Minicourses
After School
COVID-19 Update
As of fall 2020, all Minicourses will be offered virtually. We will re-evaluate mid-fall and will post any changes to our reopening plan here. We look forward to serving our students virtually now, and in-person again in the near future.
Minicourses
Minicourses are an extension of Lowell's After Care Program and are designed to compliment a rigours day of academic learning. By Providing students with invaluable opportunities to explore, Minicourses help sustain students' curiosity and creativity. There are courses for children of all ages, although most offerings are geared toward Pre-Primary and Primary School children. Five sessions of 6-week courses are offered each year, and selections vary from session to session.
Session II Classes for Nov. 2–Dec. 11
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Monday
Panda ProgrammersGrades: K-5
Time: 3:45-5:45 pm
Cost: $300 -
Tuesday
Advanced ChessGrades: 4-8
Time: 4:30-5:15 pm
Cost: $90
Simply Scrapbooks with Gabby
Grades: 3-5
Time: 4:30-5:15 pm
Cost: $90 -
Wednesday
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Thursday
Yoga Tales with Dehejia
Grades: PP-K
Time: 4:30-5:15 pm
Cost: $90
Rollers and Roleplayers with Amanda
Grades: 3-5
Time: 4:30-5:15 pm
Cost: $90 -
Friday
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Minicourses Offered Throughout the Year
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Minicourse Descriptions
Aikido: Mindfulness and Movement Minicourse!
Aikido is a harmonious and peaceful martial art form. This minicourse weaves together principles of Aikido and gross motor games in age-appropriate ways. Discovery Room teacher Philip Mallari is a Shodan in Aikido and studied at the Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington, D.C.Amanda’s Sensory KitchenIn this mini-course, friends will learn all about the 5 senses and how they relate to the experiences of cooking and baking. Each week, we will explore a different sense and work together on a related food project. We will learn about how staying in touch with our senses while making food can help us be mindful and make the process of cooking more enjoyable. Kids will get the sensory input and delicious food that they crave all in one course!Art and Storytelling with Drew!
Students will explore five popular children’s stories and create storytelling props to retell their favorite fairy tales. Join Pre-Primary teacher Drew for this exciting class that brings stories to life.Art and Science with DrewStudents will explore art and science through various creative projects. Join Pre-Primary teacher Drew for this exciting STEAM class.Chess Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced
Chess strengthens strategy and critical thinking skills in children. In the beginning course, Liz Sadoff teaches students basic chess techniques and strategies. Then, in the beginner/low intermediate-level course, students will master basic chess techniques and strategies to increase their checkmating skills.
By the advanced course, students take their mastery of chess techniques and strategies to the competition level.The Glow Show/ Sign Language PerformanceHave you ever gone to a show and watched in awe as there was a sign language interpreter for your favorite artist? Now you can learn how to do it. In this fun class we will learn performance sign language and put on a Glow Show at the end of the session to songs of the students’ choice.Hot Chocolate and Dress Up Tea PartiesThere is nothing better than having a real tea party. We’ll have a dress up trunk and you can invite your Teddy or favorite doll to attend this posh affair. Warm drinks will be served with sweet treats.
Learn to Crochet
Learn to crochet by mastering the basic stitch that all other stitches are built upon. Students can make dishrags, scarves and design their own projects.Lowell Leopard Cheer LeadingLet’s Go Lowell, Let’s Go!!! Join Lowell’s first-ever Cheer Leading Squad. We will learn the levels of cheer, introduce the basics of team cheerleading and cheer at Lowell Sports Events.New Dance Institute I: (two-semester program)
Elly Porter will teach ballet and modern dance while encouraging children to express themselves through dance. Loose-fitting clothes are required. This course concludes with a spring recital in the dance studio.New Dance Institute II: (two-semester program)
Elly Porter will teach ballet and modern dance while encouraging children to express themselves through dance. Loose-fitting clothes are required. This course concludes with a spring recital in the dance studio.Outdoor Adventures with MarioAre you ready to go on an off-the-beaten path adventure through Rock Creek Park? Building structures, making tools and finding treasures are a part of this adventurous and fun outdoor program.
Panda Programmer
A two-hour, weekly after school program which teaches students coding and robotics! The instructors work closely with the students to build off of their knowledge with each class, creating a progressive and sustainable learning environment. Their students explore a variety of computer programming languages such as Scratch Jr, Scratch, Python, and JavaScript.Rollers & Role-players (R&R Club)Maximum 7 kids: $20 materials fee (dice sets, figurines, graph paper, pencils, puzzles, other materials as needed)Does your child enjoy the fantasy genre, use their imagination while with friends, or enjoy riddles, puzzles, and other minder-bending activities? Rollers & Role-players may be the perfect after-school activity for them! Half board game and half elaborate game of pretend, in this minicourse kids will create original characters and use their imagination to explore a fantasy world.
Guided by Gamemaster Amanda Magnavita, children will role-play their characters with their friends, work together to find solutions to a variety of different challenges, and save the day! In this minicourse, kids will get the opportunity to work on public speaking skills, acting, communication, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and math.Spanish Clubhouse I
Students will learn a mix of Latinx culture and language lessons from various countries within the Spanish-speaking world. Children will learn country-specific cultural aspects of people, places, and things during each class week. All classes are taught in 100% Spanish and incorporate art and other fine-motor skills and activities.Spanish Clubhouse II
Students will build on lessons from Spanish Clubhouse I of various countries within the Spanish-speaking world. Children will learn country-specific cultural aspects of people, places, and things during each class week. All classes are taught in 100% Spanish and incorporate art and other fine-motor skills and activities.Simply Scrapbooks w/ GabbyDo you ever wish you could bring your favorite memories back to life? Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Then it sounds like you need a stupendous scrapbook! Come join Gabby as you create scrapbooks full of frills and fun. Turn your favorite photos into a book that you'll want to keep for a lifetime! Skip the nap and come scrap!Yoga with Nuria
Yoga at an early age promotes self-esteem and body awareness. Children derive enormous benefits from this non-competitive physical activity. It enhances their flexibility, strength, and coordination. Also, it improves concentration and encourages calmness and relaxation.Yoga Tales with DehejiaIntroducing yoga to children helps establish healthy habits at an early age. Yoga can enhance your child's strength, coordination and flexibility, while encouraging body awareness and self-esteem. It can reduce your child's anxiety and stress and promote a sense of calmness. Students will look and listen to classic and original yoga stories while practicing the poses along with the story and create their own yoga asanas.
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