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Spring 2016 Worthington Schools After School Program Spring 2016

Please click on course names to get further information about the exciting options for Spring 2016!

Read First: Important Information for Parents/Guardians ​

● Academic Enrichment:

○ Bricks 4 Kidz‐Lego ○ Better Babysitters ○ Kidz Home Alone ○ Chess Club ○ Chinese‐Mandarin ○ French ○ Spanish

● Recreation:

/Tae Kwon Do ○ for Beginners ○ Archery Games ○ Archery League ○ Bright Yogis ○ Lessons

● Arts & Crafts:

○ Young Rembrandts

Revised 3/8/16 Spring 2016

Registration Form for Worthington After School Program Please print.

Student Current Grade

School Teacher

Parent/Guardian

Street

City Zip Code

Home Phone Business or Cell Phone

Email Address

Pickup Details (e.g. student walks home, pickup by parent/guardian, etc.)

Please check the course for which you are registering. Enrollments are accepted on the basis of earliest postmarks with payment. Because of space limitations in some classes, ❑ ​Karate/ (Wilson Hill $70) early registration is encouraged. Registration will begin on March 10, 2015. ❑ ​Karate/Taekwondo (Bluffsview $70) ​ ❑ ​Karate/Taekwondo (Brookside $70) ❑ ​Karate/Taekwondo (Slate Hill $70) ❑ ​Karate/Taekwondo (Granby $70) No confirmation will be given for your child’s enrollment. Plan to attend the first class unless you are otherwise notified.

Amount Enclosed $______(See course registration information for checks payable.) ​ ​

Complete this form and mail it with your check to the address listed in the course registration info. Please note that addresses differ according to instructor. Courses not listed require online registration.

Revised 3/8/16 Spring 2016 IMPORTANT INFORMATION for PARENTS/GUARDIANS ​

BEGINNING DATES FOR SPRING TERM AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES: Unless ​ ​ otherwise noted, most classes begin the week of March 28, 2016 (immediately ​ following Spring Break). No classes will be held if school is not in session or if ​ students are dismissed early.

ENROLLMENT POLICY: Registration is not complete until payment is received. In the ​ ​ ​ event that the enrollment limit for a class is reached, students whose fees are paid will be given priority over students from whom fees are still due. ​ ​ ​

NO CONFIRMATION WILL BE GIVEN for your child’s enrollment. Plan to attend the ​ first class unless we have notified you that a class has been cancelled.

PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING THE CLASSROOM TEACHER, SCHOOL and, if applicable, CARE AFTER, IN WRITING, that their child is ​ ​ ​ participating in an After School Program class, including the class name, time, and dates.

PARENTS OF CHILDREN NOT ENROLLED IN CARE AFTER MUST plan to pick up ​ ​ ​ their children no later than 5 minutes following the end of the class in which they are ​ ​ enrolled. This is a matter of simple courtesy for school staff and instructors – children of parents who do not follow this rule will be dismissed from the class.

WHILE THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is sponsored by the Worthington School District, it must be self­supporting. Class fees are our only source of income. ​ ​ ​

REFUND POLICY: If the class is cancelled, you will receive a full refund (normally ​ takes 2­3 weeks).

QUESTIONS about the overall program and/or that the course instructor is not able to ​ ​ answer may be directed to Kelly Wegley, After School Program Coordinator (614­450­6148 or [email protected]), or to Leah Baker (614­450­6088 or ​ ​ ​ ​ [email protected]). ​

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Bricks 4 Kidz‐“Sportacular Awesome Builds” Grades K‐5

Explore sports ranging from to biking, mini‐ to airplane acrobatics!

Some lessons focus on the importance of physical fitness and different aspects of fitness, such as stamina and strength. Other lessons describe the mechanics of the sport, such as the physics involved in golf and the components of a stationary bike. Registration & Payment Info: But the best part for the students is the way the models Register ONLINE ONLY move and the fun they have playing with them after ​ www.bricks4kidz.com/ohio‐columb they’re built ‐ hitting a plastic golf ball with the mini‐golf us‐north model, watching the gymnast spin around the bar and Pay Fees Exact cash or checks so many more "sportacular awesome builds"! Maybe ​ payable to Bricks4Kiz; credit by they’ll be inspired to try a new sport, or build a model of phone or PayPal their own!! NO ONLINE PAYMENTS Tuition: $ 64 Questions? Contact Lori Frasher Phone 614‐560‐4032 ​ Email [email protected] ​ ​

*Please read Important Information for Parents/Guardians*

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Liberty Bluffsview Granby 2:50 ‐ 4:00 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:40 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:40 PM 3/28 ‐ 5/2/2016 3/29 ‐ 5/3/2016 3/30 ‐ 5/4/2016 No Class 4/6/2016

All registrations occur online. Please follow steps 1.) Create or log‐in to www.bricks4kidz.com/ohio‐columbus‐north ​ 2.) Search for the desired class/school 3.) Add your child/children to class 4.) Payment is due at the beginning of the first class in the form of exact cash or checks payable to: Bricks4kidz Email Lori Frasher to pay by credit card/PayPal.

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Better Babysitters Grades 5 & 6

Would your child know what to do if the child they were babysitting started to choke on something? Would she/he know what to do if they were taking care of several children and someone came to the door? Does your child babysit younger siblings? Then this course is for them.

Your child will learn the responsibilities of having a job, the Rights of a Babysitter, CPR for an infant and a child, diaper changing, infant care and how to feed a toddler, Registration & Payment Info: Basic First Aid, child growth and development, and appropriate toys and activities for kids. Best of all – Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY they’ll have fun learning all of this! (4 2.5‐hour ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ http://www.enrichingkidz.com/casp sessions) io?appSession=161521075401690 Tuition: $ 99 Questions? Contact Amy Marks Phone 513‐336‐9993 ​ *Please read Important Information for Email [email protected] ​ ​ Parents/Guardians*

Tuesday Evening Street 3:00 ‐ 5:30 PM 4/5 ‐ 4/26/2016 * It is important for students to attend all sessions in order to complete the class. In order to receive a Better Baby Sitter certificate, your child must have attended both the CPR and First Aid session of the class.*

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Kidz Home Alone Grades 4, 5, & 6

Are you ready to educate your child about the responsibilities of being home alone? Our goal is to assist every student to feel more comfortable while home alone.

This interactive course teaches topics such as first aid, self‐Heimlich maneuver, reasons to call 911, fire escape plans, microwave safety, online safety, and how to problem‐solve ordinary situations. Registration & Payment Info: A parent guide, which includes helpful discussion points Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY between parent and child, is included in the student ​ ​ http://www.enrichingkidz.com/casp manual. Parents need not attend the class. (2 2‐hour io?appSession=161521075401690 sessions)

Questions? Tuition: $ 70 Contact Amy Marks Phone 513‐336‐9993 ​ *Please read Important Information for Email [email protected] Parents/Guardians* ​ ​ ​

Wednesday Worthington Park 2:30 ‐ 4:30 PM 4/13 & 4/27/2016 No Class 4/20 *Students must attend both days to complete the course*

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Chess Grades 2, 3, 4, 5

Looking for a challenge that will improve problem solving skills? Make new friends while learning an ancient game played around the world.

Chess Club members will have the option to prepare for play while learning new skills and having fun with friends. Classes will be led by a certified chess master and super chess coach. All skill levels welcome!

Tuition: $ 85 Registration & Payment Info:

Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY ​ http://www.ohiochessacademy.com /class‐registration.html

Questions? Contact Carl "Coach" Boor Phone 312‐813‐6838 ​ *Please read Important Information for Email [email protected] ​ ​ Parents/Guardians* ​ Wednesday Thursday Slate Hill Worthington Hills 2:50 ‐ 4:20 PM 2:50 ‐ 4:20 PM 3/30 ‐ 5/11/2016 3/31 ‐ 5/12/2016

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Chinese‐Mandarin Grades K‐2; 3‐5

Registered students stay after school to learn and enjoy themed Chinese classes. This class is designed to progress elementary school children in Chinese verbal, reading and written communication skills. In this session students learn how to describe themselves and others, describe the weather outside, say what their favorite foods are, as well as review common "Greetings" interactions.

This is a great class for both new students and returning students. With our carefully developed curriculum, call and response teaching methods, small class sizes and Registration & Payment Info: our excellent team of Chinese teachers, your child will be on the fast track to learning Chinese naturally in a Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY fun and engaging environment. ​ http://tinyurl.com/zjpmdnl The teacher, Miss Ling, is native to mainland and Questions? has been teaching Chinese for over 6 years. She loves to Contact Tanya Johnson hear her students speak her native language. Phone 614‐389‐5057 ​ Email [email protected] ​ ​ Tuition: $ 88

Friday Granby 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 4/1 ‐ 5/20/2016 *Please read Important Information for Parents/Guardians* ​

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French Grades K‐2; 3‐5

Registered students stay after school to learn and enjoy themed French classes. This class is designed to progress elementary school children in French verbal, reading and written communication skills.

In this session students learn to describe what they are wearing, to describe themselves and others, to say the day and time, as well as review common "Greetings" interactions. A great class for both new students and returning students.

Registration & Payment Info: With our carefully developed curriculum, call and response teaching methods, small class sizes and our Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY ​ excellent team of French teachers, your child will be on http://tinyurl.com/zjpmdnl the fast track to learning French naturally in a fun and engaging environment. Questions? Contact Tanya Johnson The teacher, Miss Pauline, is native to France with 5 Phone 614‐389‐5057 ​ years of French teaching experience. Email [email protected] ​ ​

Tuition: $ 88 Monday Wednesday Liberty Worthington Estates 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 3/28 ‐ 5/16/2016 3/30 ‐ 5/18/2016 *Please read Important Information for Parents/Guardians* ​

Revised 3/8/16 Spring 2016

Spanish Grades K‐2; 3‐5

Registered students stay after school to learn and enjoy themed Spanish classes. This class is designed to progress elementary school children in Spanish verbal, reading and written communication skills.

In this session, students learn how to get around town, how to describe themselves and others, the names of their favorite animals, as well as reviewing common "Greetings" interactions. A great class for both new students and returning students.

Registration & Payment Info: With our carefully developed curriculum, call and response teaching methods, small class sizes and our Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY ​ excellent team of Spanish teachers, your child will be on http://tinyurl.com/zjpmdnl the fast track to learning Spanish naturally in a fun and Questions? engaging environment. The teacher, Miss Kelli, is a Contact Tanya Johnson licensed Spanish Teacher with over 13 years of Spanish Phone 614‐389‐5057 ​ teaching experience. Email [email protected] ​ ​ Tuition: $ 88 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Colonial Hills Wilson Hill Bluffsview Evening Street 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 3/28 ‐ 5/16/2016 3/29 ‐ 5/17/2016 3/30 ‐ 5/18/2016 3/31 ‐ 5/19/2016

Friday Worthington Hills 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 4/1 ‐ 5/20/2016 *Please read Important Information for Parents/Guardians* ​

Revised 3/8/16 Spring 2016

Karate/Taekwondo Grades K‐6

Basic instruction in Korean Karate known as Taekwondo. Students are taught using traditional methods with emphasis on respect, discipline, building self‐confidence and mind body focus, in a fun and positive environment.

Students learn the fundamentals of , striking, kicking, and self‐defense. Advancement evaluations are performed on the last class of the session, including a Registration & Payment Info: very popular “board break” for no cost.

Register Please complete the Winter ​ Optional advancement ceremonies are held off‐site for registration form. a fee of $25. Uniforms are not required but can be NA purchased from the instructor for $30. Pay Fees Send registration form ​ ​ ​ ​ with payment to Apex Tuition: $ 70 P.O. Box 341592 Columbus, OH 43234 NA Questions? Contact Master Andy Piteo Phone 614‐905‐1790 *Please read Important Information for ​ Email [email protected] Parents/Guardians* ​ ​ ​

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Wilson Hill Bluffsview Brookside Slate Hill 6:30 ‐ 7:40 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:40 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:40 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:40 PM 3/28 ‐ 5/9/2016 3/29 ‐ 5/10/2016 3/30 ‐ 5/11/2016 3/31 ‐ 5/12/2016

Friday Granby 2:30 ‐ 3:40 PM 4/1 ‐ 5/13/2016

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Archery For Beginners Grades 4+

Beginner Archery is for those with little or no experience or have shot briefly at a camp, with scouts, 4H, etc. If you’re looking for a fun and thorough 1st‐time experience and/or perhaps a more in‐depth intro to archery then this is for you!

Includes range safety, scoring, etiquette, proper technique, basic equipment maintenance, and NASP format, & more. Archers will enjoy archery while playing skill‐building games in a positive, safe, and fun environment! Registration & Payment Info: Tuition: $ 60 Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY ​ www.AimHighArchery.com

Questions? Contact Ben Wilson *Please read Important Information for Phone 614‐450‐5100 ​ Parents/Guardians* Email [email protected] ​ ​ ​

Friday Bluffsview 7:15 ‐ 8:15 PM 4/8 ‐ 4/29/2016

All equipment provided. For all archery classes it is crucial for safety that students are independent, able to self‐monitor, and able to follow multiple step instructions. We would like for everyone to be able to participate, so if your child requires more attention, you can still register your child if you can provide assistance in the form of parent ​ or aide and notify Ben Wilson ahead of time. ​

Revised 3/8/16 Spring 2016

Archery Games Grades 4+

Archery Games is a popular option that’s back again! For those who’ve had formal instruction, more than a few hours at a camp or in friend’s backyard. Doing an archery unit in school qualifies.

For those who love skill‐building games! Loads of games like tic‐tac‐toe, balloons, king of the hill, sabotage, and other archery games, this is simply filled with archery “gaming!”

It’s a great option for those who’ve completed our Registration & Payment Info: beginner class but don’t feel comfortable doing a league. Although this involves games it is NOT for Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY beginners. ​ www.AimHighArchery.com Tuition: Wednesday (6 Weeks) $ 75 Questions? Tuition: Friday (4 Weeks) $ 50 Contact Ben Wilson Phone 614‐450‐5100 ​ Email [email protected] ​ ​ *Please read Important Information for Parents/Guardians* ​ Wednesday (6 Weeks) Friday (4 Weeks) ​ ​ Bluffsview Bluffsview 3:15 ‐ 4:15 PM 6:00 ‐ 7:00 PM 3/30 ‐ 5/4/2016 4/8 ‐ 4/29/2016

All equipment provided. For all archery classes it is crucial for safety that students are independent, able to self‐monitor, and able to follow multiple step instructions. We would like for everyone to be able to participate, so if your child requires more attention, you can still register your child if you can provide assistance in the form of parent ​ or aide and notify Ben Wilson ahead of time. ​

Revised 3/8/16 Spring 2016

Archery League Grades 4+

Archery League is for those who’ve had formal instruction, more than a few hours at a camp or in friend’s backyard. Doing an archery unit in school qualifies.

For archers who like and . Includes a daily NASP style tourney and will have two divisions: a gold division for more advanced archers and silver for those relatively new.

Gold will shoot from 10M & 15M while silver will shoot Registration & Payment Info: from 7.5M & 12M. A handicapping system is used and keeps tight. No sights or high‐powered Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY bows. Medals to top 5 in each division regardless of ​ www.AimHighArchery.com gender.

Questions? Tuition: $ 75 Contact Ben Wilson Phone 614‐450‐5100 ​ *Please read Important Information for Email [email protected] Parents/Guardians* ​ ​ ​

Wednesday Bluffsview 4:30 ‐ 5:30 PM 3/30 ‐ 5/4/2016

All equipment provided. For all archery classes it is crucial for safety that students are independent, able to self‐monitor, and able to follow multiple step instructions. We would like for everyone to be able to participate, so if your child requires more attention, you can still register your child if you can provide assistance in the form of parent ​ or aide and notify Ben Wilson ahead of time. ​

Revised 3/8/16 Spring 2016

Bright Yogis Grades K‐6

Bright Yogis offers a unique program combining yoga and mindfulness practices for children grades K‐8.

Kids benefit in 5 Key Areas from the practice of yoga: *Enhancement of physical flexibility *Refinement of balance & coordination *Development of focus & concentration Registration & Payment Info: *Boosts self‐esteem & confidence *Strengthens the mind‐body connection Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY ​ https://www.jotform.com/form/535 Mats are provided, or bring your own. Classes will be 96728069168 run by 2 instructors who are certified to specifically instruct children in yoga. Questions? Contact Addie Mehling & Cori Cooper Please see this excellent article at: https://www.facebook.com/BrightYogis/ http://www.parents.com/fun/sports/exercise/the‐bene Phone 614‐309‐7943 fits‐of‐yoga‐for‐kids/ ​ Email [email protected] ​ ​ Tuition: $ 90

*Please read Important Information for Parents/Guardians* ​ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Evening Street Granby Worthington Hills Colonial Hills 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 3/28 ‐ 5/9/2016 3/29 ‐ 5/10/2016 3/30 ‐ 5/11/2016 3/31 ‐ 5/12/2016

Friday Brookside 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 4/1 ‐ 5/13/2016

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Swim Lessons Grades K‐6

A 30 minute class that incorporates both learning to swim with a designated amount of time for free swim to build confidence.

Lessons held at Worthington Pools (located near 315 on 161, in front of Thomas Worthington High School)

Tuition: $ 75

Registration & Payment Info:

Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY ​ https://www.teamunify.com/SwimL essons.jsp?_tabid_=25830&team=o swor

Questions? Contact Racheal Smith *Please read Important Information for Phone 1‐614‐885‐1619 ​ Parents/Guardians* Email ​ [email protected]

Monday Worthington Pools After School Swim lessons will be held at Worthington Pools located at 400 W. Dublin Granville Rd. Worthington Ohio. To register for the After School program please be sure to 3:00‐3:30 PM click the After School tab. Students will need to bring a bathing suit and a towel to each 3/28 – 5/16/2016 class. Please note that the school district does not provide transportation from the school.

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Young Rembrandts Grades K‐6

Young Rembrandts teaches drawing with a see‐touch‐do method which helps every child learn and succeed—and love the experience!

Watch your child reach a brand new level of confidence and potential with the engaging, award‐winning program.

Tuition: $ 78.50 Monday classes only (7 week ​ Registration & Payment Info: sessions)

Register & Pay Fees ONLINE ONLY Tuition: $ 89.00 Tuesday through Thursday classes (8 ​ ​ http://www.youngrembrandts.com/ week sessions) columbus

Questions? Contact Megan Henkel Phone 440‐979‐1ART (1278) *Please read Important Information for ​ Parents/Guardians* Email ​ [email protected]

Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Brookside Granby Liberty Worthington Park 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 3/28 ‐ 5/16/2016 3/28 ‐ 5/16/2016 3/29 ‐ 5/17/2016 3/29 ‐ 5/17/2016

Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Evening Street Worthington Hills Colonial Hills Wilson Hill 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 3/29 ‐ 5/17/2016 3/29 ‐ 5/17/2016 3/30 ‐ 5/18/2016 3/30 ‐ 5/18/2016

Wednesday Thursday Thursday Worthington Estates Bluffsview Slate Hill 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 2:30 ‐ 3:30 PM 3:00 ‐ 4:00 PM 3/30 ‐ 5/18/2016 3/31 ‐ 5/19/2016 3/31 ‐ 5/19/2016

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