Mokena Community Park District Fall 2012 - Mokena Park District

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SCARECROW PARTY
Join us for a special Scarecrow Party! We’ll be listening
to the children’s story “The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t
Afraid of Anything”, and then we’ll make our very
own scarecrow just like in the story. (Of course our
scarecrow will be made out of construction paper!) We’ll
also have time for games and a pizza dinner. Ages 4-6.
Instructor: Janet Nush
LOCATION: Cady Preschool Room
DAY/DATE: Friday, October 5, 2012
TIME: 6:00 - 8:15 p.m.
PROGRAM #: C12Y006
FEE: $20
Deadline: September 30, 2012
SIMPLE MACHINES BUILD-A-THON
If you enjoy building with Legos ® and would like to understand how
machines work, this class is for you! Join COMPUTER EXPLORERS
and build models of real-life devices such as a drawbridge,
windshield wipers, a car, or a conveyor belt using Lego ® Simple
Machines Kits. Concepts of pulleys, levers, wheels, axles, and
gears will be reviewed and students will bring projects to life
using battery operated motors. They will explore, investigate,
and solve problems in a group environment. Who says learning
can’t be fun? 2 children per Lego ® kit. Ages: 8 – 12 years.
Instructor: Computer Explorers
LOCATION: Park Office
DAY/DATE: Monday, November 26 - December 17, 2012
TIME: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
PROGRAM #: C12Y205
FEE: $80
Deadline: November 21, 2012
A SIMPLIFIED STUDENT
Taught by professional organizer Emily Smith, this workshop
covers the basics for organizing your desk, homework area, and
locker. Students will leave with basic tips on setting up your desk,
locker, etc. in the most efficient, simplified and organized manner,
and then keeping it organized.
Instructor: Emily Smith
LOCATION: Main Park Multi-purpose Room
DAY/DATE: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
PROGRAM #: C12Y317
FEE: $15
Deadline: September 7, 2012
Recreation programs are
designed for specific age
groups. Participants must be
the age designated in the class
description on or before the
date the course begins, unless
otherwise specified. Birth
Certificates may be requested.
SUPERHERO MOVIE-MAKING – SPIDERMAN,
BATMAN AND FRIENDS
Join COMPUTER EXPLORERS and create your very own stopmotion
animation movie featuring Spiderman, Batman, and
friends. Students will create story-boards and scripts, design
sets using Legos and other props, use digital cameras for filming
and special effects while creating the Super-Hero movie of their
choice. Students will receive a copy of the class movies on a CD,
and can premiere their movies for family and friends on the last
day of class. Ages 8-12 years
Instructor: Computer Explorers
LOCATION: Park Office
DAY: Monday
DATE: January 14 - February 4, 2013
TIME: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
PROGRAM #: C12Y207
FEE: $80
Deadline: January 9, 2013
VIDEO GAME ANIMATION AND DESIGN
If you love to play video games, here is an opportunity to design
your own in the new (advanced) version of our popular class! Dive
into the world of video game design with COMPUTER EXPLORERS
by creating and programming characters that interact with one
another. Afterwards, you will receive a copy of your game so that
your friends can play and you will even be able to continue to
work on your project after class is complete. Whether you are a
beginner or more advanced student, there are many possibilities
to show off your design skills. Ages 8-12 years.
Instructor: Computer Explorers
LOCATION: Park Office
DAY: Monday
DATE: September 17 - October 8, 2012
TIME: 5:15 - 6:45 p.m.
PROGRAM #: C12Y203
FEE: $80
Deadline: September 12, 2012
YOUNG ARTISTS
In this variety art class, students will experiment with clay,
tempera paints, water colors, abstracts and much more. Students
should bring an all-purpose art pad to first class. Taught by a
graduate of the American Academy of Art. Age 8-12.
Instructor: P. Winkleman
LOCATION: Cady Craft Room
DAY: Monday
TIME: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
FEE: $42
PROGRAM #: C12Y003
DATE: September 24 - October 29, 2012
Deadline: September 19, 2012
PROGRAM #: C12Y004
DATE: November 5 – December 17, 2012
(No class November 12)
Deadline: October 31, 2012
PROGRAM #: C12Y005
DATE: January 7 - February 18, 2013
(No class January 21, 2013)
Deadline: January 2, 2013
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