Edgemont PTA After School Clubs – Winter 2015 Dear Families, Welcome to the winter session of the PTA’s After School Clubs! As the weather grows colder, we’re looking forward to activities that will keep our kids warm, cozy and engaged indoors. We have a roster that includes some fantastic new clubs that we think our clubbers will love, like Woodworking at both schools, Let’s Dance, 3D Minecraft Animation, and Storybook Workshop at Greenville, and Racing Academy Jr., Musical Theater, Computer Programming, and Inventions-n-Concoctions at Seely Place. Of course, we’re bringing back several familiar favorites as well, so we hope every student will find a place in our programming! Don’t forget – we’re now operating on a first come, first served basis. To be sure you’ll secure a spot for your child in our clubs, we recommend registering as soon as our Eventbrite site opens on Monday, November 24th at 6pm. We hope you all found our new Eventbrite registration system and the additions of our Teacher’s Aides to our team easier and more convenient this fall. We are continually improving and value all comments or suggestions you may wish so share. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with any feedback. Happy Clubbing, The After School Clubs Team *As a reminder, the After School Clubs program is organized and administered by the Edgemont Elementary PTA and is not affiliated with the Edgemont School District. Please remember that in order to participate in this program, your PTA Membership Dues must already be paid. Winter 2015 After School Clubs Club Grade School Teacher Fee Monday Yoga K-2 GV Yoga Haven $205.00 3:15 Jewelry & Beading K-6 GV Beadz of Larchmont $265.00 Intro to Game Programming 1-3 GV The Digital Arts Experience $295.00 Global Doctors In Training 3-6 GV Level Up Village $310.00 Chess K-6 SP Nat’l Scholastic Chess Foundation $195.00 Musical Theater K-4 SP Applause Westchester $270.00 Chinese Painting K-4 SP Jerry Fu $195.00 Homework Club 1-4 SP Carla Manzo & Antonietta Queralt $195.00 Racing Academy Junior1 3-6 SP Discover Camp $230.00 Let’s Crochet! 3-6 SP Stephanie Bruno $210.00 Tuesday Jr. Engineer Explorers K-2 GV Engineering for Kids $245.00 3:15 Amazing Lego Animals K-2 GV Bricks 4 Kidz $220.00 Doll Making 1-3 GV Evelyn Eidelberg $245.00 Piano Club2 1-6 GV Kathleen Calnon $210.00 Secret Agent Lab K-2 SP Mad Science of Westchester $245.00 Art Medley K-2 SP Kim Kilcoyne $210.00 Computer Programming 1-3 SP Aubrey Graf-Daniels $195.00 Making Music with Mr. Peace 1-5 SP Jeremie Peace $195.00 Piano Club 1-6 SP John Bailey $215.00 Sew Much Fun3 3-6 SP Kate Perri Designs $200.00 Electronic Racing Games 3-6 SP Engineering for Kids $245.00 Wednesday Wild in Winter K-2 GV The Nature of Things $210.00 3:15 Woodworking K-2 GV Discover Camp $250.00 Piano Club4 1-6 GV Kathleen Calnon $210.00 Percussion Club 4-6 GV Ron Vincent $225.00 American Adventures K-3 SP Brick Kids $205.00 Yoga K-3 SP Yoga Haven $225.00 Young Writers’ Club5 1-3 SP Deborah Mumford & Jessica Leonard $205.00 Piano Club 1-6 SP John Bailey $215.00 Duct Tape Shop 3-6 SP Evelyn Eidelberg $245.00 Computer Music w/ Mr. Peace 3-6 SP Jeremie Peace $195.00 Thursday Storybook Workshop K-2 GV Laura Scott $245.00 3:15 Adventures in Art K-2 GV KidzArt $220.00 Fashion Institute 1-6 GV Emily Gosweiler $225.00 Drama6 3-6 GV David Neilsen $245.00 3D Minecraft Animation 4-6 GV The Digital Arts Experience $295.00 Behind the Magic K-2 SP Seth Dale $205.00 Kids at Art K-2 SP Stephanie Bruno $210.00 Woodworking K-2 SP Discover Camp $250.00 In the Kitchen 1-6 SP Amalia Greco $245.00 Piano Club 1-6 SP John Bailey $215.00 Drawing 3-6 SP Kim Kilcoyne $210.00 Computer Programming 4-6 SP Aubrey Graf-Daniels $195.00 4:20 Piano Club 1-6 SP John Bailey $215.00 Club Grade School Teacher Fee Friday The Winter Kitchen K-2 GV Kids R Cookin’ $225.00 3:15 Secret Agent Lab K-2 GV Mad Science of Westchester $245.00 Chess K-6 GV Nat’l Scholastic Chess Foundation $195.00 Engineering of Medieval Times 3-6 GV Engineering for Kids $245.00 Jr. Pirate Engineers K-2 SP Engineering for Kids $245.00 Inventions-n-Concoctions K-2 SP Art-n-Orbit $275.00 Spanish Language K-2 SP Ximena Arinez $195.00 Comedy Improv 3-6 SP David Neilsen $210.00 3D Printing & Design 3-6 SP The Digital Arts Experience $250.00 Percussion Club 4-6 SP Ron Vincent $205.00 1 Racing Academy Junior meets for 8 weeks: Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16. No class Jan 5, 19, Feb 16. 2 Piano Club at GV runs from 3:00-4:00. 3 Sew Much Fun meets for 9 weeks: Jan 6, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17. No class Jan 13, Feb 17. 4 Piano Club at GV runs from 3:00-4:00. 5 Young Writers’ Club runs from 3:15-4:30 for 8 weeks: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 25, Mar 4. No class Feb 18, Mar 11, 18. 6 Drama runs from 3:15-4:30. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Club Dates Club Dates Club Dates Club Dates Club Dates Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 No Class Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 No Class Jan 30 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 No Class Feb 16 No Class Feb 17 No Class Feb 18 No Class Feb 19 No Class Feb 20 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20 Monday Monday Club Dates: Jan. 5, 12, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9,16 No Class: Jan. 19 & Feb. 16 GREENVILLE Yoga Mon. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV Yoga Haven Fee: $205.00 APR Through the playful exploration of yoga, in a safe and positive environment, children will engage in developmentally appropriate yoga poses, games, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. They will gain self-awareness, unleash their creativity and develop their self-expression. Build strength, flexibility and focus, and have fun doing it! Jewelry & Beading Mon. 3:15-4:15/K-6 GV Beadz of Larchmont Fee: $265.00 Room TBA Become your own jewelry designer and create one-of-a-kind pieces that will look like they came from a store. Each week, students will create a new piece of jewelry or accessory item to take home including, necklaces, rings, bracelets and hair accessories. Like designers, they will choose from an amazing selection of hot colors, textures and unique beads, pendants, crystals and charms to create their masterpieces. *Fee includes all high quality supplies used in weekly projects. Intro to Game Programming Mon. 3:15-4:15/1-3 GV Digital Arts Entertainment Fee: $295.00 Mobile Lab With the right tools, anyone can learn basic computer programming and create their own video games. In this class, kids will be introduced to Scratch, an amazing visual programming language. With Scratch, new video game designers will drag bricks into their digital workspaces to create their own unique animated stories, interactive art and games that they will be able to share! Students will have the ideal environment to develop this new skill, as this class will take place in a brand new, state-of-the-art mobile lab, where each student will have his or her own computer. Global Doctors in Training Mon. 3:15-4:15/3-6 GV Level Up Village Fee: $310.00 Room TBA Learn about human body systems and disease from the pros! After its phenomenal success at Seely Place, we bring this class to Greenville so students can embark on an exploration of the insides of a frog, grasshopper, earthworm, snake, shark and more through individual, guided dissections. Our “doctors in training” wield their own scalpels and even learn how to grow bacteria! This hands-on biology class encourages inquisitive minds and ignites a love for the scientific process. SEELY PLACE Chess Mon. 3:15-4:15/K-6 SP Nat'l Scholastic Chess Foundation Fee: $195.00 Library/Library Annex Come one, come all! Chess class is for all skill levels, in all grades. Multiple teachers will be on hand, and students will be taught and paired according to ability. From the very beginner to the advanced, all are welcome to enjoy the wonderful game of Chess. Musical Theater Mon. 3:15-4:15/K-4 SP Applause Westchester Fee: $270.00 APR Let Broadway performers introduce your child to musical theater! Each week, your child will get to take part in acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, articulation and performance skills. Students, accompanied by a pianist, will work as a cast throughout the session on a musical production number. At the end of the session, parents are invited to enjoy an open house performance. Here’s a chance for your child to strut their stuff! Chinese Painting Mon. 3:15-4:15/K-4 SP Jerry Fu Fee: $195.00 Art Room This is a fun and imaginative art program that simultaneously emphasizes creativity and control. Mr. Fu will introduce students to painting from various traditions of the Chinese art world, including scenery, impression, finery and calligraphy. Students will have and array of exciting examples to use as inspiration for their own works. Homework Club Mon. 3:15-4:15/1-4 SP Carla Manzo & Antonietta Queralt Fee: $195.00 Room 217 Homework can help children develop habits of mind – like time management, organization and problem solving. Giving your children the proper tools to tackle homework successfully will serve them well as they proceed through school. This club will provide a structured environment for students to complete their homework. A snack will be provided. Racing Academy Junior Mon. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP Discover Camp Fee: $230.00 Room 219 Learning how to follow instruction manuals and staying organized is an extremely valuable skill. Your children will build a series of motorized model cars over several weeks and then compete in racing competitions. Each kit contains about 50 parts and takes patience to complete. The concept of variables is introduced to explain the speed difference between cars. This class runs for 8 weeks: Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16. No class Jan 5, 19, Feb 16. Let’s Crochet! Mon. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP Stephanie Bruno Fee: $210.00 Room 216 In this class, Do-It-Yourself-ers will experiment with yarn and study the art of crochet. They will learn the way to hold a crochet hook, the chain stitch, single crochet and turning at the end of the row. This session they’ll be keeping warm by making hats, slippers and fingerless gloves on a loom. They’ll be hooked! Tuesday Tuesday Club Dates: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17 No Class: Feb. 17 GREENVILLE Jr. Engineer Explorers Tues. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV Engineering for Kids Fee: $245.00 Room TBA This program introduces our youngest engineers to the basic concepts of engineering from a variety of fields. Through an open and focused exploration, children will tackle a number of projects that will pique their curiosity and motivate them to design and build workable solutions. Projects will include: Rubber Band Helicopters (Aerospace Engineering), Presto-Chango Dough (Chemical Engineering) and The Eggcellent Drop (Mechanical Engineering). Amazing Lego Animals Tues. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV Bricks 4 Kidz Fee: $220.00 Library It’s a zoo in here! This class is sure to delight kids who love the creepies and the crawlies. We’ll be building models of snakes, insects, mammals and more. Each week we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we build, from the chameleon that changes colors to the seal model that waddles across the table. Students will love these moving models that celebrate the wonders of the animal kingdom. Doll Making Tues. 3:15-4:15/1-3 GV Evelyn Eidelberg Fee: 245.00 Room TBA If you enjoy dolls, you will love this class! The magic of doll making is a true art form. Each week you will create a new doll or an adorable outfit/accessory for your doll to wear. In this unique class, creativity will be encouraged and students will custom- make their dolls using cloth, wood and plastic materials. Students will learn how to use jewels, yarn, ribbon, paint and fabric to make their creations come to life. Each doll will be different, but all will be wonderful! Piano Club Tues. 3:00-4:00/1-6 GV Kathleen Calnon Fee: $210.00 Music Room This class offers an introduction to the world of music through the development of piano skills. Students will learn basic music notation, harmony, rhythm and song form while practicing solo repertoire. Beginners and returning students are all welcome to attend and all students will perform in a recital at the end of the session. Please note that access to a keyboard/piano at home is required as your child will be asked to practice outside of the classroom. SEELY PLACE Secret Agent Lab Tues. 3:15-4:15/K-2 SP Mad Science of Westchester Fee: $245.00 Room 101 Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. You will probe the science of tracking as you stamp out scenarios and uncover codes in this class. Some of the weekly topics in this session include: Crime Lab, Cracking the Case, The Science of Security, Agent Undercover, Sleuths on the Scene, Funky Forensics, Spy Academy, Junior Detectives, Discover Detection and Whodunit? Art Medley Tues. 3:15-4:15/K-2 SP Kim Kilcoyne Fee: $210.00 Art Room Get ready to unleash your imagination and creativity – Art Medley is back! Students will explore mixed media, using a variety of techniques including beading, print making and sculpting to express themselves. Computer Programming Tues. 3:15-4:15/1-3 SP Aubrey Graf-Daniels Fee: $195.00 Library Students will create computer programs through exercises like jigsaw puzzles and mazes, where they help an Angry Bird get to the Pig or help a Zombie find a Plant! We will investigate different problem-solving techniques, learn about Internet safety and keyboarding skills, all while having FUN! By the end of this course, students create their very own custom game or story to share. Students must bring ear-buds to each class. Making Music with Mr. Peace Tues. 3:15-4:15/1-5 SP Jeremie Peace Fee: $195.00 Music Room Children in this club will get to explore all the instruments in the music classroom and be given the opportunity to create and record music as a group. Students are encouraged to sign-up with friends. They will work alone, in small groups and as an ensemble. A final audio CD of music created will be given to each participant. Part of the hour will also be spent on the school computers, using Groovy Music and other music software. Older participants can choose to spend more of the hour using the computers. Piano Club Tues. 3:15-4:15/1-6 SP John Bailey Fee: $215.00 Room 002 This class offers an introduction to the world of music through the development of piano skills. Students will learn basic music notation, harmony, rhythm and song form while practicing solo repertoire. Beginners and returning students are all welcome to attend, and all students will perform in a recital at the end of the session. Please note that access to a keyboard/piano at home is required as your child will be asked to practice outside of the classroom. Sew Much Fun Tues. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP Kate Perri Designs Fee: $200.00 Room 210 Welcome to the wonderful world of hand sewing! Young stitchers will learn basic sewing skills, including cutting, pinning, sewing buttons, stitching and embroidery. Over the course of the session, students will complete and take home a variety of projects, such as stuffed monsters & critters and valentines from felt, fleece and cotton. They’ll learn a great life skill and have fun doing it! This class runs for 9 weeks: Jan 6, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17. No class Jan 13, Feb 17. Electronic Racing Games Tues. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP Engineering for Kids Fee: $245.00 Room 203 During the Electronic Game Design Racing classes, students will use Multimedia Fusion 2® to create their own video game. Students design a racetrack, race cars and an environment in which their cars compete. At the end of the class, students will take home a copy of the game they create. Wednesday Wednesday Club Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18 No Class: Feb. 18 GREENVILLE Wild in Winter Wed. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV The Nature of Things Fee: $210.00 Room TBA How do animals spend the winter? While the cold winds are blowing outside, come to this cozy class to find out. Meet some animal friends and learn the different ways they cope when freezing temperatures and other hostile conditions require them to use strategies from their winter toolboxes to survive. Woodworking Wed. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV Discover Camp Fee: $250.00 Room TBA This class was developed to introduce children to the use of hand tools, safety equipment and the assembly of wood projects. Students will learn various woodworking techniques. As they gain experience, they will acquire confidence and useful do-it- yourself skills. All will go home with well-constructed, nicely finished projects. These projects are designed to introduce skills and knowledge of woodworking and will include a key holder, napkin caddy, car and more. Piano Club Wed. 3:00-4:00/1-6 GV Kathleen Calnon Fee: $210.00 Music Room This class offers an introduction to the world of music through the development of piano skills. Students will learn basic music notation, harmony, rhythm and song form while practicing solo repertoire. Beginners and returning students are all welcome to attend and all students will perform in a recital at the end of the session. Please note that access to a keyboard/piano at home is required as your child will be asked to practice outside of the classroom. Percussion Club Wed. 3:15-4:15/4-6 GV Ron Vincent Fee: $225.00 Band Room Who’s got the beat? Students will receive an introduction to rhythmic performance through instrumental exploration. They will learn to play conga drums, djembe, bongos and an array of hand held instruments. Studies will include Afro Cuban, Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms. SEELY PLACE American Adventures Wed. 3:15-4:15/K-3 SP Brick Kids Fee: $205.00 Room 106 Road trip! Join the minifigs as they build and Alaskan outpost and view polar bears, fly over a volcano in Hawaii, balloon ride over the Grand Canyon in Arizona, surf the California coast and more! Our minifigs have never had so much fun! Go on this adventure with them as they tour the United States and learn about the places they visit along the way. Yoga Wed. 3:15-4:15/K-3 SP Yoga Haven Fee: $225.00 APR Through the playful exploration of yoga, in a safe and positive environment, children will engage in developmentally appropriate yoga poses, games, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. They will gain self-awareness, unleash their creativity and develop their self-expression. Build strength, flexibility and focus, and have fun doing it! Young Writers’ Club Wed. 3:15-4:30/1-3 SP Deborah Mumford & Jessica Leonard Fee: $205.00 Room 107 This class will run from 3:15-4:30 for 8 weeks: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 25, Mar 4. No class Feb 18, Mar 11, 18. Join Seely’s Ms. Leonard and Dr. Mumford as they introduce fairy tales and adventure stories and write a few of your own with the help of two creative teachers! We will write, eat and create projects that accompany our stories. Final class day will be a showcase for family and friends to hear our finished pieces. Piano Club Wed. 3:15-4:15/1-6 SP John Bailey Fee: $215.00 Room 002 This class offers an introduction to the world of music through the development of piano skills. Students will learn basic music notation, harmony, rhythm and song form while practicing solo repertoire. Beginners and returning students are all welcome to attend and all students will perform in a recital at the end of the session. Please note that access to a keyboard/piano at home is required as your child will be asked to practice outside of the classroom. Duct Tape Shop Wed. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP Evelyn Eidelberg Fee: $245.00 Room 218 Do-It-Yourself-ers will be delighted to know that duct tape can be used to do more than just close a package. It can be used to make a variety of fun, useful and beautiful handmade crafts. Each week, students will make and take home things made from lots of crazy colored duct tape – belts, lunch bags, animals, school supplies and more! Computer Music with Mr. Peace Wed. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP Jeremie Peace Fee: $195.00 Music Room Come explore music technology in Mr. Peace’s music classroom, using school computers, iPads, and Apple computers. Students work at their own pace, with guidance from Mr. Peace, choosing from several educational music programs like Garageband and Groovy and websites such as QuaverMusic and Noteflight. They can choose to play music games, create music with loop-based software or write and hear compositions using traditional notation. Each hour ends with an opportunity to share creations with others and then play Nintendo Wii music games! Thursday Thursday Club Dates: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 No Class: Feb. 19 GREENVILLE Storybook Workshop Thurs. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV Laura Scott Fee: $245.00 Room TBA In this workshop, budding authors do much more than just sit quietly and write. Each week we explore a new genre of writing – silly, spooky, writing from the perspective of a pet, and even poetry. We will brainstorm plots, act out characters and experiment with dialogue through imaginative exercises. We will also experiment with illustration, using pencils, stencils, watercolor, collage and other media, to create art for every story. Students finish the class with their own collections of illustrated stories, complete with cover art. Adventures in Art Thurs. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV KidzArt Fee: $220.00 Art Room Join KidzArt for a brand NEW session with all new projects and mediums. This innovative drawing-based educational program lays the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of the arts and creative life. During the winter term, students will create a printmaking piece, an abstract sculpture, a flair pen painting and several other works of art! Fashion Institute Thurs. 3:15-4:15/1-6 GV Emily Gosweiler Fee: $225.00 Room TBA How amazing would it be for someone to come up to you and tell you “I love your shirt” – after you had designed and made that shirt yourself? This class is a laboratory where you can experiment with fashion and finally make the clothes that YOU want to wear! You will make t-shirts, hats and bags, and turn clothes from home into brand new, fun creations. Drama Thurs. 3:15-4:30/3-6 GV David Neilsen Fee: $245.00 APR Break a leg! Students will form their own acting company and sharpen performance skills by working on and preparing a short, humorous play based on classic stories like Robin Hood, The Three Musketeers and King Arthur. At the end of the session, budding thespians will showcase their production for family members in what is sure to be a memorable experience for all. 3D Minecraft Animation Thurs. 3:15-4:15/4-6 GV The Digital Arts Experience Fee: $295.00 Mobile Lab In this class, students will learn how to create 3D animations and renders from Minecraft! They will export their characters or environments and import them into Blender – an open sourced 3D Animation program. From there, they will learn to use Blender’s powerful editing tools to create unique textures, poses and more. The foundation students build in this class will be the first step toward acquiring the same tools and techniques used by the animators of such movies as Ice Age and Kung Fu Panda! SEELY PLACE Behind the Magic Thurs. 3:15-4:15/K-2 SP Seth Dale Fee: $205.00 Room 110 Join us for an “All Access Pass” into the world of magic! Each class, aspiring Houdinis will have the chance to peer behind the curtain and learn the secrets of some great magic tricks that will leave their friends amazed! Kids at Art Thurs. 3:15-4:15/K-2 SP Stephanie Bruno Fee: $210.00 Room 109 This class offers an exciting adventure in drawing, crafting and painting. Each week a new art material or theme will be introduced for students to explore. Our artists are encouraged to use their creativity, to experiment with materials and create unique artworks, while combining learned artistic techniques with their imaginations. They will bring home their masterpieces to share with the family. The possibilities are endless! Woodworking Thurs. 3:15-4:15/K-2 SP Discover Camp Fee: $250.00 Room 101 This class was developed to introduce children to the use of hand tools, safety equipment and the assembly of wood projects. Students will learn various woodworking techniques. As they gain experience, they will acquire confidence and useful do-it- yourself skills. All will go home with well-constructed, nicely finished projects. These projects are designed to introduce skills and knowledge of woodworking and will include a key holder, napkin caddy, car and more. In the Kitchen Thurs. 3:15-4:15/1-6 SP Chef Central’s Amalia Greco Fee: $245.00 Room 221 Fun edible projects will encourage and develop your child’s confidence in the kitchen. Recipes that will be completed and brought home include: Panini sandwiches, cupcake decorating, vegetable sushi, minestrone soup, lasagna and chocolate chip cookies in a cup! Piano Club Thurs. 3:15 OR 4:20*/1-6 SP John Bailey Fee: $215.00 Room 002 This class offers an introduction to the world of music through the development of piano skills. Students will learn basic music notation, harmony, rhythm and song form while practicing solo repertoire. Beginners and returning students are all welcome to attend and all students will perform in a recital at the end of the session. Please note that access to a keyboard/piano at home is required as your child will be asked to practice outside of the classroom. * We cannot offer supervision after 3:15. Parents are responsible for their children between 3:15 and the start of 4:20 Piano Club. Drawing Thurs. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP Kim Kilcoyne Fee: $210.00 Art Room This class invites artists to unlock their imaginations and creativity and embark on a process of visual discovery. Students will undertake a number of artistic studies, from nature and animals to cartooning. The class will survey a variety of techniques and employ various materials, including charcoal, pen & ink and markers. Computer Programming Thurs. 3:15-4:15/4-6 SP Aubrey Graf-Daniels Fee: $195.00 Library Students will create detailed programs with loops and conditionals by producing mazes in order to get popular gaming characters to the end, art projects by learning to create shapes and lines, and will learn how to debug existing programs. They will translate their names into binary and investigate different problem-solving techniques. By the end of the curriculum, students will create their own interactive games or stories they can share. Students must bring ear-buds to each class. Friday Friday Club Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20 No Class: Jan. 30, Feb. 20 GREENVILLE The Winter Kitchen Fri. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV Kids R Cookin’ Fee: $225.00 Room TBA Let’s warm up this season by whipping up some tasty delights that will fill our bellies. A sneak preview of the recipes we will prepare are: My First Lasagna, yellow squash muffins, healthy & happy cookies and blueberry oat squares, just to name a few. Our classes are hands-on and will impart skills that will last a lifetime. Secret Agent Lab Fri. 3:15-4:15/K-2 GV Mad Science of Westchester Fee: $245.00 Room TBA Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. You will probe the science of tracking as you stamp out scenarios and uncover codes in this class. Some of the weekly topics in this session include: Crime Lab, Cracking the Case, The Science of Security, Agent Undercover, Sleuths on the Scene, Funky Forensics, Spy Academy, Junior Detectives, Discover Detection and Whodunit? Chess Fri. 3:15-4:15/K-6 GV Nat'l Scholastic Chess Foundation Fee: $195.00 Library/Science Lab Come one, come all! Chess class is for all skill levels, in all grades. Multiple teachers will be on hand. Students will be taught and paired according to ability. From the very beginner to the advanced, all are welcome to enjoy the great game of Chess! Engineering of Medieval Times Fri. 3:15-4:15/3-6 GV Engineering for Kids Fee: $245.00 Room TBA Step back in time and discover the world of knights and castles, bitter feuds and epic battles. Our engineers will build infrastructure for their lands including bridges and towers, construct catapults to lay siege to others & take part in jousting games. SEELY PLACE Jr. Pirate Explorers Fri. 3:15-4:15/K-2 SP Engineering for Kids Fee: $245.00 Room 115 Being a pirate involves more than just swabbing the deck and digging for buried treasure. Pirates have to engineer ways to build their ship, load it up and sail around the world. Sometimes buried treasure isn’t found on an island, but in a dark cavern far below the ocean’s surface. In this class, students explorers industrial and marine engineering as they design their own boat and sails and devise ways to dive deep in the ocean to retrieve buried treasure! Inventions-n-Concoctions Fri. 3:15-4:15/K-2 SP Art-n-Orbit Fee: $275.00 Room 113 Art-n-Orbit is a unique art and science program that focuses on children’s creative spirit while they learn the fundamentals of art and science. We make our own exploding volcanoes, design light up spaceships, conduct fun science experiments and much, much more. Our hands on classes are both engaging and educational. Each week your children will leave with his/her own tailor-made project that is a source of accomplishment and joy. Many projects are created from fun recycled materials. Every class is a hands-on, engaging and educational adventure. Spanish Language Fri. 3:15-4:15/K-2 SP Ximena Arinez Fee: $195.00 Room 105 Hola Amigos! Did you know that learning a foreign language improves your cognitive development? Or that Spanish is the second most common language in the country, and spoken by approximately 35 million people? Or that it is easier for children than adults to learn a second language? Well, all this is true, so come and join us as we expose our students to this beautiful language and develop their communications skills. We welcome both students with some background in Spanish and those with none at all. Comedy Improv Fri. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP David Neilsen Fee: $210.00 Library Annex Do your kids think they're funny? Here's their chance to prove it! Students will learn the art of improvisational comedy through a series of ridiculously fun games that will nonetheless teach them stage presence, quick-thinking skills, teamwork and public speaking. Best of all, they will have an absolute blast the entire time! 3D Printing & Design Fri. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP The Digital Arts Experience Fee: $250.00 Room 206 3D Printing is changing the world and this course will provide a hands-on exploration of this incredible technology in the real world. Join Rob Kissner of The Digital Arts Experience to learn about the history of 3D printing and explore how it is changing health care, prosthetics, space travel and more! Using our Makerbot Replicator 2, you'll learn how to properly calibrate and safely operate a 3D printer. The remainder of the class will be spent on 3D modeling. Using both Tinkercad and Sketchup you'll learn how to create objects in 3D space and design your own objects. From phone cases to kitchen utensils, the sky is the limit as long as your object can be used in the real world! Percussion Club Fri. 3:15-4:15/3-6 SP Ron Vincent Fee: $205.00 Band Room Who’s got the beat? Students will receive an introduction to rhythmic performance through instrumental exploration. They will learn to play conga drums, djembe, bongos and an array of hand held instruments. Studies will include Afro Cuban, Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms.
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