PDS Summer 2012 - Passport to Adventure by Presbyterian Day School

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PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL

Note from the Director Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean that we here at PDS take a break! With furnished age-appropriate classrooms, a climbing wall, ropes course, and multiple gymnasiums, playgrounds, and play fields, we hope that our campus will be busier than ever. It is with great delight that Dean of Students Ross Spain, Director of the Tutoring and Enrichment Center Alice Parker and myself invite you to join us for a summer full of adventure. Challenge yourself academically, athletically and creatively. There’s so much to do! Have a browse through this brochure, then visit our website (pdsmemphis.org/ passport) to both view additional classes and to register. Hope to see you there!

Kathleen McCallen

Director of Auxiliary Programs 901.842.4609 kmccallen@pdsmemphis.org

DEPARTURE OFFERINGS Day Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 A Next-Year Jump Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Athletic Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Academic Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Art and Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Specialty Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The Tutoring and Enrichment Center. . . . . . . . . 43

BEFORE YOU DEPART REGISTRATION AND CONFIRMATION

All registrations this year will be processed at pdsmemphis.org/passport, and a confirmation email will be generated and sent to you when you have correctly completed the registration process. If a camp is listed as SOLD OUT, then it has reached its maximum capacity. If it is listed as CLOSED, then the registration deadline has passed. If you have any questions about or problems with the enrollment process or wish to be added to a waitlist, please email or call Kathleen McCallen at 901-842-4609.

ADMISSION

All classes are open to both boys and girls unless otherwise stated.Admission is granted to qualified students in the order in which online “tickets” are purchased and payment of the $50 deposit per class is received. Registration will close the Friday before the start of class or on a specifically stated registration deadline. If you wish to add last minute, please call or email Kathleen. However, if one week prior to the first day of a camp or class, registration is deemed to be insufficient, the class may be cancelled. Many classes fill up, so we encourage you to enroll early to ensure a space!

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DRESS

T-shirt, shorts, socks, and athletic shoes are most appropriate. Sandals are allowed, but athletic shoes are required for gym and field activities. Students are encouraged to bring either a pullover or a jacket for indoor activities, as our air-conditioned rooms can be chilly.

SNACKS & LUNCH

Snacks are provided by PDS during any class/ camp lasting more than two hours. For children staying for the entire day, a supervised lunch break will be provided at no chage, however they are required to bring their own lunch and drink.

WHILE ABROAD BEFORE CARE & AFTER CARE

Before Care opens at 7:30am, and is offered for students participating in a morning camp or class, who need to be dropped off before the class begins. After Care begins at 4pm and is open to students participating in afternoon activities, who need to stay after their class ends. After Care closes at 5:30, and a late fee of $1 per minute will be applied for any camper not picked up by 5:30. Please register for either, or both, of these options online. Sign up at pdsmemphis.org/passport

DROP-OFF AND DISMISSAL LOCATIONS

Camper check-in/drop-off point for every summer camp/class held on the PDS campus (in addition to both Before Care drop-off and After Care dismissal) will be located at the new main school lobby by the gym. If a camper attends a class held in the Early Childhood building, dismissal point will be at the Early Childhood entrance. If a camper attends a class held in the Elementary building or in the gym, dismissal point will be the main school lobby.

MORNING AND AFTERNOON ASSEMBLIES

This summer we are excited to be introducing an optional morning and afternoon assembly! Parents of morning or all-day campers are encouraged to drop their children off at 8:30am (12:30pm for afternoon campers), where they will attend a short assembly complete with music, singing, dancing, games, slideshows, announcements, a short devotion, and more. Camp/class instructors will pick up their students from this point at 8:55am (12:55pm for afternoon), and take them to their designated rooms.

BEHAVIOR

It is expected that every student attending PDS Summer Adventures follow school procedures and standards of behavior. Consideration of others in thought and action is expected. PDS reserves 6

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the right to require the withdrawal of any student who poses a discipline problem or a disruption to the learning process. No refunds will be issued for students who are asked to withdraw.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION

Balance is due on the first day of class. PDS reserves the right to cancel a class, if necessary. If this were to occur, all fees and deposits would be fully refunded. Checks will be issued by the Business Office, and mailed to the address listed on the online registration form.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Summer Adventures will be closed on Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day), June 4-8 (2PC VBS), June 11-15 (Martin Institute Summer Conference), and Wednesday, July 4 (Independence Day).

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

PDS maintains a non-discrimination policy with regard to race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

DAy CAMP

For all boys and girls entering JK-6th grades

These themed weekly camps are more fun than you can shake a stick at! Join us for outdoor play, water fun, board games, arts and crafts and much more. Themes include Space Week, Beach Week, and Travel Week.â&#x20AC;&#x2039; InstructorS: Ross Spain, Lydia Butler

and assistants Schedule:

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Session 1: June 18-22 Session 2: June 25-29 Session 3: July 9-13 Session 4: July 16-20 Session 5: July 23-27

Full Day: 9am-4pm Half Day: 9am-12pm Half Day: 1pm-4pm

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Full Day: $250 per session Half Day: $160 per session 8

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A NEXT-YEAR JUMP START For PDS boys entering JK-3rd grades

Use the lazy days of summer to get a jump start on your next year of school! InstructorS:

Session 1: Elizabeth Bell and Traci Stewart Session 2: Shari Caruthers and Holly Yarbrough Session 3 and 4: Betty McGreger Session 4: Laura Glenn and Terri Jarratt Session 5: Brooke Haley and Nina Haley Session 6: Sherry Creasman Schedule:

Session 1: Rising JK, June 25-29, 9am-noon Session 2: Rising JK, July 16-20, 9am-noon Session 3: Rising SK, June 18-22, 9am-noon Session 4: Rising SK, July 9-13, 9am-noon Session 4: Rising 1st, July 16-20, 9am-noon Session 5: Rising 2nd, June 18-22, 9am-noon Session 6: Rising 3rd, July 23-27, 9am-noon Cost: $160 per session

Golf Camp

For all boys and girls entering 1st-3rd grades

Coach Ross Spain brings his own brand of golf to PDS for four days this summer. You will leave with a better understanding of the fundamentals of the golf swing, golf etiquette, golf course management, and proper chipping and putting techniques. Instructor: Ross Spain Schedule: May 29-June 1, 9am-noon LOCATION: Camp will meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at Golf and Games Family Park, 5484 Summer Avenue. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class will be held at Windyke Country Club, 8535 Winchester Road. Cost: $150

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Young Guns Lacrosse Camp

For all boys entering 3rd-7th grades

This summer PDS teams up with Young Guns Lacrosse to bring you a week-long clinic for both beginners and advanced players. Join us on the field as we work on stick-handling and shooting skills as well as run through offensive and defensive strategies. Campers must bring their own equipment and be a member of US Lacrosse. NOTE: Join by visiting uslacrosse.org before signing up for this camp. InstructorS: Wil Rainer, Andrew Miller,

and John Bartholomew Schedule: June 25-29, 1pm-4pm Cost: $160

Taekwondo

For all boys and girls entering JK-6th grades

Taekwondo is a physical fitness and self-defense course designed to develop self-confidence and self-esteem. Build integrity, perseverence, self-control and an indomitable spirit while having a blast with your friends. Instructor: Midtown Taekwondo Schedule: July 9-July 13, 9am-noon Cost: $160 UNIFORM FEE: $35 (optional)

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Sports Camp

For all boys and girls entering 2nd-6th grades

This camp will cover all basic skills of basketball, soccer, and baseball and will include recreational games and sports such as team handball, indoor golf, indoor soccer, floor hockey, pickle ball, rock wall climbing, ropes course and more. InstructorS: Ross Spain, Dwight Creasman and

Palmer Albertine Schedule:

Session 1: July 9-13, 9am-3pm Session 2: July 16-20, 9am-3pm Cost: $220 per session

Crusader Football For all boys entering 4th-6th grades

Learn the basics of football from PDS Crusadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coaches Dwight Creasman and Palmer Albertine. Blocking, tackling, passing, and receiving are just some of the skills taught in this specialty camp. When fall arrives and football season begins, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be glad you went to THIS camp! InstructorS: Dwight Creasman and

Palmer Albertine Schedule: July 30-Aug 3, 9am-noon Cost: $160

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CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING WORKSHOP For boys and girls entering 4th-6th grades

Strap on your thinking caps and travel into the world of critical and creative thinking. While practicing the thinking routines, you will become a master problem solver and creative thinker. Dazzle everyone with your true genius by learning to apply these routines and make your thinking visible. Instructor: Alice Parker Schedule: July 16-20, 9am-noon Cost: $160

SLINGERLAND READING CAMPS

For boys and girls entering 1st-3rd grades

Join us for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;power playâ&#x20AC;? on reading and spelling using multi-sensory approach mixed with fun activities and incentives. Students with experience in the Slingerland method are invited to sign up for this exciting adventure. Enrollment is limited, so please contact Alice Parker at 842-4677 or aparker@pdsmemphis.org to reserve your spot. Instructor: Nancy Gentry Schedule: TBA

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Camp Read-A-Lot

For all boys and girls entering 2nd-6th grades

This is the perfect place to get your required summer reading and responses done in a fun way! And how about being the first to take AR test on summer reading books while they are still fresh in your mind? Bring along a sleeping bag, gather around the reading campfire, and munch on camp snacks. Whether you already love to read or want to become a better reader, come and experience the fun of shared summer reading with friends! InstructorS: Stephanie Taylor,

Sherry Creasman, Charlotte Shaw, and Marie Duncan

Schedule:

Session 1: June 18-22, 9am-noon Session 2: June 18-22, 1pm-4pm Cost: $160 per session

Early Engineers

For all boys and girls entering 5th-6th grades

Jump into early engineering with this innovative course, which focuses on collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and thinking “outside of the box.” This course is based off of the University of Tennessee’s revolutionary Engineering Fundamentals Program, which encourages successoriented learning and teamwork. This class provides crucial thinking skills which can be applied to middle school, high school, and college! Instructor: Elizabeth Southerland Schedule:

Session 1: July 16-20, 9am-noon Session 2: July 23-27, 9am-noon Cost: $160 per session

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WRITING WORKSHOP: GRAMMAR SKILLS

For all boys and girls entering 4th-6th grades

Bring your writing to life as you practice applying grammar skills through context. Engage in fun writing activities where you replace those weak verbs with vivid ones. Use awesome adjectives instead of lifeless ones as you “show” instead of “tell” using descriptions to paint a picture with your words. Learn to choose better nouns to add specificity to your writing and when to use pronouns to replace those nouns to avoid repetitiveness. Instructor: Kim Trefz Schedule: July 9-13, 9am-noon Cost: $160

ImprovE Your Writing

For all boys and girls entering 4th-6th grades What are your writing habits? Learn to analyze your own writing to improve word choice, variation of sentence structure, sentence-combining strategies, and develop your ideas by adding more supports. Instructor: Kim Trefz Schedule: July 9-13, 1pm-4pm

Cost: $160

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Creative Writing WORKSHOP

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grades

Wanted: Bright minds with vivid imaginations! In this camp, we will stretch our creativity to the limits as we craft our own original stories while learning about creative writing elements such as characterization, plot, setting, climax, and many others! Do you like fantasy? Sci-Fi? Action? The skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the limit as we work to create memorable stories. Instructor: John McGreger Schedule: June 18-22, 1pm-4pm Cost: $160

Reading Portfolio Camp

For PDS boys entering 1st grade Come have fun and get required reading finished at the same time! We will also practice some helpful reading and writing strategies to get you off to a good start in first grade. NOTE: Bring reading portfolio with you. InstructorS: Sarah Haygood and Lynell Hecht Schedule: June 18-22, 9am-noon Cost: $160

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Jr. Scientists

For all boys and girls entering JK-SK

Come explore the wonderful world of science. We will do hands-on experiments that will answer all those scientific questions you haveÂ. Why is the sky blue? What causes it to rain? How is cooking like chemistry? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out! Instructor: Samantha Ripper

Schedule: July 9-13, 9am-noon Cost: $160

Tour de Math

For all boys and girls entering 1st-6th grades

Grab your water bottle, imagination, and love for math as we embark on a weeklong journey around the world full of brain teasers, problem solving, creative and critical thinking, art, and games! Instructor: Shelley Umberson Schedule:

Session 1: Rising 1st-3rd, July 16-20, 9am-noon Session 2: Rising 4th-6th, July 16-20, 1pm-4pm

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Painting on Canvas with Acrylics

For all boys and girls entering 2rd-7th grades

Become a master in the art of portrait painting, landscapes and still lifes with a few simple techniques. Each artist will create a self-portrait (or a portrait of a family member), a landscape and a still life in acrylic paint on canvas. Instructor: Darla Linerode-Henson Schedule: June 18-22, 1pm-4pm Cost: $150 MATERIALS FEE: $75 made out to

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Folk Art

For all boys and girls entering 1st-7th grades

Have fun adding to and painting wooden birdhouses, chairs, frames and more! We will use the fun and funky styles of folk artists from all over the world to create hand-painted works of art that you can really use to sit on or hang in your yard or house! Instructor: Darla Linerode-Henson Schedule: June 25-29, 1pm-4pm Cost: $150 MATERIALS FEE: $75 made out to Darla Linerode-Henson

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Sculptures from the Scrap Heap: Recycled & Reseen

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-7th grades

Across the planet people are thinking of new ideas to recycle the things they can no longer use. Put on your creative thinking caps to create sculptures from recycled objects and mix them with traditional art materials! We will make everything from molded paper sculptures to masks cast from your own faces. Instructor: Darla Linerode-Henson Schedule: July 9-13, 9am-noon Cost: $150 MATERIALS FEE: $50 made out to

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POTTERY: Fun with Clay For all boys and girls entering 3rd-7th grades

Come learn how to make pottery using pinch, coil, and slab methods. We will also cast your faces in plaster to make self-portrait pots and masks. You will take home real pottery bowls and boxes and finished plaster masks! Instructor: Darla Linerode-Henson Schedule: July 16-20, 9am-noon Cost: $150 MATERIALS FEE: $50 made out to Darla Linerode-Henson

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Guitar CAMP

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grades

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play some guitar! This class is for those who have always wanted to play guitar. We cover beginning fundamentals such as rhythm, standard music notation in treble clef, some ear training, and good old fashioned jamming! Come see why this instrument is awesome! Instructor: Aaron Brock Schedule: July 23-27, 1pm-4pm Cost: $160

Advanced Laptop

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-5th grades

Get ready to Google! Learn how to create Google Docs, folders to organize your work, drawings using Google tools, forms for creating surveys/polls, and presentations for projects. This is a great way to organize your work as you explore and use all of the 21st century advanced technology for the classroom. Instructor: Kim Trefz Schedule: June 18-22, 9am-noon Cost: $160

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Movie Making Mania

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grades

Come join in the fun as you learn skills for making a multi-media project. Learn to use iPhoto for uploading pictures, Photo Booth for recording your own videos, and Garage Band to make your own music for your iMovie. Plus you will learn many techniques that will enhance your movie by adding transitions, animations, and many other special effects. Instructor: Kim Trefz Schedule:

Session 1: Rising 5th-6th, June 25-29, 9am-noon Session 2: Rising 3rd-4th, June 25-29, 1pm-4pm Cost: $160

video game creation

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grades

Come learn to create your own video computer game! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn about creating subjects, sprites, events and actions. Design a room, make it look the way you want, add objects and play your game. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll teach you to display health, lives, scores and splash tables. At the end of the class you will take home a CD with both your game and the software. This class goes into greater depth and is a different type of game from our regular after-school adventures class. Instructor: Bits, Bytes & Bots Schedule: July 30-Aug 3, 9am-noon Cost: $160

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robotics

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grades

This exciting class teaches you how to program the amazing LEGO Mindstorms NXT robots. You will use your new skills to meet challenges such as using sensors to navigate through terrain or battling an opponent at Robot Sumo. Instructor: Bits, Bytes & Bots Schedule: July 30-Aug 3, 1pm-4pm

Cost: $160

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Fine Motor Can Be FUN! For all boys and girls entering SK-1st grades

This camp will get your hands and fingers flexing with fun activities. Strong fine motor skills are essential to complete tasks such as writing, cutting, using a fork or spoon, threading beads, moving puzzle pieces, zipping, buttoning, and tying shoe laces. We will strengthen our fingers by using technology, games, balls, crafts, and a Wii... yes, a Wii... recent research data suggest the Wii improves manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand strength. Join in the finger fun! Instructors: Shari Caruthers and

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Schedule: June 18-22, 9am-noon Cost: $160

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SUMMER SINGS AND ARTISTIC FUN

For all boys and girls entering JK-SK grades

Come explore your creative side as we sing, dance, and craft to the beat of summer. Each day, we will learn new songs, play movement games, and complete different summer-themed art projects. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the long, hot summer! Instructor: Lisa Ault Schedule: July 30-Aug 3, 9am-noon

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Strategic Gaming

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grades

Tired of computer and video games? Get back to basics! In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technological age we sometimes forget that board games provide fun while encouraging strategy building skills. Join us as we hone our critical thinking and problem solving skills, by challenging one another to rousing games of Risk, Stratego, chess, checkers, Clue, Battleship, and more. Instructor: John McGreger Schedule: June 18-22, 9am-noon Cost: $160

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It’s A Small World For all boys and girls entering JK-SK

PDS Flight 2012 is now boarding for the “Around the World in Five Days” tour. We will visit a different country each day and will learn about the culture, cook some native foods, use Google Earth to “fly” to different destinations, do an art project and learn songs and games. This is one trip you won’t want to miss! Bon Voyage! InstructorS: Sandy Kilgore and

Darilyn Christenbury Schedule: June 25-29, 9am-noon Cost: $160

Cooking & Cultures

For all boys and girls entering 2nd-7th grades

Delicious! Delicioso! Delicieux! Delizioso! Oishii! How do YOU say delicious? Come experience the meaning of delicious by cooking and tasting food from different countries with Ms. Umberson! We will also embrace the culture of each country by listening to music, creating artwork, speaking the language, and much more! Instructor: Shelly Umberson Schedule:

Session 1: Rising 2nd-4th, June 25-29, 9am-noon Session 2: Rising 5th-7th, June 25-29, 1pm-4pm Cost: $160 per session

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Kinder Cooks

For all boys and girls entering JK-SK

Cooking encourages creativity, teaches how things change, helps develop childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine motor control, and builds self-confidence. In this class, we will be cooking using age-appropriate recipes and culinary skills. Roll up your sleeves and join us! InstructorS: Elizabeth Bell and Traci Stewart Schedule: June 25-29, 1pm-4pm

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Beginning Rocketry

For all boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grades

To infinity and beyond! All you budding NASA enthusiasts, join us as we build our own rockets and launch them toward the heavens. No previous experience in rocket science required. Instructor: John McGreger Schedule: July 9-13, 1pm-4pmâ&#x20AC;&#x2039; Cost: $160

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Chess

For all boys and girls entering 1st-6th grades

Chess is a wonderful game that teaches players many things, such as sportsmanship, problem solving, and thinking ahead! These skills have many applications outside of chess and will help you in becoming critical and analytical thinkers. In this classic game of strategy, we spend the week learning, not only the basics of chess, but also advanced techniques and strategies that will be sure to wow your friends and family! Instructor: John McGreger Schedule: July 9-13, 9am-noon Cost: $160

Lego Mania

For all boys and girls entering JK-6th grades

Join us as we challenge our imaginations using LEGO bricks to stimulate the brain, increase spatial awareness and sequencing skills, and strengthen our fine motor skills. Instructor: Emily May Schedule:

Session 1: Rising JK-1st, June 25-29, 9am-noon Session 2: Rising 2nd-6th, June 25-29, 1pm-4pm Cost: $160 per session

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Star Wars

For all boys and girls entering JK-SK

All little Jedis are being called for a week of fun! We will head to a galaxy far, far away and make light sabers and create other Star Wars crafts. We will make “Darth” malt soda and “Yoda” yummies for snack. We will have a Star Wars galaxy scavenger hunt and a water day with a galactic water battle. May the force be with you! Instructors: Shari Caruthers and

Holly Yarbrough Schedule: July 16-20, 1pm-4pm Cost: $160

Summer Splash

For all boys and girls entering JK-2nd grades

Dive into some summertime wet and wild fun with friends. Slip and slide, sprinklers, bubbles, popsicles, and lots of other â&#x20AC;&#x153;coolâ&#x20AC;? activities for boys and girls. Bring a towel and apply sunscreen before coming. Instructor: Darilyn Christenbury Schedule:

Session 1: June 20, 1pm-2:30pm Session 2: June 27, 1pm-2:30pm Session 3: July 11, 1pm-2:30pm Session 4: July 18, 1pm-2:30pm Session 5: July 25, 1pm-2:30pm Cost: $25 per session

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