Our ever-popular Children’s Etiquette program is back this October!
Beginning in September 2022, the Etiquette Program at The Saturday Club was re-launched and carries forward the tradition and legacy of cotillion and etiquette programs of years prior at The Saturday Club. Focusing on modern manners for social success, the program will be led by Mrs. Emily Krawzyk, 2025-2026 President and owner of Social Graces of the Main Line. For any questions, please reach out to etiquette@saturdayclub.org.
About Emily: Emily Krawzyk is the owner of Social Graces of the Main Line, which offers comprehensive services for those aiming to refine their dining and social skills, including table manners, communication and more. Emily is a graduate of Penn State University and Institut Villa Pierrefeu, Glion, Switzerland, which, as the last remaining Swiss finishing school, prepares its graduates for future business and societal interactions by ensuring that they are fully versed in the expectations and formalities of the modern multicultural business world. Mrs. Krawzyk has conducted numerous etiquette sessions since completing her education, most notable being her long-term role training Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity’s National Traveling Team and presenting seminars at the Alpha Xi Delta National Convention. In addition to her recurring role with Alpha Xi Delta, she has provided personalized etiquette education classes for adults, teens, and children, as well as group lessons for local businesses.
October 2025 Etiquette Program Details
Eligibility:
The Saturday Club’s Etiquette Program is open to boys and girls in 3rd through 6th grades as of October 2025.
Cost:
$265 per child
Price includes cost of Finale Dinner for student and one adult chaperone
Up to four (4) children per family may be registered; only parents/legal guardians may register children
Dress Code:
“Come As You Are” to the Oct 3rd, Oct 10th and Oct 24th classes.
Semi-Formal Dinner Attire to the Oct 26th Finale Dinner
collared shirts (boys); no denim; no sneakers
Etiquette Program Schedule
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Location: The Saturday Club clubhouse
117 W Wayne Ave Wayne, PA 19087
3rd/4th Grade: 5:30-6:30PM
5th/6th Grade: 7:00-8:00PM
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Location: The Saturday Club clubhouse
117 W Wayne Ave Wayne, PA 19087
3rd/4th Grade: 5:30-6:30PM
5th/6th Grade: 7:00-8:00PM
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Location: The Saturday Club clubhouse
117 W Wayne Ave Wayne, PA 19087
3rd/4th Grade: 5:30-6:30PM
5th/6th Grade: 7:00-8:00PM
*NOTE: An additional session may be scheduled from 4:00-5:00PM on each date, based on demand.
Finale Dinner (all grades):
The culmination of the October 2025 Etiquette Program will be a sit-down dinner, where the children will have the opportunity to showcase their table and social manners learned throughout the program! Semi-Formal Dinner Attire required; collared shirts (boys); no denim; no sneakers
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Location: TBD
All grades: 5:00 PM
Each child must be accompanied by one parent or guardian. Siblings may be accompanied by the same parent. The cost of the dinner for both the child(ren) and the parent is included in the cost of the program.
Etiquette Program Curriculum
The 4-week course will focus primarily on social and table manners, culminating with the formal Finale Dinner on Sunday October 26th, 2025.
3rd & 4th Graders:
Social Etiquette
- How to accept compliments
- How to share the spotlight
- How to use a social filter
- How to make a good first impression
- How to be a good friend
- How to be helpful
- How to be a grateful receiver of gifts
- Introduction skills
- Proper handshake
Dining Etiquette
- How to set a table
- How to order with a clear strong voice
- How to use a napkin
- Tricky foods – soup, spaghetti
- Passing and serving food
- Making choices and ordering from a menu
- Appropriate bites and proper chewing of food
- Quiet feet and hands at the table
- Dining at home vs. dining in public
5th & 6th Graders:
Social Etiquette
- How to properly introduce
- The proper way to extend and accept an invitation
- Courtesy in public places
- Conversation skills
- First Impressions
- Proper sitting and standing positions
- Thank you notes
- Cell phone manners
- Sportsmanship
Dining Etiquette
- Host/Guest responsibilities
- American vs. Continental utensil use
- Party foods – finger and buffet
- Entering and including others in conversation
- Appropriate table conversation
- How to treat servers with respect and courtesy
- Use of each utensil – including proper holding, cutting and resting positions
- How to properly set a table
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