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INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Youth EnrichmentFALL 2015
TRiFUN LEARNING!
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EXTRA CARE! Your student(s) can attend Spartan Kids Care after class for only $14 a day. See
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Brain Builders
Chess (Grades K-5)Learning chess helps children develop math skills, self-confidence, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. In Schoolhouse Chess your child will be continually learning new skills on the road to becoming your familys chess champion! Mad Sciences unique learning method uses comic books and engaging characters to bring chess pieces (and personalities) to life. Learn chess in a fun, kid-friendly way.Instructor: Mad Science
Hilltop Elementary SchoolTuesday, Oct. 6-Nov. 10 3:45-5:15 p.m.#3115-F15HT 6 Sessions-$79
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolMonday, Oct. 5-Nov.9 3:45-5:15 p.m.#3115-F15PB 6 Sessions-$79
Chess (Grades K-5)Chess is a great game for having fun, meeting new people and building your strategic thinking skills. Our program at Salem Hills has been very successful and we hope you can join us again this fall as we teach skills to all skill levels. Instructor: Bill Heineman
Salem Hills Elementary (Grades 1-5)Friday, Oct. 23-Dec. 18 3:45-5 p.m.
(No Class Nov. 27 and Dec. 4)#3114-F15SH 9 Sessions-$90
Minecraft Game Designer (Grades 3-5)Dont just play Minecraft! Turn Minecraft from a game into a visual learning tool! This course introduces students to a whole new world of possibilities in Minecraft. This class has a strong emphasis on creativity, exploration and cooperative learning experiences. Students will be able to take their custom worlds home on a flash drive, and will be able to continue to develop these worlds on their home computers. Instructor: Computer Explorers
Hilltop Elementary SchoolThursday, Oct. 8-Nov. 5 3:45-5:15 p.m.(no class October 15) #3112-F15HT 4 Sessions-$70
Pine BendTuesday, Oct. 6-27 3:45-5:15 p.m.#3112-F15PB 4 Sessions-$70
Salem Hills ElementaryWednesday, Oct. 7-28 3:45-5:15 p.m.#3112-F15SH 4 Sessions-$70
Intro to Coding: Superheros (Grades K-3)Create YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME! Students as young as 5 years old can create their own platform video games in this cool class! Choose your storyline with popular super heroes as you stars; add challenges and levels of difficulty, then share by email or post on the web to challenge family and friends. Game will be in an animated flash format, viewable in most internet browsers. Bring a jump drive to the last day of class or files can be emailed to parents.Instructor: Computer Explorers
Salem Hills ElementaryMonday, Sept. 28-Oct. 19 3:45-5:15 p.m.#3110-F15SH 4 Sessions-$70
NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers (Grades 1-6)Our program was designed in conjunction with NASA scientists. Mad Science brings you the excitement and wonder of space. This program takes children on a voyage of planetary discovery. We offer unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun educational take-home materials. This is an experience that is truly out of this world! Classes include: Planets & Moons, Rocket Science, Sun & Stars, and Space Travel.Instructor: Mad Science
Hilltop ElementaryTuesday, Oct. 13-Nov. 3 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3113-F15HT 4 Sessions-$61
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolMonday, Oct. 12-Nov. 2 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3113-F15PB 4 Sessions-$61
Salem Hills ElementaryThursday, Nov. 19-Dec. 17 3:45-4:45 p.m.(No class Nov. 26) #3113-F15SH 4 Sessions-$61
Spanish (Grades 1-5)Students are taught in a theme-based, successive language program. Each week, we introduce a new set of vocabulary and verb pairings. Reinforced through games, song, dance, and stories, we encourage your childs natural abilities to learn a second language with success!Instructor: Language Sprout
Hilltop ElementaryMonday, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3111-F15HT 8 Sessions-$80
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolThursday, Oct. 22-Dec. 17 3:45-4:45 p.m.(No class Nov. 26) #3111-F15PB 8 Sessions-$80
Salem Hills ElementaryTuesday, Oct. 27-Dec. 15 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3111-F15SH 8 Sessions-$80
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Imagine & Design
Candy Crafts (Grades K-5)Come and join us as we create art out of candy and other sweet art supplies! The art materials of choice will be frosting, gummy bears, gumdrops, marshmallows and other candy treats along with clay and paint. We will create a candy kaleidoscope, winter wonderland scene, a jumbo piece of candy and more in this extremely yummy class.Instructor: Kidcreate Studio
Hilltop ElementaryMonday, Nov. 23-Dec. 14 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3413-F15HT 4 Sessions-$57
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolTuesday, Nov. 24-Dec. 15 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3413-F15PB 4 Sessions-$57
Salem Hills ElementaryWednesday, Nov. 25-Dec. 16 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3413-F15SH 4 Sessions-$57
Glow-in-the-Dark Art (5-12 year)These projects will ROCK your childs world long after the lights go out at night. You guessed it, all the project we create in this class will glow-in-the-dark! How cool is that?!?!?! We will be working with a variety of different art supplies including clay, paint and other luminescent materials to create masterpieces your child will be ready to show off in the dark!Instructor: Kidcreate Studio
Hilltop ElementaryMonday, Oct. 19-Nov. 9 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3412-F15HT 4 Sessions-$56
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolTuesday, Oct. 20-Nov. 10 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3412-F15PB 4 Sessions-$56
Salem Hills ElementaryWednesday, Oct. 21-Nov. 11 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3412-F15SH 4 Sessions-$56
LEGO Minecraft Art Class (Grades K-5)LEGO and Minecraft what an amazing combination! In this class, the kids will create multiple projects inspired by Creepers, the popular Minecraft characters. We will use air-dry clay, paint and LEGO bricks to create these explosive masterpieces.Instructor: Kidcreate Studio
Hilltop ElementaryFriday, Oct. 2 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3410-F15HT 1 Session-$22
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolWednesday, Oct. 7 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3410-F15PB 1 Session-$22
Salem Hills ElementaryThursday, Oct. 8 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3410-F15SH 1 Session-$22
Masters on Canvas (Grades 1-5)In this class, we will be inspired by art created by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Henry Matisse and Pablo Picasso. We will recreate famous works of art like Van Goghs Sunflowers, Monets Water Lilies, Matisses The Flight of Icarus and many others, all on real canvas boards. Make room on your walls! Your child is going to be very proud of these masterpieces!Instructor: Kidcreate Studio
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolTuesday, Sept. 22-Oct. 13 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3411-F15PB 4 Sessions-$56
Salem Hills ElementaryMonday, Sept. 21-Oct. 12 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3411-F15SH 4 Sessions-$56
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Health & SafetyOlaf Bobble Head Art Class(Grades K-5)Your kids will love this project! Well create Olaf bobble heads out of Model Magic clay. Sign up early for this one; its going to fill up fast!Instructor: Kidcreate Studio
Hilltop Elementary SchoolThursday, Dec. 10 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3415-F15HT 1 Session-$22
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolThursday, Dec. 3 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3415-F15PB 1 Session-$22
Salem Hills ElementaryThursday, Dec. 17 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3415-F15SH 1 Session-$22
Star Wars-R2D2 (5-12 years)Obi Wan Kenobi and Anakin would be proud of the Star War masterpiece your young Jedi will create in this class. The kids will be constructing their own mini R2D2 out of Model Magic clay. Leave the light sabers at home our creativity will be our weapon of choice. May the force be with you! The new Star Wars movie is due out in theaters mid-December!Instructor: Kidcreate Studio
Hilltop Elementary SchoolMonday, Nov. 16 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3416-F15HT 1 Session-$22
Pine Bend Elementary SchoolTuesday, Nov. 17 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3416-F15PB 1 Session-$22
Salem Hills ElementaryWednesday, Nov. 18 3:45-4:45 p.m.#3416-F15SH 1 Session-$22
Certified Babysitters Training (Ages 11+)This course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Youth will learn skills in four core areas: leadership and professionalism, safety, basic care for infants and children and first aid. Instructor: Deb Gutzman
IGH Middle School Friday, Oct. 9 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. #3203-F15 1 Session-$80
Safekids 101 (Ages 10+)Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home and in the CommunitySafe Kids 101 helps kids with the next step in independence and helps parents rest in the knowledge that this course will help their child stay safe at home and in the community. This DVD program includes a student workbook and hands-on activities providing a superior program that students love and parents appreciate. For full course detials go to tridistrict.thatscommunityed.com.Instructor: Deb Gutzman
IGH Middle School Monday, Jan. 18 12-2:30 p.m. #3205-F15 1 Session-$28
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Performing Arts
Combo Dance Class (Grades K-5)Gain confidence, flexibility and coordination while strengthening teamwork and creating many fun memories. Students will work Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and Tumbling skills. Great for the student that wants to try out a few types of dance to see what they like!Instructor: Short Dance Studio
Short Dance StudioTuesday, Sept. 29-Nov. 3 6:30-7:30pm#3711-F15 6 Sessions-$85
Dancing Through the Decades(Grades K-5)Students will get to experience dance and music from the past decades. Fun videos, music and dance moves will be explored from various decades throughout history. From
