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Youth and Teens

BUDDING CHEFS

Introduce your child to the tasty world of cooking! Your "budding chef" will learn basic cooking skills while preparing a simple recipe. Learn to cook in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. They will learn kitchen safety, proper food handling and cooking techniques. Cooking is also great for building math skills such as weights and measurements and improves reading skills by reading the recipes. Fine motor skills will be challenged as they will be whisking, kneading, rolling, pouring and mixing. This class will teach your child the skills necessary to develop a life-long love of cooking and hopefully make healthier food choices. Classes will be broken down by age group with the Fledgling Chefs (ages 6-9) making simpler recipes, while the Chef's apprentices (ages 10 and above) will be more challenged. Each month a new recipe will be prepared. Each chef will receive an apron to take home.

Instructor: Christi Mills
Dates: Wednesday, September 19, 1 class
Dates: Thursday, October 18, 1 class
Dates: Thursday, November 15, 1 class
Dates: Thursday, December 20, 1 class
Times: Fledgling Chefs: 4:30-6pm
Times: Chef's Apprentices: 6:30-9pm
Fee: For the Series (4 classes) – Fledgling Chefs Members: $50 Non-members: $70
Fee: For each class individually – Fledgling Chefs Members: $15 Non-members: $20
Fee: For the Series (4 classes) – Chef's apprentices Members: $90 Non-members: $110
Fee: For each class individually – Chef's apprentices Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Additional Costs: $10-$15 for food, payable directly to instructor first class

BEGINNING KNITTING FOR KIDS

In this class your child will learn the basics of knitting. They will learn how to cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off in order to complete their scarf project. Prior to the start of the class the instructor will assist in choosing appropriate yarn and needles to create a scarf. No pattern is required.

Instructor: Denise Koran-Klisiewicz
Date: Saturdays, September 29, October 6 & 13, 3 classes, 10-11am
Fee: Members: $20.00 Non-members: $25.00
Plus materials fee: $20 payable to instructor first class

YOUTH AND TEENS IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography is not just about pushing a button on a camera, it's a decision making process. This class will help your child better understand the media images they encounter every day, and will teach them respect for electronic equipment. Photography allows children a new way to express themselves by building self-confidence and instilling a sense of empowerment. These classes will cover basic camera operation, composition techniques and explore communication through their images.

For the Teens in Photography class the same topics will be covered as in the Youth in Photography class, however, more time will be spent on each topic.

Equipment needed: It is highly recommended that each participant bring to each class a digital camera along with any type of data transfer cables or a media disc. If you do not have a camera, you may still sign-up for the class.

On November 17th, a montage of the student's photos will be on display at an end of class, art show.

Instructor: Christi Mills
Date:
Youth in Photography (ages 8-12): Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7 & 14, 6 classes, 6-7pm
Teens in Photography (ages 13-18): Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7, & 14, 6 classes, 7:15-8:30pm
Fee:
Youth in Photography – Members: $60.00; Non-members: $75.00;
Teens in Photography – Members: $75.00; Non-members: $90.00;
Additional Costs: Please bring one package of mixed sizes Photo paper

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TEENS: THE BASICS AND BEYOND

Just got a digital camera recently? Or perhaps you have one, and you want to expand your skills by moving off of the A or P setting. We'll start by reviewing the basics so you have a firm foundation. The deeper the foundation, the higher you can build your skills. Then we will move to making creative choices using the other settings on your camera. Later we will learn how to edit the pictures with a computer, again beginning with some basics and then moving beyond. We will do this with free or inexpensive software. We will be working on Windows computers, however your instructor has professional experience with Mac as well and can help you if you are a Mac user. The principles are the same, and most software, once opened, looks the same on either platform.

Instructor: Kevin Kopchynski
Date: Thursdays, November 29, December 6, 13 & 20, 4 classes, 4-6pm
Fee: Members: $80.00 Non-members: $95.00

NATURAL FACIALS

This is a hands-on class where you will mix up some amazingly easy and all natural beauty products for your skin. Learn helpful tips on keeping your skin healthy and looking its best no matter what your skin type. Come make some yummy facials, try them out and get recipes and handouts on how to keep your skin clear and fresh. All are edible too! 3 types of facial recipes for different types as well as hand scrubs and more...

Instructor: Michelle Cove
Dates: Saturday, October 13, 1 class, 10-11:30am OR
Dates: Saturday, November 26, 1 class, 10-11:30am
Fee: Members: $15.00 Non-members: $20.00

BOOTCAMP FOR TEENS!

A 3-week "bootcamp" designed for teenagers. This course will cover all the basics and show the awesome benefits of healthy habits (great skin, more energy, improved academic and athletic performance and much more). Come and learn how the body functions, the importance of nutrition, stress management, exercise, and learn some simple, easy, healthy habits to carry forward throughout their lives. If you have a teenager who needs help in those areas (even if they are an athlete!), this course is for them.

Instructor: Michelle Cove and Kristie Nathanson
Date: Mondays, October 15, 22 & 29, 3 classes, 6:30-8pm
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-members: $55.00

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