2 wk $25
Uncover the world of magic! This class will explore basic magic
tricks that are sure to WOW family and friends. Magic is
a great way to build confidence, improve public speaking
skills and have fun! (Sears)
Code:ADV01 Stilwell Auditorium Tue
9/19-9/26 6:30-8:00
pm
5 wk
$33
Students will learn about various artists
and create a project in the style of each artist studied.
No class 11/20. (Petersen)
Code:ADV02 Crestview Art Room Mon 10/30-11/27 3:15-4:15 pm
4 wk
$33
Students will experiment with self-drying as
well as traditional clay. We will discuss various cultures
and their use of clay to create usable objects and vessels.
Coil, pinch and slab methods will be used.
Each piece will be either glazed or painted.
No class 10/9. (Petersen)
Code:ADV03 Crestview Art Room Mon 9/18-10/23 3:15-4:30
pm
4 wk $33
Students
will learn about mixing colors and use a variety of paint
types and techniques including watercolor, acrylic, and
a fresco technique using tempera. We will even complete
one painting on a canvas. (Petersen)
Code:ADV04 Crestview Art Room Thu 10/5-10/26 3:15-4:15 pm
2 wk
$20
Create
a small glass and a bead ornament while working with glass
cutters, copper foil, and a soldering iron in this beginners
class. (Crose)
Code:ADV05 Crossroads Art Room Mon 12/7-12/14 4:00-5:30 pm
3 wk $28
Create
a whimsical figurine to hang on the wall by experimenting
with wood burning, acrylic painting and bead embellishments. (Crose)
Code:ADV06 Crossroads Art Room Thu 9/14-9/28 4:00-5:30 pm
BASIC AID TRAINING (BAT), Grades 4-6 1 wk
$18
When
a child is injured, a friend or sibling is often the first
person at the scene. BAT teaches basic skills necessary
to identify and prevent potentially harmful situations,
emphasizing the importance of prevention in reducing injuries.
Class includes information on how to act in an emergency,
rescue breathing, choking, fires, wounds, bleeding and injury
prevention. Please bring a sack lunch to Saturday classes.
Co-sponsored by American Red Cross.
Code:ADV07 Crestview Music Room Sat
9/30 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Code:ADV08 Westridge Cafeteria
Sat 11/11 9:00 am-2:00 pm
BASIC KEYBOARDING, Grades 3-6 5 wk $27
Come
learn and practice useful keyboarding skills that will help
you type better, faster and more accurately. This course
includes introduction to keys, typing from oral prompts
and personal writing, games/competitions and practice time.
(Johnson)
Code:ADV09 Crestview Comp. Lab Thu
9/21-10/19
3:15-4:15
pm
NEW CAPOEIRA – AN AFRO-BRAZILIAN MARTIAL ART, Grades 4-6 4 wk $25
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates the power
of martial arts with the grace and energy of dance. Students will learn the basic movements of Capoeira
and music, including instruments and singing. They will also develop skills such as coordination,
balance, and rhythm - all in a playful atmosphere with games
and challenges. No class 10/9. (Valadao)
Code:ADV10
Westridge Com. Room Tues 9/18-10/16 5:00-6:00
pm
COMPUTER CLUB, Grades K-2 5 wk $24
In
this class we will have fun drawing, writing and recording
on the computer, as well as discovering exciting sites on
the Internet. Increase your technology skills in this fun
afterschool class.
Code:ADV11 Clive (Rohr) Mon 10/30-12/4 4:00-5:00
pm
(no class 11/20)
Code:ADV12 Crestview (McNamara) Tue
9/19-10/17 3:15-4:15
pm
Code:ADV13 Crossroads Park (Brase) Mon 9/11-10/16
4:00-5:00 pm
(no class 10/9)
Code:ADV14 Fairmeadows (Boik)
Mon 9/12-10/10 4:00-5:00
pm
Code:ADV15 Hillside (Dietzenbach) Thu
9/21-10/19 4:00-5:00
pm
Code:ADV16 Jordan Creek (Freeman) Tue 9/12-10/10 4:00-5:00 pm
Code:ADV17 Western Hills (Henderson) Tue 9/19-10/17
4:00-5:00
pm
Grades 3-6
5 wk $24
Join
Computer Club and spend time exploring a multitude of programs
involving math, social studies, writing and reading. Activity
is self-directed and students have time to practice skills
and play games.
Code:ADV18 Clive (Rohr) Mon 9/18-10/23 4:00-5:00
pm
(no class 10/9)
Code:ADV19 Crestview (Johnson) Thu
11/2-12/14
3:15-4:15
pm
(no class 11/16, 11/23)
Code:ADV20 Crossroads Park (Brase) Mon 10/23-11/27 4:00-5:00
pm
(no class 11/20)
Code:ADV21 Hillside (Dietzenbach) Mon
10/23-11/20 4:00-5:00
pm
Code:ADV22 Jordan Creek (Freeman) Mon 9/18-10/23 4:00-5:00 pm
(no class 10/9)
Code:ADV23 Western Hills (Henderson) Tue 10/24-11/21 4:00-5:00
pm
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NEW
CREATIVE CRAFTS – BEAN BAG SNOWMEN, Grades
1-4 1 wk $12
Join
us for a make and take session! You’ll create your own bean bag snowman for
a winter decoration or a gift.
Supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Course fee includes cost of supplies.
(Bryant)
Code:ADV24 Fairmeadows Art Room Mon 11/13
4:00-5:15
pm
CREATIVE CRAFTS – TIE PILLOWS, Grades 4-6 1
wk $12
Join
us for a make and take session! You’ll create your own decorative pillow using
fleece and a no-sew tying technique.
Students need to provide their own supplies including:
½ yard of fleece fabric, 12” pillow form, and their own
fabric scissors. (Bryant)
Code:ADV25 Western Hills 222 Mon 10/23 4:00-5:15
pm
DRAMA CLUB, Grades 3-6
4 wk $33
This
fun and creative drama class focuses on group improvisation
and creativity skills. Join this group to improve your acting
skills, make new friends and have a great time. (Sears)
Code:ADV26 Indian Hills Auditorium Mon 11/20-12/11 6:30-7:30
pm
NEW
FUR, FEATHERS & FINS
1 wk $5/person
If you’re thinking about purchasing a pet or want to learn more
about the one you have, this is a good class for you. Students
will be introduced to concepts related to animal characteristics,
habitats and care. Students will discover that animals are
a lot like people. They both need a healthy diet, a comfortable
home, social interaction, exercise and play. Respect and
responsibility lessons are reinforced throughout the tour.
Students will also learn about environmental issues, animal
survival and respect for animals. Parent or guardian must
accompany the child. Class taught at Petco, 6805 Mills Civic Pkwy # 140, WDM.
Code:ADV27 Petco Thu 11/30
6:30-7:30
pm
HAND-PAINTED FALL POTTERY, Grades K-6
1 wk
$20
Come
to this fun class and create a hand-painted fall decoration.
Students will have a choice of items to design and paint
with washable glazes. The finished projects will be taken
to Whatt’a Dish, 509 Elm St. in Valley Junction, to be fired
and can be picked up after October 30.
Co-Sponsored by Whatta’ Dish.
Code:ADV28 Western Hills Art Room Thu 10/26
4:00-5:00
pm
HIP HOP DANCE, Grades 3-4 & 5-6 2
wk $30
Hip hop is a dance form that originated in the Bronx and consists of funky, upbeat movements like isolations, body/arm
rolls and fast foot work. Learn great moves in a positive
and fun way. (Packheiser)
Code:ADV29 Rex Mathes MPR Tue 3-4: 9/19-10/10 5:00-6:00
pm
5-6: 10/24-11/14
I’M TAKING CARE, Grades 5-6 2 wk $20
Learn skills needed to be a good baby-sitter. We’ll cover child
play, emergencies, feeding, diapering and more. Students
receive booklet and certificate at completion. Co-sponsored
by Camp Fire. (Gass)
Code:ADV30 Westridge Comm Rm Sat 10/7-10/14 9:00 am-Noon
Code:ADV31 Crestview Cafeteria Sat
11/4-11/11 9:00 am-Noon
NEW
MAD SCIENCE – COOL CHEMISTRY, Grades
1-6
1 wk
$65
Mad
Science of Central Iowa is coming with their super fun chemistry
kits to spend this No-School day with your students! Participants will engage hands-on enriching
topics such as Acids & Bases, Atoms, Molecules, Polymers,
Carbon Dioxide-The Greenhouse Gas and the Chemistry of Taste.
Sessions will be offered in age appropriate groups. Cost includes all supplies and multiple make-&-take
experiments. Please
bring a sack lunch that does not require refrigeration. Space is limited for quality purposes! (Birkel)
Grades
1-2, Code: ADV32A Grades 3-4, Code: ADV32B Grades 5-6, Code: ADV32C
Western Hills Comm Rm Mon 10/9 9:00 am-4:00 pm
MATH CLUB, Grades 4-6
5 wk $22
Learn to take the stress out of math problem solving. Using
the techniques that we are learning, you will discover many
new problem-solving strategies individually and in small
groups. (Holland)
Code:ADV33 Hillside 6HD
Tue 10/3-10/31 4:00-5:00 pm
MUSICAL DRAMA, Grades 3-6 4 wk $33
Do
your children love to sing and dance and perform for others?
This class combines singing, acting and movement to introduce
kids to the exciting world of musical theater. No class
10/17. (Sears)
Code:ADV34 Stilwell Auditorium Tue
10/3-10/31
6:30-7:30
pm
READER’S THEATER, Grades 1-2
5 wk
$26
Reader’s
Theater is a fun way for kids to enhance reading fluency,
listening skills, confidence and social skills. A different
reader’s theater script will be presented each week, parts
will be chosen and students will perform. We’ll also make
puppets and do other activities. (Boik)
Code:ADV35 Fairmeadows 127
Mon 10/23-11/20 4:00-5:00
pm
SCIENCE CLUB – BLAST OFF TO SPACE, Grades K-2 4 wk $28+
Students
will experience hands-on activities as we learn about space.
Explore the solar system, star constellations and make rockets
and planet dioramas as well as other creative projects that
can be shared at home. $10 supply fee due to instructor
at first class.(Brase, S)
Code:ADV36 Crossroads Art Room Thu 9/14-10/5
6:00-7:15 pm
SCIENCE CLUB – DINOSAUR DISCOVERIES, Grades K-2 5 wk $28+
Explore
the animals that lived long ago. Learn about the curious
habits of these amazing creatures. We will use a hands-on
approach to learn cool facts about dinosaurs. Come ready
to explore! $10 material fee due to instructor at first
class. (Brase, S)
Code:ADV37 Crossroads Art Room Tue 10/24-11/21 6:00-7:15 pm
SIGN LANGUAGE, Grades 1-3 4 wk $25
“Silence
is Golden” and so is sign language! Come learn a quiet, yet expressive way to communicate.
Learn the manual alphabet, numbers, food, school
items, simple phrases, and much more. We will be playing sign language computer and
board games. (Clayton)
Code:ADV38 Jordan Creek Wed 10/18-11/8 3:15-4:15 pm
SNOWMAN MUG POTTERY PAINTING, Grades K-6 1 wk $20
Just
in time for snowy weather, students will paint a mug with
dishwasher-safe, washable glazes. You can give your personalized
treasure as a gift to someone special or keep it for yourself
to enjoy. The finished projects will be taken to Whatt’a
Dish, 509 Elm St. in Valley Junction, to be fired and can
be picked up after Dec. 11. Co-Sponsored by Whatta’ Dish.
Code:ADV39 Jordan Creek Art Room Tue 12/5
4:00-5:00
pm
SPANISH CLUB, Grades 1-3 5 wk $26
Spanish
club is fun and a great way to develop your skills. Learn
and Experience a wide variety of activities through games,
music, videos, movement, and hands on practice. (Rohr)
Code:ADV40 Clive Media Center Thu 10/5-11/2 4:00-5:00 pm
TOTAL GOLF ADVENTURES (TGA), Grades K-6 5
wk $65
Students are introduced to competitive golf and are prepared
and trained to play golf both recreationally and competitively.
The class includes hands on practice, rules and etiquette
and promotes life values including respect, honesty and
integrity, teamwork and sportsmanship. Each student will
get a TGA shirt, an etiquette book and a pin. The classes
are instructed by a PGA professional or TGA representative
with extensive junior golf experience. Class will meet in
the music room then go outside. Offered in collaboration
with Total Golf Adventures. All equipment is provided. Class
is open to new and returning students. No supervision of students until 4:30 pm.
Code:ADV41 Westridge Music
Room Thu 9/14-10/12 4:30-5:30 pm
