Fall 2014 Afterschool Register online!! w w w. wingspanarts.org Registration begins online June 19th MON TUE K Beginning Chess Lego Creations: Brick Art * K-1 Ballet club wingspan 1-2 1-3 2-4 Grades K-2 Pop Choir Art Studio Grades 1-3 Global Music 3-5 4-5 Yogamotion * WED Crafternoon Hip Hop THU FRI Movin’ & Groovin’ Fairytale Theatre Toymaker’s Workshop * Grades K-5 Backstage Design * Fresh Foodies * Athletic Adventures 3-D Art Art of Science * Karate & Advanced Karate * Creature Creations * Grades 1-3 Afro-Caribbean Drumming Edible Art * * Guitar Advanced Chess Fencing * Broadway Dance Studio Art of Comics Grades 3-5 Classes begin September 8th, 2014 A Music & Songwriting WingspanArtsction Produ Knitting* Grades 3-5 * Additional fees apply club wingspan Register online at www.wingspanarts.org 201 4 SAVE MONEY Pricing for Fall 2014 (September 8th - January 30th) 1 day/week...... 2 days/week..... 3 days/week..... 4 days/week..... 5 days/week..... $450 $860 $1,230 $1,560 $1,850 Approximate cost/class $23 $22 $21 $20 $19 Registration Fees: one per family, per semester: Early registration (before 7/4): $15 Registration (7/4-8/30): $30 Late registration (after 8/30): $40 with our Season Passport! The Season Passport program allows families to sign up for 5 days of Wingspan Arts programming for the entire school year - both fall and spring semesters! Season Passports include registration for all Wingspan Arts Half-Day programs! Season Passport students get to - Payment Plan ($40): Automatically charged on the following dates: 1st Payment: When you register online of classes! 3rd Payment: November 17th 4th Payment: December 17th The Season Passport is only $3750, which includes the registration fee and all half-day fees – a savings of over $400! Tax Information: you with a formal receipt. Scholarships & Financial Aid: Refund Policy: to be used for a future afterschool class or half-day program. AWingspanArts n Productio BSI & TAOTS FALL 2014 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ! & @BSI TS TAO club wingspan Monday Grades K-1 – Ballet For beginners and experienced dancers alike, learn the basics of ballet, including stretching, music, and dance vocabulary. Each class includes a mini-performance and creative dance games to fire up the imagination. Taught with lots of encouragement and gentle guidance, this is the perfect class for budding prima ballerinas! Movement clothes required. Grades K-2 – Beginning Chess An introduction to the exciting world of chess. Students will learn basic opening, middle game, and end game strategies and how to achieve a proper coordination of pieces. Instruction will establish an appropriate balance between lecture, discussion and structured play. Chess puzzles, planning and guided games will also be a fun part of this class! Grades 1-3 – Art Studio This is a visual arts class with an emphasis on creativity, invention and fun! Young artists will learn to recycle paper to make collage greeting cards, invent bead jewelry of unique design, and decorate and re-use old things to make candle holders, mirrors, secret boxes and more. Students will cut, paint, draw, stitch, glue and sculpt – and turn trash into treasures! Whatever the students create will be a unique expression of their creativity. Grades 2-4 – Global Music This class celebrates the cultures of the world through music! Students will learn the basics of dynamics, tempo, pitch, melody, beat and rhythm while traveling the globe. Through different cultures' stories, celebrations, and traditions, we’ll bring the world to our classroom! Let's go around the world together through music! Grades 3-5 – Super Soccer Stars $25 Insurance Fee Come and learn about the world’s most popular sport in this fun and active class. Super Soccer Stars will teach you basic skills, warm-ups and tips on how to keep fit. So sign up, build your self-confidence and become part of the Super Soccer Stars team! Grades 3-5 – Broadway Dance Studio This class covers not one, not two, but THREE forms of dance! Dancers will learn the styles of jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance in this dynamic class that teaches basic dance while also exploring what makes each of these forms unique. BSI & TAOTS FALL 2014 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ! & @BSI TS TAO club wingspan Tuesday Grade K – Lego Creations: Brick Art $15 Materials Fee Legos just got even more fun! In this class, students experience the excitement of Legos and learning! This class will introduce teamwork, observation, creative thinking and problem-solving skills all while encouraging the use of creativity and imagination to build the most amazing creations! Grades K-1 – Yogamotion Breathe deeply. Meditate. Stretch. Move! Through the ancient art of yoga, students will gain flexibility and have the freedom to dance and explore creative movement. They will have the ability to find balance and focus that will help them throughout the school year. Grades 1-2 – Pop Choir Is music in your soul? Then sing it! In this class, students will learn what it takes to be part of a chorus through learning and performing contemporary pop songs! All singers will learn harmonies, melodies and the vocal techniques to sing songs in a healthy, fun way! Grades 1-3 – Creature Creations In this hands-on class, students will learn the basics of puppet making and creature creation. There will be lots of brainstorming and building puppets from foam, cardboard, lollipops, Styrofoam balls – even fruits and vegetables! Best of all, every student will get to take their creatures home. The class culminates in a performance where the audience will see the creatures come to life! Grades 2-4 – Backstage Design $15 Materials Fee Students joining this class will have the unique opportunity to learn what takes to make the spectacle we see on Broadway! From studying actual Broadway sets to learning how to build their own, this class will provide students with the opportunity to develop new skills every class! Grades 3-5 – Athletic Adventures Ready to get physical? In this class, students will explore different ways to stay active and have tons of fun! This class will include aspects of yoga, cardiotraining, and lots of team games as well as individual challenges. Activities will focus on advancing skills like balance, agility, strength, endurance and flexibility. Grades 4-5 – Art of Comics Ever wanted Wiley Coyote to catch the Road Runner? Ever thought of a new cartoon character? Anything is possible in this class as students develop skills in drawing and creating cartoons. All artists will have the opportunity to turn their preliminary sketches into colorful characters as they create their own original comic strip! BSI & TAOTS FALL 2014 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & @BSI TS TAO ! club wingspan Wednesday Grade K – Crafternoon Through creative investigations of cultures around the world, students will create arts and crafts that come alive through performance! From masks and instruments to puppets and crafts, each project introduces a new way to make art come alive. Grades K-1 – Hip Hop With a combination of old school and new school hip-hop, students will learn cutting edge street dance movements like popping, locking, hitting, jamming, electric boogaloo, break and other urban dance moves. This club gives every student a hip-hop dance experience unlike any other. Grades K-5 – Karate $25 insurance fee Seido Karate is an exciting way for young children to learn not only martial arts techniques, but to also discover time honored karate traditions. The word Seido means “the sincere way” which has many meanings including the sincere and compassionate teaching of students. Classes are a wonderful balance of fun, games and hard work. **All students must have a uniform. If your child doesn’t own a Karate uniform, they may purchase one at registration for $30** Advanced Karate Additional $100 Tuition For students who are advanced yellow belt and above. Students will spend an extra half and hour each week perfecting the art of Karate. Dedicated students train in kumite, advanced kata, meditation, and choreographed fight combinations. Grades 2-4 – Fresh Foodies $15 Materials Fee In this class, students will not only learn about seasonal fruits and vegetables, but also how to prepare them in fun and creative ways! Each class will end with a healthy, local, and 100% vegetarian snack made by the students! Students will even take a trip to a Green Market to speak with farmers and select their own produce. By the end of the semester, they will have a book of recipes, a beautiful handmade calendar of seasonal treats, and happy tummies! Creative, nutritious, and delicious! Grades 3-5 – 3-D Art Let’s build! This club is a 3-D visual arts class with an emphasis on creativity, fun and invention! Students will learn Sculpture - clay, foam, paper, wire; Carving - linoleum, potatoes, soap; 3-D Printing; Mobile and Collage. Art lessons will be based on technique, craft media and art history. Whatever the students will make will be a unique expression of their creativity. BSI & TAOTS FALL 2014 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ! Grades 4-5 – Music & Songwriting & @BSI TS TAO club wingspan Students will examine the craft of songwriting through the use of poetry, percussion, and singing. We will write songs as a group and individually, a compilation of which every student will receive on a CD at the end of the course. From dragons to trees to their favorite food, students will discover a new medium to voice whatever they want to get out of their brains. BSI & TAOTS FALL 2014 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ! & @BSI TS TAO club wingspan Thursday Grade K – Movin’ & Groovin’ This high-energy class combines rhythm and dance to get everyone movin’ to the beat! Explore different beats and rhythms, and find new ways to move to the groove. Grades K-1 – Toymaker’s Workshop $15 Materials Fee Have you ever wondered how they make your favorite toys? Let’s find out! In this hands-on class, we will learn the science behind how toys work and will make and play with handmade toys. Grades 1-2 – Mad Science $60 Materials Fee Calling all mad scientists! This class is full of bizarre experiments guaranteed to amaze every participant! Every class involves gooey, slimy, scientific fun, most of which can be taken home from class. Discover how cool science can be in our MAD SCIENTIST LAB! Grades 1-3 – Afro-Caribbean Drumming In this dynamic class, students will be introduced to different Afro-Caribbean styles of music from Salsa to Merengue to Cha Cha Cha and its influence on popular music such as Funk, Rap and Hip Hop. Students will learn proper drumming techniques and rhythms, as well as how to create different tones and grooves. The class will culminate in a Latin percussion final jam session featuring the student ensemble! Grades 2-4 – Super Soccer Stars $25 Insurance Fee Come and learn about the world’s most popular sport in this fun and active class. Super Soccer Stars will teach all students basic skills, warm-ups and tips on how to keep fit. In addition to the physical benefits, this class teaches teamwork and fosters self-confidence in every athlete! Grades 3-5 – Advanced Chess Work towards mastering the art of out-smarting your foe with clever opening principles and a tough middle game. Through chess, students will learn concentration, logical thought, planning, pattern recognition, self-discipline, and taking responsibility for mistakes. Most of all, this class will empower all students as they learn to maneuver successfully through various minefields. Grades 4-5 – Knitting $15 Materials Fee Get ready to “cast on” and start your knitting adventure! In the introduction to this craft, students will learn how to knit with their fingers, “purl” and “slip stitch” with needles, and will be on their way to creating their favorite cold weather accessories! Advanced knitters will learn to make even more intricate patterns. BSI & TAOTS FALL 2014 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ! & @BSI TS TAO club wingspan Friday Grade K – Fairytale Theatre Fairies and goblins and elves, oh my! Combining storytelling with theatre, this creative drama class fosters every student’s imagination. Students will explore classic fairytales and might even create a few tales of their own, bringing new characters to life on the stage! This is the perfect class for aspiring actors, playwrights or students who just love the magic and mystery of fairytales. Grades K-1 – Super Soccer Stars $25 Insurance Fee Come and learn about the world’s most popular sport in this fun and active class. Super Soccer Stars will teach all students basic skills, warm-ups and tips on how to keep fit. In addition to the physical benefits, this class teaches teamwork and fosters self-confidence in every athlete! Grades 1-3 – Art of Science In The Art of Science we explore science creatively, using our right brain and all of our senses. We'll taste the periodic table, discover the science of music and explore the solar system, space and even dinosaurs through dance, theatre games and puppetry. We will paint, color and craft experiments that help us understand friction, force, chemical reactions and so much more! We'll stay clued into science in the news and of course we'll launch an air rocket or two. This class is perfect for the creative and the curious. Grades 1-3 – Edible Art $25 Materials Fee It's art you can eat! Join us as we make art out of fresh foods, make art inspired by food, and use our creativity and taste buds to the max! Students will be able to take home some art projects, and share recipes with their families. Grades 2-4 – Guitar An introduction to “strumming the six string.” Learn the names of the strings and basic chord formations as well as basic music theory. By the end of the class, the students will be on their way to leading the newest rock or country band! Grades 3-5 – Fencing $50 Gear Rental Fee En garde! Learn the art, discipline, and sport of fencing. We will be learning the basics of sabre fencing technique from footwork, to parries and reposts, to conducting a bout. We will learn the history of swordplay and even study a bit of theatrical technique and its differences and similarities to the sport. A very physical class, be prepared to have fun and learn a lot!