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ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
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LIST OF ESU FOR KIDS 2018 COURSE TIMES
8:00-9:00 am courses
9:10-10:10 am courses
10:20-11:20 am courses
11:30-12:30 pm courses
12:30-12:55 pm LUNCH (click for details)
12:55-1:55 pm courses
2:05-3:05 pm courses
3:15-4:15 pm courses
ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
8:00-9:00 am courses • (A1) Beginner Tennis (ages 6-12) - Instructor: Stacey Brescancine
5th YEAR OFFERED!!! This course is geared for kids who have never picked up a
racket before! They will first learn the rules of the game in addition to the
numerous tennis moves used to ace opponents. By the end of the course, kids will
be able to play full tennis matches! Equipment Requirement: your own tennis
racket and water bottle
• (A2) Coding for Beginners (ages 10-15) - Instructor: Kate Strazzeri
NEW COURSE!!! Beginner Coding is designed for students with an interest in
computers and creating games, graphics, and designs through the use of beginner
coding principals. The teacher and students will use resources from code.org,
codecacademy.com, and Vidcode.com.
• (A3) Comic Book Heroes Role Play (ages 8-18) - Instructor: Scott Hnasko
8th YEAR OFFERED! Spider-Man or Thor? Batgirl or Wonder Woman? Black
Panther or Captain America? Which Marvel or DC Super Hero will YOU be in
this exciting role play course? The famous super hero movies come to life, and
YOU use problem solving skills and a multisided dice to decide what the heroes
do! This course encourages strategy, teamwork, and creativity.
• (A4) Cooking for Kids (ages 6-9) - Instructor: Becca Perri
NEW COURSE!!! This course is for children ages 6-9. Students will learn to
create delicious meals in the kitchen! You'll learn the fun basics of cooking while
you create delicious masterpieces! Mmmmm…Can you say tasty?
• (A5) Cosmic Yoga (ages 6-18) - Instructor: Aliya Grindle
NEW!!! This course makes yoga and mindfulness FUN for kids with exciting
games and videos. Student will learn yoga positions while being entertained with
amazing stories that integrate various yoga poses. Equipment Requirement: Yoga
mats or blankets
• (A6) Nature Art (ages 8-14) - Instructor: Heather Fastiggi
NEW!!! Let’s use things we find in nature to create works of art! Students in this
course will create Happiness Rocks, clay bird nests, leaf lanterns, and so much
more!
ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
8:00-9:00 am courses (continued) • (A7) Wonderful World of Science (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Yvette Morales
NEW!!! It’s time to have fun with science! We’ll work together to make
hypotheses and conduct fun science experiments. Explore and learn scientific
principles with us!
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9:10-10:10 am courses • (B1) Beginner Guitar (ages 8-18) - Instructor: Dave Libecap
16th YEAR OFFERED BY THE SAME INSTRUCTOR! Have you ever wanted to
learn guitar? This course starts with the basics – chords, scales, fingering, &
tuning. By the end, you’ll learn how to play simple guitar songs! Equipment
Requirement: Acoustic or electric guitar
• (B2) Beginner Yoga (ages 8-18) – Instructor: Brittany Moloughney
NEW!!! Bring your mats or a beach towel and learn some fun yoga poses! Yoga
has been known to have several health benefits for kids like developing body
awareness and build concentration. Take this class as we explore the
FUNdamentals of yoga. Equipment Requirement: Yoga mats or blankets
• (B3) Books Come to Life (ages 6-10) – Instructor: Kate Strazzeri
3rd YEAR OFFERED! Help develop a love of reading in your child(ren). This
unique library-based program incorporates the fun of children’s book story time
with nature, life-skills, virtual field trips, music/theater, and more to excite students
about reading.
• (B4) Comic Book Villains Role Play (ages 8-18) - Instructor: Scott Hnasko
3rd YEAR OFFERED!!! Work with the instructor to choose a comic book villain
you’d like to be – Green Goblin, Joker, Reverse Flash, Catwoman...you could be
from Marvel, DC, or any other comic universe. From there, you’ll work together
with classmates to problem solve and go on exciting role play adventure. This
course encourages strategy, teamwork, and creativity.
ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
9:10-10:10 am courses (continued) • (B5) Cooking for Kids and Teens (ages 10-13) - Instructor: Becca Perri
NEW COURSE!!! This course is for children ages 10-13. Students will learn to
create delicious meals in the kitchen! You'll learn the fun basics of cooking while
you create delicious masterpieces! Mmmmm…Can you say tasty?
• (B6) Group Games (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Angelique Bucciero
NEW!!! Get some exercise and have some fun making new friends! Have fun
playing vegetable soup, fish gobbler, red light, steal the bacon, paper ball soccer
and so many more!
• (B7) Intermediate Tennis (ages 10-14) - Instructor: Stacey Brescancine
3rd YEAR OFFERED!!! Intermediate tennis will allow students to become better
tennis players! More intense drills and more tennis shots will be taught.
Prerequisite: Beginner Tennis or related tennis experience. Requirement: your
own tennis racket and water bottle
• (B8) Movie Making for Beginners (ages 8-10) - Instructor: Aliya Grindle
NEW!!! This course inspires children to tell their stories in movie format.
Students will develop and create their own movie. They will publish it using
green screens, voice recording, and collaboration. Students will explore the
technical components of WeVideo to edit and produce their very own movie.
• (B9) Ooey Gooey Crafty Science (ages 6-12) - Instructor: Heather Fastiggi
NEW!!! Get ready to get messy! We’ll be making a variety of materials to create
crafts, including play dough, silly putty, and of course, lots of slime!
• (B10) Passport to World Cultures (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Yvette Morales
NEW!!! Your child will learn all about different countries from around the world
in this course. Students will participate in activities involving flags, languages,
traditions, songs, games, folktales and more!
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ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
10:20-11:20 am courses • (C1) Advanced Tennis (ages 10-16) - Instructor: Stacey Brescancine
3rd YEAR OFFERED!!! Advanced Tennis is designed for students who want to
take their skills and experiences to the next level! With your hard work and
guidance from a patient instructor, ESU could be your gateway to Wimbledon!
Prerequisite: Beginner Tennis or related tennis experience. Requirement: your
own tennis racket and water bottle
• (C2) Beautiful Baked Goods (ages 10-18) - Instructor: Brittany Moloughney
NEW!!! Have you ever wondered how those amazing bakers decorate the sweet
treats on Cake Boss, The Great American Baking Show or Cupcake Wars?
Beautiful Baked Goods will teach you those fine motor decorating techniques that
will have you guessing no longer. You’ll make firework cookies, Rubik’s Cube
Brownies, and so much more!
• (C3) Beginner Piano (ages 8-18) - Instructor: Dave Libecap
16th YEAR OFFERED BY THE SAME INSTRUCTOR! This basic course will
show you how you to play piano. You’ll start with harmony, fingering, scales, and
rhythm. You’ll read music. You’ll play simple songs for friends! Equipment
requirement: You must bring your own covered Piano Keyboard each day, which
we can store for you if you choose to take other classes during the day. Label your
keyboard and adapter with your first and last name.
• (C4) Beginner Volleyball (ages 10-18) - Instructor: Kate Strazzeri
2nd YEAR OFFERED! Students will learn teamwork and the various hitting techniques
used in volleyball. They will understand scoring and various positions so they can play
with family and friends. Students will enjoy skills, drills, scrimmaging and more!
• (C5) Cooking for Teens (ages 14-18) - Instructor: Becca Perri
NEW COURSE!!! This course is for children ages 14-18. Students will learn to
create delicious meals in the kitchen! You'll learn the fun basics of cooking while
you create delicious masterpieces! Mmmmm…Can you say tasty?
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ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
10:20-11:20 am courses (continued) • (C6) CrossFit for Teens (ages 13-18) - Instructor: Bailey Garrett
NEW COURSE!!! Get into shape or stay in shape with CrossFit! Your instructor
is a CrossFit Games athlete and a Level 2 Certified CrossFit trainer. She will work
with you one-on-one to understand the basics and guide you through daily
workouts. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this class will help you
improve your fitness and health! *Equipment requirements: wear clothes you
can work out in and bring a water bottle *strict limit of 10 students only
• (C7) Kitchen Science for Kids (ages 6-12) - Instructor: Heather Fastiggi
NEW!!! This course is for students ages 6-12. Science can be delicious! We will
learn about what makes things happen in the kitchen, and EAT our discoveries.
We will make butter, edible amber fossils, make pickles, and much more!
• (C8) Secrets of Comic Book Villains II (ages 8-18) – Instructor: Scott Hnasko
2nd YEAR OFFERED!!! Green Goblin! Lex Luthor! Doctor Octopus! Learn a
brief history of comic books and become an expert on famous comic book
villains! Each day will be an exploration of a new villain. We’ll talk about the
heroes they fight and what makes the characters evil and nasty! Win prizes in our
comic trivia contests!
• (C9) Silly Sports and Goofy Games II (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Aliya Grindle
NEW!!! It’s a sequel to last year’s popular course! Play favorites like Terrific
Tag, Crazy Challenges, and Blind Caterpillar. Enjoy all new games to get you
moving! Get active and have fun with us!
• (C10) Spanish for Beginners (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Yvette Morales
2nd YEAR OFFERED! This is an introductory course to expose children to the
Spanish language and culture. Students will experience language through songs,
rhymes, bingo games, and a variety of hands-on activities.
• (C11) Stellar Readers (ages 10-14) - Instructor: Angelique Bucciero
2nd YEAR OFFERED! Stellar Readers focuses on improving comprehension.
Reading is thinking, so sign up and strengthen your literacy skills with activities,
games, and competitions! Don’t let your reading skills slide this summer.
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ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
11:30am-12:30 pm courses • (D1) All Things Pokémon! (ages 6-12) - Instructor: Aliya Grindle
NEW!!! Pokémon fans unite! It's time to learn, talk, create and eat all things
Pokémon. This class will be filled with Pokémon crafts, food, and card
battles. *Equipment requirements: Pokémon cards (children are responsible for
their personal decks)
• (D2) Amazing Art (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Angelique Bucciero
2nd YEAR OFFERED! Create arts and crafts using different materials, including
paint, clay, popsicle sticks, and tie dye. Not only will you create masterpieces, but
you will also create gifts to give away or keep yourself to enjoy!
• (D3) Brain Games and Puzzles (ages 10-18) - Instructor: Brittany Moloughney
NEW!!! Let’s exercise our minds and have fun doing it with puzzles and tasks
designed to help challenge and grow your brain! This is a great course to keep
refining those math and reading skills throughout summer.
• (D4) Geology for Beginners (ages 6-12) - Instructor: Lance Soodeen
NEW COURSE!!! Let’s find out more about the science and the history of our
earth! Identify the three different types of rocks and what makes them different.
Experiment with crystals and fossils! Discover why quicksand and earthquakes
happen. Learn how volcanos form and erupt! Our activities really rock!
• (D5) Hot Glue Crafts (ages 6-14) - Instructor: Becca Perri
NEW COURSE – REQUESTED BY STUDENTS!!! Do you think glue and tape are just
for sticking things together? In this class, you can make all kinds of unique creations
using a glue gun and simple items around your house or kitchen! You will make
masterpieces from household basics that you can wear, rock your style and so much
more! Come get creative with us!
• (D6) Kitchen Science for Teens (ages 13-18) - Instructor: Heather Fastiggi
NEW!!! This course is for students ages 13-18. Science can be delicious! We
will learn about what makes things happen in the kitchen, and EAT our
discoveries. We will make butter, edible amber fossils, pickles, and much more!
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ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
11:30am-12:30 pm courses (continued) • (D7) Marvel and DC Comics Card Game Adventures (ages 8-18) - Instructor:
Scott Hnasko -- 3rd YEAR OFFERED!!! Explore the exciting worlds of DC and
Marvel Comics as you play strategy card games that are both cooperative AND
competitive! Guide your heroes to victory against some of their greatest foes. Save
innocent bystanders as you learn about heroes and villains you never knew before!
New cards and characters added for exciting new possibilities!
• (D8) Spanish for Intermediates (ages 10-15) - Instructor: Yvette Morales
1st YEAR OFFERED! This course will further students’ knowledge of Spanish
language and culture. Students will experience language through songs, videos,
games, and a variety of hands-on activities.
• (D9) Star Wars Role Play (ages 8-18) - Instructor: Dave Libecap
WHOA!!! 13th YEAR OFFERED! May the force be with you during this exciting
roleplaying course designed for Star Wars fans! Be a Jedi or give in to the dark
side! This course helps to develop strategy, teamwork, imagination, and creativity.
Players are encouraged to bring multisided dice.
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12:30 pm-12:55 pm LUNCH
Students will eat supervised lunch from 12:30 to 12:55 pm daily if they are
enrolled in BOTH the 11:30 am-12:30 pm AND the 12:55-1:55 pm courses.
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12:55-1:55 pm courses • (E1) Acting (ages 10-18) - Instructor: Scott Hnasko
WOW!!! 18th YEAR OFFERED BY THE SAME INSTRUCTOR! Learn the
basic skills of acting! Perform pantomime and do improvisation. Best of all, you’ll
act in a play for family and friends on our ESU for Kids graduation day!
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12:55-1:55 pm courses (continued)
• (E2) CSI at ESU (ages 10-18) - Instructor: Heather Fastiggi
2nd YEAR OFFERED! What’s it like to be a scientist for the police – a crime
scene investigator? Enroll in CSI at ESU to find out! You’ll examine crime
scenes to find clues and figure out what might have happened. Experiment with
fingerprinting, magnifying glasses and microscopes. Can you look through
suspects and find out who is innocent and who is guilty? Missing this exciting
scientific course would be a crime!!!
• (E3) Dessert Decorating for Beginners (ages 6-13) - Instructor: Becca Perri
NEW!!! Is dessert your favorite part of the meal? Have a blast feeding your sweet-
tooth and creating marvelously delicious works of art! You’ll design and decorate
various yummy treats. Take them home and share them…or keep them for
yourself!
• (E4) Math Madness (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Yvette Morales
3rd SUMMER OFFERED! This course is a fun way to stay on top of your math game
this summer. We have different crazy activities and games planned that all add up to one
awesome summer! Some games are played with a partner while others involve the whole
class working in teams in a wild race to the finish. Enjoy Muffin Tin Math, Card Maze,
Math Sort Race and more!
• (E5) Photography for Beginners (ages 10-14) - Instructor: Lance Soodeen
NEW!!! A patient, professional photographer will teach you the basics of
photography. You will explore digital camera features and modes. You will
experiment with lighting, utilize a lightbox, edit your photos and more.
• (E6) Star Wars Crafts (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Angelique Bucciero
NEW!!! Crafty you will be if you take this class. Create crafts starring Luke, Leia, Rey,
Finn, Darth Vader, and so many more. All your Star Wars favorites are waiting for you.
Work with a patient, creative instructor who will help you make things that are out of this
world! Course Requirement: Bring a backpack daily so you carry home your crafts.\
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ESU for Kids 2018 Course Descriptions ESU for Kids is held weekdays July 9 through July 27 from 8 am-4:15pm
2:05-3:05 pm courses • (F1) Amazing Adventure Games and Escape Rooms (ages 10-18) -
Instructors: Scott Hnasko and Becca Perri
*strict limit of 16 students only
NEW!!! Last year’s sold-out, smash hit Escape Room course returns – with a
twist! Some days will be designated for you to be “locked up” in a room where
students must work together as a team to solve ALL NEW series of puzzles and
riddles and “escape”. Other days, students will play cooperative learning games
where strategy is essential and creative thinking is required. Get ready to laugh
and think and problem solve!
• (F2) Art Games (ages 10-18) - Instructor: Heather Fastiggi
NEW!!! This is for people who love art *and* games! Play board games and table
games all centered in and around the world of art! You’ll enjoy Zentangles, Really
Bad Art, Telestrations, and more!
• (F3) Lend a Hand to Puppets (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Angelique Bucciero
2nd YEAR OFFERED! Have fun being creative with puppets! You will design
your own puppet! Name it, create it – bring it to life in skits with your classmates.
Get ready to perform and share lots of laughs with new friends!
• (F4) Photography for Intermediates (ages 10-14) - Instructor: Lance Soodeen
NEW!!! Take your photography skills to the next level with a patient, professional
photographer! In this course, students will experiment with shutter speed and
aperture. Students will use Adobe Photoshop to manipulate their photos. Grow
and learn as a photographer!
• (F5) Reading Detectives (ages 6-10) - Instructor: Yvette Morales
3rd SUMMER OFFERED! YOU can be a better reader! Learn how to find the
clues authors’ leave and enjoy some classic stories this summer! Play games, learn
new vocabulary, and practice reading like a detective!
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3:15-4:15 pm courses • (G1) Advanced Photography (ages 10-18) - Instructor: Lance Soodeen
NEW!!! Our patient, professional photographer will take you on a deep dive into
the world of photography! What does ISO mean, and how will it affect your
photography? How fast can your subject move before it becomes too blurry for
your camera to capture? Students will use Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe
Lightroom to manipulate their photos. Learn how to shoot like a pro!
• (G2) Chess for All Ages and Abilities (ages 8-18) - Instructor: Scott Hnasko
WOW! 19th YEAR OFFERED BY SAME INSTRUCTOR! Sharpen your logic
and broaden your mind! Whether you’ve played chess before or you’re just a
beginner, Chess for All Ages covers chess basics and challenges experienced
players. You’ll love the opportunity to play four-player chess matches! You’ll
play three-dimensional chess!
• (G3) Let’s Get Girly 3! (ages 6-14) - Instructor: Becca Perri
NEW COURSE – REQUESTED BY STUDENTS!!! Make your own make up,
paint nails, have a "slumber party" and make DAZZLING ALL NEW DIY crafts
to decorate your room, your wardrobe, your locker or even yourself!
(G4) Sensational Summer Crafts (ages 6-11) - Instructor: Yvette Morales
NEW!!! Come get crafty with us! Try dot painting, Henna hands, and mask
making! You say you’d like STEM crafts? We’ve got them! Chromatography
butterflies, jewelry coding, and more! Create some crafty keepsakes and gifts!
• (G5) Tabletop Games (ages 10-18) - Instructor: Heather Fastiggi
NEW!! Grab your thinking caps and keep outside of the box - these games are all
about strategy and creative thinking! Play Sushi Go!, Timeline, Zombie Dice and
more!
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