Spring 2016 Arts, Crafts & More • Aquatics Baking & Cooking • Computer Cinema Series • Continued Learning Dog Training • Financial Seminars Just for Kids • Photography Planetarium Programs Sports & Fitness • Trips Aquatics classes begin March 12 Saturday classes begin February 27 Weekday classes begin February 29 Discover the Opportunities (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) Online Registration Now Available SPORTS & FITNESS BASIC BALLROOM DANCING Discover why dancing is so popular by learning the steps to many of the modern dances. Whether you are a beginner or just want to brush up on your steps, this easy method will help you master the dance floor. Learn the fox-trot, waltz, swing dance, rumba and polka. Ballroom Dance is for couples only. INSTRUCTOR: TED AND BONNIE KNAUSS X SP11S - Tuesday, 3/1/16-4/19/16 (8 Sessions) X Walton Farm Elementary School Gym X 7:30 PM-9:30 PM X Fee: $98 per couple X Gold Card Fee: $49 per couple BASKETBALL FOR ADULTS Calling all basketball players for recreational play. New pickup teams compete each week in “call your own rules” play. INSTRUCTOR: MATTHEW BRICK X SP13S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/27/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/23/16 X NPHS/Boys Gym u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $72 (Gold Card Not Honored) INDOOR SOCCER FOR ADULTS Why let the kids have all the fun? Join us for some indoor fun with five vs. five pickup games. For men and women who still want to knock the ball around. INSTRUCTOR: GLENN YETTER X SP12S - Monday, 2/29/16-4/25/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/28/16 X Pennfield/New Gym u 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $61 (Gold Card Not Honored) SAVE 5% AT IN-PERSON REGISTRATION See page 16 for details! www.northpenncep.org GOLF – ADULTS This is an introduction to the game of golf. You will learn the basics: proper grip, stance, set-up, alignment, the different parts of a golf swing. Chipping and putting techniques will be covered, as well as basic golf rules and etiquette. Clubs will be available. A $8 fee for a bucket of balls will be paid to Freddy Hill nightly. This course will be held at Freddy Hill Fun Center, 1440 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446. Limited Enrollment. INSTRUCTOR: GREG VIDA X SP28S.1 - Tuesday, 4/5/16 – 4/26/16 (4 Sessions) X Freddy Hill Fun Center u 5:30 PM-6:30 PM X Fee: $60 (Gold Card Not Honored) X SP28S.2 - Thursday, 4/7/16-4/28/16 (4 Sessions) X Freddy Hill Fun Center u 5:30 PM-6:30 PM X Fee: $60 (Gold Card Not Honored) MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCE NEW If you are looking for a fun way to exercise your body and mind, Square Dancing is it! You will learn the basics of Modern Western Square Dancing with the help of experienced dancers. Single dancers or couples are welcome. INSTRUCTOR: JAY HAINES, PERKY PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB X SP30S - Monday, 2/29/16-4/18/16 (8 Sessions) X Christ United Methodist Church, 1020 South Valley Forge Road, Lansdale PA 19446 X 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $48 per person X Gold Card Fee: $24 per person LIGHT SABER FOR FUN AND FITNESS (AGES 9 AND UP) Have fun while you learn the basics of light saber exercise in a comfortable and safe environment. You will learn basic footwork, strikes, blocks, parries as well as some fancy spins. Low impact physical activity is required. There is a light saber rental fee of $10 payable to the instructor the first night of class. INSTRUCTOR: FRANK GIORGIANNI X SP10S.2 - Monday, 4/4/16-5/2/16 (5 Sessions) X York Avenue/Gym u 7:00 PM-8:00 PM X Fee: $42 (Gold Card Not Honored) WHAT’S INSIDE Sports & Fitness............................1-3 Baking & Cooking.......................... 3 Continued Learning...................4-5 Financial Seminars........................ 5 Canine Training.......................... 6 Photography.................................... 6 Computers........................................ 6 Planetarium................................ 7 Gold Card Information................. 7 Arts, Crafts & More......................8-9 Aquatics................................... 10-11 Just for Kids............................. 12-14 Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org Registration Information............ 15 Trips................................................. 16 SPORTS & FITNESS N P C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N I N PA RT N E R S H I P W I T H Y M C A The following classes are offered in partnership with the YMCA. N P C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N I N PA RT N E R S H I P W I T H Y M C A FITNESS YOGA ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS (AOA) HEALTHY This class releases stress, increases flexibility and builds strength while moving at a steady pace through yoga postures. Includes balancing postures. Bring a mat and towel to class. Some experience is recommended. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP19S.1 - Tuesday, 3/1/16-4/19/16 (8 Sessions) X North Wales/Cafeteria u 7:15 PM-8:15 PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: Free TOTAL BODY SHAPING A popular exercise class that strengthens the upper body, thigh, gluteal and abdominal muscle groups. Set to music, this class is for men and women who want to look and feel great. Bring a mat and weights to class. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP23S.1 - Monday, 2/29/16-4/25/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/28/16 X Oak Park/Gym u 6:15 PM-7:15PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP23S.2 - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/27/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/23/16 X Oak Park/Gym u 6:15 PM-7:15 PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP23S.3 - Monday/Wednesdy, 2/29/16-4/27/16 (16 Sessions) X No Class: 3/23/16, 3/28/16 X Oak Park/Gym u 6:15 PM-7:15 PM X Fee: $90 u Gold Card Fee: $45 PILATES Strengthen and lengthen your entire body with the main focus being on the “core” abs and back. All levels welcome. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP20S.1 - Tuesday, 3/1/16-4/19/16 (8 Sessions) X North Wales/Cafeteria u 6:15 PM-7:00 PM X Fee: $45 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP20S.2 - Thursday, 3/3/16-4/28/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/24/16, 4/7/16 X North Wales/Cafeteria u 6:15 PM-7:00 PM X Fee: $43 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP20S.3 - Tuesday/Thursday, 3/1/16-4/28/16 (15 Sessions) X No Class: 3/24/16, 4/7/16 X North Wales/Cafeteria u 6:15 PM-7:00 PM X Fee: $78 u Gold Card Fee: $39 INDOOR CYCLING Workout on stationary bikes, climb hills, sprint and race in a group setting. This is a fun class whether you are a new rider or cycling enthusiast. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP29S - Monday, 2/29/16-4/18/16 (8 Sessions) X Lansdale Y u 7:00 PM-7:55 PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: $25 X SP19S.2 - Thursday, 3/3/16-4/28/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/24/16, 4/7/16 X North Wales/Cafeteria u 7:15 PM-8:15 PM X Fee: $48 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP19S.3 - Tuesday/Thursday, 3/1/16-4/28/16 (15 Sessions) X No Class: 3/24/16, 4/7/16 X North Wales/Cafeteria u 7:15 PM-8:15 PM X Fee: $90 u Gold Card Fee: $45 ZUMBA – LEVEL I Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music combining fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP26S.1 - Tuesday, 3/1/16-4/19/16 (8 Sessions) X Hatfield Gym u 6:30 PM-7:15 PM X Fee: $45 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP26S.2 - Thursday, 3/3/16-4/28/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/24/16 X Hatfield Gym u 6:30 PM-7:15 PM X Fee: $45 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP26S.3 - Tuesday/Thursday, 3/1/16-4/28/16 (16 Sessions) X No Class: 3/24/16 X Hatfield Gym u 6:30 PM-7:15 PM X Fee: $80 u Gold Card Fee: $40 X SP39S - Thursday, 3/3/16-4/21/16 (8 Sessions) X Lansdale Y u 11:30 AM-12:25 PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: $25 TAI-CHI HEALTH This calming workout focuses on healing and rejuvenation. Enjoy this “easy to learn” exercise program starting with gentle stretches and flowing into “follow along” Tai-Chi movements. The instructor teaches the Sun Style form of Tai-Chi adapted from master trainers. This class may be practiced entirely with the assistance of a chair. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP22S.1 - Tuesday, 3/1/16-4/19/16 (8 Sessions) X Lansdale Y u 11:30 AM-12:30 PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: $25 ZUMBA – GOLD This popular Latin-dance inspired workout makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or anyone needing modification in their exercise routine. Build cardiovascular health while working the muscles of the hips, legs and arms with dance moves. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP35S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/20/16 (8 Sessions) X Lansdale Y u 11:30 AM-12:25 PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: $25 ZUMBA GOLD TONING NEW ZUMBA – LEVEL II Take your Zumba to a higher level by joining this intermediate class. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music combining fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP27S.1 - Tuesday, 3/1/16-4/19/16 (8 Sessions) X Hatfield Gym u 7:30 PM-8:15 PM X Fee: $45 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP27S.2 - Thursday, 3/3/16-4/28/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/24/16 X Hatfield Gym u 7:30 PM-8:15 PM X Fee: $45 u Gold Card Fee: Free X SP27S.3 - Tuesday/Thursday, 3/1/16-4/28/16 (16 Sessions) X No Class: 3/24/16 X Hatfield Gym u 7:30 PM-8:15 PM X Fee: $80 u Gold Card Fee: $40 The Y will provide 1 and 2.5 pound sand filled toning sticks for a safe effective total body toning workout with fun dance moves for our active older adults, seniors, beginners and anyone needing modification in their exercise routine. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y X SP36S - Thursday, 3/3/16-4/21/16 (8 Sessions) X Lansdale Y u 10:30 AM-11:25 AM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: $25 BOXING – ALL LEVELS This class develops foot work, conditioning and endurance. Learning jab combinations, working with pads, speed bag and heavy bag techniques. Use offense and defensive skills with no physical contact. Hand wraps are provided but you must bring your own gloves. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org N P C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N I N PA RT N E R S H I P W I T H Y M C A 2 BODY TONING Incorporates weights, balls, elastic bands and other equipment with cardio-respiratory fitness and core exercise to strengthen the entire body. Involves prolonged standing and some floor work. All ages welcome. Ideal for ages 55+. INSTRUCTOR: NORTH PENN Y S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M X SP24S - Saturday, 3/5/16-4/23/16 (8 Sessions) X Lansdale Y u 11:30 AM-12:25 PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: $25 N P C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N I N PA RT N E R S H I P W I T H Y M C A SPORTS & FITNESS BAKING & COOKING YOGA ORIENTEERING Orienteering is a sport of Scandinavian origin that mixes the love and respect for the great outdoors with both mental and physical challenges. Learn to read detailed topographic maps and how to use a compass. A session will be conducted at a Delaware Valley Orienteering Association event; attendance at this event is not required. INSTRUCTOR: MARY FRANK X SP14S - Thursday, 3/3/16-3/17/16 (3 Sessions) X NPHS/K32 u 7:30 PM-9:30 PM X Fee: $46 u Gold Card Fee: $23 WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE This program is based on a combination of Asian martial arts and police defensive tactics. It has been refined over 20 years to the fine tuned package you will experience. These techniques are easy to use and will be reviewed every week with new ones added to build a foundation. INSTRUCTOR: SEAN KEYSER X ED32S - Tuesday, 3/15/16-4/19/16 (6 Sessions) X North Wales/Gym u 7:00 PM-8:00 PM X Fee: $45 (Gold Card Not Honored) INTRODUCTION TO YOGA/HATHA Please be aware that some of the ingredients used in these classes may contain traces of peanuts, peanut oils, tree nuts, egg or other food allergens. This class will teach students the benefit of GENTLE yet complete postures (stretches). Breathing techniques and relaxation/visualization suggestions will be offered to enhance the mind, body and spirit connection. Bring a well cushioned mat and wear comfortable clothing. INSTRUCTOR: ROSA GILETTI In this class, we’ll make desserts that look as good as they taste. All of these sweets make great additions to your entertaining menu. Learn to impress your friends and family with these delicious treats. A materials fee of $30 is payable to the instructor the first night. X SP17S - Tuesday, 3/1/16-3/29/16 INSTRUCTOR: KITCHEN WIZARDS, KATHY’S JUST DESSERTS (5 Sessions) X York Avenue/Gym u 6:30 PM-7:30 PM X Fee: $42 u Gold Card Fee: $21 X EA26S - Tuesday, 3/8/16-3/22/16 (3 Sessions) X NPHS/F131 u 6:00 PM-8:00 PM X Fee: $44 u Gold Card Fee: $22 FABULOUSLY EASY DESSERTS HEALTHY HORS D’OEUVRES & DIPS YOGA FOR MEN Build your strength by retraining muscles, increasing stamina and regaining flexibility. Feel greater ease and flexibility as your golf swing, tennis, racquet ball, running or just walking improves. Helps ease back pain and tension in the upper body, provides the additional tools to learn techniques of relaxation and enable you to regain your flexibility. Bring a well cushioned mat to class. INSTRUCTOR: ROSA GILETTI X SP18S - Tuesday, 3/1/16-3/29/16 (5 Sessions) X York Avenue/Gym u 7:45 PM-8:45 PM X Fee: $42 u Gold Card Fee: $21 PRENATAL YOGA This 60 minute class strengthens the bond with your baby while relieving stress and common pains associated with pregnancy. It combines a few minutes of centering breaths, a slow and gentle progression of asana (poses) and finishes with guided meditation and relaxation. A NOTE FROM YOUR CARE PROVIDER IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. Suitable for weeks 12 through 32 of pregnancy. Please bring a mat, towel or bolster and pillow to class. INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE HAYTKO X SP15S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/6/16 (5 Sessions) X No Class: 3/23/16 X York Avenue/Gym u 7:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $42 (Gold Card Not Honored) SAVE 5% AT IN-PERSON REGISTRATION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 See page 16 for details! We’ll look, at healthier (yet delicious!) alternatives to holiday entertaining. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor the first night of class. INSTRUCTOR: KITCHEN WIZARDS,KATHY’S JUST DESSERTS X EA20S - Thursday, 4/7/16-4/21/16 (3 Sessions) X NPHS/F131 u 6:00 PM-8:00 PM X Fee: $44 u Gold Card Fee: $22 PRESERVE YOUR OWN PICKLED CORN RELISH Learn to use your boiling water canner to make quick-process pickled corn relish. Class will cover the equipment, basic ingredients and utensils required to make quick-process pickled items safely at home. Participants will learn the basics of boiling bath canning for high acid foods such as pickles. Class members will make a jar of pickled corn relish to take home. Whether you are a beginner to canning or an experienced veteran looking for up-to-date information on boiling water bath canning, join us for this hands-on workshop taught by Penn State Extension Master Food Preservers. Bring an apron and a small box to carry your canned items home safely. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: BETH MILLER, PENN STATE EXTENSION X EA38S - Tuesday, 3/29/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/F131 u 6:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: $13 PRESSURE CANNING VEGETABLES – CARROTS Learn or refresh your skills at using your pressure canner in time for this summer’s garden harvest. Practice the basics of using a pressure canner in this hands-on class focused on safely preserving low acid foods at home. Class will cover the equipment, techniques and sources of research-tested recipes for safe pressure canning. Participants will prepare and take home canned carrots. Bring an apron and a small box to carry your canned items home safely. A $5 material fee is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: BETH MILLER, PENN STATE EXTENSION X EA16S.1 - Tuesday, 4/5/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/F131 u 6:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: $13 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 3 CONTINUED LEARNING PARLIAMO ITALIANO! (BEGINNING ITALIAN) This class is a dynamic introduction to the Italian language and culture. Learn with a native Italian in a no-pressure course designed for beginners. Parliamo Italiano will provide you with a basic foundation in grammar, simple vocabulary and common every day phrases. Get a taste of Italy! A $20 materials fee will be payable to the instructor the first day of class. INSTRUCTOR: FRANCESCA CALABRETTA X ED18S - Saturday, 2/27/16-4/30/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/12/16, 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/K32 u 9:15 AM-10:45 AM X Fee: $58 u Gold Card Fee: $29 PARLIAMO ITALIANO! – PART 2 If you have made it through an introductory Italian class and want to take your Italian to a new level, this class will expand your knowledge and comprehension through interactive dialogue. “Parliamo Italiano 2” will be taught in a light non-threatening atmosphere and will increase your vocabulary through real life dialogue while reinforcing basic grammar principles. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. INSTRUCTOR: FRANCESCA CALABRETTA X ED24S - Saturday, 2/27/16-4/30/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/12/16, 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/K32 u 11:00 AM-12:30 PM X Fee: $58 u Gold Card Fee: $29 “BUON VIAGGIO!” ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS In this course, taught by a native speaker, you will learn essential Italian words and phrases to guide you in various situations you will encounter as a tourist. From simple introductions and greetings to expressions for dining out, tipping basics, asking directions, socializing and more. You will learn easy-to-use phonetics that will help you speak like a native. Get a taste of Italy, with exposure to history, culture and, of course, personal anecdotes! A $20 materials fee will be payable to the instructor the first day of class. INSTRUCTOR: FRANCESCA CALABRETTA X ED29S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/20/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/23/16 X NPHS/K30 u 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $58 u Gold Card Fee: $29 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) FOR ADULTS This beginning ESL class will be modified to fit the needs of the students. Limited to 20 registrants. INSTRUCTOR: SHARON HAYES X ED20S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/27/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/23/16 X Bridle Path Elementary School Room 101 X 6:15 PM-8:15 PM X Fee: $72 u Gold Card Not Honored 5-STEP JSD NECK-SHOULDER RELEASE Learn to find key neck and shoulder points, plus additional points to help release stubborn tensions. Practice the relaxing Jin Shin Do®BodyMind Acupressure technique on yourself and others to help melt away tense shoulders, stiff neck and headaches caused by constriction of these areas. INSTRUCTOR: KATHLEEN CAMPBELL X ED22S.1 - Monday, 3/14/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K30 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: $13 X X ED22S.2 - Monday, 4/11/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K30 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: $13 AARP SMART DRIVER – REFRESHER COURSE This single day course is open to participants who have successfully completed their eighthour driver safety program within 36 months prior to registering for participation in the refresher course. This course provides four hours of comprehensive classroom instruction focusing on the effects of aging on driving. Upon successful completion of the AARP SMART DRIVER REFRESHER Program, each participant will receive a certificate. Participants 55 years of age or older, may qualify for a state mandated discount on their automobile insurance premium. Participants should contact their insurance company to determine their eligibility. Please bring a driver’s license and a check written to AARP for the appropriate class fee, $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The class fee is payable the first night of class. INSTRUCTOR: MARC SATALOF X ED11S - Monday, 3/7/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K30 u 5:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: Payable to AARP AARP SMART DRIVER – BASIC COURSE This program provides 8 hours of comprehensive instruction focusing on the effects of aging on driving in two 4 hour sessions. First time participants, or participants who attended more than three years ago, will focus on a variety of topics. Upon successful completion of the AARP SMART DRIVER BASIC Program, each participant will receive a certificate. Participants 55 years of age or older may qualify for a state mandated discount on their automobile insurance premium. Participants should contact their insurance company to determine their eligibility. Please bring your drivers license and a check written to AARP for the appropriate class fee of $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The course fee is payable the first night of class. INSTRUCTOR: MARC SATALOF X ED10S - Monday/Tuesday, 2/29/16-3/1/16 (2 Sessions) X NPHS/K30 u 5:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: Payable to AARP Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org 4 S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M AMERICAN MAH JONGG Come learn this fun, challenging, exciting game requiring skill and luck. Instruction will be at a relaxed pace with opportunities to practice, learn rules and try out strategies. Participants will have coached play as well as time for independent play. A $9 materials fee is payable to the instructor the first night of class. INSTRUCTOR: SHEILA MAZZOLI X ED34S - Wednesday, 3/30/16-5/4/16 (6 Sessions) X NPHS/Faculty Dining Room u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $62 u Gold Card Fee: $31 BACKYARD NATURALIST NEW Do you suffer from “Nature Deficit Disorder”? Many of us are affected by this since we spend days and weeks behind closed doors. Psychologists and medical doctors alike are realizing that spending time with nature and being outdoors impacts our mind, body and spirit in positive and beneficial ways. In this course, let us introduce you to the basics of local plant and bird identification and share ideas about the best places to get outside to discover the magic and wonders of our own neighborhoods! INSTRUCTOR: JULIA MENZO X ED36S - Wednesday, 4/13/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free GUITAR BASICS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS (AGES 16 & UP) Enrich your life with music! This class will cover the fundamental skills needed to begin playing the guitar. Have fun learning songs, riffs, chords and the online resources available to help your playing. So bring your guitar and let’s jam! INSTRUCTOR: THOMAS HUNT X ED21S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/27/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/23/16 X NPHS/K26 u 7:15 PM-8:15 PM X Fee: $50 u Gold Card Fee: $25 CONTINUED LEARNING FRENCH I Learn French the fast and fun way by using authentic materials and situations from the French culture. You will learn fundamental vocabulary and simple grammar that will allow you to begin speaking and reading in the language immediately. Develop comprehension, practice pronunciation and learn about the culture in a relaxed, supportive (and fun!) atmosphere. This class is for beginners, or for those who want to brush up on their French. INSTRUCTOR: CYNTHIA KING X ED17S - Monday, 2/29/16-4/25/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/28/16 X NPHS/E15 u 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $62 u Gold Card Fee: $31 SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS If you have no previous knowledge of Spanish or if you are looking to refresh your basic skills, this class is for you. This class will teach you the basics. Learn simple grammatical concepts and idiomatic expressions while you develop your vocabulary and knowledge of the Spanish language. If you are going on a trip, if you can benefit at work, or if you want to learn more phrases, join this Spanish class. INSTRUCTOR: MARTHA TOLL X ED28S - Tuesday, 3/1/16-4/19/16 (8 Sessions) X NPHS/K24 u 6:30 PM-8:00 PM X Fee: $62 u Gold Card Fee: $31 YOU’RE ON THE AIR! HOW TO REALLY MAKE IT IN VOICE-OVERS You’ve heard us on TV and Radio commercials! Now hear us LIVE as we illustrate how YOU could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films and videos! Most people go about it the wrong way. We will show you a unique, outside the box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full- or part-time careers out there! This is a business that you can handle on our own terms, on your own turf, in your own time and with practically no overhead! And NOW is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the game changer you’ve been looking for! INSTRUCTOR: SUCH A VOICE X ED14S - Monday, 3/21/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K123 u 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 (Gold Card Not Honored) FINANCIAL SEMINARS HOME INSPECTION HOW TO PATENT AND PROFIT Perfect for home buyers and sellers looking to learn how to choose a home inspector, what a home inspection is, what items are covered, the differences between major concerns and maintenance items and what to do with the information contained in the report. Learn almost everything you need to know about the U.S. Patent system and protecting your invention. Topics include determining if an idea is patentable, developing an idea, filing for a patent, how the system works and leasing patent rights for royalties. INSTRUCTOR: STEVE SALEMNO INSTRUCTOR: ERIC LAMORTE X FN11S - Wednesday, 3/2/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free X FN16S - Tuesday, 3/15/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K125 u 7:00 PM-9:30 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free SELLING A HOME? TIPS, QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS Thinking of selling but not sure how to make your home show at its best? This class will provide tips and suggestions on how to stage each room of your home to make it standout from the competition. Staged homes generally sell faster at or a higher percentage of the asking price than those that are not staged. Find out what you should be doing now to get the most for your home. There will be a question and answer period at the end of class. INSTRUCTOR: STEVE SALEMNO X FN12S - Wednesday, 3/16/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free HOMEBUYER’S SEMINAR MEDICARE 101 Come to an informational meeting hosted by Thrivent Financial to learn more about Medicare. What is Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B? Find out about Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage and other plans, and finally learn about prescription drug cost. INSTRUCTOR: ANTHONY SPANGLER X FN14S.1 - Monday, 3/21/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free X FN14S.2 - Tuesday, 4/12/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free PREPARING FOR LONG-TERM CARE: A GIFT YOUR FAMILY DESERVES Achieve the American dream of homeownership by learning that you too can buy a home! Understand how to shop for a home, the mortgage process (all financing options including VA loans) closing costs, credit reporting and credit repair, tax benefits, home inspections and realtor importance all in one informative session! INSTRUCTOR: SUZI SHEARON JANSSENS When you develop a long-term care strategy now, it can help you preserve your independence - and something more. It can give your family the opportunity to care about you instead of for you, if and when the times comes. Join us for this presentation and you will learn about long-term care and how to prepare for it - emotionally, physically and financially. X FN10S.1 - Saturday, 3/5/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K30 u 9:00 AM-11:00 AM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free INSTRUCTOR: DAVID KRATZ, CFP, CHFC, CLU; THOMAS MCGUIRE, CPA, CEP, CLU X FN10S.2 - Monday, 3/7/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free WHAT EVERY VETERAN NEEDS TO KNOW Our Veterans face unique challenges. Learn the tools and knowledge, new and old, to rebuild your civilian life, hear about mortgage programs with 100% financing that allow you to add in your debt; repairing your credit; local employers who support Vets; banking solutions; searching for a job; counseling opportunities; discounts and MORE! X FN13S - Tuesday, 3/15/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING What do Baby Boomers need to know to maximize retirement income? Will Social Security be there for you? How much can you expect to receive? When should you apply? How can you maximize my benefits? Learn rules and strategies for collecting your retirement benefits. INSTRUCTOR: DONALD ALBACKER INSTRUCTOR: SUZI SHEARON JANSSENS X FN17S.2 - Thursday, 4/7/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free X FN20S - Tuesday, 3/8/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K30 u 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 u Gold Card Fee: Free X FN17S.1 - Tuesday, 4/19/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K32 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $26 u Card Fee: Free SAVE 5% AT IN-PERSON REGISTRATION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 See page 16 for details! Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 5 CANINE TRAINING COURSES ARE HELD AT: Molly’s Country Kennels 2205 Wentz Church Road Lansdale, PA 19446 BASIC EXCEL ® 2010 Gain understanding of the Ribbon, its tools and commands by creating and formatting spreadsheets. Learn how to use the different types of numbering formats. Work with math formulas, learn how to sort and filter data. Practice with in-class exercises. CANINE GOOD CITIZEN AND THERAPY INSTRUCTOR: KAREN KELLY DOG TRAINING X CP11S - Tuesday, 3/1/16-3/29/16 (5 Sessions) X NPHS/K26 u 6:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $69 (Gold Card Not Honored) This class is for those who want to obtain the AKC Canine Good Citizen title for their dogs and also to certify their dogs with TDI: Therapy Dogs International. A maximum of six dogs and handlers will learn the skills needed to pass both tests, which will be given at the final class. Prerequisite: Level I Obedience Training (puppy kindergarten is not sufficient). INTERMEDIATE EXCEL ® 2010 NEW INSTRUCTOR: ROSALIE COULTER,MOLLYS RUN COUNTRY KENNELS X LR17S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/6/16 (6 Sessions) X 8:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $199 (Gold Card Not Honored) DOG AGILITY TRAINING Agility is a sport for dogs, which involves a series of obstacles through which you and your dog must navigate. Activities include jumps, racing through tunnels, walking the “teeter” and climbing and descending the A-frame. Class size is limited to six pairs of dogs and owners. INSTRUCTOR: ROSALIE COULTER, MOLLYS RUN COUNTRY KENNELS X LR15S - Sunday, 3/6/16-4/17/16 (6 Sessions) X No Class: 3/27/2016 X 9:30 AM-10:30 AM X Fee: $199 (Gold Card Not Honored) Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING Learn to make your dog a better companion through the teaching of behavior-oriented exercises. Dogs will learn to sit, lie down, stay, stand, heel (walk by your side without pulling), come when they are called and remain in control when approached and touched by a stranger. Motivation is stressed, correction or punishment is de-emphasized. Minimum age of dog is eight weeks. Class size limited to 6 dogs. INSTRUCTOR: ROSALIE COULTER, MOLLYS RUN COUNTRY KENNELS X LR16S.1 - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/6/16 (6 Sessions) X 6:45 PM-7:45 PM X Fee: $199 (Gold Card Not Honored) X LR16S.3 - Saturday, 3/5/16-4/9/16 (6 Sessions) X 12:30 PM-1:30 PM X Fee: $199 (Gold Card Not Honored) PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – INTRODUCTION This introductory course to photography, designed especially for digital camera users, teaches you to use the camera as a creative tool by using different camera modes for people, landscapes, sports, flowers, etc. Course includes a night photography field trip on March 30, and a Saturday field trip to Valley Forge National Park on April 2. INSTRUCTOR: LOU LIGUORI X PH10S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/6/16 (4 Sessions + 2 Field Trips) X No Class: 3/23/2016 X NPHS/K125 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $62 u Gold Card Fee: $31 6 COMPUTERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – INTERMEDIATE Learn in-depth skills for photographing people, flowers, sporting events and more. Includes a field trip on Saturday, May 7, to Elmwood Park Zoo and photo assignments each week for a “how-to” experience. There will also be a night field trip on Wednesday, May 11. Photos will be critiqued in class in terms of lighting, composition and camera technique. A digital SLR camera is preferred. A tripod is recommended. INSTRUCTOR: LOU LIGUORI X PH11S - Wednesday, 4/20/16-5/18/16 (4 Sessions + 2 Field Trips) u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM u Gold Card Fee: $31 X NPHS/K125 X Fee: $62 S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M Take your Excel to the next ® level. Work with math formulas, functions and logic statements. Learn how to apply conditional formatting. You willl learn how to protect a workbook and worksheet. Create drop-down lists and freeze panes. Create and format a simple graph. Practice with in-class exercises. This is a fast paced class. Basic Excel class is recommended. INSTRUCTOR: KAREN KELLY X CP16S - Thursday, 3/31/16-4/28/16 (5 Sessions) X NPHS/K26 6:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $69 (Gold Card Not Honored) ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL® 2010 This class will teach inserting and formatting different types of graphs, creating and formatting pivot tables. Learn how to use the subtotal and lookup function. Learn to record a macro and take a look at VBA code. Practice with in-class exercises. This class is fast paced class. Intermediate Excel is a pre-requisite for registering for this class. INSTRUCTOR: KAREN KELLY X CP12S - Tuesday, 5/3/16-5/31/16 (5 Sessions) X NPHS/K26 u 6:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $69 (Gold Card Not Honored) PLANETARIUM All programs available for adults and children ages 5 and up. Children ages 5-12 must be accompanied by an adult. These guidelines do not indicate age appropriateness of the program. All programs are held in the North Penn High School Planetarium, Room C25. Telescope viewing and stargazing follows each program, weather permitting. ALL CLASSES INSTRUCTED BY NPHS INSTRUCTOR JAMES BAUMAN. Please Note: You can enter through the NPHS Main Doors or Door C3 to walk to the Planetarium. TELESCOPE 101 Have a telescope sitting in the corner getting dusty? Thinking of getting into stargazing, but are baffled by all of the choices of telescopes out there. Join us in the Planetarium for a night of learning about how telescopes work and the things you need to know if you are looking to buy one. Bring your telescope with you and we will learn how to calibrate it and use it effectively to look at the stars. X SK20S.1-SK20S.2 X Monday, 3/21/16 (1 Session) u NPHS/C25 X 7:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: Adults $8, Students $6 u Gold Card Fee: One program free, but must register MUSIC UNDER THE STARS THE WONDERS OF THE SPRING SKY Through a short show and live lecture, learn what can be seen in the sky in the spring evenings. Come armed with your questions about the night sky and leave fulfilled with your questions answered and demonstrated on our 30’ planetarium dome. This show will leave you with a greater understanding of the worlds around you. X SK11S.1-SK11S.2 X Monday, 4/18/16 (1 Session) u NPHS/C25 X 7:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: Adults $8, Students $6 u Gold Card Fee: One program free, but must register THE WONDERS OF THE SUMMER SKY Join the NPHS Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Erica Milbourne, for a musical journey through the night sky. Follow your favorite stars as they travel their path through the sky while you relax and enjoy a classical evening. All proceeds will go to the Senior Awards for Orchestra. Through a short show and live lecture, learn what can be seen in the sky in the summer evenings. Come armed with your questions about the night sky and leave fulfilled with your questions answered and demonstrated on our 30’ planetarium dome. This show will leave you with a greater understanding of the worlds around you. X SK10S.1-SK10S.2 X Monday, 4/11/16 (1 Session) u NPHS/C25 X 7:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: Adults $8, Students $6 u Gold Card Fee: One program free, but must register X SK13S.1-SK13S.2 X Monday, 5/16/16 (1 Session) u NPHS/C25 X 7:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: Adults $8, Students $6 u Gold Card Fee: One program free, but must register GOLD CARD CLUB Residents of the North Penn School District who are at least 60 years of age may become members of the Gold Card Club. Members may participate in one course in Spring, Fall and Winter terms at the Gold Card rate. Some programs do not qualify for Gold Card discounts, so please check the program description. Your Gold Card may also be used for free admission to athletic events (except play-off games) sponsored by the school district. Admission for one free showing per play. Interested persons should come to the Office of School & Community Engagement at 401 East Hancock St., Lansdale, PA to apply for their Gold Card during the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A current driver’s license/ID card is required to verify your mailing address. Gold Card Registrations are not accepted online. Mail-in or in-person only. SPRING 2016 SELECT CRAFT SHOW SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL 1340 Valley Forge Road Lansdale, PA 19446 $1 OFF Present this coupon at the admission gate for a $1 admission discount off the $5 individual admission price. One coupon per adult. Children 12 and under are free (no strollers). This outstanding show of traditional and contemporary work with 95 craft artists features pottery, jewelry, woodcarving, tin ware, baskets, folk art, furniture, ceramics, calligraphy, dolls and more. Lunch is available and parking is free. Sponsored by the North Penn International Friendship Committee. Proceeds benefit the North Penn High School International Youth Exchange Program. SAVE 5% AT IN-PERSON REGISTRATION • Tuesday, February 2, 2016 • 5:00 PM-8:00 PM • Educational Services Center 401 East Hancock St. Lansdale, PA 19446 A 5% discount will be given for registrations on this night only. Register Online at www.northpenncep.org and enter the code ONLINE% between 5:00 pm-8:00 pm to receive the same discount! Please note: Forms should be completed and brought with payment to in-person registration. Registrations can be mailed in at any time but the 5% discount is not accepted on mail-in registrations. N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 7 ARTS, CRAFTS & MORE Art Alliance Classes are offered in partnership with the North Penn Community Education Program. The Gold Card Fee is not honored for any of the NPAA classes. ADULT MULTI MEDIA Would you like to dabble in multiple mediums? This class is for you. Similar to our children’s multi media class, you will work in different mediums, which may include pen and ink, printmaking, paints, collage, fabric arts and sculpture to create original art. A $40 materials fee is payable to the instructor the first night of class. Please bring pencil and notepaper to class. INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA MOSS BUSCHER, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR39S - Monday, 2/29/16-5/16/16 (10 Sessions) X No Class: 3/28/16, 4/25/16 X NPHS/J18 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $112 (Gold Card Not Honored) INTRODUCTION TO MOSAICS (AGES 15 AND UP) Mosaics are works of art created by arranging small pieces of materials, such as tiles or stones, to create a larger image. In this class, participants will create their own mosaic using found materials. You can chose to create a functional or decorative piece and will be involved in the entire process which covers design, vocabulary, methods and materials/tools. Participants will have the opportunity to be assisted individually with developing your project throughout the four week session. The $20 supply fee will include all your materials (except your base/foundation) and should be paid to the instructor the first night of class. Rather than investing in supplies for the class, participants will use the instructor’s tools. INSTRUCTOR: MAIRIN EGGE, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR14S.2 - Monday, 3/7/16-4/4/16 (4 Sessions) X No Class: 3/28/16 X NPHS/J12 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $59 (Gold Card Not Honored) CERAMICS – ADULT OIL AND ACRYLIC FOR TEENS AND ADULTS Intro into handbuilding: pinch, coil and slab methods. Explore new techniques with both red clay which is native to our area and white clay. Open studio for advanced students. Basic potter’s wheel available for experienced students. All levels welcome. A $45 materials fee which includes firing time is payable to instructor the first night of class. Registration must be in by 3/1/16 to allow for ordering of supplies. INSTRUCTOR: JULIANNA LANGE, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR21S - Tuesday, 3/8/16-5/3/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 4/26/16 X NPHS/J12 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $112 (Gold Card Not Honored) DRAWING FOR ADULTS NEW All levels of experience are welcome! Personal instruction, geared to your interests will bring your drawing to a new level of expertise. Covers drawing from life, line, value, composition, perspective, photo reference and comparative measuring. Use of pencil, ink, color mediums and more. Class covers cast drawing, still life, landscape, portraits, animals, fantasy art and illustration. Supply list will be given in the first class. INSTRUCTOR: CAROLINE NIESLEY, NP ART ALLIANCE Beginning and skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition and rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with teens to get information regarding materials needed. Fee includes one canvas board. INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM LETVENKO, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR20S - Tuesday, 3/8/16-5/17/16 (10 Sessions) X No Class: 4/26/16 X NPHS/J7 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $112 (Gold Card Not Honored) OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR CHILDREN AGE 10-ADULT Beginning and skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition and rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with schoolaged children to get information regarding materials needed. Fee includes one canvas board. INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM LETVENKO, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR18S - Saturday, 3/5/16-5/21/16 (10 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/J7 u 11:00 AM-1:00 PM X Fee: $112 (Gold Card Not Honored) X AR17S.1 - Tuesday, 3/8/16-5/17/16 (10 Sessions) X No Class: 4/26/16 X NPHS/J18 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $112 (Gold Card Not Honored) PAINTING WITH GLASS – INTERMEDIATE MOSAICS (AGES 15 - ADULT) NEW Have you taken the introductory mosaics course? Are you familiar with the process of mosaics? Learn to cut stained glass and create a one-of-a-kind 10"x10" custom wall panel. Basic methods, techniques and vocabulary will be reviewed but background knowledge and experience is recommended. A $40 supply fee payable to the instructor the first night of class (working with glass is more expensive than working with found materials.) Rather than investing in supplies for the class, participants will use instructors tools. INSTRUCTOR: MAIRIN EGGE, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR35S - Monday, 4/11/16-5/2/16 (4 Sessions) X NPHS/J12 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $59 (Gold Card Not Honored) NP COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH PENN ART ALLIANCE 8 S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M NP COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH PENN ART ALLIANCE ARTS, CRAFTS & MORE CROCHET AND KNITTING PEYOTE DAGGER BRACELET NEW The peyote stitch is an off-loom bead weaving technique. Many cultures around the world have used the peyote stitch in their beadwork. Use a needle and thread to learn a very simple odd count peyote stitch using glass 8/0 seedbeads. You will then stitch on glass dagger beads as a fun embellishment. Instructions and materials for one bracelet are included in the kit. A materials fee of $30 is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: JUDI CLYMAN X AR29S - Tuesday, 3/15/16 (1 Session) X Childworks, Inc., 1574 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA X 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 (Gold Card Not Honored) BASIC BEGINNING CROCHET Come learn how easy it is to create a scarf using a foundation chain and single crochet. In this class you will learn how to read a crochet pattern and more. Bring the night of class two (8 ounce) skeins of worsted weight yarn and a “G” crochet hook. INSTRUCTOR: HELEN TORRES X AR37S - Tuesday, 3/15/16-3/22/16 (2 Sessions) X Bridle Path Elementary/Room 101 X 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $40 (Gold Card Not Honored) PEYOTE BRACELET NEW The peyote stitch is an off-loom bead weaving technique using a needle and thread. Many cultures around the world have used the peyote stitch in their beadwork. Further expand your experience with the odd count peyote bead weaving stitch to create a beautiful seven beads across bracelet with a slider clasp. Instructions and materials to complete one bracelet are included in the kit. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor. NEW X AR28S - Tuesday, 3/29/16 (1 Session) X Childworks, Inc., 1574 Sumneytown Pike, X 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 (Gold Card Not Honored) OPEN CHAINMAILLE NEW Take your beginning crochet to the next level. Learn how to double crochet while making a hat in the round or a one piece Granny square blanket (48"x55"). Size “G” crochet hook is recommended using one (8 ounce) skein of worsted weight yarn for the hat or seven (8 ounce) skeins of one color or three colors using two skeins of each colors A and B and three skeins of color C for the blanket. (2 Sessions) You will learn the basics of knitting; including how to cast on, cast off, knit and purl. With these stitches you will be able to create a handmade scarf. A materials fee of $15 is payable to the instructor the first night of class. INSTRUCTOR: KELLY SCHECTER X AR45S - Monday, 3/7/16-3/21/16 (3 Sessions) X NPHS/K24 u 7:00 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $42 u Gold Card Fee: $21 Kulpsville, PA X 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 (Gold Card Not Honored) STAINED GLASS SHAMROCK NEW Create this beautiful stained glass shamrock just in time for St. Patrick’s day! Using green pre-cut glass you’ll learn the basics of putting together and soldering a stained glass piece while making this lovely sun catcher. No previous glass experience needed. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: LEANNE PURKIS X AR40S - Thursday, 3/3/16-3/10/16 (2 Sessions) X NPHS/K224 u 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $40 (Gold Card Not Honored) Create this beautiful stained glass flower for spring. Using clear pre-cut glass you’ll learn the basics of putting together and soldering a stained glass piece while making this lovely sun catcher. No previous glass experience needed. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: LEANNE PURKIS GLASS ART PLATTER NEW X AR38S - Tuesday, 4/12/16-4/19/16 BEGINNING KNITTING NEW X AR26S - Tuesday, 4/26/16 (1 Session) X Childworks, Inc., 1574 Sumneytown Pike, X AR46S - Monday, 3/14/16-3/21/16 (2 Sessions) X NPHS/K224 u 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $40 (Gold Card Not Honored) INSTRUCTOR: HELEN TORRES X Bridle Path Elementary/Room 101 X 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $40 (Gold Card Not Honored) INSTRUCTOR: JUDI CLYMAN STAINED GLASS FLOWER NEW INSTRUCTOR: JUDI CLYMAN Kulpsville, PA ADVANCED BEGINNING CROCHET DUO DAISY NEW Get ready for spring with this bouquet on your wrist. Use a needle and thread to stitch two holed super duos and seed beads together to form the flower design on this bracelet. Instruction and materials to complete one bracelet are included in the kit. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor. Chainmaille (also know as chainmail, or simply maille) is typically armor or jewelry made by connecting metal rings to one another. This age old jewelry technique takes patience and the use of pliers, one in each hand, to open and close jump rings to connect them. Make a beautiful bracelet with a toggle clasp. Please bring a pair of needle nose or flat nose jewelry pliers. All other supplies for completing one bracelet will be provide in the kit. Materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: JUDI CLYMAN X AR25S - Tuesday, 4/12/16 (1 Session) X Childworks, Inc., 1574 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA X 6:30 PM-8:30 PM X Fee: $26 (Gold Card Not Honored) Using a special technique we will create detailed designs to be incorporated into a fused glass platter. This cool new technique requires using decorative paper punches and/or a cricut machine to make finely detailed glass elements. During week two we will put our details in place to create a 6 x 12 fused glass platter. Students are welcome to bring paper punches and cricut cartridges to class. Students are required to bring a disposable dust mask to class. A materials fee of $50 is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: LEANNE PURKIS X AR42S - Monday, 4/4/16-4/11/16 (2 Sessions) X NPHS/K224 u 6:30 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $42 (Gold Card Not Honored) SAVE 5% AT IN-PERSON REGISTRATION See page 16 for details! Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 9 AQUATICS HOW TO JOIN THE POOL Membership is required of all participants (residents and non-residents) ages five and above. Memberships are good for one year (from September through July) and are not transferable. The membership entitles each person to three free admissions to the Tuesday, Thursday or Friday night recreational or fitness swims. There will be no refunds, only one-year credits for withdrawal from class. Withdrawal from class must be before the first day of the class. There will be no credits given after the class starts. MEMBERSHIP FEES: u $23 resident, $28 non-resident u $48 resident family, $57 non-resident family u Gold Card Resident Rate: Free Membership is good from September to July. SEASON PASS: Season pass fee (for adults only) is $130 and entitles swimmers to use the facility for all recreational and fitness swims September through July. Season pass holders must be members of the aquatics program. MEDICAL CARDS: Cards must be completed and returned to the pool office before participating in any of the programs. A parent or guardian may complete children’s medical cards. Medical cards may be obtained at the North Penn High School Pool, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA or online at www.northpenncep.org. AQUATICS REGISTRATION REMINDER: Enrollment for any aquatic class (except North Penn Aquatic Club) will be accepted at the IN-PERSON REGISTRATION on Wednesday, March 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the NPHS Pool Lobby. There will be no refunds, only one-year credits. MAIL AQUATICS REGISTRATIONS TO: North Penn Community Aquatic Program, North Penn High School, Attention: Rhonda Diliberto, Aquatics Director, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAMS: PLEASE NOTE: The program of instruction will be taught by experienced instructors with a teacher-student ratio of approximately 1 to 5. Classes will not run with fewer than three students. Participants must be members of the Community Aquatic Program. Former participants should bring a copy of their last progress sheet to the first class. LEARN-TO-SWIM IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: Wednesday, March 2, from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM in the NPHS Pool Lobby. If space is available, registrations will be taken after the first day of class, but cannot be prorated. No goggles for children in Pre-Beginner, Beginner and Beginner 1 AQ10S – AQ12S LEARN-TO-SWIM SATURDAY Children must be 5 years old or older and be at least 45 inches tall to attend these swim lessons. AQ10S u Saturday, 3/12/16 – 5/7/16 (8 Sessions) u No Class: Saturday, 3/26/16 u NPHS/Pool u 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM u Fee: $61 + Membership Pre-Beginner: u rhythmical bobbing & exhaling u back & prone float plus turn (unassisted) u flutter kick – back & prone (20’ with kick board) Beginner: u prone glide & kick u back glide & kick u over armstroke breathing to side u change of direction Beginner I: u prone glide & kick (25’) u sit dive; over armstroke (50’) u bilateral breathing pattern Beginner II: u standing dive; overarm stroke (50 yds.) u bilateral breathing pattern u backstroke (30’) Adv. Beginner: u continued skill development u elementary backstroke Intermediate I: u continued skill TUESDAY/THURSDAY u Tuesday/Thursday, 3/17/16 – 4/14/16 (8 Sessions) u NPHS/Pool u 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM u Fee:$61 + Membership Pre-Beginner • Beginner • Beginner I • Beginner II AQ13S AFTER SCHOOL LEARN TO SWIM: 4:10 PM–4:55 PM u Saturday, 3/12/16 – 5/7/16 (8 Sessions) u No Class: Saturday, 3/26/16 u NPHS/Pool u 9:50 AM – 10:35 AM u Fee: $61 + Membership AQ12S u Saturday, 3/12/16 – 5/7/16 (8 Sessions) u No Class: Saturday, 3/26/16 u NPHS/Pool u 10:40 AM – 11:25 AM u Fee: $61 + Membership (8 Sessions) u NPHS/Pool u 4:10 PM – 4:55 PM u Fee:$61 + Membership Pre-Beginner • Beginner • Beginner I • Beginner II AQ14S AFTER SCHOOL LEARN TO SWIM: 5:00 PM–5:45 PM u Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 5/9/16 – 5/25/16 (8 Sessions) u NPHS/Pool u 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM u Fee:$61 + Membership Pre-Beginner • Beginner • Beginner I • Beginner II Adv. Beginner • Intermediate I • Intermediate II Swimmer and Advanced Swimmer North Penn Community Aquatics Water Polo The North Penn Community Aquatics Water Polo will be offering a water polo program for 13 to 18 year olds in March 2016. If you would like more information about this program, please email Katie Grunmeier at grunmeka@npenn.org or Jason Grubb at grubbjt@npenn.org. development u sidestroke Intermediate II: u continued skill development u breaststroke Swimmer and Advanced Swimmer: u continued skill development u endurance Stroke Improvement: u must complete Advanced Swimmer u designed for non- competitive swimmers u further improve strokes with endurance u work toward lifeguarding course 10 AQ23S LEARN TO SWIM u Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 5/9/16 – 5/25/16 AQ11S LEVEL REQUIREMENTS Skills listed must be mastered before advancement to next level. LEARNTOSWIM AQ21S TRIATHLON SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN (GRADES K - 5) This class has been designed for those NPSD students who wish to participate in the 2016 IRONKnights Triathlon but do not have the aquatic confidence or a forward motion in the water. Visit www.npenn.org/aquatics for more details about what skills are taught. The class will run after the learn-to-swim lessons on Saturday mornings. u Saturday, 3/12/16 – 5/7/16 (8 Sessions) u No Class: Saturday, 3/26/16 u NPHS/Pool u 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM u Fee: $61 + Membership S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M AQ16S FIVE-YEAR-OLD LEARN TO SWIM This course is designed specifically for water-adjusted children but do not meet the basic height requirements of the regular Learn-to-Swim program. The basic objective of this class is to prepare the youngsters for group lessons and to teach pre-beginner skills of floating, kicking and breathing. Teacher-student ratio will be 1 to 2. LIMITED ENROLLMENT u Tuesday/Thursday, 3/17/16 – 4/14/16 (8 Sessions) u No Class: Thursday, 3/24/16 u NPHS/Pool u 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM u Fee: $61 + Membership AQUATICS REGISTRATION REMINDERS •E NROLLMENT FOR ANY AQUATIC CLASS (EXCEPT NORTH PENN AQUATIC CLUB) WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM IN THE NPHS POOL LOBBY. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, ONLY ONE-YEAR CREDITS. • MAIL AQUATICS REGISTRATIONS TO: NORTH PENN COMMUNITY AQUATIC PROGRAM, NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL, ATTENTION: RHONDA DILIBERTO, AQUATICS DIRECTOR, 1340 VALLEY FORGE ROAD, LANSDALE, PA 19446 AQ15S PARENT AND CHILD AQ17S LIFEGUARD TRAINING SWIMMING INSTRUCTION This program is for children age 2 to 5 who have not yet entered first grade and will help prepare your child for our Learn-to-Swim group lessons. The program is designed to help children learn to relax in the water, to have fun and to introduce basic swimming skills of floating and kicking. Games, stunts and safety skills are taught to help develop water adjustment and confidence. A teacher from the deck will direct parents in the water to lead their children through various skills and aquatic games. Parents must be members of the Community Aquatic Program. Swim diapers must be worn in the pool instead of regular, disposable diapers. u Tuesday/Thursday, 3/17/16 – 4/14/16 (8 Sessions) u No Class: Thursday, 3/24/16 u NPHS/Pool u 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM u Fee: $61 + Membership AQ19S WATER AEROBICS Fun and fitness through water exercise. Ability to swim is not necessary. (Exercises performed in 3.5-4 feet of water). Class includes warmup, progressive aerobic exercises, resistive exercises to music and cool-down. u Wednesday, 4/6/16 – 6/1/16 (9 Sessions) u NPHS/Pool u 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM u Fee: $67 + Membership AQ22S FAMILY SWIMS Participants must be 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. Session fills quickly and enrollment is limited. Visit npenn.org/aquatics for more information. Participants must be members of the Community Aquatic Program. Memberships entitle each person to three free admissions. This swim is open to the public and will be held every Friday evening except on days when the school is closed or emergency school closing. No pre-registration is necessary. This program is recreational and no formal program is provided. This is an excellent time to bring in your children who are enrolled in the various instructional programs so they can practice their skills. Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 6 must have an adult accompany the child IN THE WATER at all times. Multiple programs run concurrently. u Tuesday, 3/1/16-5/24/16 (13 Sessions) u NPHS/Pool u 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM u Fee: $325 + Membership AQ21S ADULT LAP AND FITNESS Participants must be members of the Community Aquatic Program. This swim is open to the public and will be held each week, except on days when the school is closed for vacation or emergency school closing. No pre-registration is necessary. Participants must be older than 15 years of age. Fitness swimming lanes will be provided for members and all members will be asked to circle swim when more than two swimmers are in a lane. Multiple programs will be running concurrently. Memberships entitle each person to three free admissions. u Friday, 1/8/16-6/3/16 u 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM u Pool closed: 2/12/16, 2/26/16, 3/25/16 u Daily fee: Adult members: $5 Student members: $4 Adult guests: $6 Student guests: $5 u Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays, 1/5/16 – 6/3/16 u Tues., 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM uThurs., 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM u Fri., 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM u Pool closed: 2/12/16, 2/26/16, 3/24/16, 3/25/16 u Daily Fee: Adult members: $5, Guest: $6 North Penn Aquatic Club Spring Warm-Up u Registration: 3/30/16 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pre-Competitive Clinic in NPHS Pool Lobby u Warm-up Start Date: 4/11/16 AQ24S FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.northpennaquaticclub.org or Email: Jeff Faikish faikisjd@npenn.org u Monday/Thursday, 2/8/16 – 3/21/16 (6 Sessions) www.npenn.org/aquatics u No Class: Monday, 2/15/16 u NPHS/Pool u 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM u Fee: $88 + Membership SPRING 2016 COMMUNITY AQUATIC PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FORM For more information, please email Rhonda Diliberto at diliber@npenn.org, or call 215-368-3340 and leave a message. Registration is accepted only when fee and medical cards are received. Registrants may assume acceptance unless otherwise notified. family last name first name (and last name if different) date age course number and class level (refer to Level Requirements) street city state cell or home phone start date of session zip code $ course fee e-mail Payment may be made by cash, check or money order. Credit cards are only accepted through online registration at www.northpenncep.org. Make checks payable to North Penn Community Aquatic Program. Send enrollment form to: North Penn Community Aquatic Program, North Penn High School, Attention: Rhonda Diliberto, Aquatic Director, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. Online registration available at www.northpenncep.org day & time $ membership fee $ total fee first name (and last name if different) age course number and class level (refer to Level Requirements) start date of session $ course fee day & time $ membership fee $ total fee N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 11 Just for Kids! Art Alliance classes are offered in partnership with the North Penn Community Education Program. ART EXPLORATION – MULTIMEDIA ART PAINTING WITH GLASS – INTERMEDIATE INTRODUCTION TO MOSAICS (GRADES K-6) MOSAICS (AGES 15-ADULT) NEW (AGES 15 AND UP) Students will learn various art techniques to express creativity through the use of a variety of art mediums, which may include: paints, clay, printmaking and more. Seasonal projects may be included. Classes are geared to all levels. Fee includes most materials costs. INSTRUCTOR: DEBBIE CELENZA, NP ART ALLIANCE X KD22S.1 - Saturday, 3/5/16-5/7/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/J18 u 9:00 AM-10:30 AM X Fee: $107 (Gold Card Not Honored) X X KD22S.2 - Saturday, 3/5/16-5/7/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/J18 u 11:00 AM-12:30 PM X Fee: $107 (Gold Card Not Honored) CARTOONING FOR KIDS (GRADES K-5) Learn basic cartooning drawing and more! Draw your own characters learning from the cartoons you love. Learn basic shapes to make people and animals look real, draw funny faces and storytelling with pictures. Using pencils and ink, you will create a short comic of your own. Fee includes materials. INSTRUCTOR: CAROLINE NIESLEY, NP ART ALLIANCE X KD24S - Saturday, 3/5/16-5/7/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/J6 u 9:00 AM-10:30 AM X Fee: $107 (Gold Card Not Honored) ANIME/MANGA (GRADES 5 & UP) Learn to draw your own characters in the style of popular Anime and Manga books. Children will explore Japanese cartoon styles making their own concept art. Learn to make eyes shine, chibi and realistic proportions and sequential storytelling. Using pencils, markers and Manga pens you will create a short Manga of your own. Recommended but not required at least one prior beginners cartoon class. Fee includes materials. INSTRUCTOR: CAROLINE NIESLEY, NP ART ALLIANCE X KD36S - Saturday, 3/5/16-5/7/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/J6 u 11:00 AM-12:30 PM X Fee: $107 (Gold Card Not Honored) Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org 12 Have you taken the introductory mosaics course? Are you familiar with the process of mosaics? Learn to cut stained glass and create a one-of-a-kind 10"x10" custom wall panel. Basic methods, techniques and vocabulary will be reviewed but background knowledge and experience is recommended. A $40 supply fee payable to the instructor the first night of class (working with glass is more expensive than working with found materials.) Rather than investing in supplies for the class, participants will use instructors tools. INSTRUCTOR: MAIRIN EGGE, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR35S - Monday, 4/11/16-5/2/16 (4 Sessions) X NPHS/J12 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $59 (Gold Card Not Honored) DRAWING (GRADES 2-4) Love to Draw? Who Doesn’t? Want to improve your drawing while learning the basics including line, form contrast and perspective. You will use black and white color. Recommended at least one prior class in multimedia art. Fee includes materials. INSTRUCTOR: MAIRIN EGGE, NP ART ALLIANCE X KD20S.1 - Saturday, 3/5/16-5/7/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/J13 u 9:00 AM-10:30 AM X Fee: $107 (Gold Card Not Honored) DRAWING (GRADES 5 AND UP) Learn to develop your drawing skills using both black and white and color mediums. Recommended at least one prior class in multimedia art. Fee includes materials fee. INSTRUCTOR: MAIRIN EGGE, NP ART ALLIANCE X KD21S.1 - Saturday, 3/5/16-5/7/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/J13 u 11:00 AM-12:30 PM X Fee: $107 (Gold Card Not Honored) LOOK FOR THE 2016 NPSD SUMMER CAMP CATALOG, IN FEBRUARY AT WWW.NORTHPENNCEP.ORG! The NPSD Community Education Program is excited to offer various extracurricular summer camps for children of all ages and skill levels! Camps include language, technology, television production, cooking, arts, music, sports and many more! Be a happy camper this summer! S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M Mosaics are works of art created by arranging small pieces of materials, such as tiles or stones, to create a larger image. In this class, participants will create their own mosaic using found materials. You can chose to create a functional or decorative piece and will be involved in the entire process which covers design, vocabulary, methods and materials/tools. Participants will have the opportunity to be assisted individually with developing your project throughout the four week session. The $20 supply fee will include all your materials (except your base/foundation) and should be paid to the instructor the first night of class. Rather than investing in supplies for the class, participants will use the instructor’s tools. INSTRUCTOR: MAIRIN EGGE, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR14S.2 - Monday, 3/7/16-4/4/16 (4 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16 X NPHS/J12 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $59 (Gold Card Not Honored) OIL AND ACRYLIC FOR TEENS AND ADULTS Beginning and skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition and rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with teens to get information regarding materials needed. Fee includes one canvas board. INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM LETVENKO, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR20S - Tuesday, 3/8/16-5/17/16 (10 Sessions) X No Class: 4/26/16 X NPHS/J7 u 7:00 PM-9:00 PM X Fee: $112 (Gold Card Not Honored) OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR CHILDREN AGE 10-ADULT Beginning and skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition and rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with school-aged children to get information regarding materials needed. Fee includes one canvas board. INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM LETVENKO, NP ART ALLIANCE X AR18S - Saturday, 3/5/16-5/21/16 (10 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/J7 u 11:00 AM-1:00 PM X Fee: $112 (Gold Card Not Honored) On-Line Registration at www.northpenncep.org THEATRE & MORE! JUST FOR KIDS: For younger children, we require that they are dropped off and picked up from the actual classroom each week. For younger children, we require that they are walked to and from their classroom on March 12, 2016. • All classes are taught by the staff of Theatre & Kids under the supervision of Will and Suzy Liegel. • Students should report to the F-Pod balcony at NPHS each week. • All classes end with a performance demo for parents. THEATRE FOR THE VERY YOUNG (AGES 4-GRADE 1) Popular class for young performers to experience a great “taste of theatre.” Singing, dancing, pantomime, storytelling, improvisation, projection, make-believe and more. Three teachers move students from music to drama to dance in 25 minute periods divided into groups by age. INSTRUCTOR: THEATRE AND KIDS X KD10S - Saturday, 2/27/16-4/23/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/F-Pod Balcony u 9:00 AM-10:30 AM X Fee: $57 (Gold Card Not Honored) Please be aware that some of the ingredients used in the classes below may contain traces of peanuts, peanut oils, tree nuts, egg or other food allergens. CARNIVAL FOODS – NEW Do you love to eat Corn Dogs, Carmel Corn and More! Join us as we make some of your favorites from the carnival. You won’t have to wait till the next time the carnival is in town. A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: KITCHEN WIZARDS, KATHY’S JUST DESSERTS X KD51S - (AGES 4-7) - Saturday, 4/2/16-4/9/16 (2 Sessions) X NPHS/F131 u 9:30 AM-11:00 AM X Fee: $37 (Gold Card Not Honored) X KD52S - (AGES 8-12) - Saturday, 4/2/16-4/9/16 (2 Sessions) X NPHS/F131 u 11:30 AM-1:00 PM X Fee: $37 (Gold Card Not Honored) CUPCAKE DECORATING Learn techniques for coloring frosting, filling bags, using various tips to create cupcake masterpieces! A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor the first day of class. INSTRUCTOR: KITCHEN WIZARDS, KATHY’S JUST DESSERTS X KD49S - (AGES 4-7) - Saturday, 3/5/16-3/19/16 BASIC ACTING (GRADES 5-8) Learn the basics of improvisation, scene development, projection, dialect, diction, character creation and more. This class is fast moving and more involved in scripts and scene reading. A great way to prepare for school audition season! No previous experience necessary! INSTRUCTOR: THEATRE AND KIDS X KD32S - Saturday, 2/27/16-4/23/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/F-Pod Balcony u 9:00 AM-10:30 AM X Fee: $57 (Gold Card Not Honored) LIGHT SABER FOR FUN AND FITNESS – X KD50S - (AGES 8-12) - Saturday, 3/5/16-3/19/16 (3 Sessions) X NPHS/F131 u 11:30 AM-1:00 PM X Fee: $41 (Gold Card Not Honored) More Kids Classes on page 14 MINI MUSICAL PRODUCTION MINI MUSICAL PRODUCTION (GRADES 2-6) TALES OF ANANSI - African Stories of how things came to be from everyone’s favorite storyteller, Anansi the Spider. No-stress auditions will take place on the first day. A performance on the final day for parents and friends with full costumes and props. INSTRUCTOR: THEATRE AND KIDS X KD11S - Saturday, 2/27/16-4/23/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/F-Pod Balcony u 9:00 AM-10:30 AM X Fee: $57 (Gold Card Not Honored) X KD33S - Saturday, 2/27/16-4/23/16 (7 Sessions) X No Class: 3/26/16, 4/16/16 X NPHS/F-Pod Balcony u 11:00 AM-12:30 PM X Fee: $57 (Gold Card Not Honored) THEATRE FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS THEATRE FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS – TOM SAWYER (GRADES 3-9) (AGES 9 AND UP) Have fun while you learn the basics of light saber exercise in a comfortable and safe environment. You will learn basic footwork, strikes, blocks, parries as well as some fancy spins. Low impact physical activity is required. There is a light saber rental fee of $10 payable to the instructor the first night of class. INSTRUCTOR: FRANK GIORGIANNI X SP10S.2 - Monday, 4/4/16-5/2/16 (5 Sessions) X York Avenue/Gym u 7:00 PM-8:00 PM X Fee: $52 (Gold Card Not Honored) TOM SAWYER - Join Tom, Huck, Sid and Aunt Polly on a rip-roaring adventure in Hannibal, Missouri. With tuneful songs and foot-stomping dances, this classic tale will be brought to life with roles for all! It includes the classic fence-painting scene, the robbers in the cave and more! Interested actors should prepare a one-minute monologue or poem and be prepared to sing “Happy Birthday” and read from the script. INSTRUCTOR: THEATRE AND KIDS BABYSITTING 101 WORKSHOP X Auditions: Thursday, 2/18/16 - 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (AGES 11 AND UP) X Rehearsals: beginning Thursday, 2/25/16 from Join us to learn about babysitting! During this six hour interactive program our instructors cover topics including: marketing your business; setting your pay rate; age-appropriate play; behavior problems; and first aid and safety (no CPR). The day is a mix of hands-on activities, classroom participation, lecture and DVD. Participants are to bring lunch, drink and snacks. and Saturday, 2/20/16 - 12:00 PM-3:00 PM 6:00 PM-9:00 PM and Saturday, 2/27/16 from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM (NPHS/F-Pod Balcony) X No Class: 3/24/16, 3/26/16 X Walton Farm Elementary School • Rehearsals: 4/13/16 - 4/15/16 • Performance: 4/16/16 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM X Fee: $97 Due After Auditions X Gold Card Not Honored INSTRUCTOR: STAFF FROM CHILD HOME AND COMMUNITY, INC. X KD16S - Saturday, 3/19/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/K30 u 9:00 AM-3:00 PM X Fee: $72 (Gold Card Not Honored) (3 Sessions) X NPHS/F131 u 9:30 AM-11:00 AM X Fee: $41 (Gold Card Not Honored) Just for Kids! THEATRE & KIDS PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP Dates available February 2016 www.theatreandkids.org Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org PONY CLUB FOR CHILDREN (AGES 4-11) For your pony loving child, this course will help them learn as much as possible before starting riding lessons. They will do horse crafts, feed and groom the ponies, play interactive horse games and more! Each week, children will ride or drive for a short period to introduce them to the basics. For more information visit www.penelopeponyparty.com. INSTRUCTOR: DONNA BEERS X KD19S - Monday, 4/11/16-5/16/16 (6 Sessions) X Everything Little Farm, 223 Scott Road, Bedminster, PA 18944 X 6:00 PM-7:30 PM X Fee: $170 (Gold Card Not Honored) N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 13 Just for Kids! SPORTS & MUSIC! SPORTS CLINICS! FOR KIDS GIRLS BASKETBALL SHOOTING/ GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC – OFFENSIVE CLINIC (GRADES 4-8) OFFENSIVE STRATEGIES During this comprehensive clinic, you will learn efficient ways to practice; develop confidence, quick release and accuracy; learn creative games that can be used to practice on your own; receive personal attention to correct your form and techniques; learn physical techniques to help ignore pressure and learn shot development in small groups for maximum repetitions. INSTRUCTOR: MAGGIE DEMARTELEIRE X KD29S - Wednesday/Thursday, 5/4/16-5/5/16 (2 Sessions) X NPHS/Boys Gym u 6:00 PM-8:00 PM X Fee: $30 (Gold Card Not Honored) GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC – DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM (GRADES 1-6) The spring field hockey developmental/ instructional program will provide a great opportunity for beginners and intermediate field hockey players to learn or improve the basic skills and rules of the game. No experience necessary. The program will run for five weeks and each session will be two hours. The first hour will be skills and drills and the second hour will be play and strategy. The players will be coached by North Penn High School coaches and players. A T-Shirt will be provided to each participant. EQUIPMENT: All players will need a field hockey stick, shin guards and a mouth guard. Goggles are optional but encouraged. Please bring a marked water bottle. INSTRUCTOR: SHANNON MCCRACKEN X KD45S - Saturday, 4/16/16-5/14/16 (5 Sessions) X NPSH/Turf Field u 12:00 PM-2:00 PM X Fee: $80 (Gold Card Not Honored) (GRADES 7-9) NEW The spring field hockey clinic will provide a great opportunity for beginners and intermediate field hockey players to learn or improve the basic offensive skills including dodges and ball handling, shooting skills and offensive team strategies. This clinic is valuable for offensive and defensive players because all players play both offense and defense in the game. This clinic is perfect for middle school players that participated in the sport during the fall at the middle school level, however no experience is necessary. We welcome newcomers to the sport as well! The players will be coached by North Penn High School coaches and players. EQUIPMENT: All players will need a field hockey stick, shin guards and a mouth guard. Goggles are optional but encouraged. Please bring a marked water bottle. INSTRUCTOR: SHANNON MCCRACKEN X KD55S - Saturday, 4/23/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/Turf Field u 2:00 PM-4:30 PM X Fee: $20 (Gold Card Not Honored) GUITAR BASICS FOR KIDS (AGES 4-15) Enrich your life with music! This class will cover the fundamental skills needed to begin playing the guitar. Have fun learning songs, riffs, chords and the online resources available to help your playing. So bring your guitar and let’s jam! INSTRUCTOR: THOMAS HUNT X KD18S - Wednesday, 3/2/16-4/27/16 (8 Sessions) X No Class: 3/23/16 X NPHS/K26 u 6:00 PM-7:00 PM X Fee: $50 (Gold Card Not Honored) FUN WITH GLASS FUSING (GRADES K-5) NEW In this fun and exciting class students will explore different aspects of glass art. We’ll make cool glass fusing (kiln worked glass) projects where we will experiment with texture and color. Glass fusing is fun, colorful, easy way to explore your inner artist. No two pieces are the same and every piece has beauty. All kiln firing is done offsite at the instructor’s studio. A materials fee of $50 is payable to the instructor. INSTRUCTOR: LEANNE PURKIS X KD40S - Saturday, 2/27/16-3/19/16 (4 Sessions) X NPHS/K224 u 9:00 AM-10:30 AM X Fee: $45 (Gold Card Not Honored) IRONKNIGHTS ELEMENTARY GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC – DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES (GRADES 7-9) NEW The spring field hockey clinic will provide a great opportunity for beginners and intermediate field hockey players to learn or improve the basic defensive skills including defensive positioning, hitting skills, tackling and defensive team strategies. This clinic is valuable for offensive and defensive players because all players play both offense and defense in the game. This clinic is perfect for middle school players that participated in the sport during the fall at the middle school level, however no experience is necessary. We welcome newcomers to the sport as well! The players will be coached by North Penn High School coaches and players. EQUIPMENT: All players will need a field hockey stick, shin guards and a mouth guard. Goggles are optional but encouraged. Please bring a marked water bottle. INSTRUCTOR: SHANNON MCCRACKEN X KD58S - Saturday, 5/7/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/Turf Field u 2:00 PM-4:30 PM X Fee: $20 (Gold Card Not Honored) TRIATHLON – 5TH ANNUAL The 5th Annual North Penn IRONKnights Elementary Triathlon is only open to North Penn elementary students! Three divisions include grades K-2, grades 3-4 and grades 5-6. Girls and boys who finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in their division will receive an IRONKnight trophy. Each participant will also receive an IRONKnight triathlon t-shirt before the event! Participants must provide own equipment, helmets are required for biking. Participants must pre-register, race day registrations will not be accepted. By registering for the triathlon your child(ren) is automatically registered for his/her school’s triathlon club. The Physical Education (P.E.) teacher in each building will communicate the practice and meeting times for each school, as these times will vary. For additional information contact your student’s P.E. teacher. To learn more, and to see photos from past events, visit: www.npenn.org/IRONKnights. X KD57S - Saturday, 5/21/16 (1 Session) X 7:30 AM-4:00 PM (division start times will vary) X Fee: $22 (Gold Card Not Honored) Online Registration at www.northpenncep.org 14 S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M North Penn Community Education Program 401 E. Hancock Street Lansdale, PA, 19446 email malleypa@npenn.org or beigelg@npenn.org phone 215-853-1028 or 215-853-1029 fax 215-853-1782 or 215-853-1783 www.northpenncep.org NEW! Online registration available at www.northpenncep.org. • Classes are held at North Penn High School (unless otherwise noted). • Registration Deadline — February 20. Late registrations accepted where space is available. • Saturday classes begin February 27 (unless otherwise noted). • Weekday classes begin the week of February 29 (unless otherwise noted). • Online registration available at www.northpenncep.org. • Mail registration to the Community Education Program, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale, PA 19446; with check, credit card number or money order or FAX to 215-853-1782 with credit card number. Registration Information • REGISTRANTS SHOULD ASSUME ACCEPTANCE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED IN ALL CASES. • For Trips and Planetarium visits with multiple registrants, please include a list of names with contact information along with payment. www.northpenncep.org. • NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS will be accepted. • ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION will be sent via email when an email address is provided. Please print clearly. • Gold Card Registrations are not accepted online. Please send to Community Education Program, 401 East Hancock Street, Lansdale, PA 19446. • Refunds will not be made after the first class is held. • There will be a $10 non-refundable registration fee on all cancellations. • Payment can be made by check, money order or VISA/MASTERCARD. Bridle Path Elementary: 200 Bridle Path Road, Lansdale, PA 19446 Hatfield Elementary: 1701 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440 In-Person Registration Tuesday, February 2 from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM • Return checks are subject to a $30 Return Check Fee. • REGISTER EARLY to avoid disappointment at All classes are held at North Penn High School (NPHS) unless otherwise noted. Addresses can be found below: • Courses may be cancelled when enrollment is insufficient. Registrants affected will be contacted for a full refund. North Penn High School: 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA 19446 • Unless otherwise noted, classes are intended for adults 18 years or older. North Wales Elementary: 201 Summit Street, North Wales, PA 19454 • Not designed for high school or college credit. Oak Park Elementary: 500 Squirrel Lane, Lansdale, PA 19446 • Cancellation of Classes due to inclement weather is announced on: Pennfield Middle School: 726 Forty Foot Road, Hatfield, PA 19440 u www.npenn.org u Twitter @NPSD u NPTV Comcast Channel 28/ Verizon Fios Channel 29 u Radio Station WNPV 1440 AM u KYW-Snow Number 303 Walton Farm Elementary: 1610 Allentown Road, Lansdale, PA 19446 York Avenue Elementary: 700 York Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446 PHOTOCOPY FORM FOR DUPLICATES WHEN NECESSARY. COURSE AND TRIP ENROLLMENT FORM Mail to: North Penn Community Education Program • 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale, PA 19446 215-853-1028 / 215-853-1029 Activity Activity # Gold Card Time Day Fee Grade (if children’s class) Date of Birth Name Address City Zip Code Phone Cell phone Email (PRINT) WAIVER: I/we hereby release the North Penn School District, and its employees, agents, or servants from any and all causes of action and claims for injury or damage arising out of participation of any Community Education Program courses/camps that I or my child(ren) have registered for. I acknowledge that I have been informed that serious injury, including catastrophic injuries, paralysis, or even death, even under careful supervision, can results from accidents during any of the NPSD Community Education courses/camps. Photography/video may be used from NPSD Community Education classes/courses. To opt out of photography/ video please email andreykm@npenn.org for a Publicity Refusal form. I have read and NOTE: Attach check or money order. Make checks payable to NORTH PENN COMMUNITY EDUCATION. understood ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION IS SENT VIA EMAIL. the waiver: There will be a $10 non-refundable registration fee on all cancellations. Initials VISA Mastercard Exp. date: Security Code: Signature N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 15 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Lansdale, PA 19446 Permit No. 286 401 East Hancock St. Lansdale, PA 19446 GOLD CARD SPRING HIGHLIGHTS • GOLD CARD MATINEE: TUESDAY, 4/26/16 • NPHS CHORUS CONCERT: THURSDAY, 5/26/16 Please check the 2015–2016 Activities calendar, available at the Office of School and Community Engagement or online at www.npenn.org, for dates and locations of each event. Trips A DAY IN NYC We will drop you off in the Theater District in Midtown Manhattan and the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Travelers will receive information packets with suggestions for restaurants, museums and where to get half-price matinee theatre tickets. You will be picked up at 6:45 PM in the same place you were dropped off in the morning. Fee includes charter bus transportation only. X TR10S - Saturday, 4/16/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/Parking lot u 8:00 AM-9:00 PM X Fee: $48 (Gold Card Not Honored) NOTE: CANCELLATION POLICY IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ANNAPOLIS Join us for a day of adventure in Annapolis, MD. We will start our day by with a walking tour of Annapolis departing from Susan Campbell Park and ending at the top of Main Street by the Maryland Inn. You will then have free time to enjoy the shops and restaurants. Lunch will be on your own. Your afternoon will be completed with a cruise of the Annapolis Harbor. On the way home, we will be making a quick fast food stop. PLEASE NOTE: Anyone over the age of 16 must show PHOTO ID when entering the Maryland State House exhibit and the U.S. Naval Academy. (Fee includes charter bus transportation, walking tour and cruise). FOR SPRING 2016 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES u Tuesday, February 2 u 5:00-8:00 PM u Educational Services Center 401 East Hancock Street Lansdale, PA 19446 Register online at www.northpenncep.org and enter the code ONLINE% during this time to receive the same discount! The 5% discount will be given for registrations on this night only. Please note: Forms should be completed and brought with payment to in-person registration. Registrations can be mailed in at any time if you cannot attend these nights. However, the 5% discount is not accepted on mail-in registrations. X TR13S - Saturday, 4/9/16 (1 Session) X NPHS/Parking lot u 7:00 AM-9:00 PM X Fee: $72 (Gold Card Not Honored) A full refund will be given for notice received 30 or more days prior to trip. If notice is received within 5 days of the trip occurs, a credit voucher will be issued in the amount of the trip minus any prepaid amounts. The credit voucher may be used toward a future trip for up to one year from the date of issue. No refund or credit will be issued for cancellations within 5 days of trip. Registration must be received one month before the trip date, although late registration is accepted when space is available. Please list all travelers attending on registration form. The North Penn School District sponsored Community Education Program provides unlimited educational and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Support for the community school and aquatic program demonstrates that members of the board of school directors and district administrators are committed to community use of facilities. North Penn Cinema Series Superintendent: Curtis R. Dietrich, Ed.D. Experience the rich cultural cinema offerings in stunning High Definition and Immersive sound through the NP Cinema Series. In the past, the North Penn Cinema series have featured the Philadelphia Orchestra, Operas from the greatest International Opera houses, first run Broadway Musicals and tours of the most prestigious museums around the world. To find showtimes and programs visit http://npce.ticketleap.com. Gold Card Not Honored. 16 S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 N O R T H P E N N C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M Board of School Directors: Vincent Sherpinsky (President); Josephine Charnock (Vice President); Ed Diasio, Tim Kerr, Suzan Leonard, Carolyn Murphy, Frank O’Donnell, Teresa Prykowski, John Schilling Director of School & Community Engagement: Christine Liberaski Advertising and Marketing Specialist: Erika Shaedle