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2015 Class Offerings and Descriptions
You can be the next American Idol
You can be the next American Idol! Do you love to sing and perform? Do you enjoy the spotlight? Then join our
class and learn the “ins” and “outs” of vocal performance. You’ll discover your style and prepare for a concert
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featuring you as the star. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.
(5 -8 ) Piatt
Animal Kingdom
We will explore all different types of animals, from silly sea creatures to reptiles to the biggest mammals! Come
learn about the animals in their natural environment and what secrets they have to tell! Supply Fee $5.00
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(1 -4 ) Schauf
Around the World in 10 Days
Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world, tasting exotic food, and seeing all there is to see? Well now you
can! “Around the World in 10 days” we will visit a different country every day. We will learn a little about each
country, explore a food and create a craft that represents the area. So join me as we stamp our passports and
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travel the world together! Supply Fee $12.00
(5 -8 Lopez
Babysitting Club
Join us as we learn child care safety, how to handle an emergency situation, and child friendly activities that will
keep your children safe and make them the best babysitter around. We will make and take care of our very own
baby throughout the class. We will also work to make a guide book you can refer to and a “Bag of Tricks” to use in
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your babysitting adventures. This class will be fun and informational for all. Supply Fee $8.00
(5 -8 ) Lopez
Basketball 101
Have fun and improve your game! This class is perfect for beginners or seasoned veterans. We will help you build
confidence on the court by stressing the fundamentals of basketball. Our focus will be on learning skills,
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developing teamwork, and positive attitudes. Camp will be split by age.
(1 -8 ) Cocio
Be in the Know with Science
Fun and interactive activities with science. You will learn basic science principles with many hands on activities.
Some of the activities will be floating eggs, glowing water, crazy putty and magnet mayhem. Supply Fee $9.00
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(1 - 8 ) Cocio
Breakfast Club
Don’t have time for breakfast? Join us as we learn to make quick and tasty breakfast foods that can be eaten on
the go? They say breakfast is the most important part of the day, join us and learn why this is true. Start your day
off right with the breakfast club! This class will teach students cooking safety, measurements, and how to make
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healthy choices for breakfast. Supply Fee $13.00
(1 -4 ) Sherman
Camping Survival and Safety
Do you love to camp, hike and adventure? Come learn about how to survive in the desert and learn some first aid
techniques. We will have a classroom campout and learn how to make camping snacks! Supply Fee $ 5.00
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(1 - 8 ) Schauf
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Chefs in Training Cooking Camp
Come explore the fantastic world of the kitchen. Learn the tools of the trade as we create and taste different
dishes. We will be learning how to cook/bake breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert basics. Join me as we learn how
to measure, read and recipe; learn the different tools in the kitchen and how to work as a team. At the end of our
cooking feats we will taste our completed dishes. Chefs will also learn how to set a table, how to keep our kitchens
clean and sanitary and how to have healthy eating habits as we wait for our dishes to bake/cook.
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Supply Fee $13.00
(1 - 8 ) Sherman
Cheer and Pom
Do you have school spirit and a lot of energy? Do you love to cheer and dance? Then this class is for you! We will
learn all the fundamentals of cheer, like motions, stunting and cheering AND we will learn about Pom, like leaps,
turns, and dance routines. Best of all, there will be a performance on the very last day, for all your family and
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friends to visit the classroom and showcase what you have learned! Supply Fee $5.00
(1 - 8 ) Meyer
Computer Animation Stick Figure (1st Session Only)
Would you like to see your drawings move? Can you make a stick figure walk on a computer screen? What does it
take to animate a bouncing ball? We’ll learn to add backgrounds, moving elephants and color as we explore the
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basic stick figure animation program and what it can do.
(3 - 8 ) Quimby-Greene
Computer Animation Advanced Students Only (2nd Session Only)
This class is designed for students who previously taken Computer Animation and would like to increase their skills
using the Stick Figure program. This fast – moving class is geared towards older students and will focus on a long –
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term, themed presentations.
(3 -8 ) Quimby - Greene
Art Class
Students will be painting, drawing or creating works of art. The more color the better. We will be discussing
different types of art and artists. We will create a unique piece of art each day. Supply Fee $ 10.00
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(1 -4 ) (5 -8 )Petrosky
Creative Writing
Love to write? Let’s learn to write with some basic skills in fiction writing. The topics are going to be fun and
entertaining with no two the same. At the end we will put all of the work together into a book to take home for
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families to read. Supply Fee $8.00
(1-4 ) (5-8 ) Petrosky
Cupcake Creations
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Come join me as we decorate cupcakes in many whimsical designs. Animals,
flowers, crazy creatures and more are some of the designs we will transforming cupcakes into. Students will be
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baking cupcakes and then decorating them. Supply Fee $13.00
(5 – 8 ) Sherman
Dinosaur Discovery
Become a young paleontologist and join an adventure that combines hands on activities with computer based
research! Online we’ll match dinosaur shapes to fossils and research facts. Then we’ll go “hands on” and dig for
plastic fossils, play dinosaur tic- tac- toe, and complete dinosaur puzzles. We’ll be assigned new missions each day
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and earn dinosaurs to keep after each successful mission! Supply Fee $6.00
(1 -4 ) Quimby - Greene
Fashionista Club
In the Fashionista Club, you will get to turn your old clothes into. Trendy fashion statements! Bring in any clothes
that you no longer wear, and we will change them into new fashionable scarfs, skirts, necklaces, bracelets, and
trendy tops! Don’t let your old clothes take up space. You will even get the chance to model your new clothes
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down the runway at our fashion show on the last day of class. Supply Fee $5.00
(1 - 4) (5-8 ) Meyer
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Flight Rocket Masters
Let’s fly it! We will build and fly rockets, planes, helicopters of all kinds. Using our knowledge of what makes these
objects fly; we will design and build then fly them. We will also build model rockets Supply Fee $13.00.
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(1 – 4 ) Sharrah
Frozen Treats
Want to cool down and have fun this summer? Join us as we chill out while creating frozen treats. We’ll also create
major brain freezes with pudding pops and frozen juice bars. Last but not least, we’ll end each week with a bang
and begin coolin’ down for the weekend with an outside Popsicle party and water play. Come chill out with us this
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summer! Supply Fee $13.00
(1 -4 ) Lopez
Fun in the Sun with Tennis
Enjoy the outdoors with tennis by learning the basics through games, drills, one on one and two on two matches.
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You will need to bring a tennis racket.
(1 -4) (5 -8 ) Cocio
Games, Games, Games
Using classic board games like Scrabble, Monopoly, and Parcheesi, improves your vocabulary and math skills while
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learning strategies to help you win.
(5 -8 ) Brower
Girls’ Day In
At girls’ day in, you will create jewelry, nail art, new hairstyles, crafts and snacks. It’s like a giant sleepover during
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the day! Supply Fee $5.00
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Meyer
Golfing Around
Whether you have golf or not, it doesn’t matter. Students will learn the basics of how to golf. After practicing on
the driving range, they will get to go play on a small Par 3 course. This activity is challenging and outdoors in the
heat. Students will enjoy this activity if they like challenges and learning how to make themselves better.
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Don’t forget to bring your golf clubs
(1 -4 ) (5 -8) Pfund
Hogwarts Online
This class is for the true Harry Potter fans that enjoy role play! First, we’ll explore use of typography to design our
own ticket to use at Platform 9 ¾. Then we’ll use an online sorting hat to determine which house we are in. We’ll
visit Mrs. Weasley’s kitchen online and then go hands on and concoct butter beer to drink. We’ll try out for a
virtual Quidditch team, and then we’ll build a Golden Snitch to wear around our neck. Get ready to pretend you
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are a student at Hogwarts! Supply Fee $6.00
(5 -8 ) Quimby- Greene
Hogwarts Web Page
This class is for returning wizards and witches! Become a member of the Order of the Owl as you earn house points
and complete online adventures to make you feel a part of Hogwarts. Explore old favorites like the online sorting
hat and World Cup tryouts. We’ll learn about Mandrakes with Professor Sprout, and explore “muggle” science in
potion’s class! Students will use a template to build a webpage linking their favorite Harry Potter sites. Students
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must have previous experience in Hogwarts Online. Supply Fee $6.00
(5 -8 ) Quimby - Greene
Hip Hop Dance
This is the class you all have been waiting for! This class will get you grooving from head to toe and looking cool on
the dance floor. Classes will include jazz and hip hop choreography to today’s latest music.
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(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Luna
Indoor Sports Galore
Keep cool while playing numerous types of sports. This class will be fun for everyone. We will play capture the flag,
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medic and dodgeball just to name a few.
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Celaya
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Intro to Guitar
Learn the basics on how to play the guitar. Learn to read simple melodies, lead sheets, chords, and guitar
tablature. You will need your own acoustic guitar to be in class. A few guitars will be available upon request for in
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class use only.
(5 -8 ) Brower
Jewelry Making
Learn the art of jewelry making and beadwork. Students will make a variety of pieces including bracelets,
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necklaces, and earrings using wire and seed beads. Supply Fee $10.00
(5 -8 ) Sharrah
Jurassic Adventure
Ever wonder where dinosaur went? How they became extinct? Or ever wonder what they were really like when
they walked the earth? Come be a paleontologist and go on a discovery mission you’ll never forget!
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Supply Fee $ 5.00
(5 -8 ) Schauf
Karate
All classes will have warm up, stretching, self -defense basic training, drills to instill memory and develop retention
tools. Classes help students develop confidence and focus. Both values and ethics are discussed and trained to
develop character. We will exercise and stretch in every class in order to help promote fitness and wellness.
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(5 -8 ) Gilbert& Murphy
Golfing Around
Whether you have golf or not, it doesn’t matter. Students will learn the basics of how to golf. After practicing on
the driving range, they will get to go play on a small Par 3 course. This activity is challenging and outdoors in the
heat. Students will enjoy this activity if they like challenges and learning how to make themselves better.
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Don’t forget to bring your golf clubs.
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Pfund
Mad Science – Slime Time
From, “Up, Up & Away” to slick, gross and slimy, Mad Science has got you covered. We’re launching rockets and
building our own). We’re exploring the states of matter (and eating some). We’re confusing our brains,
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manipulating nature, and making slime. Want in on it? This class is $130
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Mad Science
Mad Science – Jr. Mad Scientists
You think that Dexter has a lab? He hasn’t seen anything. Explore the world around you through Mad Science.
Investigate with Chem – Mystery. Fling yourself around in Fundamental Forces. Get creepy with Bugs. Motor
through Mad Machines. Make illusions disappear in The Science of Magic. This class is $130
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(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Mad Science
Magic & Ballooning
Join magician and balloon sculptor John Coppin for a fun adventure into the world of magic and balloon sculpting.
Students will learn how to amaze and entertain family and friends with magic and the art of creating fun figures
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out of balloons Supply Fee $ 15.00
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Coppin
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Math in Sports
Math plays a vital role in sports. Whether discussing player’s statistics to a coach’s formula for drafting certain
player, mathematics is involved. This class will study math in basketball, football, soccer and baseball. With the
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help of technology, students will understand the intricacies of these important sports.
(5 -8 ) Arredondo
Music Madness
What is your favorite genre of music? Can you play an instrument? Let’s have fun and jam together! Let’s learn
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about all genre of music and share your talents. Make a class band and perform!
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Schauf
Jr. Ninja Warrior
Students will stay active this summer by fulfilling their dreams to become a Ninja Warrior! We will do physical
fitness activities, team building exercises, and run through obstacle courses as they practice their ninja skills. We
will focus on positive character traits, physical fitness, teamwork, and creativity as we work to level our ninja skills
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to their greatest potential. Supply Fee $5.00
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Van Olphen
Readers Theatre
Do you love to read? Let’s speak the words right off the page and into the audiences’ imagination. Through
puppets and costumes we’ll read stories and perform for others. Let’s create through words!
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Supply Fee $4.00
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Ballard
Science and Computer Mania
This class combines virtual science with hands on fun! We will learn about levers when we use an online pivot to
lift a digital hippo. Then we’ll go outside to use to use a catapult to launch rolls of toilet paper across the field.
We’ll learn how lights and shadows are formed on the computer, and then we’ll put it to the test when we build
Monster Shadow Puppets. Balloon rockets will zoom around the room while we grow plants online! We’ll journey
outside to race boats down rain gutters and discuss the science behind it! Supply Fee $8.00
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(1 -4 ) Quimby-Greene
Scrapbooking
Students will learn how to scrapbook. The students will be creating bright and beautiful memory books.
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Supply Fee $ 10.00
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Petrosky
Sewing by Machine
This class will use hand sewing techniques as well as an introduction to the sewing machine. We will have the
option of making book bags, pillows, lab quilts etc. Come join in the fun. Supply Fee $12.00
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(5 -8 ) Sharrah
Summer of Exploration with Rocketry
Rocket into summer and enjoy hands on activities while fostering an understanding of the principles behind
aviation and rocketry. We will learn and play with balloons, build kites, build rockets and much much more.
Students will apply the scientific method as they discover more about the world above us.
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Supply Fee $5.00
(1 -4 ) Van Olphen
Soccer
Join the fun and sharpen your skills with soccer. Learn skills such as dribbling, passing, accuracy and juggling.
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(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Morrisroe
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Summer Pop Band
Do you love radio and Disney hits? What about Harry Potter or Star Wars? Have you ever played your favorite
movie on your band or orchestra instrument? Come to Summer Pop Band and learn how! All music is made for
your level of play and experience on your instrument, so you can feel successful playing your favorite songs in
Summer Pop Band. Please bring a music book from school or home with any song you want to play.
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(5 -8 ) Edelbrock
Sunny Yoga
This class will introduce students of all ages and all levels to the fun activity of Yoga. They will learn how to make
shapes with their bodies in postures that both stretch and strengthen them. This class will enhance self and group
respect, body awareness, and concentration. There will be Yoga games, breathing techniques and group poses.
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Students will be required to bring a yoga mat
(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Bell
The Art of Acting
Want to know what happens BEFORE the big show? Explore the world of acting! Learn some history, practice skits,
and learn techniques of expression, creative movement, makeup and MORE! We will use all we learn in a
culminating short play or Reader’s Theater. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Supply Fee $5.00
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(5 -8 ) Piatt
Wacky Science Lab
Perform wild and interesting science experiments. Students get to be very hands on while learning about the world
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around them and even get to take home some of their creations! Supply Fee $10.00 (1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) McDonnell
Weight Training
If you want to learn the basics of weight training to increase your performance on and off the field or court, then
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this class is for you.
(5 -8 ) Celaya
World Cooking Tour
Come explore the world as we learn how to cook traditional foods from other countries. France, Cuba, Australia
and Africa are some of the countries we will be traveling to and learn about the foods that they eat. Students will
learn a little bit about culture and foods of many different countries. When we are done cooking/baking our dishes
we will be able to taste them. So grab your tasting passports and come travel around the world.
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Supply Fee $13.00
(1 -4 ) (5-8 ) Sherman
Zumba
Get ready to move and groove to the fun, Latin beats of Zumba Class! Come dance with us.
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(1 -4 ) (5 -8 ) Meyer
Volleyball
Students will learn the work as a team, basic skills include; setting bumps and serves. All skills will be practiced and
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put into game play during class.
(5 -8 ) Cortez
Art Creations
In this class, students will be painting, drawing and creating works of Art. The more color the better. We will
discuss different types of art and artists. We will create unique pieces of art each day. Supply Fee $ 10.00.
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(1 -4 ) Petrosky
Fun in the sun Tennis
Enjoying the outdoors with tennis by learning the basics through drills and games, both 1 on 1 and 2 on 2 matches.
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(4 -8 ) Cocio
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Edible Experiments
Why does fruit turn brown? What makes soda fizz? What is real fat vs. fake fat? We will find answers to these
questions and more through different experiments using edible experiments. Join me as we experiment and
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explore through this. Supply Fee $13.00
(1 -4 ) Lopez
Introduction to Art
This class is intended to introduce children to beginning studio art skills. Children will be introduced to Art
Vocabulary and will acquire new skills through various activities. Children will be introduced to clay, printmaking,
charcoal drawing, painting, and design and water color. Children will work with books to learn from famous
illustrators like Eric Carle and Mo Willems. At the end of each session, students will be able to show off their best
work in an “end of session art exhibition” so they are recognized for their hard work. Supply Fee $8.00
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(1 -4 ) Quintana
Summer of fun with Aviation
Fly into summer and enjoy hands on activities while fostering an understanding of the principles behind aviation.
Curriculum follows national standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, mathematics and History while
they learn and explore with balloons, kites, craft airplanes and much more. We will conduct hands-on building
activities with simple household objects as we explore the world of aviation. Supply Fee $ 5.00.
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(1 -6 ) Van Olphen
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Super Sculpture
In the Super Sculpture class children will create paper mache mask and other sculptures such as monsters,
zombies, and animals with celluclay. With air dry clay children will create coil pots, cacti, small villages and the tiny
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beings that live there. Supply Fee $ 6.00
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Reichert
Rocket Masters
We will build, test, rebuild and test again several types of flying objects including model rockets. The sky is the
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limit. Bring your empty two liter bottles wo we can recycle them. Supply Fee $13.00
(5 -8 ) Sharrah
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