Classes for College for Kids

Kindergarten

Krafts for Kids (MTWTh)
Kids will bring home at least 10 projects. Students will be able to work with paint, weaving, beads, glitter and more! Some projects include bookmarks, pens, necklaces, games, bead art, magnets and a painting. Be sure to bring an old shirt for painting to keep clothes clean.

Tell Me A Story (MTWTh)
Learn how to become an effective storyteller by using props, puppets and multimedia effects. We will look at what makes a good story and how to build it into something that lasts forever! Be ready to be creative and a masterful puppet maker.

Grades 1 & 2

Chemistry (MTWTh)
Observe, experiment and research! Separate liquid from a solid, find out about the colors in ink, and grow a large crystal. Recover water from a colored solution; study the strange behavior of starch and water.

Creative Art (MTWTh)
Do you enjoy hands-on activities, being creative and having fun? Join us for a week of exciting art workshops aimed at releasing your inner Picasso! Let your imagination run wild as you learn how to create paper mache, make homemade jewelry, design clay pots, and more.

Grossology (MTWTh)
Sometimes science is really gross. Have you ever wondered about slimy boogers or stinky burps? Tooth decay or spit? We will explore these and other topics together. Join us for a truly disgusting experience. (Only 12:30 p.m.)

Insects and Their Relatives (MTWTh)
Come and have some fun learning about the insects that live around you. Bring some friends with you to enjoy the adventure! Explore different habitats and see where insects live. Weather permitting, every day we will be outside collecting and examining what we catch. We will identify all the insects we catch and create a collection!

Kids in the Kitchen (MTWTh)
Calling all friendly chefs! If you like to bake, mix and explore in the kitchen, this is the place for you! Students will learn to read a recipe, measure and bake up a storm. Taste-testing is also a must!

The Art of Ventriloquism (MTWTh)
Do you like to be the center of attention? Do you enjoy making other people laugh? Do you know any funny jokes? How would you like to put your sense of humor to work with a dummy? This class will help you learn how to do ventriloquism, which is the art of talking without moving your lips. We will also make our own puppets, write skits and put on a performance with our new talent. Optional: If you have a puppet with a mouth that can open and close, please bring it to the class.

Questions?

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Grades 3 & 4

Caves and Rivers (counts as two classes, meets MTWTh)
Have an outdoor adventure! Discover how caves are formed and why rivers are important. Then take a field trip to explore a real cave, canoe down a river! $10 fee includes canoe rental.

Cross the Great Wall of China (MT)
Students learn through a language lesson. Focus on practical oral communication skills including greetings, family members and names of foods. The program will engage the learners to discover cross-culture differences and some hands-on activities such as how to use chopsticks, paper cuttings and more.

Exploring Color (MT)
This class will explore color using paints. The colors created will be used to paint pictures and explore various methods of paint application using a wide variety of materials. Art principles will be explored and stressed in our work.

Living the Pioneer Life (MT)
Ever wanted to see what it was like to live like a pioneer? Learn how to make and eat delicious pioneer food, animal pin cushions and a variety of pioneer treasures. Play pioneer games and make toys that the pioneer children enjoyed playing with.

Rock Hounds (MT)
Become a Rock Hound through many hands-on activities. Start a rock collection, create a mosaic with rock chips, see how heat and pressure change crayons, find small fossils and paint a plaster cast of a real shark tooth!

Scrapbooking Superstars (MT)
Bring your favorite photos of family, friends, birthdays, vacations, sports, holidays, pets, etc. to create your very own scrapbook pages. Learn how to crop, mat and mount photos, write about your memories, and use fun paper, stickers, paper punches, stencils and more!

Creative Lettering (MT or WTh)
How would you like to be able to use your own, personally created lettering system on cards, posters or other creative projects? Well, this class will teach you the basics of lettering and design, help you to experiment with lettering styles, create your own personal lettering system, and then use your lettering system to create a beautifully designed greeting card. You will be the calligrapher of your own creative lettering style!

“Livin' la Vida Loca” (MT or WTh)
¡Hola amigos! Come join the fun and learn a little about Spanish culture along the way! Through games, artwork and scavenger hunts, we will learn basic Spanish words and take part in rich Spanish traditions such as piñata painting and maraca making! Vamos! (Let's go!)

Art Going Green (WTh)
This will be an adventure in art using recycled materials. The emphasis will be on creating with the material found while observing art principles of design, shape, line, colors and process. We will create notecards and paper, a weaving, three dimension object and collage.

Science in Our Food (WTh)
Our food is FULL of science. Learn why we eat, look at the cells in our food, learn about the natural chemicals in our food and prepare some food to eat. Bring your favorite food (or picture of it) to the first class.

William Who?! Exploring the Art of Shakespeare (WTh)
William Who?! Only the most famous writer in the entire world. Explore the endless art of Shakespeare – his life and times, while stepping into Shakespeare's "shoes" through scenes and characters. Art, games, sword fighting, mask making, and acting abound! Through William Who?! you'll have the opportunity to know Shakespeare.

Xtreme Martial Arts (WTh)
XMA is a combination of techniques, movements and a mixture of martial art styles. It is structured for beginners. It is the cool moves students are watching on television, the Internet and in movies. The goal is to take the skills the students have and challenge them to do their best.