Clubs & Extracurriculars

Discover. Create. Lead

At Sunset Vista, creativity and innovation extend far beyond the classroom. Our clubs and extracurricular programs give students the chance to explore technology, engineering, design, and creative problem-solving in fun, hands-on ways. Whether your child loves coding, robotics, or crafting their own projects, there is a place for them to explore their interests and bring their ideas to life.

Related Arts & Electives

• Verizon Innovative Learning Lab (VILS) – Offered to all students in grades 6–8, this program—created in partnership with Arizona State University—gives students access to immersive technology, coding, and digital design experiences.

  • 6th Grade: Exploratory introduction through the tech/media class

  • 7th & 8th Grades: Elective course offering focused on coding, 3D printing, and virtual reality

  • Students learn to build and program video games, code 3D models, and explore emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics.

• K–3 Computer Foundations – Students build essential digital literacy skills and apply them in classroom projects and assignments.

• 4–5 Immersive Media & 7–8 AI/Robotics (VILS Curriculum) – Students expand their learning through immersive media, coding, and robotics using tools like Little Bits, Merge Cubes, and Spheros.

• Makerspace Engineering – Students engage in the engineering design process through hands-on, project-based learning. Using picture books and the 5E Science Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate), they design, build, and refine creative solutions with access to Lego tables, robotics kits, and a wide range of STEM materials.

Mosaic Clubs & After-School Programs

• Verizon Innovative Learning Lab Club – Offered twice per week, this after-school club gives students extended access to the lab to continue developing their skills in coding, robotics, and digital innovation.

• Low-Tech Maker Club – A creative space where students explore crafting, crochet, and design. Students showcase their handmade projects during school TECH Night and district events.

• Girls Who Code (2nd Quarter) – Encourages girls to explore computer science, coding, and leadership in STEM fields.

• Yearbook Club (1st & 2nd Quarters) – Students design and produce the annual yearbook, learning photography, layout, and digital publishing.

• Tech Club (2nd Quarter) – Focused on technology exploration, digital projects, and supporting campus tech initiatives.

• Lego Club (2nd Quarter) – Encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through engineering and design challenges.

At Sunset Vista, every club and activity sparks imagination and empowers students to create, code, and innovate their futures.