| Fri, Apr 24 |
-
Babysitting Clinic
Babysitting is an important job and can sometimes be scary if your don't know what to expect. The 4-H babysitting clinic will teach you the skills you need to become a great babysitter. We'll help you learn the ropes of being successful on the job. the clinic covers the following: Caring for infants and young children, Developmental traits of children age 0-5, Safe cooking and meal prep skills, What to do in an emergency, Baic first aid, What to ask before parents leave, What parents expect from you, Activity ideas, How to make babysitting a business Participants will practice preparing a meal so do not need to pack their own lunch. You are welcome to bring your own lunch if you have food sensitivities. Instructor: ISU ExtensionWaitlist -
Beach Vibes Spring Break Camp
Join us for a fun beach inspired week full of exciting STEM activities! With activities encompassing marine biology, chemistry, engineering design and construction, art and more, there is sure to be something fun and educational for everyone! Instructor: TigerLily STEM -
Brick Builders: Rapid Racers
Build a Formula 1 racer, land yacht, and more race cars using LEGO® bricks. Use these LEGO® brick models to explore STEM concepts. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!…Play It! method engages students to create and innovate. Sign up today! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Doorway to College - ZAPPING the ACT Seminar
This seminar enables each student to prepare for the ACT college admission test. Participants gain valuable insight into the ACT through a close examination of each type of question. This seminar teaches students those strategies necessary for answering specific question types and general test taking tips. It also provides suggestions for post seminar test preparation. Each participant will receive four practice tests, divided into 20-minute workouts written to ACT specifications as well as a detailed preparation study guide. -
Grandmasters of Chess (Spring)
Returning students invited. Our spring session focuses on intermediate and advanced concepts and features an end-of-year in-class tournament. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps students progressing through 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session ($49 annual value). Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Junior Botanists
From food and shelter to medicine and clothing, plants play a crucial role in our lives. In this hands-on class students will become Junior Botanists and explore the plant life cycle, learn about photosynthesis, and create a fun planter to take home! Instructor: TigerLily STEM -
Junior Robotics 2.0 (Spring)
21st Century Robotics Enrichment using LEGO® bricks. Each {YEL!} Junior Robotics class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Each class students are taught the basic STEM engineering concepts behind each project. •Build It!… Students use LEGO® bricks to build a soccer goalie, boat, airplane and more. •Program It!…Then they program the project to block shots, weather a fierce storm, spin its propeller and more using drag-and-drop icon-based software. •Play It!…Finally they play with their project, modify it, create extensions and have fun working with it. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. For more details about {YEL!} STEM classes, visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Junior Robotics 2.0 (Winter)
21st Century Robotics Enrichment using LEGO® bricks. Each {YEL!} Junior Robotics class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Each class students are taught the basic STEM engineering concepts behind each project. •Build It!… Students use LEGO® bricks to build a walking giant, ferocious lion, terrible pterodactyl and more. •Program It!…Then they program the project to walk, roar, flap its wings and more using drag-and-drop icon-based software. •Play It!…Finally they play with their project, modify it, create extensions and have fun working with it. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. For more details about {YEL!} STEM classes, visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Instructor: Youth Enrichment LeaguePopular -
Kids in the Kitchen
What do happy kids, healthy foods, and messy plates have in common? They are all part of Kids in the Kitchen! Kids in the Kitchen is an evidence-based, hands-on cooking class based on the My Plate nutrition guidelines for youth in grades K-5. Each class includes a nutrition lesson, light physical activity, and snack preparation where your child will have the opportunity to prepare and sample healthy foods. Instructor: ISU Extension -
STEM Parent/Child Night Out - Bug Science
Experience the fun of participating in a class with your child! There are three different one-night classes to choose from. Registration fee includes the cost of one child AND an adult to attend with them. Bug Science Class: In this bug-gy science class, students will get the opportunity to practice basic science concepts and skills, such as classification, observation, and responses to habitat while learning about bugs. Instructor: TigerLily STEM -
STEM Parent/Child Night Out - Roller Coaster
Experience the fun of participating in a class with your child! There are three different one-night classes to choose from. Registration fee includes the cost of one child AND an adult to attend with them. Roller Coaster Class: While exploring and learning about gravity, students will build their own small-scale model marble roller coasters and analyze them using physics principles learned in the lesson. Instructor: TigerLily STEM -
STEM Parent/Child Night Out - Solar System
Experience the fun of participating in a class with your child! There are three different one-night classes to choose from. Registration fee includes the cost of one child AND an adult to attend with them. Solar System Class: Join us for a fun night exploring our solar system! Students will learn about the planets, orbits and scale of the solar system and make their own glow in the dark solar system model to take home. Instructor: TigerLily STEM -
Scratch Video Games
STEM Video Game Enrichment for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} Video Game class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Students learn different video game design techniques (movement blocks, control blocks, basic animation, adding scores, etc.) •Code It!… Students use Scratch* to code their own video games: i.e. maze runner, asteroid smash and more. •Explore It!…Students can write their own video game code, experiment with it and test new options. Our collaborative learning environment encourages students to learn from each other.•Keep It!…Students can keep their video games online with Scratch and can access it and expand upon it at anytime. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. Scratch® is an MIT created and monitored, kid-safe web interface. It uses a drag and drop programming interface to teach students of all levels coding practices. Your child will receive a Scratch user name and password so they can access their projects from any computer at anytime. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Sun-sational Artists
The sun provides us with light, warmth, and life! Lets be inspired by the sun and expand your artistic experience. Participants will explore a variety art materials while investigating different aspects of the sun. Every class is a different exploration of how to create art, use problem solving skills, and collaborate with classmates. Instructor: Des Moines Art Center -
Sun-sational Artists
The sun provides us with light, warmth, and life! Lets be inspired by the sun and expand your artistic experience. Participants will explore a variety art materials while investigating different aspects of the sun. Every class is a different exploration of how to create art, use problem solving skills, and collaborate with classmates. Instructor: Des Moines Art Center
