Enrichment and Education

Animals! Animals! Animals!
Paul McCormack           

Come meet, see, and touch some animal friends. Week one will have some feathered and fuzzy friends, to be followed up the next week with Terrific Turtles.  Week Three will slither in with Snakes Alive, and for the Grand Finale we'll find out What's for Lunch...for the critters.   Otherwise called, come to the Feeding Frenzy!

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Bricks 4 Kidz: EngineeringAdventures
Gene Blair, Bricks 4 Kidz

So you want to be an engineer or architect?  Well what are you waiting for?  This is your chance!  Join us as we put our engineering skills to the test to build bridges, buildings, vehicles and more.  We’ll learn about different types of careers for you to explore.  Do you like to design cities?  You might become an urban architect one day!  Do you want to build bridges?  Then civil engineering might be the job for you!  Want to design the next cool electric car?  Then you may be destined to become an automotive or mechanical engineer!  Come experience engineering adventures with us!

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Crafty Kids
Stephanie Wolff

This Super Saturday program is all about hands-on crafts for kids who prefer more physical forms of art.  Craft projects include papier-mache, recycled materials creations, tissue paper, and much more!  Each Saturday, your child will enjoy creative adventures that will spark their natural curiosity and develop their own journey of exploration and discovery.

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Fun With Foods
Elisabeth Seymour

Get creative in the kitchen with fun foods that will excite your imagination and make your tongue say "Yum!"  Each week learn basic kitchen etiquette and food prep as you explore a combination of healthy and sweet recipes for fun-themed snacks.

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Gymnastics
Gym America on Wheels     

This activity offers the opportunity to learn beginning gymnastics skills. Participants will practice tumbling and other floor routine skills while improving balance, coordination and strength.  The balance beam and the uneven bars will be introduced as well.  Please wear comfortable clothing.

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Little Tigers Tae Kwon Do
Camille Bauer

Little Tigers is designed to explore and develop body awareness, flexibility and coordination.  The program utilizes tested and proven methods to increase attention spans, focus and physical control in young bodies.  Children will gain an understanding of balance and strength while concentrating on the importance of being physically fit.  Specially designed activities and exercises will teach priceless life lessons of integrity and discipline, and personal safety.

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Mad Science
Mad Science of Detroit
 Each workshop is an interactive, age-appropriate exploration of a specific science topic.  From air, our animal friends and butterflies to water, weather and worms, each themed program is designed to captivate the curious nature of young children.  Students enjoy engaging demonstrations, perform simple experiments and will discover how science can help us better understand the world around us!  In each class, children are encouraged to give science a try. The Jr. Scientists even get to take home their science experiment to continue the learning all week long!

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Music Exploration
Kellie McInchak

This class will include singing, movement, and instrument playing as well as imaginative music games.  As a special treat, we'll learn a new "Hello" song with American Sign Language!  Each class will be tailored to meet the specific age group.

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Sports Sampler
Jeremy Hodges 

This PreK and K sports class will introduce a variety of age appropriate exciting games and activities. There will be some minor work on skills, but the majority of the time will be learning through play.  You won’t want them to miss the non-stop excitement!  Each week a new theme is featured and will teach new activities for the whole family to enjoy!  There will be a variety of challenges that will keep everyone moving and having fun!

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Young Yogis
Breathe Yoga           

Developing strong bodies and calm minds, this energizing class for young yogis introduces children to the many benefits of yoga and lays the foundation for developing a lifelong practice for ongoing well-being.  Through creative, flowing sequences, playful yoga games, and soothing relaxation techniques, kids will build balance, flexibility, and self-esteem in a non-competitive setting, which in turn promotes a valuable sense of community and compassion towards others. Boys and girls will need their own mat for class.

Animals! Animals! Animals!
Paul McCormack     

Come meet, see, and touch some animal friends. Week one will have some feathered and fuzzy friends, to be followed up the next week with Terrific Turtles.  Week Three will slither in with Snakes Alive, and for the Grand Finale we'll find out What's for Lunch...for the critters.   Otherwise called, come to the Feeding Frenzy!

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Balloon Sculptures & Juggling Fun
Jeff Boyer           

Learn the basics of juggling moves so you can be the life of the party!  You will be provided with bean bags, which you will get to keep!  You will learn to make dogs, swords, hats, and other colorful balloon sculptures.  Who knows – you may even make some money at parties with your new skills!

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Bricks 4 Kidz: Construction Craze
Gene Blair, Bricks 4 Kidz           

So you want to be an engineer or architect?  Well what are you waiting for?  This is your chance!  Join us as we put our engineering skills to the test to build bridges, buildings, vehicles and more.  We’ll learn about different types of careers for you to explore.  Do you like to design cities?  You might become an urban architect one day!  Do you want to build bridges?  Then civil engineering might be the job for you!  Want to design the next cool electric car?  Then you may be destined to become an automotive or mechanical engineer!  Come experience engineering adventures with us!

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Comedy Improv
Jeff Boyer           

Participants will learn impromptu acting while laughing and having fun with some exciting acting games.  No experience necessary.  Just come and have fun while learning some valuable acting skills.

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Crafty Kids
Stephanie Wolff

This Super Saturday program is all about hands-on crafts for kids who prefer more physical forms of art.  Craft projects include papier-mache, recycled materials creations, tissue paper, and much more!  Each Saturday, your child will enjoy creative adventures that will spark their natural curiosity and develop their own journey of exploration and discovery.

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Fun With Foods
Elisabeth Seymour

Get creative in the kitchen with fun foods that will excite your imagination and make your tongue say "Yum!"  Each week learn basic kitchen etiquette and food prep as you explore a combination of healthy and sweet recipes for fun-themed snacks.

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Gymnastics
Gym America on Wheels

This activity offers the opportunity to learn beginning gymnastics skills. Participants will practice tumbling and other floor routine skills while improving balance, coordination and strength.  The balance beam and the uneven bars will be introduced as well.  Please wear comfortable clothing.

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Mad Science
Mad Science of Detroit

You can encounter science anywhere!  The world is your laboratory!  Whether you're in the kitchen, outside, or watching a movie–there is science going on behind the scenes.  Join us for four weeks of amazing fun science that also includes detective science, insects, and the science of toys!  Classes include: Bugz!, Kitchen Chemistry, Movie Effects, Science of Toys, Earthworks, and Detective Science.

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Magical Mystery Adventure
Jeff Boyer           

Join Jeff Boyer for an hour of magical illusions.  Kids will turn common household items such as string, paper, money, and cards into magic tricks right before your eyes.  Impress your friends and family with your new tricks – don’t tell them how you do it!

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Mini Dragons Tae Kwon Do
Camille Bauer

This program was developed to pinpoint different skill levels and give individualized attention to each student.  Students in this course will learn proper blocking and striking techniques to maximize their endurance and concentration.  Specially designed activities and exercises will teach priceless life lessons of integrity and discipline, and personal safety.

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Music Exploration
Kellie McInchak

This class will include singing, movement, and instrument playing as well as imaginative music games.  As a special treat, we'll learn a new "Hello" song with American Sign Language!  Each class will be tailored to meet the specific age group.

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Spanish
Carla Hoopingarner           

An introduction to the Spanish language for beginners, and a fun way to gain vocabulary for students already enrolled in Spanish Club. Each week will use Spanish children's stories to teach language and culture. Songs, discussions, and activities reinforce learning and make Spanish fun!

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Sports & Games
Jeremy Hodges           

It’s time to get ACTIVE!! This group will be playing and enjoying a variety of exhilarating games and specialized activities. Don’t miss the non-stop excitement! This is guaranteed to bring a smile to their face and will provide new activities for the whole family to enjoy! Each week has a theme and will present a variety of challenges that will keep everyone moving and having fun!

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Young Yogis
Breathe Yoga

Developing strong bodies and calm minds, this energizing class for young yogis introduces children to the many benefits of yoga and lays the foundation for developing a lifelong practice for ongoing well-being.  Through creative, flowing sequences, playful yoga games, and soothing relaxation techniques, kids will build balance, flexibility, and self-esteem in a non-competitive setting, which in turn promotes a valuable sense of community and compassion towards others. Boys and girls will need their own mat for class.

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Yoga & Mindfulness
Breathe Yoga

In this engaging program, children will stretch, move and grow physically, socially and emotionally as they learn to connect within, as well as with others.  Using a mixture of games, partner work, imagination and themes, students will find friendship and have fun while cultivating a strong, flexible body, space for relaxation and mindfulness and strategies for finding peace and calm. Boys and girls will need their own mat for class.

Animals! Animals! Animals!
Paul McCormack           

Come meet, see, and touch some animal friends. Week one will have some feathered and fuzzy friends, to be followed up the next week with Terrific Turtles.  Week Three will slither in with Snakes Alive, and for the Grand Finale we'll find out What's for Lunch...for the critters.   Otherwise called, come to the Feeding Frenzy!

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Balloon Sculptures & Juggling Fun
Jeff Boyer           

Learn the basics of juggling moves so you can be the life of the party!  You will be provided with bean bags, which you will get to keep!  You will learn to make dogs, swords, hats, and other colorful balloon sculptures.  Who knows – you may even make some money at parties with your new skills!

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Bricks 4 Kidz: Engineering Adventures
Gene Blair, Bricks 4 Kidz     

So you want to be an engineer or architect?  Well what are you waiting for?  This is your chance!  Join us as we put our engineering skills to the test to build bridges, buildings, vehicles and more.  We’ll learn about different types of careers for you to explore.  Do you like to design cities?  You might become an urban architect one day!  Do you want to build bridges?  Then civil engineering might be the job for you!  Want to design the next cool electric car?  Then you may be destined to become an automotive or mechanical engineer!  Come experience engineering adventures with us!

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Comedy Improv
Jeff Boyer           

Participants will learn impromptu acting while laughing and having fun with some exciting acting games.  No experience necessary.  Just come and have fun while learning some valuable acting skills.

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Girls’ Field Hockey
Chelsea Field Hockey           

If you are looking to have fun playing a team sport, try field hockey! Field hockey is a game involving a team of 11 girls using a rounded stick to move a ball down a field, or in this case, the gym. The game is fast becoming a popular sport played in the Midwest, and Chelsea has recreational teams for 3rd through 6th grades in the spring and fall, as well as teams at Beach Middle School and Chelsea High School through the Chelsea Field Hockey Club.  Have fun learning the fundamentals of field hockey in this class geared toward beginner players with no experience or limited experience. Sticks will be loaned out to participants who do not have a stick.

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Gymnastics
Gym American on Wheels           

This activity offers the opportunity to learn beginning gymnastics skills. Participants will practice tumbling and other floor routine skills while improving balance, coordination and strength.  The balance beam and the uneven bars will be introduced as well.  Please wear comfortable clothing.

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Mad Science
Mad Science of Detroit

You can encounter science anywhere!  The world is your laboratory!  Whether you're in the kitchen, outside, or watching a movie–there is science going on behind the scenes.  Join us for four weeks of amazing fun science that also includes detective science, insects, and the science of toys!  Classes include: Bugz!, Kitchen Chemistry, Movie Effects, Science of Toys, Earthworks, and Detective Science.

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Magical Mystery Adventure
Jeff Boyer           

Join Jeff Boyer for an hour of magical illusions.  Kids will turn common household items such as string, paper, money, and cards into magic tricks right before your eyes.  Impress your friends and family with your new tricks – don’t tell them how you do it!

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Music Exploration
Kellie McInchak     

This class will include singing, movement, and instrument playing as well as imaginative music games.  As a special treat, we'll learn a new "Hello" song with American Sign Language!  Each class will be tailored to meet the specific age group.

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Spanish
Carla Hoopingarner           

An introduction to the Spanish language for beginners, and a fun way to gain vocabulary for students already enrolled in Spanish Club. Each week will use Spanish children's stories to teach language and culture. Songs, discussions, and activities reinforce learning and make Spanish fun!

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Sports & Games
Jeremy Hodges           

It’s time to get ACTIVE!! This group will be playing and enjoying a variety of exhilarating games and specialized activities. Don’t miss the non-stop excitement! This is guaranteed to bring a smile to their face and will provide new activities for the whole family to enjoy! Each week has a theme and will present a variety of challenges that will keep everyone moving and having fun!

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Yoga & Mindfulness
Breathe Yoga   

In this engaging program, children will stretch, move and grow physically, socially and emotionally as they learn to connect within, as well as with others.  Using a mixture of games, partner work, imagination and themes, students will find friendship and have fun while cultivating a strong, flexible body, space for relaxation and mindfulness and strategies for finding peace and calm. Boys and girls will need their own mat for class.

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Young Warriors Tae Kwon Do
Camille Bauer           

This program specializes in increasing stamina, agility and coordination of both the traditional art and modern sport of Taekwondo.  This age-specific program creates a safe environment for youth to explore their physical capabilities and enhance their athletic performance.  Incorporating team building and respectful sportsmanlike conduct creates a strong foundation for a healthy future both physically and emotionally.