YOUTH
Youth Floor Hockey
By Jane DeLoof
Classes will focus on developing floor hockey skills while teaching life-long values of good sportsmanship. From floor hockey drills to evening scrimmages, learn skills and healthy attitudes transferable to other sports. Bring a baseball glove, if you would like a shot at being goalie. Gym shoes are mandatory; shin guards are optional, but recommended. Equipment fee $8 payable to instructor at class.
W/S #161 2/5-3/11 (no class 3/11) T 5:30-6:15 (Ages 4-6) $49/$53 Whitney
W/S #162 2/5-3/11 (no class 3/11) T 6:30-7:15 (Ages 7-8) $49/$53 Whitney
W/S #163 3/11-4/15 (no class 3/25) T 5:30-6:15 (Ages 4-6) $49/$53 Whitney
W/S #164 3/11-4/15 (no class 3/25) T 6:30-7:15 (Ages 7-8) $49/$53 Whitney
Build Your First Stick & Tissue Airplane
(Ages 11 +)
By Sandra Zednik, Parma Hobby
This class is geared for the modeler with little or no experience who is interested in building a “stick and tissue” airplane. The Cadet is in the second skill level in the “Build-N-Fly” construction kit series designed by Guillow’s (in business since 1926). Everything necessary to assemble your model is included except a hobby/Xacto knife which must be supplied by the modeler. Kit fee: $16 payable to instructor at class.
W/S #165 2/19-2/26 T 6:30-8 pm $21 Albion Middle
Introduction to a Hobby: Plastic Models & Dioramas
(Ages 10 +)
By Sandra Zednik, Parma Hobby
In this 2-session class, beginning hobbyists will build a plastic snap together car model and create a scenic diorama (trees, rocks, mountains and roadways) on which to display the model car. Students will learn to follow written descriptions and plans in order to complete the model car kit. Kit fee: $25 payable to instructor at class.
W/S #166 3/11-3/18 T 6:30-8 pm $21 Albion Middle
Beginning Wood Modeling
(Ages 7-12 yrs.)
By Sandra Zednik, Parma Hobby
Build a wooden car and helicopter in this two-session class. Parts are already cut out. Sandpaper, glue and paint will be provided and included in the supply fee. No need to bring anything, just your creativity. Kit fee: $12 payable to instructor at class.
W/S #167 4/2-4/9 W 6:30-7:45 pm $21 Albion Middle
2D Video Game Design
(Ages 8-13)
By Funutation Tekademy
Design a basic computer video game (no experience needed). Learn computer graphics techniques and animation fundamentals. Create an exciting landscape for your game. Next add realism to the scene with Action Collison Detection and Sound. Take home the game you created and play it with friends! Parents are invited on the last hour of the last day for a demonstration. Lab fee $25 payable to instructor at first class. Students work as teams on computers (paring ages 8-10 & 11-13 when possible).
W/S #168 1/26-3/1 Sat. 9-11 am $185 SHS
Website Design
(Ages 8-13)
By Funutation Tekademy
Create a website that highlights your creativity! Make your website the one everybody is talking about. Learn the basics of web design. Students start by learning design fundamentals such as storyboarding, color choices, and moods using HTML programming. Next learn how to add text, images and forms to your website. We will teach you how to be SAFE on the Internet. Parents are invited on the last hour of the last day for a demonstration. Lab fee $25 payable to instructor at first class. Students work as teams on computers (pairing ages 8-10 & 11-13 when possible).
W/S #169 3/8-4/26 (no class 3/22) Sat 9-11 am $185 SHS
Pre-Engineering
(Ages 6-8)
By Computer Explorers
Explore, investigate and solve problems while learning about building blocks of engineering and simple machines. Students enjoy hands-on activities with levers, gears, wheels, axles and pulleys that incorporate math science and creativity.
W/S #170 2/7-4/10 (no class 2/28, 3/27) TH 4-5 pm $99 Kinsner
Mother’s Day Album
(Ages 5+)
By Joy Larson
Create the perfect gift for your mom or grandma for Mother’s Day! You will receive EVERYTHING you need to complete a fabulous mini album with 16 pages. It includes all fun colored papers, matching stickers, and word art too! Please bring 20 pictures of that special someone with you. Get ready to have a lot of fun and complete a wonderful album in the process! Supply fee $16 payable to instructor at class.
W/S #171 4/15 T 6-7:30 pm $15/$19 Allen
Birthday Album
(Ages 5+)
By Joy Larson
Get read to CELEBRATE at this special BIRTHDAY album scrapbook class! You will complete an entire album of special birthdays! This is a time to look through all the birthday’s of you, your mom, dad, or your sister or brothers. The pictures are up to you . . . Just bring the 20 birthday pictures and get ready to celebrate them in a special way. . . a completed album! You will receive all supplies to complete the entire album including stickers, papers, album and all!
Supply fee $16 payable to instructor at class.
W/S #172 3/6 TH 6-7:30 pm $15/$19 Chapman
Triple Threat Training-Sing, Dance, Act
(Grades 3-6)
By Erin diLauro
Learn Broadway songs, audition techniques, monologues, scenes, musical theatre dance/choreography and theatre games/improv exercises in a non-competitive and fun environment. Instructor has her B.A. in Musical Theatre .
W/S #173 4/7-5/12 M 5-6 pm $59/$63 Zellers
Pony Camp Junior
(Ages 2-6)
By Lorraine Schaffner, Pony Tales Farm
Learn to groom ponies, play with them, have horse story time, and ride them! You will also receive a Polaroid photo of your child on a pony. Wear long loose-fitting pants and tennis shoes. Bring bike or riding helmet to each class. Class limit 12. Class held at Pony Tales Farm, 1609 Station Road, Valley City 44280.
W/S #174 4/3 & 4/10 TH 11:15 am-Noon $35
W/S #175 5/3 & 5/10 Sat. 9:30-10:15 am $35
Pony Camp
(Ages 7-12)
By Lorraine Schaffner, Pony Tale Farm
Learn introductory riding basics, general horse care, grooming, saddling, bridling, safety issues and stable care. Students will receive individual attention. Wear long, loose-fitting pants and tennis shoes. Bring bike or riding helmet to each class. Class limit: 10. Class held at Pony Tales Farm, 1609 Station Road, Valley City 44280.
W/S #176 4/5 & 4/26 Sat. 10-11 am $75 Pony Tales Farm
Please Pass the Manners – Manners 101
(2-5th Graders)
By Catherine Holloway, Cleveland’s Premier Children’s Etiquette Coach
· First Impressions
· Thank you Notes
· Telephone Manners
· Special Graduation Dinner
Your child will be taught how to act in everyday social situations at home and away. Something fun and new will be presented each week to help the students be the best they can be. Ms. Holloway believes that a child with a healthy self-esteem becomes a teenager with confidence and a positive sense of self. Supply fee $20 payable to instructor.
W/S #177 2/4-3/10 (no class 2/18) M 6:15-7:30 pm $69/$73 Allen
Babysitting
By Theresa Liska, RN
Babysitting is a great way to make money and learn responsibility. This class is offered for both girls and boys ages 11-16. You will learn tips that will allow you to be a responsible babysitter, simple first aid, child development, safety issues and infant/child CPR. At the end of the class you will receive a class participation certificate and an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR card. Participation in both classes is required.
W/S #178 1/30 & 2/6 W 6-9 pm $45/$49 SHS
W/S #179 3/8 & 3/15 Sat 9 am-Noon $45/$49 SHS
W/S #180 5/6 & 5/13 T 6-9 pm $45/$49 Center Middle
Fun with Flight
(Ages 5-8 yrs.) -Parent& Child
By Carolyn Lesnak
Come learn all about things that fly. We’ll cover a variety of topics from the biology of bugs and birds flying to the physics of airplane and space shuttle flights. Why do astronauts float? Why can’t turkeys fly? How do helicopters work? Can mammals fly? These are some questions that we’ll have fun discovering the answers to. Kids will learn how and why things fly by doing fun, easy experiments. At the end of class, be prepared to test your own launching abilities!! Lab fee $6 payable to instructor at class.
W/S #181 2/25 M 6-8 pm $18/$22 Whitney
Backyard Biology
(Ages 5-8 yrs.) -Parent & Child
By Carolyn Lesnak
Learn about local ecology with the Food Chain Game-don’t get eaten! Learn about what amphibians are and how they are coming out of hibernation now, stages of frog development and play with some real life amphibians, we’ll do the Light Box experiment, examine common insects under microscope and do science journals. Bring a shoebox with lid and 2 empty 2-liter pop bottles. Lab fee $6 payable to instructor at class.
W/S #182 3/10 M 6-8 pm $18/$22 Allen
KidzArt Afterschool Art Enrichment for Grades 1-5
On-site at each Strongsville Elementary School!
KidzArt provides unique and highly engaging art enrichment programs designed to help students build artistic skills and confidence and take creative thinking to a whole new level! Students explore a wide variety of techniques and professional quality materials. All new projects each session. KidzArt ~ CREATIVITY RULES! Register online at www.kidzartoh.com or by calling (440) 899-7676.
*Flyers with new dates for Winter/Spring ‘08 will be coming home in January. *
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
En Garde: Fencing for Beginners
(Ages 8 and up)
By Thomas Nagy
Have you ever wished that you could take up the sword like D’Artagnon? Well you can! Fencing is a safe, modern sport, which traces its’ history back to the duel. This beginner program for boys and girls will have you parrying your opponent’s attacks and scoring touches on the target. Fencing improves hand-eye coordination, strength, agility, confidence, and teaches social skills and manners.
W/S #183 7/28-8/1 M-F 9-11 am $65/$69 Center Middle
Babysitting Camp
(Ages 11-16-boys & girls)
By Theresa Liska, RN
This week long class will prepare you for babysitting. You will learn marketing and communication skills, child development, safety skills for you and the children you watch, simple first aid and infant/child/adult CPR. You will also learn how to make some simple snacks and we will talk about crafts and games for the children. Upon completion of the course you will receive a course completion certificate and an American Heart Association CPR card. So plan to join us for a fun and informative class.
W/S #184 7/28-8/1 M-F 9-11 am $75 Center Middle
Sciensational Workshops for Kids, Inc.
Sciensational Workshops for Kids offer hands-on science enrichment programs. They are now in their 30th year of operation and run programs in 10 different states. The Strongsville Community Education Department is pleased to add these sciensational workshops to our summer offerings. A supervised lunch will be provided for students attending both a.m. and p.m. sessions-bring a brown bag lunch.
Advanced Robotics – “The Ultimate Experience”
(Ages 7-12)
Build and take home your own Robot. You will also get to build a wide assortment of other Robots. Build a Robot Dinosaur, Galacatisaurus, Mars Cruiser, Aquabot, Space Copter, Desert Rover, “The Five Foot Tall Commander Robot with 5 motors”, Robo Dog and 6ft. long Crocosaurus Alligater (watch it move) as you control it. Build as many as you can in the time that we have. You can also build your own robots with our own motors, wires, controllers, and wheels. Let’s use your imagination. Use our hand held computer to program the robot in the various program modes. It’s a challenge, but easy to do if you are ready to think. Get ready for Sumo Battles – Battle Box – and Sciensational Workshops’ Build-a-Thon.
W/S #185 7/28-8/1 M-F 9 am-Noon $145/$149 Drake
The All-Terrain Tracker Workshop
(Ages 7-12)
How about some LAND ROVER excitement! Build and take home your own TRACKER ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. The vehicle travels the rough terrain overcoming objects in its path. Sciensational Workshops will bring its own course for you to conquer. Sand stones, twigs and balls will be all part of the challenge for your tracked vehicle. Look out for those surprise obstacles. How about a timed race? Watch your tracker and see how long it takes you to go the length of the course. Don’t miss out on learning new ideas on building your own obstacle course. You will also learn about gears as you build your tracked All-Terrain Vehicle. Work in a group with your new friends as you design a Robot you can control. Build a sumo wrestler. Be a part of our battle box events. Loads of fun and education in store the Sciensational way. And don’t leave the workshop without your new TRACKER ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE.
W/S #186 7/28-8/1 M-F 12:30-3:30 pm $145/$149 Drake
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