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Beginning Foil Fencing
Ages: 10 - 13 #106188.01 January 13 - March 3 #106188.02 March 31 - May 19 Th 4:30 - 5:30 pm Location: High Desert Fencing, 911 SE Wilson Learn the Olympic sport of competitive fencing. We will cover the art of foil fencing while stressing the proper form and techniques of Olympic style fencing. Participants will learn the basic footwork, blade work and tactics to enjoy the sport in a safe and fun manner. All fencing equipment is provided. Participants need only bring enthusiasm and energy. Wear a t-shirt, sneakers and athletic pants (no shorts, jeans or pants with pockets please). Fee: $65 ID $88 OD *C
Intermediate Fencing
Ages: 11 & up #106186.01 January 11 - March 1 #106186.02 March 29 - May 17 Tu 5:30 - 7:00 pm Location: High Desert Fencing, 911 SE Wilson Have you taken beginning fencing and still want more? This course will continue your education in the art of the blade. Participants will learn intermediate footwork, blade work and tactics of Olympic style fencing. You will practice competition style fencing bouts, learn the rules of competitive fencing and acquire basic directing skills. All fencing equipment is provided. Participants need only bring enthusiasm and energy, but wear a t-shirt, sneakers and athletic pants (no shorts, jeans or pants with pockets please). Fee: $85 ID $115 OD *C
Dream Horse Intro to Riding
Ages: 6 - 18 #106153.01 February 5 - 26 #106153.02 March 5 - 26 #106153.03 April 2 - 23 #106153.04 May 7 - 28 Sa 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: Rakkan Equestrian, 60920 Larsen If you’ve ever dreamed of riding a horse now is the time to act! This introduction to handling and riding highly trained horses at Rakkan Equestrian Center encourages the development of trust, respect, responsibility, fairness and caring character attributes that we all strive for. Within a safe and well maintained facility on uniquely trained horses children can realize their dreams, and have a whole lot of fun learning the process. If you would like to tour the Rakkan facilities call (541) 788-5858 for an appointment. (Boots and jeans required.) Fee: $180 ID $243 OD *C
4-H Lego Robotics - Hill Climbers/Sumobots
Ages: 10 - 13 #106502.01 January 20 - February 10 #106502.02 February 17 - March 10 #106502.03 March 31 - April 21 #106502.04 April 28 - May 19 Th 4:00 - 5:30 pm Location: Cascade Middle School, 19619 SW Mountaineer Come and experience the science of Lego robotics. Program Lego vehicles to perform specific tasks. Test your bot against the other bots in the class. Lego Hill Climbers will build and test vehicle designed to climb steep inclines. SumoBots will pit bots head to head with the intent to push the other bot out of the arena circle. Both sessions will program from the Lego NXT brain. Several opportunities to build, test, redesign and retest will be afforded in every class. Class focuses on science, engineering technology and math as well as team building and leadership. Fee: $75 ID $101 OD *C
4-H Lego Robotics - Street Sweepers/Heavy Lifters
Ages: 10 - 13 #106504.01 January 19 - February 9 #106504.02 February 16 - March 9 #106504.03 March 30 - April 20 #106504.04 April 27 - May 18 W 4:00 - 5:30 pm Location: Cascade Middle School, 19619 SW Mountaineer Create and program Lego vehicles to perform specific tasks. Test your bot against the other bots in the class. Street Sweepers will be designed to clear an area of debris in a short amount of time, using the Lego Mindstorms programming software. Heavy Lifters will design a lifting boom and talk about leverage, fulcrums and ratios. Several opportunities to build, test, redesign and retest will be afforded in every class. Everyone wins! Class focuses on science, engineering technology and math as well as team building and leadership. Fee: $75 ID $101 OD *C
Lotions & Potions
Ages: 7 - 15 #106115.01 February 26 • #106115.02 May 14 Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Sniff, stir, sprinkle, sparkle and savor as we create home-made spa recipes. We use only all-natural ingredients and pure essential and fragrance oils. You will learn how to make your very own unique bath and body products. Great to give as gifts or for your own use! Fee: $35 ID $47 OD
Sushi Making for Teens
Ages: 10 - 15 #106100.01 February 19 • Sa 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Location: Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Would you like to learn how to make Sushi? Learn simple sushi rolling techniques, ingredients and proper sushi equipment. Sushi is not always with raw fish, you can make it with alot of other ingredients. This is a great opportunity to sample and learn about sushi. The fee includes recipes, the cost of food and sushi to take home for the whole family. Fee: $45 ID $61 OD
Baking for Fun
Ages: 11 - 14 #106130.01 January 25, February 1 - 15 Tu 3:30 - 5:00 pm Location: Cascade Middle School, 19619 SW Mountaineer Baking is fun and easy anytime of the year. Brighten up those winter days with tasty treats from the oven. You will learn to prepare recipes to share with your family and friends. Come hungry! Fee: $65 ID $88 OD
Babysitter's Training
Ages: 11 - 15 #106180.01 January 15 • #106180.02 February 12 #106180.03 March 12 • #106180.04 April 9 #106180.05 May 14 Sa 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: American Red Cross, 2669 NE Twin Knolls Participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play, and some first aid. Participants receive take-home materials including a Babysitter's Training Handbook, Emergency Reference Guide, and a Babysitter's Training CD-rom. Red Cross Certification card is awarded upon completion of the course and does not expire. Please bring lunch. Fee: $40 ID $54 OD *C
Middle School Math Homework Club
Ages: 11 - 14 #106552.01 January 26 - May 25 (no class March 23) W 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio Is homework time becoming stressful for you and your child? Let us help! Middle School Math Homework Club is designed to allow your child to get their personal questions answered. Individualized attention from trained and licensed teachers will allow your child to maximize their homework time. Sign up fast! Fee: $300 ID $350 OD *C
The Mural Project
Ages: 13 - 19 #106512.01 April 8 - May 13 • F 3:30 - 5:00 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota This course introduces students to the history and impact of mural painting and the implementation of their own mural. We’ll lead students through the time periods and styles of murals in history as an influence in creating a class project. Four students will be paired with a Poet House artist to design the structure, formulate the concept, and finalize the project in a public arena. Confirmed spaces include the Truckstop Skate Park, Bend Community Center, and other locations. Diversity, community, and social commentary will be emphasized throughout the topics and themes painted in this course. Fee: $80 ID $108 OD *C
T. H.R.E.A.D.S. (The Half-Recycled Economic Apparel Design School)
Ages: 13 - 19 #106513.01 February 8 - March 15 Tu 3:30 - 5:00 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota Students will learn to create unique and personalized items of clothing by using an article of old clothing/material and binding it with something new, or any combination of the two. They will study fashion from a personal standpoint. The students will take tours of local stores and boutiques to get a basic understanding of what’s current and what style they like or would like to create. Students will become knowledgeable in designing apparel that costs less to make and ensures it is one-of-a-kind. Fee: $80 ID $108 OD *C
SPIT: Spoken Poetry is Transformational
Ages: 13 - 19 #106510.01 February 9 - March 16 #106510.02 March 30 - May 4 W 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota This class will introduce young adults to the art of spoken word poetry. Students will be encouraged to listen, write, and perform poetry with focus on social commentary, and tone, and eventually compete in a poetry competition - a Slam. The class will meet for general discussion and performances, and will also have workshop times available where students can come in and get one-on-one help from instructor Jason Graham aka Mosley Wotta. The final class will be a poetry slam open to the public. Fee: $70 ID $95 OD *C
Screen Printing and T-Shirt Design
Ages: 13 - 19 #106511.01 February 9 - March 16 #106511.02 March 30 - May 4 W 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota The goal of this class is to familiarize students with the process and purposes of silk screening and encourage them to use it as a dynamic vehicle for artistic expression. We’ll learn a brief history of silk screening, see the work of several silkscreen artists, and learn about several different processes. Students will have the opportunity to do poster art, composition pieces, or create their own t-shirts. Fee: $90 ID $135 OD *C
The Art of Stand-Up Comedy
Ages: 13 - 19 #106515.01 February 8 - March 15 Tu 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota This class will take students through the process of performing comedy. You will learn how to handle hecklers, process material into jokes, arrange your jokes, have a good time anywhere and realize everything is a joke! No joke! You also get to learn about your favorite subject, you! The final project of this class will be the opportunity to perform on a real stage in front of others. Fee: $70 ID $95 OD *C
Portfolio Development
Ages: 13 - 19 #106516.01 February 8 - March 15 Tu 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota Designed to help students find their visual voice, we'll explore examples of contemporary work in order to open the minds of students to artistic possibilities. Each student will bring in examples of their own work in order to talk about what they like to make and where they might want to go with it. As a group, we will have critiques. As individuals, each student will have studio time to work on whatever they like with one-on-one guidance from the instructor as well as feedback from their peers. Fee: $80 ID $108 OD *C
B-Boy/Hip-Hop & Contemporary Dance
Ages: 13 - 19 #106514.01 February 9 - March 16 #106514.02 March 30 - May 4 W 8:00 - 9:30 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota A collaborative teaching of performance choreography that entails the techniques and styles of hiphop and contemporary dancing. Students will learn dance pieces that not only improve technique but also tell a story. This fusion of the two different styles of dance enables the students to break the barriers of traditional expectations. The two styles will be used together to create a unique and different style that has the hard hitting, raw, and stunning visual effects of hip-hop, and the subtle, vulnerable, organic, and captivating style of contemporary. Create a performance piece that takes dance and the students to another level. Fee: $70 ID $95 OD *C
Advanced Speed Reading
Ages: 13 - 24 #106547.01 February 5 - 26 Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio This is an essential speed reading course for all college bound students. Want to make those AP courses easier? Want to read your English Literature books in less time? Students can increase their rate of speed by as much as 300% while maintaining comprehension! Fee: $299 ID $349 OD *C
Crash Course: SAT Prep
Ages: 15 - 19 #106548.01 April 9 - 30 Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio This course is an overview of all topics found on the SAT Math, Verbal, and Essay Writing components. In addition we’ll cover strategies for taking the SAT as well as preparation methods students should do leading up to test day. A full-length SAT practice test, as well as a free 30-minute college consultation, is included with this Seminar Course. Don’t pass this offer up! Fee: $349 ID $399 OD *C
Crash Course: ACT Prep
Ages: 15 - 18 #106549.01 March 5 - April 2 (no class March 26) Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio This course will be an overview of all topics found on the ACT: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Students will also learn test-taking strategies and study methods for this college entrance exam. A full-length ACT practice test, as well as a free 30- minute college consultation, is included with this Seminar Course. Fee: $349 ID $399 OD *C
Test Taking Strategies 101
Ages: 15 - 18 #106551.01 May 7 - 28 Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio What does your study time look like? How do you prepare for tests? Stay organized, maximize your study time, get rid of test anxiety, and score higher on your finals! Allow Sylvan to teach you researchbased techniques to get better test scores and make your study time more efficient. This course will cover topics in test anxiety, organizing notes, time management, study plans and strategies as well as test-day tips! Sign up now -- space is limited! Fee: $299 ID $349 OD *C
Middle School Skate Ski
Ages: 12 - 15 #307660.S2 January 23 - February 13 #107660.S3 February 27 - March 20 Su 12:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Harmon Park Discover the thrill of skate skiing. In addition to being a whole lot of fun, skate skiing is also a great way to stay in shape and make new friends. We'll provide you with skate skis, boots, poles, trail passes, transportation, and coaching for the entire program. All you have to do is show up at the Harmon Park Outdoor Center, and we'll take care of showing you how to have fun on skinny skis. (Weather cancellations will be refunded.) Fee: $72 ID $97 OD
Indoor Snowboarding Training
Ages: 7 - 15 #106139.11 January 31 - February 21 #106139.12 February 28 - March 21 #106139.13 March 28 - April 18 #106139.14 April 25 - May 16 M 7:30 - 8:30 pm #106139.20 February 2 - 23 #106139.21 March 2 - 23 #106139.22 March 30 - April 20 #106139.23 April 27 - May 18 W 7:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Acrovision, 63255 Jamison Snowboarders - Get the advantage of indoor snowboard training by a qualified instructor in a safe environment. Students will learn rail slides, balance and safety techniques, off axis aerial techniques and more. Students will also have the opportunity to use snowboards, rails, balance boards, trampolines and foam pits. Equipment provided. Sturdy shoes required. Fee: $55 ID $74 OD *C
Acro Fit!
Ages: 10 - 15
#106140.01 January 31 - February 23
#106140.02 February 28 - March 23
#106140.03 March 28 - April 20
#106140.04 April 25 - May 18
M/W 4:00 - 5:00 pm
#106140.10 February 1 - 24
#106140.11 March 1 - 24
#106140.12 March 29 - April 21
#106140.13 April 26 - May 19
Tu/Th 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Acrovision, 63255 Jamison
Acro Fit is our great new program providing young athletes an opportunity to have a weight training/fitness program along with nutritional education. Top of the line (kid size) training equipment and a full-time coach to assist in motivational workouts. Get fit with Acro Fit now! Fee: $55 ID $74 OD *C
Tae Kwon Do
Ages: 13 - 16
#106135.01 January 31 - February 21
#106135.02 February 28 - March 21
#106135.03 March 28 - April 18
#106135.04 April 25 - May 16
M 6:30 - 8:00 pm
#106135.11 February 1 - 22
#106135.12 March 1 - 22
#106135.13 March 29 - April 19
#106135.14 April 26 - May 17
Tu 12:00 - 1:00 pm
#106135.31 February 1 - 22
#106135.32 March 1 - 22
#106135.33 March 29 - April 19
#106135.34 April 26 - May 17
Tu 6:30 - 8:00 pm
#106135.41 February 2 - 23
#106135.42 March 2 - 23
#106135.43 March 30 - April 20
#106135.44 April 27 - May 18
W 6:30 - 8:00 pm
#106135.20 February 3 - 24
#106135.21 March 3 - 24
#106135.22 March 31 - April 21
#106135.23 April 28 - May 19
Th 12:00 - 1:00 pm
#106135.51 February 3 - 24
#106135.52 March 3 - 24
#106135.53 March 31 - April 21
#106135.54 April 28 - May 19
Th 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Acrovision, 63255 Jamison
Tae Kwon Do, (translation: foot, fist, way), is a Korean Martial art that dates back over 2000 years. This class provides an opportunity for our students to learn respect, Korean culture, discipline, fitness, self-defense and enhanced self-confidence. Our students find that what they learn in class can be associated and practiced in their everyday lives. Uniforms are required and will be available for $30 at class. Fee: $49 ID $66 OD *C
Drama, Drama, Drama
Ages: 8 - 14 #106146.01 March 26 - 27 Sa/Su 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: 2nd Street Theatre, 220 NE Lafayette BEAT (Bend Experimental Art Theatre) offers this class for actors who want to learn or polish acting skills. Telling the story just got more exciting because students are part of the story. This class provides students with the basics needed to understand, explore and develop their character and to interact with other characters within a scene. The young actor is also educated about a variety of methods used to express emotion in theatre. Fee: $65 ID $88 OD *C
Improv/Stand Up
Ages: 10 & up #106147.01 February 26 Sa 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Location: 2nd Street Theatre, 220 NE Lafayette BEAT (Bend Experimental Art Theatre) offers this class for those interested in comedy. Improvisation is the art of creating relationships, crafting words and producing events on the spot with a team of players. Learn the rules to successful improvisation and become skilled at taking chances on-stage to fully realize the world of this creative, virtually limitless, engaging art form. Are you ready to have some fun? Bring a lunch. Fee: $65 ID $88 OD *C
Broadway Musical Vocal
Ages: 12 - 18 #106148.01 February 19 - 20 Sa/Su 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: 2nd Street Theatre, 220 NE Lafayette BEAT (Bend Experimental Art Theatre) offers this class for actors to learn how to sing, move and act at the same time. It’s a bit like juggling but - once you´ve got it down, you won´t forget! This class will include working on small group original performances as well as a group presentation. As always, vocal warm up and overall vocal health are emphasized. The end of the class will be capped with a performance. Fee: $65 ID $88 OD *C
Cascade School of Music
Location: 200 NW Pacific Park Ln
Guitar Path I
Ages: 10 - 13 #106581.01 January 10 - March 14 M 5:00 - 5:50 pm #106581.02 January 13 - March 17 Th 5:00 - 5:50 pm We will learn good technique, songs, chords, easy lead parts and much more. Music skills including music reading and rhythm interpretation included. Acoustic guitars strongly preferred, electronic tuners required.
Fee: $165 ID $223 OD *C
The School of ROCK!
Ages: 9 - 16 #106589.01 January 11 - March 15 Tu 3:50 - 5:10 pm #106589.02 January 11 - March 15 Tu 5:15 - 6:45 pm Play in a real rockin’ band! Open to electric guitars, basses, drums and keyboards with basic proficiency. Limited to two musicians per slot so you'll get a lot of playing time. Learn classic rock tunes and write and play your own. Placement by audition ONLY: call for times.
Fee: $165 ID $223 OD *C
Jazz Jam - Improvisation and Explorations
Ages: 10 - 16 #106590.01 January 11 - March 15 Tu 7:00 - 8:30 pm For 10 years, the class for the aspiring jazz musician! You’ll learn jazz standards, play gigs, take lots of solos and jam with new friends. We’ll study chords, scales and the music theory that holds them together. One year experience required. Fee: $85 ID $115 OD *C
Fabulous Fiddle Fun
Ages: 9 - 18 #106597.01 January 11 - March 15 Tu 5:00 - 6:15 pm Miya Saito has been winning national fiddle contests for years; now she’s 15 and ready to teach, having studied with the best in the world. Miya will focus on the classic "easier" fiddle tunes that are so fun to play. Students should be able to play one octave major scales in the keys of G, A and D without looking at music. Tunes will be taught the traditional way, by ear; students are encouraged to bring a recording device. Fee: $155 ID $209 OD *C
Ages: 10 - 13 #106188.01 January 13 - March 3 #106188.02 March 31 - May 19 Th 4:30 - 5:30 pm Location: High Desert Fencing, 911 SE Wilson Learn the Olympic sport of competitive fencing. We will cover the art of foil fencing while stressing the proper form and techniques of Olympic style fencing. Participants will learn the basic footwork, blade work and tactics to enjoy the sport in a safe and fun manner. All fencing equipment is provided. Participants need only bring enthusiasm and energy. Wear a t-shirt, sneakers and athletic pants (no shorts, jeans or pants with pockets please). Fee: $65 ID $88 OD *C
Intermediate Fencing
Ages: 11 & up #106186.01 January 11 - March 1 #106186.02 March 29 - May 17 Tu 5:30 - 7:00 pm Location: High Desert Fencing, 911 SE Wilson Have you taken beginning fencing and still want more? This course will continue your education in the art of the blade. Participants will learn intermediate footwork, blade work and tactics of Olympic style fencing. You will practice competition style fencing bouts, learn the rules of competitive fencing and acquire basic directing skills. All fencing equipment is provided. Participants need only bring enthusiasm and energy, but wear a t-shirt, sneakers and athletic pants (no shorts, jeans or pants with pockets please). Fee: $85 ID $115 OD *C
Dream Horse Intro to Riding
Ages: 6 - 18 #106153.01 February 5 - 26 #106153.02 March 5 - 26 #106153.03 April 2 - 23 #106153.04 May 7 - 28 Sa 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: Rakkan Equestrian, 60920 Larsen If you’ve ever dreamed of riding a horse now is the time to act! This introduction to handling and riding highly trained horses at Rakkan Equestrian Center encourages the development of trust, respect, responsibility, fairness and caring character attributes that we all strive for. Within a safe and well maintained facility on uniquely trained horses children can realize their dreams, and have a whole lot of fun learning the process. If you would like to tour the Rakkan facilities call (541) 788-5858 for an appointment. (Boots and jeans required.) Fee: $180 ID $243 OD *C
4-H Lego Robotics - Hill Climbers/Sumobots
Ages: 10 - 13 #106502.01 January 20 - February 10 #106502.02 February 17 - March 10 #106502.03 March 31 - April 21 #106502.04 April 28 - May 19 Th 4:00 - 5:30 pm Location: Cascade Middle School, 19619 SW Mountaineer Come and experience the science of Lego robotics. Program Lego vehicles to perform specific tasks. Test your bot against the other bots in the class. Lego Hill Climbers will build and test vehicle designed to climb steep inclines. SumoBots will pit bots head to head with the intent to push the other bot out of the arena circle. Both sessions will program from the Lego NXT brain. Several opportunities to build, test, redesign and retest will be afforded in every class. Class focuses on science, engineering technology and math as well as team building and leadership. Fee: $75 ID $101 OD *C
4-H Lego Robotics - Street Sweepers/Heavy Lifters
Ages: 10 - 13 #106504.01 January 19 - February 9 #106504.02 February 16 - March 9 #106504.03 March 30 - April 20 #106504.04 April 27 - May 18 W 4:00 - 5:30 pm Location: Cascade Middle School, 19619 SW Mountaineer Create and program Lego vehicles to perform specific tasks. Test your bot against the other bots in the class. Street Sweepers will be designed to clear an area of debris in a short amount of time, using the Lego Mindstorms programming software. Heavy Lifters will design a lifting boom and talk about leverage, fulcrums and ratios. Several opportunities to build, test, redesign and retest will be afforded in every class. Everyone wins! Class focuses on science, engineering technology and math as well as team building and leadership. Fee: $75 ID $101 OD *C
Lotions & Potions
Ages: 7 - 15 #106115.01 February 26 • #106115.02 May 14 Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Sniff, stir, sprinkle, sparkle and savor as we create home-made spa recipes. We use only all-natural ingredients and pure essential and fragrance oils. You will learn how to make your very own unique bath and body products. Great to give as gifts or for your own use! Fee: $35 ID $47 OD
Sushi Making for Teens
Ages: 10 - 15 #106100.01 February 19 • Sa 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Location: Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Would you like to learn how to make Sushi? Learn simple sushi rolling techniques, ingredients and proper sushi equipment. Sushi is not always with raw fish, you can make it with alot of other ingredients. This is a great opportunity to sample and learn about sushi. The fee includes recipes, the cost of food and sushi to take home for the whole family. Fee: $45 ID $61 OD
Baking for Fun
Ages: 11 - 14 #106130.01 January 25, February 1 - 15 Tu 3:30 - 5:00 pm Location: Cascade Middle School, 19619 SW Mountaineer Baking is fun and easy anytime of the year. Brighten up those winter days with tasty treats from the oven. You will learn to prepare recipes to share with your family and friends. Come hungry! Fee: $65 ID $88 OD
Babysitter's Training
Ages: 11 - 15 #106180.01 January 15 • #106180.02 February 12 #106180.03 March 12 • #106180.04 April 9 #106180.05 May 14 Sa 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: American Red Cross, 2669 NE Twin Knolls Participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play, and some first aid. Participants receive take-home materials including a Babysitter's Training Handbook, Emergency Reference Guide, and a Babysitter's Training CD-rom. Red Cross Certification card is awarded upon completion of the course and does not expire. Please bring lunch. Fee: $40 ID $54 OD *C
Middle School Math Homework Club
Ages: 11 - 14 #106552.01 January 26 - May 25 (no class March 23) W 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio Is homework time becoming stressful for you and your child? Let us help! Middle School Math Homework Club is designed to allow your child to get their personal questions answered. Individualized attention from trained and licensed teachers will allow your child to maximize their homework time. Sign up fast! Fee: $300 ID $350 OD *C
The Mural Project
Ages: 13 - 19 #106512.01 April 8 - May 13 • F 3:30 - 5:00 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota This course introduces students to the history and impact of mural painting and the implementation of their own mural. We’ll lead students through the time periods and styles of murals in history as an influence in creating a class project. Four students will be paired with a Poet House artist to design the structure, formulate the concept, and finalize the project in a public arena. Confirmed spaces include the Truckstop Skate Park, Bend Community Center, and other locations. Diversity, community, and social commentary will be emphasized throughout the topics and themes painted in this course. Fee: $80 ID $108 OD *C
T. H.R.E.A.D.S. (The Half-Recycled Economic Apparel Design School)
Ages: 13 - 19 #106513.01 February 8 - March 15 Tu 3:30 - 5:00 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota Students will learn to create unique and personalized items of clothing by using an article of old clothing/material and binding it with something new, or any combination of the two. They will study fashion from a personal standpoint. The students will take tours of local stores and boutiques to get a basic understanding of what’s current and what style they like or would like to create. Students will become knowledgeable in designing apparel that costs less to make and ensures it is one-of-a-kind. Fee: $80 ID $108 OD *C
SPIT: Spoken Poetry is Transformational
Ages: 13 - 19 #106510.01 February 9 - March 16 #106510.02 March 30 - May 4 W 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota This class will introduce young adults to the art of spoken word poetry. Students will be encouraged to listen, write, and perform poetry with focus on social commentary, and tone, and eventually compete in a poetry competition - a Slam. The class will meet for general discussion and performances, and will also have workshop times available where students can come in and get one-on-one help from instructor Jason Graham aka Mosley Wotta. The final class will be a poetry slam open to the public. Fee: $70 ID $95 OD *C
Screen Printing and T-Shirt Design
Ages: 13 - 19 #106511.01 February 9 - March 16 #106511.02 March 30 - May 4 W 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota The goal of this class is to familiarize students with the process and purposes of silk screening and encourage them to use it as a dynamic vehicle for artistic expression. We’ll learn a brief history of silk screening, see the work of several silkscreen artists, and learn about several different processes. Students will have the opportunity to do poster art, composition pieces, or create their own t-shirts. Fee: $90 ID $135 OD *C
The Art of Stand-Up Comedy
Ages: 13 - 19 #106515.01 February 8 - March 15 Tu 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota This class will take students through the process of performing comedy. You will learn how to handle hecklers, process material into jokes, arrange your jokes, have a good time anywhere and realize everything is a joke! No joke! You also get to learn about your favorite subject, you! The final project of this class will be the opportunity to perform on a real stage in front of others. Fee: $70 ID $95 OD *C
Portfolio Development
Ages: 13 - 19 #106516.01 February 8 - March 15 Tu 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota Designed to help students find their visual voice, we'll explore examples of contemporary work in order to open the minds of students to artistic possibilities. Each student will bring in examples of their own work in order to talk about what they like to make and where they might want to go with it. As a group, we will have critiques. As individuals, each student will have studio time to work on whatever they like with one-on-one guidance from the instructor as well as feedback from their peers. Fee: $80 ID $108 OD *C
B-Boy/Hip-Hop & Contemporary Dance
Ages: 13 - 19 #106514.01 February 9 - March 16 #106514.02 March 30 - May 4 W 8:00 - 9:30 pm Location: Casa Cada at the Poet House, 55 NW Minnesota A collaborative teaching of performance choreography that entails the techniques and styles of hiphop and contemporary dancing. Students will learn dance pieces that not only improve technique but also tell a story. This fusion of the two different styles of dance enables the students to break the barriers of traditional expectations. The two styles will be used together to create a unique and different style that has the hard hitting, raw, and stunning visual effects of hip-hop, and the subtle, vulnerable, organic, and captivating style of contemporary. Create a performance piece that takes dance and the students to another level. Fee: $70 ID $95 OD *C
Advanced Speed Reading
Ages: 13 - 24 #106547.01 February 5 - 26 Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio This is an essential speed reading course for all college bound students. Want to make those AP courses easier? Want to read your English Literature books in less time? Students can increase their rate of speed by as much as 300% while maintaining comprehension! Fee: $299 ID $349 OD *C
Crash Course: SAT Prep
Ages: 15 - 19 #106548.01 April 9 - 30 Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio This course is an overview of all topics found on the SAT Math, Verbal, and Essay Writing components. In addition we’ll cover strategies for taking the SAT as well as preparation methods students should do leading up to test day. A full-length SAT practice test, as well as a free 30-minute college consultation, is included with this Seminar Course. Don’t pass this offer up! Fee: $349 ID $399 OD *C
Crash Course: ACT Prep
Ages: 15 - 18 #106549.01 March 5 - April 2 (no class March 26) Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio This course will be an overview of all topics found on the ACT: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Students will also learn test-taking strategies and study methods for this college entrance exam. A full-length ACT practice test, as well as a free 30- minute college consultation, is included with this Seminar Course. Fee: $349 ID $399 OD *C
Test Taking Strategies 101
Ages: 15 - 18 #106551.01 May 7 - 28 Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Sylvan Learning Center, 2150 NE Studio What does your study time look like? How do you prepare for tests? Stay organized, maximize your study time, get rid of test anxiety, and score higher on your finals! Allow Sylvan to teach you researchbased techniques to get better test scores and make your study time more efficient. This course will cover topics in test anxiety, organizing notes, time management, study plans and strategies as well as test-day tips! Sign up now -- space is limited! Fee: $299 ID $349 OD *C
Middle School Skate Ski
Ages: 12 - 15 #307660.S2 January 23 - February 13 #107660.S3 February 27 - March 20 Su 12:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Harmon Park Discover the thrill of skate skiing. In addition to being a whole lot of fun, skate skiing is also a great way to stay in shape and make new friends. We'll provide you with skate skis, boots, poles, trail passes, transportation, and coaching for the entire program. All you have to do is show up at the Harmon Park Outdoor Center, and we'll take care of showing you how to have fun on skinny skis. (Weather cancellations will be refunded.) Fee: $72 ID $97 OD
Indoor Snowboarding Training
Ages: 7 - 15 #106139.11 January 31 - February 21 #106139.12 February 28 - March 21 #106139.13 March 28 - April 18 #106139.14 April 25 - May 16 M 7:30 - 8:30 pm #106139.20 February 2 - 23 #106139.21 March 2 - 23 #106139.22 March 30 - April 20 #106139.23 April 27 - May 18 W 7:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Acrovision, 63255 Jamison Snowboarders - Get the advantage of indoor snowboard training by a qualified instructor in a safe environment. Students will learn rail slides, balance and safety techniques, off axis aerial techniques and more. Students will also have the opportunity to use snowboards, rails, balance boards, trampolines and foam pits. Equipment provided. Sturdy shoes required. Fee: $55 ID $74 OD *C
Acro Fit!
Ages: 10 - 15
#106140.01 January 31 - February 23
#106140.02 February 28 - March 23
#106140.03 March 28 - April 20
#106140.04 April 25 - May 18
M/W 4:00 - 5:00 pm
#106140.10 February 1 - 24
#106140.11 March 1 - 24
#106140.12 March 29 - April 21
#106140.13 April 26 - May 19
Tu/Th 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Acrovision, 63255 Jamison
Acro Fit is our great new program providing young athletes an opportunity to have a weight training/fitness program along with nutritional education. Top of the line (kid size) training equipment and a full-time coach to assist in motivational workouts. Get fit with Acro Fit now! Fee: $55 ID $74 OD *C
Tae Kwon Do
Ages: 13 - 16
#106135.01 January 31 - February 21
#106135.02 February 28 - March 21
#106135.03 March 28 - April 18
#106135.04 April 25 - May 16
M 6:30 - 8:00 pm
#106135.11 February 1 - 22
#106135.12 March 1 - 22
#106135.13 March 29 - April 19
#106135.14 April 26 - May 17
Tu 12:00 - 1:00 pm
#106135.31 February 1 - 22
#106135.32 March 1 - 22
#106135.33 March 29 - April 19
#106135.34 April 26 - May 17
Tu 6:30 - 8:00 pm
#106135.41 February 2 - 23
#106135.42 March 2 - 23
#106135.43 March 30 - April 20
#106135.44 April 27 - May 18
W 6:30 - 8:00 pm
#106135.20 February 3 - 24
#106135.21 March 3 - 24
#106135.22 March 31 - April 21
#106135.23 April 28 - May 19
Th 12:00 - 1:00 pm
#106135.51 February 3 - 24
#106135.52 March 3 - 24
#106135.53 March 31 - April 21
#106135.54 April 28 - May 19
Th 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Acrovision, 63255 Jamison
Tae Kwon Do, (translation: foot, fist, way), is a Korean Martial art that dates back over 2000 years. This class provides an opportunity for our students to learn respect, Korean culture, discipline, fitness, self-defense and enhanced self-confidence. Our students find that what they learn in class can be associated and practiced in their everyday lives. Uniforms are required and will be available for $30 at class. Fee: $49 ID $66 OD *C
Drama, Drama, Drama
Ages: 8 - 14 #106146.01 March 26 - 27 Sa/Su 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: 2nd Street Theatre, 220 NE Lafayette BEAT (Bend Experimental Art Theatre) offers this class for actors who want to learn or polish acting skills. Telling the story just got more exciting because students are part of the story. This class provides students with the basics needed to understand, explore and develop their character and to interact with other characters within a scene. The young actor is also educated about a variety of methods used to express emotion in theatre. Fee: $65 ID $88 OD *C
Improv/Stand Up
Ages: 10 & up #106147.01 February 26 Sa 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Location: 2nd Street Theatre, 220 NE Lafayette BEAT (Bend Experimental Art Theatre) offers this class for those interested in comedy. Improvisation is the art of creating relationships, crafting words and producing events on the spot with a team of players. Learn the rules to successful improvisation and become skilled at taking chances on-stage to fully realize the world of this creative, virtually limitless, engaging art form. Are you ready to have some fun? Bring a lunch. Fee: $65 ID $88 OD *C
Broadway Musical Vocal
Ages: 12 - 18 #106148.01 February 19 - 20 Sa/Su 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: 2nd Street Theatre, 220 NE Lafayette BEAT (Bend Experimental Art Theatre) offers this class for actors to learn how to sing, move and act at the same time. It’s a bit like juggling but - once you´ve got it down, you won´t forget! This class will include working on small group original performances as well as a group presentation. As always, vocal warm up and overall vocal health are emphasized. The end of the class will be capped with a performance. Fee: $65 ID $88 OD *C
Cascade School of Music
Location: 200 NW Pacific Park Ln
Guitar Path I
Ages: 10 - 13 #106581.01 January 10 - March 14 M 5:00 - 5:50 pm #106581.02 January 13 - March 17 Th 5:00 - 5:50 pm We will learn good technique, songs, chords, easy lead parts and much more. Music skills including music reading and rhythm interpretation included. Acoustic guitars strongly preferred, electronic tuners required.
Fee: $165 ID $223 OD *C
The School of ROCK!
Ages: 9 - 16 #106589.01 January 11 - March 15 Tu 3:50 - 5:10 pm #106589.02 January 11 - March 15 Tu 5:15 - 6:45 pm Play in a real rockin’ band! Open to electric guitars, basses, drums and keyboards with basic proficiency. Limited to two musicians per slot so you'll get a lot of playing time. Learn classic rock tunes and write and play your own. Placement by audition ONLY: call for times.
Fee: $165 ID $223 OD *C
Jazz Jam - Improvisation and Explorations
Ages: 10 - 16 #106590.01 January 11 - March 15 Tu 7:00 - 8:30 pm For 10 years, the class for the aspiring jazz musician! You’ll learn jazz standards, play gigs, take lots of solos and jam with new friends. We’ll study chords, scales and the music theory that holds them together. One year experience required. Fee: $85 ID $115 OD *C
Fabulous Fiddle Fun
Ages: 9 - 18 #106597.01 January 11 - March 15 Tu 5:00 - 6:15 pm Miya Saito has been winning national fiddle contests for years; now she’s 15 and ready to teach, having studied with the best in the world. Miya will focus on the classic "easier" fiddle tunes that are so fun to play. Students should be able to play one octave major scales in the keys of G, A and D without looking at music. Tunes will be taught the traditional way, by ear; students are encouraged to bring a recording device. Fee: $155 ID $209 OD *C
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