After School Activities

Gesher Musical

Gesher showcases our best talent in a student musical production every year. Students in third grade and up audition and attend rehearsals in the fall and spring, culminating in a final production where family and friends are invited. Students also have the opportunity to participate in crew, a behind-the-scenes role that entails painting sets and designing props under the guidance of a Gesher staff member.

Recent shows include: Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. (2026), Willy Wonka Jr. (2025), Seussical Jr. (2024), Wizard of Oz Jr. (2023), and Mary Poppins Jr. (2022).

Gesher Sports

Gesher’s sports program offers our students the chance to learn new or enhance existing skills in specific team sports. The goal of the program is to teach students the value of working as a team while ensuring that they also appreciate the benefits that consistent practice affords. Any student in grades 4-8 in good academic standing is welcome to register for most of our team sports. We welcome everyone from beginners to experienced athletes. Students learn that in addition to providing proper exercise, physical conditioning, and skill-building, team sports also equip them with the tools necessary to navigate life: persistence, patience, empathy, and respect.

Currently, we offer soccer, cross country, basketball, and flag football. Each program is co-ed. These programs focus on building fundamental skills while deepening their knowledge and understanding of each sport’s strategies and nuances. These teams work as a unit to overcome adversity and always strive to be graceful achievers.

Gesher’s after-school athletics program is a member of the ABC Athletic League of Greater Washington, competing against seven other independent schools.

Members of the ABC Athletic League include:
– Alexandria Country Day School
– Browne Academy
– Burgundy Farm Country Day School
– Capitol Hill Day School
– Edlin School
– Gesher Jewish Day School
– Green Hedges