Saturday Enrichment
Feb 3: The winter session has been canceled.
We'll try again next year.
Like the Summer
Camp program, the Saturday Enrichment classes at Da Vinci are
open to the public. Typically we offer at least one session
during the school year featuring classes in a variety of subject
areas for a range of student ages. Each session meets for six
weeks. Classes are designed to be small (usually 4-10
students) and hands-on so that students can explore the subject
matter in great depth.
Please contact Jeff Oldham at 847-841-7532
ext 226 with any questions.
12/14: Class Descriptions and Registration for Winter Session
Starting February 4th
We are pleased to offer five classes for a winter session that
will begin February 4th:
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Beginning Spanish for grades K-2
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The Amazing Human Body for grades 2-4
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Modern Marvels: The History of Technological Innovations for
grades 3-5
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Lego Robotics for grades 3-8
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Print Mania: The Art of Serigraphy (Silk Screen) for grades
5-8
The session will meet for six weeks on the following dates:
February 4/11/18/25 and March 3/10. Classes will meet from
9am-12pm each week, and the cost for each class is $240 per
student. We need at least four students enrolled to run each
class, and we will take registrations up to February 3rd.
Class Descriptions
Beginning Spanish (grades K-2)
Vamos! Young students will enjoy a fun, exciting
introduction to Spanish. We will spend time learning the
Spanish alphabet, numbers, basic greetings, colors, food, and so
much more. We will also talk about Spanish culture including
music, art and cuisine. This class is a a great opportunity
for children to expand their language skills and have fun learning
about a different culture. Taught by Amber Readel, the
assistant director of the Da Vinci Academy Summer Camp.
The Amazing Human Body (grades 2-4)
Discover the greatest and most complex machine ever created, the
human body, and how it works from day to day. Topics will
include skin & bones, muscular system, nervous system,
respiratory system, digestive system, and circulatory system.
Each week's activities will combine science, reading, math, and
social studies. Taught by Jamie Barbeau, B.A. in Elementary
Education. Ms. Barbeau is an experienced elementary school
teacher and director of the Da Vinci Academy Summer Camp.
Modern Marvels: The History of Technological Innovations
(grades 3-5)
How has our technology changed over time? Have you ever wondered
what makes a cell phone work? Or how a roller coaster stays on
track? This class will explore the evolution of technology through
the ages. Students will engage in hands-on activities to
explore the inner workings of technology that are important to us
today. Students will study a variety of innovations to discover who
developed the technology, how it works, and the impact on
society. A perfect combination of science, technology, and
history! Taught by Kristen Conforti, middle school teacher
and staff member of the Da Vinci Academy Summer Camp.
Lego Robotics (grades 3-8)
Turn your imagination loose with this hands-on class that
combines creativity with engineering, problem solving, and
teamwork. Students will work in small teams to build and program
Lego Mindstorms robots to solve an array of design
challenges. Taught by Doug Pratt, a former Motorola engineer
and current technology consultant, and his son, Andrew, a student
at Elgin Community College. The Pratts coach the middle
school robotics teams at Da Vinci Academy.
Print Mania! Explore the Art of Serigraphy (grades
5-8)
Students explore the challenging and rewarding printing medium
of serigraphy (silk screen). This ancient printing process has been
made popular with modern artists such as Andy Warhol (the
Campbell's soup can posters) and rock band artists printing dynamic
images on t-shirts. We will work on original designs that transfer
well to paper and fiber. Students will work with direct and
indirect methods of this engaging medium. Come prepared with
original images and ideas. Taught by Karyl Shields, the art
teacher at Da Vinci Academy.