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  • Abrakadoodle's Global Art

    Become a global artist discovering luminous celebrations around the world! Shine a little love as you visit gardens in Ireland and create happy and surprised pumpkin faces as you discover traditions in Scotland. Grab your lantern to light the way for an exploration of feathery painting, collage, stamping, weaving and much more. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Shine Your Light Doodle Create a wire sculpture with pipe cleaners, contact paper, and ribbons while adding patterns using tissue paper and washi tape. 2 Global Love Box Doodle Draw a three-dimensional box and explore patterns, color and symbols using watered markers and heart shapes cut from textured and patterned papers. 3 Brazilian Carnival Color Wheel Doodle Create a dancer in a Carnival costume using feathers and other embellishments while learning about primary and secondary colors. 4 English May Day Flowers Doodle Assemble a flower maypole using ribbons and washi tape to make a flower with colorful patterns. Wrap yarn and natural objects around a stick to create the pole. 5 USA Fireworks Doodle Create a relief sculpture of a cardboard city skyline and use tempera paint to depict fireworks. 6 Israeli Light Celebration Doodle Create a menorah with nine candles and use markers and colored pencils to design each candle with Zentangle patterns. 7 USA Thanksgiving Doodle Use tempera paint to explore finger painting and paint with feathers to create a turkey on poster board. 8 German Wintery Fir Tree Doodle Use triangular paper shapes to create trees and decorate them with washi tape and other embellishments. Place the trees on painted, folded paper, arranged like an accordion. 9 Irish Shamrock Garden Doodle Create a shamrock by mixing tempera shades of green and experimenting with stamping using circular objects and dabbers. 10 Showcase / Artist Challenge Children will select the materials for their creative inspiration and parents will be invited to join in on the fun.
  • Bake It 'Til You Make It

    In this exciting baking adventure, kids will whip up delicious treats with a healthier twist! Each class features two recipes—a mix of sweet and savory—that are seasonally inspired, like pumpkin brownies or avocado chocolate mousse. From muffins to mini-pizzas, young chefs will discover how to turn wholesome ingredients into mouthwatering creations. With hands-on learning, simple techniques, and a dash of creativity, kids will gain confidence in the kitchen while developing lifelong skills. Let’s bake up nutritious and delicious fun together! Week Theme Recipe #1 Recipe #2 1 Kitchen Safety Autumn Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups n/a 2 Berry Powerful Blueberry Crumble Mixed Berry Smoothie 3 Hidden Veggies in Desserts Carrot Cake Muffin Cream Cheese Frosting 4 Seasonal Fall Flavors Baked Apple with Crumble Autumn Harvest Salad 5 Nature’s Candy Pineapple Muffins Pineapple Dip 6 Root Veggies in Baking Sweet Potato Biscuits Pumpkin Pie Smoothie 7 Superfood Beans Hummus Quesadillas Two Bean Salad 8 Making Veggies Fun Cheesy Cauliflower Fruit Smoothie
  • Building Brains LEGO Engineering

    In this LEGO Engineering class, students will use LEGO technic kits to build working machines and motorize them. Curriculum is written by an engineer and teaches the TEKS for both math and science. Lego I: Kinder; Lego II: 1st-3rd; Lego III: 4th-5th Week Build Lesson/Skill/Activity 1 Lego I: The Retractable Clamp Lego II: The Air Rescue Lego III: The Intelligent Car Lego I: Connecting rods and pins Lego II: Electricity and motor, vertical gear drive motor Lego III: Programming and scripts 2 Lego I: The Funny Seesaw Lego II: My Little Car Lego III: The Racing Car Lego I: Connecting beams, principal of leverage Lego II: Gear transmission and friction Lego III: Forward/backward scripts, lights, sound effects 3 Lego I: The Funny Tumbler Lego II: The Crawling Worm Lego III: The Obedient Car Lego I: Center of gravity, source of tumbler Lego II: Walking pattern of the looper Lego III: Loop, microphone, lighting scripts 4 Lego I: The Swing Lego II: The Farm Defense Lego III: The Detecting Car Lego I: Application of triangle structure Lego II: Belt drive, crank slider transmission Lego III: If/then scripts, programming modules 5 Lego I: The Lantern Lego II: The Harvest Season Lego III: The Tyrannosaurus Lego I: Gear transmission Lego II: Belt drive, cam drive Lego III: Loop and sensor scripts 6 Lego I: The Hand Fan Lego II: The Little Tortoise Lego III: The Smart Mouse Lego I: Gear acceleration and hamburger structure Lego II: Idler wheels Lego III: Differential turning, ratchet pawl and belt drive 7 Lego I: The Crazy Gyros Lego II: My Architect Lego III: The Shooting Master Lego I: Rack drive, center of gravity Lego II: Connecting rod transmission Lego III: Using variables to achieve scoring 8 Lego I: The Little Car Lego II: The Planets Lego III: The Fierce Crocodile Lego I: Elastic potential energy and kinetic energy Lego II: Belt and vertical drive, revolution and rotation Lego III: Motor forward and reverse scripts 9 Lego I: The Eggbeater Lego II: The Sewing Machine Lego III: The Sorting Machine Lego I: Coaxial gear transmission Lego II: Slider mechanism, gear transmission Lego III: Waiting and sensor scripts 10 Lego I: The Safety Barrier Lego II: The Street Sweeper Lego III: The Mine Clearance Lego I: Worm gear drive, quadrilateral structure Lego II: Vertical gear transmission Lego III: Crank rocker structure, sensor, lights, motor scripts Parents will be invited to the last class.
  • Dance 4 Fun

    The IAC Dance 4 Fun Program explores the art of movement, expressions, and performance! We offer a variety of dance styles and throughout our program, students build the confidence to put on a dance showcase and show off their moves! Whether you are a beginner or have experience in dance, our program is the perfect place for students to come and have FUN! Week Skills/Activities 1 (1) Introductions and ice breaker (2) Review rules and expectations (3) Fun warm up to get the body moving (4) Learn the art of: dance styles, history, and rhythm (5) Learn dance choreography 2 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: movement, dance circle, freestyle, improv (4) Learn dance choreography 3 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: expression, facials, emotions, feelings (4) Learn dance choreography 4 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: teamwork, group work (4) Learn dance choreography 5 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: music, practice dancing to different beats, sounds, tempos, (4) Learn dance choreography 6 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3Learn the art of: precision, clean lines, technique (4) Learn dance choreography 7 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of music, dancing to different beats, sounds, tempos (4) Learn dance choreography 8 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: performance, formation of group routine (4) Learn dance choreography and practice for showcase 9 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: performance, formation, finalizing group routine (4) Learn dance choreography and practice for showcase 10 Parents will be invited to see our Dance Showcase
  • Drumline 101

    Drumline is an exciting course within the world of marching percussion where marching snares, tenors, and basses are the focus! This is a performance class where students learn the value of teamwork, rhythm, and count. All equipment will be provided during class. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Counting and Constructing a Beat Students will learn the principals of counting and construct a beat that incorporates the hi-hats, snare drum, and bass drum. 2 Holding Drum Sticks Students will learn how to hold drum sticks properly and start playing on drum pads. 3 Playing Snare Drums and Drum Set Posture Students will learn the proper posture when playing the drums. 4 Counting Students will learn about counting and playing at the same time. 5 Singles and Doubles Students will learn singles and doubles and practice with a metronome. 6 Song Selection, Singles and Doubles (continuation) Students will select a song and practice the beats. 7 Practice for Recital, Singles and Doubles (continuation) Students will continue to practice for their recital performance. 8 Practice for Recital, Singles and Doubles (continuation) Students will continue to practice for their recital performance. 9 Practice for Recital Students will continue to practice for their recital performance. 10 Recital Day Parents will be invited to the last class to see their child’s performance.
  • Foundational Martial Arts

    This beginner course introduces students to the exciting world of martial arts in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of various martial arts disciplines, including basic stances, strikes, and kicks, while developing important life skills such as discipline, focus, respect, and confidence. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Intro to martial arts and how to hold a fist Rally races and punches 2 Roundhouse kick and sidekick Mountain climbers and paddles 3 Front stance, back stance, and blocks Jumping jack and follow the leader 4 Combos Jogging, punches, strikes, and kicks 5 Form Rally races and basic form 6 Advanced kicks and strikes Partner exercises, spinning, and turning kicks 7 Self defense Partner exercises, escaping chokes, grabs, and hug 8 Form, self-defense, advanced kicks Running and tornado kick 9 Practice for showcase Kicks, stances, punches, strikes, and blocks 10 Final showcase Presentation
  • Soccer Stars

    Backed by 20 years of experience, Soccer Stars offers a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Dribbling Develop dribbling skills with close control when having your head up. 2 Turning Develop turning skills in order to change directions. 3 Dribbling 1v1 Develop dribbling skills with speed to beat a defender. 4 Ball Control Develop close ball control with all parts of the body. 5 Short Passing Develop short passing skills along the ground with accuracy. 6 Pass and Move Develop passing and movement off the ball (support play). 7 Shooting Develop shooting skills with the laces. 8 Receiving the Ball on the Ground Develop close control (1st touch) with both feet under pressure. 9 Defending 1v1 Develop defending skills on how to apply pressure on the ball. 10 Long Passing Develop longer passing skills on the ground and in the air with accuracy.
  • Virtual Reality

    Embark on an EPIC adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, crafting 3D experiences, and learning basic programming concepts. At the end of the week, take home your first cardboard VR headset to show friends and family the new worlds you created. VR projects can be viewed on a website or mobile device. Students do not need a mobile device to take the class but will need access to a mobile device at home. VR projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction to virtual reality and the Interface and tools in CoSpaces Edu. 2 Design an Immersive virtual reality lobby and assemble the VR headsets. 3 Create custom 3D models for your VR world. 4 Code actions for objects in your 3D world. 5 Create a custom story using interactive dialog. 6 Customize levels to enhance premade and student made templates. 7 Code challenges to create your virtual world for VR gaming. 8 Add moving platforms to enhance your virtual reality experience. 9 Use Virtual Reality Collectibles to Build Advanced Levels. 10 Finalize projects and showcase to parents.