Enrichment Course Descriptions
Spring 2012
Instructor: Soccer & Smiles
Course Title: Soccer!
Grade level: Preschool/Pre-K
Day/Time: Mondays, 11:30-12:30
Course description: Designed specifically for children ages 3-8, Soccer & Smiles strives to
teach the fundamentals of soccer in a fun, positive, non-competitive environment. Children
will develop a wide range of cognitive abilities including increased self-confidence, problemsolving skills, concentration, cooperation, and independence. Our program also enhances
gross motor skills, encourages regular exercise and promotes a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Instructor: Gold Medal Martial Arts
Course Title: Taekwondo
Grade level: K-4
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 3:10-3:55
Course description: The program is based upon building real skills through “FUNdamental” drills. Coordination, balance, and motor skills are carefully cultivated and
nurtured by caring instructors. The skills your child will develop in our program will
enhance all aspects of their development - socially, academically and athletically. This
program builds the foundation for meeting the requirements of Black Belt in the Olympic
sport and martial art of Taekwondo.
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Instructor: Amanda Poon
Course Title: Music Enjoyment
Grade level: Preschool/Pre-K
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 11:30-12:30
Course description: This class is designed specifically for preschool-aged children. The
class is structured so that the first 40-minutes emphasize the Kodaly, Orff and Dalcroze
methods, followed by a 20-minute chorus class. Children will learn to appreciate music
through their class participation. Class size is limited to 10 children.
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Instructor: Robin Long
Course Title: Make Your Own Stained Glass!
Grade level: Middle School
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30
Course description: Design and produce works in stained glass. This is a goggles-wearing
opportunity! Learn how to use a glass cutter and soldering iron. Depending on complexity,
you may be able to create more than one piece. A materials fee of $35 (included in cost of the
class) will cover the costs of creating as many pieces as you are able to make in the 8 weeks.
Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies
Course Title: Lego Engineering FUNdamentals
Grade level: K-4
Day/Time: Thursdays, 3:10-4:10
Course description: Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and over
100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and
architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers,
motorized cars, and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before, and explore your
craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and
returning students to engineer at the next level.
Instructor: Soccer & Smiles
Course Title: Soccer Skills Clinic
Grade level: Kindergarten
Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:40-3:40
Course description: Designed specifically for children ages 3-8, Soccer & Smiles strives to
teach the fundamentals of soccer in a fun, positive, non-competitive environment. Children
will develop a wide range of cognitive abilities including increased self-confidence, problemsolving skills, concentration, cooperation, and independence. Our program also enhances
gross motor skills, encourages regular exercise and promotes a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Geared toward older children, this class will build upon children’s soccer knowledge and
enhance their skills. Each hour long class will end in a 20-minute scrimmage.
Instructor: Erin Bassmann
Course Title: Cooking
Grade level: 3-8
Day/Time: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30
The students will learn to cook fun dishes they can recreate at home, while learning some
basic skills that will help them gain an understanding for the foundation of cooking. A
materials fee of $30 (included in cost of the class) will cover all supplies
Instructor: Bay Area Chess
Course Title: Chess
Grade level: K-4, 3:10-4:10
Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:40-3:40
Course description: Each session consists of lesson, practice game, and individual coaching.
From time to time, students also work on puzzles and exercises to sharpen their mental
acuity. The time is roughly split evenly between formal instruction and practicing what you
learned.