Youth Enrichment

WINNETKA Y T I N U M M CO HOUSE PROGRAMS AND CLASSES

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In this interactive show, the audience helps to keep our heroine and her hapless helper on track and in the end everyone gets exactly what they deserve. No one is what they appear to be in this hilarious romp through make-believe. We learn that you truly can’t judge a book by its cover! This show is fun for everyone, both the young and the young at heart.

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Radio Rock features popular radio chartbusters presented in a high energy interactive show. Kids are encouraged to sing, dance and participate! Get your tickets to the concert of the year before it’s too late!

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Jump for joy! The Starwalk is a 20’ x 20’ air-inflated balloon bounce. Experience the fun of a carnival at your party complete with scooters, balls and hula-hoops. No instructor or entertainer is provided.

Ages: 3 and older $295 for 20 guest. $5 for each additional child.

Thrill your party guests with animals such as a Siberian chipmunk, snake, chinchilla, gecko, hedgehog and more. Children learn about each animal in this informative and fun hands-on party.

Ages: 5 and older $295 for 20 guests. $5 for each additional child.

Birthday Parties FALL 2013

If your child loves sports, this is the party for him or her! A trained instructor will lead the children in sporting activities such as basketball, dodge ball, floor hockey and more. Children are sure to work up an appetite for that birthday cake!

Ages: 6 and older $295 for 20 guests. $5 for each additional child.

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Let your child’s imagination run wild! This journey is filled with imagination, movement, music theatre, dance, games, and costumes.

Themes: Princess/ Cinderella, Barbie, Wizard of Oz, Pirate/Peter Pan Ages: 3–6 $295 for 20 guests. $5 for each additional child.

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Premium Parties BRONZE PACKAGE: CARNIVAL CRAZE Bright striped carnival fronts, reminiscent of the classic carnival midways, will highlight games of skill for your guests. This package includes: six carnival games (choose from over 50 games), a cotton candy machine (with supplies to make 40 servings), and one staff member to assist. Cost: $700

SILVER PACKAGE: SPORTS SENSATION Perfect for the sports enthusiast! This package includes: five premiere carnival games (baseball toss, soccer kick, quarterback toss, basketball bounce, golf putt, baggo), popcorn machine (with supplies to make 30 Abracadabra! Children enjoy servings), and one staff member to assist. Cost: $900 an amazing display of magical tricks at this exciting party. GOLD PACKAGE: CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA! Our professional magicians Bright striped carnival fronts, reminiscent of the classic carnival gear their magic to children midways, will highlight games of skill for your guests. This package includes: 10 carnival games (choose from over 50 games), fun house of all ages. mirror, cotton candy machine (with supplies to make 40 servings), Ages: 4 and older Popcorn machine (with supplies to make 40 servings) and one staff $295 for 20 guests. $5 for each additional child. member to assist. Cost: $950

A variety of experiments, will be displayed. All activities are thoroughly safe and clean.

Ages 4–5 $300 for up to 12 guests. $325 for 13 to 20 guests.

Ages 6 and older $300 for up to 12 guests. $325 for 13 to 20 guests. $350 for 21 to 30 guests.

New Party GRAFFITI PAINTING Have fun painting on a canvas to create your own graffiti masterpiece using stencils, tape resist, stamping, dripping and brushing. At the end of this party children will have a colorful and exciting piece of art that is ready to take home and hang on the wall. One hour of instruction, paint and painting supplies are included in the cost. Blank canvases are additional. Dress for a mess or bring a smock.

Ages: 7 and older $295 for 12 guests. $10 for each additional guest. Max=20 guests

MORE PARTIES BASKETBALL AGES 4 AND OLDER CERAMICS AGES 4 AND OLDER CLOWNS AGES 3 AND OLDER HIP-HOP DANCE PARTY AGES 7–13 HULA PARTY AGES 4 AND OLDER MAGIC AND MUSIC SHOW AGES 5–12 MARTIAL ARTS AGES 4 AND OLDER

PEE WEE SPORTS AGES 4–5 PUPPETS, STORIES, SONGS AND MORE! AGES 2–8 SAND ART AGES 5 AND OLDER STORY-ACTING AGES 3 AND OLDER TODDLER SING-A-LONG AGES 2–4 WACKY RELAYS AGES 5 AND OLDER YOGA BASH AGES 4–12

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PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE

• 90 minutes of party time which includes 45 minutes of entertainment or instruction.

• Party room setup (tables and chairs) and cleanup.

Call 847-446-3207 to book. Due to the increased popularity of this program, we strongly suggest that parties be booked at least three weeks in advance! Cancellation within five days of party will result in forfeiture of fee.

FALL 2013 Birthday Parties

YOUTH ENRICHMENT

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Stay & Play Liza Frenzel and Bobbie Weiss New! ABC’s & 123’s Mary Fisher and Elyse Ferdinand Stay & Play is a supervised playtime for children! Snacks and drinks are allowed. 24 hour advanced registration is required. Parents are not required to be in the building. Please call 847-881-9304 for more information. Sign up for as many days as you want. The fee is per child per day.

Dates: Days: 9/16–12.18 MO TU WE Class: Ages: 4012-8 8 weeks + Member: $10 per child $2 each additional sibling

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Non-member: $12 per child $3 each additional sibling

Little Bits Mary Fisher and Elyse Ferdinand Does your two or three year old enjoy a variety of activities? Join in free play, circle time, art, songs and simple child-centered projects. There will be interaction with other children and time for lots of individual attention, encouraging children to develop such social skills as sharing, caring and cooperation. You may register for one day per week only. Staff may not change diapers. Children must be two years of age by September 6, 2013 Dates: 9/9–12/16 Class: 5100-0

Days: MO Ages: 2–3

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $286

No class: 10/14, 10/21 Non-member: $351

Dates: 9/3–12/17 Class: 5100-1

Days: TU Ages: 2–3

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $330

No class: 10/15 Non-member: $405

Dates: 9/4–12/18 Class: 5100-2

Days: WE Ages: 2–3

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $330

No class: 10/16 Non-member: $405

Youth Enrichment FALL 2013

Each class is centered on a different number and letter which are reinforced through various puppets, songs, games and stories.

Children must be three years of age by September 6, 2013 Dates: 9/6–12/20 Class: 5100-6

Days: FR Ages: 3–4

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $322

No class: 10/18, 11/29 Non-member: $368

Tiny Bits Mary Fisher and Elyse Ferdinand Parents and children will learn as we see how much fun it is to be a toddler! We’ll have lots of exploring time plus an art project, story and snack to end a day of fun. An adult must accompany each child.

Dates: 9/5–10/10 Class: 5100-3

Days: Time: TH 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Ages: Member: 1–2 with caregiver $120

Non-member: $144

Dates: 10/24–12/19 Class: 5100-4

Days: Time: TH 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Ages: Member: 1–2 with caregiver $160

No class: 11/28 Non-member: $192

Tiny Treks Explorers Tiny Treks

Little Friends Liza Frenzel and Bobbie Weiss

Tiny Treks is an innovative program for families who want to teach their children about the world through exploration of their natural surroundings. We believe children learn best through hands-on experiences which build self-esteem and encourage a love of nature.

In this class activities will include short stimulating hikes in a variety of outdoor settings, music, art projects and games. Please bring a lunch and drink to class.

Little Friends is a drop off class designed for children to have fun while engaging in arts and crafts, music time, free play and a snack.

Some activities will be held outside the classroom in the grassy area. Each session is $25 per child and $6 for the second child Dates: Days: 9/12 TH Class: Ages: 4006-7 2–5

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Dates: Days: 9/26 TH Class: Ages: 4006-8 2–5

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Dates: Days: 10/10 TH Class: Ages: Extraordinary Kids 4006-9 2–5 Enrich your child’s kindergarten year with an educational adven

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Dates: Days: 10/24 TH Class: Ages: 4007-0 2–5

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Dates: Days: 11/7 TH Class: Ages: 4007-1 2–5

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Dates: Days: 11/21 TH Class: Ages: 4007-2 2–5

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Dates: Days: 12/5 TH Class: Ages: 4007-3 2–5

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Dates: Days: 12/19 TH Class: Ages: 4007-4 2–5

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Dates: Days: 1/2 TH Class: Ages: 4007-5 2–5

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $25 first child $6 second child

Non-member: $30 first child $7 second child

Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Member: $225 $54 second child

Non-member: $270 $65 second child

Dates: 9/11–12/11 Class: 5100-7

Days: WE Ages: 5–6

Time: 9:00–11:15 a.m.

Member: $420

No class: 10/16, 11/27 Non-member: $504

Dates: 9/11–12/11 Class: 5100-8

Days: WE Ages: 5–6

Time: No class: 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 10/16, 11/27 Member: Non-member: $468 $564

ture! Extraordinary Kids emphasizes fun and creativity, challenges creative minds, enhances learning through interactive and hands-on exploration, encourages critical thinking and establishes a life-long love of learning. Each session of Extraordinary Kids will explore several thematic units that will be integrated into all areas of the curriculum: science, math, language arts, social studies, geography and art.

Kids find out what happens to food after it’s eaten, about invisible ink, turning crystals into a bouncing ball, how kids in Africa live and how to be a junior paleontologist and find fossils.

Children must be 5 years of age by October 1, 2013. For more information call 847-945-7632 or visit www.extraordinary-kids.com Dates: 9/9–12/9 Class: 5101-0

Days: MO Ages: 5–6

Time: 9:15–11:15 a.m.

Member: $322

No class: 10/14 Non-member: $368

Dates: 9/9–12/9 Class: 5101-1

Days: MO Ages: 5–6

Time: 12:45–2:45 p.m.

Member: $322

No class: 10/14 Non-member: $368

Dates: 9/3–12/10 Class: 5101-2

Days: TU Ages: 5–6

Time: 9:15–11:15 a.m.

Member: $364

No class: 10/15, 11/5 Non-member: $442

Dates: 9/3–12/10 Class: 5101-3

Days: TU Ages: 5–6

Time: 12:45–2:45 p.m.

Member: $364

No class: 10/15, 11/5 Non-member: $442

Dates: 9/4–12/11 Class: 5101-4

Days: WE Ages: 5–6

Time: 9:15–11:15 a.m.

Member: $364

No class: 10/16, 11/27 Non-member: $408

Dates: 9/4–12/11 Class: 5101-5

Days: WE Ages: 5–6

Time: 12:45–2:45 p.m.

Member: $364

No class: 10/16, 11/27 Non-member: $408

Dates: 9/12–12/12 Class: 5101-6

Days: TH Ages: 5–6

Time: 12:45–2:45 p.m.

Member: $336

No class: 10/17, 11/28 Non-member: $408

Full session Dates: Days: 9/12 TH Class: Ages: 4007-6 2–5

FALL 2013 Youth Enrichment

SPANISH

Café Amigos Amigos Program

Fun with Amigos Amigos Program

Café Amigos is a Spanish lunch bunch! Following lunch children will enjoy games, songs and playtime while learning Spanish. The instructor is a native speaker and trained to work in early childhood. Children bring own lunch and a beverage. Staff will escort children from the Winnetka Community Nursery School.

Everyday will be a special day at Fun With Amigos. We will laugh, play, create, sing, paint, cook and discover great wonders all while learning Spanish! Fun with Amigos uses a highly controlled vocabulary introduced in conjunction with fun theme days. All instructors are experienced in early childhood and at least one instructor is a native speaker.

Dates: 9/9–12/16 Class: 5305-5

Days: MO Ages: 4–6

Time: No class: 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. 10/14, 10/21, 11/25 Member: Non-member: $252 $300

Dates: 9/10–12/17 Class: 5305-6

Days: TU Ages: 4–6

Time: No class: 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. 10/15, 10/22, 11/26 Member: Non-member: $252 $300

Cooking With Amigos Amigos Program

Dates: 9/9–12/16 Class: 5305-0

Days: MO Ages: 4–6

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $252

No class: 10/14, 10/21, 11/25 Non-member: $300

Dates: 9/10–12/17 Class: 5305-2

Days: TU Ages: 4–6

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $252

No class: 10/15, 10/22, 11/26 Non-member: $300

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Days: MO Ages: Kindergarten

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $252

No class: 10/14, 10/21, 11/25 Non-member: $300

Everyday promises to include a fun-filled delicious activity! We will 9/9–12/16 chop, mix, slice, peel and eat all while learning Spanish! From the Class: creators of Camp Amigos, Cooking With Amigos uses a highly 5305-1 controlled vocabulary introduced in conjunction with fun to make recipes. As we wait for our creations to cook we will have lots of fun playing games in Spanish! The instructor is a native Spanish speaker who has been carefully trained to implement the Amigos Programs curriculum. Please do not register if your child has allergies to egg, soy, dairy, wheat, nuts or berries.

Dates: 9/10–12/17 Class: 5305-3

Days: TU Ages: 5–6

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $288

No class: 10/15, 10/22, 11/26 Non-member: $348

Dates: 9/10–12/17 Class: 5305-4

Days: TU Ages: 5–6

Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Member: $288

No class: 10/15, 10/22, 11/26 Non-member: $348

Amigos Spanish FALL 2013

SCIENCE CLASSES

Amazing Minds Amazing Minds

Kids Science Labs Join the hottest critical thinking and problem-solving program in Chicago for an educational adventure. Kids Science Labs has developed innovative hands-on classes for children age two through twelve using our unique inquiry-based LIFES Curriculum (“Learning Innovation, Fun Engineering, and Science”). By engaging children with the hands-on science they love early and with regular frequency year round we help enable a generation of amazing critical thinkers regardless of their future careers. These activity-based classes teach core science principles based on a question that children ask and then use science activities with the guidance of outstanding teachers to explore answers. Our instructors are certified teachers and scientists.

Make learning fun with this exciting after school program open to all first through third graders who love to learn. Amazing Minds offers a variety of interactive topics that will expand your child’s knowledge of the world and reinforce their academic skills. For example, children may become junior geologists and explore the world of rocks and minerals, investigate owl pellets, find out how to make raisins bounce through scientific experiments, learn about famous landmarks, rare Australian animals, or sharks, whales and dolphins, excavate hidden treasures from an ancient Egyptian tomb or sample ethnic cuisine from China or Italy. Join all the fun exploration in this can’t miss enrichment program. All materials are included. Each session a different country is explored, thus exposing your child to geography as well as different languages and cultures.

Dates: 9/4–12/18 Class: 5610-0

Days: WE Ages: 6–9

Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Member: $308

No class: 10/16, 11/27 Non-member: $364

Amazing Minds Workshop Amazing Minds Does your child love learning and want something to do when there is no school? This workshop offers a variety of interactive topics that will expand your child’s knowledge of the world. Geology, animals and more will be explored in this can’t-miss workshop. All materials are included.

Examples of our science fundamentals series include: how SpiderMan walks on walls (pressure and suction), how tape works (adhesives), why bowling pins fall down (momentum) and even projectile motion in a class called Flying Chickens. Each week we address a new question and explore how things work.

Dates: 11/11 Class: 5610-1

Days: MO Ages: Grades 1–3

Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $40 $46

Dates: 9/16–11/4 Class: 6700-1

Days: MO Ages: 4–5

Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Member: $168

No class: 10/14, 10/21 Non-member: $204

Dates: 9/16–11/4 Class: 6700-3

Days: MO Ages: 6–8

Time: 4:45–5:45 p.m.

Member: $168

No class: 10/14, 10/21 Non-member: $204

Dates: 11/11–12/16 Class: 6700-2

Days: MO Ages: 4–5

Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Member: $168

Non-member: $204

Create your own interactive games, puzzles and quizzes in this cool class! Working with a partner, you’ll customize your game’s designs, add challenges and levels of difficulty and then share them with the class. You’re in control! At the end of the program, you’ll be able to download your Flash files (.swf) to challenge your family and friends!

Dates: 11/11–12/16 Class: 6700-4

Days: MO Ages: 6–8

Time: 4:45–5:45 p.m.

Member: $168

Non-member: $204

Dates: 11/5–12/10 Class: 5301-8

Video Game & Puzzle Design TechStars by Computer Explorer

Days: TU Ages: Grades 1–3

Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Member: $175

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Non-member: $210

New! New! SurvivalCraft: Intro to Minecraft Intro to Fun-Gineering with Legos® TechStars by Computer Explorer

TechStars by Computer Explorer

Introduce your child to the fun and exciting world of engineering!

Techstars offer lessons for budding engineers who are interested in exploring engineering processes in a fun and exciting team environment. They’ll learn about pulleys, gears, levers, wheels and axles as they build and manipulate vehicles and other small machines.

Activities encourage creativity, exploration and problem solving as they work in teams with Lego® Educational Kits.

Whether you’ve tried Minecraft or are wondering what it is, this will help you learn to craft, mine and create “Minecraft style” as you follow the story of a castaway, washed up on the shores of a strange land. While working in teams, you will use Minecraft’s mechanics to complete progressively challenging tasks that take you from castaway to king. How you get there is up to you. The possibilities are endless!

Dates: 9/19–11/14 Class: 5301-9

Dates: 9/10–10/29 Class: 5301-7

Days: TH Ages: 4–5

Time: No class: 11:20 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 10/17 Member: Non-member: $190 $228

Days: TU Ages: Grades 1–3

Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Member: $175

No class: 10/15 Non-member: $210

FALL 2013 Science

MUSIC

Musikgarten: Family Music For Babies Reagan Brasch, Music Institute of Chicago Play musically with your baby through bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, dancing, moving and singing.

Activities are designed to increase your child’s curiosity about music, develop listening skills and sense of beat through movement and establish the foundation for singing and musical thought. An adult must accompany each child.

Dates: 9/18–1/15 Class: 5103-0

Simply Music Group Piano Lessons Lynn Sanders Level 1 Simply Music is a revolutionary Australian-developed piano and keyboard method that offers a breakthrough in music education.

This group approach has students of all ages playing great sounding contemporary, blues, classical and accompaniment pieces from the very first lessons. Music reading is temporarily delayed and a playing-based methodology is introduced. Parents must accompany students to each lesson. A materials fee must be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.

Dates: 9/3–10/22 Class: 6222-4

Days: Time: TU 5:15–5:55 p.m.

Ages: Member: 6 + with caregiver $287

No class: 10/15 Non-member: $343

Dates: 10/29–12/17 Class: 6222-5

Days: Time: TU 5:15–5:55 p.m.

Ages: Member: 6 + with caregiver $287

No class: 11/26 Non-member: $343

Time: 9:15–10:00 a.m.

Member: $236

No class: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1 Non-member: $283

Musikgarten: Family Music For Toddlers Reagan Brasch, Music Institute of Chicago Participate with your toddler in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening and playing simple instruments. Develop a strong musical bond with your child. Through activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement, your child’s musical aptitude and focused listening abilities are enhanced and further developed. Classes provide an active, hands-on musical environment perfect for this age. An adult must accompany each child.

Dates: 9/18–1/15 Class: 5103-1

Days: WE Ages: 16–47 months with caregiver

Time: 10:15–11:00 a.m.

Member: $231

No class: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1 Non-member: $277

Dates: 9/19–1/16 Class: 5103-2

Days: TH Ages: 16–47 months with caregiver

Time: 10:15–11:00 a.m.

Member: $231

No class: 11/28, 12/26, 1/2 Non-member: $277

Musikgarten: Cycle of Seasons Reagan Brasch, Music Institute of Chicago

Advanced/Beginner Dates: 9/3–10/22 Class: 6222-6

Days: Time: TU 6:00–6:30 p.m.

Ages: Member: 6 + with caregiver $287

No class: 10/15 Non-member: $343

Dates: 10/29–12/17 Class: 6222-7

Days: Time: TU 6:00–6:30 p.m.

Ages: Member: 6 + with caregiver $287

No class: 11/26 Non-member: $343

Level 2–Intermediate Dates: 9/3–10/22 Class: 6222-8

Days: Time: TU 6:35–7:05 p.m.

Ages: Member: 6 + with caregiver $287

No class: 10/15 Non-member: $343

Dates: 10/29–12/17 Class: 6222-9

Days: Time: TU 6:35–7:05 p.m.

Ages: Member: 6 + with caregiver $287

No class: 11/26 Non-member: $343

Music FALL 2013

Days: WE Ages: 4–18 months with caregiver

Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through activities which focus on the seasons of the year. Classes are designed to develop attention span, self-expression and language skills. Activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening musical games, creative movement as well as stories for the children to act out and embellish. An adult must accompany each child.

Dates: 9/19–1/16 Class: 5103-3

Days: TH Ages: 3–5

Time: No class: 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 11/28, 12/26, 1/2 Member: Non-member: $240 $288

Classes on October 16 and 17 will be held at the Music Institute of Chicago, 300 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka.

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ART

Art Stars North Shore Art League Staff Become an artist and explore many types of materials including tempera and watercolor paints, colored pencils, colored paper, crayons, markers and more. Listen to stories for inspiration and create your own masterpieces each week. All materials are provided.

Dates: 10/1–11/26 Class: 5604-0

Days: TU Ages: 3.5–5

Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Member: $270

No class: 10/15 Non-member: $290

Amazing Art Sunshine Arts and Crafts Students begin by creating tie dye shirts which are used as painting smocks for the remainder of the program. Shirts are provided.

Children will then try to pottery painting using acrylics and will learn a variety of techniques. Different concepts will be shown as students investigate aspects of color, brush strokes, sponging, drybrushing, texturing and shading.

Dates: 9/12–10/24 Class: 5604-3

Days: TH Ages: 5–10

Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Member: $120

No class: 10/17 Non-member: $144

Dates: 11/7–12/19 Class: 5604-4

Days: TH Ages: 5–10

Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Member: $120

No class: 11/28 Non-member: $144

The Joy of Creativity: Stories, Art & Play Carole Pearlman and Staff An art curriculum designed especially for the preschool and kindergarten child featuring creative explorations through stories, art and play. The class begins with plenty of time for free expression, next an introduction to the project via a book and then the independent creativity begins. This is a mixed media class using watercolors, oil pastels, tempera paint, collage and more. A new project every week! All materials are included.

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Dates: 9/12–12/19 Class: 5604-1

Days: TH Ages: 4–6

Time: 9:15–11:15 a.m.

Member: $390

No class: 10/17, 11/28 Non-member: $468

Dates: 9/12–12/19 Class: 5604-2

Days: TH Ages: 4–6

Time: 12:45–2:45 p.m.

Member: $390

No class: 10/17, 11/28 Non-member: $468

Modern Manners 101 Social Dining Skills Patricia O’Brien It takes just 30 seconds to make an impression. Will it be a good one? Introductions, handshakes, eye contact and body language are just a few of the social graces you will learn and keep in your portfolio for life. In addition, personal qualities such as telephone courtesies, acts of kindness, parties, invitations, importance of RSVP and the importance of writing a thank you note will be included. Learn the rules of table manners including the proper way to set the table, which fork to use and what to do if you drop it on the floor. Ms. Manners requests you be on time and dress in your best. Gentleman should wear a shirt, tie and sport coat Young women should wear a dress or suitable pant outfit.

Dates: 12/7–12/7 Class: 5100-9

Days: SA Ages: 7–13

Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $65 $77

FALL 2013 Art

Meet our Youth Enrichment instructors Extraordinary Kids– Kindergarten Enrichment The curriculum and materials for Extraordinary Kids has been personally created and developed by directors Carol Modes and Susie Blau. Modes worked for the Deerfield Public Schools for 14 years teaching kindergarten, second and fourth grade classes and as a gifted education instructor. Susie Blau has a Master of Arts degree in behavioral psychology and has worked as a consultant to families and educators for over 15 years.

For more information call (847) 945–7632 or visit www.Extraordinary-Kids.com Elyse Ferdinand holds a degree from Northern Illinois University in Early Childhood Education. She has over 18 years of preschool teaching experience.

Mary Fisher has been working in the early childhood profession for over 20 years and is currently pursuing her certification in Early Childhood.

Carole Pearlman is the founder of The Joy of Creativity art program. Inspiring curriculum, freedom of expression and opportunities to explore many art materials make this innovative program a creative success for each student. Carole holds a BFA in painting and a Masters degree in Education and Psychology.

Brandon Seyferth is a critically acclaimed songwriter and composer who is accomplished and versatile on the guitar, blues piano, drums and voice. Revue Magazine has dubbed one of the bands he has led to be “the greatest band to come out of Chicago since the group Morphine in the ‘80’s.” Seyferth has performed and composed with some of music’s biggest names, such as Victor Delarenzo (Violent Femmes), Jackson Browne, Pat MacDonald (Timbuk3), Eric McFadden (P-Funk and Stockholm Syndrome), and Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown and the most sampled drummer in hip hop). He has taught guitar and song writing in Glencoe for more than seven years. His teaching style is result based, fun and flexible.

Lynn Sanders has been playing for most of her life and brings extensive musical credentials to the community. She is a newly licensed Simply Music piano teacher, with a B.S. degree in Music Education (Piano Major, vocal/choral) from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Lynn has taught music in schools and synagogues, and served as musical director at Improv Playhouse, Harand Camp, Frenchwoods, and Piven Theatre. Lynn has taught traditional piano, accompanied dance classes, and performed on piano and guitar at local senior centers and residences. Her background includes performing in the Village Follies at Winnetka Community House and collaborating on the children’s musical, “A Whooper’s Tale.”

YOUTH THEATRE

Broadway Tots Skyline Studios

New!

Annie Jr. Audition Workshop

This is a wonderful introduction to musical theatre! Broadway Tots will explore the fundamentals of theatre and working together to perform. Children will act, sing and dance to well known Annie songs! Family and friends are invited to join us for the last class to see the young stars shine!

Bet your bottom dollar this class will be great!

Skyline Studios

Dates: 9/12–12/12 Class: 5200-5

Dates: 9/7–9/7 Class: 5200-4

Days: TH Ages: 3–4

Time: 2:45–3:30 p.m.

Member: $220

No class: 10/17, 11/28 Non-member: $264

Broadway Stars Annie Jr. Skyline Studios Join Skyline Studios and let your creativity take flight in Annie Jr.!

Jump into the magical world of musical theatre by exploring acting, singing and choreography in preparation for the show! By the end of class, you’ll be ready to take center stage and shine as one of the stars in Annie Jr.! Each cast member will receive a rehearsal CD and script for practice at home. All actors involved in Broadway Stars will have a chance to perform on stage at Winnetka Community House! Choose a rehearsal day.

Performance dates: December 9–15, 2013 Dates: 9/9–12/2 Class: 5200-1

Days: MO Ages: 7–12

Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Member: $280

No class: 10/14, 11/25 Non-member: $336

Dates: 9/13–12/6 Class: 5200-2

Days: FR Ages: 7–12

Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Member: $280

No class: 10/18, 11/29 Non-member: $336

Are you wondering how to prepare for your audition? Have no fear, Skyline is here! Join the directors of Skyline Studios to learn how to give a fabulous audition for Annie Jr.! We will explore the essentials of a singing, dancing and acting audition. No previous experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun!

Days: SA Ages: 7–12

Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $40 $48

Broadway Juniors Annie Jr. Skyline Studios Calling all young actors! Are you ready to have your debut on stage? Join us in a wonderful and exciting journey as we explore musical theatre! All actors involved in this program will rehearse weekly to learn songs, scenes and dances from Annie Jr.! Each cast member will receive a rehearsal CD and script for practice at home.

All Broadway Juniors will perform in one show on Saturday, December 14th.

Dates: 9/12–12/5 Class: 5200-0

Days: TH Ages: 5–7

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Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Member: $230

No class: 10/17, 11/28 Non-member: $276

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Attendance is an essential component of a performance program. If two practices are missed, student parts may be reassigned. Arriving more than 30 minutes late to rehearsal will count as an absence. No make-up classes will be offered. Please help your child practice and memorize at home so your actor feels confident on stage. Please be prompt in arrival and dismissal times. All rehearsals are closed. Please no parents or guests watching. Actors are required to bring their scripts to every rehearsal. There will be no refunds after the first week of classes. For more information call (847)769-8174 (Jacqui) or (847)707-1385 (Erica).

FALL 2013 Youth Theatre

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Member registration opens July 15, 2013 and will be processed on a first come, first served basis.

Membership does not guarantee placement in a class.

All non-members will be able to register July 22, 2013.

Registration received through the mail, fax, or in person will be processed by 5:00 p.m. the next business day. The best way to ensure that your registration is processed immediately is by using our online registration at winnetkacommunityhouse.org

Membership Information Early registration: Members are eligible to register for all classes one week prior to the start of seasonal registration. Early registration can be done via the web at winnetkacommunityhouse.org, fax or in person at Winnetka Community House. Please note: early registration does not guarantee a spot in a class.

All family members in your household are eligible for membership benefits.

When registering for membership, just list your family members, and they will be included for the program registration benefits automatically when registering for classes.

Members receive a notice about one month prior to the expiration, so the membership can be renewed for the next year.

Refunds for memberships will not be available.

Refund Policy Full refunds will be issued for courses that are cancelled by Winnetka Community House due to insufficient registration. A refund, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full working days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented.

Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings or special events will be given.

Prorated Policy Classes may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instructor has space and allows for late registration.

The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.

Inclement Weather Winnetka Community House will not hold classes on days when the Winnetka Public Schools have cancelled classes due to inclement weather.

Religious Holidays

Winnetka Community House makes every effort to avoid scheduling programs or events on religious holidays. Anyone affected will be offered the option of attending a session of the same program on a different date as a make-up, or receiving a prorated refund of the series fee for the date missed.

• Winnetka Community House is not responsible for the supervision of How To Register children on site prior to or remaining on site after the established program • To register for a membership simply list all eligible members on the registratimes. tion form. Then check the box and add the membership fee in with • Winnetka Community House is handicapped accessible. your registration.

• If you or any member of your family has special needs, please see our • Register for programs online at winnetkacommunityhouse.org or on the Executive Director. enclosed registration form.

• Winnetka Community House receives no tax dollars. We are supported by • Please print clearly. our programs, fund raising events, our annual campaign, and donations.

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• Winnetka Community House assumes no responsibility and carries no • By listing your email address, you agree to receive email communications accident or medical insurance for injuries or accidents at programs or from Winnetka Community House. We will never sell your address, but activities on Community House property. It is advisable to review your love to keep in touch with our users to give news about programs, events, own personal health insurance plan to be certain that you and your family and special offers from Winnetka Community House. If you do not wish have proper and sufficient insurance coverage. to receive these emails, please unsubscribe.

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• Unsigned forms will not be processed, but will be returned to you. This Complete details of program policies, procedures, and guidelines are sometimes inadvertently omitted. Errors in days, times, registration will delay processing your registration.

• Registration forms may be mailed or faxed. Registration by telephone is requirements and fees may occur in the brochure. When such errors occur the staff will advise you of the change as quickly as possible. We thank you not accepted. for your understanding.

Credit Cards

You may use your credit card for all programs which appear with a class Copy And Fax Service Available number or for a Fitness Centre membership. Fitness Centre memberships Copy service is available at $0.10/copy. Fax service is available at $2/first are obtained at the Fitness Centre only. Be sure to fill out the credit card page and $1/each additional page. Cost to receive a fax: $1/page (Faxes are information completely and sign the form. We do not take telephone limited to 847, 312, 773, 708, and 630 area codes) registration. However, if you are paying by credit card, you may fax your registration to (847) 446-0609.

Cancellation of Classes Prior to any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is sufficient to hold the class. Register early! Do not wait until the day of the first class to register. You may find the class has been cancelled due to low enrollment.

Winnetka Community House asks that all participants be courteous to our neighbors when driving and parking in the area.

STEPHEN DUSTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Winnetka Community House has established the Stephen Dustman Memorial Scholarship Fund to any resident who would like to take part in a Winnetka Community House activity, but is unable to render full payment. Persons interested may submit their need in writing to the attention of the Executive Director for confidential review. If further information is desired, please call our main office.

Donations to this scholarship fund are gratefully accepted.

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Register your whole family!

A one year Community House Membership is $150. All family members in your household are eligible for membership benefits. When registering for, just list your family members, and they will automatically be eligible for benefits when registering.

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Register early for programs!

Registration begins a week early for Community House Members. Check out our website or program guide for member registration dates.

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Save money on classes!

Members save up to 20% on registration! Find the Member price listed for each program and save on your whole family’s programs all year!

Note: Membership does not guarantee placement in all classes. Some classes fill quickly.

Don’t forget!

Members also receive special offers and rewards throughout the year! Watch your email for Member’s Only specials on programs, events and more!

Winnetka Community House Membership Program To sign up for a membership, please list all members of your household below and fill out a registration form. If registering for a class, please add $150 to your total registration fee. If signing up for a membership only, your $150 membership fee can be paid by check or credit card. Register online at winnetkacommunityhouse.org.

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Winnetka Community House is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in the safest manner possible, and holds the safety of the participants in the highest possible regard. Participants and parents registering their child in recreation programs must recognize, however, that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreation activities. Winnetka Community House continually strives to reduce such risks, and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions which have been designed to protect the participants’ safety. Please recognize that Winnetka Community House does not carry medical accident insurance for injuries sustained in its programs. The cost of such would make program fees prohibitive. Therefore, each person registering himself\herself or a family member for a recreation program/activity should review his/her own health insurance policy for coverage. It must be noted that the absence of health insurance coverage does not make Winnetka Community House automatically responsible for payment of medical expenses. Due to the difficulty and high cost of obtaining liability insurance, the agency providing liability coverage for Winnetka Community House requires the execution of the following Waiver and Release. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please read this form carefully, and be aware in participating in the program(s) listed on this page, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you might sustain arising out of the activities of this program.

WA I V ER A N D RE L E A S E O F ALL CLAIMS As a participant in the program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss, regardless of severity, which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with such program. I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the program against Winnetka Community House and its officers, agents, servants and employees. I do hereby fully release and discharge Winnetka Community House and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend Winnetka Community House and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damages or losses sustained by me or arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program. In the event of emergency, I authorize Winnetka Community House officials to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care, and agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services required. All participants agree that any photography taken while participating in a class, special event or use of a facility may be used for promotional purposes Winnetka Community House. Participants agree to receive emails from Winnetka Community House.

R EF U ND A N D P RO RAT E I N FOR MAT ION Full refunds will be issued for courses that are cancelled by Winnetka Community House due to insufficient registration. A refund, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full working days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented. Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings, or special events will be given. Classes may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instructor has space, and allows for late registration. The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.

Please list any specific medical allergies, medications, chronic illness or other conditions which staff should be aware of:

Winnetka Community House operates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you believe you or your child need accommodations to facilitate participation in Winnetka Community House program(s) for which you are registering, please check box.

I have read and fully understand the aforementioned Program Details, Waiver and Release of All Claims and Permission to Secure Treatment.

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Z E R O . Z E R O D O L L A R S . Z E R O P E R C E N T. Do you know how many of your tax dollars go to Winnetka Community House?

The answer is zero.

We a r e c o m p l e t e l y p r i v a t e l y s u p p o r t e d b y o u r u s e r s a n d d o n o r s .

Winnetka Community House and many local organizations to finish out summer with a fun event for the whole community! Bring the whole family August 24 for games, music, food, crafts and celebrate everything that makes the North Shore great!

Visit winnetkacommunityhouse.org for up to date information on additional performers and organizations as well as event schedules and details!

Pet Parade, Carnival games, 24’ Climbing Wall, Inflatables, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Arts and Crafts, Elliebee the Clown, Food & drink booths and more!

Bopology, Bob Solong, Village Follies, Children’s Theatre of Winnetka, Guitarist Jordan Xidas and Winnetka Youth Organizaton

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