SPARK Spring Session GR3/4

The After School SPARK program is designed to engage students in Grades 3-4 in no-cost, high-interest enrichment programming that provides opportunities for students to further develop their talents and spark new interests and passions. In this 3-week session, students will register for 1 class each day based on their interests. Students will attend that same class for 3 sessions. Only register for one class per day.

To enroll: Select the course you would like to sign up for. Complete the enrollment questionnaire. Click on the shopping cart in the upper right corner of the screen. Although this is a free program, you will need to complete check out. You will receive a confirmation email once it is complete.

Tuesdays 4/21, 4/28, 5/5:

• Artist Discovery
  • Dive into the world of these famous artists: Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Learn about their journey to becoming a successful artist, and recreate some of their iconic work!
• Scrapbooking
  • Learn Scrapbooking basics and design techniques! All students will receive a small book to fill with their creations. Students will use patterned paper, stickers, fun scissor shapes, and other materials to create a unique layout.

Thursdays 4/23, 4/30, 5/7:

• Spring in Bloom
  • Welcome Spring back to Minnesota and learn new skills to embrace the season. In this class, students will learn how to plant seeds in soil, create bird feeders, make outdoor decorations, and more!

• Air-Dry Clay Animals with Hats! -Rum River Art Center
  • Create a cute animal or creature with its very own hat using air-dry clay! Students will choose an animal, pet, or mythical creature they love and bring it to life using air-dry clay - complete with a stylish hat for it to wear! In the first week, students will draw their idea for an animal and matching hat on paper using colored pencils. In the next two weeks, students will use clay to craft their animal and its unique hat.

• Sports Sampler -Dash Sports
  • Try out a variety of sports and games with DASH Sports! Week 1: Soccer Skills, Week 2: Flag Football, Week 3: Physical. Ed Games

 A snack will be provided at the start of programming each day by Nutrition Services. Busing transportation is available to all students for pick up.