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29 www.pdop.org Youth One-Day & Series Programs special interest & events Youth Video Game Club Saturdays, 12:00-2:00P Sep 4 • Oct 2 • Nov 6 • Dec 4 Does your child love video games but wants to know what exists past Minecra and Mario Bros.? Send them to Game Club. Every month, we bring in a wide assortment of games and consoles new and old for elementary aged kids. It's a way to try new games and meet other kid gamers. Ages 7-10 Per Session: Res Fee $13 - Fee $18 Location: Fox Center Supervisor: Lucie Harrison S.T.E.A.M. Grades K-5 ursdays, 6:30-7:30P Sep 16-Oct 21 or Nov 4-Dec 16 is exciting new program from Aerschool Enrichment Solutions brings together elements of science, art, and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary! Ages 6-12 Res Fee $114 - Fee $134 Location: Austin Gardens Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Chess Scholars Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30P Sep 21-Oct 26 or Nov 9-Dec 14 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. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. Ages 5-12 Res Fee $96 - Fee $116 Location: Andersen Center Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Magic Class! Monday, Sep 27, 6:45-7:40P or Wednesday, Nov 10, 5:00-5:55P Have a magical time with professional magician Gary Kantor. Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. Tricks are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and you can sign up for this class again and again since new tricks are taught each session! Ages 5-12 Res Fee $20 - Fee $25 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 and Multipurpose Room Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Sign Language Classes Wednesdays, Oct 6-Nov 10, 7:00-8:00P American Sign Language is recognized as an official language with its own unique grammar rules, idioms and syntax. In this six-week class, you'll learn the manual alphabet, basic ASL signs and phrases and also gain insight into Deaf culture and the history of Deaf education in America. Join us for a program developed and lead by our skilled instructor to build your knowledge, increase your skills, and conversational fluency. is class is open to anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. Ages 10+ Res Fee $21 - Fee $26 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Chess Workshop Monday, Oct 11, 1:00-4:00P is workshop is designed for players who already know the basic Chess moves. e workshop will include fun, interactive learning as well as a mini- tournament. Please bring your own snack. Ages 5-12 Res Fee $43 - Fee $56 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Foundational Engineering: Machines & Contraptions Saturdays, Oct 16-Nov 20, 10:00-11:00A Does your little learner love to tinker and create new things, or are they the kind of learner who likes to break things apart to see what's inside? If so, they're going to love this Snapology's program! is program gives your student the tools they need to understand mechanical movement and the importance of simple machines. ey will see these moving parts up-close as they follow instructions to build various machines and contraptions, then use the models to develop new design ideas, test out physics concepts, and even play games with their partners and classmates. Whether they are the creative-constructive type or prefer the inquisitive-deconstructive way of learning, this program is sure to spark their engineering interests! Ages 5-8 Res Fee $109 - Fee $129 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Intermediate Engineers Wednesdays, Nov 3-Dec 8, 6:30-7:30P In Snapology's Intermediate Engineers program, children will build super-cool models that use gears, axles, and levers. Students work in teams under guided instruction to build a different model each week. During most weeks, the children will also have additional time to participate in creative building. Ages 8-12 Res Fee $109 - Fee $129 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Check out our Teens, Middle School and High School programs on page 74.