School Year 2009/2010 - 1st Quarter / 1st Semester, (Last Updated: 9/20/2009 )

Math

Pre-Algebra: (Age: 11- 18) Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 to 10:00

This class is primarily for Middle and High School students who need to review and solidify their basic math skills.

Prerequisites: Basic addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division skill and facts.

High School Credit: By pre-arrangement if the student participes the entire year.

Class Content: The second semester we will be learning the four operations with fractions, decimals, and percents. We hope to also cover some geometry: angles, perimeter, area, and volume of rectangles, triangles, and circles. If there is enough time, we will work with basic operations of integers.

* Students will receive a quarterly syllabus outlining the specific class topics and homework

Homework & Materials: 30- 40 minutes per daily work will be assigned to be corrected by parents(answer keys will be provided). Students need to have a binder, books will be checked out from HRC library.

All of the EALR's will be covered with primary attention focused on 1.1.

Algebra I: (Age: 14- 18 years) * Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 to 10:25

Instructor: Nick Roux

Textbook & Materials: Singapore: New Elementary Mathematics Syllabus D 1 Apex Algebra I (selected chapters) for honors credit : Minimum requirement "Key to ALgebra"

Prerequisite/ Level: Pre-Algebra

Homework: 2 hours per week

Class Description:
The Algebra I class is built on four corner stones: 1) Algebraic representations and formulas. 2) Algebraic manipulatio. 3) Functions and graphs. 4) Solutions of equations and inequalities.

Algebra II or Geometry : (Age: 14- 18 years)* Tuesday , Thursday 10:30 to 12:00

Algebra II:

Textbook & Materials: Singapore: New Elementary Mathematics Syllabus D 3 Apex Algebra II (selected chapters) for honors credit.

Prerequisites: Geometry
Class Description:
The Algebra II class is built on four corner stones: 1) Algebraic manipulation including gactorization, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of equations. 2) Algebraic manipulation. 3) Functions (quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic) and graphs. 4) Probability theory

Geometry:

Textbook & Materials: Singapore: New Elementary Mathematics Syllabus D 2 Apex Geometry I (selected chapters) for honors credit. Minimum requirement "Key to Geometry"

Prerequisites: Algebra I

Class Description:
The Algebra II class is built on four corner stones: 1) Congruence and similarity. 2) Pythagorean Theorem. 3) Mensuration including volume and surface area of pyramid, cone and sphere. 4) TYrigonometry: right angle (sin, cos, tan) and extension to law of cosine and sin .

Pre-Calculus: (Age: 14- 18 years)* Tuesday , Thursday 1:00 to 2:25

Textbook & Materials: Apex Pre-Calc Honers On Line text book- University of WA (www.math.washington.edu/~m120/)

Prerequisites: Algebra II

Homework: 2 per week

Class Description:
We will use the University of Washington Pre-Cal 120 material. We will cover all 23 chapters and complete the majority of the problems. Emphasis is placed on solving multi step word problems with real word applications.

Physics: (Age: 14- 18 years)* Tuesday , Thursday 10:30 to 12:00

Textbook & Materials: Physics by Design. robolab Activities for the NXT and RCX by Barbara Bratzel

Prerequisites: Algebra & Geometry

Homework: 2 per week

Class Description: The class will emphasize quantitative aspects of Vector. Particle dynamics. Work and energy. Gravitation, Fluid Dynamics, Electricity, etc. Experiments will be done with the use of a NXT and RCX logo robot.
eal word applications.

Math & Arte:(Ages:14-18) Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00 noon

Instructor: Nick Roux

Textbook & Materials: On line: Lessons in mathematicsand art Indiana University http://php.indiana.edu/~mathart/viewpoints/lessons/

Prerequisite: Geometry

Homework: 3 hours per week

Course Description:
The main topics are : 1) Perspective. 2) Fractal Geometry. 3) Tessellation. 4) Transformations . each topic will have a construction project associated with it.

Mathematics in Nature:(Ages:14-18) Friday 1:00 to 3:00 noon

Instructor: Nick Roux

Textbook & Materials: Mathematics in nature (modeling Patterns in the Natural World by John Adam). All the books by Ian Steward.

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Homework: 3 hours per week

Course Description:
The main topics covered are : 1) Fermi problems. 2) Meanders, branching and trees. 3) Patterns. 4) Mathematical modeling of movement and flight.

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Science/History/ Misc.

Science Fun & Games I Tuesday 1:00 to 2:55 (Ages:5- 10) B Thursday 1:00 to 2:55 (Ages: 9-11)

Science Fun & Games A & B : Experience the world of a scientist. This two hour class includes inquiry based science experiments and learning about the natural world through hands on activities and non-fiction books. Games are played during the last hour of the class.

Reptile Life I: ( Ages: 5- 8) Tuesday 11:00 to 11:55; II : ( Ages: 9- 13) Tuesday 10:00 to 10:55

What do snakes, lizards, turtles, and alligators have in common?. Through books, stories, hands on activities, and projects, students will learn about the natural history of reptiles. Find out about reptiles's unique characteristics, habitats, and life cycles.

Festivals of Light I : (Ages: 5 -9), Thursday 11:00 to 11:55, II (Ages: 9 - 13) Thursday 10:00 to 10:55

Many cultures around the world use the festical of "light" as a major part of their celebrations. From Brazil's New Year celebration to African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, we will study a variety of countries and how they celebrate "light".

Classes will involve read aloud of related literature and non-fiction, hands on activities, and mini-research projects.

II : Classes will involve read of handouts, books, classroom discussion, film, map studies and research. home work: 1 hour per week

Circle Fun with Friends I : (Ages: 5 -7), Wednesday 10:00 to 11:55

Circle Fun with Friends: This class will give students a chance to learn and play with peers, gain group social skills, gain knowledge in general key academic areas and have funn in a hands-on, active and creative environment. Calendar, map, begining phonics, money math, time, number sense and applied math are some of hte academic skills that will be covered.

New location: Seward Park Learning Center

Forest Detectives: (Ages: 9-11) Friday 10:00 to 12:00 noon

World History 3: (Ages:14- 18) Monday and Wednesday 9:00 to 10:25

Instructor: Karen Hansen

Civics/ US Government: (Ages:14- 18) Monday and Wednesday 1:00 to 2:25

U.S. History I & II: (Ages:14-18) Monday & Wednesday 9:00 to 10:25

Wa State History/Writing: (Ages:11-13) Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 to 11:55

Language Arts

Books Alive!!! : (Ages: 5 - 8) Wednesday 11:00 to 11:55

Join us as we discover the magic of stories through art, song and drama. A variety of authors will be highlighted. Activities such as bookmaking, puppets, and plays spring from pictures books read.

World Literature: (Ages: 14- 18) Monday & Wednesday 10:30 to 11:55

Textbook: "World Masterpieces" and various supplementary materials. Students will also be reading one long work of fiction and nonfiction outside of class each quarter

Homework: 2 hours per week

High School Credit: 0.5 credit per semester

Class Description: World Literature is a year long humanities course to read and enjoy the literature of the countries studied in World History. These two courses will be taught together so that the study of the history and literature will enhance the understanding of each discipline. Students will read selections of short and longer works of fiction, drama, poetry and non-fiction. Students will learn to appreciate, analyze, and write about literature.

Reading/ Writing Strategies : (Ages: 13 - 18) Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 to 2.25 pm

Prerequisites: Competency in writing a short paragraph independently, and reading at the middle school level. It won't matter whether the students has taken the previous class or not. Through we will be reviewing the basic elements, we will also be adding more advanced techniques as well. There will be a placement task during the first class.

Materials: Students need to have a binder, a small dictionary, and a thesaurus.

Class description: This class begins with simple note taking and outlining skills and then summarizing paragraphs from these notes. Gradually specific elements are taught and then are required to appear in each paragraph the student writes. By learning the new elements, the student will learn about grammar, parts of speech, and complex sentence structure. Learning new elements will be taught through several structural models: summarizing from literature, summarizing from narrative stories, summarizing from reference materials, writing from pictures, writing a library research paper, and poetry . Students will be encouraged to learn new vocabulary through using a dictionary and a thesaurus. Parents are welcome to sit in class.

This class also includes reading comprehension strategies from "Language and Lessons for Active Literacy" What strategies do good readers use to make sense of and remember what they have read?. The strategies included are from six clusters: 1) Monitor Comprehension; 2) Activate and Connect; 3) Ask Questions; 4) Infer Meaning; 5) Determine Importance; and 6) Summarize and Synthesize. We will be reading magazine articles, short stories, and probably a short novel, then will write for deeper comprehension.

Students will receive a quarterly syllabus outlining the specific class topics and homework.

Homework: There will be approximately 1/2 - 3/4 of an hour of homework per day.

Grading: Students will be graded from a checklist of elements - receiving points for each element included and used properly. It would be very helpful to students if parents would go over the checklist for each assignment with their student to make sure required elements are included.

High School Credit: 1 credit if the student participates the whole year by pre-arrangement.

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Art

Drawing & Painting I: (Ages: 12 - 18) Wednesday 10:30 to 11:55 *Fee: $25

Instructor: Caroline Rockey

Prerequisite: No experience necessary

This class is for students who are interested in art and are curious about different ways to explore. We will utilize paints such as oil, watercolor, and acrylic to learn basics and understand how different mediums work. Experimenting in different mediums we will start to introduce color theory and composition. Each class we will create a finished piece and build upon our knowledge.

Drawing & Painting II: (Ages: 12 - 18) Wednesday 1:00 to 2:55 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Caroline Rockey

Prerequisite: 1 year life drawing or equivalent

Homework: 4 hours per week

This year we will focus on how to build our understanding of form. What is form and how do we depict it? We will utilize our knowledge of two dimensional drawing; specifically of the human form and learn how to make these drawing three dimensional. Each class will have lessons on value and light and complete each session with a finished piece. We will incorporate clay to understand three dimensions and use this medium to inform our life drawing. Medium used for drawing include: charcoal and pencil. Class works as a studio in silence and with easels.

Creations in Art: (Ages: 9 - 13) Thursday 11:00 to 11:55 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Caroline Rockey

Prerequisite: No experience necessary

This class is intended for students who have experimented with art in the past via projects at home or crafts at camp and are now interested in understanding the basics of drawing, composition, and design. Each week we will focus on a different art principal for furthering our knowledge and understanding. Projects include pen and ink design, silk screening, lithograph printing, still life painting, and clay. Students will walk away with a comfort in art that allows them to enter a more traditional drawing or painting. Class with a broad view of possibilities.

Art with Lupin A, B, C, D, : 4 classes (Ages: 5 - 18) * Fee: $25

Instructor: Lupin Tapert

Explore a variety of art form and materials, create your own project to wear or use. You will have an opportunity to work with clay, basket making, jewelry making, painting and drawing in this multi media exploration of our creativity. This class is well worth the extra fee.

Pottery with Lupin: 2 classes (Ages: 6 - 18) * Fee: $25

Instructor: Lupin Tapert

In this class children will explore the exciting art of Pottery. Student will take home an understanding of this exciting art form along with many wonderful creations and an increased sense of accomplishment. Safety is emphasized and implemented in this hands on study of Pottery arts. This class is well worth the extra fee.

Metalworking with Lupin: (Ages: 11 - 18) Monday 2:00 to 3:00 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Lupin Tapert

In this class children will explore the exciting art of metal working. We will be creating necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, sculptures and more. Semiprecious stones and beads will be used in conjunction with a variety of metals including silver, copper, and brass. Student will take home an understanding of this exciting art form along with many wonderful creations and an increased sense of accomplishment. Safety is emphasized and implemented in this hands on study of metal arts. This class is well worth the extra fee.

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Computer/ Technology/ Independent Studies & Tutoring

Independent Studies (Martha): (Age: 7 to 18)

Monday: 9:00 to 3:30 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break)Tuesday: 9:00 to 12:30 ; 2:30 to 3:00 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break) Wednesday: 9:00 to 3:30 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break). Thursday: 9:00 to 12:30 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break) Friday: 9:00 to 3:30 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break)

Please make an appointment (206) 252-4715 or e-mail Martha Ramos

For High School credit(s), please consult with your Teacher or SLP Advisor.

Facilitator: Martha Ramos

Students learn at their own time and pace. Classes are held at the Lab using software. The classes are set up between students and the Lab teacher, or alternately the appropriate advisor/ Teacher can suggest enrollment in I.S. classes as a complement to a formal class. Students can attend as many as 5 hours per week and as little as a few hours per month.

The following is a list of possible I.S. classes : (if you don't find the area or subject of your interest please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs)

* Microsoft Office Certification * Kapplan SAT/ ACT/ PSAT Deluxe 2008. **3D Froggy Phonics.(Grade K to 3)***Jump Start Typing. ****Secret Writer's Society.(Writing Skills Grade 3 to 12) ****Grammar for the Real World.(Grades 4 and up)******Read, Write and Type.(Grade 1-2) *** Cross Country USA. ***Countdown (Grade K-4). ****Algebra World. ***Life time Skills (Grade 8 to 12 . All subjects). **** Middle School Advantage 2008 ( Grades 6 - 8 ). **** High School Advantage 2008 (Grade 9 - 12). *** Elementary School Advantage 2008 (Grade 3 - 5) **** TimeLiner. ****Perimeter, Area and Volume. **** Cosmic Geometry. **** Readers Rabbit series ( Grade: K to 3). ****3DAnimals. **** and others .

For High School credit(s), please consult with your SLP Teacher.

Robotics/ Legos Programming I :( Ages:10 - 18). Tuesday 1:00 to 2:25 Full returning students only

Instructor: Martha Ramos

Class Size: 8 maximum per semester.

Prerequisite: This class assumes student is proficient in keyboarding and Windows. This class will require that students spend a significant amount of time working on their projects using computers in our Lab or at home.

Class description: The class will focus on developing the necessary foundation skills in the area of building robots, program actions, and movements. It is the goal of this class to give the students hands-on training utilizing, Lego technology for the creation of robots. Upon completion of the assignments and projects listed below, the students will be able to :

*Create simple Lego Robots. * Plan, design, and program projects. *Use software and Legos to create 4 projects. *Proficiency in Midstorm programming software. * Prepare a Digital Portfolio with the class 4 projects.

For High School credit(s), please consult with your SLP Teacher.

Microsoft Office 2007 Specialist Certification: (Ages: 11-18) Wednesday 11:00 to 12:00 or Independent study schedule

Instructor: Martha Ramos

Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills and proficient in Windows.

We will offer courses that prepare students to pass the Microsoft Office 2007 Certification exams.

We will focus on giving Middle and High School students' confidence and competence in 1 or more of the MS Office Suite.

The MS Office Specialist, formerly called Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS), is designed to validate desktop computer skills using MS Office applications and proves computer literacy. Certification candidates must pass i or more exams, from among WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT or ACCESS. The exams are "live performance-based" using the actual programs and exam candidates perform tasks to demonstrate their skills. 3 Levels : Core, Experts and Master

For High School credit(s), please consult with your SLP Teacher.

Create Computer Games:( Ages: 11 - 18) Thursday 1:00 to 2:25

Instructor: Martha Ramos

Class Size: 8 maximum per semester.

Prerequisite: This class assumes student is proficient in keyboarding, Windows. This class will require that students spend a significant amount of time working on their projects using computers in our Lab or at home.

Class description: The class will focus on developing the necessary foundation skills in the area of Digital Images, Video Editing, Digital Animation. Upon completion of the assignments and project listed below, the student will be able to: *create Digital Audio files for web applications. * List the steps in the video/3D animation and video production process. * Use software to create 5 projects. * Proficiency in Web multimedia authoring skills. *Prepare a Digital Portfolio with the class projects.

For High School credit(s), please consult with your SLP Teacher.

Computer Support for Classes, Students and Parents:

Please make an appointment (206) 252-4715 or e-mail MarthaRamos

Facilitator: Martha Ramos

Support for English, Geography, Book Making, History, Science, Drama and Journalism classes. Student will be able to use Windows, WORD and Internet as tools for homework, school and personal projects. Introduces the fundamentals of: *WORD processing: create documents, entering and editing text. Opening and saving documents / homework. Cutting, copying, pasting and moving text. *Support for classes, research papers and culminating projects using the Internet.

Math or Science Independent Study & Tutoring:( Ages: 14-18) Wednesday 9:00 to 10:30 (This is not a regular class)

Instructor: Nick Roux

Independent Study/Tutoring:
Students that are working on a math curriculum or prefer a certain publication are encouraged to bring them into the center. We will do our best to provide guidance and accommodate both US and international math curricula.

Advance Placement classes: The HRC will provide tutoring for AP exams by using MIT’s OpenCourseWare program http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/home/home/index.htm . Student’s whishing to take AP Statistics or AP Calculus can receive tutoring during the lab class on Wednesdays.

Chemistry: Home school students wishing to take a lab Chemistry class should enroll in the Wednesday class. We will perform approximately 30 labs during the year. High school students will be asked to read chapters in the standard school text book, The Joy Of Chemistry (Hardcover)by Cathy Cobb (Author) and Monty L. Fetterolf (Author) and do a few quizzes in Apex.

Technology: The HRC provides training and support for TI 84, and the new TI Nspire calculators (with and without a Computer Algebraic System) Geometry students in particular, but all students will learn to make mathematical construction using the computer program Sketchpad. Students that are interested in programming and robotics can use the Lego Mindstorms software; support is also provided to students building mathematical models in LOGO or MatLab. Vernier prides itself on having developed a comprehensive collection of more than 50 sensors

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Languages.

French I: ( Ages: 13-18) Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 to 2:25

Instructor: Gail Richards

Textbook: Bienvenue; Glencoe French 1

Homework: 3 hours per week

Materials: French-English dictionary encouraged, not required

Class Description:
Objectives: 1) To give student's ability to understand spoken French and to converse in French. 2) To give student's knowledge of French grammar. 3) To introduce student's appreciation of various aspects of French culture, such as music, art, money system, cuisine, manners, etc.

Activities: In order to develop the ability to understand and speak French, students will have practice listening to and speaking French. Students will answer simple questions, read orally, and present simple dialogues. Grammar content will include present and future tenses of three regular verb groups and miscellaneous irregular verbs, vocabulary study, and various grammatical structures. In addition, students will learn the numbers 0- 1,000,000, telling time, months & seasons. Cultural content is covered throughout the year using music, videos, and regional cuisine, and culminates with a French dinner prepared by the students in the Spring. During SLP week students will prepare a culture report.

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Drama/ Music/Dance/ Misc

Ewajo Dance Class I: ( Ages: 5- 12 ) Monday & Thursday 11:00 to 11:55 * Fee: $25

Ewajo Dance Class II: ( Ages: 13- 18 ) Monday & Thursday 12:00 to 12:55 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Chris Daigre

Required Supplies : Comfortable clothes that you can stretch out and dance in and a water bottle.

Course Description: Ewajo brings the creative expression of dance to promote health and culture. The dance styles include Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre,and Ballet. Ewajo dance workshop explores the rich cultural contributions of African, Caribbean, and Latin American social dances as well as classical and contemporary techniques. The dances include elements from African-American, Brazilian, Filipino, and Native American dance. The word Ewajo comes from the Yoruban language of Nigeria and means "people come dance". Ewajo has over 27 years of community service.

Recommended practice at home. every student is expected to participate.

Guitar : 2 classes ( Ages: 8- 13 ) Wednesday 10:00 to 10:55 & 11:00 to 11:55 * Fee: $25

. Guitar III:(Ages: 14- 18) Wednesday 12:00 to 12:55 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Gordon Tibbits

Prerequisite: reading 2nd grade level

Required Supplies : Textbooks for level I & II: *Fast track Guitar Method- Book 1 and 2 by Jeff Schoroedl/ Blake Neely. *Fast track Guitar Songbook 1 and 2 - Level I and II by Various Artist. * Fast track Guitar Method- Book 2 by Jeff Schoroedl/ Blake Neely.

Textbooks for level l III: * Guitar Basics: essential Chords, Scales, Rhythms and Theory by Bruce Buckingham. * Rhythm Guitar: The complete Guide by Bruce Buckingham & Eric Paschal

* Students are welcome to borrow an HRC acoustic guitar or they may bring their own. Students are also welcome to bring their electric guitar

Course Description:

New students are welcome to meet with the instructor for an evaluation to see if this class will properly address their level of guitar proficiency.

Beginning guitar is designed for those with no prior guitar knowledge or experience. Students will gain foundational knowledge and skills on the guitar as they learn chords, songs, scales, and proper technique. Students will actively engage in learning the guitar by learning weekly songs and exercises. Students will spend the first 10 minutes of this class listening to the music presented by the instructor. The remainder will be used to work on selected songs and brush up on previous songs from past weeks.

Homework: 1. hours per week

Intermediate level will move beyond a beginning proficiency on the guitar. Students at this level will gain a better understanding of the guitar fret-board configuration, work on moveable barre chords, increase their scale knowledge, and work on intermediate level songs.

Homework: 5 hours per week as well as a research project

Irish Dance Class I: (Ages: 7 -18 ) Thursday 1:00 to 1:55 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Katherine Cram

Required Supplies : Comfortable clothes.

Course Description:

Irish Dance Class I: Learn Basic Irish Dance posture, alignment and form with Kat Cram of Farraige Mhor Academy. This 55 minutes class will include 30 minutes of warm up, 15 minutes of practical dance, and 10 minutes of war-down/ question-answer time. Practical dancing will include the Basic Reel, Jigg, and Slip Jig as well as group dances, such as the 4-hand Reel and the Waves of Tory. Students are expected to practice at least 10 minutes per day, or 1 hour per week outside of class. No previous dance experience.

Sewing Class : (Ages: 7- 18 ) Monday &Wednesday 9:00 to 10:55 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Diane Kemppainen

Other Prerequisite: Willingness to choose and complete project s

Textbook: Let's Sew! A Beginners's Sewing Guide by Nancy Zieman/ The Dorcas Series Volume 1 by Ellen Lyman

Required Supplies : Materials list will be given the first day of class

Course Description:
Objectives include: Each student will learn to use the hand tools of sewing as well as basic machine operation and maintenance. These goals
to be achieved through class instruction as well as hands on experience while making usable craft and sewing projects.
Sewing skills taught include: following directions, pattern reading, measuring, pinning, cutting, pinking, gluing, creativity, tracing, shape recognition, interior decorating, memory, recall, time frame skills, tying a bow, storytelling, fabric preparation, money management, early educational skills, straight stitch, zig-zag stitch, hemming stitch, basting stitch, decorative stitch, buttonhole stitch, quilting stitch, satin stitch, fabric selection and preparation, stuffing, whip stitch,
insering a zipper, hospitality, knot tying, penmanship, tying a quilt, safety with pins, use of fabric paints and fabric paint pen, organization, fire safety, application of lace, kitchen safety, making potpourri, organization of toys, making pom poms, dusting, applying bias tape, writing skills, sewing safety, counting, game skills, fusing fabrics together, listening skills, body part identification, color identification, patchwork, tic tac toe game, drawing, juggling, applique, playing house, telling time,
making a ruffle. Students taking the class for credit will be learning: pattern alterations, pattern layout, transferring pattern markings, stitching and surging seams,
adding facings, adding a casing, hemming, stitching darts, gathering fabric, making a wrapped corner collar, inserting a zipper, sewing with knits, closures (buttonholes, snaps, hooks and eyes), adding a patch pocket, setting in sleeves, adding a waistband, and hand stitching hems.

Workshops/ Clubs/ Class

Chess Class: (Ages 5- 18 ) Wednesday 12:00 to 12:55

Instructor: Nick Roux

The HRC is a member of the award winning Chessmates program.

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Sports.

Sports Conditioning I: (Ages: 8 - 12) Tuesday 1:00 to 1:55 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Leo Jaeger

These clinics focus on creative techniques of sports specific strength and endurance training. Sports specific conditioning (SSC) in a controlled environment increases power, agility, and ease of learning sports specific mechanics. Use of sports related games with conditioning activities will motivate and excite them to excel. Flexibility exercises will allow students to learn anatomical terms for different musculature. SSC will foster and encourage their physical growth and confidence in and outside the physical arena. The following is a sample of focus areas:

* Power games to integrate skills and conditioning. ** Learning good warm up and flexibility skills. ***Learning anatomy through "Muscle Jeopardy". ****Relating conditioning movements to sports mechanics. ***** Heavy rubber (Medicine) ball work for coordination. ***** Explosive power development. ******Development of lower, torso and upper body power. ******Endurance development. ******* Developing a positive mental attitude in training/competition.

Sports Conditioning II: (Ages: 13-18) Tuesday 12:00 to 12:55 * Fee: $25

Instructor: Leo Jaeger

High School class will learn about body composition testing, nutrition, emdonamle exercises and exercises for strength and power. Includes a fitness/nutritional project.

Martial Arts: 3 classes (Ages: 5-18) Wednesday & Friday 11:00 to 11:55 , 1:00 to 1:55 & 2:00 to 2:55 * Fee: $50

Instructor: James Chang

The goal is to learn to control the body and mind. As well as to learn respect and discipline towards others by following the virtues of Martial Arts.

We focus together on a balanced combination of Japanese Karate forms, Tae-Kwon-Do, Jujotsu, sparring techniques, aerobics & stretching, personal discipline, self-control, physical awareness, and self-defense.

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