Pint Sized Mad Science
PS/PK
3:45pm–4:45pm
In this session, Preschoolers will discover what makes an insect an insect, and see live ladybugs released into the air! They’ll get an intro to Sir Isaac Newton and his laws of motion (warning, some ribbon dancing may happen!), practice color mixing AND color separation as they explore the rainbow, and become musicians thanks to the science of music. Mad Science will also train students to be astronauts with a space mission to the moon, and water bottle rockets. Finally, kids must brace themselves for a foggy, bubbly Dry Ice presentation! C-O-2-MUCH FUN!
Pots, Pans, and Passports!
Radical Cooks
K–5th
3:45pm–4:45pm
Join us as we traipse around the planet in search of tasty treats from various countries. We’ll learn the origin of traditional foods, try our hand at table settings and manners, cook, and then sample these sweet and savory delights. Passports and aprons included.
Chess
EDU Chess
K–5th
3:45pm–4:45pm
The Chess Club strives for every student to develop a lifelong passion, in which they can continually grow and appreciate, as well as to empower each student to use critical thinking and concentration throughout their daily lives. Classes emphasize building a strong foundation of basic chess knowledge and are perfect for anyone willing to learn the game and develop a unique passion. Topics include tactics training, understanding how to analyze, learning proper endgame techniques, assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and more. Edu-Chess, established over twelve years, is an after-school program teaching chess in a scholastic and fun environment. Chess programs at Edu-Chess are designed to foster intellectual and emotional growth in children. Roger Weerasinghe, Director of Edu-Chess, requires all teachers to be certified Edu-Chess instructors. All instructors are held to high standards, and many of them have been teaching chess for over five years, making Edu-Chess the leader in chess instruction for children in the Los Angeles area.
