ENRICHMENT & EXPLORATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NOTE: ***Please Use Summer Enrichment & Exploration Schedule (provided after course descriptions) to see when courses are being offered. Please adhere to grade level recommendations when registering!***
Readers Club Fee: $130 In Reader’s Club, students will join a book group to read and discuss a novel together. They will participate in book talks, literature circles, book celebrations, and "write like the author" days. With choice and engaging activities, this class helps foster a true love of reading! Career Connection: Reader’s Club helps you practice reading, discussing stories, and sharing ideas — just like authors, book reviewers, and librarians do in their jobs! Creative Writing 1 Hour Grades 3-6 Fee: $130 1 Hour Grades 3-6 A fun, interactive class to help young writers unlock their creativity and improve their writing skills. Students will learn the essential ingredients of great fiction and build their writing skills from grammar and punctuation to vocabulary and story structure. Topics include beginning poetry, genre fiction, and high interest nonfiction. Whether beginners or experienced writers, they’ll build confidence and a strong writing foundation. Career Connection: Strong storytelling skills are essential in careers beyond writing, including marketing, public relations, law, and business leadership. Students will learn how effective communication, creativity, and narrative structure are used to engage audiences, persuade clients, and build compelling brand stories. Journey Through the Genres 1 Hour Grades 3-8 Fee: $130 In Journey Through the Genres, students will explore Narrative, Expository, Persuasive, and Descriptive Writing using the writing process. They will read and analyze various examples, and then apply their skills to create and publish their pieces. Students will also present their work creatively while gaining confidence in tackling different types of writing. Career Connection: Journey Through the Genres helps you practice writing stories, articles, and opinions — just like authors, journalists, and bloggers do in their jobs! Catch the Podcasting Bug 1 Hour Grades 3-6 Fee: $130 Students will discover the power of storytelling through audio and learn how to create their own podcasts on topics that matter in the real world. They'll have the opportunity to research, script, record, and produce their own episodes, while learning key skills such as public speaking, editing, sound design, and digital publishing. Students will collaborate with peers, interview “guest” speakers, and gain practical experience in creating content that resonates with listeners. Career Connection: Students will explore how podcasts are used in journalism, education, entertainment, and business, giving them insights into how this medium has become a powerful tool for communication and influence in today's world. Wizarding World of Harry Potter 2 Hours Grades 4-8 Fee: $190 Calling all witches and wizards! In this class, students will explore the world of Harry Potter through crafts, games, writing, and online activities. This class is ideal for any Harry Potter lover- whether they are new to the world of Hogwarts or if they have seen every movie and read all the books! Career Connection: This class connects to careers in creative writing, game design, and event planning.
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