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*NEW* Youth Enrichment | Weaving with Ms Hans (Grades 2-4)
Weaving Grades 2 - 4Instructor, Klair Hans, Hilltop Art teacherMake a woven tapestry using a simple loom, needle and endless variety of yarn! We'll learn basic and advanced techniques like rya, box weave and two-color weave and even experiment with adding new materials like ribbon, fabric and natural elements! Wednesdays, October 21 - November 113:40 - 4:40 pmHilltop Primary School | Art Room#2016-A26F$89 -
Babysitter Safety Training (Ages 11 and older)
Babysitter Safety TrainingAges 11 and olderInstructor, Shelly NahanBoys and girls ages 11 and up learn skill training and information that is necessary in caring for infants and children in this American Health & Safety Institute accredited program. This program will teach the importance of responsibility, recognizing an emergency, emergency action steps, personal safety, fire and water safety, infant/child basic care, and also responding to an unconscious victim, CPR, choking management and basic First Aid. Upon successful completion, participants will earn the American Health & Safety Institute Child and Babysitting safety certification card. Students should bring a pen, notebook, snacks and a beverage to class. Monday, September 28 PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: Monday, October 54:30 - 7:30 pmWestonka Activity Center | Conference Room#2008-A26F$65 -
Driver's Education (Students 14-1/2 years and older)
Driver's EducationAges 14-1/2 years and olderInstructors, Pam Garvais and/or Megan LhotkaThis class includes 30 hours of classroom instruction. State law requires students to attend every session to receive credit for the full 30 hours. After completing the course, students must register with a commercial driving school. Once they pass the permit test at age 15, students will complete six hours of Behind the Wheel with an instructor using a commercial driving school of their choice. Students should bring a highlighter and pencil to each class.*Please note: one White Card will be issued upon successful completion of the 30 hour course. A replacement White Card may be issued for a $20 fee (cash only) if the original is lost or missing. CANCELED due to low enrollment Monday - Thursday, September 14 - 17, 21 - 24 , 28 & 293:15 - 6:15 pmThaler Sports Center | Conference Room#2004-A26F$139-------------------------------------Monday - Thursday, December 7 - 10, 14 - 17, 21 & 223:15 - 6:15 pmThaler Sports Center | Conference Room#2004-B26F$139 -
Engineering for Kids | STEM Club ( Grades K-4)
Engineering for Kids | STEM Club Grades K - 4 All new lessons for the new school year. Calling new and returning students - The Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club brings fun, hands-on lessons every week to introduce engineering concepts at a young age. For each lesson, students focus on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. These life skills give students the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can succeed in anything! Session ITuesdays, September 22 - October 20 (not meeting October 13)3:40 - 4:40 pmHilltop Primary School | Art Room#2038-A26F$119Thursdays, September 24 - October 22 (not meeting October 15)3:40 - 4:40 pmShirley Hills Primary School | Art Room#2038-B26F$119 Session I Week 1 - Aerospace Engineering | Stunt Plane Students learn about the science of flight and design their own glider. Week 2 - Acoustic Engineering | String Telephone Students explore how sound travels by creating and testing their own string telephone. Week 3 - Mechanical Engineering | Pyramid Slingshot Students explore potential and kinetic energy as they design and build a simple pyramid-style slingshot. Week 4 - Coding Unplugged | Binary Bracelets Students learn how information is represented so that a computer can interpret and store it, then create a simple binary bracelet. Session IITuesdays, November 17 - December 15 (no class November 24)3:40 - 4:40 pmHilltop Primary School | Art Room#2038-C26F$119Thursdays, November 19 - December 17 (no class November 26)3:40 - 4:40 pmShirley Hills Primary School | Art Room#2038-D26F$119 Session II Week 1 - Environmental Engineering | Bug in a Web Students learn how spiders use their webs to catch bugs in nature, then build a simple bug-in-a-web model inspired by how real webs work. Week 2 - Electrical Engineering | Magnet Maze Students learn about magnets, their properties, and how they're used in navigation tools like compasses, then create their own magnet-guided maze. Week 3 - Chemical Engineering | Witch's Brew Students experiment with different materials to create a bubbling, chemical-reaction powered witch's brew. Week 4 - Mechanical Engineering | Propeller Car Students get a hands-on lesson in air powered thrust and inertia as they design and test a propeller car. -
KidScientific | Fizzy, Fun & Slime Lab
KidScientific | Fizzy, Fun & Slime LabGrades K - 4Jump into the Fizzy, Fun and Slime Lab! Kids will create rainbow fizz, erupting ice cream cone volcanoes, water bead stress balls and an array of ooey gooey slime creations. This hands on class is packed with science, messy fun and endless excitement! Wednesdays, November 18 - December 16 (not meeting November 25)3:40 - 4:40 pmShirley Hills Primary School | Art Room#2018-A26F$89-----------------------------------------Thursdays, November 19 - December 17 (not meeting November 26)3:40 pm - 4:40 pmHilltop Primary School | Art Room#2018-B26F$89 -
Middle School programs | Cribbage Club (Grades 5-7)
Middle School | Cribbage ClubGrades 5 - 7Instructor, Lauren NoessLooking for something fun after school? Join us for Cribbage Club where all skill levels are welcome - from first-timers to seasoned players. Each participant receives their own cribbage board and deck of cards. Learn the basics, sharpen your strategies and enjoy plenty of friendly games with new friends. It's social, it's classic and it might just become your favorite new hobby. Don't get skunked - register today! Tuesdays, October 20 - November 17 (not meeting November 3)3:00 - 4:00 pmWestonka Middle School | Room 103#2036-A26F$45--------------------------------------------Tuesdays, November 24 - December 153:00 - 4:00 pmWestonka Middle School | Room 103#2036-B26F$45 -
Paint Your Pet Night (Ages 7 - Adult)
Paint Your Pet Night!Ages 7 - Adult (ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a registered Adult)Instructor, Emily VictoryFirst - email a picture of your pet to the instructor: emvictorystudio@gmail.comNext - the instructor will sketch out your image in preparation for the classFinally - gather your friends and come paint! Monday, November 166:00 - 9:00 pmWestonka High School | Art Room 2076#7707-A26F$39 -
Private Tutoring | Grades K-8 (Grades 9-12 upon request)
Private TutoringGrades K - 8 (entering Grades 9-12 as requested)District teachers are contracted for servicesDoes your child need a little extra help in school? One on one tutoring may be the answer! Your tutor will work with you and your child through an evaluation process, testing, goal setting and will personalize tutoring sessions to fit the needs of your child. Tutors work with your child's schedule to suit your family needs. Licensed teachers have been hired for private tutoring.Contact Carley Olsem, Enrichment & Operations Coordinator at olsemc@westonka.k12.mn.us to schedule tutoring session. Monday - ThursdayAll District school locations$65/hour or $260/four hoursSessions can be broken down into 30-minute sessions for younger students. A minimum of four sessions must be paid at the time of registration.#2037-A26F -
Youth Enrichment | Claymation with Ms Hans (Grades 2-4)
Claymation Grades 2 - 4Instructor, Klair Hans, Hilltop Art TeacherJoin Ms Hans for some after school art! Combine all your artistic talents in this unique art class. We'll be making polymer clay creatures, and using them to make fascinatingly fantastical short films! We'll build miniature sets, write a story line and film it all using the stop motion animation app, "Stop Motion Studio." Then we'll publish our videos on the web to share with friends. Mondays, November 30 - December 213:40 - 4:40 pmHilltop Primary School | Art Room#2015-A26F$89 -
Youth Enrichment | Intro to RC Car Racing (Grades K-8)
Intro to RC Car RacingInstructor, Party Crashers RC RacingGrades K-8 *students in Grades K-1 must have an Adult present at classInterested in RC cars? Want to try racing them on a track? Then come join us as we explore what makes them work and get to try them out. Participants will learn with a better understanding and get some time testing out their driving skills on a few different types of RC cars. Participants can use RC cars provided or use their own with approval from Party Crashers RC Racing. Monday, September 285:30 - 6:30 pmHilltop Primary School | Bus parking lot#2049-A26F$29------------------------------------Monday, September 286:40 - 7:40 pmHilltop Primary School | Bus parking lot#2049-B26F$29 -
Youth Enrichment | RC Car Racing (Grades K-8)
RC Car RacingGrades K - 8; students in Grades K-1 must have an Adult presentInstructor, Party Crashers RC RacingWant to drive RC Cars on a track? Then come join us and you can test your driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or use their own with approval from Party Crashers RC Racing. Monday, September 286:40 - 7:40 pmHilltop Primary School | Bus parking lot#2050-A26F$29
