2023 MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES

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>>PERIODS A & B (Full Morning)<<

#301AB           The Italian Chef: Learn to Cook Delicious Italian Food  **This is a two-period class**

Move beyond pizza and pasta and cook authentic Italian Food. Yes, we love pizza and pasta, but let's explore the deliciousness of homemade ravioli, pondosas, polenta and more! There will always be vegetarian options. 

NOTE:  Foods may contain gluten, dairy and other allergens. Parents of children with allergies are cautioned.

#302AB           Creative Songwriting & Intro to Composing  **This is a two-period class**

Let's write, sing and perform songs/pieces! In this class we will learn how to create melodies and harmonies and put our own lyrics and poetry to music. Work with partners and form duets or trios. If you play an instrument, feel free to bring it and play along.

>>PERIOD A <<

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#303A             Crafty Class: Fuse Beads & Succulents

In this class, participants will use fuse beads to create colorful and practical succulent plant holders, and will get their very own succulents to give as gifts or keep for themselves. Succulents are like pets, and the fuse bead plant holders are like colorful houses for their plants.

#304A             Cartooning: Gags, Strips & Caricatures

Cartooning is back! We will draw single panel “gag” cartoons (like The New Yorker), multi-panel “strip” cartoons (like Charlie Brown) and political cartoons (including caricature). We will learn drawing techniques cartoonists use like perspective, anatomy and how to work effectively with ink. No previous drawing experience required.

#305A             Pop Piano: Playing the Hits

No 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.

#306A             Beginning Coding: Make Your Own Game!

Do you want to learn how to code? Do you want to learn how to code games? Learn how to make games like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Angry Birds and more! Single player? Multiplayer? No problem! We'll be using the Scratch coding language to program the games that YOU want to play. Prepare to show off your creations to all your friends and create the next best game!

#307A             Games of Strategy & Chance

Have you ever wondered why some people are so good at chess, or always win their card and board games? Are some people just lucky? In this class we will play chess, card games, board games and a game called Pig with a focus on strategic game play. Learn 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! 

#308A             Basketball Fun 1

Dribble, pass, shoot, score (and more) in Basketball Fun 1. The class will begin with the basics and progress to complex skills and theory. Emphasis will be on individual skills and how to incorporate them into a team setting. Competitions will include Hot Shot, 3-Point Shootout, One-on-One, and more!

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>>PERIOD B<<

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#309B             Drawing & Sketching: Realism & Imagination

Take your doodling to the next level. Combine drawing strategies with your creativity to create real life-looking characters and detailed backgrounds. Use proven art techniques to meld realism with your imagination. No prior drawing experience is required.

#310B             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.

#311B             Hip Hop and 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.

#312B             Werewolves of Miller's Hollow

Do you like solving mysteries, especially ones that involve you? Werewolves of Miller's Hollow encourages communication, critical thinking, and working together in order to solve a mystery. This is one of the games that led to Among Us. Are you clever enough to find the werewolf before the werewolf finds you?

#313B             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.

#314B             Soccer Fun 2

Soccer Fun 2 is a continuation of Soccer Fun 1, but you're welcome to attend this class without having attended Soccer Fun 1. Designed for players of all abilities, this class emphasizes both team play and individual skill development. Through skills, drills and thrills, we will work to develop the full range of soccer techniques, including dribbling and passing with different surfaces of the foot, receiving the ball on the ground and in the air, and shooting techniques.