BHCC | After-School Programs

After School Programs

Bret Harte Community Club is proud to offer the following after-school enrichment classes for Bret Harte students!
Thank you for your interest and support as we bring these exciting programs to our Bret Harte students!

Strings orchestra

BHCC is pleased to announce the return of our after-school orchestra program. The program offers classes twice a week for improved student proficiency. The classes will be held on campus at Bret Harte Middle School.

Features of the program include:

Both Intermediate and Advanced Strings classes available
- Beginners can also participate with an additional Start Up Package
Instruments in both classes will include violin, viola, cello, double bass, and electric bass
The classes will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration fee per student per semester
- Fall semester runs from Sept through Dec
- Spring semester runs from Jan through May
- Need-based scholarships are available
End of semester performances are included
Offered through our instructional partner, Almaden Academy of Music
Parent participation and student commitment will be needed
See registration link for full details

Registration is NOW OPEN for Fall Semester 2026 Orchestra!

Speech & debate

The Bret Harte Speech & Debate program with the amazing Ms. Fernandez and award-winning Leland Speech & Debate students is returning for this school year!

Speech & Debate usually meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm at Leland High School. Students will be selected for participation based on interest applications and selections are typically made by Back to School Night. Please check for announcements from the Bret Harte principal in mid-August or contact the Speech & Debate program for more details.

computer programming

After-school programming classes are not currently offered.
We are evaluating new partners and will relaunch the program in the future.