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Zoo Crew
Zoo Crew is one of the oldest clubs on campus. It has a three fold purpose: educate our students about animals and their environment; awareness of the world around us; and the responsibility of maintaining our animal collection in the Science Lab. Zoo Crew members help care for our animal collection, and they earn money to support our own animals as well as a philanthropy. This club is open to all students in third through sixth grade who fill out an application, with the permission of their teacher and parents. We meet every Wednesday at 11:30 in the MUR. Mrs. Ewing is the advisor.

Band
Beginning Band if for students in grades 4-6, and Intermediate Band is for grades 5-6.  After school band takes place at Ashley Falls, from October through May.  Instruments available include: flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone and percussion.  Performances will be held throughout the school year.  For more information or for payment options, please call Bertrand's Music at 858-780-1812.

Chorus
The CDM fall Chorus is open to all 5th and 6th Grade students who love to sing! The NEW winter Chorus is open to 3rd and 4th Grade students who love to sing! The Chorus meets on Thursdays from 11:30 – 11:55 on the stage in the MUR.  The Chorus performs at school and around the community. Mrs. Peck is the director.

Student Council
Elected officers in grades 4, 5 and 6 meet in the Science Lab every Wednesday at 11:45. Student council meetings, including room representatives from grades 3-6, are scheduled the last Wednesday of each month at 11:45 in the Library. Mrs. Dugger is the advisor.

Art Clubs
The fall Art Club for grades 4-6 meets every Monday and every Thursday for grades 1-3 at 11:55 a.m. as a "drop-in" format, meaning students do not need to commit to attending every week. Students should eat their lunch in the amphitheater and then come to the art room. Mrs. Intravaia will have projects ready to inspire the young artist!

The winter (January-March) and spring (April-June) art clubs meet as follows: Mondays, grades 1-3 and Thursdays, grades 4-6.

24 Math Club
The 24 Math Club begins in January. It is open to any student who enjoys math challenges in a game format. This club meets every Friday in the Science Lab at 11:30. Students work at their own pace working through eleven levels of play. Mathematics is the science and language of patterns. By looking for patterns to make 24 we excel at the 24 game and at math. Mrs. Dugger, Mrs. Hays, and Mrs. Francis are the advisors.

Keyboard Central
Keyboard Central is the place for all 4th through 6th grade students who want to hone their keyboarding skills. Students are invited to the technology lab each Tuesday during lunch recess to practice. Ms. Wolfertz is the advisor.

Tech Club
Students who would like extra help using technology for a classroom project or a school event are invited to the technology lab each Tuesday during lunch recess. This club is open to 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. Ms. Wolfertz is the advisor.

KCDM Tech Crew
Sixth grade students may submit an application for the KCDM Tech Crew in September. Crewmembers play a crucial role in the production of CDM’s daily live broadcast. Students perform the following duties between 10:10-10:30 a.m. each day: setting up the tech equipment, operating the equipment during the show, and breaking down the equipment. Students will work on a four-member team for about three to five weeks. Tech crew positions are available to all who apply. Mrs. Wolfertz is the advisor.

KCDM Tech Directors
Each year, three students are selected from the KCDM Tech Crew to direct our daily broadcast. Tech Director duties include setting up broadcast content and equipment, training crewmembers, directing daily live broadcasts, and sharing ideas and research to enhance our program. Tech Directors meet daily at 10:00 a.m. and occasional lunch recesses. Directors are selected through an application process. Ms. Wolfertz is the advisor.

Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol is for all interested fifth and sixth grade students. Students meet every Wednesday at 10:00 with Mrs. Chun and Mrs. Carpenter.

Cesar Chavez
The Cesar Chavez Service Learning Group will meet every Friday through March. Chavista members will promote the 10 values of Cesar Chavez, participate in service learning projects, build and play frame drums, and plan and implement the annual CDM Cesar Chavez Day Fiesta at the end of March. We hope to take a spring field trip to participate with other Chavistas from San Diego County schools.

Science Field Day
During the month of February, all fourth, fifth and sixth grade students can try-out and train to participate on our Science Field Day Team. CDM’s team will compete against other science teams in San Diego. Some students will be selected to have their photograph in the yearbook. Linda Dugger is the advisor.

Robotics Club

Open to 6th graders year round and to 5th graders beginning in the spring, this club offers the opportunity for students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and creative environment, while learning to design, program, and control functional models that carry out life-like automated tasks. Participants must apply and space is limited. Ms. Wolfertz is the advisor.

Producers’ Club
Lights! Camera! Action! Students in the Producers’ Club have the opportunity to explore the video production cycle from initial brainstorming through the editing process. Students will create scripts and storyboard, manipulate audio and video equipment, and explore editing practices and techniques. This club meets every Friday in the technology lab. Participants must apply and space is limited. Ms. Wolfertz is the advisor.