GLENCOE PARK DISTRICT - 2018 FALL GUIDE THE GREAT MUD RUN IS BACK! SEE PAGE 28 FOR DETAILS
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GLENCOE PARK DISTRICT DISTRICT 2018 2018 FALL FALL GUIDE GUIDE THE THE GREAT GREATMUDMUD RUN RUN ISISBACK! BACK! SEE SEEPAGE PAGE28 28FOR FORDETAILS DETAILS RESIDENT RESIDENTREGISTRATION REGISTRATIONSTARTS STARTS WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST AUGUST11 77AM AMONLINE ONLINE | |88AM AMIN-PERSON IN-PERSON NON-RESIDENT NON-RESIDENTREGISTRATION REGISTRATIONSTARTS STARTSAUGUST AUGUST6 6
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE PRESCHOOL GRADES 5-10 Children’s Circle Day Care..................................... ...... 10-11 Arts, STEM, Sewing, Cooking Programs......... ............ 22-23 Dance.................................................................. ....... 38-39 Athletics: Fencing, Flag Football.................................. 30 Early Learning Center Preschool...................... ........... 12-13 Basketball........................................................... ........ 32-34 Enrichment Classes...................................... .............. 14-15 Ceramics (Wheel Throwing) ........................... ............ 36-37 Glencoe Jr. Kindergarten............................................. 18-19 Cheer…………………………………………......... 38-39 Athletics: Golf, T-ball, etc.................................... ........ 14-15 Dance.................................................................. ....... 38-39 Martial Arts......................................................... ........ 42-43 Fitness Center........................................................... .. 6-7 Performing Arts........................................................... 40 Great Mud Run........................................................... . 28 Preschool Day Off Activities................................ ........ 17 Kids Club Before/After School................................. .... 20 Tennis............................................................... .......... 44 Martial Arts............................................................ ..... 42-43 Performing Arts........................................................... 40-41 KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 2 Rowing................................................................... ..... 24-25 Arts, STEM, Sewing, Chess, Cooking Programs.......... 22-23 School Day Off Programs.................................... ........ 21 Athletics: Fencing, Tumbling, Cheer, Yoga & Golf... ..... 24-25 Teen Nights............................................................. .... 30 Basketball.......................................................... ......... 32-33 Tennis................................................................... ...... 44 Ceramics .................................................................... 36-37 Dance................................................................... ...... 38-39 ADULTS Great Mud Run..................................................... ....... 28 Arts Classes ............................................................... 46-47 Kids Club Before/After School.................................. ... 20 Ceramics .................................................................... 36-37 Martial Arts............................................................ ..... 42-43 Performing Arts................................................. ......... 46-47 Performing Arts...................................................... ..... 40 Fitness Classes....................................................... .... 8-9 School Day Off Programs........................................ .... 21 Fitness Center....................................................... ...... 6-7 Tennis.................................................................... ..... 44 Friends of the Green Bay Trail...................................... 49 Piano Lessons........................................................ ..... 40 Glencoe Community Garden..................................... ... 49 Martial Arts........................................................... ...... 42-43 GRADE 3-4 Paint/Sculpt and Sip Classes ...................................... 26 Arts, STEM, Sewing, Chess, Cooking Programs.......... 22-23 Piano Lessons .......................................................... .. 40 Athletics: Fencing, Tumbling, Golf..................... .......... 24-25 Tennis................................................................. ........ 44 Basketball......................................................... .......... 32 Travel Opportunities............................................... ..... 48 Ceramics ......................................................... .......... 36-37 Cheer…………………………………………......... 38-39 ALL AGES/FAMILIES Dance.......................................................................... 38-39 Watts Ice Center.......................................................... 56-57 Great Mud Run........................................................ .... 28 Paddle Tennis at Winnetka Park District.................. .... 45 Kids Club Before/After School................................... .. 20 Special Events ........................................................... 2-3, 26-28 Martial Arts............................................................... .. 42-43 Takiff Facility Rentals............................................ ...... 29 Performing Arts........................................................ ... 40-41 Glencoe Fitness........................................................... 7 Piano ....................................................................... ... 40 Rowing.................................................................... .... 24-25 School Day Off Programs........................................ .... 21 Tennis.......................................................................... 44 4 • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Special Events at the August FREE! PARK-N-PLAY: FOSSIL EXPLORATION 6-7 PM | Thursday, August 2 | Watts Park FREE! PARK-N-PLAY: NINJA NIGHT 6-7 PM | Thursday, August 9 | West Park FREE! TOTS-N-TUNES: MACARONI SOUP 10-10:45 AM | Friday, August 10 | Wyman Green FREE! MOVIES IN THE PARK: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Dusk | Friday, August 10 | Wyman Green FREE! TOTS-N-TUNES: ISTVAN & HIS IMAGINARY BAND 10-10:45 AM | Tuesday, August 28 | Kalk Park September THE GREAT MUD RUN Saturday, September 15 | Watts Park | Ages 7-14 | Activity #220817 First Race Starts at 9 AM FREE! DOGGIE DIP 2-3 PM | Sunday, September 16 | Glencoe Beach October FREE! HARVEST FEST 10 AM-1 PM | Saturday, October 6 | Kalk Park NEW! TALES & ALES 2-6 PM | Saturday, October 6 | Glencoe Beach | Ages 21 & Up SCULPT & SIP 6:30-8:30 PM | Friday, October 12 | Takiff Center | $30/35 R/NR | Age 21+ Activity #220740-01
Glencoe Glencoe Park Park District District FREE! FREE! ART ART SHOW SHOW 6-86-8 PMPM | Friday, | Friday, October October 1919 | Takiff | Takiff Center Center BOO BOOBASH BASH 5:30-7 5:30-7 PMPM| Thursday, | Thursday, October October 2525 | Takiff | Takiff Center Center | $8 | $8 PerPer Person Person In Advance In Advance $10 $10 PerPer Person PersonAt At TheThe Door Door (October (October25)25) | Activity | Activity # 220822 # 220822 November November NERF NERFBATTLE BATTLE Saturday, Saturday,November November 3 |3Takiff | Takiff Center Center | $15/18 | $15/18 R/NR R/NR | Age | Age 8-12 8-12 Activity Activity #220620 #220620 PAINT PAINT &&SIPSIP 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30PMPM | Friday, | Friday, November November 9 |9Takiff | Takiff Center Center | $30/$35 | $30/$35 R/NR R/NR | Age | Age 21+ 21+ Activity Activity #220730-01 #220730-01 SNOOPY SNOOPY THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING 10-11:30 10-11:30AMAM| Saturday, | Saturday, November November 1717 | Takiff | Takiff Center Center | $5/8 | $5/8 R/NR R/NR PerPer Child Child Ages Ages 2-82-8 | Activity | Activity #220310-01 #220310-01 FREE! FREE! WATTS WATTS OPENING OPENING DAY DAY 1010 AM-8 AM-8 PMPM | Friday, | Friday, November November 2323 | Watts | Watts Center Center December December NEW! NEW!WINTER WINTEREXPRESS EXPRESS 1-41-4 PMPM| Saturday, | Saturday, December December 1 |1Takiff | Takiff & Watts & Watts Center Center| Activity | Activity #220320 #220320 $20/25 $20/25 R/NR R/NR forfor children children ageage 1-18; 1-18; $10/15 $10/15R/NR R/NRforfor adults adults TEEN TEEN ICEICE NIGHT NIGHT 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30PMPM| Friday, | Friday, December December 1414 | Watts | Watts Center Center | $15 | $15 In In advance; advance; $20 $20 at at thethe door door | Register | Register at at gjhp.org gjhp.org FREE! FREE! WINTER WINTER SOLSTICE: SOLSTICE: LIGHT LIGHT UPUP THE THE GREEN GREEN BAY BAY TRAIL TRAIL 5 PM 5 PM | Friday, | Friday, December December 2121 | Shelton | Shelton Park Park facebook.com/glencoeparks facebook.com/glencoeparks twitter.com/glencoeparks twitter.com/glencoeparks instagram.com/glencoeparks instagram.com/glencoeparks
WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTORS’ DESK habitat for birds and butterflies. In addition, the bioswales will migrate www.GlencoeParkDistrict.com 847.835.3030 storm-water pollutants and reduce standing water which attracts mosquitoes. DEAR GLENCOE We take great care in ensuring people of all races, abilities, and status FRIENDS AND are welcome at the Park District. This fall, the Takiff Center will undergo NEIGHBORS: Phase II of parking lot improvements, designed to improve accessibility for drivers, walkers, and riders of all abilities. We anticipate that construction For the second year in a row, the will be a major disruption for a short period of time, but the completed Glencoe Park District was named a project will ensure all people can access the Takiff Center for years to Gold Medal Award finalist. The honor come. Learn more on page 45 signifies that we are among the four best in the country for communities Our financial health is a point of pride. In May, Moody’s Investor Services under 30,000, acknowledging the upgraded the Park District’s bond rating to Aaa, which is the highest phenomenal services, parks and rating available. Because we are proven to be among the top tier of local facilities that we provide to the governments in terms of financial strength, both in Illinois and across the public. The award emphasizes three important pillars: environmental nation, the Aaa rating will allow us to issue debt at the lowest possible conservation, social equity, and health and wellness. interest rate. Under the pillar of conservation, we try to lead by example in order to This September, we will travel to Indianapolis for the National Parks mitigate environmental impact on a local scale. Recently, we added two and Recreation Association conference, where the Gold Medal winner new beehives to the Takiff Center’s greenhouses. We did this because we will be announced, live, during the keynote address. Wish us luck…and recognize the crucial role honey bees play in our environment and the remember to play! real danger that colony collapse disorder poses to the overall health of the United States. Bees, which are responsible for pollinating the plants, trees, and one-third of the world’s produce, are in serious decline Sincerely, in the country. While our new hives won’t solve the entire problem, the apiary program will enhance our ecosystem and provide educational opportunities for students of all ages. The beehives are not the only environmentally-friendly feature added to the Takiff Center this season. The 5-acre park now features a new walking path and two new bioswales. Lisa Sheppard, CPRP The bioswales will act as a water source for the bees, as well as natural Executive Director WATCH OUR GOLD MEDAL AWARD FINALIST VIDEO! We created a 5-minute video to introduce the Glencoe Park District’s unique and outstanding qualities to the country. Visit glencoeparkdistrict.com to WATCH OUR NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL FINALIST VIDEO watch our video. GLENCOE PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lisa M. Brooks Stefanie Boron Dudley Onderdonk Josh Lutton President Vice President Treasurer Commissioner 5 5
GLENCOE FITNESS ALL AGES GET FIT AT TAKIFF! Glencoe Fitness is now open at the Takiff Center! In addition to group fitness classes, Glencoe Fitness has nine pieces of Precor cardio equipment, two Expresso HD Bikes, and seven strength machines. Free weights, dumbbells, kettle bells, and medicine balls are also available for self-guided fitness enthusiasts. Our inviting and pristine fitness area meets all your training needs in a compact environment. You can even track your progress with our state-of-the-art Preva cloud-based fitness app. Personal training and group fitness classes are available for an additional fee. Interested in joining? Visit the Takiff Center to take a tour and join. If you mention this page, we’ll waive the $125 initiation fee. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: HOURS OF OPERATION • ON-DEMAND DIGITAL CONTENT ON CARDIO MACHINES 5:30 AM–9 PM • FREE USE OF PREVA APP TO TRACK MONDAY–FRIDAY WORKOUTS 7 AM–5PM • PRIVATE LOCKER SHOWER ROOMS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • 20% OFF GROUP FITNESS CLASSES • ACCESS TO PERSONAL TRAINERS • FREE OPEN GYM USE MEMBERSHIP GLENCOE MEMBERSHIP LENGTH NON-RESIDENT TYPE RESIDENT 1-year Membership $350 $525 Individual 6-Month Membership $270 $405 Pay-Per-Month Membership $40 per month $60 per month (1 year commitment required for first year) Additional Family 1-year Membership (each additional family member) $300 $450 Member 6-Month Membership (each additional family member) $250 $375 Family members must reside in the same Pay-Per-Month Membership (each additional family member; 1 year commit- household to purchase a ment required for first year) $35 per month $53 per month family pass. 1-year Membership $215 $525 Senior/student Pay-Per-Month Senior/Student $25 per month $60 per month Students: Age 14-22* (1 year commitment required for first year) Seniors: Age 65+* *ID required. Winter Break Student Membership $35 $53 Drop-in 6 Daily fee $10 per day $15 per day
Glencoe Fitness: Back to School Specials! LABOR DAY WEEKEND FREE Fall into fitness with our free Labor Day weekend open house. Drop in to Glencoe Fitness anytime Saturday or Sunday, September 1-2, for a free workout! Please note, Glencoe Fitness will be closed September 3. PRESCHOOL PARENT SPECIAL After drop-off or before pick-up, enjoy a workout at Glencoe Fitness! All Children’s Circle, Early Learning Center and Glencoe Junior Kindegarten parents are entitled to one free month at Glencoe Fitness! Valid September 2018 only. Not applicable for current members. 7
GROUP FITNESS Start your fitness routine today or add in a new class AGES 18+ to spice up your regular workout! All classes take place in the Takiff Center, unless otherwise stated. It is recommended that students bring their own mat to all yoga classes for hygienic purposes. FITNESS PUNCH CARD To join a class, you may register for the class, purchase a Fitness Punch Card, or pay the drop-in fee ($20). Fitness Punch Cards must be purchased in person before your first class. You may use a Fitness Punch Card or pay the daily drop-in fee ($20). • You must register for a Fitness Punch Card and sign a waiver. • Punch cards expire five months from date of purchase. • Students who do not own a Fitness Punch Card must pay a drop-in fee and sign a waiver prior to class, each time they attend. • Fitness Punch Cards are non-refundable and non-transferable. • A photo will be taken for newcomers. SENIOR Fitness punch cards can now be renewed online. Classes are subject OPTIONS R/NR FEE R/NR FEE to cancellation. Times and instructors are subject to change based on enrollment. Senior is age 65 and older. Students must register in person at 10 PUNCH $165/180 $148/163 the Takiff Center with a valid photo ID. Drop-in fees must be paid prior to 20 PUNCH $276/302 $250/274 attending class. 30 PUNCH $345/379 $305/345 6 MONTHS $660/726 $592/654 FITNESS PUNCH CARDS MAY NOT BE USED TO ACCESS GYM EQUIPMENT IN THE FITNESS AREA. USE OF THE GLENCOE FITNESS Drop In Fee: $20/class (Waiver must accompany fee) REQUIRES A FITNESS MEMBERSHIP. SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS GLENCOE FITNESS MEMBERS GET 20% OFF ALL FITNESS CLASSES The 20% discount on fitness classes only applies to current/new Glencoe Fitness members at the time of fitness class registration. The discount cannot be retroactively applied or used for daily drop-in fees. 8
GROUP FITNESS GENTLE FLOW YOGA WITH JUDY ROIN NEW! BROADWAY DANCE AGES 18+ This class is a challenging yet accessible Vinyasa-style class. Practice This spectacularly fun class includes strengthening, toning and fabulous a straight-forward, well-rounded flow that incorporates use of balance choreography drawn from our rich American Musical history, including boards. Learn to move from the center of the body to strengthen your core. favorite shows such as Chicago, Chorus Line, West Side Story, and Fame. Find better balance and greater range of movement at this unique class! Try this fantastic class and you will dance through the rest of your day. Class size is limited - early arrival is recommended. • Some dance experience recommended. BEGINNER SERIES WITH REACH YOGA MOVING WITH WEIGHTS WITH MARIANNE NICOLOSI The Yoga Beginner Series is geared to those who have never (or barely) This low-impact progressive cardio and weights program strengthens, tried yoga. For four weeks, you and a group of other new students will improves muscle tone and increases bone density. You will burn calories learn basic poses and sequences, along with information about the while increasing your upper and lower body strength. • benefits of yoga. • JAZZ DANCE WITH JUDY KAPLAN GENTLE FLOW YOGA WITH JUDY ROIN Enjoy great music and dance combinations in this choreographed class. Gentle Flow moves at a steady fluid pace and incorporates poses of Recommended for dancers with experience in modern, jazz, or ballet. Abs strength, flexibility and balance. Careful attention is given to breath work and core work are included. • and proper alignment. Safe modifications and use of props are offered to make yoga fun and accessible to all. Gentle Flow is appropriate for those who prefer a slower paced class, those working with special concerns or ROW & GO BOOTCAMP WITH SANDY CULVER injuries, and those interested in maintaining health and independence as Our high-energy circuit training class uses rowing machines and a unique they age. • format for a full-body workout. First time rowing? No worries, we will teach you proper form! NO CLASS: November 23 & 26. • VINYASA FLOW: ALL LEVELS WITH REACH YOGA For students interested in moving through a flow, dynamic sequence of ROW & GO INTERVAL TRAINING WITH SANDY CULVER yoga poses. Classes typically incorporate various sun salutations and flow Instructors will combine rowing intervals with dynamic sculpting exercises through a variety of standing, balancing, and seated poses. The focus is for the perfect balance of cardio and strength training. • on linking movement to breathe, refining alignment, and building strength. An “all levels” class is most comfortable for students who have attended at least a few yoga classes. This class will offer simple poses and chances ROWGA BOOTCAMP to rest for the beginner yogi, as well as opportunities for the experienced WITH SANDY CULVER AND KRISTEN SAUNDERS student to incorporate more advanced poses. Everyone flows together but This unique class starts with intense rowing intervals and ends with works at their own level. • relaxing yoga! Short on time? Just come to the first or second half. For those with more time and an adventurous spirit, stay for both sessions. No VINYASA FLOW 1-2 WITH REACH YOGA experience in either discipline necessary. • For students interested in moving through a dynamic sequence of yoga poses. Classes typically incorporate various sun salutations and flow WERQ WITH CAMILLA CHACHKO through a variety of standing, balancing, and seated poses. The focus is WERQ is the fiercely fun dance fitness workout class based in pop, rock, on linking movement to breathe, refining alignment, and building strength. and hip hop music taught by certified fitness professionals. The WERQ Suitable for students with the most basic working knowledge of yoga warm up previews the dance steps used in class and the WERQ cool down poses and sequences, this class will also offer options for the experienced includes balance and yoga-inspired poses. student to incorporate more advanced poses. • VIGOROUS VINYASA WITH REACH YOGA You can expect a varied pace that will elevate the heart rate, keep you safe, and flow with the breath while building optimal energy. Incorporating a variety of sun salutations and standing sequences, this class will challenge your balance and strength while building fluidity and flexibility FOR AN UP-TO-DATE SCHEDULE, through a different creative flow each time. You won’t be bored, but there will always be time to align, refine, breathe and be still. This class VISIT WWW.GLENCOEPARKDISTRICT.COM will begin with a steady build, progressing to peak poses and optional advanced variations including arm balances, inversions, and back bends, and then wind you down and settle your energy into a peaceful flow for the rest of your day. • 9 9
CHILDREN’S CIRCLE 6 WEEKS–KINDERGARTEN YOUR CHILD’S FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE Children’s Circle Full Day Preschool combines full-day flexibility and high-quality teaching to create preschool programs geared to the diverse needs of busy families. We serve families with children 6 weeks old up to kindergarten. A day at Children’s Circle reflects our philosophy that children learn best through meaningful interactions with the world around them in a secure environment. Learning is an active process, whether it happens during a teacher-guided group experience or during free choice play. Our program is licensed by the State of Illinois, meeting state standards for health, safety, and staff training. CHILDREN’S CIRCLE FULL DAY PRESCHOOL Children’s Circle Full Day Preschool opens at 7 AM and closes at 6:30 PM, with enrollment options that range from two to five days per week. Because Children’s Circle Full Day offers classes 50 weeks a year, you may register at any time. Children’s Circle is closed for one week in August and one week in December, as well as on major holidays. JELLYFISH INFANTS DOLPHINS AGE THREE Our Jellyfish teachers understand that this first school experience for Our Dolphins teachers keep kids active with weekly learning themes your child lays the groundwork for healthy social and educational growth that spark imagination and promote investigation. Language, math in the years to come. With an emphasis on building trustworthy, loving and science learning is embedded in routines and play, with large and relationships, our program focuses on individual needs and enjoying new small group experiences providing support for developing concepts and experiences in a warm environment. understandings. FROGS TODDLERS BELUGAS AGE FOUR Our Frogs teachers serve as guides as children learn about themselves, In the Belugas classroom, learning is rapid and engaging as we prepare their friends, and the world around them. The drive for independence that for the kindergarten year to come. Curriculum is strong and embedded; characterizes this age group spurs impressive language, social, cognitive numbers become real through counting games and routines; letters and physical gains. We focus heavily on new and sometimes messy draw life from songs, storytelling, rhyming, and situational experiences. experiences whether it be painting with pudding or playing with soil in the Cooking is science and socialization, as the fruits of children’s efforts sensory table. are enjoyed together. Use of social stories promotes deep imaginative play, cooperation, and cognition. Learning is interactive, with plenty of opportunities for your child to explore and follow his interests. TURTLES YOUNG TWO’S Our Turtles learn best in safe, loving places where they can explore in their own way. The activities for this age group are built around their natural curiosity and their desire to discover their own boundaries. Our Turtles are constantly on the move as they gain independence through learned self- help skills. As the Turtles discover how to interact with the world around them, they gain social skills in order to share and help one another in the classroom. The emphasis on social skills opens doors to developing strong relationships with adults and peers. STARFISH AGE TWO The Starfish work on gaining new preschool skills through the use of investigation and discovery. The teachers guide an active day, in which these young preschoolers can expand their skills and knowledge. The weekly lesson plans follow the children in their natural exploration as they experience hands-on learning and social interaction in an educational setting. 10
FULL DAY PRESCHOOL 6 WEEKS–KINDERGARTEN 2018-19 MONTHLY RATES WHERE TO FIND US EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2019 Children’s Circle is housed in the Takiff Center. Our space has been designed and furnished with specific age groups in mind, providing your A separate $125 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee is child with the optimal environment for exploration and education. State- required for each child. All of the programs include a hot lunch and of-the-art playgrounds promote creativity and high-energy play, as well as snack. Holidays and closing days are averaged into the monthly fees. nature-based investigation and experience. The registration fee will NOT be applied to your monthly tuition. HOW TO REGISTER Please contact Jessica Stockl, Early Childhood Program Manager, at (847) PROGRAM # OF DAYS DAYS RESIDENT RESIDENT NON- 835-7533 to arrange a tour and discuss availability. Online registration is DAYS RESIDENT not available for Children’s Circle. 2 DAYS T/TH $961 $1,029 Registration priority and resident rates apply to Glencoe residents and JELLYFISH 3 DAYS M/W/F $1,445 $1,548 those who work at least 30 hours in Glencoe, but we welcome enrollments 5 DAYS M-F $1,975 $2,114 from neighboring communities. Children must be the appropriate age prior 2 DAYS T/TH $883 $945 to entry. 3 DAYS M/W/F $1,323 $1,416 FROGS Children’s Circle is a year-round program. If you elect to take your child out 5 DAYS M-F $1,886 $2,020 during the summer months, a fee will be assessed in order to secure your 2 DAYS T/TH $793 $849 child’s spot in the fall. For more information, please contact Jessica Stockl TURTLES 3 DAYS M/W/F $1,186 $1,270 at (847) 835-7533. 5 DAYS M-F $1,690 $1,810 2 DAYS T/TH $793 $849 STARFISH 3 DAYS M/W/F $1,186 $1,270 5 DAYS M-F $1,690 $1,810 2 DAYS T/TH $769 $824 DOLPHINS 3 DAYS M/W/F $1,152 $1,232 5 DAYS M-F $1,640 $1,757 2 DAYS T/TH $670 $717 BELUGAS 3 DAYS M/W/F $1,026 $1,099 5 DAYS M-F $1,420 $1,520 1111
EARLY LEARNING CENTER AGES 2–5 THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER DIFFERENCE Early Learning Center (ELC) has provided a strong foundation for Glencoe’s preschoolers for more than thirty-five years. Our goal for children is not just school-readiness, but life-readiness. We are proud to be licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and to follow the Illinois Early Learning Standards. The standards were developed with the support of hundreds of Early Childhood educators in order to provide developmentally appropriate benchmarks. Our Early Learning Center teachers use this resource to guide classroom experiences and activities, providing a solid foundation for developmental and experiential learning. OUR EDUCATIONAL TEAM We pride ourselves on our teacher’s ties to the community. The key component in accomplishing our mission is choosing individuals that can easily blend in with our Early Learning Center family. Our educators have academic degrees in Child Development, Early Childhood or a related discipline, and life experiences that encompass parenting and grandparenting. The ELC staff receives continuous development, support and training in and out of the classroom. All staff completes fifteen hours of continuing education each year to understand the latest trends in early childhood education and child development. The broad depth of knowledge enables the Early Learning Center to provide an exceptional preschool experience and allows your child to trust, respect and bond with their teachers, in addition to meeting our high standards of education and experience. OUR PHILOSOPHY AND CURRICULUM The Early Learning Center philosophy is that children learn best through meaningful interactions with the world around them in a secure environment. Learning is an active process, whether it happens during a teacher-guided group experience or during free choice play. We emphasize cognitive, social, emotional and large and small motor development through our play-based curriculum. TAKE A TOUR! Call (847) 835-7533 to schedule a visit 12
HALF-DAY PRESCHOOL 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR AGES 2–5 Registration started in December, but is still open. Please contact Jessica Stockl, Early Childhood Manager, at (847) 835-7533 to arrange a tour and discuss availability. Online registration is not available for the Early Learning Center. 2-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL 4-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL Hand-in-hand with social learning comes language development, a key In our 4-year-old class, learning is rapid and engaging as we prepare task for our busy 2’s! We enrich the day with songs and rhymes, stories for the kindergarten year to come. Curriculum is strong and embedded; and conversation, and build vocabulary as we splash in the media table, numbers become real through counting games and routines; letters experiment with paint, and try out new roles in the housekeeping area. draw life from songs, storytelling, rhyming, and a host of situational Learning is natural and easy, with lots of choices and opportunities to experiences. Cooking is science and socialization, as the fruits of explore. children’s efforts are enjoyed together. Use of social stories promotes deep imaginative play, cooperation, and cognition. Learning is interactive, with plenty of opportunities for children to explore and follow their 3-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL interests. Teachers show the way by providing social models and support as children begin to negotiate and problem-solve. Special units bring learning to everyday experiences; a class trip to the grocery store KINDERGARTEN READINESS sparks a host of new understandings about classifying, color, and With kindergarten right around the corner, expand your child’s learning nutrition, and sets the stage for imagination. Learning in the 3’s room and jump-start their ability to succeed. Through play, exploration follows a developmental model; children learn through real, hands-on and creativity, children will develop a stronger sense of self as they experiences, using their curiosity to drive discovery. probe deep into a variety of topics. Certified teachers will instill a love of literature, music and the arts while reinforcing the cognitive and emotional skills needed for a smooth transition to kindergarten. MONTHLY 2018-19 ELC AGE DAY DATES TIME LOCATION ACTIVITY R/NR Fee 2 BY 9/1/18 M/W/F 9/5/18-5/24/19 9:15-11:15 AM TAKIFF CENTER $307/335 604102-01 ELC 2-YEAR-OLDS 2 BY 9/1/18 TU/TH 9/4/18-5/23/19 9:15-11:15 AM TAKIFF CENTER $201/220 604102-02 3 BY 9/1/18 M-F 9/4/18-5/24/19 9-11:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $558/614 604103-02 ELC 3-YEAR-OLDS 3 BY 9/1/18 TU-F 9/4/18-5/24/19 9-11:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $466/510 604103-01 ELC 4-YEAR-OLDS 4 BY 9/1/18 M-F 9/4/18-5/24/19 9 AM-12 PM TAKIFF CENTER $607/678 604104-02 KINDERGARTEN READINESS 4 BY 9/1/18 M-F 9/4/18-5/24/19 12-3:30 PM TAKIFF CENTER $500/525 604105-01 A $125 NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION FEE PER CHILD IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS. This fee will NOT be applied toward your monthly tuition. NOTE: Our program respects the unique development of each individual child. Children are not required to be toilet trained to participate. 1313
PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT ALPHABET ANTICS LUNCHTIME AGES 6 MONTHS Sounds and letters come alive through puppets, art projects, finger plays, STORIES and stories. Learn basic phonics through books, crafts, and sensory Help promote your child’s early activities, and experience the joy of starting to read! literacy skills while inspiring 18+ TO AGE 5 creativity. We will have lunch AMAZING ANIMALS together, read a book, and do an exciting project or activity Do fish sleep? Why does a Kangaroo have a pouch? How come a giraffe’s related to the story. NO CLASS: neck is so long? Explore the animal kingdom and discover amazing facts September 19, October 8, about our furry (and not so furry) friends! From our own backyards to the November 8, 9, 21, 22, 23. jungle, and the desert to the Arctic Ocean, be amazed with the incredible antics of the creatures that inhabit our world. NO CLASS: November 8 & 22. MATH MAGIC EXPLORE + DISCOVER & MOVE Discover the world around you with hands-on science experiments that Enter the magical world of focus on the five senses and the human body, nutrition and exercise, and math, with numbers, shapes, mysteries about the earth and space travel. This discovery science class and sizes. Our activities are all will open student’s minds to explore big ideas, and includes time for free number oriented: we play math play and movement. games, bake and measure, add up coupons, discover shapes and sizes, and learn how math impacts our daily life. Kids will be walked to preschool at 11:30 AM. NO CLASS: November 8 & 22. NEW! FUN AROUND WORLD Travel the world and explore activities, food and fitness from different MUSIC AND MORE countries. NO CLASS: October 8. A musical background is an important building block that is very influential in a child’s development. We will provide the necessary musical tools to to JR. BUILDERS build children’s musical foundation one step at a time! • Make fantastic creations of all kinds using a variety of materials to design and build dynamic and strong structures! A final group showing of our NEW! PARENT & TOT MUSIC work will culminate the semester. NO CLASS: November 9 & 23. Dance along to the beat and explore movement with Mr. Shaun. Meet area families as you prepare your child for a preschool environment. • NEW! JUMPING BEANS MUSIC Join Mr. Shaun for a morning full of music, community, and fun. Enjoy the PEE WEE SPORTSTERS WITH COACH MIRIAM company of fellow North Shore families while your young preschoolers This active class introduces children to the fundamentals of sports, dance along! NO CLASS: October 6, November 10 & 24. • including soccer, t-ball, basketball, and football. NO CLASS: November 9 & 23. LITERACY Explore literacy through creative projects, books and activities. The SPORTS & SORTS WITH COACH JON teachers will make stories come alive! NO CLASS: September 19 & Children are introduced to a variety of sports including soccer, t-ball, November 21 basketball, football, kickball and other sports/group games. The goal is to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially through teamwork and good sportsmanship. NO CLASS: September 19, November 8, 21, 22. Love to dance? CHECK PAGES 38-39 FOR PRESCHOOL DANCE PROGRAMS 14
ENRICHMENTS LEVEL AGE DAY DATES TIME LOCATION R/NR FEE ACTIVITY 6 MONTHS TO AGE 5 LUNCHTIME STORIES 2 M/W/F 9/17-12/21 Q 11:15 AM-12:15 PM TAKIFF CENTER $175/200 209180-02 FUN AROUND WORLD 4 M 9/17-12/17 9-11:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $439/479 209185-01 FUN AROUND WORLD 4 M 9/17-12/17 Q 12-2 PM TAKIFF CENTER $439/479 209185-02 PARENT & TOT MUSIC 1-2 TU 9/11-12/18 11 AM-12 PM TAKIFF CENTER $100/125 206105-01 LUNCHTIME STORIES 2 TU/TH 9/11-12/20 Q 11:15 AM-12:15 PM TAKIFF CENTER $125/150 209180-01 MUSIC AND MORE 3 TU 9/11-12/18 11:30 AM-1 PM TAKIFF CENTER $278/324 209112-01 ALPHABET ANTICS 3 TU 9/11-12/18 11:30 AM-1 PM TAKIFF CENTER $433/479 209120-01 EXPLORE + DISCOVER 4 TU 9/11-12/18 9:15-11:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $433/479 209105-01 EXPLORE + DISCOVER 4 TU 9/11-12/18 Q 12-2 PM TAKIFF CENTER $433/479 209105-04 SPORTS & SORTS 2-3 W 9/12-12/19 9:30-10:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $205/225 209150-01 LITERACY 4 W 9/12-12/19 9:15-11:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $418/447 209105-03 LITERACY 4 W 9/12-12/19 Q 12-2 PM TAKIFF CENTER $418/447 209105-02 AMAZING ANIMALS 3 TH 9/13-12/20 Q 11:30 AM-1 PM TAKIFF CENTER $346/383 209156-01 MATH MAGIC & MOVE 4 TH 9/13-12/20 9:15-11:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $346/383 209106-01 SPORTS & SORTS 4 TH 9/13-12/20 10:30-11:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $205/225 209150-02 MATH MAGIC & MOVE 4 TH 9/13-12/20 Q 12-2 PM TAKIFF CENTER $346/383 209106-02 PEE WEE SPORTSTERS 3-5 F 9/14-12/21 Q 11:30 AM-1 PM TAKIFF CENTER $251/276 209125-01 JR. BUILDERS 4 F 9/14-12/21 9-11:30 AM TAKIFF CENTER $346/383 209190-01 JR. BUILDERS 4 F 9/14-12/21 Q 12-2 PM TAKIFF CENTER $346/383 209190-02 PARENT-TOT MUSIC 0-2 SA 9/15-12/22 9-10 AM TAKIFF CENTER $150/200 206105-02 JUMPING BEANS MUSIC 2-4 SA 9/15-12/22 10-11 AM TAKIFF CENTER $150/200 206105-03 TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FROM PRESCHOOL TO ENRICHMENTS, WE’RE HERE TO HELP! • Walk with the instructor ELC/GJK/Children’s Circle students can be picked up from their preschool classrooms by Park District staff and walked to their enrichment classrooms at the Takiff Center. • Shuttle service The Park District bus can pick you up students from area preschools or kindergarten programs for afternoon enrichments at the Takiff Center. To reserve your spot on the bus, contact Jessica Stockl at jstockl@glencoeparkdistrict.com or (847) 835-7533. GPD SPEND YOUR PRESCHOOL DAY OFF WITH US! See page 17 for fun activities and field trips, designed for preschool kids! Questions? Contact Jessica Stockl, Early Childhood Manager Q Class includes time for a parent-provided lunch. at (847) 835-7533 or jstockl@glencoeparkdistrict.com 1515
PRESCHOOL DAY OFF AGES 2–5 SPEND YOUR DAY OFF WITH US! AGES 3-4 Spend your preschool days off with us. On select days off, preschool students are invited to explore new ideas and spaces. Fee includes all activities and lunch. Drop-off and pick-up is at the Takiff Center and pre-registration is required. The programs will be canceled if the program minimum is not met. You must register at least one business day in advnace (late registrations will not be accepted). Program cost is $42/47 R/NR. DROP-OFF DATE DETAILS ACTIVITY # TIME LUNCH INFO LOCATION DINO KIDS Are you ready for a dinosaur adventure? Join Lunch box with bagel 9/10 TAKIFF CENTER us for preschool day off to explore all about the 209170-03 9 AM-1 PM and cream cheese, chips, M ROOM 230 dinosaur world through art, play, and exploration. vegetable, fruit, and water ART SAFARI Come on an art adventure with us! Learn and 9/19 discover about safari animals through art. TAKIFF CENTER Pizza lunch with lemonade 209170-01 9 AM-1 PM W Children will to use creativity and self-expression ROOM 230 or water to reinforce their learning. MESSY MOMENTS Prepare for your child to make a mess! Children Lunch box with bagel 11/8 will be able to explore and experiment with TAKIFF CENTER 209170-02 9 AM-1 PM and cream cheese, chips, TH various types of artistic media. Dress to get ROOM 230 vegetable, fruit, and water messy! BAKE & CREATE 11/9 Is your child curious in the kitchen? Do they love TAKIFF CENTER Pizza lunch with lemonade getting messy? Your child will enjoy a day of 209170-04 9 AM-1 PM F ROOM 230 or water messy activities as they create items to share. Questions? Contact Jessica Stockl, Early Childhood Manager at (847) 835-7533 or jstockl@glencoeparkdistrict.com 1717
GLENCOE JR. KINDERGARTEN AGES 18+ TO AGE 5 TODDLERS Glencoe Junior Kindergarten (GJK) is a nurturing, vibrant preschool recognized for exceeding the standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). For the past 75 years, we’ve been teaching children through play and encourage close collaboration between school and home. Through loving, caring interactions, we focus on helping our students develop social-emotional skills, including self-help, self-advocacy, independence, and resiliency. Our curriculum incorporates math, social studies, language, literacy, writing, art, music, and gross-motor activities – all taught through play! WHAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN AT GJK? S.M.I.L.E. MUSIC Our goal is for every child to develop self-confidence and a love for life- GJK is pleased to incorporate Sensory Motor Integrated with Learning long learning. We use the NAEYC standards, the Illinois Early Learning Experiences (S.M.I.L.E.) Music into our preschool. This program involves and Development Standards, and the Common Core State Standards to organizing the information carried in the brain, strengthening muscles, and guide our curriculum and design our program so our students inquire, connecting neurons between both sides of the brain. All of this is done hypothesize, explore, interact, engage, and persevere. through fun music and movement activities. OUR PHILOSOPHY AND CURRICULUM SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, GJK follows an emergent curriculum, which means that the ideas AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) stem from the children. Through careful teacher observation and rich Preschoolers are natural-born scientists and engineers! From circuit conversations, students help to decide what topics will be explored. Once a construction to coding to robotics, we introduce STEM concepts by subject has been selected, our teachers design classroom activities to help challenging small groups of students to problem solve, be creative, and meet and support individual student goals. develop flexible thinking skills. INDIVIDUALIZED EXPERIENCES Each child is unique. Through parent discussion, student observations, and the implementation of age-appropriate assessments, we learn the strengths of our students, and this information guides our daily practices. Parent-teacher conferences are held three times a year and each child’s growth is captured in an individual portfolio distributed to parents at the end of the year. COMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN FOR ACADEMIC PREPARATION, TEACHER/CHILD INTERACTIONS, AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES. 18
TODDLERS TO AGE 5 2018–2019 PRESCHOOL Please submit all registration forms directly to GJK. For more information, please call (847) 835-4455 or visit our website at www.glencoejuniorkindergarten.org PLAYTIME PARTNERS TODDLERS, NOT YET 24 MONTHS THREE-YEAR-OLDS 9-10 AM | Tuesday/Thursday | 605101-01 9-11:30 AM | Monday-Friday | 605103-01 Playtime Partners is an interactive class for parents/caregivers and Children discover their world through science, math, early literacy, block toddlers, rich with fine- and gross-motor activities, music, art, and sensory play, gross motor activities, art, and much more. Our main goals are to experiences. Each week, children explore the classroom and discover the encourage positive peer interactions and foster self-esteem. Students are fun of interacting in a social environment. • taught, through example, to interact with each other and are encouraged to negotiate interactions with fellow students. Children do not need to be fully toilet trained by the beginning of the school year. Extended-day classes are YOUNG TWO’S AGE 2 BY JANUARY 31 offered to supplement our program from 11:30 AM - 1 PM daily. • 9:15-11:15 AM | Tuesday/Thursday | 605102-03 In our Young Two’s class, children have the opportunity to become familiar JR. KINDERGARTEN AGE 4 with school with the support of a parent or caregiver as they transition 11:30 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday | 605104-01 into independence. Children will participate in sensory, art, music, and play experiences. • Our four-year-old class meets for fours hours a day and is filled with rich, junior kindergarten experiences. Through play, we help students discover the fun of counting, sorting, and measuring. We help develop pre- TWO-YEAR-OLDS reading skills, create a literacy-rich environment, and encourage children 9:15-11:15 AM | Tuesday/Thursday | 605102-01 to experiment with letter-sound recognition. Children work together to complete projects that reinforce teamwork and cooperation. A day in Jr. 9:15-11:15 AM | Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 605102-02 Kindergarten includes: Through play, two-year-olds learn how to master their environment, • Daily hot lunch (included in our program) designed to encourage interact with peers, use language, and gain confidence. Our expert independence and personal time management skills in preparation teachers create a classroom rich with art, sensory, language, for kindergarten independence-building, cognitive, and social-emotional experiences. Our • Extended day offerings available to start at 9:15 AM, creating a full programs is designed with the understanding that two-year-olds are new day of learning to the classroom setting and may need support during the separation • Specialized small-group math, music, and literacy instruction process. To add more fun, children may sign up for Lunch Bunch from • Focus on age-appropriate readiness in all areas, including social- 11:15 AM-12 PM daily. • emotional learning, literacy, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math) • CREATING CONNECTIONS Parents and caregivers have the opportunity to become involved and connect with the school in a variety of ways based on their interests, including parent- run board of directors, three parent/teacher conferences, parent education opportunities, and family events (ice cream social, annual gala, mom’s/dad’s nights, etc.). Drop off is designed to allow families to interact with one another and the teachers and to foster of sense of community. 1919
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE AM KIDS CLUB FOR GRADES K-6 REGISTRATION KINDERGARTEN AGES 18+ Start the school day with quiet games, lively conversation, or simple arts To reserve a place for the 2018-19 school year, there is a $125 non- and crafts! Our instructor keeps the mornings interesting with stories, refundable, non-transferable registration fee per child. Tuition will be artifacts, and activities at Watts Ice Center. Participants from West School assessed monthly beginning September 1, 2018; you can sign up for a must register for shuttle bus service from the Park District; South School monthly auto-charge. Online registration is unavailable; to register, please students will be walked to school. fill out a Kids Club registration form (available at the Takiff Center or download the form online). You must register by fax or in person at least 5 business days prior to upcoming the month. PM KIDS CLUB FOR GRADES K-6 After a busy day at school, it’s great to snack and chat with friends, finish homework, and stretch muscles on the playground. After-Schoolers LAST MINUTE CARE –GRADE 6 cook healthy snacks, play organized games, and embark on learning With Last Minute Care, we got you covered! One day shuttle bus service, adventures at Watts Ice Center. Participants from West School must as well as morning/afternoon Kids Club is now here. You will need to register for shuttle bus service to the Park District; South School students notify the Park District and School District 35 one business day before will be walked to Watts. Included in your monthly Kids Club fee, we will attending. Limit ten uses per school year. Must register in person; subject transport participants to and from after school enrichments at West to classroom availability. School and Takiff. KIDS CLUB BUS The Park District is now offering a registered morning and afternoon bus service from West School to Kids Club. Parents no longer need to register for bus services through District 35 for Kids Club. Kids Club teachers will MORNING DR escort students by foot between Kids Club and South School, so students OP-OFF in grades K-2 do not need to register for the Kids Club Bus. Limited bus 7-9 AM spaces are available. Bus fee includes bus service five days per week for the 2018-19 school year. Prorating and refunds are not available. Spots in AFTERNOON this program cannot be held for those who wish to not use Kid’s Club for a PICK-UP month. Those participants must dis-enroll and re-enroll as space permits. 3-6:30 PM The $125 registration fee will only be charged once per school year. MONTHLY RATES FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR AUGUST 29, 2018-JUNE 7, 2019 AM KIDS CLUB PM KIDS CLUB 7-9 AM 3-6:30 PM ACTIVITY 607501-00 ACTIVITY 607502-00 5 DAYS $289 $562 4 DAYS $238 $512 3 DAYS $197 $456 2 DAYS $150 $354 SHUTTLE BUS $150 for the 2018-19 school year $150 for the 2018-19 school year SERVICE Activity: #607501-99 Activity: #607502-99 $85 for one day of care, which includes shuttle services and morning/afternoon Kids Club. LAST MINUTE CARE Activity: #607504-00 Whenever any School Days Off program is held, Kids Club AM and PM is scheduled to take place; however, please consult your Kids Club Calendar for the actual days that this program will not meet. 20 Questions? Contact our Arts & Youth Program Manager Stephani Briskman at (847) 835-7536
SCHOOL DAY OFF FUN ADVENTURES FOR KIDS IN KINDERGARTEN-SIXTH GRADE KINDERGARTEN –GRADE 6 On select days off, we’ll travel on field trips or stay at the Takiff Center for games, sports and more! Fees include ALL activities, trip admission, transportation, and lunch. Drop off and pick up is at the Takiff Center, unless otherwise noted. You must register at least one (1) business day in advance for School Day Off programs. No late registrations will be accepted. Programs will be canceled if registration minimums are not met. Each day off program is $50 for residents and $57 for non-residents. DROP-OFF DATE DAY OFF DETAILS ACTIVITY # TIME LUNCH MENU SPECIAL NOTES LOCATION Bagel and cream 9/10 BOWLING: See if you can get a strike! 211420-01 9 AM-3 PM Takiff Center cheese, chips, Wear gym shoes M Bowling, shoes and lunch will be provided. Gym vegetable, fruit, and socks. water 9/19 DIDIER FARM: Pick out a pumpkin at Takiff Center Pizza, lemonade or Wear comfortable Didier Farm and then enjoy a corn maze, 211420-02 9 AM-3 PM W Gym water shoes for walking. tractor hay ride, and more! Turkey & cheese 10/8 LINCOLN PARK ZOO: Spend the day sandwich, chips, Dress for outdoor with the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo! 211420-03 9 AM-3 PM Watts Center M vegetable, fruit, weather. Lunch included. water 11/8 ARTIC SPLASH: Let’s go swimming at Takiff Center Macaroni & cheese, Bring a bathing suit Schaumburg’s indoor water park. 211420-04 9 AM-3 PM Gym chicken fingers, and towel. Th lemonade SPORTS GALORE: Spaghetti with 11/9 Fill your day with different types of sports and 211420-05 Takiff Center Wear gym shoes and 9 AM-3 PM marinara sauce, F games at Libertyville Sports Complex. Gym dress for active play. water PUMP IT UP! Jump and dance around with us. We will head 11/21 to Pump It Up to jump around in the bounce 211420-06 Takiff Center Pizza, lemonade or Wear gym shoes 9 AM-3 PM W houses and then enjoy games/activities at the Gym water and socks. Takiff Center. N DAY OFF FU: SC HOOL LD ON HE OT BE WILL N ER 3 A Y, S E PTEMB R 22 D E LABOR ING, NOVEMB 23 K S G IV M B ER THAN RIDAY, NOVE F BLACK KIDS CLUB OUNT GET A $5 DISC PARTICIPANTS B R EA K CAMPS. O FF & WINTER STAY UNTIL 6:30 PM! ON SCHO O L D AY ISTER IN PERSO N AFTER-CARE UNTIL 6:30 PM IS INCLUD YOU MUST REG U N T ISCO SCHOOL DAY OFF ED ON TO RECEIVE D FUN DAYS FOR KID REGISTRANTS (WHE CLUB THER THEY ARE SI FOR AM OR PM KI GNED UP DS CLUB) 2121
YOUTH ENRICHMENTS AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB WITH THE JOY OF CREATIVITY FASHION DESIGN AGES 7–12 WITH CIAO BELLA SEWING Using ideas from famous artists, we will explore our individual style as we New projects each session! Students will complete two different projects learn from the masters! Discover the playfulness of Picasso, the vision of each course. All supplies will be provided. Students may purchase O’Keeffe and the musicality of Kandinsky’s paintings, to name a few. New additional specialty items. NO CLASS: November 8 & 22. • 18+ mixed-media projects each session. NO CLASS: September 19, October BASIC SEWING 1: Develop hand-sewing skills and learn the basics of 31, November 21. • the sewing machine. This class is great for beginners and returning students! SKILL LEVEL: Any AMAZING ART FASHION DESIGN: Create fashion designs on the sewing machine. All your favorite art projects are thrown together! Make tie-dye smocks, SKILL LEVEL: Familiar with the sewing machine paint pottery, make ceramic pieces, create a canvas acrylic painting, do recycled arts projects, and more! New projects each class! • INTRO TO STEM WITH LEGOS© WITH PLAY-WELL TEK Design and build as never before with tens of thousands of LEGO© parts. AMAZING MINDS We’ll build engineer-designed projects, including firetrucks, space stations, Discover countries near and far, land and water animals, rocks and tugboats, and the Eiffel Tower. NO CLASS: November 9 & 23. • minerals, and stormy weather. Learn to use tools such as magnifying glasses, microscopes, tape measures and geology kits. Engage in science JR. FUNGINEERING WITH COMPUTER EXPLORERS experiments where you dissect owl pellets, wear prism glasses, and make raisins bounce. NO CLASS: November 8 & 22. • Build working models of simple machines with levers, gears, pulleys, wheels and axles. You’ll work in teams to build and program your own robotic creations using the LEGO© WeDo Robotics System. NOTE: BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITE WITH COMPUTER EXPLORERS Computers are not used in this program. NO CLASS: November 8, 22. • Create your own website with the creation tool, Weebly for Education. You’ll work with a partner to build a personal website and share your thoughts, LEGO JEDI ENGINEERING WITH PLAY-WELL TEK fun images, videos, music and more. You will also write HTML code to put your own twist on the website! NO CLASS: November 10, 24 • The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi! Explore engineering principles by designing and building projects using LEGO© materials, such as X-Wings, R2 Units, and Defense Turrets from a CHESS SCHOLARS galaxy far, far away. • Research shows a strong link between chess and academic performance in mathematics and language arts. Each class consists of an interactive MAD SCIENCE teaching period and guided practice time. There will be a chess competition with prizes towards the end of the session. Each child will Try a variety of spectacular, hands-on science experiments! Our themed- receive a participation medal and a chess key chain. No previous chess experiments include Detective Science, Movie Effects, and more. Each knowledge is necessary. NO CLASS: October 8, November 8, 22. • young scientist will also make fun take-home projects. All materials are included. NO CLASS: September 19, October 31, November 21. • CIRCUITS & MORE WITH COMPUTER EXPLORERS ROBOTICS: BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT Work with a partner to learn how electronics work and build projects using Elenco Snap Circuit kits. You will learn about electronics, electrical Learn computer programming skills as you make a fully-functioning, components, and take home a working Copper Tape Circuit. NOTE: remote-controlled droid that moves, flashes lights, and plays sounds. NO Computers are not used in this program. NO CLASS: November 10, 24 • CLASS: November 9 & 23• CODE WITH MICROBIT WITH COMPUTER EXPLORERS STICKY FINGERS COOKING Working with a partner, we’ll work on programming puzzles designed to Prepare and eat healthy, global recipes while learning to cook in a real- stretch your brain and strengthen your understanding of Python coding world way! Weekly recipes emphasize each area of cooking: terminology, language. You’ll learn basic data structures and how to code with functions ingredients, measurements, and nutrition facts. We will prepare full recipes and modules. Then, you’ll use the BBC micro:bit computer to bring your each class. NO CLASS: October 8, November 8 & 22• digital ideas, games and apps to life. Kids will take home a Microbit kit at the end of class. NO CLASS: November 8, 22. • NEW! VIDEO GAME WITH COMPUTER EXPLORERS Create your own interactive games, puzzles, and quizzes! Working with CRAFTING WITH KIM WITH KIM BLOOMBERG a partner, you will create a custom game, add challenges and levels of Experiment with a wide variety of craft supplies! We’ll make projects using difficulty! We’ll dive into video game animation using Scratch 2.0 to create Duct tape, Modge Podge, Sculpey, tile, recycled materials and more! • characters that dance, sing and interact. NO CLASS: October 8. • GAME OF DRONES WITH TINKRWORKS Build your own quadcopter drone from scratch as you learn about the science of flight and how each component of your quadcopter works. NO CLASS: November 9 & 23• 22
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