Arlington Continuing Adult/Community Education Program ...

Arlington Continuing Adult/Community Education Program

Arlington Summer Kids

Classes for Summer Fun

We're back!!! Arlington's Continuing Education Program is once again offering an exciting variety of children's programs this summer! Take a look at all we have to offer!

Courses are developed with suitable ages in mind and specified INCOMING grades are posted for each class. Classes will run from 9am ? noon unless noted otherwise.

All students should wear comfortable clothes and MUST wear SNEAKERS. Bring a water bottle and a snack and a labeled backpack for your belongings.

Register by MAY 16 and receive an Arlington Summer Shirt! Register online: or use the registration form on the back page

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ARTS & CRAFTS

Crayola? Animalia Grades 1 - 5

CRAYOLA IMAGINE ARTS ACADEMY WITH MAD SCIENCE

Creating Comics Grades 2 - 8

Mr. Christopher Shave

Comic creators blend powerful words and images to tell a compelling, interesting and exciting story. Discover how to use this unique genre to communicate themes using humor, action or drama as you brainstorm, develop characters, plot action and use dialogue, images and onomatopoeia to write/illustrate your own comic and bring a story to life. Don't worry about your ability to write or draw as long as you have the desire to be a storyteller. Bring a pencil case with pencils, colored pencils, erasers and a ruler. $98 Course #9311 M ? F 7/15 - 7/19

Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more, and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola? products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to polar bear sculptures! Let your creativity run wild, and bring your handiwork home to build a menagerie of animal-themed masterpieces. Our young artists will receive Crayola? products to take home, and wildlife trading cards that contain fun facts about the featured animal and a biography of a real conservationist working with these animals. $165 Course #39754 M - F 7/29 - 8/2

Register by May 16 and receive a free Arlington Summer Kids T

at your first class. (one per student)

Art Day Camp

Art Day Camp is all about using student interest to guide each day's session. Every day will have new projects and activities. Students will paint with a variety of mediums; sculpt, draw, paper mache, create 3D projects and more. Wear old clothes and bring any size clean styrofoam trays, paper towel tubes, plain pillow case, cardboard egg carton. A $3 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of classes. $98 M - W 7/1 - 7/3 9am ? 1pm

Art Day Camp I Grades K- 2

Mrs. Marjorie Teator Course #9113

Art Day Camp I Grades 3 - 6

Ms. Donna Colvin Course #9114

Art Day Camp II

More projects. More fun. Students will paint with a variety of mediums; collage, printmaking, paper mache and more. Wear old clothes and bring any size clean styrofoam trays, paper towel tubes, old plain pillow case, cardboard egg carton. A $3 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of classes. $112 M - F 7/29 - 8/2 Mrs. Marjorie Teator - Grades K- 2

Course #9513 Ms. Donna Colvin Grades 3 - 6

Course #9114

W. O . W. Art! (Wonderful, Original, Works of Art)

Grades 1 - 3 Mrs. Rebecca Smith-Paul

Do you love to draw, paint, collage or make prints? Students will learn about famous artists, their works and medium, and be encouraged to assume the role of artists, exploring their own interests and passions through subject matter and art media. All materials are included in course fee. Bring a smock and baby wipes. $112 Course #9416 M - F 7/22 - 7/26

Exploration with ART for the Younger Students Grades K- 2

Mrs. Marjorie Teator We will look at cultural art and artists who changed the way we look at art. Some of the things you will do are: design an African Tribal mask based on a spirit animal, create your own Graffiti mural and make a cave drawing (including a herd of wooly mammoths or saber toothed tigers. Wear old clothes and bring an Adult size . A $3 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of classes. $112 Course #9413 M - F 7/22 - 7/26

Christmas and Hanukkah in July Grades K ? 6

Ms. Donna Colvin Christmas and Hanukkah! Everyone loves that time of year! Why wait until it is cold outside? Why not start the holiday season early! You will WOW all your

friends and family with your own special handmade ornaments, cards, gifts, decorations and wrapping paper. We will sing. We will dance. We will NOT dress up in bulky clothing! Bring a photo or drawing of what inspires you from your celebration to share. Bring an Adult Tshirt, any size clean styrofoam trays, paper towel tubes, empty cereal boxes. A $3 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of classes. $112 Course #9214 M - F 7/8 - 7/12

Holidays Around the World

Mrs. Marjorie Teator Grades 1 - 3 Celebrate! Explore and discover celebrations from cultures across the globe! You will find similarities and differences but

always fun. Did you know Easter, Passover, and Shem all us eggs in their spring festivities? In Japan there is a Children's Day. Chinese New Year and Carnevale are full of fun and surprises. Students will create a dragon headdress, maracas, a mask, a necklace and more. Wear old clothes and bring an Adult size . A $3 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of classes. $112 Course #9313 M - F 7/15 - 7/19

All Arlington Elementary School students who take any of the Arlington Summer Kids classes will receive a stamp in

their Arlington Passport books.

Sci-Art Grades 2 - 6

Mrs. Marjorie Teator

If your favorite question is "What if?" then this class is for you. Many artists are scientists. They love to observe life, experimenting with materials and ideas. Be like Leonardo DaVinci creating famous artwork like the Mona Lisa and drawings showing inventions for flight. Students will create a variety of projects using many different medium. Bring an adult Tshirt, any size clean styrofoam trays, paper towel tubes, empty cereal boxes. A $3 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of classes. $112 Course #9213 M - F 7/8 - 7/12

Exploration with ART for Students Grades 3 - 6

Ms. Donna Colvin

Art Lovers! Learn to look at art in different ways! You will look at examples of Polynesian Tikis and make your own tiki mask sculpture only to turn around to be inspired by Georgia O'Keefe large flower paintings and create your own. Each day we will look at cultural art and artists and design your own version. Wear old clothes and bring an Adult size T and a $3 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of classes. $112 Course #9414 M - F 7/22 - 7/26

Optical Illusions Grades 3 - 6

Ms. Donna Colvin

Art is all about illusion. Simple lines and shapes are used to create spectacular designs and images creating optical illusions. These tricks or illusions are based on scientific facts in how the eyes and the brain relate to each other. You'll be able to fool your friends and family using these artistic capers. Wear old clothes and bring an Adult size T and a $2 materials fee is due to instructor on the first day of classes ... and.. your love of art! $112 Course #9316 M - F 7/15 - 7/19

IMPORTANT!!!!!! All students should wear comfortable clothes and MUST wear SNEAKERS. Bring a water bottle and a snack and a labeled backpack for your belongings.

Cooking

Have fun in the kitchen making a variety of treats. Students are to bring an apron, mixing bowl, rolling pin, whisk, measuring cups, measuring spoons, oven mitt, and a container to each class to bring your culinary goods home. A variety of recipes, including healthy alternatives, will be taught. A $15 ingredients fee is due to the instructor on the first day of classes for each course attending.

Cookie Explosion Grades 3 - 6

In this fun, hands on class, we will explore simple techniques for transforming cookies and icing into edible art! Kids will learn how to follow recipes, roll out dough, and make royal icing to create professional style designs good enough to eat! $78 Course #9231 M - Th 7/8 - 7/11

Cupcake Wars

Grades 3-6

Put your creativity to the test! Combine creative cupcake flavors and frostings with gorgeous decorating for some out-of-this-world treats. Learn how to mix and pour ingredients using the correct baking utensils, while decorating like a pro! $78 Course #9331 M - Th 7/15 - 7/18

Piece of Cake

Grades 3-6

Let there be cake! From cake pops to unicorn cakes we will

learn to make, bake, assemble, and frost our cakes.

Measuring ingredients in the correct quantity, as well as

healthier substitutions will be taught. $78 Course #9431 M - Th 7/22 - 7/25

Tasty Treats

Grades 3-6

Dive into summer by making delectable treats such as edible sand castles or sauces that make you just want to take a "dip." We will chop, squeeze, spread, and whisk our way through class while learning tips and tricks for the perfect summer treats. $78 Course #9531 M - Th 7/29 - 8/1

PERFORMING ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS

Kids Musical Theatre Grades 1 - 8

Ms. Brigette Cossu Join our performing arts program in this two week production. Training will include acting, delivering lines, singing, dancing and staging. Students will all have parts in the performance of a musical

production (play to be determined ? based on the number of students registered) at the end of the session. Bring a notebook, pen, extra water, and backpack. $180 Course #9741 M - F 7/15 - 7/26

Just Keep Singing! Grades 3 - 8

Ms. Cassie Leonard Keep those choral voices in shape during the summer! Learn some new songs, vocal techniques, music reading skills, and meet new people. Perform for friends and family at the end of the week! $98 Course #9244 M - F 7/8 - 7/12

GUITAR

Guitar for Beginners Grades 4 - 8

Mr. Ryan Jarvis Learn the basics of rhythm and classical guitar including reading song sheets, playing "by ear," tuning, basic chords, chord progressions and basic finger-style. You may register for as many sessions as you wish. Bring an acoustic guitar, folder, pen and guitar picks. Choose: $50 M - Th 7/8 - 7/11

Course #9241 9am - 9:50am Course #9242 10am - 10:50am Course #9243 11am - 11:50am $50 M - Th 7/15 7/18 Course #9341 9am - 9:50am Course #9342 10am - 10:50am Course #9343 11am - 11:50am $50 M - Th 7/22 - 7/25 Course #9441 9am - 9:50am Course #9442 10am - 10:50am Course #9443 11am - 11:50am $50 M ? Th 7/29 - 8/1 Course #9541 9am - 9:50am Course #9542 10am - 10:50am Course #9543 11am - 11:50am

Classes scheduled during the week of 7/1 ? 7/3,

will run from 9am ? 1pm.

All other classes will run from 9am - noon

(unless otherwise noted)

FOR THE INQUISITIVE MIND

Fun in the Sun Grades 3 - 5

Mrs. Judy McGuire

Do you like to make crafts? Play games? Meet new friends? Have fun? Then THIS is for you! Every day we will have a new theme full of activities and stories. Bring a backpack and sunscreen, water bottle and a healthy snack.

Choose:

$78 Course #9272 M - Th 7/8 - 7/11 $78 Course #9372 M - Th 7/15 - 7/18

LANGUAGES

American Sign Language Grade K -3

Ms. Alison Coyle

This intro class will introduce students to basic ASL. Students will learn the alphabet, common signs and phrases. Children will make a signing dictionary. Bring a notebook, markers and pencils. $98 Course #9121 M - Th 7/8 - 7/11

Conversational Languages Grades 2 - 5

Come join us for an unforgettable introduction to languages. In addition to learning conversational language, they will explore culture including food, art, holidays & more through games, song and play. Bring backpack, notebook and pencils. Students are to give instructor $5 for ingredient fees on the first day of class.

Conversational Italian for Children

Ester Fallon $140 Course #9772 M ? W 7/1 - 7/3 M - F 7/8 - 7/11

9am-1pm & 9am-Noon

Conversational French for Children

Ms. Mary Tetreault $140 Course #9773 M - Th 7/8 - 7/19

If YOU can dream it, YOU can do it!

S L A M !!! Grades 6 - 9

Ms. Ilana Turk

RAP! RHYME! RECITE! Do you like listening to rap music and want to create your own? Want to invent your own vibrant poetry, that's more alive than Edgar Allan Poe's? Enjoy writing, but never get the chance to write what you want? If you answered yes to any of these questions, grab a friend and sign up for SLAM! You'll even get the opportunity to perform (if you want)! $98 Course #9574 M - F 7/29 - 8/2

GRAPHIC NOVEL DESIGN Grades 4 - 6

Mrs. Linda Delaguerra and Mrs. Catherine Sutton

Can't get enough of graphic novels? Learn to create

your very own! We will combine the elements of

imaginative fantasy writing, storyboarding and comic

illustration to design a short graphic novel. No technical

drawing skills are necessary. The instructors will meet

students at their skill level, assisting each student to

improve their writing and artistic skills and help them to

define their own creative style. Students should bring a

lined notebook, pocket folder, writing and drawing

tools. $150 M - F Choose:

Course #9274 Course #9474

7/8 - 7/12 7/22 - 7/26

Science of Supers

Grades 3 - 8

Mr. Christopher Shave

There's a little superhero in all of us. Science fiction

superheroes are everywhere often defying basic scientific

laws in order to save the day. We will explore the real

science of the four most universal powers: flight, strength,

enhanced senses, and mind control/telekinesis and will

consider how these powers work within the fictional world

and then discover the real science behind each power,

how it works as well as advancements that allow humans

to augment their own natural abilities. Along the way we

will do some experiments and discuss the potential

positives and negatives to a person gaining such powers.

And, yes, we will absolutely debate the question of

whether a hero needs a cape! Capes, or no capes! Bring

pencils, colored pencils/pens, erasers, ruler and a

notebook. $98 Course #9472 M - F 7/22 - 7/26

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