Early Education & Youth Programs

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Explorium Programs
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Toddlers and Preschoolers

AMAZING ATHLETES TOTS

Ages 18 months-2.5 years

Introduce your little one to a discover-based program designed to engage toddlers in structured physical activity tailored to their development needs. The INDOOR classes encompass one sports lesson along with a balanced combination of structured physical challenges and organized discover-based sports lessons. Significant emphasis is placed on motor-development with weekly activities designed to develop the vestibular system and locomotor skills. Materials Fee $20 (t-shirt). Promotes hand-eye coordination, agility, gross and fine motor skills.

INSTRUCTOR:       Amazing Athletes Staff

ACTIVITY:               113005

DAYS:                      Tuesday

DATES:                   B,    October 3-December 12 (no class 11/21)

                                  C,    January 9-January 30

SESSIONS:  

B1, C1                        8:45am-9:10am

B2, C2                       9:15am-9:40am

COST:                      per 10-week session (B): Resident $160, Non-resident $200

                                  per 4-week session (C): Resident  $64, Non-resident $80

AMAZING ATHLETES

Ages 2.5-6 yrs

Amazing Athletes provides a year-round, progressive curriculum that introduces young children to 10 different ball sports (Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Tennis, Golf, Hockey, and Baseball, Track) and helps them master 7 key areas of motor-development (Balancing, Running, Jumping, Catching, Throwing, Kicking, and Target Rolling). The INDOOR program also incorporates activities designed to improve the young-child’s hand-eye coordination, muscle tone, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. At Amazing Athletes, we lay the groundwork for staying active by getting kids introduced to sports in a fun, non-competitive environment. Our trained coaches work with each child at their own progression in a learning-based environment. We also promote a healthy lifestyle by integrating nutrition through a weekly "power food" identifying its main value. Materials Fee $20 (t-shirt).

INSTRUCTOR:         Amazing Athletes Staff

ACTIVITY:                113005

DAY:                         Monday

DATES:                     A, October 2-December 18 (no class 10/9, 11/20)

SESSIONS:

A1,                           3:30pm-4:05pm

A2,                           4:15pm-4:50pm

COST:                      per 10-week session: Resident $180, Non-resident $225

NEW! BRIGHT & SMART: ROBO-TECHNO MADNESS

Ages 5-6

Participants learn more about technology by building robots and designing their creations using Legos. Working in teams of two, they will solve engaging techno challenges each week.  Promotes critical thinking, teamwork, building, and creativity.  (classes take place at the Swim & Racquet Community Center, 21618 St. Andrews Blvd.)

INSTRUCTOR:            Bright & Smart Staff

ACTIVITY:                    112001

DAYS:                           Wednesdays

TIME:                            3:45pm-4:45pm

DATES:                         A1,    October 4-December 13 (no class 11/1, 11/22)

COST:                           per 8-week session: Resident $270, Non-resident $337.50

BRIGHT & SMART: TECHNOLOGY & ME (PARENT & ME)

Ages 3-4

Children make discoveries by building and designing their exceptional creations using Knex. Working in teams of two (parent & child), participants incorporate science and technology concepts to solve weekly engaging challenges. Parent/caregiver participation is required.  Promotes attention to detail, building, and creativity. Materials Fee $16 (craft supplies) payable to the instructor at the first class.

INSTRUCTOR:            Bright & Smart Staff

ACTIVITY:                    113431

DAYS:                           Friday

TIME:                            12:00pm-12:30pm

DATES:                         A1,    October 20-December 15 (no class 11/24)

COST:                           per 8-week session: Resident $128, Non-resident $160

lIL SLUGGERS BASEBALL

Ages 2-5

This INDOOR child development program is designed to introduce children to the game of baseball.  We teach the proper way to throw, catch, hit, and run in a fun and exciting environment.  1 coach per 7 children ratio is provided for individual attention and instruction. Children ages 2-3 yrs require parent/caregiver participation.  Promotes teamwork, coordination, social skills. 

INSTRUCTOR:      Lil Sluggers PBC

ACTIVITY:              113003

DAY:                        Saturday

DATES:                  A,        October 7-November 18 (no class 11/11)

                                B,         December 2-December 16

                                C,         January 13-January 27

TIMES:

A1, B1, C1                Ages 4-5 yrs           8:15am-9am

A2, B2, C2             Age 2 yrs                 9:15am-10am A2, B2, C2 FULL

A3, B3, C3             Age 3 yrs                 10:15am-11am

A4, B4, C4            Ages 3.5-4 yrs        11:15am-12pm A4 FULL

COST:                    per 6-week session (A): Resident $126, Non-resident $157.50

                                per 3-week session (B, C): Resident $63, Non-resident $78.75

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH LAURIE

Ages 0-6 yrs

 

Weekly INDOOR 45-minute classes for newborns up to age 6 and their caregivers to sing, dance, play and drum along. Promotes music appreciation, social skills, and coordination. Provider requires registrants to pay the Materials Fee: 10-week session-$50 (booklet and download code), 3-week session-$20 (booklet and download code) directly on her website prior to the first class (www.musictogetherwithlaurie.com). Instructor: Laurie Luczak, Music Together with Laurie

 

ACTIVITY:                113017

DAYS:                       Thursday

DATES:                    B,    October 5-December 14 (no class 11/23)

                                  D,     January 11-January 25

SESSIONS:  

B1, D1                               9:30am-10:15am

B2, D2                             10:30am-11:15am

B3, D3                             11:30am-12:15pm

COST                      per 10-week session (B): Resident $189 1st child, $160.65 2nd child

                                   Non-resident: $236.25 1st child, $200.81 2nd child

per 3-week session (D): Resident $90 1st child, $76.50  2nd child

                                   Non-resident $112.50 1st child, $95.63 2nd child

SOCCER SHOTS 

Ages 2-5

This weekly OUTDOOR program is an introduction to soccer that utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on the basics of soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Each week we highlight a positive trait such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. Indoors during inclement weather. Promotes gross motor skills, teamwork, social skills, and learning basic soccer skills. Parent/Caregiver participation is required for ages 2-3.5. Materials Fee $20 (soccer jersey) payable to the instructor on the first day of class. 


INSTRUCTOR:         Soccer Shots Staff

ACTIVITY:                 113010

DAY:                         Saturday

DATES:                      A,   October 7-January 27 (no class 10/14,11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30)

TIMES:

A1                         Ages 2-3.5 yrs            9am-9:30am 

A2                        Ages 2-3.5 yrs           9:40am-10:10am  FULL

A3                       Ages 3.5-5 yrs           10:20am-11:05am FULL

COST:                per 12-week session: Resident $240, Non-resident $300


DAY:                           Sunday

DATES:                       B,  October 8-January 28 (no class 10/15, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)

TIMES:

B1                            Ages 2-3.5 yrs        10:15am-10:45am FULL

B2                          Ages 2-3.5 yrs         10:50am-11:20am

B3                          Ages 3.5-5 yrs         11:25am-12:10am 

COST:                    per 13-week session: Resident $260, Non-resident $325

 

TOT TIME    

Ages 1-4

Indoor playroom includes toys, bubbles, costumes, crafts, snacks/juice, plus coffee and tea for the adults. Registration and adult supervision are required. Please limit the number of adults in your group.

ACTIVITY:                   113006

DAY:                             Tuesday

TIME:                           10:00am-12:00pm

DATES:                       A1,  October 17;      B1, November 14;     C1, December 19

COST per child:       Resident $5; Non-resident $6.25

COST per adult:      FREE, registration required.

Elementary School Age

ACTING & IMPROV FOR KIDS!

Ages 7-14

The activities of this program range from vocal and physical warm-ups to fun exercises and games which all center around focus, attention-span building, and also translates to an actor's disciplines of performance. We work on confidence-building exercises that promote public speaking skills and ensemble work, all while encouraging creativity in amusing and entertaining formats. Activities include short monologues, improv scenes, attention span-building games, and react and response exercises. Promotes creativity, public speaking skills, self-confidence, and teamwork.

INSTRUCTOR:       David Tully, Tully Teaches

ACTIVITY:                113063

DAY:                         Monday

TIME:                       4:30pm-6:00pm

DATES:                    A1,   October 16-November 13

                                  A2,   November 27-December 18

COST:                      per 5-week session (A1): Resident $125, Non-resident $156.25

                                  per 4-week session (A2): Resident $100, Nonresident $125

BRIGHT & SMART: FUTURE ROBOTICISTS

Ages 7-8

Participants make discoveries by building robots and designing their exceptional creations using Legos. Working in teams of two, participants incorporate science concepts to solve weekly engaging challenges. Promotes problem-solving skills, technological skills, creativity, teamwork, and communication.

INSTRUCTOR:       Bright & Smart Staff

ACTIVITY:              113413

DAY:                       Thursday

TIME:                     5:30pm-6:30pm

DATES:                   B1,    October 12-December 14 (no class 1/23)

COST:                     per 9-week session: Resident $270, Non-resident $337.50

BRIGHT & SMART: MINDSTORM MADNESS-BRICK & CODE CREATORS

Ages 9-12

Participants design, build, and code robots using Mindstorms Microprocessors. Working in teams of two, participants incorporate science and engineering concepts to solve weekly engaging Mindstorm challenges. Promotes attention to detail, critical thinking, designing, teamwork, and programming skills

INSTRUCTOR:       Bright & Smart Staff

ACTIVITY:              113413

DAY:                       Thursday

TIME:                     6:45pm-7:45pm

DATES:                   C1,    October 12-December 14 (no class 1/23)

COST:                     per 9-week session: Resident $270, Non-resident $337.50

ECO CREATIONS  ART

Ages 5-11

Students will create hands-on projects, learn about famous artists, and explore different artistic techniques. After every class, students will have a completed project to take home. Projects will include canvas paintings, watercolor paintings, 3D mixed media pieces, etc.  Promotes fine motor skill development and self-expression. Materials Fee $10 (paint, craft supplies, etc.) payable to the instructor at the first class. Class will take place at the Swim & Racquet Center (21618 St. Andrews Blvd.)

INSTRUCTOR:       Eco Creations Staff

ACTIVITY:              112002

DAY:                       Monday

TIME:                    4:30pm-5:45pm

DATES:                  A1, October 2-December 4 (no class 10/9, 11/20)  CANCELLED

                              A2,   December 11-January 29 (no class 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15)

COST:                   per 8-week session (A1): Resident $215, Non-resident $268.75

                              per 4-week session (A2): Resident $110, Non-resident $137.50

THE GRIT NINJA 

Ages 5-12

The Grit Ninja has packed up equipment and is ready to turn Sugar Sand Park into a unique ninja warrior obstacle course! During each INDOOR, action-packed class, aspiring ninjas will climb, swing, jump and run on our ever-changing equipment which may include a rock wall, monkey bars, grip gauntlet, balance courses, warped walls, and more! The program was designed by The Grit Ninja's professional coaches - many of whom have competed on NBC's American Ninja Warrior. Our coaches will guide ninjas as they tackle our fun obstacles that build strength, coordination, agility, balance, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, and most importantly, GRIT!  

INSTRUCTOR:          The Grit Ninja Staff

ACTIVITY:                  113002

DAY:                           Wednesday

DATE:                         A1, October 11, December 20 (no class 11/1, 11/22, 12/6)

                                     A2, January 10-January 31

TIME:                         4:00pm-4:50pm

COST:                         per 7-week session (A1): Resident $210, Non-resident $262.50

                                    per 4-week session (A2): Resident $120, Non-resident $150

NEW! SUNSET STRINGS ACADEMY - A CAPELLA

Ages 7-13

Music specialists will teach students the techniques, approaches, and theory behind singing A Capella in an engaging and entertaining way. Each vocal group will learn 4 hand-picked songs per session. There will be a performance for parents on the last day of class.  Promotes music appreciation, vocal control, and self-confidence.

INSTRUCTOR:     Sunset Strings Academy Staff

ACTIVITY:             113015

DAY:                      Thursdays

DATES:                 A,     October 5-December 21 (no class 11/23)

TIMES:                     

A1,       Ages 7-10       5:00pm-5:45pm

A2,      Ages 11-13       6:00pm-6:45pm

COST:                   per 11-week session: Resident $286, Non-resident $357.50

NEW! SUNSET STRINGS ACADEMY - GUITAR

Ages 7-13

Music specialists will teach students the theory, anatomy, and techniques behind playing the guitar.  There will be a performance for parents on the last day of class.  Promotes music appreciation, time management, and self-confidence.

INSTRUCTOR:     Sunset Strings Academy Staff

ACTIVITY:             113015

DAY:                      Tuesdays

DATES:                 B,    October 3-December 19 (no class 11/21)

TIMES:                     

B1,       Ages 7-10       5:00pm-5:45pm

B2,      Ages 11-13       6:00pm-6:45pm

COST:                   per 11-week session: Resident $286, Non-resident $357.50