The Foundation is excited to share with you the 2023 Winter Enrichment offerings!

This winter, we are offering 7 weeks, all of which are run by our own EFS faculty members and new outside vendors. We continue to offer online payments through MobileArq.

Classes will begin immediately after school, from 3:05 - 4:25 p.m. All classes are held on school premises. All enrichment classes will follow the current EFS COVID protocols. Please remember to send your child in with a snack. If your child attends after-care, they will be taken after their enrichment class to Tiny
Treasures, where they can commence after-care from 4:25 p.m. If children are picked up late (after 4:35 p.m.), a late charge of $10 per child is applied.
Please note: Children must only be signed up for classes offered for their specific grade.

 

WINTER REGISTRATION BEGINS:  Tuesday, January 3rd at Noon!

DEADLINE FOR WINTER REGISTRATION: Friday, January 13th, 2023

Spaces are limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and a number of classes get sold out quickly.

If you have any questions, please reach out to efsenrichment@gmail.com.

Disclaimer: The Foundation reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, if needed.

Winter Session (January - March) Details

Pricing: All classes are $210 each.

Class Dates:
Tuesday’s (7 weeks): 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 (3/28 makeup)

Wednesday’s (7 weeks): 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 (3/29 makeup)

Thursday’s (7 weeks): 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 (3/30 makeup)

Makeup Policy: We are building in one week at the end of each session for any makeups due to teacher
illness or weather issues.

Tuesday Classes (7 Weeks)
Animation Jr. – Pannullo (K-3): Students will explore the basics of computer animation. Learning how to make their drawings come to life using websites and apps such as Doink, Pages and iMotion.

American Girls Galore – Rivera (K-3): Explore the exciting lives of American Girls. We will read their books, learn about the times in which they lived and create crafts.

Boxercise – Performance Inc. (K-6): Incredible non-contact boxing drills for kids with Coach Champ Lennel. Fun drills include Footwork, Jumping, Ladder, Cones, Sit-ups, Push-ups, Boxing stances, Eye-hand coordination, confidence building and games.

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Wednesday Classes (7 Weeks)
Animation – Pannullo (3-6): Students will explore the basics of computer animation and Augmented Reality. Learning how to make their drawings come to life using websites and apps such as Procreate, 3D Shape, Pages and iMotion.

Chess Challenge – Wallace (3-6): Study chess at your own skill level while you learn how to set up a board, how the pieces move, and how the game develops.

Chef it Up Battle – Chef it Up (K-6): Each class will be a different themed battle such as cupcake battle; homemade dough battle, food science battle, board game battles and more...then under the careful supervision and enthusiasm of the CHEF IT UP 2 GO team, kids will team up and learn the rules for that
battle. To add to the suspense, the ingredients are kept a secret until they are ready to battle it out! They will have a certain time frame to brainstorm and complete their battle with their teammates to prepare their creations. We might take away a much needed utensil or add extra ingredients...you never know
what could happen with a CHEF IT UP 2 GO Battle! Minimum of 12 students required.

Weather Works – Steam 2 Go (K-6): Have you ever wondered about the different types of clouds, and what they mean for the type of weather that’s coming? In this session of STEM exploration, we’ll uncover the secrets behind how meteorologists know what to predict when they give us the morning weather report. Through hands-on projects like “Cloud in a jar” and “tornado twisters” we’ll experience a different weather-related phenomenon each week!

Thursday Classes (7 weeks)
Set Design *AM* – Banek & McNish (4-6): Students will help create sets for the play “Moana Jr.” They will learn how to create art for the stage and understand the different techniques required to make scenery that is seen at a distance. Classes will take place before school, 7:30 - 8:20 a.m.

Craft Corner – Rivera (2-4): Pipe Cleaner Snakes, Winter Snow Globes, V-day friendship bracelets, Slimes, keyrings and wooden frames are just a few crafts students will make during this hands-on crafting class!

3D Printing – Pannullo (3-6): Students will explore the basics of 3D printing. Using Tinkercard to make 3D designs. They will also get a chance to 3D print their work. This club will focus on measuring, scaling, scanning, problem-solving and real-world applications of 3D printing.

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Fun w/ Board Games – Focarino (3-6): Learn while you play! Your child will learn skills such as turn- taking, math skills, how to be a good sport, and how to lose well, too. In addition, they will learn social skills and build friendships while playing fun and popular board games.

Yoga – Kidding Around Yoga (K-3): Join Kelly for a fun filled yoga class where children will be active, build confidence, and learn to manage the emotions that they experience in their day-to-day activities. This program will be taught by a certified Yoga instructor and will include cardiovascular conditioning, fun
original songs, yoga games, and all the traditional benefits of yoga - mindfulness, meditation, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation. Minimum of 8 students required.

DISCLAIMER: By registering for these classes on MobileArq, you acknowledge that the named applicant is emotionally ready, is in good health, and has your permission to participate in this program. You agree that there are no refunds after the first week of classes. You also agree to pay the late pick-up fee of $10
for each child picked-up after 4:35 on any enrichment day.

TO ORDER: Log onto MobileArq (it works much better from a Desktop). Go to Online Stores. At the top left drop-down, select "ESSEX FELLS FOUNDATION". Select the Session and Day for which you would like to register (repeat, if you would like to register for multiple days.) Please note you will need to order for
each child separately (like you do for school lunches). For example, go in and select a specific class option for child A. Do not change the quantity. Select the child’s name and then add it to the cart. Then, continue shopping and place the order for child B, or for the next class for child A. Please make sure you
specify which child you are ordering for with each class order.

CHECKOUT: PLEASE CHECKOUT WITH PAYPAL! Once you have placed your order, you will receive an email confirmation. Please review it and make sure it contains everything you intended to order for the enrichment classes.