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All Around This World/2-5 - All Around This World/K-1 3

Engineering World - Art After School-Multimedia Art 4

ArtSmart-Early Chlidhood Art - Camp Einstein 5

Chess w/USA Chess – Club Artistas 6

Club Espanol – DaVinci inventors 7

Fitness for Kids – Hip Hop & Basic Break Dancing/2-5 8

Hip Hop & Basic Break Dancing/2-5 – Mad Science 9

Model Cars & Airplanes – Music Theory/K-1 10

Musical Theatre – Private Guitar Thur @ 5:15 11

Private Piano Beginning Mon - Private Piano Beginning Fri 12-23 Private Violin Mon – Private Violin Mon 24 Private Violin Mon - Private Voice 25 Private Voice – Robo-Roller Derby 26 Sculpture Magic & Clay – Semi Private Guitar Fri 27 STEM-A @ 3:30 – Video Game Creation – Kodu Adventure 28 Working with Clay – Zumba for Kids 29

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HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEAGLE’S NEST SPRING 2015

MASTER SCHEDULE OF ENRICHMENT CLASSES

The Schedule below is sorted by ABC Order.

Day TimeAll Around This World 2-5@ 4:05 Fri 4:05-4:35

Vanover Music Academy offers all types of Music Lessons. We were established in 2008 and our instructors tailor thecurriculum and lessons to each individual student. Visit our website: http://www.vanovermusic.com

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All Around This World Curriculum will music and countries from all over the globe. We will cover theory, singing, musical arts &arts and composers.

Course Description2-5Grade Min/Max 4/8

Day TimeAll Around This World 2-5@ 5:15 Fri 5:15-5:45


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Day TimeAll Around This World K-1@ 3:30 Fri 3:30-4:00


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Day TimeAll Around This World K-1@ 4:40 Fri 4:40-5:10


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Day TimeAn Engineering World I-(PK-2) Tues 3:30-4:30

Engineering For Kids, Greater Houston Area owners are a pair of parents with backgrounds in engineering, science,teaching, oil, and business, looking to make a difference in your child's life by exposing them to the World ofEngineering! Engineering For Kids is an educational brain sport, offering high interest, hands-on, brains-on courses!Your children will further develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills at such a young age. We buildengineers, not just robots. For additional information, including owner and instructor bios, please visit www.engineeringforkids.net/GreaterHouston

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Boys and Girls alike, LOVE evolving into Junior Engineers! Students will discover what an engineer does and even more exciting,inquisitively create their OWN hands-on project which they get to take home most of the time. Through focused exploration and engaging theEngineering Design Process, they will design, create, test, and improve their own solutions. Enter a world of innovation, imagination, andlearning. This semester's offering is: Civil Engineering: This class is centered on exploring the concepts of building and construction.Students explore the engineering behind sky scrapers, bridges, roads, and more in this fun and engaging experience. ElectricalEngineering:Students explore circuits, discover the magic behind magnets, and understand the power of static. In this class, studentscreate designs using the push and pull of magnetic fields, gain an understanding of insulators and conductors and reveal the hidden power inthe everyday objects around us. The other part of the semester: Software Engineering:Using laptops, LEGO® WeDo Educational kits andsoftware, students learn how to program and operate the various wild animals, cars, adventure stories, and soccer-themed creations theybuild. (note: NOT a take home project) Each semester we offer different programs. Our curriculum correlates to TEKS and beyond; Our classhas a 6:1 student teacher ratio.

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Day TimeAn Engineering World II - (3-5) Tues 4:35-5:35

Engineering For Kids, Greater Houston Area owners are a pair of parents with backgrounds in engineering, science,teaching, oil, and business, looking to make a difference in your child's life by exposing them to the World ofEngineering! Engineering For Kids is an educational brain sport, offering high interest, hands-on, brains-on courses!Your children will further develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills at such a young age. We buildengineers, not just robots. For additional information, including owner and instructor bios, please visit www.engineeringforkids.net/GreaterHouston

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Boys and Girls alike, LOVE evolving into Apprentice Engineers! Students will discover what an engineer does and even more exciting,inquisitively create their OWN hands-on project using the Engineering Design Process. Enter a world of innovation, imagination, andlearning. This semester's offering is: Civil Engineering:Students examine several different types of bridge designs and discover how theforces of tension, compression, bending, torsion, and shear are distributed throughout their structures. Electrical Engineering:Students areintroduced to the concepts of circuit design, building, and maintenance through various challenges, including building their own flashlight.Software Engineering:Students will design and program the latest generation LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 Kits and Software,which is based on National Instruments LabVIEW™, the industry-leading graphical programming language used by scientists and engineersworldwide! (note: NOT a take home project) Each semester we offer different programs. Our curriculum correlates to TEKS and beyond;Our class has a 10:1 student teacher ratio.


Day TimeArt After School- Multimedia Art Thur 3:30-4:30

City ArtWorks engages trained art instructors to teach their Art After School-Multimedia Art program. The lessonplans are age-appropriate, theme-based, and change periodically from semester to semester. City ArtWorks is anonprofit arts education organization based in Houston since 1982. Their programs serve approximately 50elementary and middle schools in five school districts in the greater Houston area.

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Investigate the visual arts through hands-on art making, while learning about various artists, art movements, and arttechniques. Time-tested lessons are structures to achieve a creative goal in a fun educational environment. The coursecontent and inspirational images change each semester, allowing students to explore art on a continual basis withoutrepetition. Students will work with a range of materials and techniques including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.






Day TimeArtSmart-Early Childhood Art Wed 3:30-4:30

City ArtWorks engages trained art instructors to teach their ArtSmart program. The lesson plans are age-appropriate,theme-based, and change periodically from semester to semester. City ArtWorks is a nonprofit arts educationorganization based in Houston since 1982. Their programs serve approximately 50 elementary and middle schools infive school districts in the greater Houston area.

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Art Smart is an early learning program that introduces young children to art by letting their natural creative abilities unfold in afun environment. While students explore color, texture, shapes, and different types of art materials, they learn to freely expresstheir feeling and ideas through art projects.ArtSmart is designed to help children develop fine motor skills, perceptual thinking, and creative problem solving while buildingan appreciation of art. Students will work with a range of art materials and techniques tailored to their specific developmentallevel.

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Day Time***Ballet/Jazz Combo Class Tues 4:35-5:35

DCT-DanceCheerTumbling, formerly known as Danse des Enfants/Vibe Dance & Fitness has been serving theHouston area since 1994in dance, cheer and gymnastics instruction. Our company provides classes on the campusesof 13 preschools and elementary schools. Our instructors combined possess over 30 yrs. of dance/cheer/tumbling &teaching experience. We strive to educate children in the basic ideas/techniques of dance/cheer/gymnastics in anenvironment where children have fun while learning. We encourage the development of balance, rhythm, flexibility,musicality, spatial awareness & dance/cheer/tumbling vocabulary. For questions/concerns please call (713) 974-1936.

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Classes in ballet and jazz will emphasize balance, rhythm, flexibility, musicality, and spatial awareness. These weeklysessions will aid a child in exploring movement, gaining self-confidence, and learning how to follow directions in anenvironment where children are having fun while learning.Students prepare for an end of session demonstration at school. Combination Dance Class Attire: (Girls) Black Leotard, Blacktights and/or black jazz/athletic pants, pink ballet slippers and black jazz shoes. (Boys) T-Shirt, Shorts, Black Ballet Shoes, andBlack Jazz shoes. Please send all items marked with child’s name in a separate bag so we may assist them to get dressed.


Day Time***Ballet/Tap/Creative Movement Tues 3:30-4:30

DCT-DanceCheerTumbling, formerly known as Danse des Enfants/Vibe Dance & Fitness has been serving theHouston area since 1994in dance, cheer and gymnastics instruction. Our company provides classes on the campusesof 13 preschools and elementary schools. Our instructors combined possess over 30 yrs. of dance/cheer/tumbling &teaching experience. We strive to educate children in the basic ideas/techniques of dance/cheer/gymnastics in anenvironment where children have fun while learning. We encourage the development of balance, rhythm, flexibility,musicality, spatial awareness & dance/cheer/tumbling vocabulary. For questions/concerns please call (713) 974-1936.

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Children’s Combination Dance Classes in ballet, tap, and creative movement is now being offered at your school. Classes willemphasize balance, rhythm, flexibility, musicality, and spatial awareness for children ages 4 – 6 yrs. old. These weeklysessions will aid a child in exploring movement, gaining self-confidence, and learning how to follow directions in anenvironment where children are having fun while learning. Dance Class Attire: (Girls) Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink BalletShoes, and Black Tap Shoes. No skirts or tutus, please. (Boys) T-Shirt, Shorts, Black Ballet Shoes, and Black Tap Shoes.Please send all items marked with child’s name in a separate bag so we may assist them to get dressed.


Day TimeCamp Einstein: Engineering, Science and CSI Thur 3:30-4:30

Camp Einstein was formed in Houston, TX by a group of educators and technology professionals. Our staff iscommitted to providing a world class curriculum for children ages 5-12. We deliver a hands-on, minds-on enrichmentexperience in a fun and creative way. Camp Einstein classes evoke imagination and discovery through scientificprojects. Our unique curriculum is just as entertaining as it is educational.

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In this class, explore topics in Engineering, Science and CSI Investigation. Design propeller cars and roller coasters. Explorevolcanoes and build a rocket to launch into the sky. Become a CSI Investigator and solve a mystery using blood and DNAanalysis. This is the perfect class for the curious minded student who loves to build, create and see how things work!






Day TimeChess w/USA Chess Wed 3:30-4:30

USA Chess has been teaching children from beginners to experienced tournament chess players for over 15 years.Our staff is carefully selected both for their ability to play (all are experienced tournament players) and to teach thegame in a fun, entertaining and interesting way.

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Children of all ages and abilities will be taught the game of chess from experienced tournament players. Lessons are tailoredto the abilities of the class. Beginners will be taught the basics (how the pieces move, the rules, etc. ) while more experiencedplayers will be given problems to solve, lessons in tactics, checkmates, openings, etc. Children will be split into groups byability if more than 20 children enroll.

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Grade Min/Max 8/20

Day TimeChinese Conversation Class Tues 3:30-4:30

Miss Haiguang Jin (Miss Julia), owner of I Love Chinese has taught Chinese in the Houston Area for more than eightyears. She presently teaches in six preschools inside the loop including Rice, Cathedral House, ST. Paul. In addition,she also has a studio located in the Rice Village.

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Students learn Chinese in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere through games, songs, movies and role-playing in the classroom.For young children's conversation classes we will be working on greetings, comments and ordering food in the restaurant, etc.


Day TimeClub de Artistas:Arts & Crafts in Spanish Fri 3:30-4:30

Coloquia Language Arts is a Houston based company formed in early 2003. It’s Owner, Alejandra Fout, is a PEteacher, and a Spanish Instructor in Houston since 2000. She has 10 years or experience in Painting and Drawing inBuenos Aires, Argentina, obtaining her certificates from Conservatorio D’Andrea. Coloquia Kids, a Division ofColoquia, provides Language training, Arts and Crafts for Children, as well as tutoring in all school subjects.Coloquia’s Instructors are multi-lingual and multi-cultural ensuring the students get exposed to cultural influences aswell as the grammatical aspects of the language being taught. All of our instructors are professionals who haveundergone extensive training in the methods of teaching languages.Coloquia Language Arts also makes translations and interpretations for American and international companies, aswell as individuals.

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This hands-on course is designed for children who love art or want or need to explore their creativity. At the same time theywill be learning and practicing the Spanish language related to Arts and Crafts. During this course your child will develophis/her fine motor skills as well as making beautiful art pieces. During the “Art Periods” children will be involved in unstructuredactivities in which they will explore their imagination. During the “Craft Periods” they will be involved in structured activities witha specific goal in mind, which will be more intricate and demanding. We will learn to take care of our materials and tocommunicate visually through art. We will create vivid paintings and express ourselves boldly with colors and brush strokes.We will learn that the ability of following directions is a very important part of the satisfaction of seeing the final result whenmaking a craft. Through the process of making our own creations and noticing other children’s creations we will appreciateother children’s talents strengths and acceptance of our own abilities.“Club de Artistas” will splash stimulation over creation,imagination, communication, fine motor skills, interaction and appreciation of other people abilities. Come and join us.






Day TimeClub Espanol/2-5 Wed 4:35-5:35


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Club Español is an enriching extra-curricular experience for children grades 2-5. This course is prepared for children who donot speak Spanish and also for those who speak Spanish at home but are not fluent or don’t want to practice with the family.Our program is based in the Texas Spanish program and we aim to prepared children to be successful in the Spanish Subjectin middle school. Children who are enrolled in this program should know they need to work hard during classes because theyare going to be learning Spanish, not only for school, but for the rest of their lives. This course approach is conversational fromthe beginning. We will cover a wide range of vocabulary sprinkled with basic grammar and we will gradually take your child toa conversational stage. Your child will learn to communicate in the Spanish language through dialogues, reading, listening,writing, rhymes, games, songs, stories and more. Club Español is so much fun your child will really enjoy learning thelanguage.


Day TimeClub Espanol/K-1 Wed 3:30-4:30


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Club Español is an enriching extra-curricular experience for children K-1. In this course your child will learn to love the Spanishlanguage and to understand the need of it in the American society. Your child will learn to communicate in the Spanishlanguage through dialogues, reading, listening, writing, rhymes, games, songs, crafts, stories and more. In this first formalSpanish language course, your child will enjoy learning vocabulary and practicing conversations with the teacher and betweenstudents. We will play and learn about greetings, courtesy words, personal information, school things, colors, numbers, notionslike up-down, inside-outside, etc, days of the week, weather, family, face and body parts, food, likes and dislikes and more.Club Español is so much fun your child will really enjoy learning the language.


Day TimeDaVinci Inventors Fri 4:35-5:35

American Robotics Academy’s mission is to excite, inspire, and motivate young people about the fun, importanceand impact of robotics technology in today's world. Our classes teach students to understand "how things work"through hands-on activities that demonstrate the principles of simple and motorized machines. They gain experiencewith design and problem solving through the use of gears, motors, wheels and axles, pulleys, and remote controldevices. Working in teams, students learn a variety of ways to design a robot to do the things they want it to do.They decide and build, as a team, the best design of their robot for the competition to be held at the end of eachclass session.

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We want you to become the next Leonardo Da Vinci! Using LEGOs, students will be introduced to Da Vinci’s inventivemachines. This is your chance to be challenged with projects built around creativity, design and engineering. Leonardocreated and improved upon the greater mechanical wonders of the world! Inventive minds will be able to build Odometers (tomeasure the distance a robot has traveled), Lifting Jacks (to hold & raise heavy loads), and not to mention the inspiration forthe HELICOPTER. Join with us as we aspire to relive the excitement of Leonardo Da Vinci.






Day TimeFitness for Kids Mon 3:30-4:30

Mini Star's focus is on developing skills directed toward fitness for life. The challenge and excitement of playinggames keeps the physical activities fun while introducing proper techniques.

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This class will provide fun physical activities involving low impact boot camp exercises. In addition, exercises that will includeteamwork, agility, etc.


Day TimeFun with Fabric Wed 3:30-4:30

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is a nonprofit organization founded to advance education about theprocess, product and history of craft. The Center's major emphasis is on objects of art made primarily of fiber, metal,glass, clay and wood. As a resource for both artists and educators, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft offers thecommunity at large a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of the handmade through workshops, gallerytalks, studio demonstrations and educational outreach programs.

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Learn how to sew, stitch, measure, and cut fabric. This hands-on class will teach students the basics of working with fibermaterials. Students will learn the various sewing techniques to create wall hangings, purses, dolls, and much more. Eachproject will require two or three sessions to complete.


Day TimeHandy Crafts Thur 4:35-5:35

Crafty Scraps is a well respected art and crafts company that has been serving the community since 2005. We pride ourselves involunteering our services to " the Ronald McDonnell house" and "star of hope"!!! We are heavily involved with HISD, FBISD andnumerous daycares in the Houston area. Crafty Scraps goal is to give you more than what's expected!!!!

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Handy Crafts art class provides children with inspirational and creative energy. Art helps children grow and develop creativethinking and feeling. Children create many keepsake craft projects from "Cookie Bouquets", "Tie-Dye T-Shirts" to "CanvasPhoto Pillows". We are devoted to putting a smile on a child’s face and amazing them with projects that they can accomplishon their own!


Day Time***Hip Hop & Basic Break Dancing/2-5 Mon 4:35-5:35

DCT-DanceCheerTumbling, formerly known as Danse des Enfants/Vibe Dance & Fitness has been serving the Houstonarea since 1994in dance, cheer and gymnastics instruction. Our company provides classes on the campuses of 13preschools and elementary schools. Our instructors combined possess over 30 yrs. of dance/cheer/tumbling &teaching experience. We strive to educate children in the basic ideas/techniques of dance/cheer/gymnastics in anenvironment where children have fun while learning. We encourage the development of balance, rhythm, flexibility,musicality, spatial awareness & dance/cheer/tumbling vocabulary. For questions/concerns please call (713) 974-1936.

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Classes will emphasize an introduction to hip-hop movement, street/pop current style dancing, and athletic dance"tricks/breakdancing". Students will learn creative movements to contemporary music. Students prepare for an end of thesession demonstration to be held at school. GIRLS: fitted shirt. Jazz pants/capris/workout pants and black jazz sneakers orblack tennis shoes. BOYS: T-shirt or sweatshirt, shorts or sweatpants, black jazz sneakers or black tennis shoes.






Day Time***Hip Hop & Basic Break Dancing/PK-1 Mon 3:30-4:30

DCT-DanceCheerTumbling, formerly known as Danse des Enfants/Vibe Dance & Fitness has been serving the Houstonarea since 1994in dance, cheer and gymnastics instruction. Our company provides classes on the campuses of 13preschools and elementary schools. Our instructors combined possess over 30 yrs. of dance/cheer/tumbling &teaching experience. We strive to educate children in the basic ideas/techniques of dance/cheer/gymnastics in anenvironment where children have fun while learning. We encourage the development of balance, rhythm, flexibility,musicality, spatial awareness & dance/cheer/tumbling vocabulary. For questions/concerns please call (713) 974-1936.

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Classes will emphasize an introduction to hip-hop movement, street/pop current style dancing, and athletic dance"tricks/breakdancing". Students will learn creative movements to contemporary music. Students prepare for an end of thesession demonstration to be held at school. GIRLS: fitted shirt. Jazz pants/capris/workout pants and black jazz sneakers orblack tennis shoes. BOYS: T-shirt or sweatshirt, shorts or sweatpants, black jazz sneakers or black tennis shoes.


Day TimeImagineers Wed 3:30-4:30


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“Little engineers with BIG ideas” Children explore the mechanical use of gears, pulleys, axles, motors and much more, whilelearning to visually follow and understand step-by-step construction manuals and basic mechanical properties of how thingsmove and work. Working in small groups, our young LEGO builders’ dreams come to life. With imaginations going “wild”, thepossibilities are endless.


Day Time***Karate Beginners & Intermediate Wed 3:30-4:30

Operation Fit's goal is to improve and enhance children’s lives through exercising and practicing sports. OperationFit has over 15 yrs of experience helping children reach their full potential while having fun and confidence.Encouraging kids to be active to achieve healthy bodies, healthy minds, improve level of fitness, better academicachievement, increase self-esteem and overall success.

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This course will offer the following:-Mixed martial arts to include karate, kickboxing,muay thai and boxing-Basic karate skills including kick, punch and blocking-Fitness, flexibility and coordination exercises-Self defense moves that are easy and simple-Self defense practice with partners-Easy and fun training drills-Training is interspersed with games, drills and exercise.(The goal of this class is for the student to reach the rank up to their Yellow Belt for the Beginner Student and up to Orange Belt for the IntermediateStudent.) Information regarding the ordering and costs of Uniforms, Rank Tests and Belts will be provided by the Provider directly when thesemester begins. Thank you.


Grade Min/Max 10/15

Day TimeMad Science Tues 3:30-4:30

Shari Penner Riesenfeld is the Houston-area president of the company. If you have questions about the staff, pleasecall Shari at 713-663-7623.

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Have fun in this course with hands-on science. Designed for the budding scientist. This course is provided by the award-winning Mad Science Group, based in Montreal Canada. NOTE: Minimum enrollment is 12. Maximum enrollment is 20students. However, if more than 20 students enroll, two classes will be formed at the same time.


Grade Min/Max 12/20





Day TimeModel Cars and Airplanes Thur 3:30-4:30

Crafty Scraps is a well respected art and crafts company that has been serving the community since 2005. We prideourselves in volunteering our services to " the Ronald McDonnell house" and "star of hope"!!! We are heavilyinvolved with HISD, FBISD and numerous daycares in the Houston area. Crafty Scraps goal is to give you more thanwhat's expected!!!!

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When it comes to developing both the creative and technical parts of a child’s mind, an option worth considering is buildingmodel cars and airplanes. Along with building well defined model cars, kiddos will also create “car track painting” art by usingtoy cars as painting tools on a canvas. Paint a pillowcase that is personalized with their name, cast and paint hot wheel carsand create a candy airplane craft!


Day TimeMusic Theory/2-5 @ 4:40 Thur 4:40-5:10


Teacher DescriptionThis class will teach the basics of music theory, ear training, note reading & rhythm studies in a group setting.Course Description

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Day TimeMusic Theory/2-5 @ 5:15 Thur 5:15-5:45



2-5Grade Min/Max 4/8

Day TimeMusic Theory/K-1 @ 3:30 Thur 3:30-4:30



K-1Grade Min/Max 4/8

Day TimeMusic Theory/K-1 @ 3:30 Thur 3:30-4:00








Day TimeMusical Theater Fri 3:30-4:30

HITS has been a theatre in the Heights for over 25 years. HITS has been helping students achieve life skills throughstage skills, addressing the need for a quality performing arts education while providing a nurturing and affirmingenvironment for young people to learn and grow as performers and individuals. HITS Theatre is a nonprofitorganization with two major goals for children in the arts: education and performance. However, a HITS educationinvolves much more than learning to sing, dance and act. It helps transform students into disciplined team players,creative thinkers, and confident communicators. While many of our alumni have gone on to careers in the performingarts, many more have used the life skills and confidence they developed at HITS to become successful in othercareers, including medicine, law and business.

Teacher DescriptionThis class will incorporate acting, dancing and singing, culminating with a final performance at the end of the semester.Course Description


Day TimePrivate Guitar Thur @ 3:30 Thur 3:30-4:00


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Offers Beginner to Intermediate private lessons including basic musicianship relating to Guitar, as well as Music Theorypertaining to Guitar.




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Day TimePrivate Piano Beginning Fri 3:30 Fri 3:30-4:00

Linda Singer’s piano studio is lead by Linda Singer, classically-trained pianist who has studied piano for twenty-fiveyears. She performed for former President George H.W. Bush and former Secretary of State James Baker III, as apianist at the Houston Club. She also sang in Carnegie Hall in New York City, as a member of the alto section of theChrist United Methodist Church of Sugar Land Festival Choir. Linda studied in the Michael P. Hammond Preparatoryprogram at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University for approximately ten years. She currently studies withTimothy Hester, Professor of Piano at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. All instructors areaccomplished musicians and have extensive training and experience in teaching.

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Students will learn how to play piano to the best of their ability. They will have a customized lesson plan and play piecespersonally selected for them in one or a combination of the following genres: classical; Broadway, movie and TV tunes; jazz,rags & blues; children’s songs; holiday and other popular music. More importantly, students will be engaged in learning a loveand appreciation for music that could last a lifetime. Some theory instruction will be included in the lesson. Practice and aninstrument at home is required. There will be a recital at the completion of each semester.




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Day TimePrivate Piano Beginning Thur 3:30 Thur 3:30-4:00


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Day TimePrivate Piano Beginning Tues 3:30 Tues 3:30-4:00


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Day TimePrivate Piano Beginning Wed 3:30 Wed 3:30-4:00


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Day TimePrivate Piano Intermediate/Adv Fri 3:30 Fri 3:30-4:00


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This class is for the returning student...at least 1 Semester or more of Piano Instruction required. Students will learn how toplay piano to the best of their ability. They will have a customized lesson plan and play pieces personally selected for them inone or a combination of the following genres: classical; Broadway, movie and TV tunes; jazz,rags & blues; children’s songs;holiday and other popular music. More importantly, students will be engaged in learning a love and appreciation for music thatcould last a lifetime. Some theory instruction will be included in the lesson. Practice and an instrument at home is required.There will be a recital at the completion of each semester.




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This class is for the returning student...at least 1 Semester or more of Piano Instruction required. Students will learn how to playpiano to the best of their ability. They will have a customized lesson plan and play pieces personally selected for them in one ora combination of the following genres: classical; Broadway, movie and TV tunes; jazz,rags & blues; children’s songs; holidayand other popular music. More importantly, students will be engaged in learning a love and appreciation for music that couldlast a lifetime. Some theory instruction will be included in the lesson. Practice and an instrument at home is required. There willbe a recital at the completion of each semester.








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Day TimePrivate Piano Intermediate/Adv Mon 3:30 Mon 3:30-4:00


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Day TimePrivate Piano Intermediate/Adv Thur3:30 Thur 3:30-4:00


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Day TimePrivate Piano Intermediate/Adv Tues3:30 Tues 3:30-4:00


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Day TimePrivate Piano Intermediate/Adv Wed3:30 Wed 3:30-4:00


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Day TimePrivate Violin Mon @ 3:30 Mon 3:30-4:00


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Students will learn how to play violin to the best of their ability. They will have a customized lesson plan and play piecespersonally selected for them in one or a combination of genres, such as classical, popular and holiday music. More importantly,students will be engaged in learning a love and appreciation for music that could last a lifetime. Some theory instruction will beincluded in the lesson. Students must provide their own instrument. There will be a recital at the completion of each semester.




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Day TimePrivate Voice @ 3:30 Mon 3:30-4:00

Julia was born in Manhattan and studied at St. John's School until midway through her sophomore year, graduatingfrom Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in the Vocal Department. In 2013, she graduated fromthe University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, with atriple minor in English Literature, Human Food Studies and Nutrition, and Interdisciplinary Art, emphasis in Theatreand Dance. Growing up in a musical family, with both parents as musicians and Juilliard graduates, and older sister,an actress, singer, dancer, Julia has been performing since her younger years. She is pursuing a career in the artsand is involved in big band performances, jazz gigs, stage plays, and musicals. She is also a Yoga teacher with plansto counsel in the fields of nutrition and holistic health & medicine. Teaching in her areas of expertise is one of herpassions and aligns with the creative work she pursues in her daily life.

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Private voice lessons are centered around allowing your child to freely express their creativity, while learning the structure ofsong. telling the story of each song is the most important aspect of the lesson, as the technical vocal aspects of warm ups, eartraining, tone, and vocal health & awareness are interwoven into each lesson. Through these technical and creative aspects ofvoice, your child connects with their favorite style of music while expanding their musical repertoire, learning how to practice ontheir own and freely express themselves.




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Day TimeRobo-Roller Derby Fri 3:30-4:30


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The speed of a race, the competition of a battle, and the pressure of the clock… it’s a Robo-Roller Derby rumble! Lego robotstake on a new set of hurdles as they duke it out on the track. Race the stop-watch and each other to be the first to complete allyour laps without being torn apart in the challenge. Foul play is fair game in Robo-Roller Derby.






Day TimeSculpture Magic & Clay Mon 3:30-4:30

City ArtWorks engages trained art instructors to teach their Sculpture Magic program. The lesson plans are age-appropriate, theme-based, and change periodically from semester to semester. City ArtWorks is a nonprofit artseducation organization based in Houston since 1982. Their programs serve approximately 50 elementary and middleschools in five school districts in the greater Houston area.

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Explore a wide range of materials and tools for creating sculpture. Construct with wire, clay, assemblage and much more.Basic sculpting skills and concepts will be introduced allowing students to create many 3-D wonders during the semester.


Day TimeSemi Private Guitar Fri @ 3:30 Fri 3:30-4:00


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Day TimeSTEM-A @ 3:30 Mon 3:30-4:30

STEMology Mobile Science Lab was created to awaken students' interest in science and increase awareness in thefield of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) by a former science educator. STEMology MSL currentlyparticipates in after school programs in the Houston and Sheldon area.

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A educational enrichment program that expands STEM education through arts immersion. The program allows students todesign, explore, experiment, and create through real world applications. STEM-A lessons this semester: Ocean Animals Trashto Treasure, Gum Drop Structures, Spaghetti Towers, Measurement Olympics, Macaroni Life Cycle, Flower Design, Pop BottleRace Car, Marble Maze, and Dancing Raisins. Students will go through 3 stages of the lesson: “Engage”, “Explore,” and"Construct."

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Day TimeSTEM-A @ 4:35 Mon 4:35-5:35

STEMology Mobile Science Lab was created to awaken students' interest in science and increase awareness in thefield of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) by a former science educator. STEMology MSL currentlyparticipates in after school programs in the Houston and Sheldon area.

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A educational enrichment program that expands STEM education through arts immersion. The program allows students todesign, explore, experiment, and create through real world applications. STEM-A lessons this semester: Ocean Animals Trashto Treasure, Gum Drop Structures, Spaghetti Towers, Measurement Olympics, Macaroni Life Cycle, Flower Design, Pop BottleRace Car, Marble Maze, and Dancing Raisins. Students will go through 3 stages of the lesson: “Engage”, “Explore,” and"Construct."


Day TimeStop Motion-Movie Making Fri 3:30-4:30

Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… withLEGO® Bricks. Programs are built around our proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, withexciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks. Our specially designed project kits and theme-based models provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play. At Bricks 4 Kidz, webelieve that kids learn best through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity. Visit our website: http://www.bricks4kidz.com/

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Light, Cameras, LEGO® action! Use LEGO® bricks plan, script, stage, shoot and produce your own mini movie, complete withspecial effects, titles and credits. Then, impress friends and family with a screening party on the last day of class!


Day TimeVideo Game Creation - Kodu AdventureStyle

Mon 3:30-4:30

USA Chess has been teaching children from beginners to experienced tournament chess players for over 15 years.Our staff is carefully selected both for their ability to play (all are experienced tournament players) and to teach thegame in a fun, entertaining and interesting way.

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New for 2015! Students will create their own cool custom world and navigate through it. Within this world they will create tasksthat need to be completed in order to progress to the next level. Features include a first person maze game with tasks includingescaping the maze created by the student while avoiding attacking objects, and a survival mode, outwitting rivals, creatingdecoys and collecting bonus items all while having fun!

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Day TimeWorking with Clay Fri 3:30-4:30

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is a nonprofit organization founded to advance education about theprocess, product and history of craft. The Center's major emphasis is on objects of art made primarily of fiber, metal,glass, clay and wood. As a resource for both artists and educators, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft offers thecommunity at large a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of the handmade through workshops, gallerytalks, studio demonstrations and educational outreach programs.

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Learn how to create with one of the oldest art materials in the world. Students will explore different methods of creatingvessels, including pinch, coil, and slab techniques. In addition, they will create a decorative clay tile and inlay it with foundobjects. Each class session will focus on a new project and will utilize different types of clay.


Day TimeWrite Your Own Play Tues 3:30-4:30

HITS has been a theatre in the Heights for over 25 years. HITS has been helping students achieve life skills throughstage skills, addressing the need for a quality performing arts education while providing a nurturing and affirmingenvironment for young people to learn and grow as performers and individuals. HITS Theatre is a nonprofitorganization with two major goals for children in the arts: education and performance. However, a HITS educationinvolves much more than learning to sing, dance and act. It helps transform students into disciplined team players,creative thinkers, and confident communicators. While many of our alumni have gone on to careers in the performingarts, many more have used the life skills and confidence they developed at HITS to become successful in othercareers, including medicine, law and business.

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Day TimeZumba for Kids! Tues 3:30-4:30

Tropa Z Fitness has been in business for more than five years teaching Zumba to both adults and children. The groupwas won the voting for holding the best Zumba classes in Houston by Channel 2s Click 2 Houston's best.

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This class encourages kids to crank up the music, shake, wiggle and have a blast with their friends while they're working outfor fitness fun.



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