Geneva Park District Fall 2018 Program Guide Fall 2018 | Page 33

Youth Variety Fun with STEM : Learn how to Code NEW! Root Beer Rocks Prepare your kids for the future! In this exciting class children learn programming essentials with software developed by MIT and other recognized teaching solutions. It allows children to program their own interactive stories, games and animations. It encourages systematic reasoning, creativity and helps them to work collaboratively. This class is a multi-level program where children are placed based on skill and experience. Students can move up a level each time they take the class to take on more advanced concepts. Instructor: Chasewood Brewing homemade root beer is a ridiculously fun and tasty way learn chemistry! Participants will cast their vote for BEST ROOT BEER IN TOWN as they taste test a flight of five different unidentified sumptuous foamy brands. Finally, kids will complete their experience by preparing their own customized “black cow” (root beer float)! Instructor: Lisa Lombardi (JK) Ages 8-14 7 Classes Learning (JK) $85(N/R $105) Th 11/1-12/13 6:00-7:00pm LEGO Robotics Academy Ages 6-14 SPRC 4221509-01 Classes Vary Learn to design, build, and program robots using a creative educational approach that supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The Robotics Academy is a repeatable program where children are placed based on skill and experience. Students can move up a level each time they take the class to take on more advanced concepts and activities. At the end of each session, students will be given gift and Robotics Academy Student Progress Booklet. Instructor: Chasewood Learning Staff (JK) $85(N/R $105) SCC Th 9/13-10/18 7:10-8:10pm 4221508-01 SPRC Th 11/1-12/13 7:10-8:10pm 4221508-02 LEGO Engineering Ages 6-14 6 Classes Learn basic to advanced engineering concepts using LEGOs. Models such as powered cars, cranes, and a solar windmill are examples of Chasewood’s teacher- led instruction followed by fun, engaging and dynamic activities. At the end of the session, students will be given a gift. Instructor: Chasewood Learning Staff (JK) $85(N/R $105) Th 9/13-10/18 6:00-7:00pm SCC 4221508-03 Ages 6-13 1 Class $25(N/R $38) ESCC F 9/21 6:00-7:00pm 4221504-01 NEW! Brain Freeze a Bully Ages 6-12 1 Class Whether it be on the bus, playground, or at an extracurricular activity, learn how to ward off a bossy obnoxious kid or a full-blown bully offender with the skills secured in this workshop. Through electrifying games like Claw Machine Chaos, Story Glory, Marshmallow Melt and Bossy Beans, learn the 5 top reasons why a bully singles out certain kids and leaves others alone. Also, the proven success of the 3 "C's" will be taught to extinguish bad behavior from another child. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi (JK) $25(N/R $38) ESCC F 9/21 7:00-8:00pm 4221504-02 Have the Slime of Your Life - Halloween Theme Ages 6-12 1 Class Make Glow-in-the-Dark Slime! Next, move into the concoction lab and learn the physics of FRANKENSLIME GOO while making your own batch and scenting it too. Then hang out in the ultimate slime lab with loads of various slimes and splat balls too! Bonus: Slime snack served! Instructor: Lisa Lombardi (JK) $25(N/R $38) SPRC Sa 10/13 11:15am-12:15pm 4221504-04 Got Communication and Confidence - Holiday Themed Ages 6-12 1 Class Through an incredibly fun and high energy workshop, kids will have the chance to improve their verbal and listening skills through communication a nd confidence boosting games like: Haunted House on the Hill, Bubble Gum Bonanza, Fall Carnival, North Pole Party, Turkey Triangle, Pencil Me In, and Whoopee Cushion Caper. Treats and prizes included. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi (JK) $25(N/R $38) ESCC Th 11/15 6:00-7:00pm 4221504-06 Halloween in Hollywood Ages 6-12 1 Class Find out how your favorite Sci-Fi or scary films use makeup to horrify viewers. Build self- esteem while experimenting with the science of shocking Hollywood gory special effects makeup. Try out things like bleeding blisters, bad bruises, wicked wounds, bloody brain slime sculpting, designing gross teeth, and more secrets from the movies will be explored. Children will have the option to present their best special effect to the class in a “Shark Tank” style pitch to Hollywood Producers. Hands on experiences make this class amazingly disgusting and hilarious! Instructor: Lisa Lombardi (JK) $25(N/R $38) SPRC Sa 10/13 10:00-11:00am 4221504-03 NEW! Eve of the Eve Root Beer Bubbly Bash Ages 6-12 1 Class Kids, ring in the New Year by brewing homemade root beer at the ultimate bubbly bash! Cast a vote for BEST 2019 ROOT BEER by taste-testing a flight of 5 different unidentified sumptuous foamy brands. Complete the experience by preparing a customized “black cow” (root beer float) with loads of festive fixings. Then, meet a real furry bunny rabbit mascot, named Root Beer of course! The party culminates by making root beer slime to take home. This is a child’s dream New Year’s Eve Week event! Instructor: Lisa Lombardi (JK) $43(N/R $63) LODGE Su 12/30 6:30-8:00pm 4221504-05 Resident Registration Day August 7 33