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2021 - 2022 Bricks 4 Kidz ages 5 - 12
These one-hour classes explore architecture, engineering and technology concepts using LEGO bricks. Students work hands-on to design and build machines, buildings and other constructions. While exploring new concepts related to architecture, engineering, manufacturing and the environment, students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. FUN WHILE LEARNING!
Program Details
- Grade: Kindergarten - 6th
- Location: Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street, Valparaiso
- Fee: $60 resident/$72 non-resident for 6 week class
| Dates | Day | Time | No Class |
| Sep 16 - Oct 21 | Th | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | |
| Oct 28 - Dec 9 | Th | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Nov 25 |
| Jan 6 - Feb 10 | Th | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | |
| Feb 17 - Mar 31 | Th | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Mar 24 |
| Apr 7 - May 12 | Th | 5:00 - 6:00 pm |
2021 - 2022 Young Rembrandts ages 5 - 12
An elementary-age curriculum designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. Students are given the skills to express their creativity while building self-confidence and self-esteem. 6 week class.
Program Details
- Grade: Kindergarten - 6th
- Location: Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street, Valparaiso
- Fee: $60.00 resident/$72.00 non-resident for 6 week class
| Dates | Day | Time | No Class |
| Sep 14 - Oct 26 | Tu | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Oct 12 |
| Nov 2 - Dec 7 | Tu | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | |
| Jan 4 - Feb 8 | Tu | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | |
| Feb 15 - Mar 29 | Tu | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Mar 22 |
| Apr 5 - May 10 | Tu | 5:00 - 6:00 pm |
2021 The American Girl Book Club
A book club for girls in grades 1st - 5th designed to help develop a fondness for reading and make new friends through a common love of American Girl dolls and books. Each month group will read a preselected book and come together for a time of book discussion and hands-on learning activities expanded from the book.
Program Details
- Grade: 1st - 5th grade
- Location: Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street, Valparaiso
- Fee: $25 resident/$37 non-resident for 3 week class
| Dates | Day | Time | Register by | |
| Sep 12 - 26 | Su | 2 pm | Sep 10 | |
| Oct 3 - 17 | Su | 2 pm | Oct 1 | |
| Nov 7 - 21 | Su | 2 pm | Nov 5 |
For those who have chosen to home school their children, this program provides physical education, music and art to help child meet educational goals. Participant will spend 30-45 minutes in each class learning from instructors who specialize in that particular subject.
2021 - 2022 Program Details
- Grades: Kindergarten - 5th
- Location: Heartland Church, 170 South SR 49, Valparaiso
| Dates | Day | Time | Fee | No Class |
| Sep 13 - 27 | M | 1 - 3 pm | $25 | |
| Oct 4 - 25 | M | 1 - 3 pm | $34 | Oct 11 |
| Nov 1 - 29 | M | 1 - 3 pm | $25 | Nov 22 |
| Jan 10 - 31 | M | 1 - 3 pm | $25 | Jan 17 |
| Feb 7 - 28 | M | 1 - 3 pm | $25 | Feb 21 |
| Mar 7 - 28 | M | 1 - 3 pm | $25 | Mar 21 |
| Apr 4 - 25 | M | 1 - 3 pm | $25 | Apr 11 |