Enrichment
Mr. Chip’s Woodworking
NEW
Age 8-12 with Mimi Raghian certified Etiquette consultant, certified by the prestigious American School of Protocol. In this beginning level class, children will learn; the proper way of using a Napkin, Silverware, Glassware and two types of dining, Continental and American. They’ll learn how to set up a dining table, Table Manners, a Proper Introduction and Handshake, Eye Contact, Polite Conversation, Phone Etiquette, Thank you Notes, RSVP’s, Body Language, Good Posture, Proper Sitting, Standing, Style and Grooming. Lab Fee: $5 payable to Mimi at 1st class.
Age 5-12 with Chip McCarthy, woodworker for the past 30 years Kids learn to safely use hand woodworking tools to build an everincreasing range of projects as their skills increase. Kids love learning how to master the world around them. Chip will show them how to build what they are capable of building, helping them as necessary. Carpentry classes are taught with low ratios to ensure careful attention and respect for each child. Lab Fee: $35 due to the instructor for all supplies.
$178 / $158 Resident Discount • 5 weeks
$145 / $125 Resident Discount no 5/15
youth
Dining & Social Etiquette
10.129
Tu
4:00-5:30pm
1/28-3/4
RMCC
10.130
Tu
4:00-5:30pm
4/29-5/27
RMCC
no 2/18
Story Writing Age 7-10 with Lekha School of Creative Writing The five elements of story writing will be the focus during this session. Students will be introduced to a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres. They will progress into genre writing and learn how each genre has its own set of particular rules that drives character creation, setting, and plot. During the second half of the sessions they will choose one of their short stories and improve upon that. This story will be published in the school anthology. Lab Fee: $10 payable to instructor at 1st class.
CODE
DAY
WEEKS
SITE
11.120
Th
2-3:15pm
11.121
Th
3:20-4:35pm
1/16-2/20
6
CAB
1/16-2/20
6
CAB
11.122
Th
4:40-5:55pm
1/16-2/20
6
CAB
11.123
Th
2-3:15pm
2/27-4/3
6
CAB
11.124
Th
3:20-4:35pm
2/27-4/3
6
CAB
11.125
Th
4:40-5:55pm
2/27-4/3
6
CAB
11.126
Th
2-3:15pm
4/10-5/22
6
CAB
11.127
Th
3:20-4:35pm
4/10-5/22
6
CAB
11.128
Th
4:40-5:55pm
4/10-5/22
6
CAB
TIME
DATE
$160 / $140 Resident Discount • 8 weeks 10.111
W
4:00-5:00pm
1/29-3/26
CAB
no 2/19
10.112
M
4:00-5:00pm
3/10-5/5
SCC
no 4/21
Essay Writing Age 9-12 with Lekha School of Creative Writing Students will learn the art of writing essays. They will write fiveparagraph essays as required by most schools. The focus of the week will be on creating strong hooks, powerful thesis statements and advanced transitions in order to make the essays flow. They will also learn how to plan and outline their essays properly before writing. Lab Fee: $10 payable to instructor at 1st class. $160 / $140 Resident Discount • 8 weeks 10.113
W
5:15-6:15pm
1/29-3/26
CAB
no 2/19
10.114
M
5:15-6:15pm
3/10-5/5
SCC
no 4/21
Math Magic NEW Ages 7-11 with Wertman the Wizard Learn math skills in a fun way! We’ll cover the presentation skills you need to pull off a math trick! Students receive one manufactured magic trick, learn a math mindreading trick and in addition, the Wizard will present some professional magic tricks that will be sure to wow your friends and family. Lab Fee: $4 for tricks payable to Wertman the Wizard. NO REFUNDS 7 DAYS PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE. $33/ $28 Resident Discount 10.128
28
F
6:45-8:15pm
Game Design: Beginning - Advanced
with Freshi Media Age 7-12 Improve your skills and impress with your unique video game! Advanced gamers learn new game design techniques including multiple character animations and movement options, platform style games and multiple game genres. Beginners work in pairs and are introduced to fundamental game design elements, including character creation, background design and building a complete video game level. $150/ $130 Resident Discount 11.109
W
3:30-5:00pm 2/5-3/26
8 weeks
SCC
11.110
W
4:00-5:30pm 4/2-5/21
8 weeks
RMCC
Animation Creators: Stop Motion Animation
with Freshi Media Age 7-12 Work with your favorite toys to create fun and original stop motion animations! Learning materials, software and cameras are provided. Students work together to create an original story and then create their story through animation. Basic concepts such as camera angles, storyboards, scripting elements and theme will be introduced. Students will also do voiceover work for their animation and add a musical score to their completed project. $150/ $130 Resident Discount 11.116 M
2/7
1 class
Winter & Spring 2014 Activity Guide
4-5:30pm
1/27 – 3/24 8 weeks RMCC
no 2/17
CAB
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