>>PERIODS A & B (Full Morning)<<
#401AB Making Party Food: Nachos, Dips & Hors d’Oeuvres **This is a two-period class**
Let's party! We're going to create yummy food combinations that we all love to have at parties. We'll make nachos, sliders (veggie and meat), dips and chips and more! There will always be vegetarian options.
NOTE: Foods may contain gluten, dairy and other allergens. Parents of children with allergies are cautioned.
#402AB Performance Practice **This is a two-period class**
Following on from Week 3, we will continue to craft songs and practice performing. We will learn how to record ourselves and begin putting together actual performance pieces. Don't worry -- if you're too shy to perform, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to be part of the show! Feel free to join the class even if you have participated in prior weeks; no experience necessary!
>>PERIOD A<<
#403A Crafty Class: The Etsy Shop
Take your crafty ideas to the next level. Create craft-based products that are worthy of displaying on Pinterest or selling on Etsy. From bracelets to bookmarks, plant holders to crocheted items, this class will give you space to work creatively with others.
#404A Pop Piano: Playing the Hits
No past experience necessary, but even the most experienced musicians will enjoy it. Are there songs and song hooks that get stuck in your head, or songs that just make you want to sing along every time you hear them? In this class, you can learn to play the best parts of these songs on a keyboard/piano, taught by an experienced professional musician. Using an innovative and rather simple process of focusing on triads, chord progression, key, and harmony, you can learn to play measures of the songs of your choice through hearing/listening rather than reading notes. By the end of the week, you will be able to jump on any piano and play tunes that everyone will recognize.
#405A Coding & Website Development
In this class, we’ll learn how to use HTML, CSS, and Javascript to program an interactive website. We'll be using actual coding languages used by professionals to make your very own website. Make a website for your business, blog or gaming. Learn the basics of programming and apply them in this class.
#406A Dungeons & Dragons
Join us on an epic adventure where we travel from town to town, slay monsters, and find long-forgotten treasures! This course is appropriate for beginners and advanced players, so introduce us to your existing character or learn to create your own character, and embark on an epic adventure. Dungeons and Dragons™ is a role-play, tabletop fantasy game that teaches skills such as creativity, problem-solving, collaboration and arithmetic, all in a relaxed, fun setting.
#407A The Greatest Sports Games
Let's go out to our amazing field and play simple but fun games: Kickball, Capture the Flag, BasketBase (combination of Baseball and Basketball), Steal the Bacon, Team Handball, Gasketball (Combination of Soccer and Basketball), Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football and more! Fitness + fun = the perfect combination!
>>PERIOD B<<
#408B Podcasting is the Future
Podcasts are suddenly everywhere, and now you can learn how to make your own. Learn how to write, record and produce your very own podcast. Hold discussions about current events, play music, talk sports or whatever you find interesting and publish it for the world to hear.
#409B Hip Hop & Music Production
Want to record your own hip hop beat complete with beats, melody and samples? Or create a bedroom pop or dance song that you can post on Soundcloud or Spotify? This is the class for you -- learn how to create and produce your own songs, taught by a professional musician/producer. Learn how to program drum patterns, record vocals or live instrument loops, and produce amazing music tracks that will get people's heads nodding and feet tapping, and maybe even inspire new dance moves.
#410B Games of Strategy & Chance
Have you ever wondered why some people are so good at chess, or always win their card and board games? A some people just lucky? In this class we will play chess, card games, board games and game called Pig with a focus on strategic game play. Learn from others how to use a specific opening gambit in chess, how to maintain a "poker face" when playing cards, or how sometimes luck/probability works in your favor. Play for fun, but also learn to play to win!
#411B Middle School Masters
Is the thought of going to Middle School giving you the jitters? Then this class is for you! Middle School Masters will prepare and organize you for your middle school experience, both academically and socially. You will begin to master how to be a successful student by learning strategies for managing both the triumphs and challenges of middle school. By the end of this course, you will feel confident, prepared, and excited for the upcoming school year.
#412B Volleyball Fun
Bump, set, spike! You'll learn the basic fundamentals of this wonderful game and progress to game play, including indoor 6 v 6, 3 v 3, and beach-style 2 v 2. This class is for all levels.