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Class listingsSummer 2012

Arts & Crafts

Wonderful World of Drawing • Ages 7-12/Grades 2-6SU12-K101 • Tue & Thur, 6/5/2012 to 6/21/2012 • 10 am - noonPrescott • Bldg 3, Room 206Learn to draw objects, people, animals and landscapes. Study famous artists and their works. Learn the basics of composition, proportion, perspective, line, shading, texture and value. Projects will include individual drawings that will be shared with the class. Agostino, Christa • $85

Kaleidoscope Art • Ages 5-13/Grades K-8SU12-K102 • Mon to Thur, 6/11/2012 to 6/14/2012 • 9 am - noonSU12-K103 • Mon to Thur, 7/16/2012 to 7/19/2012 • 9 am - noonPrescott • Bldg 4, Room 123Welcome to the World of Kaleidoscope Art! Explore a different medium — watercolor, tie-dye clothing, portfolio-making, mixed media, poetry and much more. Get ready to let your creative juices flow, and create masterpieces to take home. Students will need to provide a white cotton t-shirt and socks.Lord, Sue • $85

Creative Afternoons

Flights of Imagination: 3-2-1 Blast Off • Ages 7-13/Grades 2-9SU12-K114 • Mon to Thur, 6/4/2012 to 6/7/2012 SU12-K115 • Mon to Thur, 6/11/12 to 6/14/2012 SU12-K116 • Mon to Thur, 6/18/12 to 6/21/2012 SU12-K117 • Mon to Thur, 7/9/12 to 7/12/2012 SU12-K118 • Mon to Thur, 7/16/12 to 7/19/2012 SU12-K119 • Mon to Thur, 7/23/12 to 7/26/2012 • noon - 4 pmPrescott • Bldg 4, Room 123Take flight to an Imaginary World created by kids – for kids. Sculpting, creative writing, painting, handwork, activities and games are a few of the activities kids will be busy with in this hands-on, Steiner-Waldorf style class. Kids will create ideas and explore their imaginations guided by their passions and interests in the world around them. All materials included. Bring your own lunch from noon to 1pm.Shinohara, Jennifer • $100

Performing Arts

Drama Camp: The Hysterical History of the Great Depression • Ages 5-13/Grades K-8SU12-K104 • Mon to Thur, 6/11/2012 to 6/21/2012 • 1 - 4 pmPrescott • Bldg 4, Room 102Learn all about stage production, how to audition, rehearse, gather and create props, costumes and more! Students will recreate an accounting of the Great Depression and how the infamous mobster Al Capone had an important role in this historical event. All students are guaranteed a part in this hysterical, yet historical, short play. Space is limited.Lord, Sue • $140

Drama Camp: Old Time Radio and Modern Day Vaudeville • Ages 5-13/Grades K-8SU12-K105 • Mon to Thur, 7/16/2012 to 7/26/2012 • 1 - 4 pmPrescott • Bldg 4, Room 102Join our troupe of thespians to recreate Old Time Radio and replicate a Vaudeville show with a modern twist! Such classics as “American Bandstand,” “Laugh-In,” “Saturday Night Live,” “American Idol” and variety shows are the offspring of Vaudeville. Auditions, rehearsal, and gathering/creating all props are part of the experience. All students are guaranteed a part and will provide costumes from home with guidance from the instructor. Space is limited.Lord, Sue • $140

Dance & Fitness

Belly Dance for ‘Tweens • Ages 11-15/Grades 6-10SU12-K106 • Mon & Wed, 6/4/12 to 6/20/2012 • 4 - 4:50 pmSU12-K107 • Mon & Wed, 7/9/12 to 7/25/2012 • 4 - 4:50 pmPrescott • Bldg. 2, Room 140Learn the basics of this ancient art form! We will practice techniques such as snake arms, figure 8’s and shimmies while learning a fun choreography. Great for poise, balance and grace. No experience necessary, and be sure to wear comfortable exercise clothing. Get a friend to sign up for more fun!Coleman, Candice • $60

Dance Fitness for Kids • Ages 5-17/Grades K-12SU12-K108 • Mon & Wed, 6/4/12 to 6/20/2012 • 1 - 1:50 pmSU12-K109 • Mon & Wed, 7/9/12 to 7/25/2012 • 1 - 1:50 pm Prescott • Bldg. 2, Room 140Learn how to have fun and express yourself through dance! Start out with stretches and body movements, then explore many different forms of dance including Hip Hop, Ballroom and Latin styles.Rivera, Hector • $60

Ballroom Dance for Kids • Ages 10-17/Grades 5-12SU12-K110 • Mon & Wed, 6/4/12 to 6/20/2012 • 2 - 2:50 pmPrescott • Bldg. 2, Room 140Guys and Girls, do you want to learn how to become popular among your friends and family? Then learn to dance like “Dancing with the Stars!” Pair up with a friend and learn to dance the fun dances that are so popular. Dance the rhythm dances such as swing, salsa, waltz and more.Rivera, Hector • $60

Hip Hop Dance for Teens • Ages 12-17/Grades 7-12SU12-K111 • Mon & Wed, 7/9/12 to 7/25/2012 • 2 - 2:50 pmPrescott • Bldg. 2, Room 140Did you know hip hop has been around for more than 30 years? Learn this timeless, fun, freestyle dance while improving physical fitness, rhythm, coordination and confidence. Explore various hip hop styles and have fun with improvisation.Rivera, Hector • $60

Yoga for Kids • Ages 6-11/Grades 1-6SU12-K112 • Mon & Wed, 6/4/12 to 6/20/2012 • 10 - 11:30 amYoga for Kids • Ages 12-17/Grades 7-12SU12-K113 • Mon & Wed, 7/9/12 to 7/25/2012 • 10 - 11:30 amPrescott • Bldg. 2, Room 140A fun and relaxing way to redirect kid energy, Yoga for Kids is great for young athletes who want to have fun while they improve balance, flexibility, endurance and well-being. Learn lots of poses and various breathing techniques to cultivate calm, clear and focused minds. Kids will gain a better understanding and relationship with their bodies and minds and an increased sense of awareness.Ward, Brandon • $70

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Stop Bullying Boot Camp • Ages 6-11/Grades 1-6SU12-K139 • Tue, 6/5/12 to 6/19/2012 • 10 am - noonStop Bullying Boot Camp • Ages 12-16/Grades 7-11SU12-K140 • Tue, 7/10/12 to 7/24/2012 • 10 am - noonPrescott • Bldg 2, Room 140Practice martial arts self-defense exercises and learn non-violent communication, mediation and negotiation practices while you raise awareness, confidence and focus. Improved physical fitness helps to build confidence and muscle memory tone. Learn ways to avoid and report altercations. This soft martial arts workout includes discussion and Q&A time to define bullying, prevent violence, develop non-violent communication skills, defense techniques, encourage compassion, equality and includes discussion about “becoming the change you wish to see in the world.” A workout uniform is required and any standard martial arts uniform is appropriate. Bring a water bottle.Morris, Alexander • $60

Cooking

Natural Cooking for the Soul: Live and Raw Foods • Ages 5-13/Grades K-8SU12-K120 • Mon to Thur, 6/18/2012 6/21/2012 • 9 am - noonSU12-K121 • Mon to Thur, 7/23/2012 7/26/2012 • 9 am - noonPrescott • Bldg 4, Room 123Create tasty comfort foods as you learn to think green and eat green! Learn to prepare an array of breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes, plus appetizers and desserts − all featuring raw foods. Students will prepare tasty foods, clean-up, learn kitchen safety, and most importantly, eat each day! Includes keepsake recipe book at the end of class.Lord, Sue • $95

Cultures & Language

Geography of Vampires: From Folk to Pop Culture • Ages 12-17/Grades 7-12SU12-K138 • Thur, 6/7/12 to 6/21/2012 • 2:30 - 4:30 pmPrescott • Bldg 3, Room 206Everything you ever wanted to know about Vampires! Explore the true story behind vampires and how they went from hideously feared creatures of the night to the romantic immortals of today’s favorite series. Interwoven into the folklore of numerous cultures around the world, it transcends both time and geographic boundaries.Jones, Kelli • $60

Beginning Japanese Language and Culture • Ages 8-11/Grades 3-5SU12-K122 • Mon to Thur, 6/4/12 to 6/14/2012 • 9:30 am - noonBeginning Japanese Language and Culture • Ages 12-14/Grades 6-8SU12-K123 • Mon to Thur, 6/11/12 to 6/21/2012 • 1 - 3:30 pmPrescott • Bldg 4, Room 115

Have fun learning basic Japanese expressions and studying Japanese culture. Learn greetings, colors, days of the week, and how to count in Japanese. We will sing songs, hear stories, sample foods and write Kanji characters (Japanese style of writing originally from China). No experience necessary.Adams, Kim • $110

Beginning Japanese Language and Culture • Ages 15-17/Grades 9-12SU12-K124 • Mon to Thur, 6/18/12 to 6/28/2012 • 9:30 am - 12 noonPrescott • Bldg 4, Room 115Have fun learning Japanese expressions, vocabulary and basic grammar. Increase your understanding of Japanese culture, customs and holidays. We will practice conversational Japanese, reading and writing the Hiragana alphabet and Kanji characters (writing from China). No experience necessary.Adams, Kim • $110

Exploring Me

POWER Lessons • Ages 10-13/Grades 5-7SU12-K125 • Mon to Thur, 6/4/12 to 6/7/2012 • 9 - 11 amPOWER Lessons • Ages 13-16/Grades 8-10SU12-K126 • Mon to Thur, 6/4/12 to 6/7/2012 • 1:30 - 3:30 pmPrescott • Bldg 3, Room 203Do you think it would be fun to have awesome relationship skills? Unless you plan to live alone in a cave someday...relationship skills come in really handy! Do you know what keeps relationSHIPS afloat? Could you name a few things that might sink one? What are the awesome characteristics You bring to a relationship? If you are interested in raising your chances of creating fun, caring, successful relationships in your future, come join us for POWER lessons, skits and activities. Bring a 1-inch three-ring binder to collect some good stuff you can use now and forever!Gorospe, Kathy • $65

Girls’ Lunch Bunch • Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6SU12-K127 • Mon to Thur, 6/4/12 to 6/7/2012 • 11:15 a - 1:15 pmGirls’ Lunch Bunch • Ages 12–14/Grades 7–9SU12-K128 • Mon to Thur, 6/11/12 to 6/14/2012 • 11:15 a - 1:15 pmPrescott • Bldg 3, Room 203How important is friendship to you? Did you know that you have unique gifts and talents that are just waiting to be discovered? How do you handle being left out, stressed out or talked about? If you think it would be fun to get together over lunch and talk about these kinds of things with other girls, play a few games, and join in on some silly activities, bring your lunch and a drink, a spiral notebook and come join us for Girls’ Lunch Bunch!Gorospe, Kathy • $65

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Psychology for Kids • Ages 10–13/Grades 5–7SU12-K129 • Mon to Thur, 6/11/12 to 6/14/2012 • 9 - 11 amPsychology for Kids • Ages 13–16/Grades 8–10SU12-K130 • Mon to Thur, 6/11/12 to 6/14/2012 • 1:30 - 3:30 pmPrescott • Bldg 3, Room 203Do you ever wonder what makes you who you are, or why you like the things you like? Does mind over matter really work? Why are some people so organized, others so daring, some scientific and others so caring? Are first impressions true? If you think it would be interesting to explore these mysteries and others about us humans...then come and join in the fun. Bring a 1-inch three-ring binder...and leave with a few experiments you could try on willing friends or family members!Gorospe, Kathy • $65

Outdoor Adventure

Nature Camp 101 • Ages 5-13/Grades K-8SU12-K131 • Mon to Thur, 6/4/2012 to 6/7/2012 • 8 am - 1 pmPrescott • Offsite: meet at the flagpolesExplore Prescott’s natural wonders! Hike in a different location each day, such as Thumb Butte and Watson Woods Riparian Preserve, and learn about the flora and fauna of each unique ecosystem. Wear sturdy, close-toed hiking shoes with socks, a hat, sunscreen. Bring water, snack and sack lunch in a small backpack.Lord, Sue • $140

Nature Camp 201 • Ages 5-13/Grades K-8SU12-K132 • Mon to Thur, 7/9/2012 to 7/12/2012 • 8 am - 1 pmPrescott • Offsite: meet at the flagpolesExplore more of Prescott’s natural wonders! Hike in a different location each day, such as Groom Creek and Walker, and learn about the flora and fauna of each unique ecosystem. Wear sturdy, close-toed hiking shoes with socks, a hat, sunscreen. Bring water, snack and sack lunch in a small backpack.Lord, Sue • $140

Mining Madness/Gems Galore • Ages 8-12/Grades 3-7SU12-K133 • Mon to Thur, 6/18/12 to 6/21/2012 • 8 - 11:30 amPrescott • Bldg 30, Room 126Learn about rocks, minerals and gemstones. Young geologists will experience mining techniques, slurry soils from simulated locations in a search for clues to gemstone formation. On finding the rough gems they will test, appraise and prepare the specimens for display at the end of the week. If you liked “Fossil Safari” last year, you’ll love this class!Vaszily, Diane • $110

Rocket Rally • Ages 9-14/Grades 4-9SU12-K134 • Mon to Thur, 7/9/12 to 7/12/2012 • 8 - 11:30 amPrescott • Bldg 4, Room 121Explore rocket flight while learning about the principles of aerospace engineering using science and math. Teams plan, assemble, prepare and launch model rockets and follow up with debriefing exercises. Behaving like NASA specialists, each student will track, recover, inspect and evaluate the rockets.Vaszily, Diane • $110

Writing

Pen Your Story • Ages 10-17/Grades 5-12SU12-K135 • Mon & Thur, 6/4/12 to 6/21/2012 • 10:30 am - 12 noonPrescott • Bldg 3, Room 270Begin an adventure and take a writing journey of the short story. Become more aware of your senses as you creatively write the character, structure, dialogue and setting… plus more. Bring a lined journal or paper and pencil or pen.Levin, Carol • $70

Crucial Essay Writing • Ages 14-17/Grades 9-12SU12-K136 • Mon to Thur, 6/4/12 to 6/21/2012 • 1 - 3 pmSU12-K137 • Mon to Thur, 7/9/12 to 7/26/2012 • 1 - 3 pmPrescott • Bldg 3, Room 216This essay writing course is designed for students who are looking for guidance when preparing for high school essays, AP, AIMS or SAT essays. The course emphasizes organization and style and offers instruction in grammar, punctuation, research, MLA style and timed writing. Perfect for novice writers as well as experienced writers. $10 workbook fee payable to the instructor at the first class.Burgess, Seth • $130

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