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After School Enrichment Program Mason Early Childhood Center (Grades 1 and 2) Session V

All classes will be held at your child’s school directly at the end of the school day ending at 5:00 p.m. unless noted with the class descriptions.  No class will held when school is not in session.  If necessary, all snow dates will be made up at the end of the session.

If you would like more details about the After School Enrichment Program or would be interested in teaching a program in the future, contact Kim Dunnigan at dunnigank@masonohioschools.com


Monday:  3/6 – 4/3/17

Girl’s Craft Camp with Amanda Weis, MHS student

Create amazing crafts with all sorts of art mediums.  New crafts and fun themes will be used each week.  Students will be taking their master pieces home with them each week.

Minecraft with Erin Cherney, MECC Certified Teacher

Minecraft is a computer program based class that is all about imagination and adventure! In this class your students will engage in many different types of projects that will challenge them and allow them to use their creativity. Problem Solving is a large component of Minecraft, with some challenges in Architecture, Crafting, and even Circuitry! Students can register for this program again and again!  New groups, new children and new creations!

Multi-Sports with Jay Johnston, MECC Gym Teacher

Children will enjoy a wide variety of programs each week.  We will be planning basketball, flag football, capture the flag, dodgeball and have fun picking new adventures every week.

 

Tuesday:  3/7 – 4/4/17

Star Glazers Pottery with Ann Flynn Owner of Star Glazers

No need to be an artist!  Join us as we hand-build with clay.  We will create some really cool pieces from clay that will get fired in the kiln.  Then we will glaze them using mega-fun techniques. Check out the “Clay Class Examples” tab at www.starglazers.com  for some pictures of potential projects.

Hula Hoop with Morgan Junkerman of Spin Happy Hoop Dance

Students will be introduced to hula hoop dance!  Classes provide a variety of tricks; games and exercises intended to develop balance, hand eye coordination, core strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Minecraft with Erin Cherney, MECC Certified Teacher

Minecraft is a computer program based class that is all about imagination and adventure! In this class your students will engage in many different types of projects that will challenge them and allow them to use their creativity. Problem Solving is a large component of Minecraft, with some challenges in Architecture, Crafting, and even Circuitry! Students can register for this program again and again!  New groups, new children and new creations!

Multi-Sports with Mia James and Sydney Pate, MHS Students

Come play a variety of games, that are not competitive, it’s all about fun and learning!  Each afternoon we will explore a variety of games that all the children will enjoy and be comfortable joining!

Cooking with Kelsey Lehrian, Extended Care Staff Member

Are you ready to cook, bake and eat? Every week we will be making at least one meal and dessert and learning along the way. Every great story always starts in the kitchen; so let's start one here.  We will be using products such as wheat, eggs, etc.  If you have any concerns about the products used, please contact Kim Dunnigan.

Wednesday:  3/8 – 4/5/17

Young Rembrandts Drawing with YR Staff Members

Inspire your child’s love of the art with Young Rembrandts.  We teach drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts.  Our unique, proven method and step-by-step curriculum are designed for beginning to intermediate artists.  Our classes are fun and engaging!  Each session new subjects will be explored.

Fencing with Ryan Howell, Professional Fencing Instructor

Come experience the excitement of learning the art and sport of fencing!  Students suit up in protective fencing gear while they participate in footwork blade work, free fencing, games and occasional team and individual competitions.  Sessions also include the “game day foam sword battle party!”

Minecraft with Erin Cherney, MECC Certified Teacher

Minecraft is a computer program based class that is all about imagination and adventure! In this class your students will engage in many different types of projects that will challenge them and allow them to use their creativity. Problem Solving is a large component of Minecraft, with some challenges in Architecture, Crafting, and even Circuitry! Students can register for this program again and again!  New groups, new children and new creations!

Jump Rope with Allison Bills & Comet Skippers Members

Join the fun and healthy sport of jump rope!  Learn the basics of the sport both as individuals and as groups.  No experience is necessary.  Make sure you wear your gym shoes the day of the class.

Bricks 4 Kidz sponsored by Bricks 4 Kids of North Cincinnati

A Bricks 4 Kidz Brick Lab is a hands-on class where students build machines, buildings, vehicles, and other structures out of LEGO® components including bricks, gears, axles, and motors.  Each week, students will learn about a STEM concept and then build a model illustrating that concept. Custom mini-figure included. This session theme is “Interesting Adventures!”  Unleash your child’s inner inventor in this unit!  Students will discuss how inventors come up with ideas, what steps they take to create their inventions and will build models of some famous as well as lesser known inventions.  (LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Company and is not affiliated with Bricks 4 Kidz.)

Thursday:  3/9 – 4/6/17

Hand Sewing with Pilvi Ketola Mason Resident/Parent

Welcome to the fun hand sewing class where you will be learning an art that will be used forever!  We will be learning different types of stitches using a variety of fabrics such as felt, waffle fabric and fleece.  A variety of projects will be completed each week which could include pin cushions, purses, placemats, hats and so much more!

Chess with Ashwin Kalyanakumar, MHS Chess Team Member

All students, experienced and non-experienced chess players are welcome to join this program.  Ashwin is a student at Mason High School and member of the MHS Chess Team and will be teaching children basic to complicated moves that students will carry forward for their entire lives!


Computer Program with Erin Cherney, MECC Certified Teacher

Students will program their own interactive stories and games using our classroom iPads.  In the process they will learn to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively on the computer.

Science is Fun! with Sue Mishra, Mason Parent

In this session we will be having a blast – literally a blast!  We will focus on rockets, how they work and how astronauts get into space. We will even make our own models and launch them!  Try out different fin and nose designs and customize it however you want!  After our rocket adventures we will go back to the classic science experiment – a volcano that you will get to take home!  We will also be learning about density and magnetism!

Karate ASEP Fund Raiser with Melanie Gregory of West Chester Martial Arts (Special times:  3:45 – 4:30)

This year we will be focusing on dealing with bullies in a positive way, creating better study habits at home and the children will learn new self-defense moves!  We will have karate drills/games that will enhance their coordination skills and eye/hand skills!  A graduation ceremony will be held at our studio in Union Center, details will be sent home with students.  All funds collected for this program are donated to the ASEP department.  Karate is a repeat from last session, however students are welcome to participate again if they would like!

Cooking with Kelsey Lehrian, Extended Care Staff Member

Are you ready to cook, bake and eat? Every week we will be making at least one meal and dessert and learning along the way. Every great story always starts in the kitchen; so let's start one here.  We will be using products such as wheat, eggs, etc.  If you have any concerns about the products used, please contact Kim Dunnigan.

 

 

 



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