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Bonanza Educational - Amazing LEGO Engineering DSA
Power up your LEGO bricks in the Amazing LEGO Engineering after-school club! Using the advanced LEGO Technic parts and some extra supplies like rubber bands, and ping pong balls, and more, we’ll build clever functional models that do exciting things. Inventive projects will do things that dash, dive, zip, whiz, whirl, and more while helping us explore STEM skills including how the six classical machines form the foundation of every modern machine. Some projects will even include the use of LEGO Technic Power Functions powered motors. Leave your LEGO at home, we’ll supply everything you need. No take-home projects. Parent’s guide for at-home activities will be available. For grades 2nd+ (in Fall), 1st+ (in Spring). -
Chess Emporium DSA (January)
Chess Emporium Scholastic Program offers youngsters from Kindergarten through 6th grade a chance to learn about chess. Many of our students have gone on to rank in the top 50 nationally! Studies by major corporations and universities have shown that chess can help students increase their math and verbal skills, as well as their creative and critical thinking skills. Come join the club! Students learn quickly. Beginners are welcome. To learn more about Chess Emporium, Enrollment is open till 2/23/20 but class fees are not prorated for late starts. visit www.chessemporium.com or call (602) 482-4867. -
DFAC Soccer FUNdamental DSA
Soccer FUNdamentalis a fun introduction to soccer by DFAC instructors through a blend of exciting activities and stimulating games. The goal of the program is to promote having fun while developing the child’s gross motor skills, increasing self-esteem, and encouraging group social skills, while simultaneously developing the child’s soccer techniques. To find out more about Desert Foothills Athletic Club, visit www.dfacsports.com. All registrations go through ECS. -
DFYT - Acting Up: Beginner Acting Class DSA Spring
Let’s start at the very beginning. From learning about communication through movement and facial expression, to learning basic theatre vocabulary, getting comfortable moving around a performance space, or developing vocal skills – THIS is the class where you start your training! Learn basic skills involved with narration and dialogue. Introduction to the art of theatre. Class culminates with a workshop performance on the final day. -
Kids Who Cook DSA Spring 2
Kids Who Cook offers fun, hands-on cooking and food preparation classes for children grades K-5. Following kid approved and chef-inspired recipes, students will use healthy, plant-based, and locally sourced food to create their culinary masterpieces. Research shows that children who are engaged in preparing their own snacks and meals are more likely to try different food varieties and combinations, choose healthy alternatives, Have an increased awareness of the nutrition in every day foods and learn the basics of food and snack preparation and sanitation. Each week students will follow a guided chef's presentation to make and eat their own snacks. All food and materials will be provided and students will receive a copy of the recipe to replicate at home. When possible, we use fresh, organic, and locally sourced food items. While many of our dishes are sugar free, gluten free, and nut free, there is a chance that all students may be exposed to any of these items during class. Please contact Eden Peterson at edenpeter@yahoo.com if you are interested in purchasing an apron for the class. -
Morning French Enrichment at DSA Spring T/TH
Students can begin their day with French! Two mornings a week, students will be engaged in French language instruction and learning activities. Students learn to read and retell stories in French, practice their listening and most importantly, their speaking skills .Instructor: Lisa Fisnot -
Young Rembrandts DSA Spring 1
Young Rembrandts’ mission is to encourage creativity, technique, and joy in the artistic process by offering a unique, step-by-step method that successfully teaches children how to draw. Students will focus on art techniques, as well as cartooning. This is a great class for beginning artists, for those who want to improve their drawing skills and for all who love to draw! While Young Rembrandts classes are structured and educational, children have fun producing drawings worthy of framing. Lessons from previous years are not repeated. New and returning students are welcome. All materials provided. For more information about Young Rembrandts, please visit our website at www.youngrembrandts.com or call (602) 955-DRAW. All registrations go through the ECS Office -
Young Rembrandts DSA Spring 2
Young Rembrandts’ mission is to encourage creativity, technique, and joy in the artistic process by offering a unique, step-by-step method that successfully teaches children how to draw. Students will focus on art techniques, as well as cartooning. This is a great class for beginning artists, for those who want to improve their drawing skills and for all who love to draw! While Young Rembrandts classes are structured and educational, children have fun producing drawings worthy of framing. Lessons from previous years are not repeated. New and returning students are welcome. All materials provided. For more information about Young Rembrandts, please visit our website at www.youngrembrandts.com or call (602) 955-DRAW. All registrations go through the ECS Office
