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Fall Study Skills Class Description (For Ages 11 - 14) “Head of the Class” - Organizational & Study Skills for the Middle Schooler
Doesn't every student want to spend less time studying and more time doing things they enjoy? Our study skills class can make that dream a reality. Participants will learn how to use their school planners effectively, plan ahead to maximize study time, take organized notes and prepare for exams, writing assignments and major projects without cramming the night before. Students will need to bring their school planner to all classes.

Fall Keyboarding Class Description (For Ages 11 – 14) “Keyboard Kids” - Keyboarding & MS Word Fundamentals for Teens
It's a fact - more and more middle schools and virtually ALL high schools are requiring students to submit highly polished, typed documents. And, while this generation can out-text us thumbs down, Google anything under the sun in a split second, and play online internet games with other kids around the world, most of them are not quite so adept at double spacing, inserting page numbers, and applying the dreaded hanging indent. There is hope, however! In this high-energy, hands-on class, students will learn keyboarding and word processing skills essential for success in school, in college, and eventually, the workplace. *This class is also a great idea for students who struggle with handwriting skills and/or dysgraphia.

Fall Science Class Description (For Ages 9 - 14) “Spa Science” - Create Lotions & Potions for Body & Bath!
Ahhh…Lip balms...bath salts...body scrubs...lotion....A day at the salon? Nope! A day in Spa Science! In this fun and fascinating class, students will use natural ingredients and learn the science of aromatherapy while creating bath oils, salt scrubs, foaming baths, body lotions and more. Participants will receive a “how-to booklet” and take their creations home! Perfect for gift-giving, or to keep on hand for an at home spa experience.

Fall Cooking Class Description (For Ages 11 – 15) “Smart Cookies" – Cooking & Nutrition for ‘Tweens & Teens
These classes are great for the middle schooler or for a child whose current culinary specialty is toast. All the classes provide extensive kitchen safety and nutrition/health information in addition to hands-on cooking lessons with recipes that are easily duplicated at home using ingredients most homes already have on hand. All of the recipes utilize low or reduced-fat ingredients, in an effort to demonstrate to kids that healthy cooking doesn't have to mean tofu and sprouts – food that's good for you can actually taste good too!