June Courses   

Create delicious arts and crafts projects, using sweet and savory ingredients. Discover how to use edible “paint”, “glue”, “modeling clay”, and a variety of edible loose parts as we engage in the creative process together. Sample categories and activities include: “Edible Works of Art” (mosaic art, abstract art, sculptures); “Out of This World!” (aliens, spaceships, and fun challenges); and “Just for Fun!” (creating edible puzzles; and fooling your friends with “fake-out” foods, like “burgers and fries”). All projects are no-bake, easy to prepare, and can be used as fun afterschool (or anytime) treats. Related books and resources will be shared.

Did you know that Spanish is the 4th most spoken language in the WORLD? And if you speak English and Spanish, you can communicate with most of the people on 2 entire CONTINENTS? So let’s start you on your journey to becoming bilingual! In this class we will use games, songs, and crafts to learn some basic Spanish vocabulary, such as colors, numbers, food and animals. We’ll take a break each day about half-way through class, and have theme-related snacks based on the new vocabulary learned that day. You are also welcome to bring your own snack, and please bring a water bottle labeled with your name to keep hydrated!

Welcome to the world of zany improvisation! Our troupe of thespians will perform monologues, skits, improv, pantomime, charades, laughable body language, games, plus much more. A tour of the Yavapai College Performance Hall is included in the class. No experience needed to be a drama queen or king – just enthusiasm! Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes to move in.

Explore new stories and activities, and some old favorites with a fun new spin! We’ll start with a fairy tale, fable, or other fun story; explore “What if…?” and “I wonder…?” questions, based on the text; and dive into related STEAM activities. Create a “beanstalk” that supports a castle, and features a zipline escape route (Jack and the Beanstalk); design a Plinko game (The Rock That Rolled; The Boys and the Frogs); invent a “Rube Goldberg Contraption” (Just Like Rube Goldberg); predict and discover how adding a variable changes ice cream (Little Red Riding Hood; Hansel and Gretel); and more!

Explore more amazing 20th century artists - Picasso, Miro, Pollack, Chagall and O'Keefe! We will replicate their styles and techniques using different water-based mediums adding your own individual touch and vision. A visit to the Yavapai College Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden will be included in the class. An art show and reception will be highlighted on the final day of class with family and friends. 

Come and create some simple crafts that are WEARable, HANGable, USEable, and (be careful!) BREAKable, and maybe even, EDible! Jewelry, window ornaments, watercolor and wooden boxes are among the crafts that we will lovingly create/paint/decorate to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself. You will have options as to what you will make, so not everyone will make the same thing. Some vocabulary such as "primary/secondary colors" will be covered, along with some other simple art terms. Lastly, the importance of taking ownership of your work and giving it a name will be emphasized, as you are the creator and the masterpiece maker!

Explore watercolors and create your unique art using popular techniques, vivid imagery, and explosions of color – elements associated with this medium. We’ll incorporate mixed media with some of the paintings to create a multi-dimensional effect. A visit to the Yavapai College Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden will be included in the class. Share your artistic creations with family and friends during a casual art show and reception on the final day of class. 

Okaeri! Welcome back! Have you already taken the beginning Japanese language class? Are you ready for a new challenge? In this class, we will deepen our language skills while actively using Japanese in fun, meaningful ways. Through engaging skits, peer dialogues, and songs, we will practice speaking and listening in real-life contexts. Collaboration and creativity are key as we build our speaking confidence and enjoy the process of communicating in Japanese while exploring traditions, stories, and everyday interactions.

Dive into the hysterical world of comedy and create your own routines for everyone to enjoy! Explore the beginnings of the “funny bone in the spotlight” using literature and films. Create your own “bit” and present it on the last day of class when we host a stand-up comedy show with original and age-appropriate material for family and friends. A tour of the Yavapai College Performance Hall is also included in the class. Space is limited.

Think and eat green and create tasty comfort foods at the same time! You will create an array of main dishes, plus appetizers and desserts - all featuring raw foods. Prepare, cook, learn kitchen safety, clean-up, and most importantly, eat each day! Includes keepsake recipe book.

Come and create some simple crafts that are WEARable, HANGable, USEable, and (be careful!) BREAKable, and maybe even, EDible! Jewelry, window ornaments, watercolor and wooden boxes are among the crafts that we will lovingly create/paint/decorate to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself. You will have options as to what you will make, so not everyone will make the same thing. Some vocabulary such as "primary/secondary colors" will be covered, along with some other simple art terms. Lastly, the importance of taking ownership of your work and giving it a name will be emphasized, as you are the creator and the masterpiece maker!