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CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 From the Superintendent Research and good old classes this year. And regardless of what course you take, human wisdom show repeatyou can be assured that your edly that learning something new keeps us young, healthy course will be taught by a and happy. One of the things well trained staff member. I believe that makes Comal Community Education brochures are mailed out at ISD such a great district is the beginning of each semesour Community Education program, which gives comter and they are also posted to munity members the opporthe Community Education Andrew Kim website, which can be found tunity for continual learning. under the “Departments” tab on the disDuring the 2014-15 school year, I invite you to sign up for at least one of the trict’s website, www.comalisd.org. Be abundant offerings from our Commusure to visit the website for the most upto-date information. nity Education spring catalog. If you have never taken a CommuBrimming with opportunities for adults and children, the Community Ednity Education course, let me be among ucation spring catalog lists a variety of the first to welcome you to this valuable course offerings, times and locations program. If you are one of our regulars, we are so glad to have you back. can help you learn new skills, improve Here’s to a productive year, full of your quality of life, enhance your parenting skills or adopt a new hobby. We learning and enrichment! are also offering many new and exciting CISD Mission Statement The mission of Comal Independent School District is to provide extensive learning opportunities for all students to ensure they become contributing members of our society. Andrew Kim - Superintendent David Andersen - Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Porter - Assistant Superintendent for Academic & Student Services Jarrett Cochran - Chief Technology Officer Comal ISD Board Members David Drastata - President Stephen Smith - Vice President Cody Mueller - Treasurer Amy Freund - Secretary Denise Kern - Trustee Laurie Schley- Trustee Marty Bartlett- Trustee The Board of Trustees holds monthly meetings which are open to the public. During the audience participation portion of each meeting, the public may address the board on any subject, provided they have followed the proper protocol. Meetings begin at 6 pm. AC-MECHS Alamo Colleges -Memorial Early College High School 1419 N. Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX CHS Canyon High School 1510 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX CLHS Canyon Lake High School 8555 FM 32, Fischer, TX SVHS Smithson Valley High School 14001 Hwy 46 W., Spring Branch, TX BBES Bill Brown Elementary 20410 Hwy 46 W., Spring Branch, TX A schedule is available at Support Services or on the website: www.comalisd.org 2 - Community Education Spring 2015 Learning made easy in the comfort of your home. Hundreds of titles online: www.ed2go.com/comalisd. All classes are Six Weeks long and most are $89. Pick your date, register, and you’re ready to go. Here are just a few of the classes offered online: SAT/ACT Preparation Part 1 This course will prepare you to take the verbal question types on both the ACT and the SAT. SAT/ACT Preparation Part I is designed to prepare you for the Reading, English, and Science sections of the ACT and the critical reading and writing sections of the SAT. SAT/ACT Preparation Part 2 You’ll refresh your knowledge of Math subjects and learn techniques to help you move through the tests more quickly. We’ll review Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics as well as the Student Produced Response questions on the SAT. We’ll practice techniques and approaches using similar exam questions and fully explain and interpret the correct and incorrect answers. Taking both courses in this two-part series will prepare you for question types on each test using test-taking techniques pioneered by Scott Hatch in 1980 and taught to thousands of college-bound students around the world. Resume Writing Workshop Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will lead you through a self-assessment series so you will have extensive knowledge about the product you are marketing—YOU! Learn different resume formats, how to write an employment objective, and tricks to writing persuasive cover letters. This course also covers the use of on-line resumes and Internet Resume Secrets. Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 Become proficient in using Microsoft Excel 2010 and discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Introduction to QuickBooks 2011 Use the power of QuickBooks 2011 software to take control of your business finances! In these lessons, you’ll learn how to set up a chart of accounts, pay bills from vendors, invoice customers, create receipts, and reconcile a checking account. In addition, you’ll discover how to track your accounts payable and receivable, manage your assets, control inventory, and create estimates and reports. QuickBooks 2011 for Contractors Designed specifically for contractors, this course addresses the accounting, time tracking, billing, and estimating needs of the construction industry. We’ll focus on how to use the Premier Contractor Edition of QuickBooks 2011 to run your contracting business more efficiently. Accounting Fundamentals Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. You’ll learn the basics of doubleentry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. Intermediate Photoshop CS If you’re already using the basic tools in Adobe Photoshop CS5, take your photo-editing skills to a new level! In this course, you’ll become an expert at using layers, layer masks, and other advanced features that let you change images easily long after you create them (and long after the Photoshop “undo” command expires). To Register For Classes Contact Charlotte Muniz at (830) 221-2177 COMPUTER CLASSES Note: All computer classes are hands-on classes, thus the class size is limited to 20 students. Register Early. LEARN COMPUTER BASICS & MICROSOFT WORD 15SP-102 You will learn to operate a computer, navigate through your computer, manage files and documents, manage printers, scanners and other devices as wkk as the basics of Microsoft Word. • Jan. 13-27 | Tuesdays | 3 wks Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Michelle Grell Cost: $75 ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOS & DOCUMENTS 15SP-103 This class is designed to help you create folders to organize pictures and documents. We will learn how to download your pictures, place them in a folder and save them to a flash drive. • Feb. 10-24 Tuesdays | 3 wks Time: 6:00-8:30 PM Place: Bill Brown Instructor: Michelle Grell Cost: $75 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWER POINT 15SP-104 Learn the basics of creating PowerPoint slideshows using Text, Clip Art, Sound, Music, Photographs and Movies. • March 31-April 14 | Tuesdays | 3 wks Time: 6:00-8:30 PM Place: Bill Brown Instructor: Michelle Grell Cost: $75 In Case of Bad Weather Community Ed Classes will be cancelled when CISD is closed for inclement weather. www.comalisd.org/community_education www.comalisd.org/community_education Community Education Spring 2015 - 3 CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 CREATIVE ARTS LEADED GLASS DOOR REPAIR 15SP-108 You see all those beautiful leaded glass doors everywhere, especially the one with a broken piece of glass covered with cardboard. It seems overwhelming and expensive. Take the“ pain“ out- Learn to repair glass broken in doors, windows, panels and more. Each student will be provided a small glass panel for the purpose of breaking out a piece and learning how to replace it. Enjoy restoring a beautiful work and having a good sense of accomplishment after. You can save money, earn money and who knows, maybe you’ll get all crazy and want to learn how to make your own panel creations. You will be opening a door of knowledge to unlimited creativity. • March 3 | Tuesday | 1 class Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Catherine Touch Cost: $25 Supply fee: $45 (paid to instructor) FUSED GLASS STONES 15SP-109 Make a stunning stone by cutting, grinding and melting two pieces of glass together. Learn about compatibility of glass and inclusions and how to move on to large pieces such as platters and window pieces. • March 5 | Thursday | 1 class Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Catherine Touch Cost: $25 Supply fee: $25 (paid to instructor) GLASS ENAMELING (PAINTING) 15SP-110 Bring a picture of yourself, preferably 4x6, and learn how to paint yourself on glass with fusible paints which will then be fired in a kiln until paint and glass become one. • Feb. 24 & 26 Tuesday & Thursday | 2 classes Time: 6:00-7:30PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Catherine Touch Cost: $25 Supply fee: $25 (paid to instructor) 4 - Community Education Spring 2015 STAINED GLASS, COPPER FOILED 15SP-111 You can create a small picture made of colored glass wrapped in copper and soldered together. Learn to cut, grind, wrap and solder. We will practice with large and small pieces and gain an understanding of why it works with small pieces that are a lot more expensive. The color of the solder can be changed to black or copper, as desired, using a patina. • April 14 - Tuesday | 1 class Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Catherine Touch Cost: $25 Supply fee: $25 (paid to instructor) Register Early So Classes Will Not Be Cancelled Contact Charlotte Muniz (830) 221-2177 STAINED GLASS 15SP-112 This is a illuminating art appreciated through the ages with beginner class designed to teach the use of tools, cuts, various ways of “breaking” difficult cuts, and how to build and finish a stained glass panel. Each student will complete one panel in three sessions. • April 21, 23, & 28 Tuesdays & Thursday | 3 classes Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Catherine Touch Cost: $40 Supply Fee: $50 (paid to instructor) MOSAIC-GLASS ON GLASS 15SP-113 You will learn how to glass with tiny pieces of colored glass glued and grouted to a clear glass. You can add imension to your piece by using shading techniques. • May 5 & 7 Tuesday & Thursday | 2 classes Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Catherine Touch Cost: $30 Supply Fee: $15 (paid to instructor) POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOPS 15SP-114 Polymer clay is a fun and amazing 3D medium that can be used to create anything from jewelry to sculptures. We will be focusing on set projects for each workshop. Students may choose colors on the day of workshop to make each project unique. Learn basic polymer clay techniques to be applied to a wide variety of hand built sculptures. Session A - Ornate Hearts • Feb. 7 Saturday 1 day class Session B - Whimsical 4 leaf clovers • March 7 | Saturday | 1 day class Session C - Bunnies! • April 4 | Saturday | 1 day class Session D - Flowers • May 2 | Saturday | 1 day class Time: 11:00AM-1:00PM (Bring sack lunch) Place: Traveling Art Studio 2351 Gruene Lake Dr Suite B Instructor: Ashley Martinez Cost: $40 www.comalisd.org/community_education CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 CREATIVE ARTS TEEN STUDIO NIGHT 15SP-115 Bring in your own art projects and supplies, while creating with other area teens! Food, beverages and a teacher on site to help with any type of art project! • Jan. 20 | Tuesdays | 1 class • Feb. 17 | Tuesdays | 1 class • April 21 | Tuesdays | 1 class • May 4 | Tuesdays | 1 class Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM Place: Traveling Art Studio 2351 Gruene Lake Dr Suite B Instructor: Ashley Martinez Cost: $10 ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING 15SP-116 Session 1: Theme: Using a Grid You will understand how to utilize the grid drawing method to enlarge a photo or drawing for your acrylic painting. We will be also working on under painting techniques, composition and color theory. Bring in your own drawings or a photograph for the class. • Jan. 19-Feb. 9 | Mondays | 4 wks Session 2: Theme: Painting a Picture An in depth look into color theory for beginner to intermediate acrylic artists. Bring in your own image to paint. • March 23-April 13 | Mondays | 4 wks Time: 5:00-7:00 PM Place: Traveling Art Studio 2351 Gruene Lake Dr Suite B Instructor: Ashley Martinez Cost: $80 Supply fee: $20 (paid to instructor) BASIC DRAWING 15SP-117 Come learn the essential skills used to draw with pencils, using proportion, line quality, shading and perspective. We will use a variety of still life arrangements and some photographs for our subjects. Session A • Feb. 5-26 | Thursdays | 4 wks Session B • March 5-April 2 | Thursdays | 4 wks (no class March 19) Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Linda Cowan Cost: $55 Supply fee: $10 (Paid to instructor) INTRODUCTION TO FUSED GLASS 15SP-118 Learn the basic techniques of fused glass, or warm glass, an ancient art form rising in popularity. Learn basic glass cutting, use trade tools and create your own fused glass art. You will use different types and textures of glass along with different techniques to achievedesired results. The firing process will be explained but completed outside of class. • Jan. 20 & 27 | Tuesdays | 2 classes Time: 6:00-8:30 PM • Feb. 3 (pick up date) Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Gail Graham Cost: $70, Supply fee: $30 HOME MAINTENANCE AEROBIC SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 15SP-145 If you currently have or may have in the future an aerobic septic system, you need to attend this class. It will show you how and why it works, but most importantly you will learn if yours is working properly. Not understanding your system could lead to expensive repairs that could have been prevented. • Jan. 26 | Monday | 1 class • March 30 | Monday | 1 class Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Place: CLHS • Jan. 29 | Thursday | 1 class • April 2 | Thursday | 1 class • May 14 | Thursday | 1 class Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Tom Moos Cost: $100 SOLAR ENERGY WITH ENPHASE AND HOME DEPOT 15SP-146 You may have been considering going solar for years and had reservations from past information or financing. We can dispel common myths and update you on recent changes in the solar markets. Whether you may be interested in reducing your energy bill, or reducing your carbon footprint or maybe both, let Mario Castanares show you how. You will receive a free workshop, pen/brochure, and a free solar proposal for your residence or your business. • March 3 | Tuesday | 1 class • April 7 | Tuesday | 1 class • May 7 | Thursday | 1 class Time: 7:00-8:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Instructor: Mario Castanares Cost: $10 www.comalisd.org/community_education Community Education Spring 2015 - 5 CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 DANCE EAST COAST SWING/JITTERBUG BEGINNERS 15SP-128 From the Big Band sound of the 40s through the heyday of the 50s and 60s rock and roll, the rock-a-billy sound of country music, to todays Top 40, swing dancing is here to stay! Learn the basic steps: lead and follow responsibilities, turn technique, and the showy moves that make swing so much fun to dance; • Jan. 22-Feb. 12 | Thursdays | 4 wks Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Cost: Couple-$75, Single-$40 Instructor: Valerie Ryan COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE INTERMEDIATE 15SP-131 Includes: Two Step, Polka, and Western Waltz. Our focus will be on the most important of these - Two Step - but we will touch on the other dances so that when you are out dancing at a club, you won’t have to sit out any of the songs unless you want to. (Pre-requisite: Beginner class) • April 23-May 14 | Thursdays | 4 wks Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Cost: Couple-$75, Single-$40 Instructor: Valerie Ryan WESTERN WALTZ/NIGHT CLUB SLOW DANCING - BEGINNERS 15SP-129 Western Waltz is a beautiful dance utilizing ballroom waltz technique while dancing to your favorite C&W love songs. We will also cover the basic steps for that other romantic possibility, Night Club Slow Dancing. Ladies love to waltz, so the gentleman who learns this dance will never lack for a partner! • Feb. 19-March 12 | Thursdays | 4 wks Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Cost: Couple-$75, Single-$40 Instructor: Valerie Ryan COUNTRY WESTERN BEGINNERS 15SP-132 This Country Western course is designed especially for beginners. You will learn to transfer steps and rhythms from one dance to another, making learning easier and faster than ever before. Then the steps will be connected to music and rhythm through routines, to make remembering simple and fun. The course includes: Two-Step, Waltz, Polka (Western and Mexican Salsa), Swing; Cotton-Eyed Joe, and Schottische. • Jan. 27-March 3 | Tuesdays | 6 wks Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Maxine Scott Cost: $95 per couple (Couples Only) COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE BEGINNERS 15SP-130 Includes: Two Step, Polka, and Western Waltz. Our focus will be on the most important of these - Two Step - but we will touch on the other dances so that when you are out dancing at a club, you won’t have to sit out any of the songs unless you want to. Basic footwork, timing, rhythm, and patterns will be covered. • March 26-April 16 | Thursdays | 4 wks Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Cost: Couple-$75, Single-$40 Instructor: Valerie Ryan SALSA DANCING 101 15SP-133 Imagine dancing to have fun and get fit while becoming healthy. You’ll reduce your stress, increase your energy level and without realizing it, burn 300 to 500 calories each session. • Feb. 5-March 12 | Thursdays | 6 wks Time: 7:00-8:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: E.C. Shingles Cost: Couple-$60, Single-$30 JOIN OUR TEAM Are you interested in a certain topic? Are you interested in teaching a Community Ed class? We are looking for new instructors that would like to bring new classes to our community. We have classes for all ages. If you have suggestions, please contact: Charlotte Muniz (830) 221-2177 HEALTH EXERCISE & SPORTS FIRST AID-AMERICAN HEART ASSOC. CERTIFICATION 15SP-139 This course is an American Heart Association First Aid class. You will receive a two year certification card at the conclusion of the class. This course is fun and low stress. • Jan. 29 | Thursday | 1 Class • April 2 | Thursday | 1 Class Time: 6:30-9:30 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Pennie Gopinath Cost: $35 Supply Fee: $20 (paid to instructor) BASKETBALL CLINIC 15SP-151 Our mission is to develop student athletes into better basketball players through intense focus on fundamental skills and the application of advanced ball handling and finishing techniques. Session A: March 7 | Saturday | 1 class Session B: March 8 | Sunday | 1 class Time: 9:00-12:00 PM Grades 5th-7th Time: 1:00-4:00 PM Grades 8th-12th Place: Spring Branch Middle School Instructor: Coach Marco Rivera (Tony Parker Skills Coach) Cost: $40 for 1 day or $60 for both days CPR & AED-AMERICAN HEART ASSOC. CERTIFICATION 15SP-140 This course is an American Heart Association CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) class. You will receive a two year certification card at the conclusion of the class. This course is fun and low stress. You’ll gain hands-on experience training on adult, child, and infant mannequins. You’ll learn how to confidently use an AED device and you’ll also learn about CPR mouthpieces. • Jan. 27 | Tuesday | 1 class • Feb. 24 | Tuesday | 1 class • March 31 | Tuesday | 1 class • April 21 | Tuesday | 1 class Time: 6:30-9:30 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Pennie Gopinath Cost: $35 Supply Fee: $20 (paid to instructor) GOLF ADULT BEGINNER 15SP-152 Learn from PGA professionals the proper grip, stance, swing and approach. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and improve their putting, chipping and trouble shots. Game management, rules, etiquette, proper use of woods and irons will also be covered. • March 24-27 | Tuesday-Friday Time: 5:30-7:00 PM Place: Landa Park Golf Course Instructor: Quintin Alexander Cost: $80 CARDIO BOOTCAMP 15SP-153 Cardio Bootcamp provides an effective workout for all ages, experience and ability level. This type of exercise class will burn calories by utilizing high intensity exercises geared toward improving your muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and most importantly your cardio respiratory fitness. • Jan. 5-May 28 | Mondays & Wednesdays Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Place: CISD Support Services-1st class 1404 IH 35 N Instructor: Chris San Miguel Cost: $35-pay online Cost: $5 per class, pay at the door, please bring exact amount TO YOUR HEALTH 15SP-141 Learn the science behind how people prevent and cure themselves naturally of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and other diseases. This life changing class has an excellent rating by students that have attended. Don’t allow yourself or a loved one to suffer from a curable disease. Session A • March 3 | Tuesday | 1 class Session B • March 31 | Tuesday | 1 class Session C • April 30 | Thursday | 1 class Time: 7:00-8:30 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: David Will Cost: $25 charlotte.muniz@comalisd.org To fill out a course proposal form visit: http://www.comalisd.org/community_education/course_proposal.asp 6 - Community Education Spring 2015 www.comalisd.org/community_education CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 EXERCISE & SPORTS ZUMBA DANCE/TONING 15SP-154 Zumba is an invigorating dance fitness class that lets you move to music from all types of dance styles: cumbia, salsa, meringue, mamba, raggaeton, cha cha, hip hop music and tango. Zumba toning is the class for you if you like to work out with weights and dance while you do it. Zumba toning targets the abs, thighs, hips, and other muscles throughout the body. You will need 2 lb. weights for the toning class. Session A • Jan. 6-29 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4 wks Session B • Feb. 3-26 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4 wks Session C • March 3-April 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4 wks (no class on March 17 & 19) Session D • April 7-30 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4 wks Session E • May 5-28 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4 wks Time: 5:30-6:30 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Lillian Usher Cost: $35 (online for the month) Cost: $5 per class, pay at the door, please bring exact amount THERAPEUTIC YOGA 15SP-155 Basic eight limb yoga based on “Yoga Sutra” by Patanjali will engage students in practicing asana routine, mindfulness and breathing to improve muscle tone, flexibility and concentration. Requirements: Yoga mat, blanket or towel, comfortable work-out attire. • Jan. 22-Feb. 12 | Thursdays | 4 wks Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary Instructor: Darshan Singh Cost: $56 HILL COUNTRY KARATE (Youth & Adult sessions) 15SP-156 Karate improves self-discipline, coordination, self-respect, and self-confidence. All-white martial arts uniform with elastic waistband required and may be purchased at class for $35. Registration and payments are accepted at the first two weeks of class. Family discounts for three or more! For more information contact: Nick or Angel Smith, Co-Directors, at 830-629-6686. • Jan. 12-June 1 | Mondays Mountain Valley Elementary Gym 3:30-4:30 PM, Instr: Tony Vannella www.comalisd.org/community_education 15SP-156 (Cont.) Rahe Bulverde Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM, Instructor: Robert McFarlane Clear Spring Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM, Instructor: Roger Haggard • Jan. 13-May 26 | Tuesdays Bill Brown Elementary Gym 6:30-8:45 PM, Instructor: Nicki Anderwald Freiheit Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM, Instructor: Mike Jessen Indian Springs Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM, Instructor: Richard Ruff • Jan. 14-May 27 | Wednesdays Startzville Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM, Instructor: Tony Vannella 15SP-156 Cont. Garden Ridge Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM - Instructor: Nicole Stermer Oak Creek Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM - Instructor: Roger Haggard • Jan. 15-May 28 | Thursdays Rebecca Creek Elementary Gym 3:30-4:30 PM - Instructor: Wendy Zach Hoffmann Lane Elementary Gym 6:00-8:00 PM - Instructor: Wendy Zach Specht Elementary Gym 6:30-8:45 PM -Instructor: Richard Ruff Time: Junior First Hour, Adult Class Second Hour Cost: $60 for 10 weeks VOLLEYBALL WOMEN’S POWER LEAGUE 15SP-157 6-Player Women’s Only Indoor League Play Level: Power (moderate or higher level of experience) Ages: High School & Above • Feb. 11-April 22 | Wednesdays (No Class March 18) Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM Place: Church Hill Middle School Fees: $100 per team, plus $5 fee per player on roster Contact Denise Cook with questions Phone: 830-832-0827 or Email: nbvball@gmail.com SELF-DEFENSE FOR LADIES 15SP-158 This course is designed for adult and teenage females. Students will increase self-confidence and self-esteem while learning self-defense techniques that promote speed, power, and accuracy. • Feb. 3-24| Tuesdays | 4 wks Time: 7:00-8:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: E.C. Shingles Cost: $60 ZUMBA 15SP-159 Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party that moves millions of people toward joy and health. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. • Jan. 12-May 18 | Mondays (no class Feb.16, March 16) Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Instructor: Judith Soto Place: Freiheit Elementary Cost: $5 per class, pay at the door, please bring exact amount. Register Early So Classes Will Not Be Cancelled Contact Charlotte Muniz (830) 221-2177 Community Education Spring 2015 - 7 CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 EXERCISE & SPORTS CampFit KIDS RUNNING CLUB 15SP-160 Join CampFit Kids Running Club! CampFit Kids Running Club is designed to help kids reach new goals with running. Studies show that kids involved in fitness programs have an increase in confidence, independence and resiliency. Running club will run for 5 weeks. Each week will consist of a short teaching time focused on basic running forms, breathing techniques, pre and post running stretching and nutrition. Students will choose a distance (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 mile distances) and work on that distance each session. Each week CampFit Kids will run their distance and earn a spirit stick with their placement according to their time. Kids can also earn points by encouraging their families to get out and run during the week. On the final week, the CampFit kids with the most points and best times will earn medals in addition to their spirit sticks. Parents are encouraged to come and run with their kids and help them encourage one another. The goal of CampFit Kids is to encourage families to get fit together. Running is an easy way to play together and anyone, no matter their size or shape can do it! Each CampFit Kid will receive a t-shirt, running bag and Running Club spirit stick. CampFit Kids Running Club will be limited to the first 50 kids who sign up. For more information go to campfitkids.com. Session A: Arlon Seay • Jan. 19-Feb. 23 | Mondays | 5 wks (no class Feb. 16) Johnson Ranch • Jan. 20-Feb. 17 | Tuesdays | 5 wks Indian Springs • Jan. 22-Feb. 19 | Thursdays | 5 wks Session B: Arlon Seay • March 2-April 6 | Mondays | 5 wks (no class March 16) Johnson Ranch • March 3-April 7 | Tuesdays | 5 wks (no class March 17) Indian Springs • March 5-April 9 | Thursdays | 5 wks (no class March 19) Time: 2:50-4:00 PM Instructor: Stephayne Gibson Cost: $75, Supply fee: $15 CampFit KIDS ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB 15SP-161 CampFit Kids Ultimate Frisbee Club is an addition to our running club. We decided to add a new club to encourage kids to come and try out a new sport. Ultimate Frisbee clubs last for 5 weeks. Each week will consist of instruction time learning how to properly throw and catch a Frisbee, the rules of the game and of course, some game play. This sport teaches quickness, stamina, good hand /eye coordination, accurate aim and players learn to work together to benefit the team as a whole. Ultimate Frisbee includes running and is an easy way to play together and anyone can participate! Session A: Timberwood Park • Jan. 20-Feb. 17 | Tuesdays | 5 wks Kinder Ranch • Jan. 22-Feb. 19 | Thursdays | 5 wks Session B: Timberwood Park • March 3-April 7 | Tuesdays | 5 wks (no class March 17) Kinder Ranch • March 5-April 9| Thursdays | 5 wks (no class March 19) Time: 2:50-4:00 PM Instructor: Stephayne Gibson Cost: $75 Challenger Soccer Academy 15SP-162 Challenger Soccer Academy is the trusted soccer vendor for many local school authorities. Our After School Programs focus on introducing and developing each player’s skills as our International coaches follow an innovative curriculum that combines drills and games in a relaxed and fun environment to encourage development! Each of our weekly classes focuses on a particular soccer skill that will challenge each player to succeed and improve. Session A: Garden Ridge • Feb. 9-March 30 Mondays | 6 wks | 3-4 PM (no class Feb. 16 or March 16) Garden Ridge • Feb. 9-March 30 Mondays | 6 wks | 4-5 PM (no class Feb. 16 or March 16) Bill Brown • Feb. 10-March 24 | Tuesdays | 6 wks (no class March 17) Indian Springs • Feb. 11-March 25 | Wednesdays | 6 wks (no class March 18) Hoffmann Lane • Feb. 12-March 26 | Thursdays | 6 wks (no class March 19) 8 - Community Education Spring 2015 (15SP-162 Cont.) Session B: Garden Ridge • April 6-May 11 | Mondays | 6 wks: 3-4pm Garden Ridge • April 6-May 1 | Mondays | 6 wks: 4-5pm Bill Brown • April 7-May 12 | Tuesdays | 6 wks Indian Springs • April 8-May 13 | Wednesdays | 6 wks Hoffmann Lane • April 9-May 14 | Thursdays | 6 wks Time: 3:00-4:00PM Cost: $85 AGeless Fitness KID STYLE 15SP-163 It’s time for your child to see how fun being active and fit can be! Getting kids to be active at a young age instills healthy habits for a lifetime. During the 6 week period your child will have the opportunity to: learn to set and achieve goals, increase endurance, gain more self confidence, and increase daily energy. Session A: • Jan. 20-Feb. 24 | Tuesdays | 6 wks Session B: • March 3-April 14 | Tuesdays | 6 wks (no class March 17) Session C: • April 21-May 26 | Tuesdays | 6 wks Place: Rebecca Creek Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Instructor: Ashley Green Cost: $55 AGeless Fitness BOOTCAMP 15SP-164 Come get a great workout at CLHS. Bootcamp style workouts offer a combination of cardio and strength exercises to get your heart rate up! Just bring a mat, small weights, and water!! Session A: • Jan. 20-Feb. 19 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5 wks-10 Classes Session B: • Feb. 24-April 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5 wks-10 Classes (no class on March 17 & 19) Session C: • April 7-May 7 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5 wks-10 Classes Session D: • May 12-June 1 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5 wks-10 Classes Time: 5:30-6:30 PM Place: Canyon Lake High School Instructor: Ashley Green Cost: $80, Drop-in rate: $10 MUSIC MOTIVATIONAL BOOT CAMP 15SP-165 This is a real boot camp taught by a real soldier who will motivate you to achieve and surpass all of your fitness goals and desires. This boot camp is for ALL levels and anyone ages 10 and up so be comforted knowing that NO ONE is left behind! • Jan. 5 - May 27 | Mondays & Wednesdays Time: 7:00-8:00 PM Place: Church Hill Middle School Gym Instructor: Rudy Velasquez Cost: $5 per class (please pay at class) YOUTH SOCCER TRAINING CLUB 15SP-166 SALSC embraces youth and works to help them build confidence physicality, skill, through soccer. Started with the intent of helping expose youth to the world’s most popular sport, we have grown to be one of the premier soccer training development organizations in the region. • March 3-May 5 | Tuesdays | 9 wks (no class March 17) Time: 5:30-6:45 PM Place: Specht Elementary Instructor: Thanh Duong Cost: $125 BOOT CAMP 15SP-167 Boot Camp is 4 weeks of various exercises and different types of training. Different programs include my 14 day Fat Furnace designed to burn body fat while teaching you how to eat correctly and what foods to eat to increase metabolism. • Jan.5 - new session every 4 weeks Time: 7:00-8:00 PM Place: Goodwin Frazier Elementary Gym Instructor: Robert Howe Cost: $120 - pay at class BEGINNER’S GUITAR Adult & Children 15SP-175 Learn basic open chords in the firstposition which will enable you to play many songs. Class song material will be furnished at no charge. Students will need an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar without amp for this class. If you have a guitar, please bring it to the studio prior to beginning your first class. Low price guitar rentals are available from the instructor. Session A: Ages 9-12 • Feb. 20-March 13 | Fridays | 4 wks Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Instructor: Jerry McKinnon Session B Adults • Feb. 20-March 13 | Fridays | 4 wks Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Bill Hill Cost: $60 (Guitar rentals available) DYNAMIC DRUMS Adult & Children 15SP-176 Musicians are welcome from beginner to advance. An original drummer for Kenny Rogers, Charles Navarro shares his 40 years of drumming and performance experience with his students. No drums needed, supplies are available through the instructor. Drum Book: $18.95 and Drum Sticks $10.95 Session A: Ages 9-12 • Feb. 20-March 13 | Fridays | 4 wks Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Session B • Feb. 20-March 13 | Fridays | 4 wks Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Charles Navarro Cost: $60 LANDSCAPE & GARDENING SKILLED GARDENER SERIES 15SP-168 Improve Your Soil to Grow Anything and Resist Drought - Learn what’s new in soil amendments. • March 3 | Tuesday | 1 class 15SP-169 Vegetable Gardening and Garden Pest-Create Gardens that are Easy to Grow and Maintain • March 5 | Thursday | 1 class 15SP-170 Lawn and Landscape Maintenance - Master Turf and Landscape Problems • March 10 | Tuesday | 1 class 15SP-171 Tree and Shrub Care - Prune like a Pro, Prevent Oak Wilt • March 12 | Thursday | 1 class 15SP-172 Xeriscaping, Wildscaping, and NativeScapes - A New Look at Plants and Plant Combinations • March 24 | Tuesday | 1 class 15SP-173 Cottage Gardening and Curb Appeal - Step by Step Landscape Design • March 26 | Thursday | 1 class Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: David Will Cost: $30 each class or $100 for all 6 classes www.comalisd.org/community_education CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 MUSIC MANDOLIN 15SP-177 The Mandolin is a fun and widely used in popular Country and Bluegrass band jam sessions. You will learn chords, andconcepts like the triplet “hammer-pulls”, and “turnarounds”, that are often used in minisolos between the verses of songs. 3 songs will be taught in this beginner session. • Feb. 20-March 13 Fridays | 4 weeks| 7:00-8:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Jerry McKinnon Cost: $60 LEARN VOCAL 15SP-178 Opera to Pop-good opportunity to learn voice-beginning to advanced. Session A Grades 9-12 • Jan. 19-Feb. 9 Mondays | 4 wks | 5:00-6:00 PM Session B • Jan. 19-Feb. 9 Mondays | 4 wks | 6:00-7:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Teri Johnson Cost: $60 PIANO KEYBOARD BEGINNER 15SP-179 Come have fun with music. Learn how to play the piano keyboard. • Jan. 22-Feb. 12 | Thursdays | 4 wks Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Kristen Stone Cost: $60 BANJO BEGINNER 15SP-180 This Banjo class will cover basic techniques and basic music reading for the instruments. The class will learn simple songs and work with play-a-long recordings to help develop their individual techniques. Students should have their own instruments. Rentals are available at studio. • Feb. 18-March 11 | Wednesdays | 4 wks Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Jerry McKinnon Cost: $60 www.comalisd.org/community_education UKULELE BEGINNER 15SP-181 This Ukulele class will cover basic techniques and basic music reading for the instruments. The class will learn simple songs and work with play-a-long recordings to help develop their individual techniques. Students should have their own instruments. Rentals are available at studio. • Feb. 18-March 11 | Wednesdays | 4 wks Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Jerry McKinnon Cost: $60 SACC SUMMER SITES IN-TOWN: • FREIHEIT • GARDEN RIDGE • HOFFMANN LANE HILL COUNTRY: • JOHNSON RANCH, • KINDER RANCH • TIMBERWOOD PARK • INDIAN SPRINGS (POTENTIAL) TRUMPET & CLARINET BEGINNER 15SP-182 The brass and woodwind classes will be designed for beginners that will encompass basic technique, basic knowledge of reading music and learning easy songs so students will be able to perform with play-a-long recordings. Students already in beginning band may also bring music their band is learning to receive additional instruction. The studio will also provide brass and woodwind instruments to rent if there are students who need one. The class will also be designed for 5th grade students who haven’t studied any instruments and would like to get an early start on their band career. • Feb. 18-March 11 | Wednesdays | 4 wks Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Jerry McKinnon Cost: $60 SYMPHONY VIOLIN BEGINNER 15SP-183 My name is Joshua Arrieta. I’ve been playing the violin for 14 years and teaching for 6 years. I studied violin under Dr. Bird at Texas State for four years. I’ve worked with the Texas State String Project for four years and under the direction of Dr. Asbell and Dr. Hamelin. I’ve completed the Suzuki certification course for book 1 under Dr. Laurie Scott in 2012 and I’m an award winning composer who loves to write music. Come learn to play the violin. • Jan. 19-Feb. 9 | Mondays | 4 wks Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Place: Bill Hill Music Studios 1290 S Business IH-35 Instructor: Joshua Arrieta Cost: $60 R E G I S T E R & PAY O N L I N E ! http://comalisd.revtrak.net Questions? Contact Charlotte Muniz (830) 221-2177 Community Education Spring 2015 - 9 CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 BUSINESS & FINANCE RETIREMENT EDUCATION THAT MAKES SENSE 15SP-188 A financial planning education course designed to help you discover, construct and live the retirement life you deserve. This course provides real answers to real questions about your financial and retirement concerns. When you think about your future, what is your greatest concern or priority? Continual changes in tax law, Social Security’s uncertain future and the transition away from employer managed pensions and retirement plans; our need for a sound financial plan is paramount. This class explains strategies to help you make sound decisions about your future. No matter your objective: leaving a legacy for your children, preserving your lifestyle, or creating an income stream that supports your favorite charity, this course helps you clearly plan your future with confidence. Session A: • Jan. 27 & 29 - Tuesday & Thursday Session B: • Feb. 24 & 26 - Tuesday & Thursday Session C: • March 24 & 26 - Tuesday & Thursday Session D: • April 7 & 9 - Tuesday & Thursday Session E: • May 19 & 21 - Tuesday & Thursday Time: 6:00-8:30 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Brooklynn Chandler Willy Cost: $49 BASICS OF SELLING ON eBay 15SP-189 Learn the “Basics of Selling on eBay”. This course includes instruction on how to create your eBay and PayPal accounts, determine market value, calculate listing and selling fees, listing your item, shipping and leaving feedback. Student Guide (optional) is available at an additional cost. Education Specialist is trained by eBay. Session A: Jan. 20-Feb. 3 - Tuesdays | 3 wks Session B: April 7-21 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Sandra Cuellar Cost: $110 COUPONING 101 15SP-190 Ever wanted to coupon but thought it was too much work? Learn the basics, lingo, and how to find the deals! Everyone knows about coupons and how to use them, but not everyone knows how to use them effectively. In this two hour course, participants will learn how to maximize their savings and use coupons to shop for FREE. In addition, participants will learn how to find coupon savings and deals online and in stores. Several tips and tricks for “frugalizing” your pets and home will also be discussed. Participants need to have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet to fully benefit from this class. Objectives- Participants will be able to: 1.Cut their grocery bill by at least half (within two months of taking this class) 2.Use couponing vocabulary 3.Read a blog list of grocery and drug store deals 4.Create an effective shopping list 5.Understand stockpiling 6.Effectively organize coupons 7.Use coupons to obtain items for free 8. Write companies for more FREEBIES • Jan. 20 - Tuesday | 1 class • Feb. 17 - Tuesday | 1 class • March 24 - Tuesday | 1 class • April 28 - Tuesday | 1 class Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Mandi Jakubowski Cost: $20 Supply fee: $5 (paid to instructor at class) MEDICARE MONEY SAVING TIPS 15SP-191 If you are confused by all the choices you make when you first become eligible for Medicare or if you feel like you are paying too much for your coverage then you will find this class to be a wealth of information. You will find a more detailed description of this class if you go onto the Comal ISD website. Session A: • Feb. 19 - Thursday | 1 class Place: Bill Brown Session B: • March 26 - Thursday | 1 class Place: AC-MECHS Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Instructor: John Young Cost: $10 Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register. If there are not enough registrations by 2 days prior to a start date, the course will be cancelled. REGISTER EARLY! 10 - Community Education Spring 2015 SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING 15SP-192 We will address the following Questions: Will Social Security be there for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits? We’ll also review: How your benefit will be affected by the age at which you apply • How cost of living?adjustments, or COLAs, affect benefits • How spousal benefits work • How survivor benefits work • How divorced?spouse benefits work • How working affects benefits • How benefits affect taxes • What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs. • March 10 | Tuesday | 1 class Place: Brown Elementary • March 12 | Thursday | 1 class Place: AC-MECHS Time: 6:00-7:30 PM Instructor: Sal Cadena Cost: $25 HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE 15SP-193 Come learn what the new regulations are, including the newest program, HECM for Purchase. Texans voted and approved this new type of mortgage that allows you to downsize or relocate to a new home with no monthly payments. Great information for Realtors, too! • Feb. 3 - Tuesday | 1 class • March 10 - Tuesday | 1 class Place: Bill Brown Elementary • Feb. 19 - Thursday | 1 class • March 26 - Thursday | 1 class Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Carrie Mauthe; Loan Officer/Reverse Mortgage Specialist NMLS# 273879 Cost: $10 HOW TO SHOP FOR A FUNERAL 15SP-194 Today’s consumers spend two years purchasing their first home, five months shopping for a new car and two months looking for a refrigerator or television set, yet they rarely shop for a funeral. You can purchase a Basic Cremation in SanAntonio for $999.00 or $5,000.00. This presentation spurs people to have a plan and discuss that plan with family. Subway sandwiches will be served. Session A: Feb.26 - Thursday | 1 class Place: AC-MECHS Session B: March 26 - Thursday | 1 class Place: Bill Brown Elementary Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Bill Bischoff-a Retired Air Force Chaplain of FuneralCaring USA Cost: $10 HOME SELLING PROCESS DEMYSTIFIED 15SP-195 Thinking about selling your home but don’t know where to start? This is the course for you. Penny Pereboom is a licensed real estate agent that wants home owners to know what to expect from their agent when they choose one to list their home. Learn how an agent should be helping you determine the right price to get your home sold, market your property in the best light, prepare your home for viewing, and guide you through the negotiations. At the end of the class, students will be eligible for an individual FREE comparative market analysis and consultation. • Jan. 29 - Thursday | 1 class • Feb. 10 - Tuesday | 1 class • April 26 - Thursday | 1 class Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Penny Pereboom Cost: $10 HOME BUYING PROCESS DEMYSTIFIED 15SP-196 Ready to buy a home but don’t know where to start? Not sure if you would even qualify? Whether you are ready to buy your first home or you are just thinking about it and would like to know more about the process, this class is for you. Learn how to obtain financing, what to look for in a lender, how to search for a home, what to look for in a real estate agent and what the process involves from submitting an offer to closing and funding your new home. • Feb. 12 - Thursday | 1 class • March 10 - Tuesday | 1 class • April 16 - Thursday | 1 class Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: Penny Pereboom Cost: $10 GETTING PAID TO TALK 15SP-197 Take a realistic and entertaining look at the positive and negative components of building success as a voice actor. David will discuss both the creative and business aspects of the field. In addition to having the opportunity to hear voice acting demos from working professionals, each student will have the opportunity to record a real script under the direction of our producer right there in the class. • Feb. 3 - Tuesday | 1 class Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM Place: AC-MECHS Instructor: David Rodwell Cost: $35 SEWING/ QUILTING QUILTING BEGINNERS DESIGN AND MORE 15SP-199 Learn fabric selection, use of a rotary cutter, piecing your fabric, quilting your layers and finishing. Bring your proof of payment for the class to The Quilt Haus before your first class starts to get your supply list. Sewing machine required and homework is involved. • Feb. 15, 22 • March 1,8,22,29 Sundays - 6 wks Time: 1:30-4:30PM Place: The Quilt Haus 830-620-1392 (651 N Business 35, Market Place) Instructor: Judy Borger Cost: $120 QUILTING BEGINNERS DANCING STARS 15SP-200 Creating this charming lap size quilt will get you started on your quilting path. The quilt is made with pre-cut strips, or jelly rolls. Students will learn straight line sewing, rotary cutting skills, and precise pressing. Students will leave class with a finished quilt top and enough knowledge to start their next quilt. Supplies: A sewing machine, Dancing Stars pattern, sewing supplies, scissors, pins, thread, etc, rotary cutter and ruler, and fabric as required in pattern. Session A: • Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3,10 | Tuesdays | 4 wks Session B: • April 21, 2, May 5,12 | Tuesdays | 4 wks Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 830-620-1392 (651 N Business 35, Market Place) Instructor: Shirley Ginn Cost: $120 QUILT A SEASONAL TABLE RUNNER- BEGINNERS 15SP-201 Kits are available for purchase - $30 or come in and let us help you with your fabric selection. This class teaches you the proper use of a rotary cutter, piecing your fabric, quilting your layers and finishing. Bring your proof of payment for the class to The Quilt Haus before your first class starts to get your supply list. Sewing machine required. Bring a sack lunch on the first day of class. • Feb. 17 & Feb. 24 | Tuesdays | 2 classes Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Place: The Quilt Haus (651 N Business 35, Market Place) Instructor: Judy Borger Cost: $75 www.comalisd.org/community_education CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 FUN FOR KIDS SEWING (BEGINNER CLASSES FOR KIDS & TEENS) PILLOW TALK 15SP-202 Learn to make a fun, unique, personal standard size pillow case! Once you know how, the possibilities are really endless! Plan to bring your sewing machine and some basic sewing tools and supplies to make your very own pillow case. You will need ¾ yd of the main fabric, ¼ yd of a coordinating fabric for the flange and a 2-3 inch piece for the band. The class is two hours long and you leave with a finished pillow case and skills to make gifts for a lifetime. • March 17 - Tuesday | 1 class Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Laura Wooldrige Cost: $20 JOURNAL COVER 15SP-203 This class will teach you how to make a cover for a standard size composition book. In two hours, you will complete a fabric cover and gain the skills to customize covers any way you would like. Students are asked to bring their own sewing machine and basic sewing tools and supplies. Fabric requirements are two fat quarters but feel free to bring scraps of other fabrics if you want. • March 17 - Tuesday | 1 class Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Laura Wooldrige Cost: $20 DRAWSTRING BAG 15SP-204 This quick project has so many uses! With two fat quarters, some ribbon and basic sewing skills, you can make a drawstring bag with unlimited potential. Unique, quick and wonderfully cute, this is a pattern you will make over and over. Bring your sewing machine and basic tools and supplies and plan to leave with your finished product. • March 19 - Thursday | 1 class Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Laura Wooldrige Cost: $20 FABRIC BASKET 15SP-205 This is a quick quilted basket that you can personalize in so many ways. Making one is just the beginning! The possibilities are pretty much endless once you have the basic construction mastered. You will leave the two hour class with your finished project. Supplies for the basket are two fat quarters, 4 coordinating buttons and a 20”X20” piece of batting along with your sewing machine and basic sewing tools and supplies. • March 19 - Thursday| 1 class Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Laura Wooldrige Cost: $20 FUN AND EASY POCKET APRON 15SP-206 Interesting in learning to sew but not sure how to get started? Well this is the class for you! In this entry level class students will learn basic cutting and sewing skills while making a functional apron. Make one for everyone in the family. Sewing machine required. Come by the Quilt Haus and buy your class supplies. • March 25 - Wednesday | 1 class Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Krista Buegler Cost: $25 PAJAMA PANTS 15SP-207 Everyone loves a comfy pair of sleeping pants! Customize yours with some cute fabric! This is an entry level sewing class. You will learn how to cut out a pattern, sew a seam, put in a hem, and make a ruffle! You will want to make more than one pair! A sewing machine is required for this class. • March 22 - Sunday | 1 class Time: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Krista Buegler Cost: $35 Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register. If there are not enough registrations by 2 days prior to a start date, the course will be cancelled. Register Early! www.comalisd.org/community_education FRIDAY NITE LIVE! KIDS NIGHT OUT! PARENTS NIGHT OFF! GRADES K - 5TH 15SP-224 Friday Nite Live provides fun, safe, supervised events for kids and a well-deserved night off for parents. Each event incorporates a different theme and includes sports, games, contests, crafts, face painting, music, a live DJ and so much fun! Parents can have peace of mind, knowing their children are having a blast in a safe and secure environment. A uniformed police officer is assigned to each event plus trained staff to facilitate the activities. Children must be signed in and signed out from each event. Concessions are available for an additional charge and include pizza, sports drinks, soda, chips, applesauce, fruit snacks, pickles, candy and glow novelty items. • Jan. 16-May 29 | Friday (does not meet on school holidays) Time: 7:00-10:30 PM Place: Indian Springs 25751 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio 78261 Instructor: Friday Nite Live Cost: $12 2 ways to register: online at www.FNLSA.com or at the door W.O.W. ZOOM! PHYSICS CAMP 15SP-225 Worlds of Wonder proudly presents this exciting Physics camp to students age 6-12. In this camp, the students will learn about physics and the laws of motion. Children will consider force, gravity, weight distribution and design as they build different vehicles each day to race. Each student will have their own Zoom kit to build kit designs as well as their own custom builds. The students will be divided up into 3 teams, and will compete in daily races to test the laws of motion on their unique designs. Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds ofWonder) Certificate of Completion. This is an exciting camp for BOTH boys and girls. Specht • Jan. 19-Feb. 23 - Mondays | 5 wks (no class Feb. 16) Kinder Ranch • Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - Tuesdays | 5 wks Timberwood Park • Jan. 21-Feb. 18 - Wednesdays | 5 wks Indian Springs • Jan. 22-Feb. 19 - Thursdays | 5 wks Time: 2:45-4:00 PM Instructor: Donna Twilla, The Whole Child Learning Company Cost: $75 W.O.W ROCKS! GEOLOGY CAMP 15SP-226 This camp will teach students, 6-12 years, about Geology and Earth Science. With hands on exploration, students will learn the difference between crystals, geodes, gems, agates, fossils, volcanic rock and more. Your student will have a new appreciation for rocks and minerals as they examine them with a microscope, on a light table and when sliced. Stalagmites and Stalactites will be studied and a trip to Wonder World would be a perfect conclusion to this camp! Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. Specht • March 2-April 6 - Mondays | 5 wks (no class March 16) Kinder Ranch • March 3-April 7 |-Tuesdays | 5 wks (no class March 17) Timberwood Park • March 4-April 8 - Wednesdays | 5 wks (no class March 18) Indian Springs • March 5-April 9 - Thursdays | 5 wks (no class March 19) Time: 2:45-4:00 PM Instructor: Donna Twilla, The Whole Child Learning Company Cost: $75 W.O.W. ARTE’ EN ESPANOL! ART & CULTURE CAMP 15SP-227 Students, 6-12 years, will gain a new appreciation for Spanish / Mexican Culture while crafting traditional Art. The creations include: Mexican Folk Art, Papel Picado, Fiesta Flowers, Cascarones, Paper Molas, Huichol Indian Bead-work, Guatemalan Animal Carvings, and Talavera Tiles. Students will also be given some instruction in drawing so they can create their own Folk Art. Held each Spring during San Antonio’s Fiesta Celebration and Cinco De Mayo, this camp is full of celebration and fun, with daily Mexican food snacks and Spanish Language thrown in, this class is sure to be a blast to BOTH boys and girls. Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. Specht • April 20-May 18 |-Mondays | 5 wks Kinder Ranch • April 21-May 19 |-Tuesdays | 5 wks Timberwood Park • April 22-May 20 |-Wednesdays | 5 wks Indian Springs • April 23-May 21 |-Thursdays | 5 wks Time: 2:45-4:00 PM Instructor: Donna Twilla, The Whole Child Learning Company Cost: $75 KIDS ON PIANO 15SP-228 Kids on Piano offers an introductory course designed for students age 4 and older. The lessons are fun and packed with activities. Not only will your child learn to play the piano, but experience music through movement and games. Classes usually consist of 3 students who are similar in age. All students are actively engaged the entire lesson. Continuous monthly sessions are offered. New classes will be formed as needed. It is not necessary to have a keyboard instrument to begin lessons. Please register for class and instructor will call you for the time. Classes held every 30 minutes starting at 3:00 PM going through 6:00 PM. Session A: • Jan. 20-Feb. 10 - Tuesdays | 4 wks Session B: • Feb. 17-March 10 - Tuesdays | 4 wks Session C: • March 24-April 14 - Tuesdays | 4 wks Session D: • April 21-May 12 - Tuesdays | 4 wks Place: Hoffmann Lane Instructor: Barbara Reuter Cost: $60, Supply Fee: $10 (paid to instructor at 1st class,each session) Book Fee: $25 (paid to instructor once) GED Church Hill Portables 1298 Church Hill Dr. Day and Evening Classes Offered Check our website for schedule www.comalisd.org/ adult-education For further information call (830) 221-2057 ESL Church Hill Portables 1298 Church Hill Dr. Day and Evening Classes Offered Check our website for schedule www.comalisd.org/ adult-education For further information call (830) 221-2057 Find a copy of Comal ISD Community Education online at www.comalisd.org/ community_education Community Education Spring 2015 - 11 CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 FUN FOR KIDS KINDERDANCE (Ages 3-5) 15SP-229 This is a planned developmental dance/movement and fitness program taught in 3 levels, stressing the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Motor Skills and Creative Dance that blends in educational concepts. Age appropriate music and dances will be taught. Session A: Kinder Ranch: Jan. 12-Feb. 23 Mondays | 6 wks (no class Feb. 16) Indian Springs: Jan. 20-Feb. 24 Tuesdays | 6 wks Hoffmann Lane: Jan. 21-Feb. 25 Wednesdays | 6 wks Garden Ridge: Jan. 22-Feb. 26 Thursdays | 6 wks Cost: $75 Session B: Kinder Ranch: March 2-April 13 Mondays | 6 wks (no class March 16) Indian Springs: March 3-April 14 Tuesdays | 6 wks (no class March 17) Hoffmann Lane: March 4-April 15 Wednesdays | 6 wks (no class March 18) Garden Ridge: March 5-April 16 Thursdays | 6 weeks (no class March 19) Cost: $75 Session C: Kinder Ranch • April 20-May 18 | Mondays | 5 wks Indian Springs • April 21-May 19 | Tuesdays | 5 wks Hoffmann Lane • April 22-May 20 | Wednesdays | 5 wks Garden Ridge • April 23-May 21 | Thursdays | 5 wks Cost: $63 Time: 4:00-4:45 PM Instructor: Jennifer Reid KINDERCOMBO K-5th grades 15SP-230 This is a planned developmental dance program stressing the basics of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz skills. Age appropriate music and dances will be taught. Session A: Kinder Ranch • Jan. 12-Feb. 23 |Mondays | 6 wks (no class Feb. 16) Indian Springs • Jan. 20-Feb. 24 | Tuesdays | 6 wks Hoffmann Lane • Jan. 21-Feb. 25 | Wednesdays | 6 wks Garden Ridge • Jan. 22-Feb. 26 | Thursdays | 6 wks Cost: $75 Session B: Kinder Ranch: March 2-April 13 Mondays | 6 wks (no class March 16) Indian Springs: March 3-April 14 Tuesdays | 6 wks (no class March 17) Hoffmann Lane: March 4-April 15 Wednesdays | 6 wks (no class March 18) 15SP-230 (cont.) Garden Ridge: March 5-April 16 Thursdays | 6 wks (no class March 19) Cost: $75 Session C: Kinder Ranch • April 20-May 18 - Mondays | 5 wks Indian Springs • April 21-May 19 - Tuesdays | 5 wks Hoffmann Lane • April 22-May 20 - Wednesdays | 5 wks Garden Ridge • April 23-May 21 - Thursdays | 5 wks Cost: $63 Time: 3:00-3:45 PM Instructor: Jennifer Reid “Art Time” FOR BOYS & GIRLS 15SP-231 Art Time program develops creative thinking through Art. Each class includes a warm-up exercise and an art project using a variety of materials such as soft/oil pastels, paint, foil, rice paper, watercolors, clay and much more. 6 Day Session Rebecca Creek • Jan. 20-27 - Tuesday-Tuesday | 6 days Startzville • Jan. 28-Feb. 9 - Wed.-Monday | 6 days (no class Jan. 30, Feb. 4, Feb. 6) Rahe Bulverde • Feb. 10-19 - Wed.-Thursday | 6 days (no class Feb. 13, 16) Session A: Timberwood Park • Jan. 30-March 13 - Fridays | 6 wks (no class Feb. 13) Specht • Feb. 23-April 6 - Mondays | 6 wks Bill Brown • Feb. 24-April 7 - Tuesdays | 6 wks Hoffmann Lane • Feb. 25-April 8 - Wednesdays | 6 wks Indian Springs • Feb. 26-April 9 - Thursdays | 6 wks Session B: Timberwood Park • March 27-May 15 - Fridays | 6 wks (no class April 3) Specht • April 13-May 18 - Mondays | 6 wks Bill Brown • April 14-May 19 - Tuesdays | 6 wks Hoffmann Lane • April 15-May 20 - Wednesdays | 6 wks Indian Springs • April 16-May 21 | Thursdays | 6 wks Time: 2:50-4:05 PM Instructor: Liliya Colston Cost: $67 Supply fee: $37 (paid to instructor) 12 - Community Education Spring 2015 ART STARZ 15SP-232 The FUN will never end when students create their own original artwork as they study famous artists from the past and present. A few techniques offered in our lessons include drawing, sculpture, watercolor, and pastels just to name a few. All supplies are of professional quality. Ages: 6-12 years • Jan. 19-April 20 - Mondays | 12 wks (no class Feb. 16 or March 16) Place: Garden Ridge • Jan. 20-April 14 - Tuesdays | 12 wks (no class March 17) Place: Kinder Ranch Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Instructor: My Art Starz Cost: $120 Supply fee: $50 (paid to instructor) ENGINEERING FUNdamentals! 15SP-233 Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level. Garden Ridge • Jan. 20-March 10 - Tuesdays | 8 wks Hoffmann Lane • Jan. 22-March 12 - Thursdays | 8 wks Time: 2:50-4:20 PM Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Cost: $180 ENGINEERING FUNdamentals: MINECRAFT BUILD 15SP-234 Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO®! Build a motorized walking Creeper, a terrifying Ghast, and a motorized Minecart! This project-based camp, designed by Play-Well instructors, combines the basic format of our core engineering-themed programs based on the world of Minecraft. Students will explore real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while building their favorite Minecraft objects. Rebecca Creek • Jan. 20-March 10 - Tuesdays | 8 wks Bill Brown • Jan. 22-March 12 - Thursdays | 8 wks Time: 2:50-4:20 PM Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Cost: $180 MAD SCIENCE 15SP-235 Mad Science is offering an awesome five week session that will include the following Morphin’ Molecules topics: Chemystery, P.H. Phactor, Junior Reactors, Dry Ice Capades and Harnessing Heat. Join the fun and become a junior “Mad Scientist”. Timberwood Park • Feb. 23-March 30 Mondays | 5 wks (no class March 16) Specht • Feb. 24-March 31 Tuesdays | 5 wks (no class March 17) Indian Springs • Feb. 25-April 1 Wednesdays | 5 wks (no class March 18) Garden Ridge • Feb. 26-April 2 Thursdays | 5 wks (no class March 19) Time: 2:50-4:05 PM Instructor: Mad Science Cost: $99 FIRST SERVE TENNIS 15SP-236 This is a beginner tennis class for 2-5 graders. Class will include working on eye-hand coordination, footwork, and basic tennis skills. Racquets and balls will be provided; all you need is your tennis shoes. Johnson Ranch • Jan. 19-Feb. 9 - Mondays | 4 wks Timberwood Park • Jan. 20-Feb. 10 - Tuesdays | 4 wks Arlon Seay • Jan. 21-Feb. 11 - Wednesdays | 4 wks Specht • Jan. 22-Feb. 12 - Thursdays | 4 wks Startzville • Feb. 23-March 23 - Mondays | 4 wks (no class March 16) Indian Springs • Feb. 17-March 10 - Tuesdays | 4 wks Rahe Bulverde • Feb. 18-March 11- Wednesdays | 4 wks Kinder Ranch • Feb. 19-March 12 - Thursdays | 4 wks Rebecca Creek • March 24-April 14 - Tuesdays | 4 wks Bill Brown • March 25-April 15 - Wednesdays | 4 wks Time: 3:00-3:50 PM Instructor: Erinn Murray Cost: $60 FRIDAY NITE LIVE! KIDS NIGHT OUT! PARENTS NIGHT OFF! GRADES K - 5TH Starting Jan. 16th at ISES TRAVELING ART 15SP-237 Session I - All About Animals • Jan. 22-Feb. 12 - Thursdays | 4 classes Students will choose their favorite animal and we will learn drawing techniques, how to make texture and how to turn our drawing into a beautiful acrylic painting. Session II - Using Our Imaginations • March 26-April 16 - Thursdays | 4 wks Students will learn about, create their our own story and main character with an illustrated story board. We will then bring our characters to life as a figurine made with polymer clay! Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Place: Traveling Art Studio 2351 Gruene Lake Dr Suite B Instructor: Ashley Martinez Cost: $40 Supply fee: $15 (paid to instructor) DRAMA KIDS PIRATE JOE (AGES 5-8) 15SP-238 We are now Casting for Spring Plays. Kids will have tons of fun and develop important confidence-building skills that they can use for the final Spring Performance. Indian Springs • Jan. 12-April 13 - Mondays | 12 wks (no class Feb. 16 or March 16) Timberwood Park • Jan. 13-April 7 - Tuesdays | 12 wks (no class March 17) Garden Ridge • Jan. 14-April 8 - Wednesdays | 12 wks (no class March 18) Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Instructor: Drama Kids-Sandy Detamore Cost: $156 Reg. fee: $20 (paid to Drama Kids) DRAMA KIDS-BIG MYSTERY AT THE BIG TOP (AGES-8-12) 15SP-239 We are now Casting for Spring Plays. Kids will have tons of fun and develop important confidence-building skills that they can use for the final Spring Performance. Indian Springs • Jan. 12-April 13 - Mondays | 12 wks (no class Feb. 16 or March 16) Timberwood Park • Jan. 13-April 7 - Tuesdays | 12 wks (no class March 17) Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Garden Ridge • Jan. 14-April 8 - Wednesdays | 12 wks (no class March 18) Indian Springs • Jan. 16-April 17 - Fridays | 12 wks (no class March 20 or April 3) Time: 4:15-5:15 PM Instructor: Drama Kids-Sandy Detamore Cost: $156, Registration fee: $20 (paid to Drama Kids) www.comalisd.org/community_education www.comalisd.org/community_education Community Education Spring 2015 - 13 CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 FUN FOR KIDS GOLF IN SCHOOLS 15SP-240 Golf for Life is a comprehensive program that teaches skills for golf and skills for life. Students receive in-depth training in golf fundamentals, as well as developing critical traits like teamwork, goal-setting, and striving for their personal best. Our highly-developed, four-tiered curriculum is designed to make learning golf fun for every child! Students who have taken this class previously will be challenged as they move up to new levels. (K - 5th Grade) Session A: Bill Brown • Jan. 19-Feb. 23 Mondays | 5 wks (no class Feb. 16) Rahe Bulverde • Jan. 19-Feb. 23 Mondays | 5 wks (no class Feb. 16) Timberwood Park • Jan. 22-Feb. 19 Thursday | 5 wks Rebecca Creek• Jan. 21-Feb. 18 Wednesday | 5 wks Indian Springs • Jan. 20-Feb. 17 Tuesday | 5 wks Arlon Seay • Jan. 21-Feb. 18 Wednesdays | 5 wks Johnson Ranch • Jan. 22-Feb. 19 Thursdays | 5 wks Specht• Jan. 20-Feb. 17 Tuesday | 5 wks Garden Ridge • Jan. 23-Feb. 27 Fridays | 5 wks (no class Feb. 13) Session B: Bill Brown • March 23-April 20 Mondays| 5 wks Rahe Bulverde • March 23-April 20 Mondays | 5 wks Timberwood Park • March 26-April 23 Thursday | 5 wks Rebecca Creek • March 25-April 22 Wednesday | 5 wks Indian Springs • March 24-April 21 Tuesday | 5 wks Arlon Seay • March 25-April 22 Wednesdays | 5 wks Johnson Ranch • March 26-April 23 Thursdays | 5 wks Specht• March 24-April 21 Tuesday | 5 wks Garden Ridge • March 27-May 1 Fridays | 5 wks (no class April 3) Time: 2:50 - 4:05 PM Instructor: Golf in Schools Cost: $100 GYMNASTICS (AGES 5-7) 15SP-241 We offer a 55 minute all aroundgymnastics class for Girls & Boys Ages 5-7 years old. Utilizing all the equipment: Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, Trampoline and Pit. • Feb. 7-28 | Saturdays | 4 wks Place: J&R Gymnastics 1437 S. Walnut New Braunfels, TX Time: 9:00-9:55 AM Cost: $68 GYMNASTICS (AGES8 & UP) 15SP-242 We offer a 55 minute class of all around gymnastics, utilizing the Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, Trampoline and Pit. • Feb. 7-28 | Saturdays | 4 wks Place: J&R Gymnastics 1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX Time: 10:00-10:55 AM Cost: $68 CHEER/FLIP FLOP (Ages 5-8) 15SP-243 Would you like to be a cheerleader or at least want to give it a try? Then join our Cheer/Flip Flop class and learn the fundamentals of cheers, chants, jumps, stunting and tumbling. • Feb. 7-28 | Saturdays | 4 wks Place: J&R Gymnastics 1437 S. Walnut New Braunfels, TX Time: 11:00-11:55 AM Cost: $68 BALLET & TAP COMBO (Ages 6 & up) 15SP-244 Join our 55 minute Ballet & Tap Combo Class. • Feb. 3-24 | Tuesdays | 4 wks Place: J&R Gymnastics 1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX Time: 4:15-5:10 PM Cost: $68 TAEKWONDO (Ages 5-10) 15SP-245 Learn self defense while also increasing self confidence, enhancing agility and improving self discipline. Come discover the amazing experience traditional Taekwondo has to offer. • Feb. 3-24 | Tuesdays | 4 wks Place: J&R Gymnastics 1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX Time: 5:45-6:40 PM Cost: $46 BASKETBALL (TOT-Teams of Tomorrow) 15SP-246 Students learn fancy dribbling and ball handling skills, plus challenging ball handling routines during our 12 week TOT Basketball Program. No sitting on the bench in TOT; everyone has their own ball and there is 100% participation! Session A: Freiheit: Tiny TOT (K-1st) • Jan. 22-Feb. 26 - Thursdays | 6 wks Time: 3:00-3:45 PM Freiheit : Basic TOT (2nd-5th) • Jan. 23-Feb. 27 - Fridays | 6 wks No class Feb. 13, will be Feb. 11 Garden Ridge: Basic TOT (2nd-5th) • Jan. 20-Feb. 24 | Tuesdays | 6 wks 14 - Community Education Spring 2015 15SP-246 (cont.) Oak Creek: Basic TOT (2nd-5th) • Jan. 20-Feb. 24 | Tuesdays | 6 wks Session B: Freiheit: Tiny TOT (K-1 grade) • March 5-April 16 | Thursdays | 6 wks (No classes March 19) Time: 3:00-3:45 PM Freiheit: Basic TOT (2nd-5th) • March 6-April 17 | Fridays | 6 wks (No class March 20) No class April 3, class will be April 8 Garden Ridge: Basic TOT (2nd-5th) • March 3-April 14 | Tuesdays | 6 wks (no class March 17) Oak Creek: Basic TOT (2nd-5th) • March 3-April 14 | Tuesdays | 6 wks (no class March 17) Time: 3:00-3:45 PM Cost: $70 Instructor: Dana Elliot Material fee: $35 (paid to instructor at 1st class, includes basketball, t-shirt, medal & tournament pin, paid only once) INSPIRED DANCE 15SP-247 Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore a variety of dance styles with classes that will get your child moving! Students will learn ballet, jazz and hip-hop techniques and movements while building self-confidence and learning new dance skills. Get a dance studio experience at your school. Performance opportunities are available. Ages 4-6 yrs-4:30-5:30 pm Ages 7-9 yrs-5:30-6:30 pm Ages 10-14 yrs-6:30-7:30 pm • January 6-27 - Tuesdays | 4 wks • February 3-24 - Tuesdays | 4 wks • March 3-31 - Tuesdays | 4 wks (no class March 17) • April 7-28 - Tuesdays |4 wks • May 5-26 - Tuesdays | 4 wks Place: Specht Instructor: Amanda Godfrey Cost: $40 per session NOW HIRING Comal Independent School District’s School Age Child Care Needs staff to work from 2:15 to 6:15pm Monday through Friday Contact Monica Villegas (830) 221-2667 LEARN TO DRAW WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS 15SP-248 Drawing is the fundamental skill of the visual arts that can - and should - be learned by all children. Young Rembrandts teaches the drawing skills children need while developing learning skills that give children an academic advantage. This program offers innovative guided instruction with topics that kids love and relate to. Not only hands-on and visual, it’s simply fun! Session A: Johnson Ranch • Jan. 19-March 2 | Mondays | 6 wks (no class Feb. 16) Mountain Valley ES • Jan. 20-Feb. 24 | Tuesdays | 6 wks Arlon Seay • Jan. 21-Feb. 25 | Wednesdays | 6 wks Clear Spring • Jan. 22-Feb. 26 | Thursdays | 6 wks Rebecca Creek • Jan. 22-Feb. 26 | Thursdays | 6 wks Session B: Johnson Ranch • March 9-April 20 | Mondays |6 wks (no class March 16) Mountain Valley ES • March 3-April 14 | Tuesdays | 6 wks (no class March 17) Arlon Seay • March 4-April 15 | Wednesdays | 6 wks (no class March 18) 15SP-248 (cont.) Clear Spring • March 5-April 16 | Thursdays | 6 wks (no class March 19) Rebecca Creek • March 5-April 16 | Thursdays | 6 wks (no class March 19) Session C: Johnson Ranch • April 27-May 18 | Mondays | 4 wks Cost: $48 Mountain Valley ES • April 21-May 26 | Tuesdays | 6 wks Arlon Seay • April 22-May 27 | Wednesdays | 6 wks Clear Spring • April 23-May 28 | Thursdays | 6 wks Rebecca Creek • April 23-May 28 | Thursdays | 6 wks Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Instructor: Graciela Portilla Cost: $72 FOR TEENS CATALYST PREP SAT BOOTCAMP 15SP-259 In just two-days, come learn everything you need to know to outsmart the SAT from the only prep company whose curriculum developers have earnedmultiple perfect scores (2400) on the test. With Catalyst’s SAT Bootcamp, you’ll arm yourself with a strategy for every type of question guaranteed to be on the exam, learn how to avoid the most common traps, and discover how to compose a perfect- score essay - no matter what question is asked! Bootcamp is a momentumbuilding weekend seminar that givesstudents not only the insights and confidence they need the day of the test, but also Catalyst’s self- study materials for sustained practice right up to the SAT itself. SAT Bootcamp • Jan. 15 & 17| Thursday & Saturday | 2 classes Time: Jan. 15 | 4:45-7:45 PM Time: Jan. 17 | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Place: Smithson Valley High School Cost: $175 Instructor: Kaitlin Brangan ACT Bootcamp 15SP-260 The Catalyst ACT Bootcamp is a momentum-boosting seminar that arms students with go-to strategies for every question they’ll face on the day of the test. Topics include how to: *Spot hidden clues that instantly reveal ideas in long ACT Reading passages *Highlight key information in seemingly confusing ACT Science passages *Shortcut ACT math questions that stump more than 90% of test-takers *Crack the 10 types of English questions guaranteed to be on the ACT. • April 9 & 11 Thursday & Saturday | 2 classes Time: April 9, 4:45-7:45 PM Time: April 11, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Place: Canyon Lake High School Cost: $175 Instructor: Kaitlin Brangan www.comalisd.org/community_education CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPRING CLASSES 2015 FUN FOR KIDS TGA PREMIER JUNIOR GOLF 15SP-249 Our goal is to give every child theopportunity to learn the game of golf in a safe and fun atmosphere. We look to build your child’s character through academic and character development lessons whileteaching them the fundamentals of golf on your school’s campus. Best of all, we provide all the equipment and training materials so children of all skill levels have the chance to come out and tee it up with TGA! Session A Garden Ridge • Feb. 2-March 9 | Mondays | 5 wks (no class Feb. 16) Hoffmann Lane • Feb. 3-March 3| Tuesdays | 5 wks Timberwood Park • Feb. 4-March 4 | Wednesdays | 5 wks Rebecca Creek • Feb. 5-March 5 | Thursdays | 5 wks Mountain Valley ES • Feb. 6-March 13 | Fridays | 5 wks Session B Garden Ridge • April 13-May 11 | Mondays | 5 wks Hoffmann Lane • April 14-May 12 | Tuesdays | 5 wks 15SP-249 (cont.) Timberwood Park • April 15-May 13 | Wednesdays | 5 wks Rebecca Creek • April 16-May 14 | Thursdays | 5 wks Mountain Valley ES • April 17-May 15 | Fridays | 5 wks Time: 2:50-4:05 PM Instructor: TGA Premier Junior Golf Cost: $99 ALL STAR CHEER & TUMBLING 15SP-250 Class fundamentals include: cheers/chants, jumps, basic tumbling, & high energy spirit dances! Children will learn the importance of teamwork, positive attitude, energy and hard work! Don’t forget that all of our Cheerleaders will perform in our “PEP RALLY” at the end of season! Hoffmann Lane • Jan. 22-May 21 | Thursday | 17 wks (no class March 19) Clear Spring • Jan. 22-May 21 |Thursdas | 17 wks (no class March 19) Time: 2:45-3:45PM Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Cost: $195 www.comalisd.org/community_education DRIVER’S EDUCATION ALL STAR SPORTS 15SP-251 Not sure which sport your child will like? Now you don’t have to choose! Our All Star Athlete will develop talent in a variety of TEAM, RECREATIONAL & INDIVIDUAL sports! Program incorporates a wide range of drills/skillsdesigned to build sportsmanship, teamwork, & confidence. Sports vary by season, including: football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball & more! Clear Spring • Jan. 20-May 19 | Tuesday | 17 wks (no class March 17) Cost: $185 Hoffmann Lane • Jan. 23-May 29 |Fridays | 15 wks (no class Feb. 13, March 20, April 3, & May 22) Cost: $165 Time: 2:45-3:45PM Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASSROOM PART ONLY (Age 14) 15SP-261 This class offers the instruction that is required by Texas state laws. Students receive 14 hours of in the vehicle instruction and 32 hours of classroom instruction. Students may take the classroom part of Driver’s Ed at the age of 14, they will have to be 15 to take the driving part of driver’s ed. Information forms will be in the main office at all middle schools and the Community Education Office. Classes are three weeks and one day. Class size is limited, so pre-register early. Classes will be at the High Schools. Register by calling Central Park Driving School at 210-344-4351. Classes will be held at each High School, Instructor: Central Park Driving School Cost: $329 registration (No discounts) DRIVER’S EDUCATION 15SP-262 This class offers the instruction that is required by Texas state laws. Students receive 14 hours of in the vehicle instruction and 32 hours of classroom instruction. Information forms will be in the main office at all high schools and the Community Education Office. Classes are for four weeks. Class size is limited, so pre-register early. Register by callingCentral Park Driving School at 210-344-4351. • 1st Class begins January 12 • 2nd Class begins February 17 • 3rd Class begins March 30 • 4th Class begins May 4 • 5th Class begins June 8 Place: Canyon High School Registration: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 26, April 30, May 4 Canyon Lake High School Registration: Jan. 6, Feb. 10, March 24, April 28, May 2 Smithson Valley High School Registration: Jan. 7, Feb. 11, March 25, April 29, May 3 Parent must attend registration Time: Mon. through Thurs. (some Fri.s) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th class - 4 to 6pm Instructor: Central Park Driving School Cost: $398 registration (No discounts) includes fuel charge Community Education Spring 2015 - 15 16 - Community Education Spring 2015 www.comalisd.org/community_education www.comalisd.org/community_education Community Education Spring 2015 - 17 CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SUMMER CLASSES 2015 S E W I N G / Q U I LT I N G QUILTING BEGINNERS Design & More 15SU-100 A handmade quilt is a treasured item! Learn everything you need to know while completing your own lap size quilt: fabric selection, the latest techniques for cutting & piecing, quilting the layers together and finishing touches. Call (830) 620-1392 for supply list, which you must pick up prior to the first class. Sewing machine required (homework involved). • July 12-Aug. 16 | Mon & Wed | 6 classes Time: 1:30-4:30PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Judy Borger Cost: $120 QUILT A PATRIOTIC TABLE RUNNER- BEGINNERS 15SU-101 Kits are available for purchase - $30 or come in and let us help you with your fabric selection. This class teaches you the proper use of a rotary cutter, piecing your fabric, quilting your layers and finishing. Bring your proof of payment for the class to The Quilt Haus before your first class starts to get your supply list. Sewing machine required. Bring a sack lunch on the first day of class. • June 16 & 23 | Tuesdays | 2 classes Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Judy Borger Cost: $75 SWIMMING PILLOW TALK 15SU-102 Learn to make a fun, unique, personal standard size pillow case! Once you know how, the possibilities are really endless! Plan to bring your sewing machine and some basic sewing tools and supplies to make your very own pillow case. You will need ¾ yd of the main fabric, ¼ yd of a coordinating fabric for the flange and a 2-3 inch piece for the band. The class is two hours long and you leave with a finished pillow case and skills to make gifts for a lifetime. • June 9 | Tuesday | 1 class Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Laura Wooldrige Cost: $20 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS of Comal County, Inc. Helping Kids to Help Themselves Communities in Schools of Comal County, Inc. takes a holistic approach to meeting the needs of students and their families through the following components: H CIS components H Education Enhancement H Counseling & Support Guidance H H Health & Social Services H Pre-Employment/Employment H Enrichment H FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHRIS DOUGLAS (830) 620-4247 VA C AT I O N G E TAW AY S Experience the World-Travel American Comal ISD Community Education has partnered with Collette Vacations to offer wonderful vacation packages to the community. All trips include: land travel, air from & returning to San Antonio, hotel transfers, cancellation waiver & insurance. Spotlight on Paris - Departure Date: May 5, 2015 Spotlight on Dublin - Departure Date: Sept. 23, 2015 Highlights: Eiffel Tower Dinner, Seine River Cruise, Arc de Triomphe, Reims, Paradis Latin Cabaret 7 Days – 7 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners Rate: Double $3,699, Single $4,549 Book early and save $100 Highlights: Irish Night, Famine Ship, Kilmainham Jail, Brazenhead Pub, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Avoca Handweaving Mill 7 Days – 8 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Rate: Double $3,159, Single $3,459, Triple $3,126 • Book early and save $100 Pacific Northwest & California Departure Date: July 12, 2015 Highlights: Seattle, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Portland Spirit Cruise, Newport, Bandon State Natural Area, Redwood National Park, Eureka, Avenue of the Giants, San Francisco 8 Days – 10 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners Rate: Double $2,949, Single $3,599, Triple $2,919 • Book early and save $100 Venice in Winter - Departure Date: Dec. 12, 2015 Highlights: Murano Island*, Basilica San Marco, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, Frari Church, Gondola Workshop, Academy Museum, Jewish Quarter 7 Days – 8 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Rate: Double $3,359, Single $3,759, Triple $3,329 • Book early and save $100 Includes: Land, Air from San Antonio, Hotel Transfers, and Cancellation Waiver & Insurance. For more information concerning these vacations contact: Charlotte Muniz @ 830-221-2177 (Free colorful brochure of complete itinerary available) 18 - Community Education Spring 2015 JOURNAL COVER 15SU-103 This class will teach you how to make a cover for a standard size composition book. In two hours, you will complete a fabric cover and gain the skills to customize covers any way you would like. Students are asked to bring their own sewing machine and basic sewing tools and supplies. Fabric requirements are two fat quarters but feel free to bring scraps of other fabrics if you want. • June 16 | Tuesday | 1 class Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM Place: The Quilt Haus 651 N Business 35, Market Place Instructor: Laura Wooldrige Cost: $20 OPEN FAMILY SWIM/ FITNESS SWIM 15SU-114 Looking for someplace to swim with your family? Come join us for fun! A parent must stay with all swimmers age 16 and under. Session A: • June 8-July 9 Monday-Thursday | 5 wks CHS Pool: 5:00-8:00 PM CLHS Pool: 8:00-11:00 AM Session B: • July 13-Aug. 13 Monday-Thursday | 5 wks CHS Pool: 5:00-8:00 PM CLHS Pool: 8:00-11:00 AM Cost: $40 per session | Cost per day: $3 (paid at gate, exact change required) FITNESS SWIM 15SU-115 How would you like to increase your overall physical endurance and stamina? What better way to do it than swimming laps in the pool! Come join us for fun and fitness! Session A: • June 8-July 9 Monday-Thursday | 5 wks CHS Pool: 5:00-8:00 PM CLHS Pool: 8:00-11:00 AM Session B: • July 13-Aug. 13 Monday-Thursday | 5 wks CHS Pool: 5:00-8:00 PM CLHS Pool: 8:00-11:00 AM Cost: $40 per session | Cost per day: $3 (paid at gate, exact change required) R E G I S T E R E A R LY SO CLASSES WILL NOT BE CANCELLED Contact: Charlotte Muniz (830) 221-2177 SWIMMING LESSONS 15SU-116 Level 1: Helps students feel comfortable in the water. Ages 3 and up. Enter and exit water safely * Submerge mouth, nose and eyes * Exhale underwater through the mouth and nose. * Open eyes underwater * Pick up submerged object CHS Pool: June 8-18 | 5:45-6:15 PM Monday-Thursday | 8 classes CHS Pool: June 22-July 2 | 5:45-6:15 PM Monday-Thursday | 8 classes CLHS Pool: June 8-18 | 9:00-9:30 AM Monday-Thursday | 8 classes CLHS Pool: June22-July 2 | 9:00-9:30 AM Monday-Thursday | 8 classes Cost: $50 Level 2: Gives students success with fundamental skills. Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side *Exit water safely using ladder or side *Submerge entire head *Blow bubbles submerging head in a rhythmic pattern (bobbing) *Open eyes underwater *Pick up a submerged object in shallow water *Float on front and back. CHS Pool: June 08-18 | 6:15-6:45 PM Monday-Thursday | 8 classes CHS Pool: June 22-July 2 | 6:15-6:45 PM Monday-Thursday | 8 classes CLHS Pool: June 08-18 | 9:30-10:00 AM Monday-Thursday | 8 classes CLHS Pool: June 22-July 2 | 9:00-9:30 AM Monday-Thursday | 8 classes Cost: $50 WATER AEROBICS 15SU-117 Water Aerobics is a fitness workout that incorporates a lot of fun into a full body workout. Classes are taught in shallow water by an instructor that will help you improve your agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required. Session A: June 08-July 1 Mondays & Wednesdays | 8 classes CHS Pool: 6:45-7:45 PM CLHS Pool: 8:00-9:00 AM Session B: July 6-29 Mondays & Wednesdays | 8 classes CHS Pool: 6:45-7:45 PM CLHS Pool: 8:00-9:00 AM Cost: $50 IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER Community Ed Classes will be canceled when Comal ISD is closed for inclement weather. www.comalisd.org/community_education CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SUMMER CLASSES 2015 EXERCISE & SPORTS CHALLENGER SPORTS’ BRITISH SOCCER CAMP 15SU-110 Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country. Hundreds of Challenger coaches each year have helped the company develop one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US. Our experienced staff study the game at all levels and we have identified the key techniques and skills that your players need to work on and master to reach their true potential. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a daily World Cup tournament. Camp 1: Kinder Ranch June 15-19 | Monday-Friday First Kicks: 8:30-9:30AM, $106 Mini Soccer: 8:30-10:00AM, $126 Half Day: 8:30-11:30AM, $176 Camp 2: Hoffmann Lane Aug. 3-7 | Monday-Friday First Kicks: 8:30-9:30AM, $106 Mini Soccer: 8:30-10:00AM, $126 Half Day: 8:30-11:30AM, $176 HILL COUNTRY KARATE (Youth & Adult sessions) 15SU-111 Karate improves self-discipline, coordination, self-respect, and self-confidence. A white martial arts uniform with elastic waistband is required and may be purchased at class for $35. Registration and payment are accepted during the first two weeks of class. We offer family discounts for three or more! For more information contact: Nick or Angel Smith, Co-Directors, at 830-629-6686. • June 9-Aug. 11 | Tuesdays | 10 wks Johnson Ranch Elementary Gym 6:30-8:45 PM Freiheit Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM • June 10-Aug. 12 | Wednesdays | 10 wks Garden Ridge Elementary Gym 6:30-8:30 PM • June 11-Aug. 13 | Thursdays | 10 wks Hoffmann Lane Elementary Gym 6:00-8:00 PM Timberwood Park Elementary Gym 6:30-8:45 PM Time: Junior First Hour Adult Class Second Hour Cost: $60 FUN FOR KIDS ART STARZ PAINT A MASTERPIECE 15SU-125 Kids will have a blast learning to paint in the style of the master artists of the past. They will have a brief encounter with each artist studied and see examples of the work that made them famous. Young artists will work in liquid watercolor, acrylic on canvas or board, chalk pastels and more. You will want to frame these little masterpieces! Garden Ridge • June 22-26 | Monday-Friday Kinder Ranch • July 13-17 | Monday-Friday Time: 12:30-3:00 PM Instructor: My Art Starz Cost: $89.00 Supply Fee: $20.00 (paid to instructor) LEARN TO DRAW WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS ANIMAL CARTOON WORKSHOP 15SU-126 Laugh-out-loud-funny! Mind-bendinglyadorable! Awesome-beyond-belief! These are just some of the words that best describe our Cartoon Animals Workshop. If your child is a fan of cuddly animals and funny cartoons, this drawing workshop is especially tailored for his or her needs. Over the course of five days students will learn how to draw animals of all shapes, sizes and colors. They will learn how to personify ordinary animals transforming them into fully-realized cartoon characters. Hoffmann Lane • June 15-19 | Monday-Friday Johnson Ranch • June 22-26 | Monday-Friday Instructor: Graciela Portilla Time: 1:30-4:00 PM Cost: $95, Supply fee: $12 (paid to instructor) LEARN TO DRAW WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS CARTOONING UNDER THE SEA 15SU-127 Our fish characters will consist of sharks, jelly fish, octopus and others. We will give our fish characters expressions and will place them in fun action scenes. On our final day we will draw a large scene of the coral reef environment, inviting a great opportunity to use a variety of colors and textures. Pencils, markers and Sharpies™ will be used. Hoffmann Lane • July 6-10 | Monday-Friday Johnson Ranch • July 13-17 | Monday-Friday Instructor: Graciela Portilla Time: 1:30-4:00 PM Cost: $95 Supply fee: $12 (paid to instructor) www.comalisd.org/community_education LEARN TO DRAW WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS CARS OF THE SPEEDWAY 15SU-128 Feel the rush and excitement of Young Rembrandts’ “Cars of the Speedway” Summer Art Workshop. Be prepared to experience the thrills of the motor speedway as we illustrate a variety of racing scenes. Realistic stock cars and formula racers will be drawn, as well as a variety of cartoon cars. On the final day of our workshop we will introduce our students to pastel chalks as they create a dynamic scene of a race car in motion. No experience is necessary. Please wear an old shirt or smock to the first day of class. Timberwood Park • July 20-24 | Monday-Friday Freiheit • July 27-31 | Monday-Friday Instructor: Graciela Portilla Time: 1:30-4:00 PM Cost: $95 Supply fee: $12 (paid to instructor) LEARN TO DRAW WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS ROCK OUT WORKSHOP 15SU-129 For every child who dreams of partying like a rock star, Young Rembrandts offers its Rock Out! workshop for five days of artistic rock and roll imagery. During the opening act, students will draw stylized instruments. The party never seems to end as we illustrate close-up portraits of rock stars on the second day. Then it’s time for a change of tune as we create rock-inspired cartoons on the third day. Rocking-out musicians will be the headlining act on the fourth day. And finally, it’s time to hit the stage as we draw an awesome concert scene to close out our last day of class. Timberwood Park • August 3-7 | Monday-Friday Freiheit • August 10-14 | Monday-Friday Instructor: Graciela Portilla Time: 1:30-4:00 PM Cost: $95 Supply fee: $12 (paid to instructor) 15SU-130 (cont.) the skills of students who have played the game. Our highly-developed curriculum makes learning golf fun for every student! Garden Ridge • June 15-18 | Monday-Thursday Johnson Ranch • July 6-9 | Monday-Thursday Timberwood Park • July 13-16 | Monday-Thursday Kinder Ranch • July 20-23 | Monday-Thursday Time: 1:00-4:00 PM Instructor: Golf in Schools Cost: $110 WOW-STAR WARS! LEGO STAR WARS CAMP (Ages 8-12) 15SU-131 Worlds of Wonder keep the kit camp allows students to take home a finished Lego build at the end of camp. In this camp the students will build a variety of large and small projects from the LEGO Star Wars collection! Each student will receive a Lego Star Wars kit to take home at the end of camp! Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. 15SU-131 (cont.) Kinder Ranch: June 8-11 Monday-Thursday | 9:00-12:00PM Johnson Ranch : June 15-18 Monday-Thursday | 9:00-12:00PM Timberwood Park: June 15-18 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Instructor: The Whole Child Learning Co. Cost: $120 WOW-DREAM IT! STORY TELLING CAMP (AGES 8-12) 15SU-132 Students will listen to stories performed by professional storytellers; learn universal themes and story components; practice techniques of projection, pace, and dramatic flair; and apply their knowledge to create & perform original folktales. Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. Kinder Ranch: June 22-25 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Timberwood Park: June 29-July 2 Monday-Thursday | 9:00-12:00PM Johnson Ranch : June 29 -July 2 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Instructor: The Whole Child Learning Co. Cost: $120 GOLF IN SCHOOLS SWING INTO SUMMER 15SU-130 Would you like to introduce your child to a game they can enjoy for a lifetime? Golf in Schools Summer Camp is a terrific way for kids to receive in-depth training in golf swing fundamentals, rules and etiquette of the game, as well as critical life-skills such as teamwork, goal-setting and striving for their personal best. Our high-energy and up-beat camps serve as a great introduction to new players or are a great opportunity to enhance Community Education Spring 2015- 19 CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SUMMER CLASSES 2015 FUN FOR KIDS WOW-BUGS! BIOLOGY CAMP (Ages 6-12) 15SU-133 Students will become a Jr. Biologist in this camp as we experiment with live bugs such as ladybugs, ants, butterflies, crickets and others. Students will also learn about dangerous bugs, what to be on the lookout for and what to do if you are accidentally stung by an unfriendly bug. Concepts include; biological classification, symmetry, camouflage, insect life cycles and more! As amateur entomologists we will play games, make crafts and participate in movement activities like: “Dragonfly Dash”, “Invent a Camo Critter”, “Insect or Not?” and “Cricket Races”. The kids will enjoy the in-depth ladybug and butterfly study and with the help of “Zoomy” the microscope they are sure to never see bugs the same again! A super fun camp for BOTH boys and girls! Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. Kinder Ranch • July 6-9 | Mon-Thurs | 1 - 4:00PM Johnson Ranch • July 13-16 | Mon-Thurs | 9:00-12:00PM Timberwood Park • July 13-16 | Mon-Thurs | 9:00-12:00PM Instructor: The Whole Child Learning Co. Cost: $120 WOW-BRICKS 1! LEGO ENGINEERING EARLY MACHINES (Ages 5-8) 15SU-134 Using the proven Lego Engineering Curriculum students will learn the basic science and engineering concepts used to create simple machines. Students will engage with “Sam” and “Sara” (Lego people who are siblings) and their many adventures. As Sam and Sara encounter new challenges, the students will step in to create and build simple models such as: a seesaw, a rolling vehicle, a spinning top, a pirate ship, a swing set, and many more. By playing with and manipulating the models, students will experience pulleys, levers, gears, wheels and axles – all the while exploring energy, buoyancy and balance. Watch them build their self esteem as they build their projects! This is an exciting camp for BOTH boys and girls as they will be able to relate to Sam and Sara and their adventures. Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. Timberwood Park: July 20-23 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Kinder Ranch: July 27-30 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Johnson Ranch : July 27-30 Monday-Thursday | 9:00-12:00PM Instructor: The Whole Child Learning Co. Cost: $120 WOW-BRICKS 2! LEGO ENGINEERING MOTORIZED MACHINES/ ROBOTICS (Ages 8-12) 15SU-135 Students will use a variety of Lego kits to build motorized machines and investigate the principles of simple machines, mechanisms and structures. They will experiment with balanced and unbalanced forces and friction, measure distance, time, speed, weight and much more. Students are sure to be excited to test their motorized machines and then wreck it and re-build them with different engineering constraints. Students will also spend time working with LEGO WE-DO ROBOTICS, where they will follow design instructions to build and program Lego robots! Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. Timberwood Park: July 20-23 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Kinder Ranch: July 27-30 Monday-Thursday | 9:00-12:00PM Johnson Ranch : July 27-30 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Instructor: The Whole Child Learning Co. Cost: $120 WOW-LIVE SMART! FIRST AID, SAFETY, NUTRITION, FITNESS, FRIENDSHIPS CAMP (Ages 6-12) 15SU-136 Open to students ages 6-12, this camp addresses the many obstacles children face in our fast paced world. Topics of discussion will include physical well being such as: nutrition, exercise and rest. We will also address emotional well being topics such as bullying, stress and friendship. Finally, our camp will address safety and first aid as we discuss stranger encounters, online dangers, and social media. We will also practice basic first aid in case of injury to themselves or others. Students will engage in exercise, crafts, games, acting / drama and hands on first aid to learn the importance of living well. Group games will encourage cooperation and friendship, and our daily activity of “What would you do if...” will encourage deep thought, problem solving and logic. This camp is excellent for BOTH boys and girls to learn important “real world” lessons before they encounter them unprepared. Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. Timberwood Park: Aug. 3-6 Monday-Thursday | 9:00-12:00PM Johnson Ranch : Aug. 10-13 Monday-Thursday | 9:00-12:00PM Kinder Ranch: Aug. 10-13 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Instructor: The Whole Child Learning Co. Cost: $120 20 - Community Education Spring 2015 WOW-GROSS OUT! CHEMISTRY CAMP (Ages 7-12) 15SU-137 Grab your lab coats and safety glasses. Students will experiment with a variety of substances as we boom, splat, slime – have a blast and make a mess exploring the science behind chemical reactions! Find out what glows in the dark by black light; create a quicksand simulation, slime, a foam machine and a mad scientist bubble lab! We’ll form hypotheses, record data and draw conclusions just like real scientists! Both boys and girls will love making exploding bubble bombs and electro active slime! Each student will finish with a WOW (Worlds of Wonder) Certificate of Completion. Timberwood Park: Aug. 17-20 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Kinder Ranch: Aug. 24-27 Monday-Thursday | 9:00-12:00PM Johnson Ranch : Aug. 24-27 Monday-Thursday | 1:00-4:00PM Instructor: The Whole Child Learning Co. Cost: $120 ART & SCIENCE 15SU-139 Children will learn basic science concepts through art experiences. The “Art & Science” program appeals to a combination of the curiosity of science and the beauty of art. Each day the students will explore, manipulate and discover art & science through fascinating games, science experiments, and art projects. There will be five finished art projects to take home, including a Tshirt, a painting on canvas, wax, a clay sculpture, a bar of soap, glow-in-the-dark projects, slime, ice cream and much, much more. Come and discover the beauty, the magic, the amazement and the satisfaction of creating and experiencing science through art and art through science. For 5 days, there will be morning/afternoon camps lasting three hours each day at GRES; HLES; TPES; BBES; KRES Three different themes to choose from! Flyers will be sent home with children. Instructor: Liliya Colston Cost: $99 Supply fee: $49 (paid to instructor) KINDERDANCE CAMP 15SU-138 Class will consist of a blend of dances, motor development, physical fitness, floor gymnastics and health/nutrition discussions. Session A: Timberwood Park: June 15-July 6 Mondays | 1:00-2:00PM | 4 wks Kinder Ranch: June 15-July 6 Mondays | 2:30-3:30 PM | 4 wks Johnson Ranch : June 15-July 6 Mondays | 4:00-5:00 PM | 4wks Hoffmann Lane: June 17-July 8 Wednesdays | 1:00-2:00 PM | 4 wks Freiheit: June 17-July 8 Wednesdays | 3:00-4:00 PM | 4wks Garden Ridge: June 18-July 9 Thursdays | 1:00-2:00 PM | 4 wks Session B: Timberwood Park: July 20-Aug. 10 Mondays | 1:00-2:00PM | 4 wks Kinder Ranch: July 20-Aug. 10 Mondays | 2:30-3:30 PM | 4 wks Johnson Ranch : July 20-Aug. 10 Mondays | 4:00-5:00 PM | 4wks Hoffmann Lane: July 22-Aug. 12 Wednesdays | 1:00-2:00 PM | 4 wks Freiheit: July 22-Aug. 12 Wednesdays | 3:00-4:00 PM | 4wks Garden Ridge: July 23-Aug. 13 Thursdays | 1:00-2:00 PM | 4 wks Instructor; Kinder Dance Cost: $50 CAMP INVENTION 15SU-140 Where big ideas become the next big thing. Camp Invention inspires confidence in curious children like yours. This confidence last not just for a day or a week, but for a lifetime. Act now to Save Big; $25 off through March 28. Sign up at www.Campinvention.org. Garden Ridge • June 15-19 | Monday-Friday Kinder Ranch • July 20-24 | Monday-Friday Time: 9:00-3:30PM Instructor: Michelle Grell Log onto www.campinvention.org for pricing. Register Early So Classes Will Not Be Cancelled Contact: Charlotte Muniz (830) 221-2177 ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS Ages 8-12 15SU-141 Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level. Hoffmann Lane: June 15-18 | Mon-Thurs Timberwood Park: June 15-18 | Mon-Thurs Time: 1:00-4:00PM Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Cost: $130 PRE-ENGINEERING USING LEGO Ages 5-7 15SU-142 Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO®! Build engineer designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars and use special pieces to create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of Engineering FUNdamentals. Hoffmann Lane • June 15-18 | Monday-Thursday Timberwood Park • June 15-18 | Monday-Thursday Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Cost: $130 ALL STAR CHEER & TUMBLING 15SU-143 Your “ALL STAR” will FLIP for this non-competitive cheer and tumbling program! Class fundamentals include: cheers/chants, jumps, basic tumbling & high energy spirit dances! Children will learn the importance of teamwork, positive attitude, energy and hard work! Don’t forget that all of our Cheerleaders will perform for family & friends in our “PEP RALLY” held the last class day! Hoffmann Lane • June 16-Aug. 11 | Wednesdays | 8 wks (no class June 30) Time: 2:45-3:45PM Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Cost: $150- Includes Cheer Merchandise Package: t-shirt, shorts, hair bow, socks & backpack “CAMP FIT” KID’S DANCE PARTY 15SU-144 A heart-thumping, energy-pumping class that gets children on the move! Program is designed to build confidence, endurance, coordination and teamwork. Children will love participating in: “Boot Camp” style relays, games, activities, obstacles; AND “Dance Party” breaks filled with hip hop style, skills and combos. Class also includes dynamic discussions on nutrition, muscle and bone retention. Hoffmann Lane • June 18-Aug. 13 | Thursdays | 8 wks (no class July 2) Time: 2:45-3:45PM Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Cost: $105 -Includes “Kids Dance Party” t-shirt www.comalisd.org/community_education CISD REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION IS EASY! 1. Please make sure you send your registration information to Comal ISD. 2. Select the Spring 2015 classes or workshops you would like to attend. 3. Print the title and number on the registration form below. REGISTER IN PERSON: Check or Money Order Mail registration form with check or money order to: Visit the Community Education Office Monday through Thursday | 8am – 4:30pm 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130 CISD Community Education 1404 IH 35 North New Braunfels, TX 78130 REGISTER BY MAIL: Check or Money Order Use the registration form on this page. Mail to Community Education 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130 NAME: ________________________________________________ To register and pay online by credit card log onto: http://comalisd.revtrak.net Tuition Charges: All fees are payable in advance. Classes are self-supporting with fees financing ADDRESS:______________________________________________ CITY:__________________________________________________ and sustaining programs. Some classes have a supply fee which is payable to the instructor at the ZIP:____________________________________________________ first class. Late Registration: Students may register at the first class if space is available and the class has PHONE #: (Work)_________________ (Home)__________________ not been cancelled. Confirmation: of registration will not be sent. Email:__________________________________________________ You will be contacted if a class is cancelled or already filled when you registration is received. In and for consideration of my participation in this program, I hereby agree and promise that We encourage you to call prior to your class meeting date to confirm. we will not hold Comal ISD, its employees, or any instructors responsible for any loss, damCancellations: Some classes have minimum and/or maximum enrollment limits. age, or personal injuries that I may receive as a result of participation. Register early to avoid disappointment as classes will be cancelled for lack of registration. I authorize the release of name and picture to CISD Community Ed Brochure and/or news media. Registrants will be notified if a class has been cancelled. Classes cancelled by Community Yes______________No__________ Education will result in refund by mail. Students have option to cancel before second class begins to receive refund unless class only has one session. 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