BW ASP Spring 2015 Registration Packet

Bryker Woods After School Program Spring 2015 Registration Packet The Bryker Woods After-‐School Program Committee of the PTA is pleased to share the set of programs available for the Spring of 2015. As you review the course catalog, you will find the name of each class, the organization or individual offering the class, the dates and location for the class, the grades for which the class is designed, the fees for the class and additional details. Please read carefully to understand what each class is about. As always, classes are available on a first-‐come, first-‐served basis. Many programs can only accommodate a certain number of students; so please sign up as quickly as possible to secure your child(ren)’s spot! For your convenience, please register directly with each program. After the description of each program in this packet, you will find instructions on how to register—in most cases, it’s online and in other cases, you can contact the vendor directly by email or phone to set up payment. The vendors will confirm when your registration has been received (and they will notify you if the class is full). If you do not receive a confirmation email (or notification that the class is full) before the first meeting of the program, please contact the vendor directly. If you do not receive a response, please contact the After-‐
School Program Committee at [email protected]. A limited number of scholarships—one per child per semester—are available for families with financial hardship. For more information please contact us via email. Please remember that the PTA coordinates bringing these programs to campus, but they operate independently of us, so you will need to communicate with them directly about registration and class matters. In addition, you are responsible for making sure your child knows when and where each class is, as the PTA and your child’s teacher do not have this information. For questions about the After-‐School Programs, please contact us: [email protected]. Thank you, After-‐School Programs Committee Bryker Woods PTA Tara Levy (Warren-‐2): [email protected] Regan Lenehan (St. Germain-‐2 & Kettler-‐K): [email protected] Nikki McCormick (Warren-‐2): [email protected] Katy Miller (Dowell-‐ 4 & Wallace-‐1): [email protected] Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 1 Schedule for Spring, 2015 (Note: There are no classes during Spring Break or other school holidays.) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Chess Club 1/25-‐4/27 [FULL] Dance + Gymnastics 1/6-‐5/26 i9 Sports Flag Football Session 1: 1/21-‐2/25 Session 2: 3/4-‐4/15 Session 3: 4/22-‐5/27 Kung Fu 2/19-‐4/2 Young Guns Running Session 1: 1/30-‐3/6 Session 2: 3/27-‐
4/24 ZACH Theatre Act the Story Session 1: 1/26-‐3/3 Session 2: 3/31-‐5/4 Campfire Science & TGA Premier Tennis Nature Club Session 1: 1/28-‐3/4 Session 1: 1/20-‐3/10 Session 2: 3/25-‐4/29 Session 2: 3/24-‐5/12 Peace, Love, and Yoga Fun Session 1: 1/8-‐2/26 Session 2: 3/5-‐4/16 Session 3: 4/23-‐5/28 Bits Bytes & Bots Making Stop Motion Movies 1/23-‐3/13 Meets 3-‐5pm ZACH Theatre Create a Story Session 1: 1/26-‐3/3 Session 2: 3/31-‐5/4 TGA Premier Golf Bits Bytes & Bots Soccer Shots Session 1: 1/27-‐3/3 Minecraft Machines Session 1: 1/8-‐2/26 Session 2: 3/24-‐4/28 1/21-‐3/11 Session 2: 3/26-‐5/14 Meets 3-‐5pm Bits Bytes & Bots Making Minecraft Mods 3/27-‐5/8 Meets 3-‐5pm Young Guns Biking Session 1: 1/26-‐3/2 Session 2: 3/23-‐4/27 Meets 4-‐5pm Computer Coding Club 2/3-‐4/28 Meets 3-‐5pm Bits Bytes & Bots More Minecraft Machines 3/25-‐5/13 Meets 3-‐5pm Homework Club 1/8-‐5/28 (5 monthly sessions) Fun in Mandarin Chinese Jan. 30-‐April 10 Snapology Lego Star Camp Robotics Session 1: 1/13-‐2/17 Session 2: 2/24-‐4/7 Mad Science Sense-‐sational Science 2/4-‐3/11 Spanish Enrichment 1/15-‐4/16 Snapology Stop Motion Animation 4/14-‐5/19 Snapology Bricks & Brushes 1/15-‐2/19 Snapology LEGO Scientists 2/26-‐4/9 Snapology Amazing Animals Robotics 4/11-‐5/21 American Robotics Apprentice Robotics 1/22-‐3/12 American Robotics Robots on the Rampage 3/26-‐5/14 Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 2 TERMS OF THE BRYKER WOODS AFTER-‐SCHOOL PROGRAM I understand that my child will need to report to the after-‐school class on his/her own. The ASP Committee and your child’s teacher will NOT be available to escort your child to class. If my child is absent, I will need to notify the instructor in advance. I understand that my contact information, including telephone and email, will be provided to class instructors through the registration process. Classes begin at 2:45pm and end at 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure my child is picked up in the classroom at the time class ends. If I am not there, my child will be brought outside the front office. I understand that there are no after school classes when school is closed for a full or partial day. Due to unforeseen circumstances, classes may need to be cancelled unexpectedly. In the event of cancellation, my child should go to the front office and notify a BW employee to contact a parent so a parent can come pick up him/her early. Makeup classes are at the sole discretion of the instructor. If I need to withdraw from a class, refunds, if any, are in the sole discretion of the instructor. The ASP Committee has no ability to obtain refunds in the event of a withdrawal or cancellation of classes. By enrolling in a BW After-‐School Program class, I agree that I understand and will abide by the terms of the program. Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 3 MONDAY PROGRAMS Program Vendor Chess Club PTA Dates Mondays Jan. 25-‐April 27 (see below for specific dates) 1-‐6 Library Cost $80/year NO NEW REGISTRATION Grades Website http://brykerwoodschessclub.weebly.com Location Description Please note the following dates for Chess Club this semester: Meeting dates: Jan 5, 12, 26; Feb 2, 9, 23; Mar 2, 9, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27. NO meetings on Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16. Registration Information Chess Club is a year-‐long program and is already full. Parents of continuing students should remember the requirement to volunteer twice during the year and sign up through the links on the website Program Vendor Act the Story ZACH Theatre Dates Mondays Session 1: Jan. 26-‐March 3 Session 2: March 31-‐May 4 K-‐2 Room 1 -‐ Kettler Cost $120/session Grades Website zachtheatre.org Location Description Act-‐the-‐Story allows students to experience well-‐loved stories of all kinds from the inside. Using acting exercises, art projects and imagination, students will read a story and then create their own version as an ensemble. Students gain skills in vocal projection and enunciation, creating ensemble, and listening. Each session will have different stories. Registration Information Parents register through our website: www.zachtheatre.org/education Program Vendor Create a Story ZACH Theatre Dates Mondays Session 1: Jan. 26-‐March 3 Session 2: March 31-‐May 4 3-‐6 Room 9-‐ Bartlett Cost $120/session Grades Website zachtheatre.org Location Description With only a title as a jumping off point, students work together to devise, rehearse and stage a workshop production of an original play. With a focus on acting, story-‐telling and character creation, this class allows students a chance to shine in a low-‐risk, ensemble environment. Each session will have different stories. Registration Information Parents register through our website: www.zachtheatre.org/education Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 4 MONDAY PROGRAMS, CONTINUED Program Vendor Biking Club Young Guns Running Group Dates Mondays from 4-‐5pm Session 1: Jan 27-‐March 2 Session 2: March 23-‐April 20 (Additional details below) K-‐6 Outside Cost $100/session (or $20/day) Grades Website www.ygatx.com Location Description Young Guns Biking Group is for riders who feel pretty confident on their bike. We will ride around Bryker Woods neighborhoods, ride on the Shoal Creek Trail, and practice lots of safety and bike maintenance. Session 1: Jan 26 to Mar 2 (WILL NOT meet the week of Feb 16 to 20); Make-‐up Day: Mar 13th Session 2: Mar 23 to Apr 20; Make-‐up Day: May 1st Registration Information Parents will fill out the registration and waiver online at www.ygatx.com and can submit a payment using Paypal, cash or check. We offer scholarships to anyone who might need them, and gave away 4 scholarships last year. Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 5 TUESDAY PROGRAMS Program Vendor Dance + Gymnastics Dance Associates of Austin Dates Cost $85/month + one-‐time $10 registration fee Danceassociatesaustin.com Grades Program Vendor Science and Nature Club Campfire Central Texas Dates Cost Website Description $200/session Grades Location Tuesdays Jan 6-‐May 26 (will begin as soon as minimum enrollment reached) K-‐2 Website Location Gym Description Students learn proper warm-‐up and condition with strength and flexibility exercises. With the use of imagery and props, our developmental approach teaches ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement, tumbling, acrobatics, balance, and rhythmic gymnastics skills (ball, ribbon, and hoop manipulation). Class attire: Comfortable easy to move in attire. Bare feet Registration Information Register by going to our website at www.danceassociatesaustin.com, and print the registration form. Mail in the form and fee directly to Dance Associates at PO Box 302020, Austin, Texas 78703. Phone registration is accepted by calling phone 512) 323-‐6013. Email registration is accepted at [email protected]. Parents will be notified when we reach the minimum to begin our classes. Students will be registered in ongoing monthly classes in our automated billing system. Students may add or drop any time after the program begins, and tuition will be prorated as needed. www.camp-‐fire.org Tuesdays Session 1: Jan 20-‐March 10 Session 2: March 24-‐May 12 3-‐5 Art Room In Camp Fire, we explore environmental science and learn outdoor skills through hands-‐on, engaging, and fun activities. Content will be different for each 8-‐week session. Registration Information Parents can write checks directly to Camp Fire after filling out paper registrations, or they can register on our website and pay by credit card, check, or cash. We usually ask that parents pay for the full session at once, but monthly payments are also acceptable if needed. Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 6 TUESDAY PROGRAMS, CONTINUED Program Vendor Golf TGA Premier Golf & Tennis Dates Cost $130/session $260 for full semester playtga.com/Austin Grades Tuesdays Session 1:Jan 27-‐March 3 Session 2: March 24-‐April 28 K-‐6 Website Location Outside Description TGA Premier Junior Golf brings the golf course to your school! Our national, award winning, 5-‐level program is specially designed for children and builds upon the educational concepts they are learning in the class room including math and science. Fun comes first in every TGA class, but our curriculum also focuses on improving motor skills and physical fitness as well as instilling self confidence and life values through professional golf instruction. Students learn the fundamentals, etiquette and rules of the game in the comfortable environment of your school campus with a low 10:1 student to professional instructor ratio. Best of all, we provide all the equipment and training materials so children of all skill levels have the chance to come out and tee it up with TGA! Registration Information Please register on our website at http://austin.playtga.com/. Children who register for golf and tennis (on Wednesdays) are eligible for a 10% discount. Program Computer Coding Club Dates Tuesdays from 3-‐5pm Feb 3-‐ April 28 Vendor Mind Blown Learning Cost $325 [includes snacks] Grades 3-‐6 Website mindblownlearning.com Location Room 10-‐ Boreing Description Join the Coding Revolution! Angry Birds! Plants vs Zombies! Combat Coding! Join the over 50 million people participating in the computer coding revolution! Using Code.org curriculum, students learn the basic concepts of computer coding through game-‐like activities and video lecture tutorials starring Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Black Eyed Peas founder will.i.am and NBA star Chris Bosh. Parents: Computer coding promotes 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, math, and digital literacy and this same curriculum is currently being taught in Austin area high schools, such as LASA, Akins & Westlake High School! Students in the Fall Coding Club wrote over 5600 lines of code and were so engaged in learning it was a challenge getting them to stop at the end of each class! Quotes from satisfied Coders:“It’s awesome!” “Can we keep doing this at home?!” “My daughter LOVED the class and talks about it all the time!” Taught by BW Alumni 6th Grade Teacher, Laura Powell. Registration Information Registration is via Laura Powell’s website and payments can be made on the Paypal account. Payment is due in full by Feb 3 Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 7 TUESDAY PROGRAMS, CONTINUED Program Vendor LEGO Star Camp Robotics Snapology of Austin Dates Tuesdays Session 1: Jan 13-‐ Feb 17 Session 2: Feb 24-‐ April 7 2-‐6 Room 9-‐ Bartlett Cost $125/session Grades Website www.austin.snapology.com Location Description Do you know what you'll find in a galaxy far, far away? In this robotics class, we'll learn about astronomy, astrophysics, and space exploration with the help of some droid friends. This class uses laptop computers or tablets to enhance the building experience. May the force be with you! Each session will be having different activities and challenges. Registration Information Register online at www.austin.snapology.com -‐ click on the After School Enrichment tab. Program Stop Motion Animation Dates Tuesdays April 14-‐May 19 Vendor Snapology of Austin Cost $125 Grades 1-‐6 Website www.austin.snapology.com Location Room 9-‐ Bartlett Description Children will work in teams under guided instruction to make a digital movie using stop motion techniques and our vast supply of LEGO bricks & minifigures. Star Wars, Minecraft, superheros, fantasyland -‐ the sky is the limit! At the end of the session we'll upload their videos to our YouTube channel for them to show off to their friends. LEGO Animation can be taken multiple times and each experience will be different since the screenplays are written by our campers! Registration Information Register online at www.austin.snapology.com -‐ click on the After School Enrichment tab. Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 8 WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS Program Vendor Flag Football i9 Sports Dates Wednesdays Session 1: Jan 21-‐Feb 25 Session 2: March 4-‐April 15 Session 3: April 22-‐May 27 K-‐6 Lower Field Cost $65/session Grades www.i9sports.com Website Location Description i9 Sports focuses on teaching kids how to succeed in life through sports. The first 5 to 10 minutes are spent discussing a weekly core value; an example of a core value might be respect. During our program we will spend time developing fundamental skills of flag football. Before the day comes to a close there will be a scrimmage and a medal ceremony rewarding a couple of the kids best demonstrating the weekly core value. Kids will be divided into age groups with separate coaches. Registration Information Parents can register www.i9sports.com. When there, they will be prompted to enter their zip code. After entering the zip code a number of programs will appear, they will want to sign up for the program(s) located at Bryker Woods. Program Vendor Tennis TGA Premier Golf & Tennis Dates Cost $130/session $260 for full semester playtga.com/Austin Grades Wednesdays Session 1:Jan 28-‐March 4 Session 2: March 25-‐May 27 K-‐6 Website Location Outside Description Come serve it up with TGA Premier Youth Tennis at your school! TGA has partnered with the United States Tennis Association to create a fun and innovative tennis program for your child that takes place after school on campus. TGA’s 5-‐level elementary school curriculum includes games, drills and physical fitness activities that improve motor skills, agility and hand-‐eye coordination. Every TGA class focuses on academic concepts developed by educational experts, the rules and etiquette of tennis and skill development. TGA brings all of the equipment, training materials and a 10:1 student to instructor ratio to allow for plenty of individual attention. Our goal is to not only develop our student’s tennis skills, but to give children the building blocks for future achievement on the tennis court and in life. Registration Information Please register on our website at http://austin.playtga.com/. Children who register for golf (on Tuesdays) and tennis are eligible for a 10% discount. Program Minecraft Machines Dates Wednesdays from 3-‐5pm Jan 21-‐March 11 Vendor Bits Bytes & Bots Cost $200 Grades 3-‐6 Website www.austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Location Room 9-‐ Bartlett Description Take your Minecrafting to the next level through engineering! This course introduces students to the power of Redstone, the foundation of all advanced technology in Minecraft®. Using motors, pistons, switches and diodes, students build an exciting variety of useful devices, including Cobblestone generators, farming machines, devious traps, and powerful TNT cannons. Students take their virtual creations home on CDs (for Mac and PC only) at the end of class. Ideal for students with basic PC or Mac Minecraft® experience. Registration Information Families can use our online registration site at http://austintx.bitsbytesbots.com to sign up. Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 9 WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS, CONTINUED Program More Minecraft Machines Dates Wednesdays from 3-‐5pm March 25-‐May 13 Vendor Bits Bytes & Bots Cost $200 Grades 3-‐6 Website www.austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Location Room 9-‐ Bartlett Description More mechanical madness! Students use compact circuit design, Comparators, intermediate gates and switches to build hidden stairs, vending machines, combination locks, and more! Students also learn basic programming principles through Command Blocks. Only for experienced Redstone users familiar with the PC or Mac version of Minecraft. Registration Information Families can use our online registration site at http://austintx.bitsbytesbots.com to sign up. Program Sense-‐sational Science Dates Wednesdays February 4-‐March 11 Vendor Mad Science Cost $93 Grades K-‐6 Website http://austin.madscience.org Location Room 12-‐ Dayon Description Our approach to science is fun, hands-‐on and incorporates the educational standards required by the STAAR test. We are offering an awesome six-‐week session that will include the following topics: Watts Up, Mission Nutrition, Kitchen Chemistry, Energy Burst, Tantalizing Taste, and Mix it Up. Join the fun and become a junior "Mad Scientist". Registration Information Registration is available on our website: http://austin.madscience.org Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 10 THURSDAY PROGRAMS Program Kung Fu I Dates Thursdays February 19-‐April 2 Vendor Austin Kung-‐Fu Academy Cost $85 (includes official shirt) Grades K-‐3 Website www.AustinKungFuAcademy.com Location Gym Description Kung-‐Fu for kids! This program will teach the kids how to do some basic Kung-‐Fu moves, along with the principles of Self-‐Control, Focus, Confidence, and Resiliency. They will learn how to combine their moves with running, jumping, and spinning! Registration Information Registration is through google forms: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15tjhzArzV72h6ELLXNSs7W7UgXWkFo-‐h4bTBPouKa_I/viewform?c=0&w=1 Program Vendor Peace, Love, & Yoga Fun The Little Yoga House Dates Cost 8-‐week series $152 6-‐week series $114 www.thelittleyogahouse.com Grades Soccer Shots Premier Soccer Shots Dates Thursdays Session 1: Jan 8-‐Feb 26 Session 2: March 5-‐April 16 Session 3: April 23-‐May 28 K-‐6 Website Location Music Room Description We integrate playful yoga with creative self-‐expression by incorporating storytelling, yogic journeys around the world, and music. Yoga sequences created in this class develop strength, coordination, and body awareness. Fun breathing exercises, simple balancing poses and relaxation are introduced to give your child important skills that last a lifetime. Registration Information Please register online at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=28382 under the "OFF-‐SITE SERIES". $20 Drop-‐in is only available the first class of each series, if there is space. Please contact us to see if there is space available. If the students would like to continue with the series, the $20 will be used towards the series price. Program Vendor Thursdays from 2:45-‐3:45 Session 1: Jan 8-‐Feb 26 Session 2: March 26-‐May 14 K-‐2 Lower Field Cost $136/session Grades Website www.soccershots.org/austin Location Description Soccer Shots -‐ The Children's Soccer Experience -‐ is a leader in youth soccer development for children ages 5-‐8. Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, fun, and age-‐appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we coach. Registration Information Registration is available online at www.soccershots.org/austin Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 11 THURSDAY PROGRAMS, CONTINUED Program Vendor Cost Homework Club Mind Blown Learning 5 four-‐week sessions available: $80/session or all 5 sessions for $325 www.mindblownlearning.com Dates Grades Thursdays Jan 8-‐May 28 3-‐6 Website Location Room 11-‐ Nelson Description Homework getting you down? Get a jump on your homework & join the Homework Club! Ms. Powell will work with your student and their teachers on successful completion of homework, projects, & organizational skills. Get help from former Bryker Wood teacher Laura Powell! Registration Information Register online at www.mindblownlearning.com and pay with PayPal, checks, credit cards, or cash. Maximum of 8 students per session. Program Spanish Enrichment Dates Thursdays Jan 15-‐April 16 Vendor Foreign Language Enrichment Cost $190 Grades K-‐6 Website sraboreing.weebly.com Location Room 10-‐ Boreing Description Learn the Spanish language and culture in a fun and relaxed environment, with the latest trends of language acquisition using technology, role playing, songs, music, art, puppetry and more! Please, visit Sra. Boreing (also known as Madame Boreing) at sraboreing.weebly.com to find more information and to see sample lesson plans. Note: No class will be held on the week of March 5 due to Ms. Boreing's wedding :) Registration Information Checks payable to Valerie Boreing can be dropped in Ms. Boreing's classroom (Sra. Boreing is Ms. Boreing’s mom!) at your earliest convenience. Students can register by emailing her at [email protected]. Program Bricks and Brushes Dates Thursdays Jan 15-‐Feb 19 Vendor Snapology of Austin Cost $100 Grades K-‐2 Website www.austin.snapology.com Location Room 9-‐Bartlett Description STEM is out and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) is in! We're taking our bricks to the next level by adding scenery and dimensional art. Working in teams, we'll build models using gears, axles and pulleys. This class is designed so that children of all ages and building abilities can build together. Registration Information Register online at http://austin.snapology.com/Calendar___Registration.html Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 12 THURSDAY PROGRAMS, CONTINUED Program LEGO Scientists Dates Thursdays Feb 26-‐April 9 Vendor Snapology of Austin Cost $100 Grades K-‐2 Website www.austin.snapology.com Location Room 9-‐ Bartlett Description Allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience different domains of science & nature. Students will engage in concepts from astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics. We make science fun at Snapology! Registration Information Register online at http://austin.snapology.com/Calendar___Registration.html Program Amazing Animal Robotics Dates Thursdays April 11-‐May 21 Vendor Snapology of Austin Cost $125 Grades K-‐2 Website www.austin.snapology.com Location Room 9-‐ Bartlett Description Come build awesome robotic models featuring working motors and sensors! Work in teams under guided instructions to build and program Lego® models. Build a different model each class! Don't miss out on all the fun! Learning is enhanced through use of laptops, and each class ends with a free play session to promote creativity. Registration Information Register online at http://austin.snapology.com/Calendar___Registration.html Program Apprentice Robotics Dates Thursdays Jan 22-‐March 12 Vendor American Robotics Academy Cost $165 Grades 1-‐6 Website www.roboticsacademy.com Location Portable 2-‐ Leu Description Let’s take it back… Back to the beginning! You are a student apprentice in a robotics workshop. You need to do everything you can in order to not only understand, but master this unfamiliar concept of robotics! This is your chance to learn basic mechanical properties of how things work and move through a unique hands-‐on learning experience. Students will explore the use of gears, pulleys, wheels and axles, motors and so much more. This class will open new windows, leading to the fun and mechanical world of robotics. American Robotics Academy aims to excite, inspire and motivate students in grades 1st -‐ 6th about the importance of robotics technology. Our hands-‐on classes offer an introduction to the fundamentals of engineering design, helping children understand “how things work.” Held in a friendly, sports-‐like atmosphere, students work in age-‐appropriate teams and learn how to design, build and test remote-‐controlled miniature robots. We use simple, motorized machines – all made from LEGO® bricks! – to demonstrate mechanical movements and other effects. Registration Information Register online at http://www.roboticsacademy.com/registration.html Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 13 THURSDAY PROGRAMS, CONTINUED Program Robots on the Rampage Dates Thursdays March 26-‐May 14 Vendor American Robotics Academy Cost $165 Grades 1-‐6 Website www.roboticsacademy.com Location Portable 2-‐ Leu Description Join us on an adventure that requires creative thought, time management and team communication as groups build a diverse range of off-‐road vehicles that battle other robots, race against the clock and play tug of war! This class will discuss drive and follower gears and the various ranges of gear ratios. Can a fast vehicle out perform a robot with lots of power? Here is your chance to learn which gear ratios are associated with speed or torque. Chaos and Havoc rule the day in this ruckus of Robots on the Rampage. American Robotics Academy aims to excite, inspire and motivate students in grades 1st -‐ 6th about the importance of robotics technology. Our hands-‐on classes offer an introduction to the fundamentals of engineering design, helping children understand “how things work.” Held in a friendly, sports-‐like atmosphere, students work in age-‐appropriate teams and learn how to design, build and test remote-‐
controlled miniature robots. We use simple, motorized machines – all made from LEGO® bricks! – to demonstrate mechanical movements and other effects. Registration Information Register online at http://www.roboticsacademy.com/registration.html Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 14 FRIDAY PROGRAMS Program Vendor Running Club Young Guns Running Group Dates Fridays Session 1: Jan 30-‐March 6 Session 2: March27-‐April 24 (Additional details below) K-‐6 Meet outside the gym Cost $100/session (or $20/class) Grades Website www.ygatx.com Location Description Young Guns Running Group is a great way to keep your kiddos moving! With fun form practice, relays, running drills, and fun PE games, this is a great way to have fun with friends. Session 1: Jan 30-‐March 6; WILL NOT meet Feb 20; Make-‐up Day: Mar 13 Session 2: Mar 27-‐ Apr 24; WILL NOT meet April 3, holiday; Make-‐up Day: May 1 Registration Information Parents will fill out the registration and waiver online at www.ygatx.com and can submit a payment using PayPal, cash or check. We offer scholarships to anyone who might need them, and gave away 4 scholarships last year. Program Making Stop Motion Movies Dates Fridays from 3-‐5pm Jan 23-‐March 13 Vendor Bits Bytes & Bots Cost $200 Grades 2-‐6 Website www.austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Location Room 9-‐ Bartlett Description Use digital cameras and SAM Animation software to create stop-‐motion animated movies using Lego mini-‐figures. You will then use video editing software to add titles, credits, dialog and sound effects. Design your own set with backgrounds, characters, and scenery. The stories are up to your imagination! Students take home a CD with their movies at the end of the class. Registration Information Please register online at: http://austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Program Make Your Own Minecraft Mod Dates Fridays from 3-‐5pm March 27-‐May 8 Vendor Bits Bytes & Bots Cost $150 Grades 3-‐6 Website www.austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Location Room 9-‐ Bartlett Description Take your Minecraft® abilities to the next level through mod making! In this course students will design and program (no coding) a variety of mod activities that will demonstrate the mod making program MCreator. With MCreator students can create unique blocks, mobs, biomes, plants, armor and much more! Students take their mod creations and the mod making software home on a CD (PC only) at the end of class. Ideal for students with PC or Mac Minecraft® experience. Registration Information Please register online at: http://austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 15 FRIDAY PROGRAMS, CONTINUED Program Fun in Mandarin Chinese Dates Fridays Jan. 30-‐April 10 Vendor A Child’s Garden of Language Cost $199 Grades K-‐2 Website www.gardenoflanguage.com Location Portable 9-‐ Warren Description A Child's Garden of Language offers fun foreign language immersion for children. Our teachers are native speakers who bring the language alive with songs, games and books. We can offer materials to continue to use the language at home. Registration Information Register on our website and pay online using PayPal or pay by cash or check prior to the first day of class. Bryker Woods After School Program Registration Packet, Spring 2015 Page 16