Clubs & Activities

Lower school students are fortunate to be able to have access to after-school classes, clubs, and additional activities organized by the Taipei Youth Program Association (TYPA). 

The Lower School currently offers the following clubs and activities throughout the year:

• Art
• Musical Theater & Theater Tech
• Robotics
• Performing Arts: Orff, Band, Strings, Vocal, and Dance
• Eye of the Tiger - annual creative writing journal
• Flea Market
• Leadership Council

Information on how to sign your child up for these clubs and/or activities will be communicated through the weekly "Lower School Announcements" section of The Parent Post.

Learning extends beyond the walls of the Taipei American School when field trips bring additional meaning to the units of study. Transportation for field trips is provided by the School. Permission for students to attend field trips is provided at the time of student registration.

Taipei Youth Program Association has been providing quality recreational experiences to the international youth of Taipei for over 42 years. With a staff of 130 professional instructors serving over 2,000 members every week, the TYPA activities are dynamic and diverse. These include technology (robotics, coding, 3D design), sports (soccer, basketball, tennis, baseball, volleyball, rugby, track and field, inline skating), music (piano, violin, cello, flute, guitar, vocal), martial arts (karate, taekwondo, aikido, ninja), dance (hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, cheerleading), gymnastics, art, drama, public speaking, chess, scouts, adult programs (pilates, yoga, martial arts), summer camps, film academy, tech camp, pre-school activities, and much more.

How to Register

In order to participate in TYPA classes, one must first be a member of TYPA. TYPA welcomes everyone from the international community and has members from nations around the world. Joining TYPA is a simple process. Just come to the TYPA office with the completed master registration form and bring the new member’s foreign passport.

Who to Contact

If you would like to find more information regarding the registration, please visit the TYPA website: www.typa.org.tw

There is a “How to register” section on the TYPA website. Please follow this link as below: https://www.typa.org.tw/how-to-register

You may also contact TYPA Office by phone: +886 (0)2-2873-1815 or by email: info@typ.org.tw

Important Dates

TYPA has two main registration periods; registration for Fall programs takes place in late April/early May, and registration for Spring programs in late November/early December. There is also a special early registration period in March for summer activities. For upcoming TYPA registration, please check the link as below: https://www.typa.org.tw/registration-information/

We believe that alternative education experiences change students’ lives by promoting emotional, social, and physical development through meaningful, relevant, and engaging activities in nature. The goal of the camp experience for Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 is for students to foster a better understanding and appreciation of themselves, others, and the natural environment. This is best achieved through living and working together in the outdoors. Participation in camp is mandatory.

Duration

• Students in Grade 2 will visit camp for one day.

• Students in Grade 3 will attend camp for two days and one night.

• Students in Grade 4 will attend camp for three days and two nights.

• Students in Grade 5 will attend camp for three days and two nights.

Location

The location for all four camps is Camp Taiwan in Daping, Wan-li, New Taipei City. (Daping is a small community on the "backside" of Yangmingshan National Park, in the foothills between Jinshan and Wan-li on the northern coast.)

The Swimzone learn-to-swim program (K-Grade5) focuses on water familiarization and the development of swimming strokes and skills. Locally certified instructors teach the classes with Aquatics faculty supervising at all times. Lessons take place in the Fall and the Spring. 

Contact: Mr. Carl Lochrin lochrinc@tas.edu.tw

Sign up for Swimzone learn-to-swim program (K-Grade5)

The Swimzone learn-to-swim program (K-Grade5) focuses on water familiarization and the development of swimming strokes and skills. Locally certified instructors teach the classes with Aquatics faculty supervising at all times. Lessons take place in the Fall and the Spring. 

Contact: Mr. Carl Lochrin lochrinc@tas.edu.tw

Contact Summer Academy directly:

TAS Summer Academy website