How Does That Work?
Have you always wondered how things work? What makes that clock tick? How does pedaling a bike make it move forward? How does a washing machine spin? Join us to explore, take apart, reassemble, build, create and learn. Possible projects include: taking apart toys, watches, music boxes, appliances, car parts and more, building bridges, towers, robots and mini cars, working motors and more. This is a place where children are free to learn, inspire, imagine, create, play, and shine! Learning invitations are presented in a prepared environment that fosters imagination, self- motivation, and meaningful work. There is a $20 supply fee payable to the advisor on the first day.  Advisor- Cyndi Pereira. Limited to 8 participants. No class 2/20, 3/19, 3/21 and 4/9. Location: PV Rec Center, 2320 North Ave.

Course #	Day	Date	Time	Age	Fee
13257	M/W	1/30-3/5	9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	4-12	$125
13258	M/W	3/7-4/18	9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	4-12	$125
13259	M/W	4/23-5/23	9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	4-12	$125

The Lunch Bunch
Join us with your packed lunch for some free play and munching time. This would be great to add for the family looking for an extra hour at the beginning or end of their M,W session or a family who is choosing both How Does That Work? and Creation Station. No supply fee. No food provided please send your child with a packed lunch. Advisor- Cyndi Pereira. Limited to 8 participants. No class 2/20, 3/19, 3/21 and 4/9. Location: PV Rec Center, 2320 North Ave.

 

Course #	Day	Date	Time	Age	Fee
13260	M/W	1/30-3/5	12:00 -1:00 PM	4-12	$40
13261	M/W	3/7-4/18	12:00 -1:00 PM	4-12	$40
13262	M/W	4/23-5/23	12:00 -1:00 PM	4-12	$40

 

Creation Station
Do you have an idea for something you have been wanting to build, create, invent, paint, or draw? Looking for inspiration to create? This is the space for you. Literature, art books, websites, photographs, magazines, nature, music and idea sharing will spark the imagination. Various art supplies and techniques including; paint, clay, collage materials, legos, building blocks, use of computer software, photography, drawing with ink and markers, and more may be supplied and explored. Creations may be worked on individually or as a team. Advisor will be available to assist you in gathering needed supplies, guiding you through exploring new techniques and offering ideas for building upon, displaying, showcasing, sharing or patenting your creations. This is a place where children are free to learn, inspire, imagine, create, play, and shine! Learning invitations are presented in a prepared environment that fosters imagination, self- motivation, and meaningful work. There is a $25 supply fee payable to the advisor on the first day.  Advisor- Cyndi Pereira. Limited to 8 participants. No class 2/20, 3/19, 3/21 and 4/9. Location: PV Rec Center, 2320 North Ave.

Course #	Day	Date	Time	Age	Fee
13263	M/W	1/30-3/5	1:00-3:30 PM	4-12	$125
13264	M/W	3/7-4/18	1:00-3:30 PM	4-12	$125
13265	M/W	4/23-5/23	1:00-3:30 PM	4-12	$125

Our Natural World
Love to explore nature? Do you like to gather, experiment with and create art using rocks, leaves, plants and other natural items? Want to learn more about bugs, spiders and reptiles? Imaginations will be sparked through literature, non-fiction books, websites, photographs, magazines, nature, critters, music and idea sharing. Various art mediums will always be available for students to capture or write about their experiences in our natural world. We will take frequent walking field trips to the Lindo Channel. This is a place where children are free to learn, inspire, imagine, create, play, and shine! Learning invitations are presented in a prepared environment that fosters imagination, self- motivation, and meaningful work. There is a $20 supply fee payable to the advisor on the first day.  Advisor- Cyndi Pereira. Limited to 8 participants. No Class 3/8, 3/20, 3/22, and 4/10. Location: PV Rec Center, 2320 North Ave.

Course #	Day	Date	Time	Age	Fee
13266	T/Th	1/31-3/1	1:00-3:30 PM	4-12	$125
13267	T/Th	3/6-4/19	1:00-3:30 PM	4-12	$125
13268	T/Th	4/24-5/24	1:00-3:30 PM	4-12	$125

 

Art in the Afternoon

Do you have an idea for something to build, create, invent, paint, or draw? Looking for inspiration to create? This is the session for you. Literature, art books, websites, photographs, magazines, nature, music and idea sharing will spark the imagination. Various art techniques including; paint, clay, collage, sculpture, photography (students provide own camera), drawing, music, fiber arts, beading and more will be explored. Creations may be worked on individually or collaboratively. I will be available to assist you in gathering needed supplies, guiding you through exploring new techniques and offering ideas for building upon, displaying, showcasing, sharing, or marketing  your creations. This is a place where children are free to learn, inspire, imagine, create, play, and shine! Learning invitations are presented in a prepared environment that fosters imagination, self- motivation, and meaningful work. There is a $25 supply fee payable to the advisor on the first day.  Advisor- Meghan Anderson-Coates. Limited to 8 participants. No Class 2/20 and 3/19.  Location: PV Rec Center, 2320 North Ave.

Course #	Day	Date	Time	Age	Fee
13269	M	1/30-3/5	12:30-4:30pm	13-18	$125
13270	M	3/12-4/16	12:30-4:30pm	13-18	$125
13271	M	4/23-5/21	12:30-4:30pm	13-18	$125

 
 

Symposium Session 

Do you like to gather with others for stimulating conversation and to exchange ideas? Want to get more involved in your community? Imaginations will be sparked through sharing literature, non-fiction books, websites, articles, music, and ideas. Session attendees will also have the opportunity to meet at various locations in our community to participate in service projects or events on other days. In addition, we may invite guest speakers to explore topics more in depth, as interests dictate. The teens will be driving the direction of this program, therefore no topic will be off limits for discussion. This is a place where children are free to learn, inspire, imagine, create, play, and shine! Learning invitations are presented in a prepared environment that fosters imagination, self- motivation, and meaningful work. There is a $15 supply fee payable to the advisor on the first day.  Advisor- Meghan Anderson-Coates. Limited to 12 participants. No Class 2/17, 3/23, 4/6, and 4/27. Location: PV Rec Center, 2320 North Ave.

 

Course #	Day	Date	Time	Age	Fee
13272	F	2/3-3/2	12:30-4:30pm	13-18	$100
13273	F	3/9-4/13	12:30-4:30pm	13-18	$100
13274	F	4/20-5/18	12:30-4:30pm	13-18	$100

Tween Social Time 

Join us every Friday morning at Thrive from 9:30 to 11:30 for tween social time in Room 3. There are games, puzzles, building materials (Lego, Ello, etc), and outdoor space to provide a rich environment for socializing. A tween is aged 10ish to 12ish. Drop in or register in advance. There is no supply fee for this session.  Advisor- Meghan Anderson-Coates. Limited to 12 participants. No Class 2/17, 3/23, 4/6, and 4/27. Location: PV Rec Center, 2320 North Ave.