KINDERCRAFTS

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $75- Material Fee: $15

Ciccolella - Room 137

Ages: 4, 5 & Grade: K (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Crafts galore! Watch as your child becomes a young artist using paint, colors, glue, and a wide variety of materials. We will be making crafts based on holidays, the different seasons, and the children’s interests. The crafts will be accompanied by fun books that coordinate with the weekly theme. The children will get to showcase their talents and develop their creativity!

CREATIVE HAPPENINGS

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $75 - Material Fee: $20

Ponticello - Room 139

Grades: 1, 2 (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Apples, pumpkins, and turkeys, oh my! Come join us as we journey through the seasons and holidays. We’ll create a multitude of art projects using a variety of mediums. Materials will include pom poms, craft sticks, sequins and jewels, tissue paper, paper plates, and lots of surprises. We will incorporate literature, music and movement, and flannel board stories, too. Welcome to all with an imagination!

ART AROUND THE WORLD

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $75 - Material Fee: $25

Doerbecker - Room 134

Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6 (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Love to explore? Grab your “passport” and travel the globe with Art Around the World. Each week, children will learn about a country, receive a stamp in their “passport”, and create a craft inspired by the culture and traditions of that country. Children will use a multitude of materials such as paint, watercolors, pastels, clay, and paper mache. Ask them which country they “visited” today!

SEW-N-SEW

CLASS LIMIT=10 | Fee: $75 - Material Fee: $30

McDermott - Room 152

Grades: 4 & up (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Are you creative but haven’t mastered a sewing machine yet? This class will teach you how to thread and use a sewing machine and will also include some hand sewing techniques. Projects may include but are not limited to a draw-string bag, pillow, fleece hat and scarf, and stuffed animal. Sewing machines for class use will be provided by Cultural Arts.

CREATIVE CHEFS

CLASS LIMIT=10 | Fee: $75 - Material Fee: $35

Joseph-McKay - Room 136

Grades: 1, 2, 3 (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Learn kitchen basics and safety. We will prepare easy meals and snacks and learn about healthy foods through no-heat cooking. Children should bring an open mind to try new foods as they will be able to sample each day’s creations. By the end of the program, they will have an apron and a cookbook filled with yummy recipes for the whole family to enjoy. Parents, before deciding on this class, please consider any food allergies your child may have - ingredients used may cause allergic reactions in some children.

MAGIC FOR BEGINNERS

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $75 - Material Fee: $50

Battaglia - Rm. 124

Grades: 2, 3, 4 (9:30-10:25) (11:30-12:25) Grades 4 & up (10:30-11:25)

Learn simple but stunning tricks and puzzles using cards, coins, and more. With a little bit of practice, you will have everyone asking “How did you do that?” But, of course, you will never tell since you will take an Oath of Secrecy before we begin!

LEGO BUILDING FUN

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $75 Material Fee: $15

Poplawski - Room 135

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 9:30-10:25(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Building and learning with LEGO bricks has been a fun and enriching family experience for generations. Enjoy the LEGO experience in a relaxed atmosphere with friends. Most classes incorporate speed building challenges and LEGO Bingo. Have fun with activities such as fashioning your own minifigure, creating innovative LEGO crafts, friendly competitions, and designing your own LEGO mosaic artwork. During every class, LEGO trivia and short, stop-frame animation videos will be shared. Please note this is not a robotics course.

SCIENCE FUN WITH COLORS

Class Limit=12 | Fee: $75 – Material Fee: $25

Rothstein – Room 131

Grades: 1,2 (9:30-10:25) (10:30-11:25) (11:30-12:25)

Colors are all around us. We will be doing fun experiments where we will see colors in action. It will be a rainbow of hands-on activities and learning. Some activities may include food items. Parents must notify Cultural Arts of any food allergies.

SCIENCE EXPLORATION

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $75 – Material Fee: $25

Cooper – Room 132

Grades: 3, 4, 5 (9:30-10:25) (10:30-11:25) (11:30-12:25)

This class is designed to spark children’s curiosity and develop interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). Formulated on project-based learning, this class will give students the opportunity to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems while working together. Activities will be hands-on as students participate in creative, fun-filled, and intriguing projects! Some activities may include food items. Parents must notify Cultural Arts of any food allergies.

FUTURE STARS

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $75

Friedman - Cafetorium

Grades: 1, 2, 3 (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)

In this engaging and upbeat workshop, students will have the opportunity to explore the world of theater through exercises and theater games used by real actors. There will be movement warm ups, games such as Ship to Shore and Zip Zap Zop, improvisation exercises, and more! The end of season session will showcase the creativity of the students and the new skills they have learned. This joyful and inclusive experience will give youngsters the confidence to stand in front of an audience and, most importantly, have fun!

DRAMA WORKSHOP

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee: $75

Friedman - Cafetorium

Grades: 4 & up (11:30-12:25)

This class will draw out the dramatic talents of the participants. Students will explore what it means to perform as they hone their acting skills. There will be a lot of opportunities for creativity and confidence building as we dive into the world of character work, improvisation, script writing, and more. The course will culminate in a group presentation

GOOD SPORTS

CLASS LIMIT=14 | Fee: $75

Toscano - Small Gym

Age: 4, 5 & Grade K (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

This course teaches the “fun-damentals” of sports. Activities are designed to enhance hand-eye and foot coordination and agility. Cooperation and teamwork are emphasized. Classes are low in competition and high on fun! Sports include baseball, basketball, soccer, and more. Clothing: sweatpants, t-shirts, socks, and sneakers.

LET'S GET MUSICAL

CLASS LIMIT=12 | Fee:$75 - Material Fee: $15

Mener - Room 119

Ages: 4, 5 and Grade K (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Move to the rhythm, dance to the beat! Let’s Get Musical is all about fun and creative expression. In this class, we will sing, dance, and make a variety of our very own instruments to play.

INTRODUCTION TO PIANO

CLASS LIMIT=6 | FEE:$85 - Book/MaterialFee: $20.

Casto - Library

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 (9:30-10:25)(10:30-11:25)(11:30-12:25)

Music is fun. Playing music is more fun. Children will be exposed to basic theory and note reading in an enjoyable group environment. A piano or keyboard is required for daily home practice. Keyboards for class use will be provided by Cultural Arts. This is a beginner class that may only be taken once.