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Virtual Summer Code Explorers: Adventures in Gaming & Coding K-2Virtual Summer EnrichmentAn Online Summer Coding Journey for Grades K–2 Pack your imagination and power up your curiosity—Code Explorers: Adventures in Gaming is blasting off this summer! In this exciting 6-week virtual course, young coders in grades K–2 will hop online each Monday night for a one-hour adventure through the magical world of beginner-friendly coding. Using interactive tools like ScratchJr and fun unplugged activities, students will learn to program playful characters, create mini stories, and solve silly coding puzzles—all while building confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Each week brings a new "mission" as we explore the basics of sequences, loops, and logic in a kid-friendly way. Guided by a live instructor over Zoom, Code Explorers will share their ideas, collaborate in real time, and celebrate their discoveries together! No experience necessary—just bring your imagination and get ready to code, create, and explore!Summer Enrichment 2025
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Virtual Summer Code Quest: Blocks to Bytes! An Epic Coding Adventure 3-6Virtual Summer EnrichmentAn Epic Virtual Coding Adventure for Grades 3–6 Get ready to code, create, and conquer in this action-packed virtual adventure! ? In Code Quest: From Blocks to Bytes, students in grades 3–6 will embark on an epic 6-week journey through the world of coding—starting with block-based programming and leveling up to typed coding with Python! Each Zoom session is filled with exciting challenges, creative projects, and interactive games that make learning to code feel like play. From designing digital pets to building mini games, students will learn real coding skills while unleashing their imagination. What We’ll Create: ? Animated stories using Scratch ? Click-to-play arcade games ? Brain-teasing logic puzzles in Blockly ? Simple Python code to create cool text effects or fun mini programs Along the way, students will: Master key coding concepts like loops, conditionals, and variables Learn the differences between block and text coding Solve challenges to earn digital badges and “level up” their skills No experience needed—just a love for games, imagination, and problem-solving! Whether you’re a first-time coder or ready for your next challenge, Code Quest will turn your screen time into skill time!Summer Enrichment 2025
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Virtual Summer CodeCraft: Python & Java Power-Up! 7-12Virtual Summer EnrichmentCodeCraft: Python & Java Power-Up! Virtual Summer Coding Lab for Grades 7–12 Ready to level up your coding skills this summer? ? Join CodeCraft: Python & Java Power-Up!, a high-energy, hands-on virtual coding course where students in grades 7–12 dive into two of the world’s most powerful programming languages—Python and Java—in just six action-packed weeks! Each Monday night on Zoom, we’ll tackle real-world coding challenges through fun, creative projects that blend logic, design, and problem-solving. Whether you're brand new to typed coding or want to sharpen your skills, this course makes Python and Java exciting, engaging, and totally doable. ? What You’ll Create: ? Python Mini-Game – Code a simple text-based adventure game where players make choices and shape the story. ? Java Calculator Challenge – Build your own functional calculator from scratch using Java! ? Python Art Bot – Use Python’s Turtle module to create stunning geometric artwork. ? Java Puzzle Game – Code a number guessing or quiz game with score tracking and user input. Through guided instruction, live demonstrations, and collaborative breakout challenges, students will learn: The differences between Python and Java syntax Variables, loops, conditionals, functions, and debugging techniques How to think like a programmer and bring ideas to life through code No prior experience required—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to try something new. By the end of the course, students will walk away with completed projects, new tech skills, and the confidence to continue their coding journey.Summer Enrichment 2025
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Virtual Summer Draw & Animate! Summer Sketch Lab: Art Adventure in Cartooning, Animation & Drawing Grade 2-8Virtual Summer EnrichmentThursdays at 7:30 PM ✨ Draw & Animate! Summer Sketch Lab Virtual Art Adventures in Cartooning, Animation & Creative Drawing for Grades 2–8 Grab your sketchbook and spark your imagination—Draw & Animate! Summer Sketch Lab is where your ideas come to life, one doodle at a time! ?✏️ In this fun and interactive 6-week virtual course, young artists in grades 2–8 will explore the exciting world of drawing, cartooning, and animation from the comfort of home. Each week, we’ll dive into new artistic challenges and techniques, from designing expressive characters and sketching comic strips to learning how to bring drawings to life with simple digital animations! What You’ll Learn: How to draw characters with personality and emotion Cartooning tricks: eyes, expressions, movement & style Storyboarding basics: plan your own mini comic or animated scene Intro to animation using easy online tools (no experience needed!) Weekly drawing challenges, creative prompts & artist spotlights With live Zoom lessons, step-by-step demos, and plenty of time to draw, sketch, share, and shine, this course is perfect for kids who love art, storytelling, and using their imagination. Whether you're a doodler or a future animator, Draw & Animate! is your ticket to a summer full of creativity and fun!Summer Enrichment 2025
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Virtual Summer Math Magic: Fun w/ Numbers & Shapes K-2Virtual Summer EnrichmentTuesdays at 6:00PM Title: Math Magic: Fun with Numbers & Shapes! Grades: Entering K–2 Format: Virtual | 6 Weeks | One Night Per Week Description: Get ready to sprinkle some magic into math! In Math Magic, young learners will explore foundational math skills through games, stories, songs, and hands-on activities — all from the comfort of home. Each week, students will build confidence with numbers, patterns, shapes, and early problem-solving in a fun, supportive virtual classroom. Whether we’re going on a number adventure or solving a shape mystery, this course turns math time into magic time! Perfect for rising Kindergarteners through second graders who are ready to make math their new favorite subject!Summer Enrichment 2025
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Virtual Summer Math Masters: Multiply the Fun! 3-6Virtual Summer EnrichmentTuesday Evenings 7:00 PM Math Masters: Multiply the Fun! A 6-Week Virtual Math Adventure for Grades 3–6 Calling all math adventurers! This summer, join Math Masters: Multiply the Fun!, a fast-paced, game-filled virtual enrichment course that turns multiplication facts and foundational math skills into exciting challenges and brain-boosting fun! Over six weeks, students will log in once a week for a one-hour Zoom session filled with interactive games, creative memory tricks, team challenges, and math mini-missions. Whether they're brushing up on their 6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s or tackling tricky word problems, kids will gain confidence and speed while actually enjoying math! What’s in the Math Mix Game Show Battles – Compete in friendly multiplication tournaments Memory Magic Tricks – Learn clever strategies for fact fluency Build-a-Problem Projects – Create your own math puzzles to stump the teacher! Weekly Brain Boosters – Fun review of place value, number sense, and skip counting Perfect for students who want to stay sharp over the summer and start the new school year strong, Math Masters makes learning math feel like a party. No worksheets—just games, teamwork, and big brain energy!Summer Enrichment 2025
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Virtual Summer Tales Under the Sun, Summer Reading & Writing Lab Grade 2-6Virtual Summer EnrichmentWednesdays at 6:30PM ☀️ Tales Under the Sun, Summer Reading & Writing A Creative Summer Story Lab for Grades 2–6 Get ready to turn up the imagination and dive into the world of words! ✍️ In Write & Read All About It!, students will spend their summer exploring creative writing and reading comprehension through fun, interactive Zoom sessions filled with storytelling, games, and literary adventures. Over six exciting weeks, young readers and writers will craft their own short stories, explore rich texts, and build skills in plot structure, character development, figurative language, and critical thinking—all while having a blast with fellow book lovers. Each session features a new theme to inspire creativity and strengthen reading strategies in a relaxed and supportive environment. Weekly Highlights: “Beach Reads & Brainstorms” – Reading short passages and sparking story ideas “Plot Twists & Poolside Prompts” – Writing stories with surprise endings “Sizzling Settings” – Creating vivid summer scenes “Dialogue by the Campfire” – Learning how characters speak and come to life “Reading Between the Lines” – Building comprehension and inference skills “Author Celebration” – Sharing your favorite piece with the group! Perfect for students in grades 2-6, this virtual summer story lab helps kids avoid the summer slide while fueling their love of reading and writing. Whether you're a daydreaming storyteller or a curious reader, Write & Read All About It! will make your summer shine with creativity! ☀️Summer Enrichment 2025
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Virtual Summer Wordsmith Workshop: Mastering the Essay-Elevate your Writing Grade 7-12Virtual Summer EnrichmentWednesday Evenings 7:30 PM ✍️ Wordsmith Workshop: Mastering the Essay Elevate Your Writing – Literary & Informational Essay Skills for Grades 7–12 Ready to take your writing to the next level? In Wordsmith Workshop: Mastering the Essay, students in grades 7–12 will sharpen their skills, boost their confidence, and learn to craft clear, compelling, and powerful essays that stand out—whether for class assignments, state exams, or future college work. Over the course of this engaging workshop, students will explore both literary analysis and informational/expository essay writing, while building a rock-solid foundation in structure, organization, and voice. Through guided lessons, interactive exercises, and peer feedback, students will unlock the tools to express their thoughts with clarity, precision, and style. ✒️ Students Will Learn: How to develop strong thesis statements and introductions Organizing body paragraphs with evidence and analysis Techniques for literary commentary and text-based responses Strategies for informative/explanatory writing with clear purpose Revision tips to strengthen clarity, coherence, and impact Whether you're preparing for high school, college, or just want to improve your writing, Wordsmith Workshop is your go-to course for transforming ideas into exceptional essays.Summer Enrichment 2025
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Virtual Summer World Wide Cooking: Global Culinary Adventure Grades K-12Virtual Summer EnrichmentThursdays at 6:00 PM World-Wide Cooking: A Global Culinary Adventure A 6-Week Virtual Cooking Journey for Young Chefs at Home Pack your apron and passport—it's time to cook your way around the world! ✈️ In World-Wide Cooking, aspiring home chefs will embark on a six-week virtual adventure, learning to prepare delicious dishes from different countries and cultures each week—right from their own kitchen! At the end of the lesson you will have dinner ready for all to share! Led by an amazing gourmet chef, this interactive cooking class goes beyond the recipe. As students chop, stir, and sauté, they’ll also explore the history, culture, and traditions behind each meal. From savory snacks in South America to sweet treats in Asia, this hands-on experience blends world geography, history, and culinary arts into one unforgettable summer enrichment course. Each Week Includes: A new recipe from a different country or region Step-by-step cooking instruction over Zoom with a live chef Cultural fun facts and stories about the dish’s origin Food-themed games, trivia, and global “taste travel” passports! ✨ No fancy equipment or prior experience needed—just a love of food, curiosity, and a hungry appetite for learning! Perfect for grades 3–8, World-Wide Cooking will inspire creativity, build confidence in the kitchen, and open up a world of flavor—one dish at a time.Summer Enrichment 2025