GROUP CLASSES
ENRICHING SUMMER PROGRAMS
We are offering remote, creative, and enriching small group classes online this summer! We have designed art classes, creative writing workshops, science clubs, and public speaking courses, which are safe and fun, yet online.
Science Club
Art Club
Public Speaking
Creative Writing
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General information
All classes will have between 4 and 6 students, allowing young adults to build relationships while still having independent voices.
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Age groups
Rabbits
Zebras
Brownstones
Incoming 4th and 5th graders
Incoming 6th to 8th graders
Incoming 9th to 12th graders
Cost and Schedule
All classes start the week of July 6th, 2020
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Early bird registration is on or before May 15th
Regular registration is on or before July 1st
Registration closes July 1st.
All classes start the week of Aug 3rd, 2020
Early bird registration is on or before June 19th
Regular registration is on or before July 29th
Registration closes July 29th
July Classes
August Classes
Details
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Each course will run for 4 weeks
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Sessions will meet on weekdays, twice per week for 1.5 hrs
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Register now with a $50 deposit!
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Early Bird registration is $549 per subject, standard registration is $599 per subject
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Schedules are such that you can take all subjects without interference - inquire about discounts for multiple courses
See individual classes for more information!
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Science club will utilize fun (and safe!) experiments to show students that science can be found everywhere. Using common household supplies, kids can become scientists in their own homes! Each week will consist of a lesson dedicated to understanding the science behind the lab of the week, as well as an actual scientific experiment or demonstration to reinforce these concepts. A post lab analysis and discussion will also be included.
Logistics
We will be shipping materials to families' homes for a small material fee.
Week 1, Project 1: Make your own lava lamps
Concepts covered- phases of matter, density, and polarity
Experiment is safe and applicable for all ages.
Week 1, Project 2: Rainbow in a glass using Skittles (for Rabbits) and Drinkable Density (for Zebras and Brownstones)
Concepts Covered- density and light spectrum.
Week 2 Project: Rubberized egg
Concepts covered- acid-base reactions and osmosis
Experiment is safe and applicable for all ages.
Week 3 Project: Blow up a balloon with Yeast
Concepts covered- energy metabolism, organism classification, glycolysis and biochemical pathways for Brownstones.
Experiment is safe and applicable for all ages.
Week 4 Project: Make your own ice cream
Concepts covered endothermic reactions, freezing-point depression (colligative properties).
Experiment is safe and applicable for all ages.
Science Club
The goal of this workshop is to rekindle our students' love of writing by freeing up the
creative process. Each class will involve a combination of studying other
writers’ works and student-lead creative writing.
July sessions
Students will internalize and put to practice various literary techniques, such as imagery and metaphor, and styles that reflect their own voice. Ultimately, the course will culminate in each student writing an anthology of 4 short stories.
August sessions
Students will study and put to practice various literary techniques, such as imagery and metaphor, and styles that reflect their own voice. Ultimately, the course will culminate in writing a memoiristic essay that either focuses on a slice of life or the whole of one’s life.
Creative Writing
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The goal of this workshop will be to help students gain confidence and clarity in their ability to communicate effectively.
Note: This course will only be offered in June
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The elements of public speaking covered will be:
Voice
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How to use one's voice to speak effectively and powerfully
Body language
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How to consciously deliver a message before even opening one’s mouth
Writing
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How to use logos, pathos, and ethos to effectively craft speeches
Musicality
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How to break free of monotone delivery and infuse one’s voice with authentic passion
Gestures
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How to use a few basic gestures to emphasize points, and conversely how to use stillness to make sure one is not distracting from one’s point
Public Speaking
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Art Club will consist of 3 different projects over the course of 4 weeks and introduce the students to different mediums and artists.
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Logistics
We will be shipping materials to families' homes, including a drop cloth, for a small material fee.
All projects are geared towards being able to work unsupervised by an adult.
Project 1, Drawing
We will look at works of art by master, modern, and contemporary artists to learn how to draw different kinds of still lifes using graphite and colored pencils.
*For younger kids we will design a character and create a story book
Project 2, Painting
We will practice observational drawing of landscapes and interiors using watercolors to interpret the natural and urban environment around us.
Project 3, Sculpting
Using paper mache, paint, and recycled materials, we will construct a container that can be decorative or functional.
