No
Adventures in Art • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Amanda Rodríguez
Come along with us as we explore different themes in art throughout the semester. The art in this class is based on the Glitterbombers Art projects and lesson plans. Although I don't guarantee glitter with every project, we'll have a great time using different mediums and learning new techniques!
Homework: None
Showcase: Yes, display
Air Dry Clay directed Arts • Ages 5-12
Instructor: Rebekah Hempel
Artsy air dry clay class, we will have some directed art projects. Lots of freedom to create and express artistic ideas.
Class Fee: $10 (cost of pack of air dry clay personal use only)
Homework: No
Showcase: Yes, display
American History with American Girls • Ages 9-12
Instructor: Ruby Shelton
Read American Girls books and study the history timeline associated with the books
Homework: Yes. Reading chapters at home to discuss in class.
Showcase: No
Beginning Choir • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Amanda Rodríguez
This is a class that will introduce the basics of group singing. Class will include partner songs and rounds with basic melodies.
Homework: No
Showcase: Yes, performance
Dance • Ages 5-9
Instructor: Marie Harris
Young dancers will be introduced to different dance styles like contemporary, hip-hop, improv, and more through engaging exercises and choreography. They'll learn body awareness, rhythm, and creative expression while building coordination and confidence.
Homework: No
Showcase: Yes, performance
Dance • Ages 9+
Instructor: Marie Harris
Students will explore a variety of styles including contemporary, hip-hop, improvisation, and more. With an emphasis on technique and artistic interpretation, dancers will develop their skills in areas such as body control, musicality, and choreography to strengthen their discipline, cooperation, and creative expression.
Each week will feature new exercises and choreography for the students to explore as we build our showcase performance through the semester. All students will have a chance to choreograph their own moves which will be incorporated into our showcase performance.
Homework: No, but students are encouraged to practice at home
Showcase: Yes, performance
Dance • Ages 12+
Instructor: Marie Harris
Students will explore a variety of styles including contemporary, hip-hop, improv, and more. With an emphasis on proper technique and artistic interpretation, dancers will refine their skills in areas such as body control, musicality, and choreography retention.
In addition to physical training, this class will provide a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts behind different dance forms. Students will analyze the origins, influences, and evolution of styles, gaining an appreciation for dance as an art form that reflects human experiences across time and cultures.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer to the world of movement, this class offers an opportunity to challenge yourself, unleash your creativity, and find joy in expressing yourself through dance. Develop discipline and confidence while you explore this artistic form of body language.
Homework: No, but students are encouraged to practice at home
Showcase: Yes, performance
Games, Games, Games • Ages 11+
Instructor: Stephanie Knol
So much learning and growth can happen while playing games! Come and play!
Homework: No
Showcase: No
Human Anatomy and Physiology • Ages 9-12
Instructor: Amanda Rodriguez
This class will study systems of the human body and how they interact with each other. Class will include readings, activities, and short videos.
Homework: Minimal. Any worksheets not completed in class should be completed before the next class meeting.
Showcase: Possible display
Intermediate Choir • Ages 8-12
Instructor: Amanda Rodríguez
This class will develop healthy techniques of singing including breath control, posture, and proper vocal cord use. Various genres of choral music will be sung.
Homework: Yes. Reviewing music throughout the week will be helpful in getting the most out of our time together.
Showcase: Yes, performance
Intro to Coding • Ages 12+
Instructor: Paul Hobbs
We'll start with Scratch to build a basic understanding of what coding means while making games and animations. Then we will dive into other coding languages to see how a little bit of code can make a simple program, calculate math problems, or solve a maze. Students can bring their own tablet, Chromebook, or laptop to work on or they can share a device at TLC. Students will need to download Scratch to their device before Day 1 of class: https://scratch.mit.edu/download
Homework: No
Showcase: Possible Display
Lego Class • 5-10
Instructor: Nina Harp
Building Lego creations
Homework: No
Showcase: Possibly, display
Little Coders • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Tricia Hobbs
We'll be using the Scratch Jr. app and other fun visual coding platforms to create games, stories, and animations. Students can bring their own tablet or Chromebook to work on or they can share a device at TLC. Students will need to download Scratch Jr. app to their device before Day 1 of class: https://www.scratchjr.org
Homework: No
Showcase: Possible display
Mindful Movement • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Michelle Frias-Rodriguez
This class gives students an opportunity to build their focus, strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Using cooperative games, music, and activities, we will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques, mind-body connection, emotions and self-calming tools in a fun and playful way. There will ocasionally be a small craft or reflective project that we will work on during our time together.
Homework: No
Showcase: No
P.E • Ages 9-11
Instructor: Anthony Rice
Children learn best through play and that’s what we plan to do in this class. We’ll play classic sports and do fun playground games.
Homework: No
Showcase: No
P.E • Ages 12+
Instructor: Anthony Rice
Children learn best through play and that’s what we plan to do in this class. We’ll play classic sports and do fun playground games.
Homework: No
Showcase: No
Sewing and Handcrafts • Ages 5-12
Instructor: Erin Lujan
We will go over basic sewing and mending skills.
Class Fee: $15
Homework: Optional
Showcase: Display
Small Business Basics • Ages 12+
Instructor: Erin Lujan
We will go over small basics and create a business plan, possibly taking some first steps.
Homework: Most likely
Showcase: Display
Spanish for Littles • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Monse Pinon
Kids will learn and practice basic Spanish conversation.
Homework: Possible homework
Showcase: Yes
STEM Adventures • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Tricia Hobbs
We’ll be having fun with hands-on STEM activities including playing dice math games, learning physics with car races and marble tracks, engineering with legos, and tackling simple chemistry experiments. We’ll read books and watch videos to learn about the underlying STEM concepts for each activity.
Homework: No
Showcase: No
Taylor Swift Class • Ages 9+
Instructor: Nina Harp
In this class we will do crafts, and explore Taylor Swift lyrics and biography. We will perform for showcase
Homework: There will be some homework. They will write their own poetry or song.
Showcase: Yes
Teens+ Book Club • Ages 12+
Instructor: Stephanie Knol
We will read a book or several books, discuss them as we read, do some fun projects and possibly have book themed party days. There may also be some writing from time to time. Book choices TBD
Class Fee: None, but students must obtain books
Homework: Yes, reading!!
Showcase: No
Theater - Acting & Performance • Ages 8+
Instructor: Anthony Rice, Stephanie Knol & Nina Harp
Students will perform a play during Showcase. They will practice working together, doing exercises and games, and get a full-on rehearsal and stage experience. We will focus on how to build characters through textual clues and imagination and experiment with different ways of being expressive. We will also work on stage presence, enunciation, and projection. Last but not least, it will be an outrageously fun learning experience!!
Homework: Yes, students should expect to memorize lines and practice their script at home.
Showcase: Yes; Students must commit to performing in Showcase
Theater Production • Ages 9+
Instructor: Stephanie Knol & Michele Mainiero
Students will work together to create and assemble a set, props, and possibly costumes for our TLC Theater performances. We may get a chance to experiment with lights and music as well.
Homework: Maybe - researching, planning, and working on projects at home as desired
Showcase: Yes - stage crew during the performances if desired
Wild Kids Science • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Ruby Shelton
We will watch Wild Kratts episodes and fill out worksheets with information from the show.
Homework: Only one animal research assignment for the final class/showcase.
Showcase: Display
You Can Eat the Flowers • Ages 8-12+
Instructor: Rebekah Hempel
Let’s explore what flowers around us are edible. Will look at plant identification, delving more into plant families and using ‘botany in a day’ as our base.
Homework: Not really; I will encourage the class to identify plants in their yard
Showcase: Display
Adventures in Art • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Amanda Rodríguez
Come along with us as we explore different themes in art throughout the semester. The art in this class is based on the Glitterbombers Art projects and lesson plans. Although I don't guarantee glitter with every project, we'll have a great time using different mediums and learning new techniques!
Homework: None
Showcase: Yes, display
Air Dry Clay directed Arts • Ages 5-12
Instructor: Rebekah Hempel
Artsy air dry clay class, we will have some directed art projects. Lots of freedom to create and express artistic ideas.
Class Fee: $10 (cost of pack of air dry clay personal use only)
Homework: No
Showcase: Yes, display
American History with American Girls • Ages 9-12
Instructor: Ruby Shelton
Read American Girls books and study the history timeline associated with the books
Homework: Yes. Reading chapters at home to discuss in class.
Showcase: No
Beginning Choir • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Amanda Rodríguez
This is a class that will introduce the basics of group singing. Class will include partner songs and rounds with basic melodies.
Homework: No
Showcase: Yes, performance
Dance • Ages 5-9
Instructor: Marie Harris
Young dancers will be introduced to different dance styles like contemporary, hip-hop, improv, and more through engaging exercises and choreography. They'll learn body awareness, rhythm, and creative expression while building coordination and confidence.
Homework: No
Showcase: Yes, performance
Dance • Ages 9+
Instructor: Marie Harris
Students will explore a variety of styles including contemporary, hip-hop, improvisation, and more. With an emphasis on technique and artistic interpretation, dancers will develop their skills in areas such as body control, musicality, and choreography to strengthen their discipline, cooperation, and creative expression.
Each week will feature new exercises and choreography for the students to explore as we build our showcase performance through the semester. All students will have a chance to choreograph their own moves which will be incorporated into our showcase performance.
Homework: No, but students are encouraged to practice at home
Showcase: Yes, performance
Dance • Ages 12+
Instructor: Marie Harris
Students will explore a variety of styles including contemporary, hip-hop, improv, and more. With an emphasis on proper technique and artistic interpretation, dancers will refine their skills in areas such as body control, musicality, and choreography retention.
In addition to physical training, this class will provide a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts behind different dance forms. Students will analyze the origins, influences, and evolution of styles, gaining an appreciation for dance as an art form that reflects human experiences across time and cultures.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer to the world of movement, this class offers an opportunity to challenge yourself, unleash your creativity, and find joy in expressing yourself through dance. Develop discipline and confidence while you explore this artistic form of body language.
Homework: No, but students are encouraged to practice at home
Showcase: Yes, performance
Games, Games, Games • Ages 11+
Instructor: Stephanie Knol
So much learning and growth can happen while playing games! Come and play!
Homework: No
Showcase: No
Human Anatomy and Physiology • Ages 9-12
Instructor: Amanda Rodriguez
This class will study systems of the human body and how they interact with each other. Class will include readings, activities, and short videos.
Homework: Minimal. Any worksheets not completed in class should be completed before the next class meeting.
Showcase: Possible display
Intermediate Choir • Ages 8-12
Instructor: Amanda Rodríguez
This class will develop healthy techniques of singing including breath control, posture, and proper vocal cord use. Various genres of choral music will be sung.
Homework: Yes. Reviewing music throughout the week will be helpful in getting the most out of our time together.
Showcase: Yes, performance
Intro to Coding • Ages 12+
Instructor: Paul Hobbs
We'll start with Scratch to build a basic understanding of what coding means while making games and animations. Then we will dive into other coding languages to see how a little bit of code can make a simple program, calculate math problems, or solve a maze. Students can bring their own tablet, Chromebook, or laptop to work on or they can share a device at TLC. Students will need to download Scratch to their device before Day 1 of class: https://scratch.mit.edu/download
Homework: No
Showcase: Possible Display
Lego Class • 5-10
Instructor: Nina Harp
Building Lego creations
Homework: No
Showcase: Possibly, display
Little Coders • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Tricia Hobbs
We'll be using the Scratch Jr. app and other fun visual coding platforms to create games, stories, and animations. Students can bring their own tablet or Chromebook to work on or they can share a device at TLC. Students will need to download Scratch Jr. app to their device before Day 1 of class: https://www.scratchjr.org
Homework: No
Showcase: Possible display
Mindful Movement • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Michelle Frias-Rodriguez
This class gives students an opportunity to build their focus, strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Using cooperative games, music, and activities, we will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques, mind-body connection, emotions and self-calming tools in a fun and playful way. There will ocasionally be a small craft or reflective project that we will work on during our time together.
Homework: No
Showcase: No
P.E • Ages 9-11
Instructor: Anthony Rice
Children learn best through play and that’s what we plan to do in this class. We’ll play classic sports and do fun playground games.
Homework: No
Showcase: No
P.E • Ages 12+
Instructor: Anthony Rice
Children learn best through play and that’s what we plan to do in this class. We’ll play classic sports and do fun playground games.
Homework: No
Showcase: No
Sewing and Handcrafts • Ages 5-12
Instructor: Erin Lujan
We will go over basic sewing and mending skills.
Class Fee: $15
Homework: Optional
Showcase: Display
Small Business Basics • Ages 12+
Instructor: Erin Lujan
We will go over small basics and create a business plan, possibly taking some first steps.
Homework: Most likely
Showcase: Display
Spanish for Littles • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Monse Pinon
Kids will learn and practice basic Spanish conversation.
Homework: Possible homework
Showcase: Yes
STEM Adventures • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Tricia Hobbs
We’ll be having fun with hands-on STEM activities including playing dice math games, learning physics with car races and marble tracks, engineering with legos, and tackling simple chemistry experiments. We’ll read books and watch videos to learn about the underlying STEM concepts for each activity.
Homework: No
Showcase: No
Taylor Swift Class • Ages 9+
Instructor: Nina Harp
In this class we will do crafts, and explore Taylor Swift lyrics and biography. We will perform for showcase
Homework: There will be some homework. They will write their own poetry or song.
Showcase: Yes
Teens+ Book Club • Ages 12+
Instructor: Stephanie Knol
We will read a book or several books, discuss them as we read, do some fun projects and possibly have book themed party days. There may also be some writing from time to time. Book choices TBD
Class Fee: None, but students must obtain books
Homework: Yes, reading!!
Showcase: No
Theater - Acting & Performance • Ages 8+
Instructor: Anthony Rice, Stephanie Knol & Nina Harp
Students will perform a play during Showcase. They will practice working together, doing exercises and games, and get a full-on rehearsal and stage experience. We will focus on how to build characters through textual clues and imagination and experiment with different ways of being expressive. We will also work on stage presence, enunciation, and projection. Last but not least, it will be an outrageously fun learning experience!!
Homework: Yes, students should expect to memorize lines and practice their script at home.
Showcase: Yes; Students must commit to performing in Showcase
Theater Production • Ages 9+
Instructor: Stephanie Knol & Michele Mainiero
Students will work together to create and assemble a set, props, and possibly costumes for our TLC Theater performances. We may get a chance to experiment with lights and music as well.
Homework: Maybe - researching, planning, and working on projects at home as desired
Showcase: Yes - stage crew during the performances if desired
Wild Kids Science • Ages 5-8
Instructor: Ruby Shelton
We will watch Wild Kratts episodes and fill out worksheets with information from the show.
Homework: Only one animal research assignment for the final class/showcase.
Showcase: Display
You Can Eat the Flowers • Ages 8-12+
Instructor: Rebekah Hempel
Let’s explore what flowers around us are edible. Will look at plant identification, delving more into plant families and using ‘botany in a day’ as our base.
Homework: Not really; I will encourage the class to identify plants in their yard
Showcase: Display
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