ABOUT SPRK

SPRK is the workshop style summer program from Learning Options in Fairmont, WV.

SPRK is designed to keep kids excited about learning over the summer - and spark interest in different topics.

We are featuring classes in STEM topics, arts, and the humanities for the 2016 summer session.

All workshops feature qualified instructors and offer hands-on, educational, and FUN activities.

NEW for 2016

- SPRK Summer Family Workshop (June 20th)

- SPRK Parent-Child Workshops Science & Me (Wednesdays June 22 through July 20)

AVOID SUMMER LEARNING LOSS

From OnlineCollege.org Staff Writers “PARENTS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN FILLING IN THE GAPS OVER THE SUMMER

When it comes to helping stanch summer learning loss, parents have a key role to play. Learning loss is much less pronounced, if there at all, in families that enrolled children in classes, took trips to local libraries, participated in reading programs, or took advantage of other learning opportunities.”- 2013 www.onlinecollege.org

Give the kids in your life a head start on the upcoming school year!

We have academically rich clubs, camps, and more, only atLearning Options, Inc, in Fairmont, WV!Visit our website anytime - www.LearningOptionsInc.Org

SPRK SUMMER FAMILY WORKSHOP

JUNE 20

WV BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Join other families in what is sure to be a fun workshop - because 153 birthdays is kind of a big deal!

Brenna Craig (a native of Putnam County, WV) will lead familiesin folk studies, songs, and arts and crafts that celebrate West Virginia’s heritage and history.

Brenna is an Americorps State & National and serves in Fairmontwith Main Street Fairmont. She is also a Golden Horseshoe winner and has studied in many cross-cultural fields throughout the state.

SPRK PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOPS

WEDNESDAYS JUNE 22 THROUGH JULY 20

SCIENCE & ME*

Parents and kids ages 4 -7 can explore lots of fun science activities in many fields of science. The parent-child workshop style allows a great experience of learning together.

Topics include: Discovering Our Dynamic Earth, Our Place in Space, Wondering About Weather, Growing Green, and Animal Adaptations.

*Parents bring their own children, ages 4 to 7 and participate in workshop together

SPRK MOSAIC TILE CAMP

SPRK is proud to continue the summer tradition of mosaics with local artist Eddie Spaghetti.

New for 2016:

As part of The Tile Project at LOI 2016 summer camp, students will design and create mosaic tiles that will reflect Fairmont communi-ty values. These square tiles will be installed on the concrete steps on Merchant Street that lead to Palatine Park.

Stairs represent powerful symbolism including transition, change, and personal growth. Under the direction of local artist Eddie Maier, area children registered in the camp will complete tile designs that encompass ideas from the 4Fairmont Bridge Pillar: encouraging com-munity pride [through artwork] and empowering youth to create the “Fairmont of the future”.

THE TILE PROJECT

Tile creation will take place August 1 - 4, 2016, at the Learning Center. Tiles will be installed on the Merchant Street stairs at a later date, following their completion at camp.

The Tile Project will be a collaboration between area children, artists, and community members.

SPRK 8 - 14 WORKSHOPSROBOTICS (June 14 & 15, July 27 & 28)

Interested in robotics? Join veteran robot fanatics and explore the world of FIRST Lego League and FIRST Lego League Junior.Play with programming and the solid, popular, NXT robots.

SCIENCE SPRK (June 21, July 5, July 11)

Science SPRK will challenge your ideas about science - chemistry, forensics, and more will be covered.

THEATER WORKSHOP (June 27 & 28)

Act up - and get away with it! Join theater and performing artist vet-erans as you explore the magic of the show, improvisational exercises, films, and theater games.

PICTURE YOUR STORY (July 12)

Write your heart out and picture your story! Create catchy illustrations to complete your masterpiece.

CHEMISTRY & TIE DYE (July 19*)

Knowledge and creativity collide as you peek inside the world of chemistry - to discover the HOW and WHY of the Tie Dye method.*Participants must bring a 100% cotton item to tie dye

FUN WITH PHYSICS (July 25 & August 2)

Learn about the laws of physics in exciting ways - learn why the prinicples help us live our lives and wow your friends and family with Fun Physics Facts!

POETRY WORKSHOP (July 26)

Get creative with poetry! Explore all types of poetry and write some of your own. All participants will have the option to publish their works online in a digital book format.

REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME FROM ANYWHERE*

*ONLINE PAYMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THE LEARNING SHOP FOR ANY SPRK WORKSHOP.ONCE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE, YOU WILL BE INVOICED VIA EMAIL. INVOICES ARE DUE UPON RECEIPT AND ARE PAYABLE WITH MAJOR CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS OR THROUGH PAYPAL

PLEASE EMAIL THE OFFICE ANYTIME FOR QUESTIONS: LEARNINGOPTIONSWV@GMAIL.COM