Fall Enrichment Workshops

Monday:

Yoga- Monday 2:30-3:30
Visiting Instructor-Abigail Davies

Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It consists of Ancient Theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection. Yoga is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. People practice Yoga to feel fitter, be more energetic, and be happier and peaceful. Limit 12 students.

International Dance Workshop- 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Kristal Williams

This class is a fun mix of cultural dances from all over the world. From the Hawaiian Hula, to Latin Cumbia, to the Chinese Fan dance and contemporary "hip-hop", the students will be learning a variety of styles. Dancing can teach kids about the world and encourages the physical, and creative development of each child. No prior dance experience needed! Limit 12 students.

Scrapbooking- 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Amanda Sorensen

Students will learn new and creative ways to display memories in a scrapbook. They will have the opportunity to share ideas with classmates and will learn how to chronologically organize photos and memorabilia.Beginning 1/28, Limit 12 students.

Tuesday:

Playmaking-3:30-4:30
Instructor: Nicole Fafalios

Playmaking is a chance to collaborate with other students to create an original play. In the first half of the class the piece will come together through improvisation, movement activities, scene work, poetry, and script writing. Students will learn the importance of working together and have a blast while doing so. The second half of playmaking is devoted to rehearsing the original piece. We will have a mini performance in March at the family dinner and a full performance in May. Limit 15 students.

Book Club - 3:30-5:00
Instructor: Mrs. Ellard

Book club is a chance for you to learn about different books and authors from Mrs. Ellard and other students. This is also a chance to tell other book lovers about the books you have read and loved! Limit 15 students.

Poetry Writing - 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Danielle Murphy

Students will create poetry through real life experiences, emotions and everyday inspirations. They will learn techniques of poetry writing and incorporate multiple forms of art and use different creative methods to help make each poem their own. Five poems will be written per student using different forms of poetry and will be put together to create a book of poetry. Some will include observing nature, studying old photographs, drawing/sketching, and looking at famous paintings and other artwork throughout history. Limit 15 students.

Wednesday:

Game Building Workshop - 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Build-It-Yourself

Want to make your own video game? If you want to be a hot-shot game designer, this is a good place to start. Specify the game storyline, strategy and logic. Design graphics for dragons, heroes, pirates and other whacky characters. Lay out fantasy settings. Record outrageous sound effects. Integrate all the components. Test the game with your friends and then post it on the Web for the world to play.

Let the games begin!
Beginning 1/23, Limit 15 students. Open to 7th and 8th grade Students. If the class limit is not filled this workshop will open to 6th grade students.

Many Voice One Song: Belmont/Uganda United - 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Beth Bosworth

This class will encourage students' to look closely at the daily life of their peers in another country and at their world. They will learn to observe and write about these observations in letters of correspondence to students in the Namugongo Fund for Special Children. Students will become familiar with another country, its challenges**, its politics and its people. They will form a personal connection with a student from a culture very different from their own and potentially continue the correspondence after the class ends.
Beginning 1/16, Limit: 20 Students

** Please note that all students who will participate will be required to have parental consent. Please see attached permission slip.

Thursday:

Middle School Model UN - 2:30-3:30
Coordinator: Dave Marcus

This past December nine Chen-Ex students participated in the Boston area at the Regional Model UN Conference. The students choose countries that they represented. They worked in groups researching their countries policy on topics that the real UN is dealing with today. Chen-Ex will represent in a conference at Bentley College on March 3rd, 2008
Open to 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

Clay-Hand Building - 3:30-4:30
Visiting Artisit: Bianca Walther

Learn basic hand building skills and create your own individual masterpiece! You will learn skills such as pinch technique, coil technique, and slab building technique. You will also get to choose from a variety of glazes to add pizzazz to your unique creation.Beginning 1/24

Improv-3:30-4:30
Instructor: Nicole Fafalios

This year Chen-Ex will be offering an improvisation class. You can look forward to fun and creative improv games. There is a performance element for all those interested in showcasing the skills that have been taught over the eight-week course. Learn to think on your feet and to become an active listener, and have fun while doing it! Continuing 1/17
Limit 15 students

Friday:

Jewelry Making II- 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Ana Rasetti-Pacios

This workshop will be a more complex and detailed Jewelry class where the students will learn to make jewelry from scratch by designing and making his/her own beads and working with wire. The class will be able to make original pieces, such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and hairclips.Beginning 1/25, Limit 15 students.

Animation- 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Jeff Fletcher

Learn to make your own animation using a film camera, drawing. storyboards and other classic techniques, as well as other techniques like character creation and flipbooks. And watch your creations come to life!