Youth General Interest Reading Laboratory
Become a great reader in the Reading Laboratory! This class focuses on reading comprehension and fluency. Students will learn the explicit reading strategies of: questioning, predicting, connections, inferring, summarizing and synthesizing through the use of fun and engaging reading selections. Every student will gain the skills and tools needed to improve their grades and increase standardized test scores. Most importantly it will teach each child that reading can be incredibly fun and rewarding throughout his/her whole life. The first class will be held at the William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center located at 901 31st Street. No class February 20 and March 26. Age:
6 - 11 years Date m/M: 5/15
Location: Interpretive Center/Lincoln Center Instructor: Michael Peterson Class #
Day Time $R/NR
311090-01 1/23 - 2/27 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm $107/$160 311090-02 3/5 - 4/9 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm $107/$160 311090-03 4/16 - 5/14 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm $107/$160
Fear writing no longer! This class is designed to give students the skills needed to become successful writers in an engaging and exciting setting. Utilizing the Six-Traits writing technique, students will be guided through the writing process in multiple genres. Students will be given the tools they need to improve their grades and increase standardized test scores. Each class will allow for one- on-one instruction as well as whole-group feedback. The first class will be held at the William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center located at 901 31st Street. No class February 20 and March 26. Age:
Writer’s Workshop 6 - 11 years Date m/M: 5/15
Location: Interpretive Center/Lincoln Center Instructor:Michael Peterson Class #
Day Time $R/NR
311091-01 1/23 - 2/27 M 6:00 - 7:00 pm $107/$160 311091-02 3/5 - 4/9 M 6:00 - 7:00 pm $107/$160 311091-03 4/16 - 5/14 M 6:00 - 7:00 pm $107/$160
INature Photojournalism n a perfect match of writing and photography, this course teaches
you to have a “photographic eye” and a writing style that is equally artistic. You will be writing poetry, stories, and nonfiction expository papers to accompany the pictures you take on “nature photo shoots.” You will then combine these to create beautifully published articles worthy of National Geographic. The first class will be held at the William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center located at 901 31st Street. Please bring your camera to the first class. No class February 20 and March 26. Age:
6 - 11 years Date m/M:
Location: Interpretive Center/Lincoln Center Instructor: Michael Peterson Class #
Day Time 5/15 $R/NR
311092-01 1/23 - 2/27 M 4:00 - 5:00 pm $107/$160 311092-02 3/5 - 4/9 M 4:00 - 5:00 pm $107/$160 311092-03 4/16 - 5/14 M 4:00 - 5:00 pm $107/$160
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YOUTH CULTURAL ARTS Young Rembrandts Drawing
Learn new lessons each session in a variety of subjects: animals, action, still life, landscape and cartoons. This delightful program combines young Rembrandts’ innovative drawing method with light- hearted subjects that engage kids’ sense of humor and vivid imaginations. Age
m/M: Date Checkmate Chess!
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills and creativity. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class consists of fun, interactive teaching and guided practice time. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome and can get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. There will also be a chess competition with prizes! Age:
Location: Lincoln Center Class #
5 - 12 years Date
m/M: Day Time 5/12
Instructor: Chess Scholars $R/NR
311070-01 1/23 - 2/27 M 6:30 - 7:30 pm $90/$135 311070-02 4/9 - 5/14 M 6:30 - 7:30 pm $90/$135
Winter & Spring Break Chess Scholars Camp
Camp is designed for both beginners and experienced young players. All participants learn cool new strategies at the appropriate level from a renowned Chess Scholars coach. Each class consists of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. There will also be a chess competition with prizes! Each camper takes home a chess set and an award. Please bring your own snack. Age:
Location: Lincoln Center Class #
6 - 13 years Date
m/M: Day 5/20
Instructor: Chess Scholars Time
$R/NR
211019-01 12/26 - 12/30 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $179/$268 311071-02 3/26 - 3/30 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $179/$268
6 - 12 years 6/18
Location: Lincoln Center Class #
Day Time
Instructor: Young Rembrandts $R/NR
310055-01 1/14 - 2/18 SA 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $64/$96 310055-02 3/10 - 3/31 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am 310055-03 4/14 - 5/19 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am
$43/$64 $64/$96
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