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Classes run for 9* weeks, running from January 10 - March 9*
*with the exception of Woodshop, which runs 8 weeks, from Jan 11 - Mar 1 |
Class descriptions are down this page below the schedule. Each description below includes a registration link, but there are three ways to register, depending on the class you want:
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Woodworking Closed
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Tuesdays
Gymnastics
9 Tuesdays: $162 Kinder/Journeys: 1:15-2:10 1st-3rd Grades: 2:20-3:20 Students will develop and enhance their loco-motor skills, manipulative movements and strength with instruction that includes rolls, cartwheels, handstands, spring-boarding, strength building and tricks using bars, balance beams and body awareness. Students will develop their coordination skills, confidence, strength, flexibility, discipline, and creativity. Skills taught will be based on the level of the group / individual. 
Healthy
Cooking Fun 9 Tuesdays: $198 Kinder/Journeys: 1:15-2:10 1st-3rd Grades: 2:20-3:20 Join our class to learn how to make these fresh and healthy foods: Orange French Toast topped with Fresh Strawberries & Warm Maple Syrup Grape Feta Flatbread Pizzelle with Pomegranate Arils, Whipped Cream & Fresh Mint leaves Potato Sticks with Parsley & Lemon Zest Cheddar Apple Panini Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Lavender Cakes Peas, Mint, & Edamame Hummus Homemade Healthy Donuts Junior Chefs receive a recipe booklet, chefs' cap, apron, fine manners and Try-It program certificate at the final class |
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Class Descriptions
CHESS (1st-3rd, 4th-5th) Register †
This class is designed to impart the many benefits of learning chess, such as critical thinking, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes in a challenging and exciting way. In addition to lessons and traditional gameplay, we incorporate variations of chess games that build teamwork and foster a genuine enjoyment of a game over a thousand years old. Each week brings new strategies and techniques, with students practicing those new strategies through partner-play. Right from the general rules of play to advanced tactics and strategy, our program is designed to teach -players at the beginner and Intermediate levels. (Weekly Lectures, Supervised Play, Scholastic Chess Passports, Workbooks, Achievement & Recognition Stickers ALL included). For more information on this class only, please contact Jerry Yee at jyee6@socal.rr.com. † For registration for this class only, please download and submit THIS FLYER with your payment by check.
1st-3rd: 9 THURSDAYS / 2:20-3:20; Fee: $175
4th-5th: CANCELLED
WOODWORKING (1st-5th) Registration Closed †
Make way for our new Wood Worker's Truck. Join us in building your very own truck. Involving the usual measuring, cutting and assembling, there is plenty to do in the making of this Truck. As with most delivery trucks, the back opens for storage of many items, the wheels turn and there is an additional secret compartment that only those who build it will know where it is! Students use a variety of tools and feel a sense of accomplishment and pride as they build their project and watch it develop into something recognizable. During the process they are both learning and having fun. We teach basic woodshop skills with a focus on safety. The knowledge gained in this course will be useful to them throughout their lives. They learn safety techniques, design, assembly, spatial perception, concentration, small motor skills, to follow directions, to think for themselves. † Download the flyer for more info on this class, or to register for this class only, please visit www.designitinwood.com.
1st-5th: 8 WEDNESDAYS [STARTS ON 9/15] / 1:00-2:00; Fee: $175 (includes materials)
This class is designed to impart the many benefits of learning chess, such as critical thinking, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes in a challenging and exciting way. In addition to lessons and traditional gameplay, we incorporate variations of chess games that build teamwork and foster a genuine enjoyment of a game over a thousand years old. Each week brings new strategies and techniques, with students practicing those new strategies through partner-play. Right from the general rules of play to advanced tactics and strategy, our program is designed to teach -players at the beginner and Intermediate levels. (Weekly Lectures, Supervised Play, Scholastic Chess Passports, Workbooks, Achievement & Recognition Stickers ALL included). For more information on this class only, please contact Jerry Yee at jyee6@socal.rr.com. † For registration for this class only, please download and submit THIS FLYER with your payment by check.
1st-3rd: 9 THURSDAYS / 2:20-3:20; Fee: $175
4th-5th: CANCELLED
WOODWORKING (1st-5th) Registration Closed †
Make way for our new Wood Worker's Truck. Join us in building your very own truck. Involving the usual measuring, cutting and assembling, there is plenty to do in the making of this Truck. As with most delivery trucks, the back opens for storage of many items, the wheels turn and there is an additional secret compartment that only those who build it will know where it is! Students use a variety of tools and feel a sense of accomplishment and pride as they build their project and watch it develop into something recognizable. During the process they are both learning and having fun. We teach basic woodshop skills with a focus on safety. The knowledge gained in this course will be useful to them throughout their lives. They learn safety techniques, design, assembly, spatial perception, concentration, small motor skills, to follow directions, to think for themselves. † Download the flyer for more info on this class, or to register for this class only, please visit www.designitinwood.com.
1st-5th: 8 WEDNESDAYS [STARTS ON 9/15] / 1:00-2:00; Fee: $175 (includes materials)
More Class DescriptionsThe following classes at Sumac are offered by 5-Star Enrichment. If you have any questions about the classes below, please email CoachStu5@yahoo.com or call 5-Star at 747-226-3282.
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MIXED MEDIA ART (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd) CANCELED
Give your children the gift of enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence by unleashing their creativity and enhancing their fine motor skills. Students will have a lot of FUN as they are exposed to a variety of artistic techniques, mediums, and famous artworks. Students will focus on drawing, painting, mixed-media collage, sculpture and more. This is an excellent class for beginners to intermediates, as students will become immersed in the world of fine art, build a wide range of skills, and learn a variety of ways to express themselves creatively. Separate classes for each level:
SPORTS MANIA (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd) CANCELED
This is a FUN introductory class where students will learn the age appropriate fundamentals of Basketball, Soccer, T-Ball and possibly other sports that they express an interest in. Each sport will be taught/played for 2-3 weeks before moving on to the next one.
K/J: CANCELED
1st-3rd: CANCELED
FLAG FOOTBALL (4th-5th) CANCELED
Students will have TONS OF FUN while enhancing their skills to play Flag Football. Skills to be taught include passing, receiving, blocking and punting, with a focus on developing strategies, plays, teamwork, rules and scoring. They will learn to warm-up and stretch at the beginning of each class. Benefits including enhancing eye-hand coordination, movement and teamwork skills while becoming increasingly fit.
4th-5th: CANCELED
TENNIS & T-BALL (Kindergarten/Journeys) Register
Students will TONS OF FUN while learning both tennis skills (and a "love" for a lifelong sport) and t-ball (beginning baseball). For tennis, we utilize portable nets & down-sized racquets. The skills taught will vary depending on the level of each group. Some of the tennis skills that will be taught include grips, forehand, backhand, volleying, rules and scoring. The benefits of these skills include improved eye-hand coordination, improving concentration, sharpening thinking, mathematics, social and communication skills, as well as enhancing self-confidence. For T-Ball, we will teach the FUNdamentals including running the bases, catching and throwing, hitting, rules and teamwork, etc.
K/J: 9 TUESDAYS / 1:15-2:10; Fee: $153 [min/max: 6/10]
TENNIS (1st-3rd) Register
Students will learn tennis skills (and a "love" for a lifelong sport) using portable nets & down-sized racquets. The skills taught will vary depending on the level of each group. Some of the Tennis skills that will be taught include grips, forehand, backhand, volleying, rules and scoring. The benefits of these skills include improved eye-hand coordination, improving concentration, sharpening thinking, mathematics, social and communication skills, as well as enhancing self-confidence. 1st-3rd: 9 TUESDAYS / 2:20-3:20; Fee: $153 [min/max: 6/10]
YOUNG ENGINEERS (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd, 4th-5th) Register
Students will learn to follow basic plans and develop their creative building skills as they are introduced to basic Math and Engineering concepts using building toys such as Lego, and other building materials. They will learn to drive a remote control motorized car and learn what Engineering concepts were applied to make this vehicle function (e.g., round wheels, motors, gears, batteries, remote control, electricity, etc). This class will help them to develop their critical thinking skills and problem solving skills; and they will have FUN and a great learning experience. K/J: 9 TUESDAYS / 1:15-2:10; Fee: $189 [min/max: 6/10]
1st-3rd: 9 TUESDAYS / 2:20-3:20; Fee: $189 [min/max: 6/10]
4th-5th: CANCELED
BASKETBALL (Kindergarten/Journeys) Register
Get your child prepared early to play on a Recreational Basketball Team. Students will have FUN as they learn/improve their Basketball skills. This Basketball class focuses on teaching solid individual player fundamentals including dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork and SPORTSMANSHIP. Mini-Games will be played to enhance the learning experience. Classes are skill development oriented; not competitive.
K/J: 8 WEDNESDAYS / 11:45-12:30; Fee: $128 [min/max: 6/10]
DYNAMIC SPORTS (1st-3rd, 4th-5th) Register
Students enhance their fitness, athletic skills including speed and agility in this SUPER FUN after school program. This unique class focuses on building strong hand-eye coordination, increasing gross motor skill development, teaching strategic thinking, team play and sportsmanship. All students participate in amazing and fun games each week that can include a variety of running/relay races, games such as Dodge Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Capture the Flag, and other Games, as well as Sports that the Students would like to learn/play.
1st-5th: 8 WEDNESDAYS / 1:00-2:00; Fee: $128 [min/max: 6/12]
HIP HOP (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd, 4th-5th) Register
Students will "Get their Groove on", get a great workout and have TONS OF FUN learning today’s pop culture style of dance. Children will learn to move to their favorite songs and learn routines to music created by their favorite artists. In this class, students will not stop jumping, clapping, turning and performing today’s most popular moves. Not only is this class a great workout, but it is a fun way for children to learn rhythm and coordination. They will put on a mini-performance at the end of the session to show off all of their cool grooves.
K/J: 8 WEDNESDAYS / 11:45-12:30; Fee: $128 [min/max: 6/10]
1st-5th: 8 WEDNESDAYS / 1:00-2:00; Fee: $128 [min/max: 6/12]
GYMNASTICS (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd) Register
Students will develop/enhance their loco-motor skills, manipulative movements and strength, with instruction that includes rolls, cartwheels, handstands, jumping off of a springboard, strength building and tricks using bars, balance beam and body awareness. Your child will develop his/her coordination skills, confidence, strength, flexibility, discipline, and creativity, which will serve as “stepping stones” as they progress into more advanced Gymnastics and/or other Sports. Skills taught will be based on the level of the group and individual.
K/J: 9 THURSDAYS / 1:15-2:10; Fee: $162 [min/max: 6/10]
1st-3rd: 9 THURSDAYS / 2:20-3:20; Fee: $162 [min/max: 6/10]
MUSIC FUN (Kindergarten/Journeys) CANCELED
Students learn the FUNdamentals of music including rhythm, beat, basic music theory and various age-appropriate songs to sing and move to. They are introduced to a variety of instruments, including the guitar, keyboard/piano and various percussion instruments. K/J: CANCELED
MUSIC: GUITAR (1st-3rd, 4th-5th) CANCELED
Students in these small groups will learn guitar and some music theory, as well as playing songs. The class will include rhythm and percussion activities, an introduction to reading music, guitar chords and basic music theory. Guitars will be provided for each student during class, but we encourage parents to purchase age/size appropriate guitars for their child so that he/she can also practice at home. Increasingly challenging chords and songs will be taught depending on the age and skill level of each Group.
1st-3rd: CANCELED
4th-5th: CANCELED
Give your children the gift of enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence by unleashing their creativity and enhancing their fine motor skills. Students will have a lot of FUN as they are exposed to a variety of artistic techniques, mediums, and famous artworks. Students will focus on drawing, painting, mixed-media collage, sculpture and more. This is an excellent class for beginners to intermediates, as students will become immersed in the world of fine art, build a wide range of skills, and learn a variety of ways to express themselves creatively. Separate classes for each level:
- For Kindergarten/Journeys: The Instructor will focus on skill building for each Student. Students will learn to draw and paint, use safety scissors, how to glue, etc. Students will be exposed to a variety of age appropriate art works as inspiration. Students will also begin to learn the basic elements and principles of art and design. Projects will be based on the age and skill level of the group. K/J: CANCELED
- For 1st-3rd Graders: Students are exposed to more advanced concepts: incorporating color theory (warm and cool colors, complimentary colors, etc), and a more in depth understanding of the elements and principles of art and design. Students will be exposed to a variety of historical and contemporary artworks and discuss how different art principles are incorporated. 1st-3rd: CANCELED
SPORTS MANIA (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd) CANCELED
This is a FUN introductory class where students will learn the age appropriate fundamentals of Basketball, Soccer, T-Ball and possibly other sports that they express an interest in. Each sport will be taught/played for 2-3 weeks before moving on to the next one.
K/J: CANCELED
1st-3rd: CANCELED
FLAG FOOTBALL (4th-5th) CANCELED
Students will have TONS OF FUN while enhancing their skills to play Flag Football. Skills to be taught include passing, receiving, blocking and punting, with a focus on developing strategies, plays, teamwork, rules and scoring. They will learn to warm-up and stretch at the beginning of each class. Benefits including enhancing eye-hand coordination, movement and teamwork skills while becoming increasingly fit.
4th-5th: CANCELED
TENNIS & T-BALL (Kindergarten/Journeys) Register
Students will TONS OF FUN while learning both tennis skills (and a "love" for a lifelong sport) and t-ball (beginning baseball). For tennis, we utilize portable nets & down-sized racquets. The skills taught will vary depending on the level of each group. Some of the tennis skills that will be taught include grips, forehand, backhand, volleying, rules and scoring. The benefits of these skills include improved eye-hand coordination, improving concentration, sharpening thinking, mathematics, social and communication skills, as well as enhancing self-confidence. For T-Ball, we will teach the FUNdamentals including running the bases, catching and throwing, hitting, rules and teamwork, etc.
K/J: 9 TUESDAYS / 1:15-2:10; Fee: $153 [min/max: 6/10]
TENNIS (1st-3rd) Register
Students will learn tennis skills (and a "love" for a lifelong sport) using portable nets & down-sized racquets. The skills taught will vary depending on the level of each group. Some of the Tennis skills that will be taught include grips, forehand, backhand, volleying, rules and scoring. The benefits of these skills include improved eye-hand coordination, improving concentration, sharpening thinking, mathematics, social and communication skills, as well as enhancing self-confidence. 1st-3rd: 9 TUESDAYS / 2:20-3:20; Fee: $153 [min/max: 6/10]
YOUNG ENGINEERS (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd, 4th-5th) Register
Students will learn to follow basic plans and develop their creative building skills as they are introduced to basic Math and Engineering concepts using building toys such as Lego, and other building materials. They will learn to drive a remote control motorized car and learn what Engineering concepts were applied to make this vehicle function (e.g., round wheels, motors, gears, batteries, remote control, electricity, etc). This class will help them to develop their critical thinking skills and problem solving skills; and they will have FUN and a great learning experience. K/J: 9 TUESDAYS / 1:15-2:10; Fee: $189 [min/max: 6/10]
1st-3rd: 9 TUESDAYS / 2:20-3:20; Fee: $189 [min/max: 6/10]
4th-5th: CANCELED
BASKETBALL (Kindergarten/Journeys) Register
Get your child prepared early to play on a Recreational Basketball Team. Students will have FUN as they learn/improve their Basketball skills. This Basketball class focuses on teaching solid individual player fundamentals including dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork and SPORTSMANSHIP. Mini-Games will be played to enhance the learning experience. Classes are skill development oriented; not competitive.
K/J: 8 WEDNESDAYS / 11:45-12:30; Fee: $128 [min/max: 6/10]
DYNAMIC SPORTS (1st-3rd, 4th-5th) Register
Students enhance their fitness, athletic skills including speed and agility in this SUPER FUN after school program. This unique class focuses on building strong hand-eye coordination, increasing gross motor skill development, teaching strategic thinking, team play and sportsmanship. All students participate in amazing and fun games each week that can include a variety of running/relay races, games such as Dodge Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Capture the Flag, and other Games, as well as Sports that the Students would like to learn/play.
1st-5th: 8 WEDNESDAYS / 1:00-2:00; Fee: $128 [min/max: 6/12]
HIP HOP (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd, 4th-5th) Register
Students will "Get their Groove on", get a great workout and have TONS OF FUN learning today’s pop culture style of dance. Children will learn to move to their favorite songs and learn routines to music created by their favorite artists. In this class, students will not stop jumping, clapping, turning and performing today’s most popular moves. Not only is this class a great workout, but it is a fun way for children to learn rhythm and coordination. They will put on a mini-performance at the end of the session to show off all of their cool grooves.
K/J: 8 WEDNESDAYS / 11:45-12:30; Fee: $128 [min/max: 6/10]
1st-5th: 8 WEDNESDAYS / 1:00-2:00; Fee: $128 [min/max: 6/12]
GYMNASTICS (Kindergarten/Journeys, 1st-3rd) Register
Students will develop/enhance their loco-motor skills, manipulative movements and strength, with instruction that includes rolls, cartwheels, handstands, jumping off of a springboard, strength building and tricks using bars, balance beam and body awareness. Your child will develop his/her coordination skills, confidence, strength, flexibility, discipline, and creativity, which will serve as “stepping stones” as they progress into more advanced Gymnastics and/or other Sports. Skills taught will be based on the level of the group and individual.
K/J: 9 THURSDAYS / 1:15-2:10; Fee: $162 [min/max: 6/10]
1st-3rd: 9 THURSDAYS / 2:20-3:20; Fee: $162 [min/max: 6/10]
MUSIC FUN (Kindergarten/Journeys) CANCELED
Students learn the FUNdamentals of music including rhythm, beat, basic music theory and various age-appropriate songs to sing and move to. They are introduced to a variety of instruments, including the guitar, keyboard/piano and various percussion instruments. K/J: CANCELED
MUSIC: GUITAR (1st-3rd, 4th-5th) CANCELED
Students in these small groups will learn guitar and some music theory, as well as playing songs. The class will include rhythm and percussion activities, an introduction to reading music, guitar chords and basic music theory. Guitars will be provided for each student during class, but we encourage parents to purchase age/size appropriate guitars for their child so that he/she can also practice at home. Increasingly challenging chords and songs will be taught depending on the age and skill level of each Group.
1st-3rd: CANCELED
4th-5th: CANCELED
