Lifelong Learning...Take your chess to the next level as you continue your focus on variations and...
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www.OregonSD.org/Community January Classes Lifelo ng Learn ing... Here at H ome 2021
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www.OregonSD.org/Community
January Classes
Lifelong Learning...
Here at Home
2021
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Youth Engagement
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BadgerBots: Scratch Design Game (Grades 3 — 5)Live Online | Fridays, 3:15pm — 4:45pmJanuary 15 — February 12The widely popular BadgerBots comes to Oregon! Using the well known Scratch program, they will offer five weeks of fun and entertaining classes. Kids will need to have a Chromebook or computer available for class. Led by BadgerBots. Fee: $100
LEGO Robotics (Grades 3 — 5) | Live OnlineFridays, 4:00pm — 5:00pmJanuary 15 — February 19Construct, program and tackle challenges with robots! Our easy-to-use interface gives kids the power to create an open-ended design based on specific restrictions and tasks. They can even drive their robots around a virtual 3D space to visualize them! Take robotics to a new level in this exciting, creative course. Led by Engineering for Kids. Fee: $94
Engineering for Kids STEM Club (Grades 1 — 4Live Online | Tuesdays, 4:00pm — 5:00pmJanuary 12 — February 16This advanced course is for students comfortable with coding using multiple sprites, backgrounds, Engineering for Kids STEM Club has gone virtual! Each class introduces a new, hands-on, lesson. Students will focus on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and peer collaboration. This will help build confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize they can succeed in anything! Led by Engineering for Kids. Fee: $94
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Coding 2.0: Video Games (Grades 3 - 8) | Live OnlineWednesday, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 13 — March 3Design, code, test and share your very own video games using Scratch®! Students will use movement blocks, loops and other basic coding to design their own video games. Students will be given a Scratch® user account (if needed). Led by YEL. Fee: $85
Coding 1.0: Animation (Grades 3 — 8) | Live OnlineTuesdays, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 12 — March 2Students will learn basic & intermediate coding techniques with Scratch®. Students will be given a Scratch® user account (if needed). Led by YEL. Fee: $85
Coding 4.0: Challenge (Grades 3 — 8) | Live OnlineMondays, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 11 — March 1 This advanced course is for students comfortable with coding using multiple sprites, backgrounds, and scripts. Learn about variables, programming music with extensions, my blocks, and design your own sprite to use in TWO personally created video games! Students will use their Scratch® account to create and share code online with other Scratch® kiddos. Piskel will be used for sprite design. (A computer, over a tablet, is recommended for this class.) Led by YEL. Fee: $85
Coding 3.0: Level 3 (Grades 3 — 8) | Live OnlineThursdays, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 14 — March 4Taken a previous Scratch® class, or have prior Scratch® coding experience? This class can take you to the next level! Students take a deeper dive into Scratch® coding to design and code more challenging video games and animations. Students will use their Scratch® account to create and share code online with other Scratch® kiddos. Led by YEL. Fee: $85
Questions? Please contact Dave at [email protected].
ScholarShipS
We will waive or reduce fees for children meeting the criteria for free or reduced meals, or adults whose income requires support. Participants are encouraged to pay a portion of the program fee when possible. Most programs require a partial contribution from families; some programs do not have scholarships available. We may limit the total scholarship assistance given to a family. Scholarships are only available to OSD residents. If you are looking for assistance, please email Dave Jameson at [email protected] prior to registration.
Chess 1.0: Beginner (Grades 1 - 6) | Live OnlineWednesdays, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 13 — March 3Learn the game kings, queens, and presidents have played for centuries! Chess benefits student's focus, sportsmanship, problem solving and more! We will use ChessKid.com for interactive play. Led by YEL. Fee: $85
Chess 2.0: Beginner (Grades 1 - 6) | Live OnlineThursdays, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 14 — March 4For students with a basic grasp of chess but aren’t quite ready for higher level lessons. Students will study tactics like pins, skewers, back rank mates and more! We will use ChessKid.com for interactive play. Led by YEL. Fee: $85
Chess 3.0: Intermediate (Grades 1 - 6) | Live OnlineMondays, 4:15pm — 5:00pmSession 1: January 11 — March 1This series will focus on opening moves, opening variations, endgame practice, move by move analysis and more! We will use ChessKid.com for interactive play. Led by YEL. Fee: $85
Chess 4.0: Advanced (Grades 6 - 12) | Live OnlineTuesdays, 4:15pm — 5:00pmSession 1: January 12 — March 2Take your chess to the next level as you continue your focus on variations and in depth move by move analysis with more game time! We will use ChessKid.com for interactive play. Led by YEL. Fee: $85
Magic 1.0 (Grades 2 - 6) | Live OnlineTuesdays, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 12 — February 2Amaze your family and friends with prestidigitation and legerdemain: magic tricks that is! Students will use common household items to learn and perform magic tricks. Get ready to wreck the internet with awesome posts of your magic, and join the class where the focus is on hocus-pocus! Led by YEL. Fee: $42
Magic 2.0 (Grades 2 - 6) | Live OnlineThursday, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 14 — February 4Looking to expand your knowledge on magic? For students who have completed Magic 1.0, join us for Magic 2.0! We will do new tricks and fine tune our presentation. Led by YEL. Fee: $42
Magic 3.0 (Grades 2 — 6) | Live OnlineWednesday, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 13 — February 3Have you taken Magic 1.0 and 2.0? Come stop the show with Magic 3.0! Magic 3.0 offers new, and more challenging, magic tricks and incorporates more magical showmanship. Learn multiple tricks and prepare for a professional presentation; and put on a live online magic show for family and friends! Led by YEL. Fee: $42
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Guitar 1.0: Beginner(Grades 1 - 6) | Live OnlineTuesdays, 4:15pm — 5:00pmSession 1: January 12 — March 2Do you have a guitar you want to learn to play? Come learn basic chords, notes, and maybe even some famous rock solos! A lesson book will be provided with the class. Led by YEL. Fee: $120
Guitar 3.0: Intermediate(Grades 1 — 6) | Live OnlineThursdays, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 14 — March 4For students who have completed YEL Guitar 1.0 and 2.0 classes. We will introduce new concepts like pentatonic scales, mini-solos, riffs of popular songs and more. Keep it going with Guitar 3.0! Led by YEL. Fee: $120
Guitar 2.0: Beginner(Grades 1 - 6) | Live OnlineWednesdays, 4:15pm — 5:15pmSession 1: January 13 — March 3For students who have completed YEL Guitar 1.0 Beginner Class. We continue the musical journey learning more notes on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th strings. There's more chord options and more songs! Continue what you started and join Guitar 2.0! Led by YEL. Fee: $120
Guitar 4.0: Advanced (Grades 1 - 6) | Live OnlineMondays, 4:15pm — 5:00pmSession 1: January 11 — March 1
This will be a sampler series. For students who have completed YEL Guitar 3.0, this session is focused on more complicated chords, creativity, and more! Students will get introduced to an array of common guitar skills like hammer-ons, slides and more! Use these skills to create your own riffs, solos and chord progressions! Grab your axe and get ready to grind! Led by YEL. Fee: $120
ScholarShipS
We will waive or reduce fees for children meeting the criteria for free or reduced meals, or adults whose income requires support. Participants are encouraged to pay a portion of the program fee when possible. Most programs require a partial contribution from families; some programs do not have scholarships available. We may limit the total scholarship assistance given to a family. Scholarships are only available to OSD residents. If you are looking for assistance, please email Dave Jameson at [email protected] prior to registration.
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Questions? Please contact Dave at [email protected].
Oregon Drumming Ensemble (Grades 5 — 8) | Live OnlineThursdays, 3:30pm — 4:15pmJanuary 7 — February 25Let's learn Ghanaian drumming! Join RCI's music teacher, Megan Wiemann, for her popular drumming class. Each meeting will focus on numerous songs and the students will be able to participate in a virtual performance of two songs. You will need a bucket, or Tupperware, or even just a table to take part in the class. Fee: $22
Beginning Ukulele (Grades K — 4) | Live OnlineThursdays, 4:15pm — 5:00pmJanuary 7 — February 25Receive a ukulele and get five group class lessons. You'll learn songs, chords and basic techniques with other kids who are also beginners. (Please Note: Registration will close two weeks prior (Jan. 5th) to class for the ordering of the ukuleles.) Led by Academy of Sound. Fee: $95
Pop! Strings (Grades 5 & 6) | Live OnlineWednesdays, 6:00pm — 6:30pmJanuary 13 — February 17Come join us in making music together! We'll play a variety of genres including movie, fiddle, and jazz music. This course is for all violin, viola, cello, and bassists. Led by OSD's RCI's Orchestra teacher, Naomi Hasan. Fee: $42
Drawing is Fun! (Grades K — 4) | IN PERSONWednesdays, 3:15pm — 4:15pmJanuary 13 — February 17Does your child love to draw? Create exciting drawings using pencils, charcoal and more! Your child will learn drawing techniques and skills. Led by Sara Lenz. Fee: $30
Farm to School Cooking Club (Grades 2 — 7)Live Online | Tuesdays, 3:30pm — 4:30pmJanuary 12 — February 16Join Maddie Smith, OSD Farm to School, AmeriCorps specialist, for a live online cooking class! Weekly classes will show kids how to cook with fresh ingredients that could be grown in a garden. Students will explore different recipes, how to grow their own leafy greens at home, and talk about nutrition. A weekly shopping list will be emailed to you in advance. Fee: $10
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Yoga Kids! (Grades 1 — 4) | Live OnlineWednesdays, 4:00pm — 4:45pm | January 6 — January 27In this playful yoga class, designed especially for elementary aged-children, students will learn yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation exercises. This helps cultivate a calm mind, increase strength and flexibility, improve gross and fine motor skills, improve concentration, and give children the tools to manage stress in their daily lives. Games and stories will be incorporated into this fun, engaging class! Led by Kelly Petrie, Maitri Center for Mindful Living. Fee: $42
Wellness for Everyone
Yoga for Stiff People (Ages 18+) | Live OnlineMondays, 6:30pm — 7:1f5pmJanuary 11 — February 15Too much sitting around these days? Need a boost to get moving again? This class will help you slowly work out your kinks. Led by Brittany Waltz, Wishing Tree Studio. Fee: $40
Mindful Strength (Ages 16+) | Live OnlineThursdays, 6:00pm — 7:15pmSession 1: January 7 — February 4Mindful Strength blends yoga, self-inquiry & strength training (using resistance bands & internal resistance techniques) for enhancing agility & functional movement. When we feel strong & confident in our bodies, we become more resilient in other areas of our life as well. This course is for anyone desiring a safe, accessible way to support a strong, healthy body & mind! Fee includes resistance band. Led by Kelly Petrie , Maitri Center for Mindful Living. Fee: $62
Mindfulness Fundamentals (Ages 18+)Live Online | Wednesdays, 6:30pm — 8:00pmJanuary 20 — February 24Mindfulness is the practice of bringing purposeful awareness to everyday situations in order to deepen our connections and cultivate harmony amid the unpredictable ups & downs of life. This comprehensive 6-week course provides lessons, tools and resources for developing a relaxed, stable and clear way of being. We will explore meditation techniques, mindful movement & reflection, compassionate communication, gratitude & other practices that nourish inner wellbeing. New & experienced practitioners welcome! Led by Kelly Petrie , Maitri Center for Mindful Living. Fee: $92
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Relationships Explained (Ages 14+) | Live OnlineTuesdays, 6:00pm — 7:30pm | January 5 & 19People are different in the way they communicate based on the way they think. Find out how you and your family members communicate for better relationships. Learn what makes you tick, what work you find enjoyable, and other factors that contribute to your happiness. Led by Megan McIsaac and Linda McIsaac, Ph.D. Fee: $37
Compassion Resilience (for Parents and Caregivers) | Live OnlineThursdays, 6:00pm — 7:30pm | January 21 - March 11In a small group format, we will explore ways to maintain a compassionate presence in our interactions with our children, family members and those we count on to support us. Throughout this course we will explore our role in alleviating our family member's distress while maintaining our own well-being. In other words, we will focus on growing our compassion resilience. Led by OSD Student Services Staff. FREE
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