AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
Games & Fun
Magic & Mystery!
How do magicians pull rabbits out of hats? How do they make them disappear again? This class is an introduction to the secrets and techniques used in magic tricks, not to mention a fun learning experience. Children will use a variety of normal household items such as cards, coins, cups & balls, rope and paper. They will learn tricks that are easy to do but which fool people every time! Children will learn the acting, speaking, comedy, and memorization skills essential to the magician's performance, all while building self-esteem! At the end of the session, each child will present a trick that they have mastered in a close-up gallery for parents and friends.
Andrew Mysterious
The Enrichment Centers is delighted to have as one of its staff members the dapper, dashing, British magician and educator ANDREW MYSTERIOUS! Andrew uses the art and craft of magic to teach and motivate young people of all ages. A skilled sleight-of-hand artist —charismatic, as well— Andrew Mysterious engages, charms, delights, amazes, and captures the interest and attention of students — no matter their course of study! Mr. Mysterious currently teaches a variety of lessons at The Enrichment Centers, including magic, science, and public speaking.
Chess
The heat of battle, the mental strain, the fear of defeat! No, not hand-to-hand combat, it is chess! This course will introduce students to the love of the game and the ins and outs of classic chess strategies. More advanced instruction is also available.
Human Board Games
In this unique class, students become a human board game as the pieces of the game. What does this mean, you might ask? Students learn about game playing, collaboration, and strategy from the inside out. We create a life-size version of many different board games such Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Battleship and Sorry (For ages 5 and up).
Games, Games, Games!
Everyone loves to have fun, and some of the most fun games can help develop various skills and talents. In this program, students will learn and play fun and educational games that can improve Visual Processing, Memory, Logic, Reasoning and more!
Game Design
From concept to finished product, learn what it takes to create a game. Students will study the elements of some of their favorite games and apply those concepts to creating a playable, original game. They will learn about game mechanics, play testing, art, production, prototyping, and publishing.
Crochet
Crocheting is an art from that has been around for thousands of years and many useful and beautiful things can be made from crocheting. In this class you will learn to chain and the single crochet stitch and some of the many patterns that can be made from just these two basics. Then expand your knowledge to double and triple crochet and be able to make handbags, afghans, beautiful edgings, or any crochet project that you would like to make.
Crazy Quilting
Crazy Quilting is fun and puts to good use scraps of fabric too big to throw away and too small to make another item. Learn a modern twist of an art form that has been around since the Victorian Days. You will start by making several small items, and learn how to apply this technique to be used as a decoration, make a pillow top, or even start a quilt. Crazy quilting can also be used to trim clothing (patch pockets) or use like fabric to make clothing (vest).
The game of bridge
If you like math or logic puzzles, you will love to play bridge. It is a game that always has something new to learn and always a challenge. Learn the basic rules of the game, how to score, as well as the bidding and the play of the hand. It can be a social game when four of you get together or you can play on line with people around the world.
Knitting
Learn how to knit! Hand knit items are admired by everyone and always make great gifts, not to mention one of a kind item for yourself. This is a class for the true beginner to learn the basics of casting on and the knit stitch, while you knit a draw-string bag. An added bonus is making the twisted drawstring and adding fringe. The next project will be a hat as you learn the purl stitch and how to increase and decrease. Then with the guidance of the instructor pick out a pattern of your choice to match your level of skill.
Cuisine Kings and Queens: Basic Cooking Class
In this scrumptious class, kids will tantalize their taste buds, practice their math skills, and maybe even learn to cook dinner! Students will learn basic cooking techniques, broaden their palates, and gain the confidence to experiment with their own creations through hands-on experience. The emphasis is on learning that cooking is a lot of fun! They will learn math through measuring, as well as nutrition, inquiry based science learning, and cooperation skills. Some possible foods include: cookies, rice, muffins, mini-quiches, risotto, quesadillas and more. Specialized classes in French, Tex-Mex and Asian cooking can also be arranged.
If you don't see what you're looking for, we would be happy to customize a class to suit your students' interests and needs.
Contact us to bring our programs to your school
Please feel free to email us or call at (301) 229-8000 for further information. We look forward to hearing from you!