Friday, June 25, 2010

Engineering with LEGOS camp!

Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO

Have your child become a Play Well Engineer! Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO material. From race cars to Battletracks, this is a hands-on and minds-on camp suitable for LEGO novices to "maniacs." Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and returning students to reach the next level of engineering comprehension all while having fun.

What: LEGO Engineering
When: Monday thru Friday, August 2nd - August 6th
Time: Ages 4-6 years 9am - noon
Ages 7-13 years 1pm - 4pm
Cost: $170 per child
Location: Paint N Glaze, 3960 N. Studebaker Rd., #101, Long Beach

Please sign up by July 15.

Checks may be made payable to:
Great Educational Experiences
6444 E. Spring St. #279
Long Beach, CA. 90815

or you may pay online through Amazon Payments for your convenience (a service charge of 5.00 is added). Become a member of meetup and RSVP here.

For more info: email geeclasses@yahoo.com or call 562-841-6493

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Functional Families Parenting Workshop

Join us for a 4-week workshop exploring parenting tools for a new generation.

Parenting is people-making...every parent has experienced deep and overwhelming feelings of frustration and anger. Together we will learn tools to help you meet your needs and the needs of your children. We will focus on what lies beneath your child's behavior and make conscious choices to connect with empathy and strengthen family bonds.

Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, & 28
7pm-9pm
$100
* Sorry, we do not have childcare at this time

Workshop topics include:
- Healing Reflection
- Brain Development
- Anger, Self-care, and Setting limits
- Communication and Practice

Tova Pusl is a certified Parent Educator and mother of two school-aged boys. Tova found her true passion upon becoming a parent; connecting with her children and helping others find that family connection. Tova takes a realistic approach to parenting, realizing that each and every day of parenting brings us unexpected challenges. She aims to share information and create a community of support for parents, family, and caregivers.

To sign up:
Email geeclasses@yahoo.com or
Call 562-841-6493 or
Join our meetup and RSVP here.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Intro to Anthropology!

See what we have planned for the fall! In this intro class, students will learn what anthropology is and get an idea for what the subject covers. We are suggesting ages 6-9 years, but you can come check it out and see if it will be a good fit for your child. $12.50/child. See you there!

Intro to Anthropology
Wednesday, June 30
10am-11am
Ages: 6-9 years
$12.50/child (pay online here or bring a check to class)

Fall class description:
Please join us for an exciting year of Anthropology! This class will encourage curiosity about our world. Each month children explore different regions – Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America, and Central America. December will, also, include holidays around the world.

Each four week session includes geography of the area, climate, vegetation, animals, films, photos, and games. Cultures in the region will be discussed and compared to our own. A craft project is included, as well as, artifacts and costumes. Students will be encouraged to complete a project at home and present in class if they like.

Our teacher is Ms. Helena Ottoson-Carter, a native of Sweden and mother of a 4 year old daughter. She has a Master’s degree in Applied Anthropology and a BA in International Studies.

To join us on this journey around the world, RSVP here.