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37 www.pdop.org Find more Teen Programs & Events on page 90. Supervisor: Megan Ulczak, unless otherwise noted. Youth Series Programs special interest SERIES PROGRAMS Chess Scholars Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30P Apr 11-May 16 • Jul 11-Aug 15 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 $105 - Fee $125 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 The STEAM ZONE Wednesdays, Apr 12-May 17, 6:30-7:30P ursdays, Jul 6-Aug 10, 6:30-7:30P is exciting 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 5-11 (Open to Grades K-5) Res Fee $121 - Fee $141 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Discovering Dinosaurs Saturdays, Apr 8-May 13, 10:00-11:00A How is a Tyrannosaurs Rex different from a Triceratops? Is it just in their physical characteristics or is it also what they ate and when they lived? In Discovering Dinosaurs, your little paleontologists will explore what dinosaurs ate and when they lived while constructing their very own dinosaur model out of DUPLO™ blocks. rough stories, building, and games, your little learners will be busy exploring the prehistoric world while gaining critical social and developmental skills without even realizing it! Ages 4-5 Res Fee $109 - Fee $129 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Intermediate Engineering ursdays, Apr 6-May 11, 6:00-7:00P In Snapology's Intermediate Engineers program children will build super-cool models that use gears, axles and levers. Students will 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 2 Snapology Junior Camp Saturdays, Jun 10-Jul 15 or Jul 22-Aug 26 10:00-11:30A Send your little learner to explore all about animals, dinosaurs, shapes, and colors with us! In this program, students will travel back in time to explore an earth-filled with stegosauruses, tyrannosauruses, and raptors. Students will also learn about animal habitats and why an animal's home is important for survival. Along the way, we will reinforce primary and secondary colors, shapes, and how to count the things we are playing with. rough stories, games, and building with LEGO® DUPLO® blocks, your little learner will be busy exploring the history of biomes on Earth while gaining critical social, emotional, and developmental skills without even realizing it! Ages 3-5 Res Fee $164 - Fee $184 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Youth Video Game Club Saturdays, 4:15-6:15P Apr 1 • May 6 • Jun 3 • Jul 8 • Aug 5 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. Come and explore new games and meet other gamers! Ages 7-11 Res Fee $15 - Fee $20 Location: Dole Center - CRC starting in June Supervisor: TJ Eichwald Safe@Home Saturdays, 1:30-3:00P Apr 15 • May 20 • Jun 17 • Jul 15 • Aug 19 Designed for students grades 4- 6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Students will learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangerous situations such as power failures or weather emergencies. is program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Ages 8-10 Res Fee $50 - Fee $55 Location: Fox Center Supervisor: TJ Eichwald

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