Special Interest Youth & Teen

Beginning Knitting

ages 6–13

Students learn to knit with step by step instruction—working with two knitting needles and a ball of yarn, to make a scarf, a purse, a hat or a mouse! Using colorful yarns and large size child size needles, students learn to cast on and use the basic knit and purl stitches, bind off as well as many knitting terms Class held in a quiet focus friendly home-like setting session i r$165 N$190

Tue Sept 5–Oct 10 (6×) 3:45–5:15pm session ii r$196 N$221

Tue Oct 24–Dec 12 (7×)* 3:45–5:15pm

Instructor: Jane Backus

Location: Hampton Park Building

Min: 3; Max: 8 *No class on Nov 21

Public Speaking: Confident Speakers & Writers

ages 7–12 r$339 N$369

Being able to communicate effectively and confidently has immeasurable benefits in students’ professional and personal lives Bring out confidence in your children! They learn how to stand tall and speak confidently in front of a group They begin to understand the concepts and importance of maintaining eye contact, good posture, volume and expressions This class helps them give structure to their thoughts improving their writing skills Shy as well as talkative ones alike benefit from this class as we do fun activities including tongue-twister challenges, storytelling, poem recitals and presentations .

Tue Sept 5–Oct 10 (6×) 4:45–6:15pm

Instructor: Gurus Education

Location: Piedmont Middle School Classroom

Min: 7; Max: 15

STEM FUNdamentals with LEGO® Materials

grades 1–5 r$189 N$214

Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas

Fri Sept 8–Oct 13 (6×) 3:30-5:00pm

Fri Oct 27–Dec 15 (6×)* 3:30-5:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

Min: 10; Max: 16 *No class on Nov 10 & Nov 24

Junior Alchemists: Chemistry for Kids!

ages 6–12

Want to master the secrets of the universe? Create a volcanic eruption to rival Pompeii? Pass secret messages to your friends in invisible ink? Learn how to do these and much more! Junior Alchemists is designed to not only pique an interest in scientific inquiry, but to introduce students to a deeper understanding of its development and application We allow them to see the basic principles of science in the world around them The course is focused on a number of experiments; they are lots of fun, visually appealing, and can safely be reproduced at home for friends and family session i r$135 N$155

Tue Sept 5–Oct 10 (6×) 4:30–5:30pm session ii r$161 N$186

Tue Oct 24–Dec 12 (7×)* 4:30–5:30pm

Instructor: Athena Coding

Location: PRD, Attic Min: 8; Max: 30 *No class on Nov 21

The Intuitive Writing Project

grades 6–8

The Intuitive Writing Project is a writing-based empowerment program for girls and gender-expansive youth, ages 8-18 We use writing as a tool for building confidence and supporting social, emotional, and mental health As young people write their stories and assert their voice, they discover who they are and who they want to become We use the Amherst Writing Method, a methodology rooted in the belief that everyone is a writer, all feedback is focused on the strengths of the writer, and our unique writing voice will grow stronger, the more it is expressed and encouraged session i r$280 N$310

Mon Sept 11–Oct 2 (4×)* 3:45–5:15pm session ii r$420 N$450

Mon Oct 30–Dec 11 (6×)* 3:45–5:15pm

Instructor: Intuitive Writing Project Staff

Location: Piedmont Middle School Classroom

Min: 6; Max: 10 *No class on Nov 20

Piedmont Spotlights Youth Theatre

ages 9–12 r$550 N$580

Piedmont Spotlights Youth Theatre is a collaborative platform for young actors, aged nine to twelve years of age, to develop live performance projects in a supportive ensemble Does your kid like playing make-believe? Students learn basic script writing and acting techniques No prior acting experience is required This series will culminate in a special recital for invited guests Material Fee: $10

Mon Sept 11–Dec 11 (11×)* 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Piedmont Spotlights Youth Theatre

Location: Piedmont Community Hall

Min: 4; Max: 12 *No class on Oct 9 & Nov 20