CUSD Community Education

Fall Programs: Game Design and Animation with Scratch, Python & JavaScript: Embark on an unparalleled adventure with our Game Design and Animation Class - a unique, project-based learning experience that infuses the charm of storytelling with the power of coding. This course is meticulously designed to spark the inherent creativity in young minds and foster their innovative storytelling and game designing capabilities. Junior Alchemists: Chemistry for Kids- 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. Olympic Chess: Learn chess with Athena! We’ve designed a high-energy, stimulating approach to chess that is great for all ages. Classes are typically divided into different skill levels. Students will spend much of their time playing each other and challenging the instructor. At the beginning of each class, we have a brief question and answer session on a certain topic, challenging students with exercises and puzzles. Students learn piece types, movements, captures, positioning, basic strategy, and move on to advanced topics such as openings, pins, forks, and skewers, Middle and Endgame strategy and tactics, and chess variants. Each class ends in a tournament where the winner takes home a trophy! Minecraft Coding and Design Studio: Minecraft isn't just the world's most popular game; it's also an excellent tool for teaching a wide array of subjects. At Athena, we've developed a project based approach to a variety of important topics using Minecraft Educational; our course will cover Personalized Game Design, Animation and storytelling, Programming in Python and Javascript, Architecture and design, The fundamentals of electrical circuitry using Minecraft's patented Redstone circuit system, Logic gates, multi-system mechanisms, Modding and more! Laptop, chromebook, or iPad required. Rentals can be provided for a $30 fee via Athena Coding. Da Vinci's Workshop: Join us today to create your own masterworks; no experience required! Our Renaissance instructors will guide your child through exciting new lessons every class! Students will learn fundamental artistic skills in a variety of mediums including acrylic painting, watercolors, clay sculptures, cartoons, anime, manga, sketching and drawing! Each student will receive their own brand new art supplies to use for every class. Students will have a blast, and bring home tons of new artworks! All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing, attendance and missed classes fees apply.

B.E.S.T. Sports Volleyball - Elevate your young athlete's game with our industry-leading Volleyball Skills & Scrimmaging class! Designed to introduce key techniques such as Serving, Digging, Passing, Setting, Bumping, and Smashing, this program is fun for players of all skill levels. Our high-energy, endurance-focused sessions ensure your child stays active while building confidence and improving their abilities in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Fall Programs: Gizmos & Gadgets: Teach your LEGO bricks cool new tricks in the LEGO Gizmos and Gadgets after-school club! Use the LEGO we provide along with some extra supplies like marbles, balloons, rubber bands, and more to make exciting projects that are guaranteed to do something cool. Projects will “sail”, “take off”, “fly”, “catapult”, and “race”! In every class we will build a functioning model while we learn the STEM skills behind how they work and practice problem solving, teamwork, and communication. Leave your LEGO at home; we’ll supply everything you need. No take-home projects. Building Our Holidays: This special, three-week LEGO class is held right before winter break. We will explore many of the winter holidays as we build special projects inspired by winter and winter holiday traditions. We will use our LEGO to explore our creativity and spread holiday cheer as we learn to appreciate and respect that we all celebrate the holidays differently. Projects will include holiday icons and symbols, creating holiday scenes, and exploring fun and silly holiday traditions. Leave your LEGO at home, we’ll supply everything you need. There are no take-home projects. For grades K+. In every class we will build a functioning model while we learn the STEM skills behind how they work, as we practice problem solving skills, teamwork skills, and how to become better communicators. All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing and attendance fees apply.

Before and Afterschool Chess programs: Students will learn beginner to intermediate chess concepts and practice over the board against classmates. All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing and attendance fees apply.

Fierce Spirit Cheer is a one of a kind after-school program focusing on the fundamentals of cheerleading while building the confidence of the youth today with a safe, positive environment. We provide structured, fun-filled classes to Elementary students ages 5 to 12. Fierce Spirit Cheer is dedicated to making this an exciting atmosphere for students to learn the sport of cheerleading. We have with each session exciting new material taught building fun, creative cheer, dance, stunts, and tumbling routines that are showcased for the final session Parent Performance. Classes begin right after school. Fierce Spirit Cheer focuses on the fundamentals of cheerleading. Just like any sport, athletes must start learning the skills at a young age if they plan on cheering at a high school or college level. Fierce Spirit Cheer takes students with no experience and those with experience. We work all skill levels into our tumbling routines, cheers & dances so that every student is actively involved. Fierce Spirit Cheer incorporates dances and cheers that are taught into amazing routines. Most importantly, we promote self-esteem, self-confidence, pride, and school spirit! Fierce Spirit Cheer is sometimes the first team experience these children have ever had and we want to make it their BEST experience! By teaching the proper techniques, students will gain the confidence and self-esteem to try out for high school, college, or even professional cheerleading one day! Cheer Session A & B - Learn Cheers, Dances, Tumbling and Stunting All classes are non refundable. For extenuating circumstances, processing, attendance, missed classes fees apply.

KIDS YOGA: Kids yoga class improves concentration, focus, and awareness in a highly interactive and fun setting! All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing and attendance fees apply.

Fast-paced, fun classes which teach students proper technique on the four strokes used in golf: full swing, pitching, chipping, and putting. Not the ABCs of junior golf, but rather an A to Z learning experience. Class includes 8 sessions plus use of of our virtual learning app so parents can review lessons and see practice outlines so the learning never slows down. Classes for Boys & Girls K-5. All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing and attendance fees apply.

Extraordinary P.E. Activities: We provide a positive P.E. experience for children. These activities and games are designed to improve muscle coordination, flexibility, strength and endurance. We empower all children, regardless of Physical or mental ability. All classes are non refundable. For extenuating circumstances, processing, attendance, missed classes fees apply.

Fall afterschool: Adventures in STEM: Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system. All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing and attendance fees apply.

Sycamore Learning Company has developed a new study skills seminar to help students at all levels of their academic progress. It is important to understand the process of time management and the optimal ways to study to increase productivity as well as test scores. Throughout the seminar, students will learn a new way to look at things to help them throughout their years in high school and college. Developing this skill set early on can give students a significant advantage over their peers who do not manage their time and studies properly. This 4-hour seminar will give students new insight into a variety of topics, including: The Psychology Behind Studying: Goals - Note Taking - Studying - Memorization - Reading Speed - Essay Writing - Scheduling Study Skills- 6th-8th grades: This study skills seminar is designed to help students at all levels of their academic progress. It is important to understand the process of time management and the optimal ways to study to increase productivity as well as test scores. Throughout the seminar, students will learn a new way to look at things to help them throughout their years in high school and college. Developing this skill set early on can give students a significant advantage over their peers who do not manage their time and studies properly. This 4-hour seminar will give students new insight into a variety of topics, including: Sycamore Learning Company offers 5-hour ACT & SAT prep seminars: In the 5-hour seminar, students will learn about all sections of either the ACT or SAT, take shortened practice tests to get used to the types of questions on the test, and be provided with a multitude of tips and strategies to help them on each section of the test. Included in the price of the seminar is an extensive study guide full of tips and strategies, as well as many practice tests with detailed answer explanations. In the past, students taking seminars have seen an average increase of 2-4 points on the ACT and 50-150 on the SAT. While each student's score ultimately depends on the amount of work he or she completes outside the seminar, Sycamore Learning Company provides students with the materials and strategies that can help increase the chances of achieving the best score possible. All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing, attendance and missed classes fees apply.

12 weeks of Spanish (Grades 1-6) Give your child a head start in Spanish! Our program will provide your child with the essential beginnings of Spanish. Children will learn everyday vocabulary, reading, writing, and basic conversation through fun songs, interactive games and activities. Each class is taught by a qualified instructor who is committed to making Spanish fun and exciting for your child! New material introduced each session! All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing and attendance fees apply.

Young Rembrandts Drawing & Cartooning: Children taught using the Young Rembrandts method produce remarkable drawings. There is a bounty of additional skills that each child will develop during class, including focus, self-discipline and persistence. The use of analytical and perceptual skills accompanied with creativity is whole-brain learning at its best! Cartoon curriculum will brighten each class with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor and their vivid imaginations. Witness the wealth of abilities your children will acquire as they experience the Power of Drawing. For children K-6th grades. All supplies included. All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing and attendance fees apply.

Elementary Programs: Tech Club- Tech Club: Minecraft Modding - Students will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world. Some experience playing Minecraft prior to the tech club is helpful. Laptops and software provided. All registration fees are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances, attendance fees, missed classes fees, and processing fees apply.