The ARKIS CCA clubs allow students to broaden their lens of understanding by letting them apply skills and strategies from their lessons to different contexts of authentic and real-world connections. These activities assist students to discover their skills and shortcomings while bonding with one another, working as a team, and relieving stress.
Singing
Learn and apply the different types of vocal techniques and exercises (breath control, lip bubble, humming etc).
Learn and practice different styles of songs.
Gymnastics
Learn and master the basic gymnastic skills(forward roll, handstand, split etc).
Move onto more complicated stunts.
Taekwondo
Apply the martial art disciplines.
Learn about the basic Taekwondo kicks.
Art/Craft
Improve fine motor skills (cutting, glueing, folding etc).
Experiment with different materials and techniques with a focus on recycled items.
Pencil Sketching
Learn about the foundational pencil drawing techniques(hatching, stamping, stippling, scribbling, contour lines etc).
Add tones and textures to refine drawings.
Theater
Develop an understanding of how to act out plots, dramatizing the problem, climax, and resolution.
Use the space and grouping, props to adapt to an audience.
Quran
Learn to recite verses from the Holy Quran with correct pronunciation
Understand the meaning of the verses.
Cooking
Learn basic measures (length, weight and capacity).
Learn the importance of safety when dealing with food, utensils and appliances.
Learn the use of a peeler, grater and whisker.
Learn how to follow simple recipes.
Learn healthy nutrition practices.
Sewing/ Embroidery
Learn how to put the thread through the eye of the needle.
Learn basic skills for cutting fabric.
Chess
Develop cognitive skills such as attention, memory, critical analysis and decision making capability of students.
To teach basic understanding of the rules, moves and tricks of chess, for beginning players.
Crossword/Word Search
Start with the beginner level and work through the challenges progressively.
Learn to apply different strategies to start, scan, and find the word.
Animation
Learn about the basic animation tools, techniques, vocabulary, and principles using specific software.
STEAM
Explore, create and problem- solve in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Zumba
Follow the steps and beats for better mind and body coordination.
Yoga
Learn how to connect the mind and the body through movement and breath to release tension and anxiety.
Learn different yoga poses and their benefits to health.
Jigsaw
Learn to apply different strategies to start and solve a puzzle(colours, designs, edge pieces etc.)
Learn patience, resilience and team work during the puzzle solving process.
Debate
Learn about the multiple formats of a debate.
Learn about the style, speed, tone, volume diction, and language used while debating.
Decoupage
Learn how to decoupage using different materials.
Apply the art of decoupage on different types of surfaces(metal, tin, aluminum, cardboard, wood or mdf , plastic, etc.).
Drawing on Glass
Learn the basic techniques of drawing on glass using specific steps, (prepare the surface, tape off the area, paint the glass, and cure according to instruction).
Learn about the different types of glass paint (chalk paint, spray paint, paint pens, and markers).
Photography
Learn about different cameras, lenses, and other accessories.
Learn and use different camera settings.
Know the basics of how to compose good photos(role of light and shadow).
