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Building Better Brains: A Growth Mindset Workshop - R4
with Seema Khan
Ages: 10 - 16
Step into the Growth Mindset Workshop, where mistakes are celebrated, challenges are exciting, and your brain gets stronger every day! In this class, students will learn how to embrace challenges, overcome setbacks, and develop confidence in their abilities. Through fun activities, teamwork, and hands-on projects, we’ll practice the power of “yet”, set goals, and discover strategies to think positively and persevere. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with practical tools to tackle school, life, and any challenge with a growth mindset!
Custom Toy Repainting - R4
with Marissa Rathbun
Ages: 10 - 14
Have some old/damaged toys? Learn how to bring them new life! We will walk through how to repaint and repurpose plastic toys! I have been doing this for 2 years with damaged and duplicate Breyer horses and have had some amazing results! I will be suppling toys for students to learn from or they can bring in their old toys that they want to redesign.
Gluten-free baking - R4
with Beck Fahey
Ages: 13 - 18
This hands-on baking class is designed for those who want to master the art of gluten-free baking without sacrificing flavor or texture. Students will learn to work with a variety of gluten-free flours, starches, and binding agents to create delicious breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries. The course covers essential baking techniques, ingredient substitutions, and troubleshooting tips to achieve the perfect rise, crumb, and taste in every gluten-free recipe. Whether you are baking for dietary needs or simply exploring new culinary skills, this class empowers you to bake confidently and creatively gluten-free treats.
Light, Shadow, Legacy: Learning Photography from the Greats - R4
with Sarah Akers
Ages: 12 - 18
In this class, we’ll explore the many genres of photography, from street and portrait to landscape, documentary, and more, while discovering the iconic photographers who helped shape each style. Along the way, we’ll break down the basics of photography by studying the techniques these artists used to capture their most unforgettable images, and we’ll ask the question, “What exactly is a ‘great’ photograph?” But we won’t just study photography; we will also create! Through hands-on projects, we’ll experiment with camera obscuras and cyanotypes, make our own photo zines, and practice techniques in class.
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Math: Pre-Algebra - R4
with Greg Corona
Ages: 13 - 16
Students are entering this class mid-year. An assessment test may be required.
We will follow the Math-U-See curriculum that focuses heavily on the visual component of learning and understanding the why behind what we do. It is designed to encourage a deeper understanding of the principles we learn, not just straight memorization.
Study Hall - R4
with Stacy Lyerly
Ages: 13 - 18
This is an unsupervised Study Hall. Please have your student bring work or something to do during this time.
Sword Fighting - R4
with Tony Pender
Ages: 12 - 18
Students will learn the safe use of weapons in the re-creation of a famous swordfight from the stage, film, or television. Once they have learned how to safely use their weapon, they will memorize a short scene and create their own choreography.
Victorian Gothic Novel - R4
with Stephenie Stevens
Ages: 13 - 18
No books present Gothic better than Frankenstein, Dracula, and their Victorian ilk. We will read and discuss these novels as well as the changes in the world that made this period so prolific for this genre. Homework will primarily consist of the reading, but for a 1/2 ELA transcript credit, additional homework will be required.