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Black Holes, Time Warps, Dark Matter and other Galactic Anomalies
Donna A. Dulo from NASA Ames and MIRA will discuss the many strange objects in the universe which defy the traditional laws of physics, including black holes, time warps, worm holes, dark matter, and many others. She will provide current research and photographic evidence to demonstrate the existence or possible existence of these objects, as well as several multimedia presentations and videos.
Grades: 6th - 8th
Dates: Saturday, March 3rd
Hours: 10am - noon
Location:
Teacher: Donna Dulo
Cost: $20 (
Scholarships)
Class Code: SCI003-2
RegisterBasic Rocketry
Students will learn the fundamentals of rocketry by building and launching air-powered stomp rockets. Students will learn about the parts of a rocket, flight events, aerodynamic elements of stability, and the effect of fin design.
Grades: 5th - 8th
Dates: Saturday, April 7th
Hours: 9:00am - noon
Location: MIRA Classroom & adjacent open space
Teacher: Lance Wright
Cost:
$30 (
Scholarships)
Advanced, High Power Rocketry
Students will learn about high power rocketry in a classroom environment. Students will have hands-on experience working together to build a mid-size high power rocket (I, J, or K-motor), and will learn construction techniques using epoxy, rocket design, rocket electronics, and preparing large rockets (6-9 feet tall) for launch using a pre-launch checklist. This class is intended for students with math skills, interested in a career in science or engineering. Although not an official part of the class, students may decide to attend a high power rocket launch southwest of Fresno in late May to witness the launch of the class rocket.
Grades: 8th - 12th
Dates: 5 Saturdays, April 14th - May 12th
Hours: 10:00am - noon
Location: Lyceum Classroom
Teacher: Lance Wright
Cost: $80 (
Scholarships)
How Airplanes Fly
Those magnificent flying machines! How do they stay in the air? If your child's scientific curiosity soars right along with the airplanes overhead, bring them to the Monterey Jet Center where they will learn the principles of flight from instructor Jerry Crawford, and experiment with making and flying their own paper planes.
Grades: K-6 w/Adult
Dates: April 28th
Hours: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Monterey Jet Center
Teacher: Jerry Crawford
Cost: $30 (
Scholarships)
Why do sailboats sail?
Learn the principles of sailing with instructor Jerry Crawford, and experience maneuvering a model sailboat at Lake El Estero. Everyone will have a chance to test their newly acquired skills when the Lake El Estero Regatta begins! All participants will be awarded Sailing Certificates. (note - these are model sailboats only)
Grades: K-6 w/Adult
Dates: May 5th
Hours: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: El Estero Lake, near the skateboard park and picnic tables
Teacher: Jerry Crawford
Cost: $20 (
Scholarships)
Language & Culture
Model UN
Model UN is a fun and interactive way to learn about world cultures and global issues. Through role-playing, students will bring current events to life in a simulated UN Committee meeting. Students will also learn to develop solutions to world problems and polish their public speaking, negotiations, team-building, research and writing skills as well!
Grades: 5th - 8th
Dates: Fridays, Mar 2nd - April 20th
Hours: 1-2:30pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Becky Bierman
Cost: $45 (
Scholarships)
Class Code: HUM003-1
RegisterItalian Language and Culture
Ciao! Come discover the language and culture of Italy. Learn basic Italian phrases as well as the diverse culture of Italy through games, songs, and crafts
Grades: 4th - 7th
Dates: Mondays, April 16th - May 14th
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Ariana Van Beurden
Cost: $65 (
Scholarships)
Great Books
Children will learn the shared inquiry process to analyze some great literature. Find the hidden messages hiding in wonderful short stories by noted authors.
Grades: 4th and 5th grade level readers
Dates: Tuesdays, April 17th - May 15th
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Tom Nelson
Cost: $25 (
Scholarships)
Chinese Language and Culture
"I listen and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand"
--Confucius
Chinese is one of the fastest growing foreign languages being taught in the U.S. Take a few weeks to explore this exciting language and culture with instructor Sisi Wu, and begin speaking and writing Chinese through the use of interactive activities, such as calligraphy, role playing games, and cultural activities. Students will learn the basics of communication skills as well as some of the most frequently used Chinese characters, and discover the intriguing culture, history, and local customs of China.
Grades: 4th - 7th
Dates: 5 Fridays, April 27th - May 25th
Hours: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Sisi Wu
Cost: $65 (
Scholarships)
Art
Skateboard Art Class
Students create their own art piece using a skateboard as their canvas! This popular class offers exploration in collage, acrylics, and chalk, and students walk away with a unique piece of art.
Grades: 4th - 7th
Dates: M - F, Feb 20th - 24th
Hours: 10:00am - noon
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Valerie Fern
Cost: $99 (
Scholarships)
Fashion Illustration
One of our most popular classes! Do you have dreams of becoming a fashion designer? From contemporary casual to haute couture, all fashion design begins with the first sketch. Join Patricia Lightfoot and discover how to draw designs for wardrobe and accessories. Using graphite, ink, and mixed media we will explore the world of fashion, taking a look back at legendary Hollywood costume.
Grades: 5th - 8th
Dates: Tuesdays, Feb 28th - Mar 27th
Hours: 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Patricia Lightfoot
Cost: $100 (
Scholarships)
Mobile Making
Create art in motion! Combine art and science to learn about balance, proportion, and aesthetics using found objects.
Grades: 3rd - 7th
Dates: 3 Thursdays, Mar 1st, 8th, and 15th
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Alana Puryear
Cost: $45 (
Scholarships)
Class Code: ART007-1
5-Day Art Extravaganza! (Spring Break)
Join Patricia Lightfoot for 5 days worth of intensive art! Learn a new art skill each day! Create multidimensional paper sculptures and learn basic sketching and drawing to tempt your five senses. Learn to use watercolors and create your own prints and much, much more!
Grades: 3rd - 8th
Dates: Monterey County Spring break - M - F March 19th - 23rd
Hours: 9:00am - noon
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Patricia Lightfoot
Cost: $120 (
Scholarships)
Drawing, Painting, Color, and Design Concepts (October Break)
Learn to bring your drawing, color, and design sense to higher levels of artistry with local painter Dante Rondo. In this class we will explore use of black and white media, graphite and charcoal, color media, watercolors, acrylics and pastels. Individual expression and subject matter will be encouraged. Use photographs, 3d objects, still life, and your imagination to create frame-worthy drawings and paintings!
Grades: 3rd - 8th
Dates: Monterey County Spring break - M - F March 19th - 23rd
Hours: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Dante Rondo
Cost: $120 (
Scholarships)
Wonders of Watercolor
Color is such an everyday phenomenon that we don't usually give it a lot of thought, but colors produce surprising effects, for example, in the way they mix together. Enjoy a fun introductory class in the science of color, explored through watercolor and interactive activities.
Grades: 3rd - 7th
Dates: M,T,W, Th April 2nd - April 5th
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Jane Flurry
Cost: $60 (
Scholarships)
Artists Workshop
Even Picasso was a formally trained artist! Explore drawing techniques and art media, covering use of line, tone, and composition. Develop more artistic depth by learning how to shade, contrast, and design qualities into your drawings. With a firm understanding of basic drawing and painting techniques, you can then take them to the next level!
Grades: 3rd - 8th
Dates: Wednesdays, Apr 18th - May 16th
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Dante Rondo
Cost: $100 (
Scholarships)
Art Journaling
You - unique, learning, discovering... This is a fun class to help you create your own visual diary (also known as a notebook, journal, art journal, creative journal, sketch book). Call it what you like, but in this exciting class, know that you will create a wonderful place to explore, express and explain; while and wonder; dream, ponder and play! We will use sketchbooks to paint, draw, doodle, collage, write and use our imaginations. Express yourself, learn new art techniques, and feel free about you!
Grades: 3rd - 8th
Dates: Thursdays, April 19th - May 17th
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Alana Puryear
Cost: $85 (
Scholarships)
Training
Babysitting Safety with the American Red Cross
Become certified in Babysitting Safety and CPR in this three session, 12-hour course provided by the American Red Cross. Students will gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation. Students will learn Child CPR, Infant CPR, rescue breathing, First Aid for choking or bleeding, and basic care (diapering, holding, feeding, dressing) for infants and small children. they will also get helpful tips on how to interview for a babysitting job, handle bedtime and discipline issues, and how to communication effectively with parents. The course will be fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, role-play scenarios, and lively discussions. A Babysitter's Safety Kit including first aid supplies, flashlight & emergency forms will be given to each student, along with Babysitting Safety Course and CPR certificates. A great class for new and experienced babysitters, and even for kids who take care of younger siblings!
Grades: 5th - 9th
Dates: March 9th and 10th
Hours:
Friday, 5:30pm - 8:30pm and Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Carmel Red Cross
Teacher: American Red Cross
Cost: $120 (
Scholarships)
Men in Health Care
A 2 ½ hour program for young men about the numerous career opportunities in the
many areas of healthcare, especially for bilingual young men. Come listen to a
panel of men who work in hospitals in Nursing; Occupational Therapy;
Laboratory/Microbiology; Medical Social Work; and Information Technology. Some
found their career by accident, others chose it. Why do they enjoy what they
do? What are its rewards? How much, or how little, education is required?
Grades: 9th - 12th
Dates: Saturday, April 7th
Hours: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Location: TBA
Cost: $10
How do we see what we see? What does a colorblind person see that you do
not see? What are various causes of blindness? What is an optical illusion? Go
about your daily life blindfolded for an hour and discover how much you depend
on your sight. Using models of the eyeball, Dr. Pham will show you the structure
of the eye and will demonstrate the use of intriguing pieces of equipment she
uses to diagnose eye disorders. She will explain how she treats them through
eye surgery and medicines.
Grades: 6th - 12th
Dates: Wed, April 18th
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: TBA
Teacher:
Cost: $20
Class Code: OTH003-1
Repair of Birth Defects through Plastic Surgery
Do you have an artistic eye? Are you good with your hands? Then come learn what
a Plastic Surgeon does! Some children are born with a very misshapen mouth or
lip, or a large, visible birthmark. They face major obstacles to living an
ordinary life, as do children who suffer severe burns with scars. With artistry
and fine surgical skill the Plastic Surgeon corrects many of these problems,
allowing the child to grow into a productive, happy young adult. How? Dr.
Goldberg will demonstrate with surgical equipment and/or video the surgical
approach to treating these conditions. “Before-and-after” photos will be
included.
Grades: 6th - 12th
Dates: Saturday, March 31
Hours: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: TBA
Teacher:
Cost: $20
(Scholarships)Class Code: OTH004-1
"So You Broke a Bone?" - Physical Therapy to Orthopedics
Part 1 Are you a future scientist? An athlete? A dancer? A
problem-solver? Perhaps Orthopedic Surgery is a career for you! Using models of
human bones, Dr. Meckel will explain how bones are formed, how they grow ....
and how they break. He will point out on X-rays some common injuries to bones
and demonstrate amazing things that orthopedic surgeons do to repair damaged or
broken bones, including the use of artificial mechanical parts.
Part 2 After the Orthopedic Surgeon repairs a broken bone, the patient may
need to learn how to walk again. It is the Physical Therapist who will help
restore the patient to normal function and strength by teaching techniques to
safely stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, bend and reach. Falls off a ladder, car
accidents and sports injuries are just a few reasons why people need the
assistance of Physical Therapists.
Grades: 6th - 12th
Dates: 2 Saturdays, April 14th and April 21st
Hours: 10:00am - noon
Location: TBA
Teacher:
Cost: $40
Class Code: OTH004-1
Seeing Eyes: A guide to Guide Dogs
Spend an afternoon with future guide dogs and the 4-H members who are raising them. Find out just what it takes to train these highly intelligent service dogs. Try on blackout goggles and experience the feeling of blindness while being led by a harness. Learn how to handle and groom the dogs. Meet retired Guide Dogs and new puppies in training!
Grades: Family / K-Adult
Dates: Saturday, March 31
Hours: 10am - noon
Location: The Lyceum
Teacher: Guide Dogs
Cost: $15 (
Scholarships)
Class Code: OTH005-1
K9 Search & Rescue
Would you know what to do if you got lost in the woods? Join K9 handler Nadene Torres and her K9 Search & Rescue dog Indy to learn some of the most basic and vital outdoor survival principals. We'll learn what goes into training a K9 Rescue dog, learn just what K9 rescue dogs do to track and locate survivors, and communicate their findings to their handlers. Students will each get to gear up for a demonstration of the equipment used to lift survivors out of tight spots, and watch Indy gear up as well!
Grades: Family / K-Adult
Dates: Saturday,
Hours: 10:00am - noon
Location: Lyceum
Teacher: Nadene Torres
Cost: $25 (
Scholarships)
Class Code: OTH006-1
Mounted Unit
Ever wonder how horses are used for searches for missing persons, special events, and education? Learn what special equipment is needed for police horses, and how the unit operates.
Grades: Family / K-Adult
Dates: Saturday
Hours:
Location:
Teacher:
Cost: $15 (
Scholarships)
Class Code:
Station Tour
Take a tour of the Monterey Police Station. Get a fingerprinting demonstration on how fingerprints are lifted from crime scenes. Take a print of your own thumb, and use a magnifying glass to determine which of the 3 types of fingerprints you have, then take a seat in a real police cruiser!
Grades: Family / K-Adult
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Location:
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Cost: $15 (
Scholarships)
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