Saint Peter's School Winter 2015 Enrichment Programs Guide

St. Peter’s School

After School Care Program Enrichment Class Schedule

Winter 2015

MyServe Tennis

$90 • PS-K Monday 4:00-4:45 • Old Pine No class 1/12 and 2/23.

Make-Up Date – March 23 Minimum 4 • Maximum 10 The MyServe Tennis program enables young children to grasp the fundamentals of tennis while having fun and playing the game. Court sizes are reduced along with shorter nets, racquets, and special balls to enhance the experience. Kids of all abilities will learn faster and, most importantly, enjoy the experience.

Monday • January 12, 26 • February 2, 23 • March 2, 9, 16

Taekwondo

$230 • K-2nd Monday 4:45-5:30 • Classroom Make-Up Date – March 23 Minimum 4 • Maximum 10 A nationally rated expert and highly experienced teacher who has led numerous teams to state and national titles, Ross Colby will teach students the fundamentals of this timeless game. Students will learn how each piece moves, how to castle and promote a pawn, and how to place an opponent in check and checkmate. By the end of the course, students will possess solid foundational knowledge and will begin learning basic opening, middlegame and endgame strategies. This class is suited for both beginning and intermediate students.

Pre Martial Arts

$140 returning student • $180 new student Monday 3:40-4:15 • Grades PS-K Theater Make-Up Date – March 23 Minimum 4 • Maximum 12 Zhang Sah’s best will help Pre M.A. students develop the skills and mental focus in preparation for Taekwondo. With a strong emphasis on listening skills, concentration, coordination and cooperation, Pre M.A. also trains students for success in school. New students will receive a uniform by the third class meeting.

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$140 returning student • $180 new student Monday 4:20-5:00 • Grades 1-4 Theater

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Make-Up Date – March 23 Minimum 4 • Maximum 12 The national sport of South Korea, as well as an Olympic sport, Taekwondo exposes students to a full range of topics from cultural history to language and physical techniques. Students will improve their physical conditioning and develop positive character traits in this fun yet structured class led by Zhang Sah.

Clay Basics and Beyond $160 • Grades 5-8 Monday 4:00-5:15 • Old Pine

Make-Up Date – March 23 Minimum 4 • Maximum 8 Students will master the basic hand building skills of clay with Mrs. Darling. They will learn clay terminology, design methods and techniques including pinch pots, coil, slab and sculpture building. Students will create many different sculptures and vessels that they will have for a lifetime. Finished products will be fired and glazed. Get ready to have fun and get “arty” with clay!

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• January 13, 20, 27 • February 3, 17, 24 • March 3, 10, 17

ECD Cooking Club

$200 • Grades PS-K Tuesday 3:45-4:45 • Kitchen Make-Up Date – March 24 Minimum 4 • Maximum 8 This winter, Ms. Petetti will lead the ECD Cooking Club. This course will introduce St. Peter’s youngest students to the pleasures of preparing and enjoying meals together. Students will learn basic cooking skills and experience the joy of eating fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious ingredients. Come take a taste!

Jr. Superbowl

$140 • Grades 1-4 Tuesday 4:00-4:45 • Old Pine No class 1/20.

Make-Up Date – March 24 Minimum 8 • Maximum 16 Mr. Maxwell leads this eight week program for Lower School football enthusiasts looking to learn the rules and fundamentals of football, while having a good time and getting some exercise!

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Young Rembrandts

$170 • Grades PS-K Wednesday 3:40-4:15 • Classroom

CarlyMarly Jewelry

$170 • Classroom Tuesday 4:00-5:00 • Grades 3-5 Tuesday 5:00-6:00 • Grades 6-8 No class 1/27 and 2/3.

Make-Up Date – March 24 Minimum 5 per class • Maximum 5 per class The CARLYMARLY Jewelry/DIY Workshop will bring out the designer in everyone! Former middle school teacher and founder of CarlyMarly Designs, Carly Marks sells her designs to Urban Outfitters and select boutiques, at events in LA and NYC, as well as at the favorite mainline show, Clover Market. Carly could not be more excited to return to St. Peter’s to teach how to make trendy bohemian jewelry designs and accessories you won’t want to take off the rest of the school year! This winter workshop is perfect for both newcomers and returning jewelry club students. Check out her web site to see the types of designs students will create: www.carlymarly. com

ZoomDance

$140 • Grades PS-K Tuesday 3:30-4:15 • Theater Make-Up Date – March 24 Minimum 5 • Maximum 10 Back this winter, ZoomDance is an actionpacked, adventure-filled, high-energy class complete with music, movement, story-telling, imagination and fun! It’s designed to help young dancers develop agility, coordination, rhythm, and balance through a dynamic range of actions with an emphasis on creativity and confidence building through songs, stories and performance.

Learn more at www.zoomdance.com.

Wednesday • January 14, 21, 28 • February 4, 18, 25 • March 4, 11, 18

Fencing

Beginner • Grades 1-4 • $180 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 • Theater Intermediate • Grades 3-6 • $220 Wednesday 4:00-5:30 • Theater Make-Up Date – March 25 Minimum 6 • Maximum 12 The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia returns to St. Peter’s this winter! All instructors are certified to teach the FAP system, which has produced two world champions and many athletes on elite college teams. Special lightweight equipment will be provided for beginners, who will learn the basics of fencing movement, timing and distance.

Intermediate students will stay an additional 30 minutes and will concentrate on controling the weapon and hitting correctly.

Golf

$130 • Grades 2-6 Wednesday 4:00-4:45 • Old Pine

Make-Up Date – March 25 Minimum 5 • Maximum 10 Returning to St. Peter’s this winter, Young Rembrandts teaches drawing with a see – touch – do method that all kids can learn and love! As children practice drawing and coloring with our step-by-step method, they develop observation skills and increase their fine motor skills, handwriting readiness and attention to detail.

Participating in Young Rembrandts’ creative and encouraging classes helps young children learn to follow directions, hold and use a pencil, and stay on task. Young Rembrandts is a different kind of learning and a powerful kind of fun!

Creative Writing Club

$210 • Grades 2-5 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 • Classroom Make-Up Date – March 25 Minimum 5 • Maximum 10 Wild stories and wish lists, dreams and word games, diaries by animals, odes to everyday objects, and much much more: Kids who love to tell jokes, make up riddles, play with words and use their imaginations will write stories and poems, by themselves and together. We’ll post our favorite word creations on the class blog and present a poetry and story reading for friends and family at the last class. A sense of fun is the only pre-requisite. Participants should bring a notebook with removable pages and a folder to keep their finished writing in. Led by nationallyacclaimed poet and St. Peter’s mom, Daisy Fried.

No class 1/14 and 3/4.

Make-Up Date – March 25 Minimum 6 • Maximum 8 Golf has made its way back onto St. Peter’s campus. Mr. Maxwell will guide children as they learn the basics of golf. The class will be held at Old Pine and on the West Lawn’s putting green.

Golfers will practice their skills by hitting off of a mat with plastic balls, and they will partake in putting competitions. Clubs are provided.

Lydie Miller, Enrichment Programs Director  email lmiller@st-peters-school.org

Thursday • January 15, 22, 29 • February 5, 19, 26 • March 5, 19

Hip Hop

$180 • Grades K-3 Thursday 4:15-5:00 • Theater Make-Up Date – March 26 Minimum 4 • Maximum 10 The instructors from Metro Kids will introduce students to Hip Hop and Jazz in this funky class.

Students will learn warm-up techniques and will practice moving across the floor, various routines, partner work, freeze dancing and more! The goal is for kids to feel comfortable moving and dancing using their own creative minds. Parents will be invited to attend a mini performance at the end of the course.

Kiddy Yoga

$120 • Grades PS-K Thursday 3:30-4:00 • Classroom Make-Up Date – March 26 Minimum 4 • Maximum 10 In this class led by Ms. Ham, kids will learn age appropriate yoga exercises, principles and practices that will help encourage focus, inner peace, discipline and creativity. Fun, creative movement, play, theatre stories and games will also be featured. Kids will also be introduced to world music, vivid picture books, inspiring scents and imaginative props.

LS Yoga

$130 • Grades 1-4 Thursday 4:10-5:00 • Classroom Make-Up Date – March 26 Minimum 4 • Maximum 12 In this class, students will learn to practice and appreciate the transformative art of yoga with instructor, Lava Ham. They will learn how to focus on their inner selves, learn meditation

Enrichment Class Registration For More Information

Contact Lydie Miller, Enrichment Programs Director (lmiller@st-peters-school.org), with any questions about our Winter Enrichment Program.

Registration

Spots in enrichment classes are confirmed once registration forms and payments are received.

All classes have minimum and maximum requirements for enrollment. For that reason, classes may be cancelled or closed. Classes cancelled due to weather-related school closures may not always be able to be rescheduled Students enrolled in enrichment courses will receive a snack and all other ASCP services on the day of their enrichment class. Families need not pay for separate after school care on these days.

Payment

Payment for enrichment classes is due before the start of the first class. Please make checks payable to St. Peter’s School. Checks can be mailed to St. Peter’s School at 319 Lombard Street or submitted to the front desk. Please write “Attention Lydie Miller” or “Enrichment” on the envelope.

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techniques, yoga poses, and confidence in mind and body awareness. The practice of yoga teaches youth, confidence, fitness, health and discipline.

Stanley Cup

$120 • Grades 2-5 Thursday 4:00-4:45 • Old Pine No class 1/15. Make-Up Date – March 26 Minimum 8 • Maximum 14 The Stanley Cups returns to St. Peter’s this winter! Mr. Maxwell teaches the basic skills and fundamentals of both ice and street hockey as students begin their quest for the Cup! Games will be played each class with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and fun!

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Friday • January 16, 23, 30 • February 6, 20, 27 • March 6, 20

Indoor Soccer

Yarn Bombing

$150 • Classroom Thursday 4:00-5:00 • Grades 1-4 Thursday 5:00-6:00 • Grades 5-8 Make-Up Date – March 26 Minimum 5 • Maximum 10 “Yarn bombing” is a type of street art that showcases colorful knitted, crocheted and woven yarn. In this awesome course with Mrs. Brady, you can choose to crochet, knit and/or weave. We will combine our creations and find a local tree, pole, bike rack, or other object to yarn bomb! All materials will be provided by SPS, and projects may be taken home between classes.

$120 • Grades K-1 Friday 3:30-4:00 • Old Pine

$130 • Grades 2-6 Friday 4:00-4:45 • Old Pine Make-Up Date – March 27 Minimum 8 • Maximum 20 Can’t get enough of Sports with Mr. B? Join him for his popular Indoor Soccer class, designed for students who enjoy both light competition and the world famous game of soccer.

Make-Up Date – March 27 Minimum 6 • Maximum 12 This winter, Mr. B will continue to offer his much-loved Friday Indoor Soccer class to St. Peter’s Kindergarten and 1st graders. Students can look forward to learning the basics of the game while expending some Friday energy and starting the weekend off right!

St. Peter’s School 319 Lombard Street  Philadelphia, PA 19147 215.925.3963  st-peters-school.org

Lydie Miller, Enrichment Programs Director  email lmiller@st-peters-school.org