Virtual Youth Programs

PARKER-ANDERSON ENRICHMENT

Parker-Anderson has been the leader in after-school enrichment since 1986. Their staff of instructors is highly trained, and brings intellectually stimulating enrichment to students in a fun and exciting way. Note: Instructor will send introduction email and Zoom information.

For all programs below:

Ages: 6 - 11 Min/Max: 1/20 Fee: $75 per session

Virtual Kids Cooking Academy

Participants will tantalize their taste buds and have fun with food. Different recipes will be featured each week from appetizers to entrees, snacks, desserts and more. Learn about nutrition, dining etiquette and cooperation skills in this scrumptious class.

Virtual Hogwarts Academy

Perfect your Wizardry skills in this interactive, creative, spell-binding class. Find out which house you belong to and learn how to make potions, use your wand, identify creatures and more. Witches and wizards will graduate the academy with the supplies and skills to use their magic for good.

Day: Tuesdays Dates: Session 1: March 16 - April 20, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Session 2: April 27 - June 1, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Day: Wednesdays Dates: Session 1: March 17 - April 21, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Session 2: April 28 - June 2, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Virtual Anime Cartooning & Comic Creation

Cartooning is a great way to learn how to sketch and draw. You will learn to create your own characters as well as popular characters from Disney, Anime and more! Learn about storylines, design, coloring and lettering as you create your very own comic book.

Day: Thursdays Dates: Session 1: March 18 - April 22, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Session 2: April 29 - June 3, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Virtual Critter Squad: Online Safari

Let your child go “Zoo Wild” with this experience unlike any other. Participants will explore animals and reptiles of all shapes, sizes and colors as we bring our online safari to your home.

Day: Thursdays Dates: Session 1: March 18 - April 22, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Session 2: April 29 - June 3, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Virtual Wolf Café

What’s on the menu at the wolf café? Join Wolf Haven International and Study how the roles of predator/prey species are determined by their adaptations and survival strategy while examining skulls, antlers and horns. The instructor will send you the meeting link and preparation instructions.

Date: Tuesday, May 4 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ages: 9 - 14 Min/Max: 5/40 Fee: $10

VIRTUAL YOUTH PROGRAMS

VIRTUAL KIDZ LOVE SOCCER

Participants join class using Zoom and connect through any web browser. No equipment is provided or required to participate; common household items can be used. However, optional starter kits are available for purchase. To ensure the security of the class, each week families receive a secure code to log into the class. Day: Saturdays Dates: March 6 - 27 Min/Max: 1/10 Fee: $46 per session

Kidz Love Soccer (Virtual) Class Descriptions:

Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer

The fun happens together, so don’t just watch from the sidelines! Here is your chance to join in your toddler’s introduction to the world’s most popular sport. You’ll participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and help your child to develop motor and socialization skills. Each week the coach introduces and demonstrates several soccer-themed games over Zoom. Adult participation required.

Tot-Soccer

Learn core skills and develop a soccer foundation, while playing at home with an adult and being coached over Zoom. The time-tested, age-specific curriculum builds confidence and promotes physical development in a supportive and fun environment. Tot-Soccer focuses on helping kids develop their large motor skills through demos and fun games like Rainbow Quest! Adult participation required.

Pre-Soccer

Learn core skills and develop a soccer foundation, while playing at home with an adult and being coached over Zoom. Pre-Soccer helps youngsters develop a lifelong love of soccer while learning concepts of playing on a team. Curriculum includes energetic, all-inclusive games that teach the basics about playing with a group. In addition to building their soccer skills, Pre-Soccer kids begin learning the fundamentals of good sportsmanship through sharing and being aware of other players. Adult participation required.

Soccer 1

Players will learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals! Fun skill games played at every session, working with coaches via Zoom. Concepts of small-sided soccer matches introduced gradually. Perfect for first-time players while fun and engaging for kids with some experience. Parents are invited to play along or to watch and cheer from the sidelines.

Soccer 2

Players build skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting in a team format, as well as an introduction to goal-tending. Kids learn concepts necessary to play together as a team. From defense and midfield to forward and goalie, kids receive an introduction to every position. Appropriate for players of varying skill levels. Ages: 2 - 3½ Time: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Ages: 3½ - 4 Time: 9:40 - 10:10 a.m.

Ages: 4 - 5 Time: 10:20 - 10:50 a.m.

Ages: 5 - 6 Time: 11:00 -11:30 a.m.

Ages: 7 - 10 Time: 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

VIRTUAL YOUTH PROGRAMS

BRICKS 4 KIDZ VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Virtual Movie Making

Have you ever wondered how your favorite animated movies like The LEGO© Movie and LEGO© Star Wars were made? Well, it’s time to find out! Join us on an adventure of a lifetime from the comfort of your home, as you learn to build an epic Space Movie using Scratch. Developed by MIT and used in LEGO® brand new Robotics kit Spike Prime, Scratch is the must-know coding language of the decade! Once you've mastered the basics of Scratch, you’ll be able to add, modify or create your very own movie! All you need is a computer or tablet with an internet connection. No tools, no parts. It’s time to go from Beginner to Jedi Movie Master! Coding Level: Beginner-friendly but previous experience is also welcome. Requires Zoom (free) and a browser. Dates: Mondays, April 19 - May 24 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Ages: 8 - 12 Min/Max: 1/12 Fee: $80 per session

Virtual Brick Build-Along

What are you creating with that big box of miscellaneous LEGO Bricks? Wish you could build with friends and be challenged to do something unique? Join us LIVE online weekly to learn and build the challenge of the day! We will create, build and share fun projects using Bricks you have at home. Classes will include group learning time, instructor-led building of the project of the day and sharing what you’ve built with other students. Requires Zoom (free), and whatever LEGO Bricks you have at home. Dates: Tuesdays, April 20 - May 25 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Ages: 6 - 10 Min/Max: 1/12 Fee: $80 per session

Virtual Technic Studio

This INTERACTIVE online class uses a virtual desktop application that allows users to build our unique Bricks 4 Kidz models using virtual LEGO parts. Students will learn important concepts of STEAM education by examining the construction of the day's model and discussing a related lesson. Then, students will virtually build it using our “digital” project kit and following along with the instructor. Students will have freedom to make changes in their build. This virtual class will also give students a better understanding of studio design software such as Auto Cad and even 3D printing. Requires Windows or OS-X, Zoom (free), and Bricklink Studio 2.0 (free) installed.

Virtual A.I.

Want to learn about Artificial Intelligence? In this 6-week class, students will be introduced to the hottest AI topics, including machine learning, path planning, and more. Students will learn to code in Calypso, an AI programming software, and teach Cozmo the virtual robot to do things like navigate a maze and recognize speech commands. Requires Zoom (free) and a browser. Dates: Wednesdays, April 21 - May 26 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Ages: 8 - 12 Min/Max: 1/12 Fee: $80 per session

Dates: Thursdays, April 22 – May 27 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Ages: 8 - 14 Min/Max: 1/12 Fee: $80 per session