Edison Classes

In this fun class, your child will learn how to create different types of jewelry. We will begin with Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings made with beads and wire. They will learn how to make Finger Crochet Necklaces and Bracelets. We will also explore making Crochet Wire jewelry.

The kids adore this fun upbeat dance class with Ms Corpuz! Enjoy the rhythm and beat of island music as they learn basic Polynesian style dance steps.

Get ready to build! Learn the basics of construction as we build fun wooden projects together. Students will learn basic woodworking safety as well as try their hand at hammering in nails, practicing with a screwdriver, sanding to a smooth finish, and staining and painting. These skills will be put to the test when students create their own birdhouses, toolboxes, tic tac toe boards and more!

Have fun and be inspired with this adventure in Clay Sculpting! Art can truly provide an outlet for self expression and discovery. In fact, it is well known that an artistic activity like painting can inspire creativity, problem solving and focus into other spheres of life. Early exposure to arts can develop into a lifelong pursuit of joy and well-being. In this new series of classes, Mandar, an award winning artist based in Alameda, will teach some basic skills of clay sculpting using his hands-on approach and one-on-one instruction. He begins all his classes with live demos. He encourages individuality and inspired action. The class will delve into many exciting subjects including simple shapes, fish, animals, birds, superheroes and masks, according to the student's interests. See Mandar’s art and testimonials at www.mandarfineart.com

A conditioning and self-defense practice for children to build their confidence and critical-thinking, it focuses on the ability to defend oneself and finding the fun of cardio exercise. The class starts off with basic exercises of hand and feet defense blocking. Students are then instructed on principles of defense striking through a conditioning and stretching warm-up.

All the fun happens while we are immersed in Mandarin! Our creative Chinese classes are engaging and educational lessons. We combine Chinese language learning with hands-on activities. We believe in learning language through meaningful content. Our storybooks are not only entertaining, but also serve as an excellent platform to reinforce vocabulary, sentence structure, overall comprehension, and listening skills. The students actively participate in discussions related to the story.

Each week we read a theme-based storybook, and do worksheets and activities based on them, like singing songs, acting, playing games, doing arts and crafts, cooking, and writing. The activities are not only incredibly fun but also allow the students to apply their language skills in a practical context.

Our students develop lifelong interests in Mandarin Chinese, and continue to show enthusiasm and dedication to learning, which is truly valuable. See April’s programs and testimonials at EnjoyChineseLA.com.

Aloha Ukulele takes students on a musical journey through the beautiful islands of Hawaii. The keiki, meaning “little ones,” will learn how to play songs on their ukulele while also learning the art, language and traditions of Hawaii. In addition to musical activities, students will have the opportunity to create flower lei, bead art, and other creative projects.

Bring the world of Super Mario to life with Brick Tech as we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games. Participants in this camp will learn about the real-world STEM concepts involved in games such as Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Odyssey. Get ready to power up and help Mario to save the day in this video game themed class.

From the writer’s room to the silver screen, we'll guide you as you turn your idea into an amazing script, and then we'll help you bring it to life! All students are divided into production teams; together, they'll brainstorm their ideas, and then collaboratively draft a script with a part for everyone. As students work, we'll hold group workshops, where we help them with their script formatting, character design, dialogue and more! Then we move onto filming! Students will act out their own scripts, starring in the parts they themselves wrote. They'll also take turns behind the camera, shooting with iPads. We'll give guidance to students as they star in, film, and edit their movies with experienced advice on special effects and green-screen editing, shot composition and panning, lighting and sound effects. Each movie will be shown at the end of the class and a copy with a custom poster sent home!

This class uses Teaching with Comprehensible Input (TCI), a methodology that is proven to be effective, based on Second Language Acquisition research from the last four decades. The students will ACQUIRE the Spanish Language rather than learning about it. "We acquire language when we understand messages; when we understand what people tell us and when we understand what we read.”—Dr. Stephen Krashen
YOUR CHILD WILL: Read in Spanish ● Listen in Spanish ● Respond as able using signals at first, then words in Spanish, then phrases ● communicate through meaningful interactions.
YOUR CHILD WILL NOT: Memorize vocabulary lists ● Practice verb conjugations ● Learn about Spanish in English

Proficiency is the Goal: Proficient learners can communicate about something appropriately and accurately for a purpose. We listen, read, write, and speak in Spanish. We use the language to explore our cultures, Spanish speaking cultures, world cultures, and ancient cultures. We use useful language in the class so that we are prepared to communicate in the real world. We center our interactions on what each student needs, knows and can do now and what each student needs in order to move forward.

Have fun and let creativity flow with this adventure in color class! Art can truly provide an outlet for self expression and discovery. In fact, it is well known that an artistic activity like painting can inspire creativity, problem solving and focus into other spheres of life. Early exposure to arts can develop into a lifelong pursuit of joy and well-being. In this series of classes, Mandar, an award winning artist based in Alameda, will provide an immersion in the key fundamentals of soft pastels painting. He will do demos with his own easel set up in every class. He will encourage individuality and inspired action. The class will paint many exciting subjects in an impressionist style. The students will walk out with a finished painting after every class. See Mandar’s art and testimonials at www.mandarfineart.com

Want to master the secrets of the universe? Create a volcanic eruption to rival Pompeii? Pass secret messages to your friends in invisible ink? Learn how to do these and much, much, more! Junior Alchemists is designed to not only pique an interest in scientific inquiry, but to introduce students to a deeper understanding of its development and application. We allow them to see the basic principles of science in the world around them. The course is focused on a number of experiments; they are tons of fun, visually appealing, and can safely be reproduced at home for friends and family. Some of the experiments that are part of the course include:
-Create a lava lamp -Turn sugar into a 2 foot black snake
-Levitate a ping pong ball -Synthesize colorful crystals from salt and sugar
Through these experiments, the instructor will teach the students about a number of scientific principles, including:
-Chemical reactions -Capillary Action and Bernoulli's Principle
-Pressure -Density, mass, volume -Acids and base

This class uses Teaching with Comprehensible Input (TCI), a methodology that is proven to be effective, based on Second Language Acquisition research from the last four decades. The students will ACQUIRE the Spanish Language rather than learning about it. "We acquire language when we understand messages; when we understand what people tell us and when we understand what we read.”—Dr. Stephen Krashen
YOUR CHILD WILL: Read in Spanish ● Listen in Spanish ● Respond as able using signals at first, then words in Spanish, then phrases ● communicate through meaningful interactions.
YOUR CHILD WILL NOT: Memorize vocabulary lists ● Practice verb conjugations ● Learn about Spanish in English

Proficiency is the Goal: Proficient learners can communicate about something appropriately and accurately for a purpose. We listen, read, write, and speak in Spanish. We use the language to explore our cultures, Spanish speaking cultures, world cultures, and ancient cultures. We use useful language in the class so that we are prepared to communicate in the real world. We center our interactions on what each student needs, knows and can do now and what each student needs in order to move forward.

A high-energy workout promoting leadership through group teamwork with stamina-driven fitness. Basic dance steps are introduced with an educational overview of historical appreciation of Hip-Hop movement from Popping, Locking and Break Dancing to current popular movement. The class starts with a rhythmic warm-up, followed by activities that improve coordination and group formations.