WELCOME TO LEAP DAY, SPRING 2006
 
Important note: Registration will be done by mail this
semester.  Below is Part I of the Registration Packet
and 
Part II will follow in a couple of days which will
include the Registration Forms and Instructions.  


This is your family's official LEAP DAY registration
information packet.  There is a whole lot of
information here so please take the time to read it
through carefully as there have been changes in the
registration process this semester.  LEAP Day is not
only a day of academic enrichment, but also a day
where we all look forward to spending time with each
other, making new friends, supporting each other in
our homeschooling journey, while having fun at the
same time! We are looking forward to another awesome
semester!
Be a member of the Yahoo Group Our HOP Yahoo message
board is used to send out all kinds of useful
information to the group regarding park day, field
trips, bowling, skating parties, LEAP DAY, useful
websites and much more.  We recommend that you join
the message board if you have not already done so by
contacting Kim at kemzs@tampabay.rr.com for your
invitation to join so you can stay informed.



HOP Mission Statement HOP is a homeschool support
group whose purpose is to provide support and
opportunities to enrich the homeschooling experience
without regard to religious or political affiliation.
HOP respects all religious and social beliefs.  
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
 
The Spring 2006 Leap Day Session will consist of 12
class days which will be held on Wednesdays from
9:00am-3:30pm (you sign up for the times and classes
that fit your needs)  Classes begin February 15th and
end May 10th with Spring Break being March 29th.
 
LOCATION First Christian Learning Center 1400 San
Christopher Dr. in Dunedin.
DIRECTIONS Coming from US 19 go west on Main Street
(580), Turn right onto Keene Rd/CR -1. At the first
light turn left onto San Christopher Dr. The church is
on the right at 1400 San Christopher Dr. For more
directions click on this link:http://tinyurl.com/3j78u
 
REGISTRATION We will have MAIL-IN registration this
semester instead of doing it in person.   Look for
another email that will provide the forms for you to
PRINT, FILL OUT and MAIL via snail mail (US Postal
Service). Return it by January 31st to the address
provided on the forms.  The first class of the
semester will begin on Wednesday, February 15th.   Not
all classes will make so when filling out the forms
please make sure your contact information is current
and complete so that we may contact you if you need to
make other class choices. We will have a "meet and
greet" the teachers on January 18th at the Leap Day
location from 11-2 so that you may meet the teachers
and ask any questions in order to make the perfect
choices for your child/ren. Also on that day at the
same time, we will be having a curriculum sale and
picture day.
 
REGISTRATION FEE There is a $30 registration fee per
family.  The registration fees are used to pay the
church for the use of their facility.  HOP is a not
for profit organization.  All pizza lunch profits go
toward paying the facility.  All class fees go
directly to the teachers. Our teachers take great
pride in teaching your children and the teachers ask
that you attend all 12 classes unless there is illness
in the family.
 
DROP/ADD POLICY The deadline to drop a class will Be
by 3:30 on February 22nd.  This is the 2nd Wednesday
of the semester.  You will receive a full refund for
the class you are dropping unless you put the class
below it's minimum.  There will be no prorating for
dropping classes.  If you drop a class which will put
that class below the teacher's required minimum number
of students, you will not receive a refund.  If you
drop a class after February 22nd you will not receive
a refund.  This will avoid having an entire class
disbanded.  Refund checks will be distributed after
the 5th week of classes.  You may add a class at any
time during the semester, please note that add-ons
will be at the teachers' discretion.  Please see one
of the Hop Planning Team Members for any drops or
adds.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
 
VOLUNTEERS During the semester we need and welcome all
volunteer help, but will not require it. We would like
to think that everyone will give a helping hand where
needed. It's a lot of work setting up and picking up
every week so if you or your child can volunteer,
please speak with a Planning Team member.
 
BABY ROOM There is a cute little nursery available if
you want to go in there with your baby.  If you want
your baby to be with you while you hang out with
others, then bring your baby with you.  We homeschool
and like our kids to be with us! Of course, you may
not leave your baby in there unattended.
 
ACTIVITY AREA In addition to the giant gymnasium we
have at LEAP Day, there is also a community activity
area where everyone is welcome to hangout together.  
We all love being with our kids, and they love being
around each other without being divided into age
groups. We want to provide an atmosphere where we can
chat, make new friends, nurse our babies, play with
our kids, and just relax and have fun. You are welcome
to bring any board games or toys each week.
 
CLEAN-UP In the wisdom of the great Barney...cleanup,
cleanup everybody everywhere, cleanup, cleanup,
everybody do your share.
 
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES If you must leave the premises
when your children are in class, you can designate a
friend to take responsibility for your child. There
will be a sign-out sheet in the lunchroom for this.
SIGNING OUT IS MANDATORY.
 
ILLNESS IN FAMILY  Please be aware that some of our
members have health issues such as compromised immune
systems.  Please be respectful of this and STAY HOME
if you or your child/children are sick or getting
sick.
 
PARENT CONNECTION/SUPPORT MEETING This hour is a
combination of an open forum on homeschooling topics,
guest speakers, and discussions of relevant issues.
You do not need to participate in Leap Day to attend
Parent Connection.  If you know someone who is
"shopping around" for a co-op, please invite them to
Parent Connection to see what we are all about.  If
you want to "get connected" and make some new friends,
Parent Connection is for you! This time is meant for
parents to re-energize and receive support. If you
have any suggestions for a Parent Connection topic
contact Kim @ kemzs@tampabay.rr.com
 
LUNCH  There will be a lunch break from 12:00-12:30. 
You can pack your own or there will be pizza, drinks
and snacks available for purchase. There will be a
pizza sign-up sheet at the information table, please
sign up for pizza by 10:30 a.m.  Please clean up after
your children and yourself and help set up and take
down tables and chairs when you can. Pizza and snack
profits help to pay for this facility. 
 
Materials Fee Some classes have a materials fee. 
These fees are not refundable.
 
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS SPRING 2006
ART with Laurie Bradshaw 
Ages 4 - 6   
7 & up    
Cost: $60 + $10 nonrefundable materials fee.
This is an art class using a variety of art mediums
including pencils, paints, charcoal, printmaking and
various types of 3-d sculpture.  We will study various
art elements including line, shape, form, composition,
texture and focal point.
Materials: In addition to the $10 materials fee the
students will also need a pad of sketch or drawing
paper, an eraser, 2-3 pencils and a pencil sharpener.
Laurie studied Illustration, Fine Arts and Graphic
Arts and graduated magna cum laude with an AS degree
from Garland Jr. College a division of Simmons College
in Boston MA.  She has worked in the Visual
Merchandising field and has been teaching art for
about 7 years to homeschool groups, private schools
and Alzheimer patients.  She homeschooled her son. 
She loves children and she loves teaching art! 
Laurie_brads haw@yahoo.com
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BALLET / MODERN with Samantha Erikson. 
Cost: $60
Come and enjoy learning the art of ballet without
expensive costume and recital fees. Also, I will
introduce Modern into my classes this semester.  All
dance classes will last 45 minutes.  A leotard and
tights, or shorts with a T-shirt are fine. Ballet
shoes are not necessary, socks or bare feet are fine.

BEGINNING BALLET / MUSICAL MOVEMENT 
Ages 3-5.
Introduction to ballet teaches music awareness,
stretching, bending and coordination. We'll have fun
using a variety of music and creativity rather than
doing just "traditional" ballet class. We will learn
marches, gallops, directions, and listening skills.
This will be a fun class!

INTERMEDIATE BALLET / MODERN 
Ages 5-7
This class is for those who have taken ballet class
before and are ready to move on. We will do a
traditional barre with fun dances and modern movements
following. I recommend this class only to those who
have taken with me before or who have studied dance
for at least one year.

ADVANCED BALLET / MODERN 
Ages 6-10 (please no younger).
This class is for those who have had ballet for at
least 2 years and are 6 - 10 years old. In this class
we will continue to learn our ballet steps with more
emphasis on a traditional ballet class.  We will still
have fun but more emphasis on a faster paced ballet
class. We will incorporate modern dance in this class
also.  Savant studied The Royal Academy of Dance in
England, and has been teaching the art of Ballet for
more than 22 TRs. She is also a homeschool mom who's
been a part of our co-op family for 8 TRs.  If you
have any questions, please call Savant at 727-376-5167
or email samantha99@yahoo.com
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Ballroom Dance with Gina Hunter   
All ages welcome.  Adults too.   
Cost: $70 + $5.00 nonreturnable materials fee
The ballroom classes will cover subjects such as dance
floor etiquette, appearance, rhythms, history of the
dances and the technique in Fox trot, Waltz, Tango,
Rumba, CA, Meringue and Swing (just to name a few). 
This class may help give boys and girls confidence. 
Dance etiquette skills will be valuable for them in
many social situations like proms, weddings  and in
relationships as they mature.  Each child will receive
a portfolio to keep of the history of the dances.  
Gina has been a ballroom dance teacher/adjudicator for
26 years and holds a judges certificate in American
and International Smooth & Latin Standards, as well as
the Theater Arts Division with the NDCAA National
Dance Council. She is a former Florida State Latin
Champion & South Eastern Dance Champion. Bringing Top
Solo Routines in 3 Major Competitions (the Triple
Crown ), Top Female Teacher Awards, Top Studio, Top JR
Champions as well as many Top Student Awards. Gina
Hunter/Ballroom Dance (727)239-2916
gmomkidss@yahoo.com
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CHESS For Fun and Logic with Coach Eric Clemmenson
Chess I for Beginners (new to the game)
Chess II for Advanced (familiar with the game)
Cost $65 + $15 nonrefundable materials fee (optional
only if you want your own portable chess set to keep)
Chess is a great way to work the mind, and is suitable
for all ages. It is open-ended and there is always
room to improve. Most importantly, its just plain FUN!
Studying and playing chess teaches patience,
discipline, and responsibility for one's decisions. It
also brings increased confidence and integration of
higher-order reasoning skills. Moms and Dads are
strongly encouraged to enroll, attend class, and play
their children. Beginners will learn introduction to
the chess board, the pieces and their movements,
strategies and chess etiquette.  The Advanced course
will present tactical devices, checkmating patterns,
and some elementary endgames and much more.
Coach Eric has been playing chess seriously for 35
years. He has played in nationally rated tournaments
for over 10 years and just plain loves teaching the
game!  ebchessfla@yahoo.com
 
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Yabba Dabba Yogi Ball with Kathy Sneary Beachy
Ages 3-6 (parental participation encouraged)   
7 &up   
Cost: $50 for 1 child,  $40 each for 2 children, $30
each person thereafter +$5.00 nonrefundable materials
fee for each student.    
Get on your yoga legs and let's stretch! Yes folks,
that's right. It's yoga time--for all ages. Parents
encouraged to join! The yoga styles are eclectic as
well as the balance ball exercises. My goal for each
person is to further develop one's muscle integrity,
balance, coordination, and mind-body connection while
discovering a fun way to exercise and relieve stress.
Materials needed in addition to the $5 materials fee:
A yoga mat and a balance ball (55cm for 7years and up
and 45cm for 6 years and under). Gaiam.com offers a
Scooby Doo mat and balance ball.  Wal-Mart also offers
mats and balls. 
Katharine Sneary Beachy is a personal trainer and body
worker. She has instructed numerous fitness classes
and continues enjoying exercise--especially running.
She is the mother of Allegra and Elise Beachy who are
also homeschoolers and love to run and chase their
mom, their dad and the ice cream truck! 

The Human Body with Kathy Beachy 
Ages 4 - 6   
7 & up 
Cost: $60 +($5.00 non refundable materials fee)
Find out what is going on inside and outside of your
body.  Discover how organs, muscles, bones,
ligaments/tendons, glands, and fascia (and other
tissue including blood and lymph) interconnect and
function. This class is geared minimumly for very
focused 4 yr olds. This is a hand-on class in which
we'll recreate the human body using household items.
Possibly look at an outside of class field trip to
MOSI ( the body exhibit closes Feb. 26, 2006).
The human body is right up her field of work as she is
a massage therapist of nine years. Kathy teach assists
with the Upledger Institute's classes for CranioSacral
Therapy and currently works at the Natural Health
Center, an integrative medicine center, in Tampa. She
loves to exercise and enjoys working with youth and
loves homeschooling. Kathy Sneary Beachy/Yoga, Human
Body (813)349-6073 H kathy2ae@earthlink.net
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SPANISH with Soledad Loba  
Ages 6-9 
10 & up
Cost:  $60
Your body is your portable dictionary. You will learn
to speak and communicate by using hand gestures and
body movements to recall words. This curriculum is
filled with theater games and physical activities that
will enable you to speak in Spanish.  
This is a creative conversational class. No dictionary
or textbook is used or required. It is a
student-directed curriculum. This means that the
teacher will coordinate the class activities, and the
students will ask for assistance as they complete
their assigned tasks. All reference materials will be
class-generated. You will be encouraged to speak in
Spanish without fear of making mistakes, and to be
engaged in body and mind. Most importantly, you will
feel confident to express yourself in the Spanish
language and culture. New songs and dances from
traditional Spanish fiestas with Mexican pinatas and a
Caribbean burro.
 
SPANISH DRAMA with Soledad Loba
Ages 8 & up
Cost: $60
This course is designed for beginner students who wish
to explore acting in a creative and relaxed setting. 
Each student has the ability to use their imagination
and act in this class.  You will learn basic
theatrical skills and stage body movements.  You will
discover your own unique dramatic _expression as you
develop your own monologue, costume and makeup.  We,
the director and actors, will collaborate in the
production of a one-act performance.  Please, dress
comfortably for class which includes theater games and
floor exercises. 
 
Soledad Loba is a Theater Director and Playwright, and
an Ada Comstock Scholar graduate from Smith College,
Northampton, MA. She also trained at the International
Language Institute of Massachusetts as a Spanish
Teacher. This institute is nationally recognized for
its original language teaching methods. The institute
also serves as the Language Department for Hampshire
College, Amherst, MA, where Ms. Loba completed a
five-year tenure as a Language Instructor and
Coordinator. Amherst, Ma. She creates a dynamic
classroom atmosphere as she applies her language
training and theater education in her instruction. 
soledad_loba@hotmail.com   (727)576-8003
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SING, SPELL, READ AND WRITE   with Heather Sawyer    
Ages 5-7
This class is a combination of Level I and is a
continuation for kids who have already started last
semester.  
Cost: $60 + $40.00 nonrefundable materials fee 
There are additional reader books which will be used
in class can be purchased separately (beyond the $40)
to be used at home but not necessary as there will be
a classroom set. Sing, Spell, Read & Write is a
remarkable and comprehensive language arts program
that gets outstanding results by using music and games
to teach phonics through a multi-sensory approach. 
Phonics, songs, games, phonetic storybook readers,
consumable texts, and assessments presented in
systematic and sequential order, guide children to
independent reading...AND they have fun. The program
also teaches spelling, grammar, comprehension,
handwriting and creative writing. This program is
great for homeschoolers, tutoring, and re-mediation.
At the end of the 36 steps (which will continue
through the LEAP Day semesters) your child will be
reading words such as  "dangerous", "investigation",
"congratulations" and "explanation", just to name a
few. There will be a introductory period for parents
at the beginning of the first class. 
Hhawkins@tampabay.rr.com  (727)992-2258  
(727)236-5036
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SCIENCE SAFARI with Lloyd Simmons  
Ages 3-7  
Ages 7 & up 
Cost: $60
The topics below will cover all of the age groups, but
presentation style will be age-specific. The
experience will aim to challenge and become more
technical for the older students, while laying a
foundation for each of the topics for the younger
participants.  Topics to include: Plant Studies,
Animal Theory, Birds, Insects, Mammals, Microscopic
Life, Astronomy, and much more...  If your child has
an area of special interest, see Lloyd and he will be
happy to include your child's request in his
curriculum this semester.  He will also be bringing
some special critter friends.  Science Safari
Educational Company was created by Lloyd Simmons and
Lilian Fiess Norris five years ago. Their dream is to
excite people of all ages about the incredible world
around us. Science Safari is a culmination of 20 years
of combined experience and is based on their 14-year
friendship. Both are members of LEEF (League of
Environmental Educators of Florida) and facilitators
for Project Wild, Project Learning Tree, & Project
WET, and are certified scuba divers.  Lloyd Simmons-
Science SafariScisafar@aol.com  (727)585-2298
http://members.aol.com/scisafar/
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EXPLORING CHINESE AND JAPANESE CHARACTERS: A WORKSHOP 
All Ages.  Adults are welcome too.   
Cost: $40.
Chinese (and Japanese) characters are abstract symbols
that stand for words. For example the Chinese word
meaning "tree" and the Japanese word meaning "tree"
are both written using the same character, even though
the spoken words in these two different languages
sound completely different. (Ancient Egyptian
hieroglyphic writing also used abstract symbols to
stand for words--but these were quite different
symbols.)  In this workshop students will explore the
idea of abstract symbolic writing using Chinese
characters as a hands-on example. Students will be
playing with these characters as if they were puzzle
pieces, by taking them apart, by redoing the pictures
to make them easier to recognize, and by making up our
own characters. Some students might even try their
hands at creating their own abstract writing systems.
Studying and practicing a symbolic system is a useful
cognitive activity. Symbolic systems are used in many
other areas, such as music, math, algebra,computer
science, and chemistry.
 
CHINESE LANGUAGE STUDY GROUP 
All ages
Cost: $60.
This class welcomes both new and continuing students. 
Students will emphasize spoken Chinese, but will also
look at Chinese grammatical structures to help us
grasp and retain what we are learning. Students  will
learn everyday Chinese.  Our highest priority is to
enjoy learning Chinese together.  
 
JAPANESE with Patrick Murray  
Ages 5-8
9-12 
13 & up
Cost: $80
Each class will be very small (max of 6 students per
group) with students close in age. This will allow us
to discuss what each student wants to get out of
learning Japanese. As a teacher, his first goal is for
each class to develop itself into an interacting
learning group motivated by interest, enjoyment and
group-created energy. Each "learning group" (class)
will create it's own recipe of how to study Japanese.
The ingredients of each "recipe" will always include
spoken Japanese, Japanese grammar, Japanese writing,
Japanese stories, movies, anime, comics, etc. We will
also be discussing and learning about life in Japan.
Patrick Murray has a Ph.D in Linguistics and has
extensive international experience, both studying
languages and teaching English as a foreign language.
He served as a high school math teacher as a Peace
Corps. volunteer in the Philippines. He has lived in
and studied the languages of the following countries:
Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Peru (Spanish), and France.
In addition he studied German and Russian. He has
always found it fascinating to get to know people in
other cultures. This is his main reason for wanting to
learn their languages.  Pat Murray/ChineseJapanese
Sandra Murray/ Anthropology (727)787-4820
uncoolmom2000@yahoo.com
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TAE KWON DO  
All Ages
Cost: $75 
Students will learn a series of hand techniques, foot
techniques, blocks and stances. They will also be
taught practical self defense techniques to apply in
real life situations if needed. A uniform is available
for purchase and is recommended for comfort as well as
for feeling empowered while in the class.
The instructor (BJ) is from Dunedin Taekwondo Academy
and is a third degree black belt. He has trained for
the last 13 yrs. under lead Master Trainer James
Lamminn, owner of Dunedin TKD Academy. He has five
years of teaching experience with students of all
ages.  Dunedin TKD (727)734-9704
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Basic Math Boot Camp with Dan Roeder 
All ages.  
Adults welcome.  
Cost: $80  
This course is designed to review and build
proficiency in the fundamental arithmetic skills of
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of
counting numbers, integers, decimals and fractions.
Word problem solving techniques will also be covered. 
Materials: Students will need a 3 ring notebook,
paper, and pencils.
 
MARITIME MATH I with Dan Roeder 
Ages 10 & up  Adults welcome.
Cost: $175
                Format: 6 one hour classroom sessions,
6 two hour sailing sessions out of Dunedin Marina.
                This course is an exploration of
mathematics, science, history, and language through
the learning and practice of sailing. In addition to
basic sailing skills, topics explored will be dictated
by interests and abilities of the participants, but
generally include use of compass and headings,
latitude and longitude, distance rate time,
orientation using charts and triangulation, history of
sailing, etymology of maritime terms and phrases,
weather, tides, currents, and mechanical advantage. 
The class will alternate week to week between
classroom time and on-the-water instruction.
                Materials: Students will need a 3 ring
notebook, paper, and pencils. In addition, on sailing
days, students should dress for the weather, wear
sunscreen, and non-marking, non-slip closed-toed
shoes. (gym shoes are fine, not sandals, not black
soles).
 
MARITIME MATH II with Dan Roeder 
Ages 10 & up
Cost: $175  
Format: 6 one hour classroom sessions, 6 two hour
sailing sessions out of Dunedin Marina.  
This course is a continuation of Maritime Math I. It
is open to any student who has already taken Maritime
Math I. The class will alternate week to week between
classroom time and on the water instruction.
Materials: Students will need a 3 ring notebook,
paper, and pencils. In addition, on sailing days,
students should dress for the weather, wear sunscreen,
and non-marking, non-slip closed-toed shoes. (gym
shoes are fine, not sandals, not black soles).
 
YOUNG ENGINEERS-FLYING CHALLENGE I with Dan Roeder
Ages 10 and up
Cost $80
This is an applied engineering course. Students will
be introduced to basic concepts of flight and aircraft
design. Students will design, build and fly a basic
rubberband-powered basal-wood-model aircraft. The
course culminates in a flying competition. 
 
YOUNG ENGINEERS-FLYING CHALLENGE II with Dan Roeder
Ages 10 & up
Cost: $80
This course is open to graduates of FLYING CHALLENGE
I. Students will be introduced to additional concepts
of flight and aircraft design. Students will design
and fly a more complex model. The course culminates in
a flying competition.
Dan Roeder 's background includes experience as a
mathematics educator and ten years of developing and
running experiential education programs for youth. He
currently runs a sailing school called Sun & Sea
Adventures out of Dunedin. His education and
experience includes: B.A. in Mathematics & Education
University of Maryland Middle School Mathematics
Teacher in Baltimore County, Experiential Educator
Living Classrooms in Baltimore
(www.livingclassrooms.org).  Dan's Sailing Experience
includes over 25 years sailing experience Over 10
years providing sailing instruction, 2 years Building
and Sailing Historic Replica Pride of Baltimore ll
(http://www.intandem.com/NewPrideSite/index.html)
Founder of Sun & Sea Adventures
(www.SunAndSeaAdventures.com) U.S. Sailing & American
Sailing Association certified instructor US Coast
Guard certified captain  roeder@tampabay.rr.com 
(727)366-0714
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Jr. Lego Engineering with Bruce Bertan
Ages 6-8
Cost $100
This is a great introduction to the engineering
classic series.  Primary grade students will work with
Lego building blocks to learn hands-on about simple
machines and simple engineering principles.  Each week
we will build Math and Science skills as we explore
and build simple machines.  Students will learn about
levers, wheels, axles, pulleys and gears.  They will
practice using their knowledge by building a simple
machine through guided activities, then challenged to
solve problems requiring them to apply concepts
learned by building an original simple machine. 
Prerequisites:  None
 
Pre-Engineering I with Lego 
Ages 8-10
Cost $100
Each week students will have hands-on learning as they
explore levers, wheels, axles and gears using a
different class of Lego building blocks than the Jr.
Engineering class.  They will apply their knowledge to
build simple machines that incorporate an engineering
principle.  Then they'll be challenged to apply their
knowledge and come up with some of their own designs. 
Prerequisite:  8 year olds should have completed Jr.
Lego Engineering.
 
Engineering I with Lego
Ages 9-12
Cost $100
There will be more hands-on learning as we explore
structures, forces, levers, wheels, axles and gears
using Lego building blocks.  This class expands the
students' knowledge and understanding of the
engineering principles learned in Pre Engineering I,
adds motors to the simple machines students build and
includes more advanced Lego building concepts and
exploration of gears.  Challenges include "The Big
Boom Challenge", "The Geared Car", "The Trebuchet" and
more.  Prerequisite: Students who are younger than 10
should have completed Pre Engineering I.
 
Intro to Robotics with Lego
Ages 10-12
Cost $100
This class introduces students to a simple programming
language to control a robot.  First they'll build a
robot.  Then, using a computer, the students will
learn programming commands that will be downloaded
into their robot through a wireless interface. 
Finally, they will test their program to control
speed, touch sensing, light sensing and more! 
Prerequisite:  Recommended for students a minimum of
age 10.
 
Mr. Bruce Bertan, M. Ed., is the President of Creative
Technology Solutions, Inc. and owner of the Tampa/St.
Petersburg COMPUTERTOTS/Computer Explorers franchise. 
He has over twenty years of teaching experience.  
Bbertan1@tampabay.rr.com  (813)818-0804  (813)495-6786
 LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group.  These
programs are a product of COMPUTERTOTS and COMPUTER
EXPLORERS and are not sponsored or endorsed by LEGO.
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Anthropology with Sandra Murray
 
Early Civilizations 
Ages 6 & up
Cost: $70 (second child is $60.00) 
In this class students will visit some of the main
civilizations of the old world: The Far East (China,
India, SE Asia).  We will look at their basic
governments (kings or other leaders), daily life in
their towns and villages, Gods, Goddesses, heroes
and/or demons and finally relationships with
neighboring people (peaceful or war-like).   Since
surviving art forms tell us so much about these people
we will have some "hands on" projects such as paper
mosaics, masks, etc.
 
INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY
Ages 10 & up
Cost: $70.00 (second child $60.00) 
This class will equip you to better understand any
social science class. We will look at the various
levels of complexity by which humans have
traditionally organized their societies: tribal or
state; hunter/gatherer; horticulturists or
agriculturalists. In doing so, we will discover that
family systems are differently formatted and that
gender roles (male/female roles) do not necessarily
look like ours. We will also examine the transition
from "child" to "adult" and the years of initiation
ceremonies to accomplish this. Several societies
around the world will be presented in order to see
these ideas in action.
 
ANTHROPOLOGY ll
Ages 12 & up
Cost: $70 ($60 for additional child)
This is a hands-on class, open to students who have
taken the Intro. to Anthro. or the Marriage/Family
class. We will be learning how to get basic
anthropological information by learning how conduct
simple interviews and organize the data. (Life history
material is used in other fields such as History,
Sociology, Journalism, and Literature.)  We will read
samples of various life history materials, and
students can choose to find and interview their own
"subject" (e.g. a friend, a family
member, or someone in their community.) Due to the
short class time, students may choose to focus on only
a segment of their subject's life. Such a project can
of course be continued if the student wants.
Sandra Murray has a Ph.D in Anthropology. She was born
in British India and although she grew up there, she
received her basic education and first degree
(business admin.) in England. As an Anthropologist she
conducted her field research in Punjab, India (2
years). She has taught at high school, community
college and university levels in California, and at
elementary level (in a private school in Florida).  As
a parent she has been involved in alternative
education and homeschooling for both her children for
20 years. If you have any questions about content of
any of her classes please feel free to contact her at
(727)787-4820 uncoolmom2000@yahoo.com
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WOODWORKING l with Allan Currie    
Ages 7-11 
Cost: $25 +$40 nonrefundable materials fee.
Please bring hammer. All other materials provided.
Parent Participation is needed.  Students will choose
their projects on the first day of class so it is very
important for parents to attend the first day.  This
class will start with safety procedures and progress
with various small projects such as bird houses using
non power tools and fasteners. Students move on to
larger projects such as doll houses, schooner boats
and so on. This can be a first-time or a continuing
class each semester; kids can take this class more
than once and choose from a simple to complex project.
 We will choose from a variety of projects on the
first day of class. 
 
WOODWORKING ll 
Ages 12 & up
Cost: $25 +$40 nonrefundable materials fee
Same as above only students will be using paints and
stains and building more advanced projects.  
Allen is a licensed builder and journeyman carpenter
for 30 years. He has been teaching apprentices and
children for 25 yrs.
 
INTRO TO PUPPETRY 
Ages 3-5  
Cost: $25 +$25 nonrefundable materials fee.
Heavy Parent Participation.  
Students will learn puppet basics with their own
rod-arm puppet and ultimately put on a puppet show at
the last class.
 
Puppetry I
Ages 6 & up
Cost: $25 +$35 nonrefundable materials fee.
Students will receive their own full size human
rod-arm puppet. They will learn puppet basics and also
put on a puppet show.   They will learn puppet basics
as well as work with different kinds of puppets
including marionettes. They will also be trained to
present a program.  Allan Currie has been teaching
puppetry to hundreds of children for more than twenty
years. Teaching children to put on programs at
hospitals, nursing homes and libraries is one of his
favorite things. He is a volunteer at USF Tampa,
helping to make various marionettes.
 
ELECTRONICS l with Allan Currie
All Ages  The need of parent participation will be
mutually determined by the parent and teacher.  
Cost: $25 +$40 nonrefundable materials fee.
New students will learn electronics from the basics up
such as AC/DC voltage and series-parallel circuits,
resistors, capacitors, transistors, motors, 
generators, etc. Approx. one third of the period will
be theory, the second will be videos and the third
will be hands on lab experiments and finally 
they will build an am/fm radio. All materials will be
furnished. Please bring a calculator.
 
ELECTRONICS ll 
All Ages
Cost: $25 + $40 nonrefundable materials fee.
This will be for returning Electronic students. 
Students will learn soldering.  Students will build
test equipment used to repair electronic equipment
such as TVs, computers, radios, etc. 
Allen built his first radio before he was a teen. He
went through Devry Technical Institute before he was
18. He had his own radio and TV shop and worked at
Detroit Edison as a power plant operator. 
abcejc@gte.net  (727) 526-3505 
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Speed Reading and Writing with Lisa Jennings 
Ages 10 & up  
Cost: $40   
This class will cover the basics of speed reading and
comprehension (a must have for test taking SAT/ACT's
and a skill essential in the professional world)  a
skill also nice to have throughout life!  This class
will also teach condensed quality writing.  The
student will be able to write a defined clear
paragraph by the end of the semester.  They will learn
to work, rework, and rework again their thoughts to be
precise on paper.  No fluff work in this class.  Each
child will be individually monitored and work is not
compared against other student’s ability.  All
levels or reading and writing are acceptable.  There
will be homework in this class.  Materials:  Bring a
notebook. 
Lisa Jennings holds a BA in Christian
Education/Counseling.  This class has no religious
content.  She has been a homeschool mom for the past 7
years and has taught at several local co-ops and
private schools.  (727)945-1969
lisajennings@tampabay.rr.com 
 
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Classical Fun Music
Exploring Music Fundamentals 
Ages 4 - 6
Cost: $65 + $25 nonrefundable materials fee(includes
2cds and books)
This class offers a wonderful introduction to
classical masterpieces, traditional children songs,
and multilingual songs.  The fun-filled curriculum
lays the foundation for singing and vocal development,
creative movement, listening skills, identifying
sounds of instruments, exploring musical concepts
(melody, rhythm, tempo and dynamics), rudimentary
music reading, and playing simple percussion
instruments.  
Claire Franki is a classically trained cellist,
creator of the Classical Fun Music program, and
teaches throughout Pinellas County.  To find out more
about the program, please visit www.cmkids.org
 
 
CLASS SCHEDULE


9:00
Woodworking I 7-11 $25/$40
Science Safari 8 & up $60
Yoga 3-5 $50/$5
Chinese/Japanese Characters Study All Ages $40
Flyers II 10 & up $80
Early Civilization 6-8 $70
 
10:00
Science Safari 3-7 $60
Beginning Ballet 3-5 $60
Japanese 13 & up $80
Lego Engineering I 9-12 $100
Puppetry I 6 & up $25/$35
Math Boot Camp All Ages $80
Human Body 7 & up $60/$5
Chess I All Ages $60/$20
 
11:00
Tae Kwon Do All Ages $75
Japanese 5-8 $80
Spanish 6-9 $60
Advanced Ballet 6-10 $60
Art 4-6 $60/$10
Flyers I 10 & up $80
Woodworking II 12 & up $25/$40
Intro to Anthropology 10 & up $70
Chess II All Ages $60/$20


12:00 - 12:30 LUNCH


12:30
Spanish 10 & up $60
Anthropology ll 12 & up $70
Lego Pre Engineering I 8-10 $100
Intermediate Ballet 5-7 $60
Art 7 & up $60/$10
Electronics II All Ages $25/$40
Chinese All Ages $60

 
1:30
Spanish Drama 8 & up $60
Introduction to Robotics 10-12 $100
Music Fundamentals 4-6 $65/$25
Electronics I All Ages $25/$40
Maritime Math I 10 & up $175
Yoga 7 & up $50/$5
Ballroom All Ages $70/$5


2:30
Maritime Math II 10 & up $175
Sing Spell Read Write 5-7 $60/$40
Speed Read/Write 10 & up $40
Jr Lego Engineering 6-8 $100
Japanese 9-12 $80
Human Body 4-6 $60/$5
Intro Puppetry 3-5 $25/$25