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Enrichment Program Fall 2014

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Price List Unless otherwise stated, all prices are for 12 sessions during the Fall semester.

Fees must be paid in full at sign-up and are not refundable unless the class is cancelled for any reason and not replaced.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

- Families qualifying for FREE LUNCH* receive an 80% discount on one activity per child. - Families qualifying for REDUCED LUNCH* receive a 50% discount on one activity per child. - Children signed up for full-time aftercare receive a $20 discount off up to 2 activities.

* In order to receive an income-based discount, we must have received a Free and Reduced Lunch Form before this Thursday, August 21st. All forms are subject to audit by the State of Louisiana. • Art $144 • Ballet $180 • Basketball $100 • Capoeira $120 • Chess $120 • Choir $120 • Farm to Table $120 • Gymnastics & Movement $100 • Homework Center $ 96 • Jazz & Hip-Hop Dance $180 • Music Appreciation $144 • Piano $204 • Photography Club $144 • Recorder “Orchestra” $120 • Pottery $144 • Robotics $144 • Science Discovery $144 • Spanish Fun $120 • Soccer $100 • Theater in English $144 • Tennis $180 • Violin $204 • Yoga $84

Exterior Enrichment providers: (Fees paid directly to the organization)

- Bricks4Kidz: bricks4kidz.com/Covington - Girls on the Run: www.gotr.org

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ACADEMICS & GAMES

French Homework Center – FR Students will be provided with help and guidance to complete homework assignments and work on more difficult subjects, in a small group setting. Instructor: LFNO Teachers / Substitutes Grades: 1-4 When: Every weekday 4:00-5:00 PM

English Homework Center – EN Students will be provided with help and guidance to complete homework assignments and work on more difficult subjects, in a small group setting. Instructor: LFNO ELA Teachers Grades: 1-4 When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4:00-5:00 PM

Chess - EN It's never too early to play chess, say the world's best players! In each lesson, students will learn new rules and strategy then put them to practice with their adversary. Instructor: Jeffrey Radlauer

Grades: K-1 (beginner level) When: Fridays, 4:00-5:00 PM Grades: 1-4 (intermediate/advanced level) When: Mondays, 4:00-5:00 PM

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LANGUAGE AND PERFORMANCE ARTS Theater Performance in English Theater is not only exciting, dramatic, and funny, it is beneficial for all children – shy, outgoing, and everything in between. Through performance games, movement, play with words, improvisation, memorization, and finally putting on a play for an audience, children will

learn about the different facets of acting, gain self-confidence, and making lasting memories. Instructor: TBD Grades: 1-4 When: Fridays 4:00-5:00 PM

NGU Spanish Fun - SP The objective of the class will be to engage students in activities that will bring to life classic and modern stories of the Spanish-speaking world. With the aid of music, dance, and in-class theatrical performances students will learn about several Hispanic cultures each week and will, at the same time, be introduced to basic vocabulary and phrases of the Spanish language.

Instructor: Julian Ospina Grades: K-1 When: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 PM

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MUSIC

French Choir – FR Choir develops children’s ears, voices, and listening skills. The goal of the Choir will be to perform French music that is related to the curriculum used for daily classes. It will also introduce the students to another aspect of the French culture, starting with songs in unison (one voice), then in canon, in order to achieve harmonization.

Instructor: Jethro Celestin Grades: K-4 When: Fridays 4:00-5:00 PM

Recorder “Orchestra” – FR Recorder is used in the French Program as an introduction to playing and reading instrumental music. Unlike other instruments, children are able to play songs and melodies in just a few weeks. Whether your child is musically inclined or just curious, they’ll be

sure to have fun. Grades: 1-4 When: Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM

Violin – EN/FR Violin classes this year will be individual and 20 min. long. Children will learn how to start playing the instrument with a Suzuki and Essential Elements certified teacher. Parents signing up must be willing to invest time at home in practicing the instrument, and students must be motivated to learn.

Instructor: Welbie Prinston Grades: K-4 When: Wednesdays 3:00-6:00 PM ! Parent info: You will need to rent a violin for your child. Stores include Lafargue Pianos in Metairie (www.lafarguepianos.com) and Keller Strings in River Ridge (www.kellerstrings.com)

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Music Appreciation (Claiborne) – FR You’re never too young to start appreciating music. Children will start to learn about the sounds made by different instruments, rhythm, and singing, while developing memory and ear training. Instructor: Welbie PrinstonAR

Grades: PK4 When: Fridays 4:00-5:00 PM

Piano Lessons – FR Students will enjoy private, 20-minute piano lessons with a French piano instructor. "Music is 5% talent and 95% hard work, but hard work can also be fun, and that is my mission. That is accomplished by using different ways to motivate children about learning notes, theory, musicality, and improvisation." Students can choose between a French or American piano method to work with. Parents signing up must be willing to invest time at home in practicing the instrument. Instructor: Pascal Valcasara

Grades: K-4 When: Tuesdays, Thursdays 4:00-6:00 PM ; Wednesdays 3:00-6:00 PM

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SCIENCE

Science Discovery – EN Using the 4-H STEM science curriculum, youth will acquire science skills as they explore whales, rocks and minerals, water quality, trees and recycling. This class will include fun, age-appropriate experiments to learn and witness basic principles of physics, chemistry, and biology. Instructor: Jamie Bronder

Grades: K-1 When: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM Grades: 2-4 When: Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM

Junk Drawer Robotics – FR The goal of 4-H Junk Drawer Robotics is to make science, engineering, and technology engaging and meaningful in the lives of young people. The activities do this by encouraging youth to use the processes and approaches of science; the planning and conceptual design of

engineering; and the application of technology in their personal portfolios of skills and abilities. In this first book, youth are challenged to build robots from everyday items. None of the levels require or use computers. Youth will use their Robotics Notebook to record their learning experiences, robotic designs and data from their investigations technology For more information, go to: http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/4-h-robotics/ Instructor: Ludovic Fromont Grades: 2-4 When: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM

Bricks 4 Kidz® Bricks 4 Kidz® was ranked 2014′s No. 1 Children’s Enrichment Program Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine! We provide an extraordinary atmosphere where we learn, build, and play… with LEGO bricks. During our first 6-week session, delve into the history and mechanics of favorite amusement park rides in this imaginative unit. Students will construct a motorized Carousel Swing, Tilt a Whirl, Loop de Loop ride,

Swing boat ride, Dragon ride, and Merry Go Round using Lego Bricks and motors. Lessons incorporate principles of physics, described in a way children can understand, such as “G-force” inertia and momentum, as well as math concepts. Register directly with us at www.bricks4kidz.com/covington Direct all questions to Jennifer Massett : jmassett@bricks4kidz.com Grades: K-4 When: Mondays 4:00-5:00 PM (6 weeks only: September 8 – October 20th)

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SPORTS

Soccer– FR GOOOOOOAL! First graders and up will Whether a new player or a seasoned player, all are welcome to learn and practice the basics of the world’s most popular sport. Children will learn how to win and lose as a team, and listen to a coach’s directions, all while learning the skills and rules of soccer.

Instructor: Ibrahima Diaban Grades: K When: Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM (at Patton campus) 1 Fridays 4:00-5:00 PM (at Audubon Park) 2 Thursday 4:00-5:00 PM (at Audubon Park) 3-4 Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM (at Audubon Park) ! Parent info: Parents wishing to volunteer as a soccer assistant / chaperone may receive a free spot for their child. Please contact adevalence@lfno.org

Tennis (at Audubon Tennis Center)– EN/FR Be an Ace and learn to play tennis! Group lessons will be offered by a tennis pro with years of experience teaching children, and his professional assistant who is a French native. Flat-sole sneakers or tennis shoes and child’s racket are required.

Instructor: Josh Autcheler

Grades: K-1 When: Friday 4:00-5:00 PM 2-4 Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 PM ! Parent info: Parents wishing to volunteer as a tennis assistant / chaperone may receive a free spot for their child. Please contact adevalence@lfno.org

Basketball - EN Do you want to shoot hoops like a champion? Come practice your dribbling, dunking, and team spirit on the court. Instructor: Ashley Aucoin

Grades: 2-4 When: Mondays 4:00-5:00 PM K-1 Wednesday 3:00-4:00 PM

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Yoga - FR In this 30 min. workshop we will introduce kids to physical poses (asana), and simple mindfulness practices. Through the poses, aspiring yogis will learn basic anatomy, increase their strength and flexibility and learn the value of repeated practice and concentration.

Instructor: Chip Harmon Grades: K When: Tuesdays 4:00-4:30 PM 1-2 Tuesdays 4:30-5:00 PM 2-4 Tuesdays 5:00-5:30 PM

Ballet dancing at NODA Studios - EN Classes are taught in a non-competitive atmosphere, with emphasis placed on correct terminology and execution. Our instructors cover a large scope of educational backgrounds with knowledge of the major training techniques.

Grades: K-1 When: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 PM Grades: 2-4 When: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 PM

Jazz & Hip-Hop at NODA Studios – EN Proudly originating in New Orleans, Jazz is a style of dance seen in many Broadway shows such as “Chicago” and even “Wicked.” Jazz dance is entertaining to watch, fun to perform, and features a combination of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps, and turns. Jazz enhances a dancer's coordination, poise, and balance,

among many other things, and has many variations, such as Hip Hop. Grades: K-4 When: Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM

Gymnastics & Movement (Claiborne) - EN It's never too early to start Gymnastics! Children will have fun learning the basics of tumbling, body coordination, and building strength through exercises and routines. Instructor: Allie Wille

Grades: PK4 When: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 PM

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Capoeira- EN This class is offered in partnership with NOLA Capoeira (www.nolacapoeira.com). Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art combined with dance, music, acrobatics, and culture. It is a great form of physical fitness as students will learn to do handstands, headstands, cartwheels and back bends but class will also include students learning

instruments native to Brazil and songs in Portuguese. Instructor: Rosa of NOLA Capoeira Grades: K-1 When: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 PM Grades: 2-4 When: Wednesday 4:00-5:00 PM

ARTS, CRAFTS, NATURE

Art Workshop (including maskmaking and storytelling) – EN Students will be exploring the fundamentals of 2D and 3D design through the art making process with a Louisiana State certified teaching artist. Each lesson, students will be introduced to a variety

of cultures and folk tales of that region. Students will develop problem-solving, critical thinking and literacy skills through the art of maskmaking and Indonesian Shadow Puppetry. All lessons are created to enhance social and cognitive development. More informatino on my website at www.mobilecreativeartsstudio.com. Instructor: Dixie Moore Grades: K-1 When: Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM 2-4 Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM

Art Workshop Junior (Claiborne)– EN In this class, little minds will be given the tools to break free and CREATE, while improving coordination, imagination, focus, and also math and language skills. Students will be introduced to different art mediums,

color theory, and elements of design to gain the confidence to create their own works of art. Instructor: Jacquelyn Nasti Grades: Pre-K4 When: Mondays 4:00-5:00 PM (Claiborne)

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Clay Pottery – EN Clay is a wonderful, tactile medium that many kids have never experienced before. Its three dimensional nature forces them to think about structure, shapes and forms. During this class, they can experiment with a variety of building techniques while they learn to think about their ideas and adapt to change along the

way.

Instructor: TBD Grades: 1-4 When: Mondays, 4:00-5:00 PM

Farm to Table – FR Learn all about growing vegetables in our raised beds AND cooking healthy delicious recipes ! In this class, students will alternate between gardening outside while learning about the life-cycle of a plant, and cooking from scratch in our kitchen,

hopefully including some of our « school grown » veggies !

Instructor: Samuel Fick Grades: K-1 When: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM

Photography Club – FR In this club, budding photographers be introduced to the world of digital photography, learning their way around lighting, composition, storytelling, and digital photo editing. Printed photos based on the different weekly themes will be exposed thoughout the school. Instructor: TBD

Grades: 2-4 When: Fridays 4:00-5:00 PM

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Weekly Schedule:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3-4 PM Private Violin lessons (K-4)

Private Piano Lessons (K-4)

Tennis at Audubon (2-4) Basketball (K-1) Ballet (K-1) / Ballet (2-4)

Gymnastics & Movement (PK4)

Capoeira (K-1)

4-5 PM French Homework Center (1-4)

French Homework Center (1-4)

French Homework Center (1-4)

French Homework Center (1-4)

French Homework Center (1-4)

English Homework Center (1-4)

English Homework Center (1-4)

Private Violin lessons (K-4)

English Homework Center (1-4) Chess beginner (K-1)

Chess Intermediate (1-4)

Private Piano Lessons (K-4)

Private Piano Lessons (K-4) Spanish Fun (K-1) Theater (1-4)

Bricks4Kidz® (K-4) Science Discovery (K-1) Capoeira (2-4) Recorder (1-4) French Choir (K-4)

Basketball (2-4) Robotics (2-4) Private Piano Lessons (K-4) Music Appreciation (PK4)

Clay Pottery (1-4) Soccer (K) Science Discovery (2-4) Soccer at the Park (1)

Art Workshop (PK4) Soccer at the Park (3-4) Soccer at the Park (2)

Tennis at Audubon (K-1)

Yoga (K) / Yoga (1-2) Jazz & Hip-Hop (K-4) Photography Club (2-4)

Art Workshop (2-4) Art Workshop (K-1) Farm to Table (K-1)

5-6 PM Private Piano Lessons (K-4)

Private Violin lessons (K-4)

Private Piano Lessons (K-4)

Yoga (2-4) Private Piano Lessons (K-4)