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Youth Enrichment
Motivating and Inspiring Minds—Ariane Bromberg
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The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube “vlogger” style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content, and the colorful magazine format of the student book makes learning fun. From getting started with your business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete the achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.
Wednesday, March 29 (Litchfield Schools—Spring Break) 9:00 AM—12:00 PM WEB Room 12 Fee: $56.00 Registration Deadline: 3/22 #4030
Home Alone! Grades 2+
Motivating and Inspiring Minds—Ariane Bromberg
Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether it is for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a child who is mature and well prepared. This class for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone,” including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and first aid tips. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Parents are encouraged to review the take-home information and discuss it with their child.
Wednesday, March 29 (Litchfield Schools—Spring Break) 12:30—2:30 PM WEB Room 12 Fee: $36.00 Registration Deadline: 3/22 #4030B
Fondant Cake Decorating—All Ages
Charity Ross
Put your cake decorating skills to the test as you turn a basic cake into something spectacular. Charity will guide you through basic fondant techniques, with creating a one of a kind cake as the end result. Each participant will get a double layer, 6” round cake, frosting, fondant, and tools to make a unique cake. Bring an apron and turntable if you have them. Unicorn Cake Monday, January 9 Registration deadline: 1/2 #1127D Rose Cake Wednesday, January 18 Registration deadline: 1/11 #1127A Penguin Cake Monday, January 23 Registration deadline: 1/16 #1127B Valentine’s Day Cake Tuesday, February 7 Registration deadline: 2/1 #1127C Sloth Cake Tuesday, February 21 Registration deadline: 2/14 #1127K Unicorn Cake Tuesday, March 7 Registration deadline: 3/1 #1127E St. Patrick’s Day Cake Tuesday, March 14 Registration deadline: 3/7 #1127F Mermaid Cake Tuesday, April 4 Registration deadline: 3/29 #1127G Swimmer Cake Tuesday, April 18 Registration deadline: 4/11 #1127H Fox Cake Tuesday, May 9 Registration deadline: 5/2 #1127J
6:30-8:30 PM HS RM C-110 Fee: 2-Person Team (1 Cake): $50.00 Adult: $50.00 Child: $48.00
GRASP Grades K-8 (2022-2023 School Year)
Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program is a summer math and reading correspondence program that provides review exercises for children completing kindergarten through grade 8. Teachers and curriculum professionals developed this cost efficient substitute for traditional summer school that seeks to help students retain skills learned the past school year. Grades K-3 get a packet and grades 4-8 can choose between online or a packet. For more information visit www.grps.org/grasp.
Successfully complete (70% accuracy) and receive: At least 7 lessons - certificate All 9 lessons - certificate & medal
Fee: $38.00/one subject $68.00/both math & reading Registration deadline: 4/10 #4728
Crochet 101 Grade 4-Adult
Jennifer Carl
Participants from very beginner to intermediate are invited to learn the basic stitches for crochet and make a cotton washcloth. The first class will be a review with explicit instruction in the steps to chain, single crochet and double crochet. Handouts provided. You will need
to bring a ball of cotton crochet yarn (ex. peaches and cream or sugar and cream) and size G crochet hook.
Thursdays, March 9 & 16 6:00-8:00 PM WEB Computer Lab Fee: Adult: $36.00 Child: $25.00 Registration deadline: 3/2 #0622B
Online ACT Test Prep Course—NEW!!
Advantage Educational Programs
The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. Most students that take the ACT, do so during their junior year of high school. This course is designed for any student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email and can access the course at any time. The fee for this course is $80 and you may repeat the course at no additional charge.
Materials are accessible at anytime. *Online Course: Self-Paced* Fee: $80.00 #4728B
Dancin’ Dragons—Ages 3 & 4
Charity Ross & Dance Team Volunteers
Let’s dance! Learn a fun routine to perform for friends and family. Indicate a shirt size when registering. If you register after the deadline, you are not guaranteed a shirt. Registration deadline: January 5
Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 12-January 31 5:30-6:00 PM Lake Ripley Elementary Gym Performance: February 2nd Time & Location: TBD Fee: $35.00 #1856
Snowflake Ballet Ages 4-10
Val Chellin
In this beginner class, you will learn the basic positions and fundamentals of ballet. A short program will be held on the last day, following rehearsal. Please send your child in ballet slippers if you have them.
Registration deadline: 1/2
Practices: Monday-Friday, January 9-13 4:15-5:00 PM Performance: Friday, January 13 5:00 PM WEB Room 12 Fee: $25.00 #1846
Game Coding: Pokémon Grades 2-5
Tech Academy
In this class, we introduce students to programming concepts using Scratch. Learn to create an interactive 2D video game using your FAVORITE Pokémon characters. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse).
Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.
Community Education Staff will email participants the Google Meet link for this virtual class prior to the start date.
Thursday, January 12 6:00-7:30 PM Fee: $34.00 Registration Deadline: 1/5 #0133J
Minecraft Coding: Automations Grades 2-6
Tech Academy
Learn to use Redstone and command blocks to make automated machines in Minecraft Java Edition. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse).
Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.
Community Education Staff will email participants the Google Meet link for this virtual class prior to the start date.
Thursday, February 9 6:00-7:30 PM Fee: $34.00 Registration Deadline: 2/9 #0133K Photographs/Recording: By registering with Litchfield Community Education & Recreation, you acknowledge for yourself, or those you are registering, that photographs and recordings may be taken and used for Community Education marketing. If you object, please contact our office.
Game Coding: Mario Kart Grades 3-7
Tech Academy
In this class, we introduce students to programming concepts using Scratch. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Students will be instructed to make a Mario Kart-style game. Then pick custom characters, track to customize their games. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse).
Additional Technical Requirement: PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.
Community Education Staff will email participants the Google Meet link for this virtual class prior to the start date.
Thursday, March 16 6:00-7:30 PM Fee: $34.00 Registration Deadline: 3/9 #0133B
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - Ages 13+
Just Once Classes
Want to learn guitar but don't have the time? This crash course will teach you basic chords. You'll learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it! Class is held online using ZOOM. Sit at home and take this class free of pressure. Registration includes an online book, follow up video lessons and a recording of class so you can practice on your own. Also included is an optional periodic online question and answer session.
