Nottingham PTA Enrichment Programs

SPRING 2025

TUESDAYS

Foam, Slime & Potions with KidScientific (1st-5th)

Step into a world of captivating experiments and mind-blowing discoveries! Our hands-on camp will immerse your child into the enchanting realm of foam, slime, and potions, as we unravel the secrets of science. Prepare to concoct elixirs that magically change color, create your own bouncy balls, and whip up some homemade PopRocks that fizz in your mouth. Each experiment combines the perfect blend of creativity and scientific exploration.

 

Chess (K-5th)

Learn chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy (formerly Magnus Chess Academy), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

 

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visitchessacademy.com.

 

Cartooning Art (K-5th)

Young Rembrandts™ Cartooning curriculum uses a structured stepwise format to teach students to create their own animated characters in humorous settings. We break down objects and ideas into simple shapes, then use exaggeration, caricature, and personification to playfully construct our own cartoon images. Our Cartooning curriculum develops academically relevant skills, including spatial-motor planning, mental discipline and fine motor skills, while providing a fun, enriching experience for our students. New lessons every week!

WEDNESDAYS

Spanish Journeys (K-5th)

ISL offers a comprehensive Spanish program for children in grades K-6, suitable for both beginners and those looking to expand their existing knowledge.

 

Session Structure:

  • Our classes start by learning and reviewing our foundation topics to ensure a solid foundation. Some of these topics are: Greetings, the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and many more.

  • Each session introduces two core topics, explored in-depth throughout the session.

  • The two core topics vary each session, ensuring your child never repeats the same material.

  • We focus on expanding vocabulary, forming sentences, and encouraging active use of the language.

  • Examples of rotating core topics: Animals, food, the house, verbs, body parts, clothes, professions, the city, and many more.

 

Program Highlights:

  • Every student receives handouts to use in class and at home.

  • Small class sizes, led by native-speaking, experienced teachers, create an engaging and motivating environment.

  • Diverse learning styles are catered to through: Conversation, music, flashcards, reading and writing, games, art, and storybooks.

  • Every two weeks, parents receive an email update from the teacher detailing class activities and providing suggestions for at-home reinforcement, helping to solidify the lessons learned in class.

     

Acting Improv Adventures: Spring Edition (K-3rd)

In this class, young performers step into the spotlight with laugh-out-loud activities! Each season offers fresh experiences through lively improv games and interactive acting exercises, focusing on storytelling and imaginative exploration instead of traditional scripts. Participants will think on their feet while enhancing their communication skills, stage presence, and teamwork in the exciting world of improvisation. Parents are invited to join us for a special mini-performance during the final class.

 

Minecraft Creative Building (K-5th)

Spawn into a world of endless possibilities! Join us for a fun-filled Minecraft adventure where your child will learn to build, design, and engineer their way to endless creativity. In this class, your child will learn essential Minecraft/Gaming skills, including building techniques, spatial reasoning, block physics, and a taste of redstone engineering! Children will have a blast building their dream home, creating 2D art, cobblestone towers using lava, animal farms and more! This class is fun for children of all levels, from beginners to experienced Minecraft players. No device needed! Join us and let your child's imagination soar!

THURSDAYS

Ultimate Frisbee (2nd-5th)

Non-stop fun in this totally awesome program! In this super active program, players will learn the basics of Ultimate Frisbee. Each day will end with full games, but will begin with lead-up games and skill building to help them hone their skills of throwing, catching, and running. Players will also learn that ultimate is a game where kids referee themselves! They will share strategies, learn how to make their own calls fairly, and work with teammates to make the most out of every play. This program is open to players of all different skill levels and is guaranteed to be a blast!

 

Engineer Race Cars (1st-5th)

Hit the racetrack with RoboThink! In this thrilling camp, students will not only build and race a variety of different race cars, they’ll also be learning about different parts of a car like the transmission, pistons and differentials! No prior experience necessary, just make sure to wear your racing gloves!

 

Spring 'Cool'inary Club: Young Chefs’ Global Adventures (K-5th)

Get ready for a fun-filled, flavor-packed spring with Sticky Fingers Cooking®! Our Springtime Gastronomy Cooking Club will whisk your young chefs on an exciting global culinary adventure, where they’ll cook up fresh, tasty, and healthy recipes each week. Led by our expert Chef Instructors, every class blends S.T.E.A.M., culture, and language into an unforgettable hands-on cooking experience!

With plant-forward, nut-free recipes and accommodations for allergies, our classes are a perfect fit for all ages. Explore a new world of flavors and dishes every week, as your kids whip, stir, and taste their way through springtime. Join the 'Cool'inary Club and make this season a delicious adventure!

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