The Fall Afternoon Band is an ensemble that focuses on contemporary styles such as rock, pop, jazz, and R&B. The ensemble is open to the following instrumentation: vocalists, woodwind, brass, string, and rhythm section instruments (guitar, bass, piano/keyboard, and percussion). Students should have at least one full year of experience on their instrument or voice and multiple areas of expertise are welcome and encouraged. This student-driven ensemble works with the instructor to select repertoire that they are interested in playing together, based on the experience and instrumentation of the participating students. Past repertoire has included everything from Aretha Franklin to Adele, and Mumford & Sons to Miles Davis. Rehearsals culminate in an in-school performance at an Upper School meeting.

Practice and master different kinds of bowling (candlepin and 10 pin), and potentially compete against other schools. Offered in the fall and winter terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

2 or 3 days/week, off site

The following team sports are available for students in the fall:

• Cross country – boys
• Cross Country – girls
• Fencing – all gender
• Field hockey – girls
• Golf – all gender
• Soccer – boys
• Soccer – girls
• Volleyball – girls

More information can be found on our Athletics page.

The fall play is a one-term mainstage, process-to-production experience. Students are cast by audition. The term begins by focusing on script analysis and character development and then students engage in the rehearsal process to bring the play to fruition alongside the technical theater and costuming students. Placing equal focus on the process as well as the product, students build collaboration, creative problem solving, empathy, and leadership skills as well as performance skills. Students entering this process should be highly motivated and interested in an intense and exciting experience that requires a great deal of commitment. 

Rehearsals are 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. Past shows have included Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, The Visit, The Laramie Project, Trap, Marian, The True Tale of Robin Hood, Radium Girls, Noses Off and Miss Holmes. Participation in the play will be confirmed following auditions.

Fall Tech Theater is a one-term, production-based activity where students practice Technical Theater skills related to the public performance of the Fall Play 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. Fall 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, running water, projection mapping, sculpture, prop building, and textured scenic painting techniques. Students entering this activity should be highly motivated and interested in an intense and exciting experience that requires a great deal of commitment. 

Fall 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.

Fall Costume Construction and Design is a one-term, production-based activity related to the public performance of the Fall Play Activity at Beaver and may include costume work on the Middle School Fall Play.. 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. 

Fall 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.

The Hiatt Independent Afternoon Opportunity allows for students to volunteer at a nonprofit after school for seven hours per week. Many students choose a nonprofit based on an established relationship they have with an organization. They may also meet with someone in the Hiatt Center to brainstorm ideas. This afternoon program does not take place on campus, and it is up to the student to arrange for transportation to the volunteer site.

During the term, students write a reflection describing their volunteer experience. You can read more about it here.

Students who sign up for this activity must complete this learning agreement by the end of the first week of the term during which they will volunteer. The student will determine their schedule with the nonprofit pending approval from Ms. Latour in the Hiatt Center. 

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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

Spin class meets 2x/week, from 3:45-5:00. Depending on numbers, students may be split into early and late sessions. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

Visual Arts Workshop is a place for all student artists to explore their own creativity and find new ideas and techniques. Through instruction and peer feedback, students will hone their existing artistic skills while being introduced to a range of themes and concepts. There will be opportunities for directed peer critique for those that are ready for intense constructive dialogue. Students will also have an option to formally display their work on campus. Students interested in joining Visual Arts Workshop should be prepared to share their artistic background and goals prior to enrolling in the activity. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms.
Meets in the McElwain, Monday through Friday 3:45 – 5:00 pm.

 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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

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

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. Offered in the winter term. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

Practice and master different kinds of bowling (candlepin and 10 pin), and potentially compete against other schools. Offered in the fall and winter terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

2 or 3 days/week, off site

BVR HAX is a student-led programming team that is divided into three branches: the instructional branch dedicated to learning the foundations of programming, the software development team dedicated to working on collaborative coding projects, and the advanced branch dedicated to furthering coding knowledge through applying code to different projects. Regardless of one’s ability or interest, the goal of BVR HAX is ultimately to offer a space for any programming enthusiast.

The program runs in the afternoon, 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs) from 3:45-5:00.

This activity is open to all students, from the novice to the advanced dancer, who are interested in exploring dance through a variety of styles including (but not limited to) Jazz Funk, Musical Theater, Modern, and Latin dance. In this workshop-style class, dance skills will be practiced and key performance concepts will be discussed. The daily routine will include warm-up, stretch, and movement drills that focus on improving coordination, balance, efficiency, strength, flexibility, and rhythm. Performance routines will be developed over the course of the term. This activity meets daily from 3:45pm-5pm and counts towards the fitness requirement.

The Hiatt Independent Afternoon Opportunity allows for students to volunteer at a nonprofit after school for seven hours per week. Many students choose a nonprofit based on an established relationship they have with an organization. They may also meet with someone in the Hiatt Center to brainstorm ideas. This afternoon program does not take place on campus, and it is up to the student to arrange for transportation to the volunteer site.

During the term, students write a reflection describing their volunteer experience. You can read more about it here.

Students who sign up for this activity must complete this learning agreement by the end of the first week of the term during which they will volunteer. The student will determine their schedule with the nonprofit pending approval from Ms. Latour in the Hiatt Center. 

The following teams are available in the winter; visit the Athletics page to learn more.

• Basketball – boys
• Basketball – girls
• Fencing – all gender
• Squash – boys
• Squash – girls
• Wrestling – all gender

The Experimental Theater Project is a workshop style, student-driven process, exploring various theater styles and immersing students in the experience of creating a piece of theater. Recent topics have included Theater of The Oppressed, Comedia del Arte, Neofuturist, Immersion Theater and Radio Plays. In this unique theatrical experience, plays may be devised or taken from source material. The term culminates in three public performances. Placing equal focus on the process as well as the product, students build collaboration, creative problem solving, empathy, and leadership skills as well as performance skills. Students entering this process should be highly motivated and interested in an intense and exciting experience that requires a great deal of commitment and collaboration. 

Rehearsals are 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. Past projects have included The Boal Project, 30 plays in 60 minutes,  The Arte of Comedy, and our most recent, 26.2 Miles which was Documentary Style Theater. Participation in the play will be confirmed following auditions.

This is a one-term, production-based activity where students practice costume design and construction skills while working on the MS Musical, the Winter Play, and the Advanced Theater Production.  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. 

Winter Costumes meets each day from 3:45pm-5:30pm. Additional rehearsals may be required depending on which production students are assigned to.  For instance, in the weeks leading up to the Winter Play and Advanced Theater 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.

Winter Tech Theater is a one-term, production-based activity where students practice Technical Theater skills while working on the MS Musical, the Winter Play, and the Advanced Theater Production. This activity is open to both experienced and inexperienced technicians; it includes on-the-job training which prepares students to take on design, production, and devising challenges. Technical theater roles may include stage management, run crew, set, props, lighting, projection, and sound production. Winter Tech Theater offers dedicated students a chance to build essential skills such as effective communication, problem solving, organization, iteration, and leadership. Students entering this activity should be highly motivated and interested in an intense and exciting experience that requires a great deal of commitment.

Winter Tech meets each day from 3:45pm-5:30pm. Additional rehearsals may be required depending on which production students are assigned to.  For instance, in the weeks leading up to the Winter Play and Advanced Theater 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.

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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

Do you find yourself wanting to dive deeper into the world of science? Do you enjoy working with others and competing where you get to be the expert in your topic? If so, then you can do all of that and more as a part of the Beaver Science Olympiad Team. As a member, you will work with a team of students to compete against other schools in topics ranging from Anatomy and Physiology and Entomology to Materials Science and Robotics. With 23 different events, there is an event that is sure to interest any student who is enthusiastic about science and engineering. Each student will likely have 3-4 categories that they will specialize in and prepare for. Some of the events will involve preparing for tests and lab practicals, whereas others will involve building things ahead of time, like robots or hovercraft at school to bring to the event. Fall sessions will run as a club and competition prep sessions will run through the Winter Afterschool Activities period, and will be Monday through Thursday, 3:45 – 5:30. Competitions will be held in the Boston area for regionals, and all students who sign up will be expected to compete.

Spin class meets 2x/week, from 3:45-5:00. Depending on numbers, students may be split into early and late sessions. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

Visual Arts Workshop is a place for all student artists to explore their own creativity and find new ideas and techniques. Through instruction and peer feedback, students will hone their existing artistic skills while being introduced to a range of themes and concepts. There will be opportunities for directed peer critique for those that are ready for intense constructive dialogue. Students will also have an option to formally display their work on campus. Students interested in joining Visual Arts Workshop should be prepared to share their artistic background and goals prior to enrolling in the activity. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms.
Meets in the McElwain, Monday through Friday 3:45 – 5:00 pm.

 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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

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

The Hiatt Independent Afternoon Opportunity allows for students to volunteer at a nonprofit after school for seven hours per week. Many students choose a nonprofit based on an established relationship they have with an organization. They may also meet with someone in the Hiatt Center to brainstorm ideas. This afternoon program does not take place on campus, and it is up to the student to arrange for transportation to the volunteer site.

During the term, students write a reflection describing their volunteer experience. You can read more about it here.

Students who sign up for this activity must complete this learning agreement by the end of the first week of the term during which they will volunteer. The student will determine their schedule with the nonprofit pending approval from Ms. Latour in the Hiatt Center. 

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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

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! This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

Spin class meets 2x/week, from 3:45-5:00. Depending on numbers, students may be split into early and late sessions. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

The options available to students:

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

The musical is a one-term mainstage, process-to-production experience. Students are cast through acting, dancing and singing auditions. The cast works throughout the rehearsal process to bring the play to fruition using music, dance and character development to tell the story, alongside the technical theater and costuming students. Placing equal focus on the process as well as the product, students build collaboration, creative problem solving, empathy, and leadership skills as well as performance skills. Students entering this process should be highly motivated and interested in an intense and exciting experience that requires a great deal of commitment. 

Rehearsals are 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. Past shows have included In The Heights, Hairspray, Rent, Dreamgirls, Something Rotten, and Mamma Mia. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement. Participation in the play will be confirmed following auditions.

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 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.

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. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

Visual Arts Workshop is a place for all student artists to explore their own creativity and find new ideas and techniques. Through instruction and peer feedback, students will hone their existing artistic skills while being introduced to a range of themes and concepts. There will be opportunities for directed peer critique for those that are ready for intense constructive dialogue. Students will also have an option to formally display their work on campus. Students interested in joining Visual Arts Workshop should be prepared to share their artistic background and goals prior to enrolling in the activity. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms.
Meets in the McElwain, Monday through Friday 3:45 – 5:00 pm.

 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. Offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. This activity counts towards the fitness requirement.

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