Summer 2015 LEXPLORATIONS - Lexington Community Education

Summer 2015
LEXPLORATIONS
Children’s Summer Program
For Academic and Creative Enrichment
Lexington Community Education
A Self-Sustaining Program of the Lexington Public Schools
146 Maple Street • Lexington, MA 02420
www.LexingtonCommunityEd.org • 781.862.8043
Information
Welcome to Lexplorations 2015!
Registration Information
Program Information
• A $30 non-refundable deposit PER CLASS (applicable toward tuition) will
hold your child’s space until June 1, when the balance is due. If the balance is
not paid by June 1 your child’s space in the program can not be guaranteed.
• You may choose to send only the $30 deposit per class (per child) or the full
tuition with the completed registration form.
• Grade level refers to the grade your child will enter in September, 2015.
• You may pay by check, Visa or MasterCard.
Classes will meet at Harrington Elementary School (328 Lowell Street), Lexington
High School (251 Waltham Street), and Diamond Middle School (99 Hancock
Street). Parents will be notified of room locations in June.
TUITION AND DEPOSIT
CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES AND
WITHDRAWALS
• All money is returned if LCE cancels a class.
• A $15 Switch Fee will be charged for each change in a child’s registration.
• If you withdraw from a program at least 10 days prior to the start date, tuition
will be refunded minus the $30 non-refundable deposit.
• If you withdraw from a program less than 10 days prior to the start date, all
tuition, including the deposit, will be forfeited.
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
• Limited scholarship assistance (up to a 50% reduction/$500 family maximum)
is available for Lexington residents. Please call for details.
CONFIRMATIONS
LOCATIONS
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
Most Lexplorations programs meet from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Children should not be dropped off without an adult prior to 9:00 am.
You must pick up children promptly at 3:00 pm. A late fee of $1.00 per minute will
be charged for students remaining at the school past 3:10 pm.
CLASS SIZE
• Class size is generally limited to 12–15 students, depending on the age group.
• Most classes have a minimum enrollment of six students. We will notify
you in May if your child’s program must be canceled due to under-enrollment.
Students in canceled classes often find other Lexplorations programs of interest
in which to enroll.
• If a program is filled, wait lists are available upon request.
PROGRAM CONTENT
Programs that repeat are the same in content unless specifically noted in the
description.
• Confirmations and further information will be sent in June.
Week 1(4-day week)
June 29 - July 2*
Week 2
July 6 – July 10
Week 3
July 13 – July 17
Week 4
July 20 – July 24
Week 5
July 27 – July 31
*Closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day.
HARRINGTON BEFORE-SCHOOL DROP-OFF GRADES K-9
Students must be enrolled in a Lexplorations program to participate in the Before School Drop-Off. Lexplorations early drop-off program provides
supervised play in the gymnasium from 8:00-9:00 am. Younger children will be accompanied to their regular classroom at 9:00 am. This beforeschool program is held at the Harrington School only. LCE does not provide transportation between Harrington and other locations. Pre-registration required.
June 29 – July 2*
July 6 – July 10
Lexplorations Staff
Lexplorations Staff
July 13 – July 17
Lexplorations Staff
July 20 – July 24
Lexplorations Staff
July 27 – July 31
Lexplorations Staff
1BEFORE
2BEFORE
3BEFORE
4BEFORE
5BEFORE
$30
$35
$35
$35
$35
HARRINGTON AFTER-SCHOOL CARE GRADES K-9
Students must be enrolled in a Lexplorations program to participate in After School Care. LCE offers supervised activities and play, from 3:006:00 pm, with time for a parent-provided afternoon NUT-FREE snack. Children have the opportunity to enjoy both indoor and outdoor play. This
program is held at the Harrington School only. LCE does not provide transportation between Harrington and other locations. Pre-registration required Children in After-School care must be picked up promptly at 6:00 pm. A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged for students remaining at school past 6:10 pm.
June 29 – July 2*
Lexplorations Staff
July 6 – July 10
Lexplorations Staff
1AFTER
2AFTER
$120
$150
July 13 – July 17
Lexplorations Staff
July 20 – July 24
Lexplorations Staff
July 27 – July 31
Lexplorations Staff
3AFTER
4AFTER
5AFTER
$150
$150
$150
*Closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day.
Registration form on page 11 and at www.lexingtoncommunityed.org
Questions? Call us! (781) 862-8043
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Younger Elementary
Meet & Greet the Artists Grades K–2
Iris Goldfarb
Harrington
Travel through time with games, stories, movies and of course, making art! As
you create art, both indoors and outside, you’ll explore the art and biographies
of some of the world’s most famous artists. You’ll have the chance to use a wide
range of media, while you assemble and create a one-of-a-kind DaVinci flying
machine, investigate the effects of light through “plein air painting”, á la Monet,
sew a unique quilt inspired by Faith Ringgold’s book, Tar Beach, and much more.
July 6 – July 10
$285
code: 2MEET
Discover the World of Insects
with Eric Carle N ew
!
Grades K–2
Jessie Coulombe
Harrington
Do you love looking for insects when you’re outside? We will learn about
insects, their life cycles, and their habitats using the colorful books of Eric
Carle, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, The Very
Busy Spider, and more! We’ll have an outside bug hunt, explore the Harrington
school’s big backyard, read books, do some buggy art projects, and watch a
5-minute video from BrainPop Jr. on butterflies. Our week will conclude with
watching the movie A Bug’s Life (Rated G).
July 13 – July 17
$285
code: 3INS
N ew
What’s the Weather? !
Grades K–2
Jessie Coulombe
Harrington
What will the weather be like today? What are the different types of weather?
Why is the winter cold and the summer hot? We will dive into these atmospheric
questions and discover the reasons for the weather around us. We will learn
about the weather through stories, videos from BrainPop Jr., nature walks,
and many hands-on activities. We will act as meteorologists as we observe
the weather and record our own weather forecasts, and do some science
experiments such as making a cloud in a jar, creating tornadoes in a bottle,
and constructing a rain gauge. We will also integrate art as we create our own
windsocks, cloud paintings, and more.
July 20 – July 24
July 27 – July 31
$285
$285
Creative Hands
code: 4CLO
code: 5CLO
Grades K–2
Kathleen Hanna
Harrington
Handcrafted objects are fun to make, fun to give as gifts, and fun to use. Learn
how to make great crafts including sand art, decoupage, beaded jewelry,
keychains, headbands, potholders, collage, homemade stationery, tie-dyed tee
shirts, shell creatures, keepsake boxes and lots more. Each day’s activities and
crafts will center around a theme, such as “Beach Art” and “Flower Power!”.
You will also listen to stories, go on daily scavenger hunts, create art and poems,
and enjoy outdoor activities.
June 29 – July 2
July 6 – July 10
$230
$285
Zumba code: 1HANDS
code: 2HANDS
Grades K–2
Renae Stockton Nichols
Harrington
Dance, shake, giggle, and groove in a Zumba® class created just for kids!
Lively routines choreographed to Latin, Hip-Hop, and radio hits will combine
music and movement into kid-friendly steps that are easy to learn and fun to
perform. Each day will feature a 45-60 minute Zumba® Kids class, followed
by activities, books, and videos that will explore the countries the music and
dances come from. Students will get a sense of what it would be like to live
in these other countries, and will capture their learning through a world study
journal and world-themed art projects.
July 6 – July 10
July 27 – July 31
$285
$285
code: 2ZUM
code: 5ZUM
Total Fun with Turtles and Tortoises
Grades K–1
July 6 – July 10
code: 2TURT
Jennifer Campbell
Harrington
Would you like to learn about turtles and tortoises? Each day you will engage
in observational research with a different turtle or tortoise! You will learn
about your classroom creature friends through books, educational video clips,
and kid-safe internet searches. You will enjoy craft projects, and illustrate and
write in observation notebooks that you will take home at the end of the week.
As an additional memento, you will bring home a photo album with pictures of
you and your creature classmates that will include Eastern Painted Turtles, a
Red-Eared Silder, a Map Turtle, a Russian Tortoise, and an Ornate Box Tortoise.
$285
An American Girl Summer
Grades K–2
Amanda Turkanis/ Lisa Maffei
Harrington
Did you know that each American Girl doll hails from a specific time and place
in our Nation’s history? Learn about American history and what it was like to
be a child long ago. One doll and her story will be featured each day, along with
related games, music, and crafts that represent the doll’s background. You do
not need to own or bring any of these dolls to join the fun. All dolls (not only
American Girl dolls) are welcome!
July 13 – July 17 July 27 – July 31
$285
$285
Into the Wild
code: 3DOLL – Turkanis
code: 5DOLL – Maffei
Grades K–2
Julie Buxton Scafidi
Harrington
Join an amazing safari through Africa with Jack Hannah as our guide! We
will view videos of Jack in the wild, and create our own safari, complete with
passports. We will explore and recreate the animals’ natural habitats while
learning how they live and thrive. Enjoy action-packed projects including
making masks, habitat murals, and animal models. Jump into the wild and join
our animal adventures!
July 6 – July 10
$285
Phys. Ed. Adventure code: 2WILD
Grades K–2
Victor Cuzzupe
Harrington
Join us in a combination of group games, cooperative learning, skill development,
and teamwork building activities. Our adventure will consist of some favorite
Phys. Ed class activities, and some games that may be new to you. Each day,
we will have a sports-related arts and crafts session, and some time to watch
a short cartoon film that focuses on sports and wellness. Whether you are an
advanced athlete, a beginner, or just looking to have fun, you will find the right
fit in Phys. Ed Adventure!
June 29 – July 2
July 13 – July 17
July 20 – July 24 $230
$285 $285 Chemistry In The Kitchen
and Literature & Crafts
code: 1GYM
code: 3GYM
code: 4GYM
Grades K–2
Charlotte Graham & Callie Graham
Harrington
Let your imagination, creativity, and stories come alive through arts and crafts
projects. You’ll explore and develop skills in the unique areas of science and
literature. For half the day, we will experiment with safe chemicals that are
commonly found in the kitchen. We will blend our kitchen chemistry with math,
art, and language activities. During the second half of the day, we will explore
the adventure offered through the language of story, and work toward developing
and improving the basic skills necessary for reading well.
July 13 – July 17
$285
code: 3CHEM
Visit our website first for class availability.
www.lexingtoncommunityed.org
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Younger Elementary
KinderLab Robotics
w!
Grades K–2
Ne
Amanda Sullivan & Amanda Strawhacker
of Kinderlab Robotics Harrington
Explore the basics of programming and robotics through games, songs, and
activities with KIBO Robotics. The KIBO Robot Kit, developed by KinderLab
Robotics (www.kinderlabrobotics.com), is a robot kit designed for children
ages 4-7 years. You will build your own robot, complete with motors, lights,
and sensors, program it to move, and decorate it—all without a PC, tablet,
or smartphone. In addition to the KIBO kit, children will use arts, crafts, and
recycled materials to bring their interactive creations to life. Each day, activities
will reinforce key concepts, explore new materials, and allow time to work on
personal projects. At the end of the session, we will share our projects with
family and friends. Each child will take home a finished Engineering Design
Journal, complete with their programming code and pictures of their final
KIBO robot.
July 27 – July 31
$285
Art Explorations code:5ROBO
Grades K–2
Katie Bettencourt
Harrington
If art class is your favorite class of the week, you will love Art Explorations!
We’ll create with a different kind of art medium each day, as we explore art
materials and techniques including clay, printmaking, drawing, collage, painting,
3-D materials, and more. We will use the work of famous artists, nature, and
books for inspiration. You will bring home lots of work to fill your home gallery!
July 13 – July 17
$285
A “Beary” Good Time
code: 3EXPL
Grades K–2
Julie Buxton Scafidi
Harrington
Would you like to have a picnic or pajama day with a teddy bear that you made
yourself? You will create a stuffed teddy bear, participate in bear crafts, learn
about real bears, play bear games, read bear stories, write about your “beary”
fun experiences, and even create a bear puppet and put on a puppet show.
Come join us for a fun, “beariffic” week of experiences!
July 20 – July 24
$285
Show Business
code: 4BEAR
Grades K–3
Laura McLaine
Harrington
Do you love to act, sing, and dance? Is “Make Believe” your favorite land? Join
fellow dramatists for a week of drama activities as you rehearse and produce
a short play with music. You’ll have lots of chances to be creative, as you help
build scenery and work on character development. At the end of the week, you’ll
have a chance to take the stage as we perform our show for family and friends.
June 29 – July 2
July 20 – July 24
July 27 – July 31
$230
$285
$285
Creation Stations
code: 1SHOW
code: 4SHOW
code: 5SHOW
Grades 1–2
Elizabeth Class
Harrington
If you can’t get enough of arts and crafts activities, this is the class for you.
Design and create all week long as you work on arts and crafts, ranging from
simple to more complicated projects that take a few days to complete. Projects
may include decorating and painting wooden crafts and ceramics, calendars,
coffee filter butterflies, aprons, sand art, and using beads and gimp. Our day
will include a short movie after recess to give everyone a chance to cool down
and relax.
July 13 – July 17
$285
code: 3STAT
Grade level refers to the grade your child will enter
in September, 2015.
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Nature Fun N ew
!
Grades 1–2
Liza Manzelli
Harrington
Learn how to create pictures, crafts, and descriptive writing from nature
observations. You’ll create a daily nature journal that documents what you
see in our natural surroundings (weather permitting). Journals will include
drawings and written observations of the plants, flowers, trees, animals and
insects we encounter outside. Each afternoon, we will create crafts, some of
which will use materials we find outside. Conservation is an important part of
nature appreciation, so we will devote time to learning about ways we can
protect our environment, and use recycled materials. We will enjoy the book and
movie, The Lorax, as we learn about important conservation issues in a fun way!
July 6 – July 10
$285
Magical Math
code: 2NAT
Grades 1–2
Amy Shew
Harrington
Join us for some “magical math”! Play great math games, like Sum Swamp,
Rat a Tat Cat, Loose Change, Money Bags, Sudoku, Fire Station Dalmatian, and
more. But we won’t just take math sitting down—we’ll also play some active
games including Math Ring Toss, and have a mathematical scavenger hunt!
We will be entertained by a few brief math videos that teach concepts such
as money and telling time, as well as estimation. An estimation station will be
part of each day as well as some fun mathematical crafts. All of our magical
math knowledge will culminate in the creation of your very own board game.
July 6 – July 10 July 13 – July 17
July 20 – July 24 July 27 – July 31
$285
$285
$285
$285
Zoomini code: 2MAG
code: 3MAG
code: 4MAG
code: 5MAG
Grades 1–2
Ruth Levanoni
Harrington
Join us for a fun-filled week of activities based on the PBS television series
ZOOM! You will create artwork, stories, games, poems, and mini-plays, and
participate in cool science experiments. Our week will include indoor and outdoor
games, and individual and group activities. The program is designed to foster
good exercise habits and critical thinking skills while having fun.
July 6 – July 10
July 13 – July 17 $285 $285 Under The Deep Blue Sea code: 2ZOOM
code: 3ZOOM
Grades 1–2
Rachel Quebec Harrington
Dive right in and discover life in the ocean. You will see how big whales
really are, find out what sharks feel like, and hold coral and beautiful shells.
Throughout the week you’ll have fun with games, arts, crafts, and stories
while learning all about mammals, fish, and invertebrates. You will discover
fascinating creatures from the shore to under the deep blue sea. Students will
enjoy two films—National Geographic Really Wild Animals: Deep Sea Dive,
and Disney’s Finding Nemo.
July 13 – July 17 July 20 – July 24
$285
$285
Getting Silly with Dr. Seuss:
code: 3SEA
code: 4SEA
Grades 1–2
Dani Turner
Harrington
Join us for a week filled with exploration, imagination, learning, and fun! We
will read and explore some popular Dr. Seuss stories. Books will be transformed
into plays for exciting Reader’s Theater performances filled with nonsense words,
rhyming, and laughter. You’ll get creative as you make props, and do some craft
and beading projects that correlate with the stories we read. We will also write,
illustrate, and publish our very own silly story. In-class games will allow us to
further explore Seuss’s famous way with words, while practicing phonics and
reading skills. We’ll also watch some cartoon video versions of books as well
as the motion picture Horton Hears a Who!
June 29 – July 2
$230
code: 1SEUSS
Elementary
Simply Sewing
N ew
Grades 1–3
!
Lauren Harris
Harrington
Hand-sewing is a skill that encompasses mathematics, decision-making, spatial
awareness, and hand-eye coordination, while creating a beautiful, one-of-a-kind
product. This week, you will learn the basics of hand-sewing. You will select
fabrics, and learn to cut and use basic sewing patterns as you create projects
ranging from pillows, bags, accessories, and even clothing for dolls or stuffed
animals. You will also learn to embellish and personalize your projects with
simple embroidery stitches.
July 20 – July 24
July 27 – July 31
$285
$285
LEGO Robotics
code: 4SIM
code: 5SIM
N ew
!
Grades 1–3
Amanda Sullivan and Amanda Strawhacker
of The Amandas Consulting
Harrington
Discover powerful ideas about robotics, engineering, and programming in a fun
and creative environment! We’ll use games, books, and challenging, handson activities that use the LEGO® WeDo robotics kit, the WeDo programming
language, and arts, crafts, and recyclables. Projects will include programming
a robot to dance the Hokey-Pokey, playing “Programmer Says” (a variation of
Simon Says using a programming language), creating and following blueprints,
and designing a robot and its environment with LEGO and craft materials. Your
work will culminate in an open house where parents can see your engineering
work in action. You will take home an Engineering Design Journal, complete
with your programming code and pictures of your final LEGO Wedo robot.
June 29 – July 2
Shapes Ahoy!
$230
code: 1ROBO
Grades 1–3
!
N ew
Francesca Pfrommer
Harrington
Take a geometric journey with us! Shapes Ahoy offers students an opportunity to
develop ideas about shapes through building. Students will use craft materials
to build 2-D and 3-D shapes. We will discuss the shapes and what features
are common and which are not. We will design and make small quilt squares
and 3-D creations.
July 27 – July 31
$285
code: 5SHAP
Superhero Training
Grades 2–3
Lauren Liuzzo
Harrington
Do you think you have what it takes to be a superhero? We will explore what it
means to be a hero, and learn about famous heroes who have made a difference
in the world. We will combine what we learn about historical and fictional
heroes (we will watch a movie about famous heroes from history), with our
imaginations as we come up with new superheroes to star in comics that we
create. Staying active is important for all superheroes! We will keep our bodies
in motion by completing obstacle courses, playing team games and other fun
activities, and enjoying the super summer sun.
June 29 – July 2
$230
The Creative World of Eric Carle
code: 1HERO
N ew
!
Grades 2–3
Lauren Liuzzo
Harrington
Step into the creative world of Eric Carle as we explore his famous books and
beautiful illustrations. Write your own stories inspired by Eric Carle and create
your own accompanying artwork using paints and collage. We will bring Eric
Carle’s wonderful works to life through a Reader’s Theater. We will also play
games, complete art projects, and watch some related videos. Get ready to
become colorful and creative!
July 27 – July 31
$285
code: 5CARL
For teacher bios, please see our website.
www.lexingtoncommunityed.org
Broadway Bound
Grades 2–3
M.L. Bean
Harrington
In our musical theatre workshop you will engage in musical play, acting,
improvisation, singing, and writing a plot for a performance that incorporates
music from Broadway, Disney, and DreamWorks shows. This is a very
cooperative workshop, with all students engaging with one another. At the
end of the week, you will present your final production to parents as well as to
other classes at Lexplorations.
July 6 – July 10
Extreme Art
$285
N ew
code: 2BROAD
!
Grades 2–4
Katrina Roscoe
Harrington
Creating art with others can be extremely fun and fulfilling! You will explore
artistic media and mediums, including paint and recycled materials, in new and
exciting ways. We will paint a mural without paintbrushes, create puffy paint,
craft mosaics, and even design a working musical instrument.
July 6 – July 10
Let’s Dance
$285
N ew
code:2EXT
!
Grades 2–4
Sarah Gertner Harrington
Wear your comfortable clothes and come ready to stretch, practice, choreograph
and learn new dances each day! Learn all about different ballet positions, and
what French dance terms (like demi pointe and cou de pied) mean in English.
Discover new Jazz and Hip-Hop moves and make up dances of your own. When
we aren’t dancing, we’ll be playing dance related games, watching dance videos,
and making crafts and costumes. All skill levels are encouraged and welcome.
July 20 – July 24
Science Sleuths $285
N ew
code: 4DANCE
!
Grades 3–4
Johanna Rodrigues Harrington
Whodunnit? Join us for a fun week of detective work and becoming a science
sleuth! Learn and use forensic science techniques to analyze clues and solve
kid-friendly mysteries. Hands-on activities will include collecting and analyzing
fingerprints, footprints, and ink. We will also play games, complete puzzles, and
read stories that test and improve our observation skills.
July 13 – July 17
$285 Math Mania code: 3SLEU
Grades 3–4
Kyle Tompkins Harrington
Have fun while keeping your math skills sharp! We will spend part of the
day playing math games—individually, with partners, and in small and large
groups. Games will cover all the strands of mathematics—number sense and
operations, patterns and relations, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and
probability. Games include Operation Space Chase, Dino Math Tracks PlaceValue Game, Loose Change, X From Outer Space, Whip Around, Snap It Up,
Blink, The Allowance Game, Arithmechips, Zeus on the Loose, Auntie Pasta’s
Fraction Game, and more! We will also create and construct our own math board
games and card decks. Books with math themes, including Sir Cumference and
the First Round Table, will be available for student’s reading pleasure.
June 29 – July 2
July 6 – July 10
$230 $285
Code Breakers code: 1MANIA
code: 2MANIA
Grades 3–4
Sonny Wilde Harrington
Humans have used secret codes for private communications for thousands of
years. Learn the logic behind creating codes, techniques to decipher them, and
how to invent your own private code. You will even try your hand at Braille and
learn some sign language. There are so many ways to communicate, including
pictographs, Morse code, spoken language, and number codes. You will try brain
teasers, treasure hunts, code-breaking, and code-making! Isthay assclay illway
ostlay oway fay unfay orfay ouyay andway ouryay iendsfray!
July 6 – July 10
July 13 – July 17
$285
$285
code: 2CODE
code: 3CODE
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Elementary
The Original Power Girls N ew
!
Grades 3–5
Karen Russell and Karen Kishpaugh Harrington
Join us as we learn about mythical and real heroines among us. We will span
the world and travel time to meet powerful girls—from multicultural Cinderellas
to modern-day role models, including Nancy Drew and Hermione Granger. In
addition to reading and creating stories, we will play games, make crafts, and
enjoy outdoor activities that will help us find our own special sources of power.
July 20 – July 24 Let’s Dance
$285
code: 4POW
N ew
!
Grades 3–5
Sarah Gertner Harrington
Wear your comfortable clothes and come ready to stretch, practice, choreograph
and learn new dances each day! Learn about different ballet positions, and
what French dance terms (like demi pointe and cou de pied) mean in English.
Discover new Jazz and Hip-Hop moves and make up dances of your own. When
we aren’t dancing, we’ll be playing dance related games, watching dance videos,
and making crafts and costumes. All skill levels are encouraged and welcome.
July 13 – July 17
smARTy Pants
$285
N ew
code: 3DANCE
!
Grades 3–5
Sarah Strunk
Harrington
Prepare to put on those smARTy pants and have fun learning about and creating
art. We will explore some of our favorite artists and children’s book illustrators
including Eric Carle, Picasso, Mondrian, Kandinsky, and Seurat, and follow in
their footsteps by creating a few masterpieces of our own. By the end of the
program, you will have created a portfolio of artwork, including a children’s
book, showcasing the artistic stylings you will have come to love!
July 13 – July 17
Chain Reaction Action
$285
N ew
code: 3ART
!
Grades 3–5
Sonny Wilde
Harrington
Do you love engineering, building, and challenging yourself? Join us as we
explore the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg machines. What are these
machines, you ask? Well, they’re devices or contraptions that are deliberately
overdone or over-engineered to perform a simple task in a very complicated
manner. We’ll spend the week using dominoes, marbles, ramps, levers, and all
kinds of other materials to create amazing chain reactions in a fun and supportive
atmosphere. Come be a part of the Chain Reaction Action!
June 29 – July 2
$230
Art Explorations code: 1CHN
Grades 3–5
Katie Bettencourt
Harrington
If art class is your favorite class of the week, you will love Art Explorations!
We’ll create with a different kind of art medium each day, as we explore art
materials and techniques including clay, printmaking, drawing, collage, painting,
3-D materials, and more. We will use the work of famous artists, nature, and
books for inspiration. You will bring home lots of work to fill your home gallery!
July 20 – July 24
July 27 – July 31 $285
$285 Crafty Yankees code: 4EXPL
code: 5EXPL
Grades 3–5
Elizabeth Class Harrington
If you love to work with your hands and make things, you are crafty. If you live
in Massachusetts, you are a Yankee. In this program, you will dive into arts
and crafts projects including decorating and painting wooden crafts, painting
birdhouses, clay sculptures, decorating calendars, coffee filter butterflies,
decorating aprons, sand art, using fuse beads, pony beads, and gimp. By
week’s end, you will have improved your design creativity and discovered new
techniques using all kinds of craft materials. Our daily routine will include a
movie for a short time after recess so that everyone can cool down and relax
before starting another activity.
July 20 – July 24
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$285
code: 4YANK
Comic Creators Grades 3–5
Annie O’Connor
Harrington
Do you love to draw? Do you love to create characters and stories with your
imagination and on paper? Learn how to develop characters and storyboards
to create your own comic books. We will explore elements of cartooning,
manga, animation, and perspective drawing. You will have the opportunity to
create comics, cartoons, and cards and participate in a mini Comic Con at the
end of the week!
July 6 – July 10
$285
Mad Scientists
code: 2COM
Grades 3–5
Erica Smith
Harrington
Explore the world of science as you experiment with chemistry, physics,
electricity, and the magnificent properties of water. Get your hands dirty as we
make Oobleck, funny putty, and sidewalk chalk. Learn about physics and gravity
as you study the art of making paper airplanes and other air-powered toys. Put
your hands to the test as you create electrical nerve testers, and much more!
Disney movies may be shown for a short time each day after recess.
July 6 – July 10 July 20 – July 24
July 27 – July 31
$285
$285
$285
An American Girl Summer code: 2MADS
code: 4MADS
code: 5MADS
Grades 3–5
Kelly Kalinowski
Harrington
Did you know that each American Girl doll hails from a specific time and place
in our Nation’s history? Learn about American history and what it was like to
be a child long ago. One doll and her story will be featured each day, along with
related games, music, and crafts that are representative of the doll’s background.
You do not need to own or bring any of these dolls to join the fun. All dolls (not
only American Girl dolls) are welcome to join the class!
July 6 – July 10
$285
Write On code: 2DOLL
Grades 3–5
Kyle Tompkins Harrington
Let your imagination run wild this summer as you combine creative writing and
drama! After reading some scenes from popular plays, we will write skits to
perform, design puppets for our own puppet show, explore and write poetry,
create commercials to persuade fellow students, and write songs or raps to
share and perform for each other. We will also create illustrations to accompany
our writing adventures!
July 13 – July 17 July 20 – July 24
$285 $285
Bookmaking
code: 3WRIT
code: 4WRIT
Grades 3–5
Kirsten Sweet
Harrington
Challenge your creative and fine motor skills! Learn how to make books with a
variety of covers, both hard and soft, as well as techniques for binding books,
such as using sticks and rubber bands, or sewing. You’ll sew, glue, or fold paper
in new and unusual ways. Create cover designs for your books and personalize
many of them in class with drawings, writing, photos, or found objects. Many
of the books can be replicated at home and used for school projects, reports,
or personal use. Book styles will include Japanese Side-Sewn, Plastic Bag,
Accordion Fold, Sketch, and much more!
July 6 – July 10 $285
code: 2BOOK
Visit our website first for class availability.
www.lexingtoncommunityed.org
Upper Elementary and Middle School
Bookmaking II
Grade 3–5
Kirsten Sweet
Harrington
Challenge your creative and fine motor skills! Experience more of the same
creative fun as Bookmaking I, but with a whole new line-up of bookmaking
styles. Learn how to make books with a variety of covers, both hard and soft,
as well as techniques for binding books, such as using sticks and rubber bands
or sewing. You’ll sew, glue, or fold paper in new and unusual ways. Create
cover designs for your books as well as personalize many of them in class with
drawings, writing, photos, or found objects. Many of the books can be replicated
at home and used for school projects and reports, or for personal use. Book
styles will include Spine, Movie, and Paper-Bag books.
July 13 – July 17 $285
code: 3BOOK
The Lexington Green:
The Science Behind Golf N ew
!
Grades 3–5
Sarah Leveque
Harrington
Fore! Par! Birdie! Bogey! Golf involves speed, aerodynamics, volume, spin,
friction, and energy to compete and play masterfully. But what does it mean in
theory and practice, and how does it come together on the golf course? In this
project-based week, you’ll learn about the science behind the sport as you plan,
design, test, and create a small-scale golf course (working individually and in
small groups). Throughout the engineering and design process, you’ll work with
geometry, measurement, and architectural design. You will also learn about the
concepts of physics, simple machines, force, friction, gravity, aerodynamics, and
momentum. Finally, you will focus on presentation and advertising as you market
the golf course. At the end of the week, you will take home your creations.
This program will be highly engaging, minds-on, hands-on, and of course, fun!
July 13 – July 17
July 20 – July 24
$285
$285
code: 3GOLF
code: 4GOLF
Project Fun Grades 3–5
Frank Pagliuca Harrington
Do you love sports and games? You will acquire game skills and learn rules
and strategies for many activities and team sports. We will play basketball,
flag football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, whiffle ball, project adventure activities,
and many more games to sharpen both gross and fine motor skills. Join us as
we stay active, challenge ourselves and have fun cooperating with our summer
fun team to reach new goals.
June 29 – July 2 July 6 – July 10
Superhero Training
$230
$285
N ew
code: 1FUN
code: 2FUN
!
Grades 4–5
Lauren Liuzzo
Harrington
Do you think you have what it takes to be a superhero? We will explore what
it means to be a hero, and learn about famous heroes who have made a
difference in the world. We will combine what we learn about historical and
fictional heroes (we will watch a movie about famous heroes from history), with
our imaginations as we come up with new superheroes to star in comics that
we create. Staying active is important for all superheroes! We will keep our
bodies in motion by completing obstacle courses, playing team games and fun
activities, and enjoying the super summer sun.
July 20 – July 24
Broadway Bound
$285 code: 4HERO
!
N ew
Grades 4–5
M.L. Bean
Harrington
Broadway Bound is a musical theatre workshop where you will engage in
musical play, acting, improvisation, singing, and writing a plot for a performance
incorporating music from Broadway, Disney and DreamWorks shows. This is a
very cooperative workshop with all students engaging with one another, as well
as with the fabulous high school helpers. At the end of the week, you will present
your final production to parents as well as to other classes at Lexplorations.
June 29 – July 2
$230
code: 1BROAD
Science Sleuths N ew
Grades 4–5
!
Johanna Rodrigues Harrington
Whodunnit? Join us for a fun week of detective work and becoming a science
sleuth! Learn and use forensic science techniques to analyze clues and solve
kid-friendly mysteries. Hands-on activities will include collecting and analyzing
fingerprints, footprints, and ink. We will also play games, complete puzzles, and
read stories that test and improve our observation skills.
July 20 – July 24
$285
code: 4SLEU
Science Magic
Grades 4–5
Daniel Garland Harrington
Have fun while exploring some amazing scientific principles! Learn about energy,
electricity, the laws of motion, magnetism, sound, and chemical reactions
using household materials. Build complex contraptions, examine the insides
of a computer, take apart a VCR, and learn about light and lenses using strobe
lights, lasers, and ultraviolet light.
July 20 – July 24
July 27 – July 31 $285
$285
code: 4SCIE
code: 5SCIE
Gym*Brainy
Grades 4–6
Michael Gloor Harrington
Play traditional sports and games (as well as non-traditional games) and learn
about the connection between your brain and your body! You’ll have fun playing
in groups, with opportunities for “individual choice times” stations. Activities
are tailored to the interest of the group and can include: basketball, soccer,
capture-the-flag, dodgeball, speed-stacking, Wii sports, balancing equipment
and juggling, to name just a few.
July 13 – July 17 July 20 – July 24
$285
$285
code: 3BRAIN
code: 4BRAIN
N ew
Recyclable Musical
!
Grades 4–6
Martha Rogers and Nina Grimaldi
Harrington
Design a mini-musical show about recycling and reusing, using found objects
for musical instruments and for the set. You will create rhythmic percussion
pieces with your found instruments, learn songs on the theme of recycling,
build a storyline through theatre games, create your own costumes and set,
and produce a 15-minute production. The experience of creating a production
out of materials from daily life will reinforce your understanding of the value
and the imaginative potential of recycling.
July 27 – July 31
$285
code: 5RECY
Sewing for Fun and Function Grades 4–6
July 27– July 31
code: 5SEW
Rachel Kuberry
LHS
Sewing is a fun and relaxing hobby that is both enjoyable and functional. We
will learn the basics of hand sewing, including some embroidery stitches.
We will also create small projects such as notecards, keychains, and stuffed
animals while learning skills such as sewing on buttons, snaps, and patching
a tear. If time permits we will also have the chance to sew using an electric
sewing machine.
$285
Explore African Cultures
Through the Arts
N ew
!
Grades 4–6
Jane Hundley
Harrington
Travel throughout Africa, the world’s largest continent, and learn about some
of the diverse countries and cultures through art, literature, and music. We will
make some traditional art forms such as mudcloth (yes, you will actually put
mud on clothing and not get in trouble!), colorful batik prints, and masks full of
meaning. We will also explore the use of recycled materials in modern African
art. The stories, music, and games of Mali, Kenya, and South Africa will provide
a rich background for our artistic adventures.
July 13 – July 17
$285
code: 3AFR
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Upper Elementary and Middle School
Geo*Art Grades 4–8
Gerry Goolkasian Harrington
If you enjoy art and computer games, join us for an action-packed week solving
visual puzzles and creating original 2-D and 3-D designs. Draw and build
beautiful, full-color geometric creations, including fantasy architecture and
amusement parks. You will use conventional art tools and painting and drawing
software to design beautiful fractals and more. You will also enjoy figuring out
all the angles as you play in our daily miniature golf tournament on the computer.
July 13 – July 17 $285
code: 3GEO
Dungeons & Dragons Grades 4–9
Gerry Goolkasian Harrington
Newcomers and experts alike will play the fun and popular game of Dungeons
& Dragons. You will invent a character that comes to life, while taking part in
imaginary adventures that take you through new lands and experiences with
other players in your campaign. We will also play a fun game of “Crack-About”
dodgeball in the gym each day.
June 29 – July 2 July 20 – July 24
July 27 – July 31 $230 $285 $285
code: 1DANDD
code: 4DANDD
code: 5DANDD
Dungeons & Dragons and Magic
Grades 4–9
Gerry Goolkasian Harrington
Newcomers and experts alike will play the fun and popular game of Dungeons
& Dragons. You will invent a character that comes to life while taking part in
imaginary adventures that take you through new lands and experiences with
those in your campaign. Students interested in playing Magic cards will also
have the option to experience playing with other Magic card enthusiasts for
part of each day. Please bring your own Magic cards. We will also play a fun
game of “Crack-About” dodgeball in the gym each day.
July 6 – July 10 Projects in Clay
$285 N ew
code: 2MD&D
!
Grades 5–6
Rachel Durocher
LHS
Students will use the ceramic techniques of pinching and coiling to create
individual projects in clay. Themes could include: masks, creatures of the deep
sea, puzzles, and tableware. Students will use lead-free glazes to add surface
decoration to their work. Tuition is slightly higher due to increased expenses.
July 6 – 10
Theater Adventure
$290
N ew
code: 2CLAY
!
Grades 5–7
Poornima Kirby
LHS
Ever daydream about having super powers, or spend time twirling an imaginary
mustache or perfecting your evil laugh? Theater Adventure is a place to bring
out your inner superhero and villain, as we create scenes that borrow from
the best action-adventure and superhero stories. You will create your own
characters, including their super powers and weaknesses, and even secret
identities. Activities will include theater and improv games, scene writing
and character work, and crafting the masks and props needed to present our
stories. We’ll also create commercials for ridiculous products (such as a fork
fashioned from noodles, or a dog-food scented perfume), to intersperse with our
adventure scenes. You will learn performance skills, and about story structure
and collaboration in an imaginative, team-focused environment. At the end of
the week, we’ll stage a unique workshop performance for friends, family, and
other Lexplorations classes.
July 13 – July 17
$285
code: 3THEA
Engineering Challenges
June 29 – July 2
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$230
code: 1ENG
Junior Journalists
Grades 5–6
Neil Taylor
Harrington
Extra! Extra! Calling young journalists! Join us for a week of writing and
publishing. We’ll create our own newspaper or magazine filled with articles,
games, puzzles, photographs, and illustrations and learn how newspapers and
magazines are published. We will then choose one of many possible assignments
in investigative journalism, and get started. You’ll use computers and learn about
advanced layout and publishing features. At the end of the week, we’ll print a
jam-packed, stylish magazine based on your creative writing and design ideas. In
addition, you will work as part of a TV News Team to create a video newscast!
July 6 – July 10 Sew What? $285
N ew
code: 2JOUR
!
Grades 5–6
Molly Mills LHS
Have you ever seen something at a store and thought, “I wish I could make
that!”? You will be amazed at what you can make once you are equipped
with some basic sewing knowledge. In this class, you will learn new sewing
skills, and use those skills to make some small projects, including small bags
and pillowcases. You’ll also get a chance to sharpen your writing skills. You’ll
be writing tutorials of your completed projects, so you can teach your friends
what you’ve learned!
June 29 – July 2
July 13 – July 17
$230
$285
Mathletics
code: 1SEW
code: 3SEW
Grades 5–6
Caroline St. Onge
Harrington
Are you interested in strengthening your mind, body, creativity, and teamwork
skills this summer? Join us for a week of art projects, logic puzzles, math board
games, scavenger hunts, outdoor games, light exercise, and team-building
activities. Explore math concepts such as fraction equivalence, probability,
geometry, algebra, and a review of the four operations. Learn how to solve
logic, Sudoku, and KenKen puzzles, read about math, and participate in a math
scavenger hunt!
June 29 – July 2 $230
Drum Circle
code: 1LETIC
Grades 5–7
Martha Rogers
Harrington
Develop both improvisation and composition skills and techniques! We will
begin our week as participating musicians and conductors of the Drum Circle.
These activities create a shared excitement in the exploration of timbres and
rhythms, and the challenge of leading a focused group of musicians to improvise
together. Magic happens as intuition and confidence grow. Building on musical
skills, the students will form composing groups as trios or quartets. Guided
by the teacher, you will use rhythmic and melodic building blocks to score an
ensemble piece for percussion or other instruments of your choice. You will
record your work to bring home to share with family and friends, and play your
pieces for each other in a final performance.
July 6 – July 10
Grade level refers to the grade your child will enter
in September, 2015.
Grades 5–6
Neil Taylor Harrington
Attention all builders, designers, inventors, and challenge lovers! This week will
give you plenty of opportunities to work in teams to solve building and design
problems. Can you construct a bridge out of toothpicks that is strong enough
to hold a friend? Can you design a catapult that will launch a marshmallow
the farthest? Want to build a real-life Rube Goldberg Machine? Each day will
feature one or two design challenges, as well as lessons about the engineering
and physics behind them. If you like doing, not just talking about, real science,
this week of challenges has been engineered just for you!
$285
code: 2DRUM
Upper Elementary and Middle School
Weaving
Grades 5–7
Beth Guertin Harrington
Come weave a felted wool purse (6”deep X 11” wide) on the Schacht Cricket
loom. You will choose two colors of wool, wind the warp, thread the loom
and weave the fabric. You will sew the purse together on a sewing machine.
Potholder looms, band looms, cardboard looms and “baskets” will be available
to work on as well. Cricket looms are available for purchase from instructor.
July 27 – July 31 $285
Learning and Programming with
LEGO Mindstorms RCX
code: 5WEAVE
Grades 5–8
Matthew Studley Harrington
Do you like to design and build LEGO with moving parts? Do you enjoy building
objects that come to life through computer programming? Challenge yourself
this summer with LEGO Mindstorms RCX. We will brainstorm, design, create,
and build objects including; tractors, drag-racing cars, bumper cars, light sensor
cars, turtle bots, and sumo robots. We will also design and create programs
using the LEGO Mindstorms RCX technology. Join us and challenge yourself
this summer with LEGO Mindstorms RCX.
July 13 – July 17 July 20 – July 24 July 27 – July 31 $285
$285
$285
Pinterest Projects code: 3LEGO
code: 4LEGO
code: 5LEGO
Grades 5–8
Roseann Thebado
LHS
Love looking through all of the great craft projects on Pinterest? We’ll put
together some of Pinterest’s most creative projects including making art collages
on canvas, creating chalk art murals, using pen and ink to design hand lettered
quote boards, and working with beads to create Chan Luu-inspired wrap
bracelets. Is there a project you’d like to try that’s not listed here? We’ll also
take inspiration from our class participants. An age-appropriate movie musical
may be shown over several afternoons as part of relaxation time and to allow
time to finish up art projects.
July 6 – July 10
$285
The Stock Market Game
code: 2PIN
Grades 6–7
!
Leslie Fagan
Harrington
N ew
Come explore the world of high finance! Are you interested in learning how
the stock market works, and about the world of finance and how companies
are created? You will learn how to invest $100,000 and build a portfolio of
stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. You’ll also learn to read graphs and charts,
and compute calculations while buying and selling stocks. Use your stock
market knowledge to create a business plan and present your idea to a panel
of investors.
July 13 – July 17
July 20 – July 24 $285
$285
MATHCOUNTS code: 3STOCK
code: 4STOCK
Grades 6–8
Kenton Findell Diamond
Improve your math and problem-solving skills and strategies! This class can
serve as an introduction to, and practice for, MATHCOUNTS, an educational
program that culminates in a national competition for 7th and 8th graders. We
will look at algebra, geometry, numbers theory, and more.
July 6 – July 10 $285 code: 2MATH
Lexington Residents: To learn about limited
scholarship assistance, please call (781) 862-8043
for an application.
Theater Adventure
N ew
!
Grades 6–8
Poornima Kirby
LHS
Ever daydream about having super powers or spend time twirling an imaginary
mustache, or perfecting your evil laugh? Theater Adventure is a place to bring out
your inner superhero and villain, as we create scenes that borrow from the best
action-adventure and superhero stories. You will create your own characters,
including super powers and weaknesses—even secret identities. Activities will
include theater and improv games, scene writing and character work, as well as
crafting the masks and props needed to present our stories. We’ll also create
commercials for ridiculous products (such as a fork fashioned from noodles, or
a dog-food scented perfume), to intersperse with our adventure scenes. You
will learn performance skills, and about story structure and collaboration in an
imaginative, team-focused environment. At the end of the week, we’ll stage
a unique workshop performance for friends, family, and other Lexplorations
classes.
July 20 – July 24
$285
code: 4THEA
Project Fashion Grades 6–8
Joan Yarmovsky LHS
Are you interested in fashion design? Are you a fan of the show Project Runway?
Join us for a fun-filled week where you can walk the runway too! You will use
both conventional and non-conventional materials to create original clothing
(hats, shirts, shoes, accessories, etc.). With the use of glue sticks, tape, safety
pins, and some hand sewing, your designs will become “wearable art”. At the
end of the week, you will walk the runway wearing your fabulous creations in
front of a panel of “Project Fashion” judges! Tuition is slightly higher for this
program because of increased expenses.
July 6– July 10
Origami $295
N ew
code: 2FASH
!
Grades 6–9
Francine Chi
LHS
Begin your exploration of the art of paper folding! Origami is the art of folding
paper into 2-D and 3-D figures without cutting or pasting. You will learn to create
simple and complex origami models, read origami diagrams, and transform a
single sheet of paper into a complex, unique model. Projects will include swans,
stars, boxes, animals, and more. You will make and take home models each day,
and design and create an origami mobile by the end of the week!
July 20 – July 24
$285
Singapalooza code: 4ORI
Grades 6–9
Sandy Lewis LHS
Bring your voice, and your enthusiasm—Singapalooza is back for another
summer of soaring voices. We start the week by singing in groups, to help you
overcome any nervousness. Based on past years, it won’t be long before you’re
singing alone, and loving it! Bring your favorite songs on your iPod or other MP3
player, and listen to the songs as you practice singing. If you don’t have an iPod,
Lexplorations staff will help you find appropriate music and lyrics online. At the
end of the week, you’ll record your singing and burn it onto a CD, and we may
even put on a performance for the other programs.
June 29 – July 2 $230
Digital Movie Making
code: 1SING
Grades 6–9
David Vincent LHS
Make your creative ideas come alive while you learn the basics of digital
photography, storyboarding, video, and audio editing. iMovie and GarageBand
make creating quality digital movies fun and easy. You will have the opportunity
to participate in some of the following activities: producing a short film that
introduces another student, making a mock commercial that advertises an
imaginary, outrageous, or useless product, creating a music video, planning a
movie that tells a story, or taking part in creating a newscast.
July 6 – July 10 July 13 – July 17 $285 $285
code: 2DIGIT
code: 3DIGIT
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Middle and High School
All That Jazz Grades 6–9
Justin Aramati LHS
Ever wonder how Jazz musicians are able to improvise what they play? This is
your chance to learn from teachers in Lexington’s award-winning Jazz program.
Our focus will be a simple, accessible approach to improvising melodies. We
will also work to develop the important basic skills necessary to play in an
ensemble. Both new and returning students are welcome; you will be placed in
an ensemble with other students of similar experience. Students should be able
to read music and possess age-appropriate facility on their applied instrument.
All instruments are welcome; but we especially need bass, drums, piano and
guitar players! Interested students are encouraged to attend both weeks. Tuition
is slightly higher for this program due to increased expenses.
June 29 – July 2 July 6 – July 10
$235 $295
Chamber Orchestra code: 1JAZZ
code: 2JAZZ
Grades 6–10
Beth Abbate
LHS
For those who enjoy orchestra playing and would like to try it in a smaller group,
and for those who love to play quartets, trios and the like, this is your chance to
enter the fun and sometimes intense world of chamber music. Covering music
from the Baroque to the present, this course offers full-group and small-group
rehearsals and coaching, as well as mini-lessons in music theory and history.
This week will end with an informal concert. String players are the core of the
course; winds and brass are welcome too, but please sign up early to ensure
the best repertoire and parts. Please indicate instrument on your registration
form. It is recommended that performers play at Suzuki book level 3 and above.
July 27 – July 31
$285
LexBFit
code: 5ORCH
Grades 6–10
Mike Gloor
LHS
This program will focus on learning the proper use of exercise machines, and
developing strategies to accomplish your fitness and athletic goals. You will
learn how to prevent injury, create workout routines that consider personal goals,
nutrition concepts, staying motivated, training for power, rest, intervals, cross
training, overcoming plateaus, open vs. closed chain exercises, and stretching
techniques. We will consider the differences between athletic performance
and body building, and discuss the dangers of steroids and some supplements.
There will be ample time devoted to working out on equipment in the Lexington
High School Fitness Center. There will also be a Wii Sports/Wii Fit station. We
will take frequent breaks to play games and have fun. By the end of the week,
you should have a solid foundation to build a routine to support your personal
fitness goals.
June 29 – July 2 July 6 – July 10
$230
$285
Theater Adventure
code: 1FIT
code: 2FIT
Grades 7–9
Poornima Kirby
LHS
Ever daydream about having super powers or spend time twirling an imaginary
mustache, or perfecting your evil laugh? Theater Adventure is a place to bring out
your inner superhero and villain, as we create scenes that borrow from the best
action-adventure and superhero stories. You will create your own characters,
including super powers and weaknesses—even secret identities. Activities will
include theater and improv games, scene writing and character work, as well as
crafting the masks and props needed to present our stories. We’ll also create
commercials for ridiculous products (such as a fork fashioned from noodles, or
a dog-food scented perfume), to intersperse with our adventure scenes. You
will learn performance skills, and about story structure and collaboration in an
imaginative, team-focused environment. At the end of the week, we’ll stage
a unique workshop performance for friends, family, and other Lexplorations
classes.
July 27 – July 31
Page 10
$285
code: 5THEA
Introduction to the Pottery Wheel
N ew
!
Grades 7–9
Rachel Durocher
LHS
Join us for a week-long introduction to the pottery wheel! We will start with
the basics of centering, coning, and creating small bowls and cups. Students
(especially those with prior experience) may advance into a broader range of
tableware. We will use a variety of lead-free glazes to add surface decoration to
projects. Please wear old clothes, or bring an apron, and prepare to get messy!
Class size limited to 10. Tuition is slightly higher due to increased expenses.
July 13 – July 17
$295
code: 3WHEEL
Flip Book Animation
N ew
!
Grades 7–9
Forest O’Donoghue
LHS
Learn the basics of animation, storyboarding, character design, and how to
give your drawings life through movement. Brainstorm, sketch, and share your
ideas as you learn about the creative process. By the end of the week, you will
participate in a gallery exhibit highlighting the flip books you’ve created based
on your original short story ideas.
June 29 – July 2
July 27 – July 31
$230
$285
Darkroom Magic &
Photography Basics
code: 1FLIP
code: 5FLIP
N ew
!
Grades 8–9
Monique Schramme
LHS
Learn why the darkroom is still a fun place to make art! This course for
beginners covers the elementary technical aspects of camera, film, processing,
basic darkroom techniques, and laboratory time. You will learn how to shoot
photographs, develop film, and print your work. You will also learn ways to
make creative prints, including selective development and solarizing images.
Bring your own 35 mm film camera if you have one; a limited number of school
cameras will be available. This class is for film cameras only; digital cameras
can not be used. All darkroom materials are supplied.
July 13 – July 17
July 20 – July 24
$285
$285
Foundational Chemistry code: 3PHO
code: 4PHO
Grade 11
Michael Horesh
LHS
This course is designed to assist high school Juniors entering all levels of
chemistry with applying mathematical principles in the context of chemistry,
and to equip them with skills and strategies to avoid common pitfalls. We will
foster a strong foundation in applied algebra and principles of chemistry, as
well as strong inquiry and problem-solving skills within the context of scientific
understanding. Topics will include dimensional analysis, atomic structure,
periodic trends, chemical bonding, formula writing and chemical naming,
chemical equilibria, and stoichiometry. Classes include daily laboratory activities
to complement instruction, techniques for data collection and analysis, and
problem-solving activities based on experimental data.
July 20 – July 24 July 27 – July 31
$285 $285
code: 4CHEM
code: 5CHEM
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Please see our spring class listings for details.
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Please list below or attach a note describing any special needs (either medical, emotional, behavioral) and/or allergies that we should
know about. LCE follows Lexington Public School health policy regarding allergies.
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I/We, the parents/guardians of ______________________________ (a) minor(s), hereby consent to his/her participation in the Lexington Community Educations’
LEXPLORATIONS summer program, the taking of photos of my/our children and/or promotion of the program and to his/her use of the Lexington Public School facilities
and equipment. I/We further agree to release and save harmless the Lexington Public Schools, its officers, employees, agents and attorneys from any and all liability or
expenses arising out of any incident involving, or any account of any injury to the above-named minors(s) in connection with such program. I/We hereby give permission to
Lexington Community Education to authorize emergency personnel and/or physician(s) at a local hospital to secure proper treatment of my/our children as named above,
in the event that LCE attempts to reach parents are unsuccessful. I/We agree to abide by LCE policies.
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Discover the World of Insects
with Eric Carle Grades K–2
What’s the Weather? Grades K–2
KinderLab Robotics:
Grades K–2
Nature Fun Grades 1–2
Simply Sewing
Grades 1–3
LEGO Robotics
Grades 1–3
Shapes Ahoy!
Grades 1–3
Superhero Training
Grades 2–3
The Creative World of Eric CarleGrades 2–3
Extreme Art
Grades 2–4
Let’s Dance
Grades 2–4
Science Sleuths Grades 3–4
The Original Power Girls Let’s Dance
smARTy Pants
Chain Reaction Action
The Lexington Green:
The Science Behind Golf Superhero Training
Broadway Bound
Science Sleuths Recyclable Musical
Explore African Cultures
Through the Arts
Projects in Clay
Grades 3–5
Grades 3–5
Grades 3–5
Grades 3–5
Grades 3–5
Grades 4–5
Grades 4–5
Grades 4–5
Grades 4–6
Grades 4–6
Grades 5–6
Theater Adventure
Sew What? Weaving (new project)
The Stock Market Game
Theater Adventure
Origami Theater Adventure
Introduction to the
Pottery Wheel
Flip Book Animation
Darkroom Magic &
Photography Basics
Grades 5–7
Grades 5–6
Grades 5–7
Grades 6–7
Grades 6–8
Grades 6–9
Grades 7–9
Grades 7–9
Grades 7–9
Grades 8–9