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Session 1 February 9 - 23, 2008 |
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| K – 2nd | |
| 3rd – 5th | |
| 5th – 8th | |
Session 2 March 1 - 15, 2008 |
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| K – 2nd | |
| K – 2nd | |
| K – 2nd | |
| K – 2nd | |
| K – 8th | |
| 3rd – 5th | |
| 5th – 8th | |
| 5th – 8th | |
| 6th – 8th | |
Crafty Critters (Grades K - 2nd)
Think humans are smart? Wait until you see what birds and otters and even ants can do! Take a new look at the world of animals and discover how animals use special abilities to find food, make shelters, and protect themselves and their families.
Dates: Session 1: February 9 - 23
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor:Sue Bailey
Fee: $60
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Homemade Chemistry (A) (Grades 3rd - 5th)
Learn about chemistry concepts using simple household products. Each Saturday, a demonstration of a concept will be conducted followed by a brief discussion. Then it will be your turn to perform an in-class experiment reinforcing the concept. Homework experiments leading into the principle for the following week will handed out at the end of each class
Dates: Session 1: February 9 - 23
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor:Burma M. Reed
Fee: $60
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Babysitting 101 (Grades 5th - 8th)
This class is designed to develop your leadership skills and lose the “I am in control” attitude. You will learn how to make smart and safe decisions, what to watch for while on the “job” and how to pick the best stuff to do. This course will cover the basics of first-aid, how not to freak out in an emergency, diapering, holding, and dressing babies, and how to find a good babysitting gig!
Dates: Session 1: February 9 - 23
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor: Ann Ard
Fee: $70
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Session 2 March 1 - 15, 2008
Lighten Up (Grades K - 2nd)
Bring light into your art and use it as a tool. Learn to make colorful window art, made to sit in the sunlight. Create suncatchers and reflective art projects to hang in the light using foils and other reflective materials. You will leave this class with bright and brilliant artwork!
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor:Christine Taormina
Fee: $60
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Dance Imagination (Grades K - 2nd)
Join this creative class where you get to express your ideas through movement! Learn the art and techniques of dance in a fun, child-centered atmosphere. Improve your strength, balance, and coordination.
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor:Caitlin Kirk
Fee: $50
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Music Masters (B) (Grades K - 2nd)
Let your child become a master in music. Your child will learn various musical concepts through games, songs, and by making their very own musical instruments.
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor: Jeanna Hawkins
Fee: $60
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Healthy Body, Happy Me (Grades K - 2nd)
Learn how healthy eating and exercise practice can make you feel happy and stay healthy. Play games and participate in activities to learn about feelings and self-esteem.
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor:Misty Porter
Fee: $50
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Improv Theater (Grades K - 8th)
Explore acting in a different way. Learn how to construct characters quickly with gestures, accents, voice changes, and techniques. This class is a collection of games, exercises, and techniques for improvisation theatre. Come prepared to have fun and learn a lot!
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor: Monique Harmon
Fee: $60
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Masters of Disasters: Be Disaster Safe (B) (Grades 3rd - 5th)
Participate in games, role-playing, and activities to learn about disasters common to our area – fire, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, and wildfires. Learn about the disaster cycle; how to prepare, respond, and recover from disasters. This class will use Red Cross Masters of Disasters program materials.
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor: Shannon Jenkins
Fee: $60
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Book Bonanza (Grades 3rd - 6th)
Try your hand at illustrating and authoring while you learn how to make a variety of books (accordion folded, pop-up, and tab). Explore the history of books and bookmaking from different cultural perspectives.
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor: Sue Bailey
Fee: $60
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These Kids Are Really Cooking (Grades 5th - 8th)
Come and learn how to prepare easy recipes you can share with your family. This class is an introduction to cooking and safety in the kitchen will be included as a focus. This class will be fun and educational!
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor: Lesley Deaver
Fee: $70
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Homemade Chemistry (B) (Grades 6th - 8th)
Learn about chemistry concepts using simple household products. Each Saturday, a demonstration of a concept will be conducted followed by a brief discussion. Then it will be your turn to perform an in-class experiment reinforcing the concept. A homework experiment leading into the principle for the following week will handed out at the end of class.
Dates: Session 2: March 1 - 15
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
Instructor: Burma M. Reed
Fee: $60
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