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www.pdop.org 70 www.pdop.org Programs & Trips Programs & Trips teens, middle school & high school Youth Arts Youth Ceramics Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00P Jan 5-Feb 9 • Feb 23-Mar 30 Students of all skill levels will learn to develop creativity in the ceramics studio. Classes will cover hand-building techniques (scoring, coil pots, intro to the well and glazing) and wheel techniques (centering, raising, opening, pulling and glazing). Ages 7-17 Res Fee $113 - Fee $133 Location: Dole Center - Ceramics Studio Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Creative Cooking Saturdays, 9:00-12:00P or 12:30-3:30P Jan 15 • Feb 19 • Mar 12 Creative Cooking offers life skills and artwork all wrapped into one awesome class! ey are designed for students to explore their creativity in the kitchen! A different theme and recipe (or two!) will be introduced in each workshop. While the food cooks, bakes, or simmers, our little chefs will enjoy additional art and/or games. Each child will go home with their recipes to share with the entire family. Ages 5-12 Res Fee $28 - Fee $37 Location: Fox Center - Upper level Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Food through Art & Culture Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00P Jan 4-25 • Feb 1-22 • March 1-22 Join Chef Tara Humphrey of the Global Peel as she explores culture through cooking. Your child can experience a weekly hands-on cooking class from a different region of the United States. Learn history, eat dinner, and share our common story with your fellow students in the Cheney Mansion kitchen and dining room. Ages 6-12 Res Fee $78 - Fee $98 Location: Cheney Mansion Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Teen Video Game Club Saturdays, 2:15-4:15P Jan 8 • Feb 5 • Mar 5 Meet other gamers in Oak Park. Explore the history and future of video games with our huge collection of consoles and video games. Ages 11-15 Per Session: Res Fee $14 - Fee $19 Location: Dole Center Supervisor: Joe Lilly Minecraft Club Saturday, February 26, 12:00-2:00P e classic game has made its way to Oak Park. Participants can expect to collaborate their builds with others and learn new building methods. Ages 11-15 Per Session: Res Fee $21 - Fee $26 Location: Dole Center Supervisor: Joe Lilly Resin Mold Art Saturday, 12:00-3:00P Mar 12 • Mar 19 Get creative, and make your own resin casting mold and projects! Casting resin molds are used for making a specific mold or any object you'd like to replicate or display including keychains, coasters, jewelry boxes, and more. Resin is poured into the mold in order to replicate the mold's exact shape. ese Resin molds are a great way to preserve meaningful items, or to simply try a new cra. Ages 11-14 Per Session: Res Fee $21 - Fee $26 Location: Longfellow Center Supervisor: Joe Lilly D&D Adventures Saturdays, 12:00-3:00P Jan 22 • Feb 19 • Mar 19 Suit up and prepare for the most adventurous quest of your life! Battle monsters, explore magical kingdoms, and make new friends with our new Dungeon Master! Ages 10-15 Per Session: Res Fee $21 - Fee $26 Location: Longfellow Center Supervisor: Joe Lilly Safe Sitter Essentials Saturdays, 9:30A-3:00P Jan 15 • Feb 12 • Mar 12 Featuring updated curriculum from Safe Sitter Inc.! Safe Sitter prepares students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do if there's severe weather. e lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. All current health guidelines will be followed in our program by both staff and participants. Safe Sitter course content includes: Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering. Life & Business Skills: e ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays. Ages 11-15 Per Session: Res Fee $85 - Fee $105 Location: Carroll Center Supervisor: Joe Lilly Check out our Special Interest programs on pages 28-29.