participation will be confirmed during the first week of the term.