Dayton Oaks Elementary Fall 2016 After-School Classes

Fall 2016 After-School classes and other programs held at

Dayton Oaks Elementary

Howard County Recreation & Parks are offering the following After-School Classes this Fall at Dayton Oaks ES!

To Register: Go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/ and type in the course number of the program (ex RP3379.601), or you may register over the phone at 410-313-7275 (8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday).

Chess

Chess Club After School

with Silver Knights Chess

Learn how to play chess from highly-rated, professional, chess instructors, who have

coached many state and national champions! Time is evenly split between lesson and

play. Lessons range from learning the rules to advanced tournament strategies. Open to

all ES grades and experience levels. Play time is structured to pair against opponent of

similar skill. All chess supplies provided. (No class 10/31, 11/7, 11/21, 12/26.) Info: Adam

Wienckowski, 410-313-4714 or [email protected].

Grades K-5 Classes:12

RP3322.102 Oct 10 3:35-4:35pm Mondays $175

Cooking

Cooking with Chef Nikki After School

This mobile-cooking program is offered through Chef Nikki McGowan (owner of the food truck Madame BBQ). Classes are taught by McGowan and her staff of culinary experts. Enjoy cultural explorations through the preparation of a range of cuisine. Emphasis is on etiquette, nutrition, kitchen safety and the science behind cooking! $40 materials fee due at first class, payable to Madame BBQ. Session Theme: Pasta! Come make pasta from scratch! Create ravioli, chocolate fettuccine, and a variety of different sauces. Craft homemade pesto pasta! (No class 10/12.) Info: Melissa Calleri, 410-313-4721 or [email protected].

Grades K-5 Classes: 4

RP3302.101 Sep 21 3:35-5:05pm Wednesday $80

Language

Spanish After School

Learn a new language; explore a new culture and traditions where Spanish is spoken. Learning is enhanced by playing games, singing songs, reading poems, creating crafts and other hands-on activities. Classes are taught by native speakers who are not only experienced teachers, but also engaging, fun and motivating. (No class 11/25.)

Grades K-5 Classes: 8

RP3301.101 Sep 30 3:35-4:35pm Friday $135

Personal Development

Kid Empowerment: Smashing ANTs After School

Empowering children to successfully navigate life's inevitable challenges is our mission! Through a variety of engaging games, activities and motivational cartoon lessons, this fun and entertaining program helps you build and use your inner strength to create Positive Empowering Thoughts (PETs) that help "smash" Automatic Non-supportive Thoughts (ANTs). Valuable skills for a lifetime! New and continuing students welcome - different topics each session. $40 materials fee due at first class. (No class 11/8, 11/22.) Classes now 1½ hours! Info: www.SmashingANTs.com. Info: Scott Corning, 410-313-4622 or [email protected].

Grades 2-3 Classes: 6

RP3333.103 Oct 11 3:40-5:10pm Tuesday $119

Science & Technology

Science Club After School with Club SciKidz

All Things Extinct and Animal Instincts

Explore the lives of animals past and present! Create, bury and unearth imitation dinosaur fossils and their footprints, and reconstruct a dinosaur skeleton. Learn the intricacies of animal behaviors, survival instincts and how animal anatomy supports their lifestyles. (No class 11/8, 11/22.)
Info: www.clubscikidz.com or Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714 or [email protected].

Grades K-2 Classes: 8

RP3355.104 Sep 27 3:35-4:50pm Tuesday $149

3D Printing

Is it Art? Is it Engineering? Young engineers, come explore the world of 3D printing using a 3D pen! Using plastic strands, explore making and defining where the line between art and engineering blur. Engineer and create your own pieces of art! (No class 11/8, 11/22.)

Grades 3-5 Classes: 8

RP3355.124 Oct 4 3:35-4:50pm Tuesday $149

Bricks4Kidz LEGO® After School Laws of Motion

We doubt you'll "stay at rest" with these challenging projects designed to accelerate the learning with the force of fun! Test some of Newton's Laws Of Motion with models that illustrate the concepts of inertia, force, mass, acceleration and the observation that "every action has an equal and opposite reaction". Launch paper footballs at targets with the catapult model, give your mini-figures a ride on motorized see-saw and swing carousel rides, and build a clock model. Bricks4Kidz is a STEM-based program using LEGO bricks. Info: www.bricks4kidz.com/central-md or Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714 or [email protected].

Grades K-5 Classes: 6

RP3379.102 Oct 6 3:35-4:35pm Thursday $99

Minecraft Animation After School With C3 Cyber Club

Do you want to become an animator? Using Mine-imator software, enjoy being introduced to basic animation techniques with Minecraft characters and stages! Expand your observation skills and imagination by studying motion in reality and how it influences motion in animation. Create various short animation exercises and projects by applying basic acting theories and animation principles to scenes they create. (No class 11/25.) Info: Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714, or [email protected].

Grades 4-5 Classes: 6

RP3328.112 Nov 4 3:35-4:35pm Friday $145

Minecraft Programming After School C3 Cyber Club

Looking for a fun way to learn programming? How about using a game you love. Using a custom mod called "Computercraft," learn how to program robots called "turtles" inside the world of Minecraft. Learn how to program your robot to complete various tasks and objectives such as programming turtles to automatically build, mine and craft items and structures. Be introduced to programming "if-then-else statements", for while loops, and implement their own functions using LUA, a simple scripting language. Info: Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714 or [email protected].

Grades 1-3 Classes: 6

RP3326.102 Sep 23 3:35-4:35pm Friday $145

Sports

Instructional Basketball League

New & returning players, come improve basic skill development through activities and scrimmages. Practice for four weeks and play four games against teams from other sites. T-shirt included. Register by location; meet in the gym. Info: Brian Wyman, 410-313-4705 or [email protected].

6-7 yrs Beg. Weeks: 8

RP6082.101 Sep 10 9-10am Saturday $76

7 yrs Adv. - 9½ yrs Beg. Weeks: 8

RP6083.101 Sep 10 10:15-11:15am Saturday $76

8½ yrs Adv. - 10 yrs Weeks: 8

RP6084.101 Sep 10 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday $76

Instructional Soccer League

First-time & returning players, come improve your fundamentals with small-sided games. Enjoy drills and scrimmages. Practice for four weeks and play four games against teams from the other sites (schedule TBD). Fee includes t-shirt. Shin guards required. Info: Brian Wyman,
410-313-4705 or [email protected].

5-Beg. 6 yrs Classes: 8

RP6702.101 Sep 10 1:15-2:15pm Saturday $76

Adv. 6½ yrs-Beg. 8½ yrs Classes: 8

RP6703.101 Sep 10 2:30-3:30pm Saturday $76

Adv. 8 yrs-10 yrs Classes: 8

RP6704.101 Sep 10 3:45-4:45pm Saturday $76

After-School Lacrosse

The school day is over and it's time to LAX it up! First-time players or those wanting to improve skills focus on passing, catching, cradling, defense and overall team play in a fun and exciting environment. Meet outside school office; coach escorts players to the field. Info: Brian Wyman, 410-313-4705 or [email protected].

8-10 yrs Classes: 6

RP6720.102 Sep 13 3:35-4:35pm Tuesday $47

Kiddie Lacrosse

Come learn and develop the fundamental skills of passing, catching, cradling, defense

and overall team play in a fun and encouraging environment. Meet on the field.

Info: Brian Wyman, 410-313-4705 or [email protected].

5-7 yrs Classes: 6

RP6715.102 Sep 13 4:40-5:40pm Tuesday $47

Kiddie Tennis

Time for tennis! Players learn and practice basic tennis skills in this program taught by trained coaches. Classes include a variety of enjoyable drills and exciting games. Info: Brian Wyman, 410-313-4705 or [email protected].

5-7 yrs Classes: 6

RP6870.104 Sep 15 4:45-5:45pm Thursday $47

After-School Tennis

Have fun while you learn the basics or fine-tune your skills in this program taught by trained coaches. Classes include a variety of drills and games and an introduction to match play. Meet in front of school office; coaches escort players to tennis courts. Info: Brian Wyman,
410-313-4705 or [email protected].

8-10 yrs Classes: 6

RP6871.104 Sep 15 3:40-4:40pm Thursday $47

Tiny Tykes Tee Ball

Batter up! Nobody strikes out and everyone hits home runs! Our age appropriate equipment and activities are designed to provide a successful introduction to the skills of batting, catching, throwing, and base running. Parents are encouraged to follow the coach's instructions to assist in the games and activities with your child. Info: Amanda Bartell, 410-313-1694 or [email protected].

3-4 yrs Classes: 6

RP6053.107 Sep 15 5:30-6:15pm Thursday $75

RP6053.109 Sep 17 1:30-2:15pm Saturday $75

Little Tykes Hoops Basketball

In this class, having fun is sure to be a slam dunk! Children are introduced to beginner basketball concepts such as dribbling, passing and shooting through a curriculum of exciting and fun-filled games and activities. Parents are encouraged to follow the coach's instructions to assist in the games and activities. (No class 11/26.) Info: Amanda Bartell, 410-313-1694 or [email protected].

3-4 yrs Classes: 6

RP6086.114 Nov 5 1:30-2:15pm Saturday $75

Little Big Shots

This multi-sport program introduces children to basketball, tee ball and soccer. We introduce kids to these thrilling sports through a curriculum full of exciting and engaging games and activities. Parents are encouraged to follow the coach's instructions to assist in the games and activities. (No class 11/26.) Info: Amanda Bartell, 410-313-1694 or [email protected].

3-4 yrs Classes: 6

RP6314.115 Nov 5 2:30-3:15pm Saturday $75

Mighty Kickers Soccer

GOAL! Coaches provide a high-energy, fun introduction to soccer. Mighty Kickers uses a creative, age-appropriate curriculum to introduce basic soccer skills to kids including dribbling, passing and shooting while providing an entertaining and friendly atmosphere! Parents are encouraged to follow the coach's instructions to assist in the games and activities.

Info: Amanda Bartell, 410-313-1694 or [email protected].

3-4 yrs Classes: 6

RP6705.105 Sep 15 6:30-7:15pm Thursday $75

RP6705.109 Sep 17 2:30-3:15pm Saturday $75

Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information

Read concussion and sudden cardiac arrest information at www.howardcountymd.gov/concussion and www.howardcountymd.gov/suddencardiacarrest.

Review of this information is required by law before you are allowed to register for youth sports programs.

Financial Assistance

Limited financial assistance available for Howard County residents that qualify.

Information: 410-313-4659.

This content is neither sponsored nor endorsed by HCPSS.

410-313-7275 | www.howardcountymd.gov/rap | 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046

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