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Early Education NEWBORN to AGE 4

Tummy Time

Tummy Time is led by developmental specialists bringing parents and their newborns to 6 month olds together in a supportive and nurturing space. Parents will be guided through experiential activities to enhance their child’s motor skills development. Strong motor skills lay the foundation for all other aspects of development including improved emotional regulation and preparation for all aspects of learning. Throughout the 4-week session, the instructor will offer individualized, guided movement and parent coaching to help our littlest members of the community get off to the best possible start! Instructor: Lynne Golden & Leslie Tang Age Newborn-6 months M: $140 / NM: $168

EARLY FALL SESSION

16189 F 9:15-10 am 8/5-8/26

Tiny Bits

Moms and tots, come play and learn as we see how much fun it is to be a toddler! We will have lots of exploring time plus an art project and ending the day with a story. NOTE: An adult must accompany each child. No siblings are allowed. Please register your child; the accompanying adult is included. Instructor: Elyse Ferdinand Age 1-2

EARLY FALL SESSION

M: $168 / NM: $210 16383 W 9:15-10 am 9/7-10/26 M: $192 / NM: $232 16384 Th 9:15-10 am 9/8-10/27

LATE FALL SESSION

M: $168 / NM: $210 16385 W 9:15-10 am 11/9-12/21 M: $144 / NM: $180 16386 Th 9:15-10 am 11/10-12/22

Little Bits

Little Bits is a class designed for ages 2-3 to have fun and make new friends while engaging in art, music, free play and story time. Each week will be centered around a new theme. Children will be taught social skills such as sharing, caring and cooperation. Unfortunately, staff cannot change diapers. You may register for as many days as you like. NOTE: This is a drop off class. Instructor: Elyse Ferdinand Age 2-3

EARLY FALL SESSION

M: $192 / NM: $232 16380 Tu 9:30-10:30 am 9/6-10/25 M: $144 / NM: $180 16379 M 9:30-10:30 am 9/12-10/24

LATE FALL SESSION

M: $168 / NM: $210 16382 Tu 9:30-10:30 am 11/8-12/20 M: $144 / NM: $180 16381 M 9:30-10:30 am 11/14-12/19

NO CLASS: 9/26

ABC’s & 123’s

Each class is centered on a different number and letter which are reinforced through puppets, songs, games and stories. Instructor: Elyse Ferdinand Age 21/2-4 M: $192 / NM: $240

EARLY FALL SESSION

16387 F 9:30-10:30 am 9/9-10/28 M: $120 / NM: $150

LATE FALL SESSION

16388 F 9:30-10:30 am 11/11-12/16

Youth

Classes AGE 4 to GRADE 8

SPECIAL EVENT! Mother & Daughter Tea

A tradition at the Community House! Enjoy a special afternoon with your daughter as you sip three different teas and learn about tea history and traditions from Great Britain, South Africa and Australia. Play games as you learn a little about tea etiquette. You’ll enjoy delicious treats and tea served in lovely china tea cups. NOTE: Fee is per person. Instructor: Con dence With Etiquette 3 & Up with Parent/Adult M: $39 / NM: $48

LATE FALL SESSION

16375 Su 2:30-4 pm 11/13 16376 Su 2:30-4 pm 12/18

JUST FOR FUN

Extraordinary Kids Adventures

This class explores life and the animal world around us in a special way, emphasizing “the why” and how curiosity and kindness of people make our world a better place through art, science and S.T.E.M. Topics will include: How Creatures Protect Themselves; Construction: Time to Build It; Chickens Aren’t the Only Ones. Instructor: Extraordinary Kids Adventures Age 4-6 M: $286 / NM: $358

EARLY FALL SESSION

16354 Tu 4-5:30 pm 9/13-12/20

NO CLASS: 9/27, 10/4, 11/8

Chess Club

Each week students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play with classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game — from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics, and end game combinations. Children will learn problem-solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills, and more! The chess program is open to all playing levels. Instructor: Chess Ed Age K-5 M: $312 / NM: $390

EARLY FALL SESSION

16439 Tu 4:45-5:45 pm 9/20-12/13

S.T.E.M. LEARNING

Engineer Self-Driving Cars

Let’s hit the road! As the head of their new car company, your child will learn about gear ratios, sensors, energy, and things under the hood. Students build their own smart cars, modern day autonomous vehicles, and rubber band racers. They will also experiment with various gears, axles and motors to bring their smart cars to life. Instructor: RoboThink, Inc. Age 7-12 M: $180 / NM: $216

LATE FALL SESSION

16371 F 4-5:30 pm 9/9-10/14

Amusement Park Tycoon

In this class, students will create their own amusement park! Children will name the park, set the price of admission, design the roller coasters, and design the layout of the park all while learn about gear ratios, potential/kinetic energy and centrifugal force. Students will build with the Robo Think robotics kit. Instructor: RoboThink, Inc. Age 7-12 M: $150 / NM: $188

LATE FALL SESSION

16372 F 4-5:30 pm 11/11-12/16

NO CLASS: 11/25

ETIQUETTE 101

Dining with the Stars

Dining is a skill — come and learn how to become a star at the table! Children practice setting the table for a three-course meal and learn how to use the appropriate silverware when eating bread and butter, the main course, and a dessert. We focus on posture, poise, greetings, introductions, voice level, and when to leave a party or group with appreciation and farewells. And, of course, we will discuss following-up with a thank you note! Appropriate cell phone use is discussed. NOTE: No food is used during this program. Business casual dress is required. No jeans or tennis shoes. Instructor: Con dence With Etiquette Grade K-2 M: $99 / NM: $124

LATE FALL SESSION

16373 Su 9-10 am 10/9-10/23

White Gloves & Black Tie Etiquette

In this class students learn how to set the table for a three-course meal and how to use the appropriate cutlery. Focus is on how to dress for and behave appropriately at different occasions, both formal and informal. We focus on posture, poise, greetings, introductions, voice level, and when to leave a party or group with appreciation and farewells. And, of course, we will discuss following-up with a thank you note! We discuss and do skits as we learn the appropriate use of the Internet, emails, screen usage, cell phone use, and behavior in public areas. NOTE: No food is used during this program. Business casual dress is required. No jeans or tennis shoes. Instructor: Con dence With Etiquette Grade 3-8 M: $125 / NM: $156

LATE FALL SESSION

16374 Su 10:30 am-Noon 10/9-10/23

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Creative Time AGE 4 to 13

ARTS & CRAFTS

Kreative Krafts

This class combines all your favorite arts and crafts projects and mixed media! Students will make tie-dye shirts (to be used as art smocks for the program), paint a canvas (with acrylic paints), create recycled art, paint pottery, and more! Lessons will include concepts and techniques for all projects. Finished work will be taken home. Projects are done individually; there are no shared supplies. Instructor: Sunshine Arts & Crafts Grade 1-5 M: $224 / NM: $280

EARLY FALL SESSION

16369 Tu 4-4:50 pm 8/30-10/11 M: $256 / NM: $320

LATE FALL SESSION

16370 Tu 4-4:50 pm 10/18-12/20

NO CLASS: 11/1, 11/22 Great Artists & Me

Join us as we take an educational adventure emphasizing fun and creativity as students make art using different techniques and materials. We will explore famous artists' perspectives—such as Leonardo da Vinci, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Claude Monet. And we’ll nd out what made their works masterpieces! Instructor: Extraordinary Kids Adventures Age 4-6 M: $312 / NM: $390

EARLY FALL SESSION

16355 W 4-5:30 pm 9/14-12/21

NO CLASS: 10/5, 11/2, 11/9

COOKING

Creative Cooking & Baking Workshop

We will cook our own lunch comprising three dishes and a drink from Asia and Africa! At the table we will learn how to eat the food we made using proper etiquette. Games and activities will keep students moving and on their toes! NOTE: Please let us know if your child has any food restrictions or allergies at the time of registration. Instructor: Con dence With Etiquette Age K-5 M: $75 / NM: $95

EARLY FALL SESSION

16377 W 10 am-1 pm 10/5 16378 F 10 am-1 pm 10/14

SEWING

Fashion Sewing Techniques 1

New projects each Session! We combine the basic techniques of hand sewing and machine sewing in this 10 week class. You’ll learn basic hand stitch techniques and how to use the sewing machine. By the end of the class, you will have completed at least two different projects — one by hand and one by machine. Sewing supplies include fabric, thread, needles, and pins. NOTE: Students may choose to purchase additional specialty items. Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 8-13 M: $314 / NM: $392

EARLY FALL SESSION

16316 Tu 4:15-5:15 pm 9/6-11/22

NO CLASS: 11/1 Fashion Sewing Techniques 2

New projects each Session! This class is a continuation of Fashion Sewing Techniques 1. Students will continue learning about the sewing machine and pattern production will be introduced. By the end of this class, students will have completed at least one apparel project on the sewing machine (such as a shirt, pants, or vest). This class is perfect for students looking to advance their sewing skills. Sewing supplies include fabric, thread, needles, and pins. NOTE: Students may choose to purchase additional specialty items. Prerequisite: Must have completed Fashion Sewing Techniques 1 or know how to use a sewing machine. Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 9-13 M: $314 / NM: $392

EARLY FALL SESSION

16317 Tu 5:30-6:30 pm 9/6-11/22

Fashion Sewing Techniques 1

Holiday Edition! Get ready for the holidays with this fun and festive three week class! Sewers will enjoy making handmade gifts for their friends and family. Both beginner and experienced sewing students are welcome. All materials and supplies are provided. Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 8-13 M: $86 / NM: $107

LATE FALL SESSION

16322 Tu 4:15-5:15 pm 11/29-12/13

NO CLASS: 11/1

Fashion Sewing Techniques 2

Holiday Edition! Get ready for the holidays with this fun and festive three week class! Sewers will enjoy making handmade gifts for their friends and family. Skill Level: Students must be familiar with the sewing machine. All materials and supplies are provided. Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 8-13 M: $86 / NM: $107

LATE FALL SESSION

16325 Tu 5:30-6:30 pm 11/29-12/13

Just for Grown-Ups!

Adult Sewing

This is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of sewing and advance your skills! We will spend the rst week of class learning about the sewing machine. The rest of the time will be spent working on projects. Fabric, sewing supplies and sewing machine are provided. NOTE: Students may choose to purchase additional specialty items. Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 18 & Up M / NM: $216

EARLY FALL SESSION

16327 Tu 10 am-Noon 9/13-10/18 M / NM: $144

LATE FALL SESSION

16335 Tu 10 am-Noon 11/8-11/29

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