C.A.S.P. –Cole After School Program
(last updated 1/4/12)
The C.A.S.P. activities are offered each fall and spring and offers a variety of fun, after-school activities for students in K through 5. Programs run for six weeks, unless otherwise noted and cost $55. Some classes, may have an added materials fee of $15. Please note that the Lego class is a ten week program and the classes are from 3:20-5:00 and the fee is $155.00 not $55.00
Registration opens January 6th at 10:00 AM
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
All classes are 3:20 – 4:30 unless noted
Mondays (MONDAYS January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 5 ) Unless noted
Cookin’ Kids – Your child will bring home meals accompanied by healthy dips and delectable desserts. Students will learn proper hygiene practices and helpful kitchen techniques while having a lot of fun making terrific meals for their families. (***4 WEEKS ONLY ––Jan 23, 30, Feb 6 & 13) Instructors: Cindy Loring, Ann Guerra, and Maria Fanning Grades: 3-5 Class Size: 18 Students *** Additional Materials Fee: $15
Spanish for Kids – This age appropriate Spanish class will expose the children to Spanish through all kinds of fun activities.¿Habla usted español? (Do you speak Spanish?) Instructors: NHS AP Students Grades: K-3, Class size: 12
Boot Camp– Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to train with Matt Hagan of Veteran Training. Veteran Training runs successful youth & adult boot camps in Norwell and the South Shore. Veteran Training Youth Program offers a fitness boot camp opportunity for children for all ages to experience, develop, grow, and excel by participating in fun fitness programs. This program builds confidence, improves fitness levels, and provides life skills through an adventure activity Boot Camp! The Youth Boot Camp program’s activities increase coordination development while building self-esteem and team work. The proceeds for the Veteran Training Boot Camps will go directly to the certified Massachusetts Non-Profit, Veterans in Service and the Military Care Package Program. Instructor: Matt Hagan Grades: 2-5 Class size: 15
Tuesday ( January 17, 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 6 )
Scrapbooking for Kids !!!! – Imagine how excited your child will be as they create their own family album. The children will need to bring about 50 photos of favorite memories they can use in their album. If time allots, the children will also hand craft gift cards to use for birthday parties. Instructor: The Amazing Creative Memories Consultant, Judy Crooks Grades: 1-4 Class Size: 10 Additional Materials Fee: $15
Spanish for Kids – This age appropriate Spanish class will expose the children to Spanish through all kinds of fun activities.¿Habla usted español? (Do you speak Spanish?) Instructors: NHS AP Students Grades: K-3, Class size: 12
Computer Classes- Computer Classes: Over the course of six weeks students will learn the basics of computing from setting up a computer, basic operation of a computer – save files, find files, revise files, what is a hard drive, flash drive, DVD etc. Students will also become proficient in Word and PowerPoint, they will create projects in each program – even using some of their homework as the subject matter. Students will learn how to use internet search engines in a safe format and how to best use the internet to solve homework problems. They will also learn how to use internet tools, such as bookmarks and other tools. Each class will include typing skills and a typing races to increase the students typing speed! Empower your child to navigate today’s rapidly changing technology. Instructors– Myra Lyne and Sarah Summers, Grades 4 & 5
Hand sewing for busy hands- Create 3 adorable handsewn crafts. This class is perfect for busy hands and a great way to learn to sew using age appropriate ” American Girl ” colorful products. Your child will sew three great projects including a coin purse, tech case and pencil toppers/pins. Instructor: Kristin Ford, Grades 3-5, Class size: 8 Additional Material fee: $15
Window Art- Create cool paintings for the windows of Cole School. Instructor Paula White Grades 3-5 Class size: 10 Additional Material fee: $15
Wednesday (January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 29 ) Unless noted ****
Cookin’ Kids – Your child will bring home meals accompanied by healthy dips and delectable desserts. Students will learn proper hygiene practices and helpful kitchen techniques while having a lot of fun making terrific meals for their families. (***4 WEEKS ONLY ––Jan 23, 30, Feb 6 & 13) Instructors: Cindy Loring, Ann Guerra, and Maria Fanning Grades: 1-3 Class Size: 18 Students Additional Materials Fee: $15
Karate- This class will serve as an introduction to basic karate techniques and skills. Children will learn stretching techniques, balance, and practice focus skills. Striking and kicking techniques are taught and developed on foam pads. Age appropriate self defense tactics through words and body language are practiced. Games are played to support these new found skills and have fun. Sensei Fred has been teaching Karate for ten years and holds a Massachusetts teaching license and currently is working on his masters degree in education. Instructor-Fred Channel Grades K-3 Size: 10
French for Kids – This age appropriate French class will expose the children to French through all kinds of fun activities. Parlez-vous français? (Do you speak french)? Instructors: NHS AP Students Grades: K-3, Class size: 12
Thursday (January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 1 )
Funderstanding Science-THURSDAY – Over the course of six weeks, students will explore Newton’s Laws of physics, the basics of aerodynamic principles and explore mild chemical reactions while having fun in a safe and supervised environment. The kids will launch handmade rockets, fly paper airplanes, create polymer green slime, erupt a volcano, and learn about roller coaster design. Instructor – Myra Lyne. Grades 3-5 Class size: 10 Additional Materials fee: $15
INTRO TO HANDBELLS- If you’ve never heard or seen a handbell choir in action, go to YouTube and type in “handbells”: you’re in for a treat! In this first-time-ever after-school offering, students will be shown the basics of how to ring, damp and care for these brass-colored instruments while learning to read fundamental musical notation. Because each person only rings one or two notes of the scale at once, children must work as a team to hear results. They will also hone their eye-hand-brain coordination, as ringing is very physical. (Please note: handbells are extremely expensive instruments and must be treated accordingly.) Director Karen Harvey has two degrees from the New England Conservatory, is an affiliate artist at MIT and full-time Minister of Music at the United Church of Christ in Norwell, where she directs five ensembles, three of which are handbell choirs.. Instructor: Karen Harvey Grades 3-5, Class size: 10 Class Fee: $65
Fantastic Friendship Bracelets – Calling all first through fifth graders who are interested in making friends and making bracelets! Come join me for a fun afternoon of making Macramé Friendship Bracelets. Create colorful designs and patterns. Make bracelets for yourself or to give to your friends. Friendship bracelets are cool at Cole School! Instructor: our very own second grade teacher Kim Swartz! Grades: 1-5, Class size: 10, Additional Materials fee: $5
Cake Decorating-Did you ever wonder how to decorate a cake? Learn how to decorate various baked goods. Students will be given their own “tips” and will learn how to create beautiful desserts. Over the course of six classes they will learn to write, create shell borders, simple flowers, leaves and stars. The children will use both traditional icing along with royal icing . The children can let their imagination go because cake is a blank canvas. Might just be to beautiful to eat, at least until after dinner! Instructor: Catrina Dirubbo, Grades:3-5, Class size: 8 Additional Material Fee: $15
Friday (January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, March 2) ***Unless noted***
Zumba—Our very own Cole School Mom, Toni Clifford, is the Zumba Queen! She has been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years and we are so honored to have her offer this program to our children! Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-tofollow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away! Parents please come on the last class and watch your children have fun and exercise their body and mind at the same time! Instructor: Toni Clifford Grades: 2-5 Class size: 15
Duck Tape Projects: Learn how to make flowers, bags, bracelets and some other cute things! Instructor: Mrs. Austin Grades 3-5 Class size: 10 Additional Material fee: $15
Art Masterpiece- Come find your “inner artist” at Art Masterpiece. Did you ever wonder where Picasso got his talent from….his father. Or why Andy Warhol was famous for a Campbell’s Soup can? Come join in the fun for a chance to create your own art portfolio and learn about some amazing artist. Each week will be a different artist/genre that we focus on to create your Art Masterpiece. Everyone has an artistic side, take some time to find yours! Instructor: Sabrina Newton Grades 3-5, Class size: 10 Additional Materials fee : $15
Play Well Lego Class Grade 3-5 ********10 WEEKS********10 week class that you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity! Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! Students explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering, from Gear Cars to Battletracks. The engineer-designed curriculum challenges new and returning students to reach higher levels of engineering comprehension. Grades: 3-5 Class size: min. of 10 – max 15 ******Class Fee: $155 Time: 3:20-5:00 Additional dates: March 9, 16, 23 & 30********