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Olam Yeladim

CHUGIM M-Y

Make Believe

In this Chugim we will have fun dressing up and pretending. We will be acting out our favorite fairy tales and stories, play house and store, camp, put on skits and play drama games. All you need to bring is your imagination to participate.
Instructor: Sundara Collier
Thursdays, 4:45 – 5:35 (ALL)

Mental Olympics

Is MENSA in your future? Learn the tricks of the trade while you outwit, outlast and outplay your competition. The Chugim is focused on having fun in a mentally stimulating manner to encourage the growth of your brain cells. It’s been reported that we only use 10% of our brains; we will be increasing that statistic in this class.
Instructor: Gabe Kurtz
Tuesdays, 4:45 – 5:35 (2+)
Material Fee: $5.00

Mosaics and Collages

We are going to use all different materials to create beautiful pieces of collage art! We are going to make tile mosaics, photo and magazine collages and found objects to create visually eye-catching art. Projects will take time but we have nine weeks to create our masterpieces.
Instructor: Jillian Vared
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:35 (2+)
Material Fee: $10.00

Olympic Trials

Go for the gold! In a safe and fun environment, friendly competition will take place. We will be measuring how far we can jump and throw and time our speed among other fun events planned. We will focus on how to improve our skill level through practice and helpful hints. We will also learn who holds the title for a variety of Olympic events.
Instructor: Gabe Kurtz
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:35 (ALL)
Material Fee: $4.00

Open Art

Express your artistic freedom while enjoying a variety of art projects. This will be the “kitchen sink” approach to art, take anything you can get your hands on (except the kitchen sink) and create, create, create. Students will be encouraged to explore different types, styles and mediums of art and work on their own piece with guided supervision if needed.
Instructor: Sundara Collier Instructor: Jillian Vared
Tuesdays, 4:45 –5:35 (ALL) Wednesdays, 4:45 – 5:35 (ALL)

Open Recreation

Participate in supervised sports activities or free play in the back yard, including Ga-Ga, tag, kick the can, and many other fun activities.
Instructor: Jenny Bernstein
Mondays, 3:45 – 4:35 (ALL)

Outside Games

Like open rec we will be enjoying the fresh air and playing a variety of games. However, we will be focusing more on games played within a group setting, stressing teamwork and cooperation.
Instructor: Edil Salgado
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:35 (ALL)

Painting

Lets explore the magical world of painting! Participants will work in watercolors and acrylics while learning how to paint different still life, portraits and the difference in personal perspective. We will also learn about different painters and create our own interpretation of their works.
Instructor: Edil Salgado
Mondays, 3:45 – 4:35 (ALL)
Material Fee: $10.00

Parlor Games

Enjoy an hour of playing some of your favorite board games and playing Pictionary, Charades and Twister.
Instructor: Jenny Bernstein
Mondays, 4:45 – 5:35 (ALL)

Piano Lessons

Receive private half-hour or full hour lessons with our on-site pianist! Johanna’s not only a great piano player, but she specializes in teaching children. Don’t wait until the last minute to sign up for this, as time slots go fast and Johanna Balogh is only available two days.
Instructor: Johanna Balogh
March 28 – June 16
Mondays, 1:30 – 6:00 (8 Sessions)
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 6:00 (10 Sessions)
Instructor Fee: $18 per ½ hour
******Please sign up on the clipboard by the attendance sign out table

Poetry

Calling all OY poets and poets to be – come join us for an incredible creative writing and poetry class. This class will emphasize creative and imaginative thinking as well as introducing young writers to a variety of poetic styles. Through our “new poet of the week” poetry readings to start the class and our weekly themes, kids will be prepared to take their writings far beyond their wildest dreams.
Instructor: Jenny Bernstein
Wednesdays, 4:45 – 5:35 (1+)
Material Fee: $7.00

Rose Garden Fun

Each week we will be walking to Oakland’s beautiful Rose Garden to play a variety of fun games like Tag, Sardines and Capture the Flag. This class will be leaving at 3:00 but will be back in time for second snack. We have created this class for 4th graders and above; no exceptions will be made.
Instructor: Gabe Kurtz and Juli Ward
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:35 (4+)

Samba

Samba is a specific kind of music and dance that was created in Brazil more then 100 years ago. If you like to dance then you won’t want to miss out on this new class.
Instructor: Edil Salgado
Wednesdays, 3:45 – 4:35 (K – 2)

Sewing Fun

Come and learn how to sew by hand – or if you already know how to sew, then join us for 9 weeks of sewing fun. We will make an assortment of small hand sewn projects from various materials and fabrics. Some of our projects include coin purses, fabric picture frames, potpourri sachets and cloth bookmarks.
Instructor: Jenny Bernstein
Thursdays, 4:45 – 5:35 (3+)
Material Fee: $15.00

Soccer

Learn the fundamentals of the most popular game in the whole world! Juggle, pass, dribble and enjoy the great outdoors. Bend it like Beckman and pound it like Pele!
Instructor: Edil Salgado
Thursdays, 3:45 – 4:35 (K - 2)

Yearbook 2005

This is the perfect class for beginning journalists, artists and photographers! Interview other OY kids about their year, take important surveys such as “who is your favorite hero?” Write articles, jokes, and riddles, take pictures, submit drawings, edit and finally publish the 2004 – 2005 OY Yearbook!
Instructors: Jillian Vared and Gabe Kurtz
Thursdays, 3:45 – 4:45 (3+)

Yoga

Ever wonder if you could put your leg behind your head? Join this class, which mixes gymnastics and stretching to condition the body and mind. Each week the yoga class will be exploring new poses while we learn ways to improve our flexibility and strength.
Instructor: Sundara Collier
Tuesdays, 3:45 - 4:35 (ALL)

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