Science. Theatre. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Music. Math Kids Country Enrichment Rocks! Spring 2018 Enrichment Classes
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) is the new STEM! Creative and performing arts when added to STEM can be a transformative driver of innovation. In Kids Country s STEAM Enrichment Program, science, technology and the arts are integrated in practical and imaginative project-based classes that highlight 21st Century skills, critical thinking, and problem solving. Creativity, communication, and teamwork are part of every course, giving students a complete learning experience they will love.
How to Register Register and pay online HERE: https://enrichment.kidscountry.org While attending Enrichment Classes, your child will not be signed in at Kids Country. Although they will be on campus and cared for by trusted instructors, monthly contracted hours will not be used during this time. January 29, 2018 February 5, 2018 Week of March 5, 2018 Week of May 1, 2018 Kids Country Client Registration Begins Public Registration Begins Enrichment Classes Begin* Classes End* * Please refer to individual class for specific start and end dates. Note: Schedule may change based on individual schools staff development days.
Our Enrichment Classes After School Dodgeball Join One on One Sports in a fun and safe after school dodgeball class. One on One Sports will work with students on improving footwork speed, agility, hand eye coordination, and athleticism. The dodgeball class is a fun activity for all. We create a safe environment by ensuring throws are not made above the shoulders. We are also working with students on proper throwing techniques. Come join us this Spring! Instructor: One on One After School Soccer Join One on One Soccer for games, contests and drills that will help your child get the edge! This program provides experienced instructors who bring valuable knowledge and youthful enthusiasm to the game. These clinics will help your child become a better soccer player through drills, contests, and game competition. This class is appropriate for new and continuing students. Instructor: One on One App Development with App Inventor Learn the fundamentals of app development through an accessible and friendly program, MIT App Inventor! Students will learn basics of app development using the MIT app inventor program. Instructor: knodemy Black Dragon Chess Underlying its proven social and cognitive benefits, Chess is fun! Join us for the upcoming session as we take a journey into this fascinating game! The class will include individual and group instruction, as well as supervised play amongst the students. All ability levels are welcome, even if your child has never played before. Previous students are also encouraged to continue. All materials provided. End of session prizes given to all students. Instructor: JB McCann *This class begins February 16, 2018* Drones In this Drone class, students will have a hands-on learning experience. They will learn about the inner machinations of a drone which allow it to fly. Instructor: knodemy
Hamilton Workshop Our class presents a revolutionary world of creative self-expression to students as they rise up and improve their voices, stage presence and confidence. Students are introduced to basic vocal techniques, harmony and choreography while performing age-appropriate lyrics and dance moves. Instructor: Village Center for the Arts KinderBOTS A unique program aimed at fostering creativity through science and technology in younger children, KinderBots has a strong focus on introducing simple engineering and technology concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Each child will use a computer and LEGO kit with motors and sensors. What is a GEAR? What is a PULLEY? Where do we see it? Can I build one? Our custom designed curriculum encourages young kids to question engineering and technology. Instructor: Tiny Techs Club Lyrical Dance Using elements of ballet, jazz, and contemporary, participants will learn a lyrical dance piece. Throughout the course dancers will also learn about their bodies, about healthy emotions, and being a good performer. Instructor: Jamie Roman Pots and Paints *Kinder class *1st-5th class Creativity abounds in Pots and Paints! In a busy world full of modern technology and fast results, this class goes back to the basics and teaches students how to work with clay a skill that requires patience and time. Alternating between weeks of pottery and painting, students will create delightful ceramic pieces. Art materials used will include clay, tempera paint, water color, pastels, and more. Instructor: Danielle John RobotED: Mighty Machines Lift up! Build these super strong machines like the Jack Hammer, Chainsaw and Crane that help make our work easy! Learn fundamentals of engineering and mechanics like gears, pulleys, cranks and levers. Each team of two will use a computer and LEGO WeDo kit to learn with. Exclusive curriculum with an emphasis on technology, engineering, and programming. Instructor: Tiny Techs Club
Robotics This robotics class is designed to introduce young students to the fundamentals of basic robot design and programming. Instructor: knodemy Star Wars Character Drawing Learn to draw all your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away. Create your own BB-8, Boba Fett, Yoda and more, even X-Wings and Tie Fighters! Each class focuses on one or two characters, starting with basic shapes and stick figures, and working our way up to a complete, colored drawing each week. Students learn to build character structure, outlines, as well as shading techniques including detailing with pencil and ink. Instructor: Village Center for the Arts STEAM Art & Animation Jr: Inspired by Walt Disney Take a stroll through the amazing World of Walt Disney s Animation Studio! This Spring your child will create their own animated short films. Artists will expand their horizons through the art of storytelling and modeling with real animators clay. They will gain an understanding of in-depth character design, verbalize animation terms, and master a digital stop motion program on their own. They get to take home their creations at the end of the 4 weeks! Instructor: JP Neang STEM FUNdamentals using LEGO Materials Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Boats, Snowmobiles, Arch Bridges, and Battletracks! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies STEM: Little Cosmos Welcome to the Cosmos! This class offers hands-on learning activities that investigate topics such as physics, gravity, and astronomy. The Scientists will sculpt their own clay planet, create an LED constellation powered by the sun s energy, and design a time machine with imagination power. Science is awesome! Get ready for fun that s out of this world! Instructor: JP Neang *Rancho Romero session begins February 26, 2018* Village Dance This fun-packed class allows children to explore new countries while dancing to popular songs and infectious rhythms from across the globe. Children discover new people and places while learning indigenous dance moves and rhythms from far-away places. Every class features a new and exciting destination where children are introduced to a country and its culture! Each week our dancers receive a stamp in their Village passport marking their visit to a new land! Instructor: Village Center for the Arts
Meet Our Curriculum Specialists JP Neang is an artist, creative director and Kids Country resident artist. She was a Featured Innovator of the Month at the Children s Creativity Museum and a 2015 Maker Team Member powered by Google. She has taught creative education (21st century thinking, creative engineering, and the arts) for several years, working to inspire the world with her current project called Imaginary Atlas, an initiative to bring back the act of creating just for the sake of creating to children on a global platform. Jamie Roman has been involved in the arts her entire life, finding her love dance at the age of three and beginning teaching when she was 14. Jamie directs the musical theatre program for Kids Country. Jamie received professional training in theatre from the American Conservatory Theater while attending week long intensive programs in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Jamie is passionate about the arts being accessible to school age kids. Danielle John is a local artist and parent whose three children have passed through Rancho Romero classrooms. She worked as the school art teacher for a number of years and created Pots and Paints in response to many parents wanting to add more artistic creativity to their children s lives. Danielle was born and educated in England, studied in Spain and France, and moved to America in 2005.
Curriculum Specialists (cont d) Black Dragon Chess JB McCann is an Expert rated player in the United States Chess Federation, and has been coaching and teaching chess for over 15 years. Since 2007, his after-school enrichment program, Black Dragon Chess, has taught thousands of students at schools throughout the San Ramon Valley. knodemy Based in Silicon Valley, knodemy was founded by parents who believe that education should know no boundaries.. At the core of this value lies our passion and dedication to make technology (STEAM) education accessible to students earlier in their academic career by partnering with schools, educational institutions, and organizations. Our approach is that students should be taught hands-on programming and STEAM skills through Project Based Learning (PBL) methodology. One on One Welcome to One on One Sports! We are focused on helping every type of athlete reach their full potential. We believe that character, confidence, discipline, and dedication are the key ingredients to attaining your athletic goals. We strive to turn our athlete s weaknesses into their strengths while constantly pushing them outside of their comfort level.
Play-Well TEKnologies At Play-Well TEKnologies we strive to build problem-solving skills and provide an opportunity for creative expression. We foster a greater appreciation of how things work and encourage the qualities of inquisitiveness, self-reliance and self confidence in children. We do this in the context of fun-filled engineering and architectural projects, activities that both the children and the instructors enjoy! Tiny Techs Club Tiny Techs Club encourages creativity in science and technology at the elementary school level using our Robotics curriculum. We use LEGO Robotics kits to teach children fundamentals in mechanics, building and programming, inspiring in children an awareness of science that exists all around them. Children learn to use simple programming to build concepts of logic, and lessons emphasize a structure that the students build and learn to program in order to understand the workings of simple everyday machines and entities. Village Center for the Arts Giving students a positive experience with music and the arts is our number one goal. We believe that the arts should be fun, presented in a supportive environment, and use materials that inspire practice & commitment. Village instructors put these principles into practice, and Village students develop a love and understanding for their craft that will last a lifetime.
Kids Country supports a child s natural curiosity and love of learning in a safe and inspired environment where they can discover their passions and achieve great things.
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