Fall 2013 Program Guide

general interests 32 32 general interests // www.orlandpark.org / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / SAVE TIME, REGISTER ONLINE! NOW AVAILABLE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Registering for Recreation programs just got easier. Online registration can be done from the comfort of your home at any time of day. See page 07 for online registration instructions and for all other available registration options. DAY: Tuesday // LOCATION: Cultural Center, Room 201 Computer Explorers Through a variety of class projects, children of all ages will work in teams as they enjoy learning various techniques in computer design. From movie making to video game design, students will have fun creating their very own computer design project. Computer Tots This national program has been featured on CNN and in Parents magazine. Developed by educators to engage inquisitive minds, children will explore exciting computer activities in small interactive groups using a laptop computer and educational software. These classes are high on the fun factor while encouraging reading and math readiness, creativity, teamwork, improved computer skills, and preparation for kindergarten and the future. TIME: 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM AGE: 3 to 5 LIMIT : 4 FEE: $43.00(R)/$65.00(N) PROG#:COURSE: DATE: 72399 Computer Tots Sep 10 to Oct 1 72400 Clifford - The Big Red Dog Oct 15 to Nov 5 Inter-Galactic Movie Making - Star Wars vs. Transformers Who will rule the universe in your movie? The characters of Star Wars™ or Transformers™? As directors & producers, students will work in teams to create their story and script, build various Star Wars or Transformer scenes using LEGOs and other props. You will use stop motion animation, add voices, music, and preview your movie for family and friends on the last day of class. All students will receive a copy of their movie on a CD. PROGRAM#: 72403 DATE: Sep 10 to Oct 1 TIME: 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM AGE: 8 to 12 LIMIT: 12 FEE: $69.00(R)/$104.00(N) Video Game Design If you love to play video games, here is an opportunity to design your own in the new advanced version of our popular class! Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, there are many possibilities to show off your design skills by creating and programming characters that interact with one another. Afterwards, you will receive a copy of your game that you and your friends can play. PROGRAM#: 72404 DATE: Oct 15 to Nov 5 TIME: 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM AGE: 8 to 12 LIMIT: 10 FEE: $69.00(R)/$104.00(N) Robotics Adventure Yes, we CAN learn about Robotics! With the LEGOWeDo™ Robotics Systems, young children will work in teams of two to build and program their own robotic creations. Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming, and much more. No class Nov. 26. PROGRAM#: 72401 DATE: Nov 12 to Dec 17 TIME: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM AGE: 5 to 8 LIMIT: 8 FEE: $65.00(R)/$98.00(N) Video Game Robotics Build robots and use them as controllers for your video animation projects. You and a partner will use LEGO Robotics kits to build controllers for animation games that you design (think Wii ™ ). This amazing course uses the most innovative tools available to experiment with robots & sensors that communicate with the computer to control your designs. No class Nov. 26. PROGRAM#: 72402 DATE: Nov 12 to Dec 17 TIME: 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM AGE: 8 to 12 LIMIT: 8 FEE: $69.00(R)/$104.00(N)