enrichment

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PARENT/CHILD

LITTLE MOZART EXPLORERS You and your little one will have fun singing, dancing and playing instruments. Together you will explore basic music concepts and styles such as low/high and loud/soft sounds, types of music moods and classical music. Each class will start with creative movement exercises to learn coordination and rhythm followed by music games and our goodbye song at the end of class. All materials included.

Ages: 1-2 years • Instructor: International Talent Academy

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM C 1005002-01 May 5-26 T 9:30-10:00am $56

PRESCHOOL/TODDLER

PRESCHOOL SPLASH BASH Splish, splash, we’re having a bash! You and your preschooler are invited for a morning of fun at The Waterpark! We’re having a party with the little kiddos while the big kids are back in school. Swim in the kiddie pool, activity pool and the lazy river. Be sure to pack a lunch or snacks as the concession stand will not be available. Registration is limited, so secure your spot today. Fee is $8 per child; adults are free.

Ages: Less than 6 • Instructor: CCPR Staff

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE THE WATERPARK, LAP POOL 1005001-01 Aug 12 W 11:00am-2:00pm $8

MUSIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTS Foster your young musician’s excitement for music! This program will prepare kiddos for future vocal and instrument lessons through musical games, instruments, music theory, dancing and singing.

Ages: 3-5 years • Instructor: International Talent Academy

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM C 1005003-01 May 5-26 T 10:15-11:00am $70

EARLY SCHOOL PREP Give your child an early start for a successful school year with early school prep. This comprehensive and challenging program covers math, logic, fine motor skills, language enrichment and hands-on STEM activities. Students will play fun games geared toward memory, logical thinking, problem solving, creativity and imagination. All materials included. No class on 5/13.

Ages: 4-6 years • Instructor: International Talent Academy

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM C 1005004-01 May 6-27 W 5:30-6:25pm $56

LEARN LIFESAVING SKILLS

Whether you plan to work as a lifeguard or just want to feel safer in the water, learn lifesaving skills like first aid, CPR and AED with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation! By completing our Adult/Pediatric first aid program you will earn American Red Cross certification.

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YOUTH

SAFE@HOME The Safe Sitter® Safe@Home program provides important safety training to help participants prepare to stay home alone. Parents, it will be up to you to decide if your child is ready to stay home alone based on their age, maturity, skills, experience and confidence level of your child. Students will learn how to practice safe habits and handle common household emergencies. Participants will leave with an educational booklet to help guide them at home.

Ages: 9-12 years • Instructor: CCPR Staff

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PARTY ROOM A/B 1005005-01 May 12 T 6:30-8:00pm $25

1005005-02 Jul 7 T 6:30-8:00pm $25

ETIQUETTE Students will learn to respectfully interact with peers and adults, introduce themselves, take care of their belongings and help at home. Students will practice dining skills through role-playing games and questions/answers from real life situations. At the end of the session, children will be invited to a Play Restaurant where they will be served by their peers.

Ages: 6-10 years • Instructor: International Talent Academy

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM B 1005006-01 May 5-26 T 6:30-7:25pm $70

SPEECH AND DEBATE NEW! Strengthen your critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills through voice projection games, speech introductions, small presentations, interviews and debates.

Ages: 9-14 years • Instructor: International Talent Academy

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM B 1005007-01 May 7-28 Th 6:30-7:25pm $56

1005007-02 Jun 4-25 Th 6:30-7:25pm $70

TWEENS & TEENS

SAFE SITTER® ESSENTIALS WITH CPR Safe Sitter® is a nationally recognized, medically-accurate program designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills, such as how to rescue someone who is choking and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students will use CPR manikins to practice CPR and choking rescues! Parents, join us for a brief graduation ceremony at 3:15p.m. Students must bring a non-refrigerated lunch.

Ages: 11-14 years • Instructor: CCPR Staff

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM A 1005008-01 May 9 Sa 9:00am-3:30pm $60 1005008-02 Jun 27 Sa 9:00am-3:30pm $60 1005008-03 Jul 18 Sa 9:00am-3:30pm $60 1005008-04 Aug 29 Sa 9:00am-3:30pm $60

ADULT

MONON MIXER You’ll enjoy an adults-only (21+) night of fun at The Waterpark after-hours! Relax in the lazy river, sip wine in the cabanas, ride the wave on the FlowRider® and more! Make it a date night or meet up with friends! You’ll be sure to enjoy this kidfree night out. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Please drink responsibly. In case of inclement weather, participants will be automatically enrolled into the next mixer offered. If there is inclement weather on 8/6, a refund will be issued.

Ages: 21+ years • Instructor: CCPR Staff

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE THE WATERPARK 1005010-01 Jun 18 Th 8:00-10:00pm $10 1005010-02 Jun 26 F 8:00-10:00pm $10 1005010-03 Jul 9 Th 8:00-10:00pm $10 1005010-04 Jul 24 F 8:00-10:00pm $10 1005010-05 Aug 6 Th 8:00-10:00pm $10

science & technology

PRESCHOOL/TODDLER

JUNIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Junior Engineers will learn fundamental concepts of solids, liquids and solutions, get messy while investigating the properties of several crazy concoctions and make their own bubble solution. Learn how chemistry can help make fun snacks and much more!

Ages: 4-6 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006001-01 May 5-26 T 5:30-6:30pm $77

JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Introduce your young engineer to fundamental concepts of energy, materials and movement. Through open and focused exploration, students will construct their own roller coasters, catapults, cars and more!

Ages: 4-6 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006002-01 Jun 2-23 T 6:00-7:00pm $77

JUNIOR ENGINEERING: INVENTORS WORKSHOP NEW! Young engineers will invent new machines and explore creative design solutions using the Engineering Design Process. Over the course of a week, discover how a wind-up toy works and make kinetic sand in the workshop.

Ages: 5-7 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM C 1006003-01 Jun 23-26 T-F 9:00am-12:00pm $161

JUNIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Your little engineer will explore basic concepts of electricity! They will experiment with static electricity, magnetism and much more. Your engineer will build amazing projects including a magic wand and a jumping toy!

Ages: 4-6 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006004-01 Jul 7-28 T 6:00-7:00pm $77

JUNIOR ROBOTICS: MASTER BUILDERS NEW! Become a master builder, just like Emmet and Wyldstyle! In this robotics class, young engineers will construct robots of their choice through guided builds. Teams will plan their designs and problem solve to create a unique design that moves and makes noise to display for friends/family at the end of the week.

Ages: 5-7 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM C 1006005-01 Jul 14-17 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $161

JUNIOR ROBOTICS: SIMPLE MACHINES We use simple machines everyday, but many times we don’t recognize them. Young engineers will explore basic concepts of simple machines and how we use them to achieve our biggest goals! Engineers will use LEGO® WeDo kits to explore these fascinating machines.

Ages: 4-6 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006006-01 May 7-28 Th 5:30-6:30pm $77

JUNIOR ROBO OLYMPICS NEW! Put your robotics skills to the test and see if your robot can win the gold! Designed to introduce students to the world of building and programming basic robots. Students will build their own robots, adding new components each week to compete against fellow classmates.

Ages: 4-6 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006007-01 Aug 3-17 M 6:00-7:00pm $63

JUNIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING NEW! Are you ready to get down and dirty searching for solutions to some of our biggest environmental problems? Young engineers will learn about biomimicry, green house effects and animal adaptations to discover ways to help solve environmental problems through group challenges.

Ages: 4-6 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006008-01 Aug 4-18 T 6:00-7:00pm $63

PHYSICS AND CRAZY CHEMISTRY NEW! Your scientist will experiment with Newton’s first law of motion! They will navigate matchbox cars, make volcanoes explode and travel to other planets to explore gravity. Participants will learn the basics of scientific concepts in interactive, hands-on sessions.

Ages: 4-7 years • Instructor: Miss Liz The Science Wiz

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM C 1006010-01 Jun 23-Jul 14 T 6:00-6:45pm $60

YOUTH

FIRST TIME CODERS NEW! Learn the building blocks of computer science through coding activities focused on visual and tactile experiences. Have fun with drag and drop coding activities and unplugged games that reiterate computer science concepts. The course will also focus on online safety and the impact of technology on the world, community and our everyday lives.

Ages: 6-8 years • Instructor: Codelicious

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM B 1006021-01 Jun 9-12 T-F 9:00am-12:00pm $224

AMAZING MECHANISMS Introduce your young engineer to fundamental concepts of energy, materials and movement. Using LEGO® WeDo Robotics, teams of students will build a dancing bird, a smart spinner and a drumming monkey while learning how to program and operate their creations using a laptop computer.

Ages: 4-6 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006009-01 Aug 6-20 Th 6:00-7:00pm $63

DANCE THE DAY AWAY

We have Tiny Dancers for kiddos and Hip Hop Pop for adults. Introduce your little one to new skills and learn something new yourself! Explore our creative arts dance programs!

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CONSTELLATION QUEST Explore the science of the sky! Learn about galaxies, planets and constellations while tracking the phases of the moon. Participants need to bring a flashlight with a red light or cover their flashlight with red cellophane to preserve night vision. Don’t forget your bug spray! Program dates are subject to change due to rain or cloud coverage. Fee is per family.

Ages: 8-14 years • Instructor: CCPR Staff

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE PERELMAN PAVILION ROOM C AT WEST PARK 1006011-01 May 28 Th 9:30-10:30pm $10 1006011-02 Jun 11 Th 9:30-10:30pm $10 1006011-03 Jul 23 Th 9:30-10:30pm $10 1006011-04 Jul 30 Th 9:30-10:30pm $10

APPRENTICE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Students will use the Engineering Design Process to create, test and refine mixtures and solutions with different chemical properties. They will develop solutions to clean up an oil spill, synthesize their own rocket fuel and investigate the secrets behind color pigmentation.

Ages: 7-12 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006012-01 May 5-26 T 7:15-8:30pm $77

APPRENTICE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Students will use the Engineering Design Process to create, test and improve a variety of machines and mechanical systems. Students will learn basics of energy, traction, aerodynamics and durability while constructing roller coasters, egg-streme defense vehicles and an incredibly fast airpowered custom dragster!

Ages: 7-12 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006013-01 Jun 2-23 T 7:15-8:30pm $77

GET ACTIVE THIS SUMMER

We offer sports programs for all ages. Little ones can learn the basics of their favorite sport like karate or soccer. Older kiddos can improve skills for golf, lacrosse or fencing. The big kiddos (we’re looking at you adults!) can pick up a new sport like pickleball or self-defense. Explore all we have to offer!

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APPRENTICE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Explore the many aspects of electricity! Engineers will learn and understand how circuits work and explore the power of magnets. Engineers will build model electric cars, their own electric magnet and much more!

Ages: 7-12 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006014-01 Jul 7-28 T 7:15-8:30pm $77

APPRENTICE ROBOTICS: SUPER MACHINES Engineers will design robots that utilize some of the earliest machines ever made to race faster, throw stronger and drive tougher than ever before! Engineers will explore simple machines to improve their robots beyond their programming into super machines.

Ages: 8-13 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006015-01 May 7-28 Th 7:15-8:30pm $77

APPRENTICE ROBO OLYMPICS NEW! Using LEGO® EV3 Mindstorms, engineers will compete in robotic versions of some of our favorite Olympic games. Engineers will build, adapt and program their robots to play basketball, hockey and sumo wrestling!

Ages: 8-13 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006016-01 Aug 3-17 M 7:15-8:30pm $63

ROBO RIOT NEW! This LEGO® robotics class will give engineers complete control over their robot. Engineers will program an infrared controller to control their robots in new challenges each day including a motorball tournament and program color sensors to capture colored bricks in the block buster challenge. All leading up to Danger Zone, a face-to-face battle that will test what they have learned during camp.

Ages: 8-13 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM C 1006017-01 Jul 14-17 T-F 1:00-4:00pm $161

APPRENTICE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING NEW! Engineers will use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test and refine basic solutions related to alternative energy and other environmental issues. Engineers will learn principles behind crafting efficient wind-powered machines and why they are becoming more important. During the culminating project, engineers will test different materials to discover which ones most effectively clean up after an oil spill.

Ages: 7-12 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006018-01 Aug 4-18 T 7:15-8:30pm $63

APP INVENTIONS Welcome to the world of technology! Participants will gain basic app development skills by utilizing software that explains the life cycle of apps, working through programming activities and creating user interfaces. No prior coding experience is required. Students must bring their own smartphone or tablet to class.

Ages: 9-12 years • Instructor: Codelicious

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM B 1006022-01 Jun 2-5 T-F 9:00am-12:00pm $224

VIDEO GAME DESIGN Dive into the world of coding! Build simple computer games and puzzles in a high-energy environment. Develop a basic understanding of programming utilizing scratch technology and explore additional electronic inventions, internet safety tips, interactive activities and much more!

Ages: 11-14 years • Instructor: Codelicious

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM B 1006023-01 Jul 7-10 T-F 9:00am-12:00pm $224

THEME PARK ENGINEERING NEW! During this inventive week, engineers will explore many fields of engineering in order to build the best and greatest theme park! Engineers will build roller coasters, water slides and even make a sweet treat for their guests to enjoy.

Ages: 8-13 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM C 1006019-01 Jun 23-26 T-F 1:00-4:00pm $161

ORBIT MISSIONS Go for launch! In this space-themed program, teams will build and adapt robots. During timed missions, teams will score points for accuracy. Missions will include programming bots to 3D print, spacewalk and more!

Ages: 8-13 years • Instructor: Engineering For Kids

ACTIVITY# DATES DAYS TIME FEE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER EAST, PROGRAM ROOM C 1006020-01 Aug 6-20 Th 7:15-8:30pm $63