Truly Great Education Goes Beyond the Classroom
While some children are eager to participate and some may be hesitant, the supportive RCDS faculty encourages students to break out of their comfort zone. Whether it’s performing in one of 25+ Plays produced each year, or learning to think on your feet during debate, RCDS co-curricular activities are designed for students to discover talents and passions and hone new skills.
The Co-curricular Activities offered at RCDS provide some of the best opportunities to develop life skills, foster talents, cement friendships and create memories.
Lower School (Grades 2-4) Co-curricular Activities:
• Band
• Chorus
• Drama
• Chess
• Band
• Chorus
• Drama
• Chess
• Minecraft
• Robotics & Coding
Upper School (Grades 5-8) Co-curricular Activities:
• Drama
• Band
• Girls Chorus
• Boys Chorus
• Forensics
• Model UN
• Debate
Upper School (Grades 5-8) Co-curricular Activities:
• Drama
• Band
• Girls Chorus
• Boys Chorus
• Forensics
• Model UN
• Debate
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![Student Named “Best Delegate” for Third Year in a Row at Model UN Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670600196/rumson/uovrq6mo5qgzknzfheqg/MODEL-UN-22-WEBcopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670600196/rumson/uovrq6mo5qgzknzfheqg/MODEL-UN-22-WEBcopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670600196/rumson/uovrq6mo5qgzknzfheqg/MODEL-UN-22-WEBcopy.jpg","width":517}])
![Once Again, Students Conquer National Latin Exam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652626043/rumson/efeaxqlhdhesoxctbwkk/NLE-PERFECT-SCORES-WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652626043/rumson/efeaxqlhdhesoxctbwkk/NLE-PERFECT-SCORES-WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652626043/rumson/efeaxqlhdhesoxctbwkk/NLE-PERFECT-SCORES-WEB.jpg","width":517}])
![Lower School student poses for photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651173346/rumson/pjt92yqwzuj4ugoyylyu/RCDS-Grant-Chin-WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651173346/rumson/pjt92yqwzuj4ugoyylyu/RCDS-Grant-Chin-WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651173346/rumson/pjt92yqwzuj4ugoyylyu/RCDS-Grant-Chin-WEB.jpg","width":517}])
![Gators Bring the Heat to Winter Sports Season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646249083/rumson/udeh0cpptafxy3ojulvd/ATHLETICS-WEB-HOCKEYcopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646249083/rumson/udeh0cpptafxy3ojulvd/ATHLETICS-WEB-HOCKEYcopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646249083/rumson/udeh0cpptafxy3ojulvd/ATHLETICS-WEB-HOCKEYcopy.jpg","width":517}])
![RCDS Student-Athletes Win On and Off the Field]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638820197/rumson/syrndgrotaeexbvkp15x/ATHLETICS-WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638820197/rumson/syrndgrotaeexbvkp15x/ATHLETICS-WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1638820197/rumson/syrndgrotaeexbvkp15x/ATHLETICS-WEB.jpg","width":517}])
![Students Earn Recognition for National Latin Exam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621529355/rumson/bgvt7tn2qnrvfg4pxyhr/8th-Grade-LATIN-AWARDS-WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621529355/rumson/bgvt7tn2qnrvfg4pxyhr/8th-Grade-LATIN-AWARDS-WEB.jpg","width":475}])
- Signature Academics
![Students Secure Top Awards at Model UN Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620651430/rumson/cn11o2m5x8pigljrdfz8/MODEL-UN-21-WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620651430/rumson/cn11o2m5x8pigljrdfz8/MODEL-UN-21-WEB.jpg","width":475}])
![Latin Award and Certificate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589566799/rumson/jcvrs4pm7hux6vpor0n5/LATIN-AWARDS-2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589566799/rumson/jcvrs4pm7hux6vpor0n5/LATIN-AWARDS-2020.jpg","width":360}])
![RCDS boys and girls basketball teams pose with Championship trophies.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583861734/rumson/n3g2h8r8og8z6lhnj6os/BBALL-CHAMPS-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583861734/rumson/n3g2h8r8og8z6lhnj6os/BBALL-CHAMPS-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583861734/rumson/n3g2h8r8og8z6lhnj6os/BBALL-CHAMPS-2.jpg","width":514}])
![RCDS students pose with trophies after Debate Tournament.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578496857/rumson/fywgub89nvnsfa6dxntc/DEBATE-TOURN-2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578496857/rumson/fywgub89nvnsfa6dxntc/DEBATE-TOURN-2019.jpg","width":360}])
![RCDS 2019 Model UN team poses with awards.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575919861/rumson/a2m8r5np3uv3cwvdwnnh/MODEL-UN-NEWS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575919861/rumson/a2m8r5np3uv3cwvdwnnh/MODEL-UN-NEWS.jpg","width":360}])
![Head of School Jayne Geiger accepts an award at NJAIS podium.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575571161/rumson/cxi8lr2hl3pu9cz6yavz/JAYNE-AWARD.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575571161/rumson/cxi8lr2hl3pu9cz6yavz/JAYNE-AWARD.jpg","width":360}])
