Thinking Outside the Box (K-5th)

A fun way of learning creative thinking and problem solving! Do your children think they have all the answers? “Thinking Outside the Box" is just the right thing for them! This class will give your child the opportunity to learn how to think on their feet and spend time in a wonderfully stimulating and creative environment while learning how to tackle challenging problems. Students participate in brainstorm sessions, learn problem solving and conflict resolution methods and techniques, develop creative and critical thinking, effective communication, team building and leadership skills.

Class focuses on fun and unusual hands-on activities and projects in which children use their imagination to build and create all sorts of contraptions, structures, bridges, vehicles, creatures, etc. out of all kinds of materials such as pasta, marshmallows, straws, toothpicks, cups, elastic bands, paper, clay, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, bubble wrap, yarn, duck tape, card board, etc. Most importantly, children will have fun and apply their creative and critical thinking while learning crucial concepts and skills for the new digital increasingly complex and challenging world.

Discover Magic: Purple Wand Course (2nd-5th)

Magician Joe Romano & The Ultimate Magic Academy present” The Purple Wand Magic Class!” The Purple Wand Class of Magic will teach your kids how to read minds, restore broken items, make money appear, predict the future and more!  8 - Individual, interactive and amazing classes! Over $75.00 worth of materials included with your tuition. 

• Up to 8 hours of Live Instruction

• Original tricks with full color instructions

• Custom cards and coins, sized to fit kid hands

• A bonus secret file folder for each lesson

• Custom magic wands and graduation certificates

• Integrated life skills in every lesson

• An online video vault where the daily secret word unlocks tricks

• Benefit from the experiences and success of other presenters 

• More lessons, tricks, online videos, and bonus content will be added over time

We focus on magic, fun and learning.  The magic makes the fun happen; the fun makes the learning easy.

The Ultimate Magic Academy provides extraordinary fun that makes great kids appear!

REQUIRED SKILLS: your child/ren must be able to tie a knot.

www.UltimateMagicAcademy.com

Chess (K-5th)

Learn chess with Magnus Academy (formerly Silver Knights), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visitchessacademy.com.

Viva Violin (K-5th)

Students will participate in a music group. Students will learn about the instrument as well as how to play in a music group.  

FREE Rental instrument and curriculum included!  Instruments and music are intended for in class AND at home practice.  Rental Instrument must be returned at the last class.

Pokémon Engineering using LEGO® Materials (K-2nd)

Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!!

Pokemon Master using LEGO® Materials (3rd-5th)

LEGO® Master, I choose you!! In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, we need your help! Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title. Learn from our Play-Well Pokémon Masters so you can make it to the top!

STEM Adventures (K-5th)

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the diverse world of STEM with our STEM Adventures program! In each course, students will delve into various aspects of STEM, exploring topics such as robotics, chemistry, coding, and even game design! Our hands-on approach includes interactive experiments such as creating potions and crafting slime, as well as problem-solving activities like developing robotic contraptions! With an immersive and entertaining curriculum, your child will develop essential skills, nurture their curiosity, and uncover the endless possibilities that STEM has to offer. Don't miss out on this exciting adventure!

Cartooning Art (K-5th)

Young Rembrandts™ Cartooning curriculum uses a structured stepwise format to teach students to create their own animated characters in humorous settings. We break down objects and ideas into simple shapes, then use exaggeration, caricature, and personification to playfully construct our own cartoon images. Our Cartooning curriculum develops academically relevant skills, including spatial-motor planning, mental discipline and fine motor skills, while providing a fun, enriching experience for our students. New lessons every week!

Minecraft Modding (3rd-5th)

Software: MCreator

Skill Level: Beg.-Int.

In this class, students will learn how to create their own custom gameplay items and elements using MCreator and Minecraft. Students will learn how to create artwork for various items, and implement them into the game with custom behaviors. Design your own custom blocks, weapons, food, biomes and more! Does your child spend hours at a time playing Minecraft? Have them learn how to improve their gameplay experience, and create your own custom mods to take home today!

Theatre: Dinosaur Drama (K-2nd)

Jurassic times call for Jurassic measures — it’s time to make some dinosaur drama! Join ETC to play all the best dinosaur-themed drama games and collaborate to make new dinosaur tales for that stage. Through games and stories, young paleontologists will gain a better understanding of storytelling and acting using dinosaur creativity.