Rumsey Hall Lower 

School 

Spring 

Afternoon Enrichment 

Program (AEP) 

2018 

Woodshop with Mr. Lord: Primes- IIIrd Form Ever wanted to build something out of wood or use certain tools in your parent’s toolbox? If so, join Mr. Lord in our woodshop and help build a variety of things such as chairs, bird feeders, and much more!

Calling all Creative Writers: Primes-IIIrd Form Would you like to write a comic? Graphic Novel? Play? Poem? Comedy routine? Are you a storyteller? Do you like to journal? Do you enjoy messing around with words? Come to write, share, and perfect your work as we support one another through the writing process. Bring work you’ve started or begin new pieces. Please come with a notebook, paper or digital, that works for you. A possible extension for this activity is the publication of a Lower School literary magazine. Write on!

Yoga: Pre-Primes - IIIrd Form

Yogis in this class will balance Kundalini kriyas and Hatha yoga asanas and

vinyasas with game playing, singing, dancing, meditations, mantra chanting,

and guided rest (savasana). Students will learn various yoga poses from

Kundalini Yoga (developed by Yogi Bhajan) as well as Hatha Yoga (developed

by BKS Iyengar). You will need loose, comfortable clothing and your own yoga mat.

IIIrd Form Musical: IIIrd Form Students Only In this required class, IIIrd Formers work toward the launch of their yearlong project, an original musical to be performed for the school community.

What/How/Why?: Pre- Primes - IIIrd Form How can you make a structure out of newspaper? How can you make it tall enough to stand in it? How many shapes can you incorporate? What if we filled the bathroom with balloons? How many of them could we fit? What if they were round? Long? How can we find out if all the kids in a class stood upon one another’s shoulders, which Lower School class would be the tallest? How many times can you write your name on a piece of paper in a minute? What amount of paper would you go through if you wrote your name for three days? Why, if you design and make three paper airplanes and fly them, one will go farther than the others? What style of paper airplane travels the farthest? What style flies the fastest? What can you do to adapt your design for increased speed? Increased distance? If these kinds of wonderings appeal to you, or if you have other burning questions you’d like to explore, join What/How/Why?!

Study Club: Primes – IIIrd Form Is your schedule too busy? Do you want to have more free time at home? Study Club is your chance to get your homework done before you leave the school campus. Teachers provide the quiet atmosphere; you provide the brain power. The supervising teacher is always there to help.

Tang Soo Do (Martial Arts): Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form Tang Soo Do is for everyone, at every age, at every level of fitness. Each student is encouraged to become their personal best. Frannie Caco offers a balanced martial arts training program by incorporating Cheezic Tang Soo Do forms (kata), kicks and hand techniques, self-defense, and conditioning into an all-encompassing program that will train your total mind and body. A concentration on discipline, focus, and self-confidence is incorporated into each class. Through various karate drills and techniques, students will learn respect and to respect others. The goal is to have the children embrace the fundamentals of Tang Soo Do while having fun. Cost: $95 per student (includes grading) plus $25 for uniform (if needed), billed to your child’s account (non-refundable).

Dodgeball: Primes –IIIrd Form All types of dodgeball games will be played in this high action, adrenaline filled activity. Students in this activity should not be afraid of getting hit with balls!

Outdoor Adventure: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form This activity is perfect for children who like the great outdoors. When it comes to being outside, the options are endless. Get ready to take on new challenges and connect with the natural world. Be sure to dress for the weather: raincoats, sneakers, boots, warm coats, etc. This activity never stays inside!

Soccer: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form In this activity, students will head out to the field for an afternoon of soccer where good sportsmanship and skills are taught through game-play. Players need to wear cleats and shin guards.

Backyard Games: Kindergarten – Primes Take a ride back in your instructor’s time machine to explore games when they were simple and exciting. Play games such as Hopscotch, Red Rover, Hide n' Seek, Stuck-in-the-Mud, Piggy in the Middle, and Blind Man's Bluff!

Landscape Drawing: Pre-Primes- IIIrd Form This is a wonderful time of the year to find a spot and draw or use water color paints to capture the beautiful spring colors. We will walk to different parts of the campus and learn different drawing strategies to make our artwork look more realistic.What a wonderful way to appreciate our beautiful surroundings and celebrate the beauty of spring!

Kickball: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form Kickball is an all-around great game to play after school with your friends. However, we will not just be playing your average kickball game; you have been warned! We will be playing different versions of kickball and each has a twist. For example, in crazy kickball, players run to first base, then across to third base, then up to second base and then to home. The next twist on dodge-ball is called one base, because only one base is placed where the second base usually sits. Experience these new, exciting kickball games that are all the craze!

Private Voice Lessons with Kristin Richards: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form In this class, students will learn fundamental voice skills, including proper technique, music notation, music theory, sight-reading, intonation, and general musicality. Kristin’s teaching inspires students to learn at a comfortable pace and to master the skills necessary for musical success. Students will rotate between lessons and Study Club. Lessons start at 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30. Kristin Richards is a graduate of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (Bachelor of Music) and University of Colorado at Boulder (Master of Music). Kristin served as Music Director at The Forman School in Litchfield, The Gunnery in Washington, and St. Joseph School in New Haven. She was also an instructor at the National Guitar Workshop, where she taught the seminar "Rock and Roll Kids." In 2001, she published two textbooks, Keyboard Made Easy and A Curriculum Guide for Day Jams for Workshop Arts. Kristin has also served as a teacher for Kindermusik International and as a course facilitator for Boston University's Online Music Education Program and for the University of Phoenix. She is a member of the Connecticut Music Educators Association and National Association for Music Education. Cost: $35.00 per student (non-refundable) per 30-minute private lesson plus book cost for new students or students progressing to new level, billed to your child’s account.

Spring Fun: Kindergarten – Primes Enjoy spring time fun outside: jumping rope, playing kick the can, hide and seek, exploring bubbles, and a host of other fun, outdoor activities.

Field Hockey: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form Field hockey is played world-wide by men and women alike! Players will learn rules, ball-handling skills, and effective team play. Practices will focus on shooting, passing, dribbling, and field positioning. Come learn a new sport in a friendly, fun atmosphere! Sticks and balls will be provided. Students must bring their own mouthguards and shin guards.

Spring Explorations: Kindergarten - Pre-Primes Come dressed for the outdoors and ready to get dirty. This activity will keep us busy exploring nature and enjoying the Spring. A perfect time of year to fly kites and go on a snack picnic to blow bubbles. Do you like to make mud pies and outdoor forts in the woods? Then this activity is for you! How about planting seeds and learning about gardening as the weather gets warm? There’s nothing like playing outdoors after school.

Private Piano Lessons with Kristin Richards: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form In this class, students will learn fundamental piano skills, including proper technique, music notation, music theory, sight-reading, and general musicality. Kristin’s teaching inspires students to learn at a comfortable pace and to master the skills necessary for musical success. Randall and Nancy Faber’s Piano Adventures series will be the textbook for the class. Each level includes Theory, Performance, Technique & Artistry, and Popular Repertoire. Students will rotate between lessons and Study Club. Lessons start at 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30. Students need to have a piano or keyboard at home on which to practice. Kristin Richards is a graduate of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (Bachelor of Music) and University of Colorado at Boulder (Master of Music). Kristin served as Music Director at The Forman School in Litchfield, The Gunnery in Washington, and St. Joseph School in New Haven. She was also an instructor at the National Guitar Workshop, where she taught the seminar "Rock and Roll Kids." In 2001, she published two textbooks, Keyboard Made Easy and A Curriculum Guide for Day Jams. Kristin has also served as a teacher for Kindermusik International and as a course facilitator for Boston University's Online Music Education Program and for the University of Phoenix. She is a member of the Connecticut Music Educators Association and National Association for Music Education. Cost: $35.00 per student (non-refundable) per 30-minute private lesson plus book cost for new students or students progressing to new level, billed to your child’s account.

Baseball: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form Tale me out to the ball game! It is spring and that means baseball season. Practice throwing, catching, batting, and fielding while deepening your understanding of the game and enjoying friendly competition on the diamond. Baseball for the beginning ball player.

Capture the Flag: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form What’s better than playing outside with a big group of friends on a spring day?! Capture the flag is a great game to play with friends, working as a team for the thrill of finding your opponent’s flag and trying to stay out of jail.

Private Guitar Lessons with Frederick Krug: Pre-Primes – IIIrd Form In this class, students will cover every aspect of guitar playing: sight reading, chord knowledge, scale knowledge, music theory, improvisation, and songwriting skills. Students will become well-rounded with a deeper understanding of what it means to be a musician. Classes will run for 30 minutes. Students will rotate between lessons and Study Club. Lessons start at 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30. Students need to have their own guitar. Mr. Krug holds a Bachelor Degree with high honors from the Eastman School of Music, NY, where he studied classical guitar, composition, and classical and post-tonal theory. He is the founding member of the Eastman Guitar Quartet and was featured in the Eastman School of Music pop symposium where he opened for Steve Vai (Whitesnake and David Lee Roth). Fred currently performs as a soloist, as a member of the Louis Romeo and Fred Krug Duo, and as a member of the Jazz Soul Fusion group, Closed 'Til Dark. Fred has worked extensively as a producer, developing and recording bands and solo artists. Mr. Krug has developed an innovative curriculum to teach guitar, classical theory, and voice to a variety of students age 5-70+. He taught at the National Guitar Summer Workshop at the age of 18, where he performed with Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big and Racer X), John Pettrucci (Dream Theater), Joe Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult), and has since set up residency at the Woodbury Guitar Studio in Woodbury, CT. Fred is a visiting artist in the Region 15 school system, The Taft School, CT and has been the guitar instructor for our Upper School students. Cost: $35.00 per student (non-refundable) per 30-minute private lesson plus book cost for new students or students progressing to new level, billed to your child’s account.

World Drumming Group with John Marshall: Primes – IIIrd Form Do you love rhythm? Have you ever wanted to understand or learn how to play drums or rhythms from other cultures? These sessions explore rhythm, pulse, and improvisational exercises and work towards developing confidence, dexterity and independence in traditional rhythms from the Arabic nations, West and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, North and South India and the traditional Western world.

John Marshall performs on concert stages, radio, television, and film both nationally and internationally. Performing on drum sets, frame drums, djembe, tabla, riq, conventional Western percussion, and all manner of international hand held percussion, John is much in demand as a freelance performer and recording artist. He has received a national fellowship for his educational methods, recorded dozens of CDs and has written three instruction books for percussion and drum set. Cost: $25.00 per class sessions (non-refundable), billed to your child’s account.

The Art of Drawing: Pre-Primes - IIIrd Form

This is a great class for those who love to draw and for those who would love to learn more about drawing. Guess what? Drawing well is within everyone’s reach. In this class you will learn about the five elements that build shapes. Through a series of exercises that use this “alphabet of shapes,” you will be able to analyze and break down what you see and experience success and creativity in your drawing.

Decoupage: Pre-Primes – III Form The word 'decoupage' comes from the French verb decouper, to cut out. Decoupage is the art of decorating surfaces with paper cut-outs. In this class, we will work with everything from tissue paper and magazine pictures to our own designs. Students will decoupage boxes, trays, vases, wastebaskets, or any other surface they deem fit. This is a restful and creative way to end your day.

Outdoor Science: Pre-Primes - IIIrd Form Science can be found all around us, especially in the outdoors. From making and blowing bubbles to creating exploding volcanos or roasting marshmallows using the sun. The options are endless when you take just a few ingredients and everything the outdoors has to offer.

Clay Workshop: Pre-Primes - IIIrd Form Do you love working with clay? In this activity, we will use air dry clay, polymer clay, model magic, and classic Play-Doh to make all sorts of creations! Come join in the 3D art fun! Cost: $15 per student (non-refundable), billed to your child’s account.

Cookie Magic: Pre-Primes - IIIrd Form Have you ever wandered into a fancy bakery and wondered how they created such beautiful cookie designs? Well, you’re in luck because the magic and secrets to decorating cookies is coming to Rumsey again this spring. In each class you will learn a different decorating technique such as creating 3-D cookies and even making your own cookie jewelry. Come join the delicious magic and endless fun! Cost: $30 per student (non-refundable), billed to your child’s account.