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31 www.pdop.org Supervisor: Megan Ulczak, unless otherwise noted. Youth One-Day Programs special interest ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS for Youth, Tween & Teen Girls Night: Women in Games and Gaming Friday, 6:30-8:30P Sep 29 • Dec 29 • Mar 22 Celebrate women in gaming! Learn about and play games made, played by, and containing notable women. Open to all genders. Ages 7-11 Res Fee $15 - Fee $20 Location: CRC Esports Lounge Supervisor: Abby Meachum Safe@Home Saturdays, 1:30-3:00P Sep 16 • Oct 21 • Nov 18 • Dec 16 • Jan 20 • Feb 17 • Mar 16 Designed for students grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Students learn how to practice safe habits, 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: Abby Meachum Magic Class! Wednesday, Sep 27, 5:00-5:55P Monday, Oct 23, 6:45-7:40P Tuesday, Dec 19, 5:00-5:55P Wednesday, Jan 31, 6:45-7:40P Monday, Mar 11, 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 brand new tricks are taught each session! Ages 5-12 Res Fee $22 - Fee $27 Location: Stevenson Center Chess Workshop: Grades K-8 For Advanced Students Mondays, 1:00-4:00P Oct 9 • Jan 15 • Feb 19 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. 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 $45 - Fee $58 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Science of Slime Monday, Sep 25, 9:00A-12:00P and/or 1:00-4:00P Allow your child to cultivate their love of science through hands-on experimentation with non-toxic chemistry! In this workshop, students will learn the basic science behind their favorite slimy polymer and how the magic is all in the ingredients. is is not your average slime workshop; your child will walk away from the Snapology Science Lab with clear knowledge about the chemistry behind slime and clean hands! Ages 5-12 Res Fee $52 - Fee $69 Location: Dole Center- Studio 2 Fidget Spinners Monday, Oct 9, 9:00A-12:00P Fidget spinners are both fun and mesmerizing, which explains why they've become a must-have item for kids! Snapology's Fidget Spinner Workshop will teach your child how to make his or her own version of this popular toy and how to best use it in their day-to-day lives. Ages 5-12 Res Fee $52 - Fee $69 Location: Dole Center- Studio 2 Turkey Escape Snapology Wednesday, Nov 22, 9:00A-12:00P and/or 1:00-4:00P In this workshop, students and their team will have 45 minutes to discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and manipulate contraptions to complete the assigned tasks and to ultimately unlock the box to escape Snapology! Using math skills, and critical thinking skills, students will be required to work together to succeed in escaping Snapology. Ages 5-12 Res Fee $52 - Fee $69 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Snapology Robotics Friday, Nov 24, 9:00A-12:00P and/or 1:00-4:00P In this program, your student will begin to explore the world of robotics as they follow instructions to build various models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. ey will develop their linear thinking and beginner coding skills while expanding their engineering abilities and creative problem-solving skills. With a partner they will use sensors, build and utilize simple machines, explore the utility of gears and axles, and use coding and engineering design to solve practical robotic challenges. Your student will be challenged in fun ways that will captivate their interests and grow their technical skills. Ages 5-12 Res Fee $59 - Fee $76 Location: Dole Center - Studio 2 Foundational Engineering Monday, Jan 15, 9:00A-12:00P 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 Snapology's Foundational Engineering: Machines and Contraptions 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 5-12 Res Fee $52 - Fee $69 Location: Dole Center- Studio 2 Find more Teen Programs & Events on pages 92-94.

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