Afterschool Enrichment Classes
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For more information about the classes that we offer AT SCHOOLS for Afterschool Enrichment Programs; please visit our new website:
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Classes we are currently Offering:
Babysitting Training (Red Cross authorized class) :
This course teaches 11-15 year olds how to handle emergencies, prevent accidents, and understand children’s needs at different ages. Students learn the skills every parent wants in his or her babysitter including safety, basic child care, safe play, First Aid and critical emergency action skills. This course also includes certification in Infant CPR. Students enrolled in this class must be at least 11 through 15 years of age.
Computer Keyboarding:
Take your computer or keyboarding skills to the next level! Fun and exciting games help you learn proper finger placement, learn to type without looking at your fingers, and increase your typing speed. Using the computer is a lot easier when you don’t have to hunt and peck for the keys.
Machine Sewing:
Join us to learn the basics of using a full-size sewing machine! All students learn how to use a sewing machine properly and then work on several exciting projects that they can wear, give as gifts or use with their dolls and stuffed animals. Sewing machines and all materials are provided. Previous sewing experience is not required.
Jewelry Making:
Love to wear jewelry? Why not make your own? We will have fun making jewelry projects like necklaces, earrings and bracelets! Then we go beyond the usual with some new and exciting projects. Join us and learn how to make your own beads, napkin rings, bookmarks, key chains and rings.
Webkinz:
Each student in this class receives a brand new Webkinz stuffed animal (with the tags still attached)! Now that you have one, let’s make some accessories. This wonderful class combines several of our classes—with a twist. During this session, students learn a few woodworking skills as they build a bed for their new friend, a few sewing skills so they can make a mattress and pillow, then a basic knitting stitch in order to make a blanket. Students will also learn crochet as we make a rug for beside the bed.
Macrame:
Macramé is a form of textile art that uses different kinds of knotting techniques instead of weaving or knitting. Add colorful beads to the knots and you have a beautiful wall hanging! Most children will recognize it as the knots tied in a friendship bracelet. Join us as we make bracelets, wall hangings and plant holders.
Knitting/Crochet:
Are you interested in several different types of needlework? This class shows students how to knit, crochet and weave. Students get an overview of each type of needlework and make at least one small project of each kind. Knitting isn’t just for Granny anymore. Now, with all the new yarns available, you can make so many different and interesting projects. No previous experience required. A great introductory class!
Glass Etching:
Imagine personalizing your own glassware with etchings! Choose designs from a large selection of stencils. Students learn how to apply etching solution and watch as the designs magically appear on their projects within minutes. Safety precautions are taught first.
Fabric Art:
Create wonderful wall hangings or coasters. These completed projects will look like you quilted them expertly on a sewing machine, but no sewing is involved. We will begin with a small easy coaster and then work our way into harder more complicated designs. Students will be able to chose the fabric combinations for all pieces.
