All classes will be held at your child’s school directly at the end of the school day ending at 4:30 p.m. unless noted in the class description.  No class will held when school is not in session. 

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

Tuesday:  9/5 – 9/26/17

Science is Fun has been canceled per instructor's request.

Get Fit, Let’s Walk and Talk! with Kristin Fox, Mason Resident/Parent

Designed to get students bodies moving and their minds focused on healthy choices!  We will learn about different ways to make healthy choices and still have a ton of fun!  We will take about a 45 minute walk each afternoon during these walks we will encounter fun activities and challenges we will need to overcome as a group.  This program is a low impact and fantastic way to get a little exercise and fun after school.  Each student will be provided with a pedometer to continue keeping track of their walks at home.

Dodgeball with Jim Eckert, MIS Employee

Join your fellow students in the very active sport of Dodgeball! Each week we will be playing various popular forms of the game.

Computer Gaming with Michael Michalak, MI Certified Teacher

Do you want the opportunity to learn more about the fun and educational games there are on the Internet?  You will be given the opportunity to share your favorite games with other students and play them together.  Ready? Set? Let's learn and play!

Chromebooks for Kids with Robin Limpert, Certified Teacher

Do you have a child that wants to become more proficient using any classroom or personal Chromebook? Would you like your child to be more confident when given a digital task at school, like typing an assignment in Google docs or a presentation in Google Slides and be able to help their peers learn to do the same? Students will learn to navigate and utilize Basic Google tools in Chrome, access and use the Chrome Web Store, add extensions and apps to their Google account, improve their Digital Citizenship Safety Skills and so much more!

Wednesday:  9/6 – 9/27/17

Knitting with Emily Huisman, Mason Parent

Are you interested in learning how to knit?  In this beginner’s program students will learn the fundamental knit stich:  progressing at their own pace from French/loom knitting, through finger knitting and finally knitting with needles.  The projects student bring home will vary based on their imaginations and practice.

Science with Hosanna and Malika Hosanna An and Malika Madugula, MHS Students

With so many different career paths, it can be overwhelming for students to discover their true interests. In Career Exploration, students will explore a wide range of classes, such as communication and advertising, physical and biological sciences, and real-world art applications. Career Exploration is designed to give students exposure to potential career paths and an opportunity to identity their strengths and interests. 

Yoga with Jo Ellen Ryan Professional Yoga Instructor

Learn the rules and principals of Yoga.  Warm up each week before we set off for various “themes” of the week.  Each week we will do poses based on themes such as hot air balloon rides, going to the zoo or park! We will play games incorporating poses and end our session with a five minute Svavasana where we lay still and focus on the experience we just had.

Cupcakes - Program is now full.

Fashion Sewing – Backpack Series! with Mary Helen Studio Employee

Children get to learn the design process of picking out fabrics and working with pattern pieces while they learn to sew a one of a kind backpack!  The backpack is a flap backpack with an exterior front pocket.  They will have nylon webbing straps with metal hardware and a snap closer.  All materials and sewing machines are provided by Mary Helen Studios of Cincinnati.

Kiln Fired Clay Whistles with Norma Seto, YMCA Instructor

Make several clay whistles, depending upon the ability of the child and how complex the children want to make their whistles.  Whistles are molded from white clay pieces into various animal forms.  Children will choose the animal they like best!  Items will be glazed and/or colored then kiln fired for years of display and enjoyment!

Wednesday:  9/13 and 9/20/17

Kidz Home Alone with Enriching Kidz (Special times will be 3:00 - 5:15)

Program is designed for the child who will be home alone for short periods of time.  Children will learn such things as how to answer the phone, what to do in case of an emergency, safety around the home, etc. 

Thursday:  9/7 – 9/28/17

Lazer Tag @ Lazer Kraze (Special times will be 3:00 – 5:00)

Students will spend time in the new trampoline area, then head to the Lazer Tag area.  A waiver for both the Lazer Kraze facility and MCS will need to be completed before you child will be permitted to attend this program, this will be sent to you along with your confirmation letter. Transportation provided to the facility, parents/guardians are responsible for picking up children at Lazer Kraze promptly @ 5:00.

Computer Keyboarding with Christine Work, MIS Certified Teacher (Special times will be 3:00 – 4:15)

The National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NET-S) outlines essential elements of technology education that allow students to live, learn, and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information-rich global society. Achieving keyboarding proficiency at an early age is necessary for the successful integration of technology across the curriculum. In this program, students will learn proper typing posture, Home Row finger placement, and accuracy of typing without looking at the keys (avoiding the 'hunt and peck' method). The ultimate goal would be to type 30 words per minute with 95% accuracy. We will use an online program that will allow the student to practice skills at school as well as at home.

Young Engineers/Bricks Challenge with Blank Slate Employee

Exciting new Lego Robotics Program with STEM at the core. A fun new way to learn science using the tools that children already love. This course will teach scientific principles through stories, demonstrations and construction of exciting THEMED Motorized LEGO® bricks models. This session will be using our “Amusement Park” models.

Thursday:  9/7, 9/21, 9/28 & 10/5/17

Gallery on the Go Painting with Emily and Eliana Cohen, Mason Family

Students of all levels are invited to participate in this fun program!  We will provide the easels, paintbrushes, paint, canvases, etc.  Students only need to provide their own creative as they follow the simple instructions of Emily and Eliana.  Students will accomplish two canvas painting during the session.

Friday:  9/8 – 9/29/17

Lego Robotics with Dival Banerjee, Arko Chatterjee and Vishnu Avanthsa MHS Students

Lego creations come to life with Lego Mindstorms!  We will learn the mechanics of building robots and program them using Mindstorms’ visual programming tools designed for children working in groups.  This is an ideal class for a creative child interested in learning about computer programing and engineering. 

Chess with Mike Bills, Parent

Chess club is open to students of all ability levels.  In a fun, yet competitive environment, students will be given the chance to learn the basic moves to more complex moves of chess, while participating in “friendly” competitive games. 

Friday:  9/29/17 @ MMS Field (6:00 – 9:30 p.m.)

Evening with MHS Girl’s Lacrosse Team

Boys and girls can experience the thrill of playing the fastest game on two feet!  Learn or reinforce the FUNdamental aspects of the game in a safe, non-contact, fun and well managed environment.  All necessary equipment will be provided or you can bring your own stick. 

Monday:  9/11 – 10/2/17

Fun in the Kitchen with Amy Bruns, Parent

We will be whipping up some fun in the kitchen!  You will make your own pizza, learn about healthy snacks and bake some delicious treats and desserts!  Please be advised we will be using products that could contain allergens. Please contact Kim Dunnigan for more details.

Young Rembrandts Cartooning with YR Staff Members

Learning to draw can be fun, especially when we create silly characters, funny expressions and drawing sequences that tell a joke!  This program combines innovative, step-by-step drawing methods with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor and their vivid imaginations!

Fencing with Chelsey Howell-Hecht, Professional Instructor

Your adrenaline will rush while you learn the art and sport of fencing!  Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced fencer the class is for you.  Lessons include complete protective fencing gear, footwork, blade work, free fencing, games, prizes and a foam sword battle party at the end of every session.

Basketball with Jim Eckert, MI Employee  

Join your MI friends in a friendly game of basketball.  Practice your skills with your peers.  We welcome non-experienced boys and girls as well as those who will be able to share their talents with the other children

Engineering Club with Classroom Antics Employee

How closely have you looked at buildings and bridges?  Have you thought about what goes into designing and building these structures? Using craft sticks, paperclips, rubber bands and other household materials, we will work together to build unique models of skyscrapers, suspension bridges and zip lines.  Throughout this module, we will build a bridge to help a family cross the river, construct a tower and explore scarcity of materials by paying for building supplies with Monopoly money.