fall 2016 - Browne Academy

Fall
2016
Fall
2016
The Afterschool Enrichment Programs at Browne Academy are designed to provide a variety of
enriching activities to engage the minds and bodies of our students. These programs take place
after school starting at 3:15pm. Below you will find a schedule of classes offered. Each class will
link to a full descriptive page that includes descriptions, prices and other information. For any
questions about our offered programs please contact us at:
[email protected]
Preschool 3s & 4s Offerings
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Tae Kwon Do
Preschool 3s & 4s
3:15-4:15pm
Showtune Tots
Preschool 3s &4s
3:15-4:00pm
Tae Kwon Do
Preschool 3s & 4s
3:15-4:15pm or
4:15-5:15pm
Small Hands, BIG Art
Preschool 3s & 4s
3:15-4:15pm
Soccer
Preschool 3s & 4s
3:15-4:00pm
Kindergarten - Grade 8 Offerings
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Art Brains
Grades K-2
3:15-4:15pm
DanceWorkz
Grades 3-8
3:15-4:15pm
Tae Kwon Do
Grades K-8
4:15-5:15pm
Fired Arts
Grades 1-8
3:15-4:15pm
Tae Kwon Do
Grades K-8
3:15-4:15pm
Tae Kwon Do
Grades K-8
4:15-5:15pm
Soccer
Grades K-2
3:15-4:15pm
Robotics
Grades 3-5
3:15-4:15pm
Spirit Squad
Grades 3-4
3:15-4:30pm
Girls Lacrosse
Grades 1-4
3:15-4:15pm
Jr. Engineering
Grades K-2
3:15-4:15pm
Fencing
Grades 1-8
3:15-4:15pm
Soccer
Grades 3-4
3:15-4:15pm
Tae Kwon Do
Grades K-8
3:15-4:15pm or
4:15-5:15pm
Mandarin Chinese
Grades K-3
3:15-4:15pm
Private Music Lessons available Monday-Friday for Kindergarten - Grade 8
To Register please visit www.browneacademy.org
Click on: Summer Camp & Auxiliary Programs >
Extended Day and Other Programs > Afterschool Enrichment Programs
The registration link can be found on this page or copy the following URL into your browser:
https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/Form.aspx?IDTD=5107585&RF=7409147
Tae Kwon Do, PS 3s & 4s
Mon 3:15 - 4:15pm / Wed 3:15 - 4:15 or 4:15 - 5:15
$15 per class, billed to your student account
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Dates: School days between 9/12 - 11/9
The goal of the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon
Do is to teach confidence, respect, and a “Yes I
Can” attitude. In class, the words, “I CAN’T”
are not allowed. “I’LL TRY” is emphasized, and
when they TRY they find out that they CAN. In
this screen-focused culture, Master Nat works
to make sure his students are physically fit.
Tae Kwon Do will help to improve flexibility,
strength, and coordination, qualities that carry
over to other sports students may participate
in. Learning new techniques and achieving
higher goals builds self-confidence.
Students will be sent home with information on how to purchase a uniform. Classes
are offered Fall, Winter and Spring Trimesters. All students enrolled in classes
during the Spring Trimester will participate in a belt ceremony and skill demonstration for parents and other guests.
Master Nat has been teaching Tae Kwon do at
Browne Academy for over 15 years. He has a
black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. He has also trained in Muay Thai,
grappling, Judo, and wrestling.
Nat is a Virginia State Champion in Tae Kwon
Do Forms and Board Breaking, 3rd in sparring
and placed in the top 10 of the U.S. Wushu/Kung
Fu team trials in 2003.
[email protected]
Showtune Tots, PS 3s & 4s
Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$225 for 9 classes
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Dates: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8
Showtune Tots is a musical theatre
enrichment program that will teach
children about Broadway shows,
both past and current, through
singing, dancing, and acting!
Each week, our young students will
warm-up their voice and body as
well as learn choreography, play
educational acting games, learn
about storytelling, and sing.
Parents are welcome to join us for
the last 15-minutes of our last class
to see what their children have been
learning!
Small Hands, BIG Art PS 3s & 4s
Thursdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$250 for 8 classes
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Dates: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 27, Nov. 3, 10
We’ve revved up our class structure to include a
variety of ARTrageous Art forms that are sure to
tickle your creative side!
We love getting messy together and are excited
to tackle our FUNtastic projects with you this
fall! How about some Fired Arts like pottery
painting & fused glass?! Followed by some cool
mixed media projects, far out water color and
mad Mosaics?!
For inspiration, we’ll take a peek at works by
some of the Great Masters and incorporate
their techniques in our projects. We expect
you to stamp your artistic thumbprint on
everything we do, naturally, so we won’t be
copying their work. It’s all about YOU!
So, come to class each Thursday with your
creative hats on tight! You’re going to have
the hottest home Art gallery in the neighborhood! All color products/tools used are
non-toxic & safe for the smallest hands.
Ms. Val’s program is centered on the fired arts
-- that is, kiln fired pottery & glass projects -but, she sometimes adds other mixed media Art
forms such as mosaics & canvas painting, to stir
things up. Artistic freedom is important to Ms.
Val, so she always encourages students to imprint
their personal style on each project. [email protected]
Soccer, PS 3s & 4s
Fridays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$150 for 8 classes
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Dates: Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 28, Nov 4, 11
This premier intro-to-soccer program designed
specifically for preschoolers. Each lesson is taught
by professional, enthusiastic, high-energy coaches.
Our curriculum includes a progression of skills
and character development through simple, ageappropriate themes. Lessons include new skills,
goals-scoring, scrimmage time, character word
and a fun prize!
No need to send in a soccer ball, cleats or shin
guards. We provide everything you need to
play!
For nearly 15 years, Soccer Shots has been introducing soccer exclusively to children ages 3 to
5. Using creative and imaginative games, weekly
sessions focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling,
passing, and shooting.
We also highlight a positive character trait each
session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. Soccer Shots will expose your child to the
fun of soccer and provide the foundation needed
to get started in the sport.
Art Brains, Grades K - 2
Mondays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$200 for 8 classes
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Dates: Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7
Art Brains is not your grandma’s arts and crafts hour!
We move beyond the average after school art class, inspiring kids to think for themselves,
to invent and expand on new ideas and perspectives, gaining confidence, ability and empathy in the process.
Art Brains kids creatively problem-solve with our thoughtful projects considering themes
of science, history, anthropology, nature, story-telling and magic! They always experiment with a variety of materials, and will draw, paint, sculpt, build, write, and more in a
single session.
Join us this Fall and activate your *art brains*. Students will: draw detailed maps of
imaginary lands, sculpt ice cream sundaes from the past and future for our ice cream
time machine, build interactive dream theaters, draw charts of invented constellations to
be projected with light, assemble hybrid creatures, collaborate to make a haunted house
video, and more!
Visit our website for more info and pictures: www.artbrainskids.com
DanceWorkz, Grades 3 - 8
Mondays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$185 for 8 classes
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Dates: Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7
A little bit of dance, Zumba, fitness, and
more!
Students will enjoy the various types of
movement as a strength and confidence
builder. Children practice poise, rhythm,
motor skills, agility, and coordination.
Catchy combinations will be explored.
We will touch upon the BASTE
(Body, Action, Space, Time, &
Energy) Elements of movement and
exploration. Each session will feel
like a fun creative movement party!
Ms. ElChehabi has over 20 years of dance experience in tap, jazz, and ballet; (even a little acro).
She has been assisting and teaching dance classes
for more than 13 years. Ms. E is also a licensed
Zumba fitness instructor and has taught Zumba,
Zumba Gold, and ZumbAtomic to all ages in
various fitness settings. Keeping active, she loves
to take unique classes (Barre, P90X, HIIT, yoga,
pilates, etc) and learn new techniques to maintain
physical fitness.
[email protected]
Tae Kwon Do, Grades K - 8
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Mon 4:15 - 5:15pm / Tues & Thurs 3:15 - 4:15 or 4:15 - 5:15
$15 per class, billed to your student account
Dates: School days between 9/12-11/10
The goal of the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon
Do is to teach confidence, respect, and a “Yes I
Can” attitude. In class, the words, “I CAN’T”
are not allowed. “I’LL TRY” is emphasized, and
when they TRY they find out that they CAN. In
this screen-focused culture, Master Nat works
to make sure his students are physically fit.
Tae Kwon Do will help to improve flexibility,
strength, and coordination, qualities that carry
over to other sports students may participate
in. Learning new techniques and achieving
higher goals builds self-confidence.
Students will be sent home with information on how to purchase a uniform. Classes
are offered Fall, Winter and Spring Trimesters. All students enrolled in classes
during the Spring Trimester will participate in a belt ceremony and skill demonstration for parents and other guests.
Master Nat has been teaching Tae Kwon do at
Browne Academy for over 15 years. He has a
black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. He has also trained in Muay Thai,
grappling, Judo, and wrestling.
Nat is a Virginia State Champion in Tae Kwon
Do Forms and Board Breaking, 3rd in sparring
and placed in the top 10 of the U.S. Wushu/Kung
Fu team trials in 2003.
[email protected]
Fired Arts, Mixed Media, Mosaics & More! Grades 1-8
Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$ 315 for 9 classes
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Dates: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8
We’ve changed & revved up our class structure to
include a variety of ARTrageous Art forms that
are sure to tickle your creative side!
In addition to tackling Fired Arts (pottery
painting & fused glass), we’ll dive into some cool
mixed media projects, funky water color & eyegrabbing Mosaics. This class blends fine art
techniques with your own creative expression,
so we expect you to stamp your artistic
thumbprint on everything we do!
Along the way, we’ll explore some Art
history and learn techniques by the Great
Masters as well as artists of today. It’s
a definite that our imaginations will run
wild each Tuesday, so come with your
creative hats on tight! You’re going to
have the hottest home Art gallery in the
neighborhood!
All color products/tools used are nontoxic & safe for the smallest hands.
Ms. Val’s program is centered on the fired arts
-- that is, kiln fired pottery & glass projects -but, she sometimes adds other mixed media Art
forms such as mosaics & canvas painting, to stir
things up. Artistic freedom is important to Ms.
Val, so she always encourages students to imprint
their personal style on each project. [email protected]
Soccer, Grades K - 2
Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$185 for 10 classes
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Dates: Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9
Soccer is a great sport to develop technical skills
as well as good work ethic while having fun with
friends and getting exercise.
Classes are designed around activities, drills and
limited instructions to encourage initiative and
creativity among players. Each class ends with
a soccer game to reinforce the topics covered
and to help understand the 3-dimensional and
tactical aspects of the game.
Focus is on ball touch basics for all parts of
the feet. Players also develop positive fitness
habits as well as perseverance and sportsmanship.
*Players will need to bring a size 4 soccer
ball labeled and sneakers. Shin guards are
optional.
Christophe Poyac is Browne Academy’s 4-8th
grade french teacher. His love of soccer is
something he is eager to share with his students.
Along with coaching soccer at school,Christophe
has been coaching travel soccer for 5 years, and
currently holds the U.S. National D license.
[email protected]
Apprentice Engineers: Robotics, Grades 3-5
Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$195 for classes
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Dates: Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9
The LEGO® Robotics: Rescue Robots curriculum is designed to introduce students to
the world of not only building, but also programming basic robots.
Throughout this course the students will explore different ways in which a robot
could be utilized to respond in disaster situations.
Engineering for Kids comes from the mind of educator Dori Roberts.
With an extensive educational background in math and technology education, Roberts
taught engineering at the high school level for 11 years.
During her teaching career, she saw a dire need for math, science and engineering
programs. To fill this void, she started an afterschool club that participated in various
engineering and science-based competitions.
Spirit Squad, Grades 3-4
Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
Fee: TBA
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Dates: TBA
More information on the 2016-2017 Bruin Spirit Squad will be coming soon.
Please contact coach Rebecca Culbreth with any questions. [email protected]
Lacrosse, Girls Grades 1 - 4
Thursdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$170 for 8 classes
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Dates: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 27, Nov. 3, 10
This weekly introductory lacrosse clinic is for
beginners and players with experience.
The clinic will focus on the fundamentals of the
game, with primary focus on stick skills. Skills
worked on and developed: Ground balls, defense,
positioning, passing, stick skills.
Girls need to provide their own lacrosse stick, ball,
mouth guard, and goggles.
Robyn Laha, a Browne Academy teacher since 2006, has
taught second and fourth grades and currently teaches
third grade in the Lower School. Ms. Laha also has been
on the Zero Gravity “Vomit Comet” and worked to get
her private pilot’s license. She has a vibrant daughter who
has attended Browne Academy since preschool 3s.
As a parent and a teacher, Ms. Laha loves the Browne
Academy’s supportive community and has seen her
daughter thrive in the environment. When not at school,
Ms. Laha enjoys spending time with family, running, reading, and cooking.
Mandarin, Grades K - 2
Thursdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$215 for 8 classes
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Dates: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 27, Nov. 3, 10
“Language Stars offers a full-immersion program taught by native speakers from around
the world! Our play-based curriculum is designed to teach functional language through
hands-on activities, art projects, and songs. The online Student Center and accompanying
activity book details key vocabulary and provides parents the opportunity to follow along
with their child’s progress at home.”
This unique opportunity will be taught over the entire school year so students have the
opportunity to more fully learn the language.
The online Student Center has many useful tools to give you a better understanding of
what your child is learning and how you can supplement this learning at home.
Copy this URL into your browser to check out a video about our programs:
https://vimeo.com/99175659
Since opening our first learning
center in 1998, we have expanded to more than 20 locations and have taught more than
30,000 students!
Language Stars offers foreign
language classes in six different
languages.
Our teachers, each a native speaker of the target
language,come from more than
20 countries around the world.
Jr. Engineering, Grades K - 2
Fridays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$175 for 8 classes
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Dates: Sept, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11
In the Engineering of Power and Energy class,
join us as we look at ways to get things moving…
no batteries required.
Students explore the concepts of potential and
kinetic energy by building their very own toys.
Additionally, students will explore natural
power and energy sources such as falling
water and the sun.
Get ready for a shock in this energetic and
engaging engineering experience!
Engineering for Kids comes from the mind of
educator Dori Roberts. With an extensive educational background in math and technology education, Roberts taught engineering at the high
school level for 11 years.
During her teaching career, she saw a dire need
for math, science and engineering programs. To
fill this void, she started an afterschool club that
participated in various engineering and sciencebased competitions.
Fencing, Grades 1 - 8
Fridays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$200 for 8 classes
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Dates: Sept, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11
Fencing is clashing steel, competitive spirit
combined with the battle of wits. Apply the rules
of Olympic fencing and you have a physically
challenging game of strategy also known as
“physical chess”. Fencing Sports Academy
has provided a family-friendly setting for
beginner level to world class fencers. Keeping
the competitive nature of the sport in mind,
we provide an environment that encourages
the development of, appreciation for, and
dedication to the sport. The many layers of
equipment a fencer wears and the rules of
fencing provide a safe setting. The physical
benefits of fencing are an increase in agility,
balance, and coordination. The mental
benefits are improved focus, strategy and
confidence.
Students should wear a T-shirt and pants or
shorts(no jeans), and tennis shoes.
Fencing Sports Academy (FSA) is the premier
fencing club in the Washington, DC area. We
offer competitive and recreational training for
children to veterans, novices to world champions.
Our club atmosphere is friendly and professional.
We care about our fencers at the club and at local,
national and international competitions.
www.fencingsports.net
Soccer, Grades 3 - 4
Mondays 3:15 - 4:15pm
$200 for 10 classes
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Dates: Mar 7, 14, 21, Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23
Soccer is a great sport to develop technical skills
as well as good work ethic while having fun with
friends and getting exercise.
Classes are designed around activities, drills and
limited instructions to encourage initiative and
creativity among players. Each class ends with
a soccer game to reinforce the topics covered
and to help understand the 3-dimensional and
tactical aspects of the game.
Focus is on ball touch basics for all parts of
the feet. Players also develop positive fitness
habits as well as perseverance and sportsmanship.
*Players will need to bring a soccer
ball(please label with your child’s name)
and sneakers. Shin guards are optional.
Christophe Poyac is Browne Academy’s 4-8th
grade french teacher. His love of soccer is
something he is eager to share with his students.
Along with coaching soccer at school,Christophe
has been coaching travel soccer for 5 years, and
currently holds the U.S. National D license.
[email protected]
Private Lessons and Tutoring
Offered Monday - Friday
Kindergarten - Grade 8
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$50 for 30 minutes, billed to your Browne Academy student account
Please indicate your interest during online registration. Our instructors will contact you to set a schedule.
Beth Hansen: Piano
Beth is beginning her ninth year teaching private piano lessons as part of the Afterschool Enrichment
Program at Browne Academy. Mrs. Hansen first came to Browne in 2005 as a volunteer in the
Development Office and later taught math in the Middle School. Mrs. Hansen was a math major and
music minor in organ performance at Allegheny College where she studied piano, organ, and voice. She
continued her organ study at the University of Illinois while earning her Master’s in Education.
Mrs. Hansen believes that learning to play the piano is of benefit to everyone, regardless of their
musical goals. Her teaching philosophy is to take students from where they are to where they can go.
All are welcome! [email protected]
Ms. Brittany Brandt: Voice, Violin, Piano, Ukulele, French Horn, Viola, Cello, Trumpet,
Trombone, Baritone, Flute and Clarinet
Brittany has been teaching private music lessons since 2006. She graduated from West Chester
University with a degree in music education. This is her 3rd year teaching at Browne! In addition to
teaching general music, choir and handbells at Browne she also performs with a band called The Embry
Group as a singer / songwriter. She plays nearly every
instrument and loves introducing that passion and desire for
music in her students!
Ms. Danielle Brosious: Piano, Flute, Clarinet,
Saxophone, Oboe, Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Viola, Cello
Danielle recently moved to Alexandria from Philadelphia
where she had been teaching and performing for over ten
years. She earned both a Bachelor of Music Education
and a Bachelor of Music Performance from West Chester
University in 2009 and returned in 2014 for her Master of
Music on full scholarship. Additionally, in 2015 she received
the Swope Foundation Scholarship for her work in bringing
musical opportunities to local children. Danielle is excited
to bring her experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm for
music to the Browne community!
Thank you for considering Browne Academy’s Afterschool Enrichment Programs.
For our payment and missed class policy please read the waiver during online
registration. For any questions, please contact Steven Marshall, Director of
Auxiliary services at 571-451-1002 or [email protected]