Sample extracurricular activities at U.S. Grant

Purdy Time

After classes everyday, students partake in Purdy Time: a mix of fun programmed activities and free play named after legendary U.S. Grant teacher Sam Purdy. Purdy Time can takes several different forms. Free Purdy Time includes board games, outdoor favorites such as Capture the Flag and Kickball, arts and crafts, and chatting with teachers! We also host a week of theme days where the grades compete against one another to see how can show the most spirit. On other days, guest speakers and performers from Yale and New Haven are invited to present for students.  We also use this time to take the students on field trips around New Haven and beyond!

Theme Days

PJ Day

 

Anything-But-A-Backpack Day

 

Wacky Wednesday

 

Guest Speakers and Performances

Brian Scassellati, Yale Professor and Faculty at Yale’s Social Robotics Lab

Lucas Sin, Head Chef at Junzi Kitchen

Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Yale, Mexican Folkloric Dance Group

Field Trips

Shoreline Trolley Museum

Students rode in trolleys cars and learned about New Haven’s transit history.

Yale Peabody Museum

Students completed a scavenger hunt competition featuring items located throughout the natural history museum.

Yale Trumbull College

Students had a day of free play and exploration at one of Yale’s residential courtyards.

Yale British Center For Art

Students toured the museum, identifying notable pieces of art history.

Lighthouse Point Park

Students played on the beach and splash pads, tie-dyed shirts, relaxed outside and enjoyed a barbecue lunch.