Chelmsford Community Education
Summer Fun for Kids
Summer Activities 2012
Register at least 1 week before the start date to ensure your program runs! Registration will continue until the class is full. A few programs have a two-week advance enrollment policy. ENROLL RIGHT AWAY!
FUN FOR KIDS
CHARCOAL & PASTEL ART STUDIO (Course #105)
$60, CommEd Room 16
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:30–11:30 am
5 classes held on July 9, 11, 13, 16, and 18 (Ages 8+)
Students will produce their own composition as they interpret the instructor-selected art subjects using either charcoal pencils/chalks, or dry pastel chalks/pencils, or a combination of both. New students should bring to the first class their own choice of art subject to draw. Drawing techniques in outline, contour, shading, blending and detailing are basically taught. Material list on charcoal drawing and pastel drawing is available at the CommEd Center, approximate cost $45–50, without the cost of an easel. Instructor: Alma Bella C. Solis.
MUSIC THEATER WORKSHOP (Course #118)
$270, CommEd Stage
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–12:00 pm
3 weeks beginning July 9 (Grades 4–8, just completed)
Students will participate in acting, vocal and basic choreography exercises to build skills. Students will apply those skills to scenes from various musical productions with opportunities for spoken parts and solos. The scenes we will work on are dependent upon enrollment but may include the following musicals: Once on This Island, High School Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie and Once Upon a Mattress. The workshop will conclude with a performance of scenes learned. Instructor: Jodi Richardson.
KIDS ART CLASS—ACRYLIC BEGINNER LEVEL (Course #111)
$55, CommEd Room 15
Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 am–12:30 pm
1 week beginning July 10 (Ages 5–12)
This fun beginning level course will offer an introduction to acrylic colors for kids. A variety of painting styles will be used throughout this class including a canvas painting. Students must provide brushes (round # 0 & 2 , flat # 2, 3 & 6 and a filbert # 8). The instructor will provide all other materials. There will be a $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class for acrylic sheets, paints and canvas panels. Instructor: Gopika Luthra.
ART STUDIO 7–11 (Course #104)
$60, CommEd Room 6
Tuesdays, 9:00–11:00 am
4 weeks beginning July 10 (Ages 7–11)
Come have fun and begin to learn the basics of drawing. We will explore form and shading and apply this learning to create more realistic and three-dimensional landscapes. Still life drawing requires careful observation of inanimate objects; it is up to the artist to draw life into the subject! Take on this challenge and enjoy the process with us. We may even have time to add a little color to our art with paint! Instructor: Richard Marion.
KIDS POTTERY SPECTACULAR (Course #112)
$40, CommEd Room 15
Monday–Friday, 10:30–11:45 am
1 week beginning July 16 (Ages 6–12)
Love to paint, love to draw, love to spend time with your friends, join us to learn new painting techniques. Each day we will paint a different piece of pottery using several different painting techniques. Examples are: sponge painting and tie dye. All pieces are functional and food safe. Paint is non-toxic and washable. The five pottery pieces will be fired and packaged by the instructor. They will be available for pick up seven days after the last class date at the CommEd Center. There will be a $50 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Instructor: Patricia Langeleh.
KIDS POTTERY SPECTACULAR (Course #113)
$40, CommEd Room 15
Monday–Friday, 10:30–11:45 am
1 week beginning August 6 (Ages 6–12)
See previous course description.
LEGO™ MINDSTORMS (Course #115)
$314, CommEd Room 10
Monday–Friday, 8:15 am–3:15 pm
1 week beginning July 16 (Ages 9–14)
Register at least 2 weeks before the start date to ensure your program runs! Registration will continue until the class is full.
The Lego™ Mindstorms program takes kids to the next level of designing and building robots to meet a variety of fun challenges and tasks. The Mindstorms programs are written on computers and then downloaded to the free-roaming robots. Programmers can change the robot's behavior using environmental stimuli such as sound and light sensors, and these robots can incorporate up to three motors. In our program we emphasize problem-solving, process, group work, and fun in a relaxed atmosphere as kids compete in low-stakes trials to develop a superior automaton. Please bring a lunch, snack and drink. Instructor: Wicked Cool Staff.
SOUNDS LIKE FUN & GRAVITY GAMES (Course #121)
$20, CommEd Room 16
Tuesday, 9:30–11:00 am
1 class July 17 (Ages 5–6)
Register at least 2 weeks before the start date to ensure program runs! Registration will continue until the class is full.
Learn about the different types of sound. Discover what sounds actually are. Make sound travel through different media. Build your very own ear drum. Make salt dance and water fly! Then get ready for the games! Unlock the mysteries of this amazing force that affects us all. Learn about G-Forces, Centripetal Force, and why the center of gravity is so important in the building structures. Have fun building your very own leaning Tower of Pisa. Instructor: High Touch High Tech Staff (& high school assistant; dependent upon class size).
HOME ALONE (Course #109)
$25, CommEd Room 13
Tuesday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
1 class July 17 (Ages 8–12)
Does your child know what to do in an emergency or if a stranger comes to the door? The Home Alone Program is designed to teach children simple rules and procedures for responsible self care. The class will have a discussion concerning these very important issues. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Instructor: Janet Cullinane.
LEGO™ ROBOTICS (Course #116)
$314, CommEd Room 10
Monday–Friday, 8:15 am–3:15 pm
1 week beginning July 23 (Ages 7–11)
Register at least 2 weeks before the start date to ensure the program runs! Registration will continue until class is full.
Building on the fusion of kids favorite stuff to do (we're talking Legos™ and computers; naturally), this action-packed hands-on program introduces kids to robotics programming. Kids will create bots with motors and sensors, which they can program on our computers. They will work on challenges to wring the best performances from their inventions. Activities will be grouped around themes which include Rube Goldberg machines, soccer playing, animals, and high adventure. Apple beware...Learn basic programming as you build and program models to perform simple automated tasks. Please bring a lunch, snack and drink. Instructor: Wicked Cool Staff.
CHESS ZONE 1 (Course #106)
$35, CommEd Room 13
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00–10:00 am
3 weeks beginning July 24 (Grades entering 1–5)
Looking for a place to practice your chess skills? The Chess Zone is the place. Students will play matches with fellow participants. Relevant tips on mates, tactics and strategies will be presented. This program is for players who already know the rules of chess. Instructor: Gwen Meins.
CHESS ZONE 2 (Course #107)
$35, CommEd Room 13
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15–11:15 am
3 weeks beginning July 24 (Grades entering 5–9)
See previous course description.
A SPECTACULAR SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM (Course #100)
$102, CommEd Room 10
Monday–Friday, 8:45–11:45 am (Half day, mornings)
1 week beginning July 30 (Ages 6–11)
Come join this very cool and fun summer program! Over the past 17 years Top Secret Science has worked hands-on with over 400,000 children. Each day the kids will explore up to 20 weird and wacky hands-on science experiments and will make and take home at least 5–10 different projects. The scientists are fast paced and funny and your kids will be thoroughly entertained (they'll even learn some interesting things too). We will explore weird motions and flying things, air and water pressure, crazy chemistry, magic, crystals, light and sound, electricity, magnets, astronomy and more. Be prepared for lots of fun stuff. At least 50% are new experiments from last year. Instructor: Top Secret Science Staff.
A SPECTACULAR SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM (Course #102)
$102, CommEd Room 10
Monday–Friday, 12:00–3:00 pm (Half day, afternoons)
1 week beginning July 30 (Ages 6–11)
See previous course description.
A SPECTACULAR SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM (Course #101)
$192, CommEd Room 10
Monday–Friday, 8:45 am–3:00 pm (Full day)
1 week beginning July 30 (Ages 6–11)
See previous course description.
Students who attend the whole day session need to bring a lunch. Supervision is provided by the Top Secret Science staff at no extra charge. Breaks will be outside, weather permitting.
HOVERCRAFT (Course #110)
$160, CommEd Room 10
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–11:30 am
1 week beginning August 6 (Ages 6–11)
Do you want to design and build things that you create—not just a model you purchase? Well, this is the place for you. Build and keep an air-powered Hovercraft. You make it defy gravity. Once it's up and moving, then using your creativity, control its direction. You get to build and take home your own car. The purpose is to build a super car powered by more than one source of energy. This can be one crazy looking vehicle. We provide you with many materials for that dynamic vehicle that you will build. You will also get to build an Egg Drop Car. The purpose is to build a gravity vehicle that can cushion a raw egg as the car holding the egg is dropped from a high height. We provide you with the material to cushion the fall. You have to be creative. In these three challenges in one workshop, you will learn about laws of motion, energy, air pressure, friction, lift, speed and acceleration. Instructor: Sciensational Staff (& high school assistant; dependent upon class size).
ROLLER COASTER (Course #119)
$160, CommEd Room 10
Monday–Friday, 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
1 week beginning August 6 (Ages 8–12)
Learn simple engineering ideas, but come here for action and fun. Build a working roller coaster, as part of a group, and watch as our coaster cars go up and down steep inclines, as well as through many thrilling loops. Our roller coaster will be 3 ft. long and 3 ft. high. See if you can change things to make the ride more exciting. Students will learn first hand the mechanism of a Roller Coaster. Design and help build other amusement park rides, such as a ferris wheel, octopus whirl, swing ride or other types of rides.We will have our own great adventure working… learning…and having fun! Instructor: Sciensational Staff (& high school assistant; dependent upon class size).
KIDS SPORTS & FITNESS
KIDS SPORTS & FITNESS
JUNIOR GOLF (Course # 124)
$80, Chelmsford Country Club
Our junior program stresses many core values such as: safety, respect, courtesy, honesty, responsibility, sportsmanship, integrity and perseverance. These teachings develop not only better golfers, but also better people. Our goal is to develop lifelong golfers; ones who will continue to enjoy the game long after this program ends. We have taken great care to develop a comprehensive program for all age levels, taking into account differing abilities. The program is conducted in a fun atmosphere. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded on a daily basis. The older group must provide their own clubs. We have a limited number of clubs available for younger players to use.
Class size is limited to 6 students per group to maintain an instructor to student ratio of 1:6 to ensure proper instruction. Instructor: Gary Burke.
Beginner (offered Sessions 1–3 only): Designed to be a fun introduction to the game. Instruction will include the fundamentals of the game such as rules, grip, stance, alignment, swing and course etiquette as well as the skills of pitching, chipping and putting.
Group A: Time 8:30–10:00 am........................................
Ages: 11–15
Group B: Time 10:30 am–12:00 pm................................
Ages: 6–10
Classes: Monday–Wednesday
Dates: Session 1: June 25–27
Session 2: July 2, 3 & 5
Session 3: July 9–11
Intermediate (offered Sessions 4–6 only): Designed as an introduction to the game covering further fundamentals of the game with a more advanced approach.
Group A: Time 8:30–10:00 am......................................
Ages 11–15
Group B: Time 10:30 am–12:00 pm..............................
Ages 6–10
Classes: Monday–Wednesday
Dates: Session 4: July 16–18
Session 5: July 23–25
Session 6: July 30, 31 Aug 1
Advanced (offered Sessions 7–8, ages 10+ only): The primary focus is to further develop the fundamental skills, rules and etiquette of the game of golf. This will create a solid foundation for the junior golfer which will allow him/her to enjoy the game for a lifetime. Students must have their own clubs.
Group A: Time 8:30–10:00 am.....................................
Ages 13–15
Group B: Time 10:30 am–12:00 pm.............................
Ages 10–12
Classes: Monday–Wednesday
Dates: Session 7: August 6–8
Session 8: August 13–15
SKY HAWKS—TINY HAWKS (SOCCER, T-BALL & BASKETBALL) (Course #175)
$55, CommEd Field
Monday–Friday, 9:00–9:45 am
1 week beginning July 9 (Ages 3–4)
Along with every registration form, each participant must provide a record of their most recent physical and immunization dated within the past two years.
The essentials of soccer and/or basketball are introduced in a fun, safe environment with lots of encouragement. Children will learn balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development through a series of sport-specific games. All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a water bottle, running shoes and sunscreen. A parent/guardian is requested to stay. Participants should be toilet trained. Instructor: Skyhawks Staff.
SKY HAWKS—TINY HAWKS (SOCCER, T-BALL & BASKETBALL) (Course #176)
$55, CommEd Field
Monday - Friday, 9:00–9:45 am
1 week beginning August 6 (Ages 3-4)
See previous course description.
SKY HAWKS—MINI HAWKS (SOCCER, T-BALL & BASKETBALL) (Course #172)
$119, CommEd Field
Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
1 week beginning July 9 (Ages 4–6)
Along with every registration form, each participant must provide a record of their most recent physical and immunization dated within the past two years.
This T-ball, basketball, and soccer program gives young children a fun and positive first step into athletics. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a snack, a water bottle, running shoes, and sunscreen. Instructor: Skyhawks Staff.
SKY HAWKS—MINI HAWKS (SOCCER, T-BALL & BASKETBALL) (Course #173)
$119, CommEd Field
Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
1 week beginning August 6 (Ages 4–6)
See previous course description.
SKY HAWKS—LACROSSE BEGINNER (Course #174)
$119, CommEd Field
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
1 week beginning July 30 (Ages 7–10)
Along with every registration form, each participant must provide a record of their most recent physical and immunization dated within the past two years.
Lacrosse combines basic skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into one fast-paced game. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a snack, a water bottle, running shoes, and sunscreen. Mouth guards are recommended. Instructor: Skyhawks Staff.
Equipment will be provided. Kits include beginner lacrosse stick and softer balls.
YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS (Course #125)
$59, McCarthy Tennis Courts
Monday–Thursday (rain date Friday)
This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis or to build upon existing skills. Participants should bring a racquet (a limited amount of demo racquets will be available for use). Wear good sneakers and bring a water bottle. Tennis balls are provided. Instructor: The Next Champions Staff.
Monday–Friday, 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
1 week beginning August 6 (Ages 8–12)
Learn simple engineering ideas, but come here for action and fun. Build a working roller coaster, as part of a group, and watch as our coaster cars go up and down steep inclines, as well as through many thrilling loops. Our roller coaster will be 3 ft. long and 3 ft. high. See if you can change things to make the ride more exciting. Students will learn first hand the mechanism of a Roller Coaster. Design and help build other amusement park rides, such as a ferris wheel, octopus whirl, swing ride or other types of rides.We will have our own great adventure working… learning…and having fun! Instructor: Sciensational Staff (& high school assistant; dependent upon class size).
Our junior program stresses many core values such as: safety, respect, courtesy, honesty, responsibility, sportsmanship, integrity and perseverance. These teachings develop not only better golfers, but also better people. Our goal is to develop lifelong golfers; ones who will continue to enjoy the game long after this program ends. We have taken great care to develop a comprehensive program for all age levels, taking into account differing abilities. The program is conducted in a fun atmosphere. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded on a daily basis. The older group must provide their own clubs. We have a limited number of clubs available for younger players to use.
Class size is limited to 6 students per group to maintain an instructor to student ratio of 1:6 to ensure proper instruction. Instructor: Gary Burke.
Group B: Time 10:30 am–12:00 pm................................ Ages: 6–10
Classes: Monday–Wednesday
Dates: Session 1: June 25–27
Session 2: July 2, 3 & 5
Session 3: July 9–11
Group A: Time 8:30–10:00 am...................................... Ages 11–15
Group B: Time 10:30 am–12:00 pm.............................. Ages 6–10
Classes: Monday–Wednesday
Dates: Session 4: July 16–18
Session 5: July 23–25
Session 6: July 30, 31 Aug 1
Advanced (offered Sessions 7–8, ages 10+ only): The primary focus is to further develop the fundamental skills, rules and etiquette of the game of golf. This will create a solid foundation for the junior golfer which will allow him/her to enjoy the game for a lifetime. Students must have their own clubs.
Group A: Time 8:30–10:00 am..................................... Ages 13–15
Group B: Time 10:30 am–12:00 pm............................. Ages 10–12
Classes: Monday–Wednesday
Dates: Session 7: August 6–8
Session 8: August 13–15
Monday–Friday, 9:00–9:45 am
1 week beginning July 9 (Ages 3–4)
Along with every registration form, each participant must provide a record of their most recent physical and immunization dated within the past two years.
The essentials of soccer and/or basketball are introduced in a fun, safe environment with lots of encouragement. Children will learn balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development through a series of sport-specific games. All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a water bottle, running shoes and sunscreen. A parent/guardian is requested to stay. Participants should be toilet trained. Instructor: Skyhawks Staff.
Monday - Friday, 9:00–9:45 am
1 week beginning August 6 (Ages 3-4)
See previous course description.
Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
1 week beginning July 9 (Ages 4–6)
Along with every registration form, each participant must provide a record of their most recent physical and immunization dated within the past two years.
This T-ball, basketball, and soccer program gives young children a fun and positive first step into athletics. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a snack, a water bottle, running shoes, and sunscreen. Instructor: Skyhawks Staff.
Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
1 week beginning August 6 (Ages 4–6)
See previous course description.
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
1 week beginning July 30 (Ages 7–10)
Along with every registration form, each participant must provide a record of their most recent physical and immunization dated within the past two years.
Lacrosse combines basic skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into one fast-paced game. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a snack, a water bottle, running shoes, and sunscreen. Mouth guards are recommended. Instructor: Skyhawks Staff.
Equipment will be provided. Kits include beginner lacrosse stick and softer balls.
Monday–Thursday (rain date Friday)
This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis or to build upon existing skills. Participants should bring a racquet (a limited amount of demo racquets will be available for use). Wear good sneakers and bring a water bottle. Tennis balls are provided. Instructor: The Next Champions Staff.
| Group | Times | Ages | Levels |
| A | 9:00 am - 9:45 am | 4 - 6 | Tennis Tots |
| B | 10:00 am - 10:55 am | 7 - 10 | The Aces |
| C | 11:00 am - 11:55 pm | 11 - 16 | The Challengers |
| Dates: Sessions 1 | June 25–28 (June 29 rain date) |
| Dates: Sessions 2 | July 9–12 (July 13 rain date) |
| Dates: Sessions 3 | July 16–19 (July 20th rain date) |
| Dates: Sessions 4 | July 23–26 (July 27th rain date) |
| Dates: Sessions 5 | July 30–Aug 2 (August 3rd rain date) |
| Dates: Sessions 6 | August 6–9 (August 10th rain date) |
| Dates: Sessions 7 | August 13–16 (August 17th rain date) |