Clubs at McKeel Academy Central

It's that time again! If the club is currently accepting signups, use the button to be taken to McKeel Systems. Sign in with your Parent/Guardian Wildcat Account to complete signups. Please note space is limited and students will be selected by lottery. Please contact clubs@mckeelschools.com if you have any questions.

3D Club (Spring Semester)

Welcome to the future of creating!  This club is designed to give students the opportunities to use a 3D pen to create various items.  Students will create 3D structures which allow them to pick up and hold in their hands. This club is recommended for students in grades 3rd – 6th the club will meet on Monday afternoons in Mrs. Burek’s classroom from 3:20– 4:20.

3D Club (Spring Semester) is not currently accepting signups.

Coding Club (4th Quarter)

Our MAC Coding Club is an introduction to coding for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade students on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15. Our K-2 Coding Club is a fun way to introduce our younger students to basic coding skills. Through the use of our Sphero Indi robot cars and our new Sphero Mini robot balls, students will participate in hands-on coding activities that allow them to think critically and problem solve in an imaginative, play-based setting. This club is for beginners only so please do not register if your child has already participated in this club.

Sign your child up for Coding Club (4th Quarter)

Cooking Club (4th Quarter)

In partnership with What’s Cooking Lakeland, students will have an interactive experience where they will learn about healthy cooking techniques and local foods. Cooking Club is on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:45 and open to Grades 2-6 only.

Sign your child up for Cooking Club (4th Quarter)

Craft Club (4th Quarter)

Do you want to create something to be proud of or make gifts for family and friends? McKeel’s Craft Club will give you the opportunity to create projects for a variety of seasons, holidays, and home décor. Craft Club is recommended for students in grades 2nd – 6th.  The club will meet on Tuesday afternoons in Mrs. Masters’ room from 3:20– 4:25. 

Sign your child up for Craft Club (4th Quarter)

Robotics Club (4th Quarter)

Robotics Club: 3rd 9-weeks will be open to Kindergarten and 1st graders only

The club will be held on Tuesday's from 3:00-4:30.

The Robotics Club will provide hands-on and practical ways to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. Students will gain real-world experience in these fields, enhancing their understanding and knowledge. We use DASH robots to explore how to program robots. This will involve identifying and solving complex problems and developing practical and creative solutions. Students will develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills while working through challenges. Robotics projects typically require collaboration among team members with diverse skills. 

Students will also learn to work effectively in a team, delegate tasks, communicate ideas, and combine individual strengths to achieve a common goal.

Sign your child up for Robotics Club (4th Quarter)

Sewing Club (Spring Semester)

The sewing club will teach basic knowledge of sewing including the parts of a sewing machine, threading and using the machine, and basic sewing stitches.  We will be learning through fun crafts and activities.  Anyone grades 3-6 is welcome.  We will meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30.

Sewing Club (Spring Semester) is not currently accepting signups.