harrington park’s home & school association presents: 2013

HARRINGTON PARK’S HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION PRESENTS:

2013 Enrichment Program

Please note the new and improved changes to the registration process.

We're going green!!!!

Registration will be held online this year at www.HPHSA.net!

No more hiring a babysitter and standing in line! No more filling out multiple forms and writing multiple checks!

Register and pay for all of your students and classes in one transaction!

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Starting 12:01am on Monday, November 19th and running through Wednesday, November 28th at 11:59pm

please log onto www.hphsa.net using your current account info (see below) and click on the Enrichment Registration tab to

begin and complete the registration process. Its as simple as that.

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Requirements - Very Important!!!!! 1) Credit cards are required for payment - checks and cash will no longer accepted as we

transition to an online payment system. 2) A valid email address is a must - registrations cannot be processed without one.

3) You must have an active HSA account at www.HPHSA.net PRIOR to Enrichment registration - failure to do so will deny you access to the registration website, potentially closing you out of the

classes of your choice.

Prior to registration starting, check the status of your account. Confirm that you can login to your account. Your login is your email address.

If you are unsure of your password, it can be emailed to you. If you haven't registered yet, please do so by accessing the registration link. It can be found on top, left side of the www.HPHSA.net website.

If you still need assistance, please contact [email protected].

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Notes - Very Important Please note that during the online registration process, spots will be filled on a “first come, first served” basis.

Simply adding a class to your cart does not ensure your student a spot in the desired class. You must complete the registration process and payment must be received in order to secure a spot in a class.

Once registration is completed, no refunds will be made, no exceptions.

As we begin this new process we ask for your patience and understanding. Just as this is new to you, it is new to the committee.

There will be issues that arise that we may not have anticipated. We will do our very best to address them in a timely manner.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

HARRINGTON PARK’S HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION PRESENTS:

THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR 2013

The Enrichment Committee: Kim Dolan and Lena LaVine, Committee Co-Chairs

Michelle Bannon, Anna Cho, Kammie Cho, Celeste Cohen, Judy Collins, Denise Coulter, Juliette Cushner,

Melissa Diggins, Sandy Fales, Jennifer Fischer, Laura Fitzgerald, Susan Fizulich, Kiran Griffith, Tracy Kennedy,

Kimberley Maggaro, Orelle McNamee, Diane McTigue, Elizabeth Medina

It is our pleasure to present the HPHSA Enrichment Program for 2013. We have made every effort to continue to

offer a wide variety of classes. Students can explore and learn in small, friendly groups, under expert guidance,

for a reasonable fee. The HPHSA Enrichment Program is meant to be fun. The only requirement is the desire to

participate. We hope that you are as enthusiastic as we are about this year’s program.

REGISTRATION AND FEES Online registration will take place this year on Monday, November 19th. The fee for each class is noted in the

class description section of this brochure. Payment will be due upon completion of the online registration

process. Please note that during the online registration process spots will be filled on a “first come, first served”

basis. Simply adding a class to your cart does not ensure your student a spot in the desired class. You must

complete the registration process and payment must be received in order to secure a spot in a class. Once

registration is completed, no refunds will be made, no exceptions. Any spots that remain open at the end of

registration night are open to all area children and adults and will be filled “first come, first served”. Registration

will continue until the following Monday, November 26th. No registrations will be accepted after this date.

ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT Classes are open to all public and private school children in the area. Children must be in the indicated grade

level to be admitted to a class. Classes are limited and are filled “first come, first served”. Any class is subject to

cancellation or combination due to insufficient enrollment. You will be notified by email or telephone of

canceled or combined classes. Classroom assignments will be provided before the first day of class.

WAITLIST While we will do our best to Additional spots in existing classes and/or new sections may be opened, subject to

instructor approval. Waitlisted students will be notified via email, and must submit the required registration form

and check to the HPHSA as soon as possible.

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASS CANCELLATIONS Weekday classes are automatically canceled if school is either suspended or closed that day. Weekday classes

may also be canceled, at the instructor’s discretion, due to inclement weather or a personal emergency. These

last minute cancellations will be announced during the school day and an attempt will be made to reach the

parent at the phone number and/or email address listed on the enrollment form. It is the parent’s responsibility

to check in for messages regarding cancellation that may be left at this phone number and/or email address. If

there is a cancellation of a Saturday class, students will be called that morning. Instructors will make every

attempt to make up all canceled classes. The instructor will notify you of make-up times.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Please take note of the starting and ending times of your child’s enrichment class. The classrooms are not

available before or after the specified times and there is no supervision before or after classes. Crossing guards

will not be on duty after weekday enrichment classes or before or after Saturday enrichment classes. Please

have your child picked up promptly, in the classroom, when the enrichment class ends. A Parent/Guardian

must pick up Kindergarten-2nd grade students in the classroom, and/or alternate arrangements must be

discussed with the instructor in advance.

DATES The Enrichment Program starts on Saturday, January 5, 2013 except where indicated. Please check the class

descriptions for exact meeting dates. There will be no classes on the following dates: Saturday, January 14th,

Monday, January 21st,, Saturday, February 16th through and including Saturday, February 23rd. If offered, the

Enrichment Vacation Camps will run for one day each during the February and April school breaks.

Meeting

Days Class Name Time Grades Instructor Start Date

#

Sessions

#

students Cost

Mondays Adult Boot Camp 7:00pm-8:00pm Adult Power 07-Jan-2013 6 25 $60

Mondays Group Guitar Lessons 3:15pm-4:00pm 4-8 Power 07-Jan-2013 6 6 $45

Mondays Kids n' Cameras 3:15pm-4:15pm 1-5 The Hobby Quest 14-Jan-2013 8 12 $110

Mondays KidzArt: Connect! 3:15pm-4:15pm 1-2 KidzArt 08-Jan-2013 8 15 $125

Mondays KidzArt: Explore! 3:15pm-4:15pm 3-5 KidzArt 08-Jan-2013 8 15 $125

Mondays KidzArt: Imagine! 3:15pm-4:15pm K KidzArt 08-Jan-2013 8 15 $125

Tuesdays Cartooning & Drawing 3:15pm-4:45pm 3-7 Ciccoricco 08-Jan-2013 8 24 $135

Tuesdays Computer Kids 3:15pm-4:15pm K-4 Corriston/Roth 08-Jan-2013 10 20 $100

Tuesdays

Dragon Dodging and

Robot Wrangling 3:15pm-4:15pm 5-6 Bannon 08-Jan-2013 8 8 $95

Tuesdays Etiquette and Manners 3:15pm-4:15pm 4-8 Wyss 08-Jan-2013 6 10 $75

Tuesdays Football Skills Clinic 3:15pm-4:15pm K-4 Lineman University 05-Mar-2013 5 15 $55

Tuesdays Game Time 3:15pm-4:15pm K-2 Healey 08-Jan-2013 6 12 $60

Tuesdays Lego Robotics 3:15pm-4:15pm 3-5 Magat 08-Jan-2013 10 10 $130

Tuesdays Magical Mysteries 3:15pm-4:15pm K-5 The Hobby Quest 15-Jan-2013 8 15 $110

Tuesdays

Making Memories with Paper:

Card Making, Scrapbooking

and Rubber Stamping 3:15pm-4:15pm 3-8 Draijer 10-Jan-2013 6 15 $75

Tuesdays Turn and Burn Conditioning 3:15pm-4:15pm 5-8 DeBrino 08-Jan-2013 6 15 $60

Wednesdays Cheer & Dance Camp 3:15pm-4:15pm 2-4 Niland 09-Jan-2013 8 16 $80

Wednesdays Fashion Design Stars 3:15pm-4:15pm 2-5 The Hobby Quest 16-Jan-2013 8 15 $110

Wednesdays Games Galore! 3:15pm-4:15pm 3-5 Stuart 09-Jan-2013 8 10 $90

Wednesdays

Legos & Blocks & Things

That Build 3:15pm-4:15pm K-3 Pidane 09-Jan-2013 6 10 $75

Wednesdays Storytelling Through Drama 3:15pm-4:15pm K-2 Healey 09-Jan-2013 6 12 $60

Wednesdays Tae Kwon Do 3:15pm-4:00pm K-8

Northern Valley

Matial Arts 09-Jan-2013 4 30 $50

Wednesdays TGA-Premier Junior Tennis #1 3:15pm-4:15pm K-6 TGA Golf 09-Jan-2013 5 20 $100

Wednesdays TGA-Premier Junior Tennis #2 3:15pm-4:15pm K-6 TGA Golf 27-Feb-2013 5 20 $100

Wednesdays Zumbatomic 3:15pm-4:15pm 1-5 Niece 09-Jan-2013 6 20 $60

Thursdays Crafty Cooking 3:15pm-4:15pm K-4 Corriston/Roth 10-Jan-2013 10 14 $120

Thursdays Duct Tape Creations 3:15pm-4:15pm 3-6 Pidane 28-Feb-2013 5 10 $65

Thursdays Flight Club 3:15pm-4:15pm K-5 The Hobby Quest 17-Jan-2013 8 15 $110

Thursdays Introduction to Technology 3:30pm-4:30pm 5-8 Pepe 10-Jan-2013 6 8 $60

Thursdays Lego Robotics 3:15pm-4:15pm 6-8 Magat 10-Jan-2013 10 10 $130

Thursdays Pillow Pets 3:15pm-4:15pm 3-4 Bannon 10-Jan-2013 8 10 $100

Thursdays Scrabulous! 3:15pm-4:15pm 4-8 Cheikes 10-Jan-2013 10 10 $105

Thursdays Shockingly Sticky Science 3:15pm-4:15pm K-6 Mad Science 10-Jan-2013 8 20 $110

Thursdays TGA-Premier Junior Golf #1 3:15pm-4:15pm K-6 TGA Golf 10-Jan-2013 5 20 $100

Thursdays TGA-Premier Junior Golf #2 3:15pm-4:15pm K-6 TGA Golf 28-Feb-2013 5 20 $100

Thursdays Yoga for Kids 3:15pm-4:15pm 3-4 Sukha Arts Center 17-Jan-2013 6 10 $60

Fridays Creative Cupcakes 3:15pm-4:15pm K-4 Corriston/Roth 11-Jan-2013 10 14 $120

Saturdays Drawing & Painting 9:00am-10:30am K-1 Oakes 05-Jan-2013 6 10 $105

Saturdays Kids in the Kitchen 10:30am-11:30am 4-8 Cappadona 05-Jan-2013 8 8 $100

Saturdays Korean Fan Dancing 10:30am-11:30am 3-6 Ahn 02-Feb-2013 8 8 $80

Saturdays Mosaics #1 9:30am-10:30am 2-8 Waszkielewicz 05-Jan-2013 5 8 $60

Saturdays Mosaics #2 9:30am-10:30am 2-8 Waszkielewicz 02-Mar-2013 5 8 $60

Saturdays Rainbow Magic 10:45am-12:00pm 1-3 Oakes 05-Jan-2013 6 10 $90

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Adult Boot Camp Short interval drills of cardiovascular, strength and endurance concentrating on all major muscle groups.

Burn calories and see results fast.

Instructor: Lisa Power Grades: Adults Cost: $60 (6 sessions)

Meeting dates & times: Mondays 7:00pm-8:00pm

Jan 07, 2013 Jan 14, 2013 Jan 28, 2013 Feb 04, 2013 Feb 11, 2013 Feb 25, 2013

Cartooning and Drawing Welcome to the exciting world of cartooning and drawing. Learn to draw a cartoon and create a comic strip. Make a flip book, a pop-up greeting card, an animated spinning toy, a 3-D clay cartoon character and more.

Materials will include sketching pencils, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and clay. Please note this class meets for 1.5 hours.

Instructor: Holly Ciccoricco

Grades: 3-7 Cost: $135 (8 sessions)

Meeting dates & times: Tuesdays 3:15pm-4:45pm

Jan 08, 2013 Jan 15, 2013 Jan 22, 2013 Jan 29, 2013 Feb 05, 2013 Feb 12, 2013 Feb 26, 2013 Mar 05, 2013

Cheer and Dance Camp Cheer and Dance Camp will be an introduction to everything cheerleading. The group will learn basic cheer

movements, cheers, cheerleading jumps, and short dances. If you're loud and have a lot of energy this program is for you!

Instructor: Kimberly Niland


Meeting dates & times: Wednesdays 3:15pm-4:15pm


Computer Kids This class will introduce children to a variety of educational software programs and Internet sites that are

appropriate for their grade level. Students will be encouraged to pursue their own special interests using computer technology.

Instructor: Deborah Corriston & Meghan Roth

Grades: K-4 Cost: $100 (10 sessions)



Mar 12, 2013 Mar 19, 2013

Crafty Cooking Have you ever wished you could play with your food? If this sounds like you, then this may be the class for you! In Crafty Cooking, we will put a spin on everyday foods, by making them into beautiful masterpieces or works of

art! Please note: This class will use products that contain, wheat, eggs and peanuts. Check with instructor for other allergens.



Meeting dates & times: Thursdays 3:15pm-4:15pm


Mar 14, 2013 Mar 21, 2013

Creative Cupcakes Bake and decorate cupcakes of different sizes and shapes. Snowmen, lollipops, fun and yummy cupcakes.



Meeting dates & times: Fridays 3:15pm-4:15pm

Jan 11, 2013 Jan 18, 2013 Jan 25, 2013 Feb 01, 2013 Feb 08, 2013 Feb 15, 2013 Mar 01, 2013 Mar 08, 2013

Mar 15, 2013 Mar 22, 2013

Dragon Dodging and Robot Wrangling Ever wanted to enter a fantasy world where magic and dragons exist? Do you think it would be awesome

to live in a world of aliens and robots? Do you think superheroes are awesome? In this class, we will be exploring different role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons,

Happy Birthday Robot, and more! Bring your imagination, and see where it can take you.

Instructor: Kathy Bannon Grades: 5-6 Cost: $95 (8 sessions)



Drawing & Painting Our ideas and imaginations will be awakened to new ways of seeing the world around us.

We will be using many colorful mediums to express our ideas and feelings, such as paint, craypas and collage. Both 2- & 3-D projects will emerge from our explorations.

Instructor: Marcia Oakes


Meeting dates & times: Saturdays 9:00am-10:30am


Duct Tape Creations It’s true……you can do anything with duct tape, including make crafts. This course will explore the various crafts

that can be created using duct tape in a make and take fashion. Crafts will include but are not limited to duct tape wallets, flower pencil toppers, small purses, frames, etc. The possibilities are endless!

Instructor: Jamie Pidane



Feb 28, 2013 Mar 07, 2013 Mar 14, 2013 Mar 21, 2013 Mar 28, 2013

Etiquette and Manners Want to learn how to blend your own personality with proper etiquette?

This class is intended to heighten students’ awareness and appreciation of basic manners and skills in the context of their daily lives.

The goal is to introduce all basic elements: telephone, table, and school manners, proper attire, introductions, and correspondence. By the end of this course you will be able to speak, dine and

write with the utmost confidence and leave a positive lasting impression on family, friends, and new acquaintances.

Instructor: Jessica Wyss Grades: 4-8 Cost: $75 (6 sessions)


Jan 08, 2013 Jan 15, 2013 Jan 22, 2013 Jan 29, 2013 Feb 05, 2013 Feb 12, 2013

Fashion Design Stars Attention fabulous fashionistas! Show off your unique chic with a custom made ensemble!

In this exciting, hands-on program students will create an entire outfit of their very own design to wear. We'll learn the ins and outs of garment sketching, including design detailing, color selection

and construction planning. Each student will sketch an entire ensemble, including top (shirt or blouse) and bottom (skirt or shorts) to wear themselves.

And because no look is complete without a bit of flair, we'll incorporate some fun accessories such as belts, scarves and hair pieces into our designs.

Fashion instructors will guide students through every step of the process, from construction and adjustments (no sewing experience required) to final fitting and presentation, culminating in a fashion show for

friends and family at the end of the program. Each garment will be a unique, one-of-a-kind piece students can wear with pride.

So look smart and stylish in your custom design, when people ask where you got it boast “its one-of-a-kind”.

Instructor: The Hobby Quest Grades: 2-5 Cost: $110 (8 sessions)



Flight Club Calling all fliers – do you love airplanes? Build our very own aircraft and watch them fly overhead!

First we'll kick things off with the ZING WING. Using a high speed slingshot launcher, this boomerang shaped flier soars to heights as great as five stories before gliding back down to you!

Then we'll launch the classic monoplane J3 PIPER. featuring a tension driven propeller and a high mounted wing configuration, this model is built for power and extra long flight durations.

From there we'll explore the science of flight in our special aviation lab. Using exciting and engaging hands-on experiments, we'll learn the ins and outs of aeronautical engineering, from how a plane

can lift off and stay airborne to the many ways you can alter aircraft to achieve maximum flight time, maneuverability and special features. Putting all that knowledge to good use, we'll

DESIGN AND BUILD ORIGINAL AIRCRAFT - creating, testing and flying our own one-of-a-kind inventions. And for our finale we'll build the DRAGONFLY, featuring an electric motor and an expansive wingspan,

this ever-popular model boasts hearty glide stability and flight times as long as 90 seconds. So whether you're an aspiring pilot or just an airborne fan,

clear your creativity for take-off and let your imagination soar!

Instructor: The Hobby Quest Grades: K-5 Cost: $110 (8 sessions)



Football Skills Clinic This class will place young athletes in a competitive fun environment to learn the basic of offensive and defensive line play. This will be an introductory class focusing on the technique, foot work, and

mechanics to be a successful lineman. Along with the technical aspect of the class we will also teach basic speed and agility exercises needed for football players.

Lineman University will provide all the necessary equipment and will keep the ratio of coach to player at a 10-1 ratio.

Instructor: Dan Goodman with Lineman University Grades: K-4 Cost: $55 (5 sessions)


Mar 05, 2013 Mar 12, 2013 Mar 19, 2013 Mar 26, 2013 Apr 02, 2013

Game Time Games, games and more games. Each week, we will open the box of a new game and have fun playing.

Play games that you’ve never played before and learn new strategies and ways to play games that you already know. Games will be chosen by the instructor and will take into account the interests of the students enrolled.

Instructor: Stephanie Healey




Games Galore! Every week we will play a different game, such as Scrabble, Upwords, Boggle, Life, Sorry, Backgammon

or any other game students want to try! Non-competetive…. just come and have fun!!!

Instructor: Laurie Stuart Grades: 3-5 Cost: $90 (8 sessions)



Group Guitar Lessons This class is designed for the beginner guitar student. No previous musical experience is required, but helpful.

Students will learn how to read guitar tabulature, strumming techniques and chords. Don’t forget to bring your guitar. This class meets for 45 minutes.

Instructor: Lisa Power




Introduction to Technology This program will introduce the students to a variety of technologies such as aviation, rocketry,

marine science and electricity. Students will be introduced to each technology and then be challenged to design and build a project using that technology. Students will learn new terminology,

will use hand tools, and will develop observational skills and problem solving abilities as they apply and manipulate specific materials for their project challenges.

Students will learn patience, perseverance and persistence along with practical tool skills. Students will develop an appreciation for the skills necessary in the design and construction of everyday items.

Instructor: James Pepe




Kids in the Kitchen For those kids who are farther along in their “cooking careers,” and who may have enjoyed taking “Kids in the

Kitchen” previously, Ms. Cappadona is now offering a more accelerated cooking class! The recipes used will be more intricate and creative! The cooking will be a bit more intense and just as much fun!! Recipes may be

repeated from prior years and please note that flour, eggs, nut and dairy products will be used.

Instructor: Linda Cappadona Grades: 4-8 Cost: $100 (8 sessions)



Kids n' Cameras Attention young shutterbugs!

Learn all the tricks of the trade just like the pros, using professional equipment to create your very own portfolio! First we'll learn all about REFLECTIONS – capturing an object without ever pointing a camera at it.

From there we'll tackle SELF-PORTRAITS. Part of every artist's repertoire, this fun and innovative project offers many ways to express your creativity. And because no portfolio would be complete without this classic technique,

we'll explore the art of BLACK & WHITE photography, from playing with light and shadow to using the absence of color as artistic statement. And for the budding journalists we'll explore PHOTOJOURNALISM - how

pros compose and capture those incredible moments. From there we'll delve into the art of collage, using our photos to create striking displays. We'll examine the importance of TEXTURE - how it adds an

element you feel you can almost touch, and last but not least, we'll explore the FIVE SENSES and the many inventive ways you can express emotion in your photos.

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. We say your shots will be so good they'll leave you speechless.

Instructor: The Hobby Quest Grades: 1-5 Cost: $110 (8 sessions)


Jan 14, 2013 Jan 28, 2013 Feb 04, 2013 Feb 11, 2013 Feb 25, 2013 Mar 04, 2013 Mar 11, 2013 Mar 18, 2013

KidzArt: Connect! The basic lines and shapes of drawing come together and have real meaning at CONNECT.

Our students take their drawing skills to a new personal level. Through individual guidance and encouragement, they learn how to use the 'language' of art— to express their thoughts and ideas more clearly.

Confidence continues to grow as they experiment with colors and shapes. *If you can Dream. You can Draw.*

Instructor: KidzArt Grades: 1-2 Cost: $125 (8 sessions)



KidzArt: Explore! The realm of possibility is the captivating point at KidzArt: EXPLORE!

Our students embark on a virtual journey to explore the many elements of the visual arts. The elements of brainstorming and more complex forms of problem solving are introduced through

an interactive format. Students begin to talk enthusiastically about possibilities. They become more confident in their attempts at self expression.

Their destination of their own personal style gets closer. *If you can Dream. You can Draw.*

Instructor: KidzArt




KidzArt: Imagine! Our students are introduced to a personal tool box of creative skills. Through interactive format

they learn how to use these tools to access the power of their imagination. Classes are full of eye-opening surprises as students interpret shapes, colors, and proportion.

Soon they are reading between the lines and drawing their own conclusions. They begin to express their ideas freely and to overcome the impulse to judge. Mistakes are minimized with the

know-how to find solutions. The critical first steps toward developing a personal style start here. *If you can Dream. You can Draw*

Instructor: KidzArt

Grades: K Cost: $125 (8 sessions)



Korean Fan Dancing

The Korean Fan Dance incorporates beautifully colored traditional dresses also known as “Hanbok”, and beautiful large fans with flower designs.

These fans are used to create beautiful images of nature, such as flowers, butterflies, waves, and mountains.

Instructor: Eunhee Ahn Grades: 3-6 Cost: $80 (8 sessions)


Feb 02, 2013 Feb 09, 2013 Feb 16, 2013 Mar 02, 2013 Mar 09, 2013 Mar 16, 2013 Mar 23, 2013 Mar 30, 2013

Lego Robotics In 10 weeks students will learn basic building skills and use those skills to build a Lego tankbot.

Students will learn how to program their Lego tankbot by using Lego mindstorms software on the computer. Students will also participate in challenges such as Lego “sumo” wrestling, obstacle course, and a relay race!

Instructor: Charlyn Magat



Jan 08, 2013 Jan 15, 2013 Jan 22, 2013 Jan 29, 2013 Feb 05, 2013 Feb 26, 2013 Mar 05, 2013 Mar 12, 2013

Mar 19, 2013 Mar 26, 2013

Instructor: Charlyn Magat Grades: 6-8 Cost: $130 (10 sessions)


Jan 10, 2013 Jan 17, 2013 Jan 24, 2013 Jan 31, 2013 Feb 07, 2013 Feb 14, 2013 Mar 07, 2013 Mar 14, 2013

Mar 21, 2013 Mar 28, 2013

Legos and Blocks and Things That Build Lego enthusiasts unite!

In this class, students will be encouraged to build, construct and creatively play with Lego designs. Both Lego kits and loose classic Legos will be used, with opportunities for both directed and free play each week.

The class will be tailored to suit the interests and desires of the children enrolled and there will be fun for all.

Instructor: Jamie Pidane Grades: K-3 Cost: $75 (6 sessions)



Magical Mysteries Calling all illusionists, wizards and tricksters – master the mysteries of magic!

Learn all the secrets to becoming a real practicing magician, from tricky transformations to amazing mind reading, and show them off in your very own magic show!

We'll kick off our mind boggling feats by learning to make objects disappear and reappear right before your very eyes with the wondrous CHANGING BAG. From there we'll master the art of

levitation with the amazing MAGIC STICK, which appears to hover in mid air. To add a bit of mystique to our act we'll tackle the ancient MUMMY MYSTERY, magically changing the color of a

hidden mummy within its tomb. To showcase our uncanny card talents we'll tackle the VERSA DECK, pulling a chosen card from the deck without ever seeing it! We'll astound with our mastery of mind reading using COLOR VISION to mysteriously predict the color of hidden dice. Finally, to add to our ever growing bag of tricks we'll

transform objects from one color to another using the amazing CHAMELION CHIP! Your friends and family will be so amazed by your illustrious illusions they might start calling you Houdini!

Instructor: The Hobby Quest




Making Memories with Paper: Card Making, Scrapbooking and Rubber Stamping

Join and enjoy scrapbooking, where you can tell your personal or family story in a visually appealing way! Become inspired by and addicted to this great hobby. Scrapbooks will be provided! In addition to scrapbooking,

learn how to style beautiful cards and envelopes for every occasion. Card themes will be different for each session!

Instructor: Clare Draijer




Mosaics Children will understand the origin of mosaics and connect mosaics to their own lives.

Students will be creating mosaic pieces that are made of glass squiggles, tiles, sea rocks, stones, and other fun shapes. After securing their tiles, children will grout and de-grout their pieces.

It takes a lot of dedication to create a mosaic masterpiece but in the end, it is well worth it. In the past, students have given their mosaics pieces as gifts to their

loved ones - that is how much pride they put into their work.

Instructor: Violet Waszkielewicz Grades: 2-8 Cost: $60 (5 sessions)

Session 1


Jan 05, 2013 Jan 12, 2013 Jan 26, 2013 Feb 02, 2013 Feb 09, 2013

Session 2


Mar 02, 2013 Mar 09, 2013 Mar 16, 2013 Mar 23, 2013 Mar 30, 2013

Pillow Pets Students will learn how to design, measure, and cut various materials to create and sew a stuffed animal.

Basics of sewing will be taught. No machine work will be required.

Instructor: Kathy Bannon Grades: 3-4 Cost: $100 (8 sessions)



Rainbow Magic A fun filled morning of exploring color and shapes in paint, collage, and three dimensional constructions.

Our emphasis will be on creativity and fun while students learn basic art concepts. Our inspiration will come from the art of Matisse, Van Gogh and Paul Klee.

Instructor: Marcia Oakes


Meeting dates & times: Saturdays 10:45am-12:00pm


Scrabulous! Come play the popular word game, Scrabble, involving chance and skill!

Students will have the opportunity to practice their word-making skills and learn thoughtful strategies to create high-scoring words. Be prepared for a final, high-stakes competition you won’t want to miss!

Instructor: Dana Cheikes




Mar 14, 2013 Mar 21, 2013

Shockingly Sticky Science

In Shockingly Sticky Science, your child will learn Watts-Up with electricity and build their own static tubes, learn the marvels of magnets in Magnetic Magic as they construct their own Magnet Maze, and get sticky with polymers while we stretch it out with slime! We will explore all of our senses in Tantalizing Taste as we create our own soda pop; they will use their ears in Sonic Sounds and take home a very cool sonic horn! Don’t look now…or well … actually do look, as we use our eyes in Optical Illusions and create their own periscope. Just when they thought they’ve had all of the awesome science they can handle, its time for Lights…Color...ACTION!! as we create indoor

fireworks and lighten things up with fantastic lights and color displays, and as a grand finale to this amazing program the kids will learn all about heat and get to make their own cotton candy to eat!!

This program promises to be educational and entertaining, so don’t miss out on Shockingly Sticky Science!!!!

Instructor: Mad Science Grades: K-6 Cost: $110 (8 sessions)



Storytelling Through Drama Children will learn the craft of traditional storytelling through acting out well known fairytales.

Instructor: Stephanie Healey




Tae Kwon Do We provide an orientation program for beginners. We provide uniforms and teach an exciting program with

discipline, fitness and fun as our goal.

Instructor: Northern Valley Matial Arts Grades: K-8 Cost: $50 (4 sessions)


Jan 09, 2013 Jan 16, 2013 Jan 23, 2013 Jan 30, 2013

TGA-Premier Junior Golf

TGA-Premier Junior Golf is the only national at-school, after school junior golf enrichment program. Locally, TGA has run junior golf programs since 2006, teaching the lifelong sport to 3,000 youth of Bergen County. The TGA curriculum utilizes drills and language that make it fun to learn golf for kids in grades K - 8.

As students advance through the 5-Level program they will learn basics and fundamentals of the sport, all the while being prepared to play on the golf course. All new students begin in the YELLOW level and can advance all the way to the BLACK level. Come learn the lifelong sport of golf with TGA in the convenience of your own school. TGA provides all equipment, certified instructors, and a great experience students will remember for a lifetime. We

look forward to seeing you. Keep Swinging!

Instructor: TGA Golf Grades: K-6 Cost: $100 (5 sessions)

Session 1


Jan 10, 2013 Jan 17, 2013 Jan 24, 2013 Jan 31, 2013 Feb 07, 2013

Session 2 Meeting dates & times: Thursdays 3:15pm-4:15pm


TGA-Premier Junior Tennis TGA-Premier Youth Tennis of Bergen County has partnered with the USTA (United States Tennis Association) to

bring tennis to your school campus! Every student has the opportunity to learn a lifelong, life-changing sport. Classes are full of high energy, physical fitness, character development themes, and educational components. Our

staff is handpicked to provide the highest level of instruction, while maintaining a fun and engaging environment. All equipment is provided. New students begin in the YELLOW level. Returning students advance to UPPER levels.

Instructor: Kevin Rooney TGA Golf


Session 1 Meeting dates & times: Wednesdays 3:15pm-4:15pm

Jan 09, 2013 Jan 16, 2013 Jan 23, 2013 Jan 30, 2013 Feb 06, 2013

Session 2 Meeting dates & times: Wednesdays 3:15pm-4:15pm


Turn and Burn Conditioning

Turn and Burn conditioning - build strength and stamina through unique combinations of drills and skills. Challenging, boot-camp style training class that will bring something new every week.

Instructor: Rob DeBrino




Yoga for Kids Yoga is a form of exercise that uses slow movements and stretching. It is good for increasing flexibility and

balance. It is also good for relieving stress and relaxing. Yoga has been used as a meditation technique for thousands of years.

Instructor: Sukha Arts Center




Zumbatomic Zumbatomic is Zumba for kids incorporated with fitness, dance, circuit work and drills using hula-hoops, chairs and jump ropes. A healthy snack will be provided along with a small talk on healthy foods and

how they make us feel good from the inside and out. Bring Water.

Instructor: BettyAnn Niece Grades: 1-5 Cost: $60 (6 sessions)



Biographies:

Ahn, Eunhee - Eunhee Ahn had graduated from the Dan Kook University, where she had received her Bachelor’s degree in Korean Traditional Dance. Eunhee in the vast 20 years had performed on many stages all over in South Korea, and has also been invited to Russia and Uzbekistan to perform at the Kremlin Castle. After her years of performing, she had moved to the United States, residing now in Paramus, New Jersey, as the found and director of the Korean Traditional Dance of Choomnoori (KTDOC). She has opened up classes in the elementary schools, created the very 1st Korean Night at the Bergen Community College and was invited to perform for the Fireworks Opening Ceremony and the annual 4th of July Parade.

Bannon, Kathy - Kathryn Bannon is a graduate of the Purchase College creative writing program. She is a self-taught seamstress who teaches at Jo-Ann Fabrics as well as students in the Bergen County area. She is an avid gamer who sees storytelling through games as a way to get children excited about learning character building, story arcs, and teamwork.

Cappadona, Linda - Linda Cappadona lives in Harrington Park. She is certified to teach grades K-8, and has been teaching art and cooking classes for several years.

Cheikes, Dana - Ms. Cheikes has been teaching at HP for 10 years and loves it! She enjoys outdoor activities, practicing yoga, traveling the world, and, of course, board games! This year, Ms. Cheikes is excited to share her knowledge of her favorite board game, Scrabble. Not only does she love challenging her friends and family to Scrabble competitions, she is also an avid “Words with Friends” player.

Ciccoricco, Holly - Holly Ciccoricco has a B.S. in Art Education from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and a M.A. in Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Mrs. Ciccoricco is on the staff of the Art School at Old Church in Demarest and teaches arts and crafts at the Harrington Park Summer Camp. She has had extensive experience teaching art in New Jersey public schools and enrichment programs, in addition to being a practicing, exhibiting award-winning artist.

Corriston, Deborah - Ms. Corriston has been a Resource Room teacher at Harrington Park school for 17 years. She is the mother of two, a coach, girl scout leader and sailing instructor.

DeBrino, Rob - Rob DeBrino, NASM certified trainer. Former Minnesota Twins Pitcher and NVOT Hall of Fame Inductee. Currently co-owner of ONE FITNESS in Northvale NJ, specializing in athletic training and conditioning. Owner of Throwin' Heat, year round skill training for baseball and softball players. Personal trainer for pre-teens to adult. More info at www.myonefitness.com and throwinheat.com

Draijer, Clare - Ms. Clare Draijer is the 8th grade science teacher for a second year here at Harrington Park School. She is a Penn State graduate, and completed her student teaching in a bilingual school in the Netherlands. She runs the Green Club, K-4 student council, and coaches track here at Harrington Park School.

Healey, Stephanie - Ms. Healey enjoys teaching Kindergarten here at HP, and also like to have fun.

KidzArt - KidzArt is a visual art education program that teaches creativity by giving students the tools they need to express themselves. Students build confidence in a stimulating, non-competitive environment where they learn to focus, communicate, realize their artistic potential, and, most of all, have fun! KidzArt uses artist-quality professional-grade materials. Parents and kids alike are amazed at the quality of the work they produce. All instructors are KidzArt certified and have an educational background in the visual arts.

Lineman University - Closter resident, Dan Goodman, spent 5 years as a member of the University of Rhode Island Football team. He has created a private coaching service for lineman in Northern, NJ, called Lineman University, to focus on the technical aspects of being a Lineman. You can look him up on the web at www.Linemanu.com

Mad Science - Mad Science is the world's leading provider of science enrichment for children. For more than two decades, we have sparked imaginative learning with our unique brand of engaging and educational live programs and activities. Worldwide over 2.3 million children participated in Mad Science after school clubs last year. Mad Science of Bergen conducts its programs for elementary age children throughout Bergen, Essex and Passaic Counties.

Magat, Charlyn - A scientist and a teacher at heart, Ms. Magat is eager to start her second year at the HSA enrichment program in her new role as a lego robotics instructor. Ms. Magat has worked at various technology camps in teaching kids how to build robots out of legos and program them using the lego mindstorms software. Robotics is a great way for kids to use something they made themselves as well as a great way for kids to use problem solving skills.

Niece, BettyAnn - BettyAnn Niece has been an instructor for one year and training for 2 years under the direction of Bessie Neshan at Carve Your Body located in Emerson, New Jersey. She is a certified Zumba Gold, Basic I, & Basic II Instructor. In addition, CPR Certified.

Niland, Kimberly - Ms. Niland graduated from the University of Rhode Island where she was a cheerleader. Since college she has coached the Pee Wee Cheerleading Program in Cresskill and was an advisor to Kinesis, the dance club, at Northern Valley Demarest. Currently she teaches third grade and is the Choreographer for the 8th Grade Play.

Northern Valley Matial Arts - Charlie DiGirolamo - owner of Northern Valley Martial Arts, NVMA, in Norwood. Charlie is a Sixth degree Black Belt and has been in business since 1987. We specialize in children and adult Tae Kwon Do and cardio kick-boxing.

Oakes, Marcia - Marcia Oakes is a professional artist and teacher of art with over 30 years of experience. She presently teaches at the Old Church Cultural Center Art School in Demarest.

Pepe, James - The course instructor, Mr. James Pepe, is a certified Technology Education/Industrial Arts teacher who has been teaching in the Northern Valley Regional High School District (Old Tappan) for nine years. Mr. Pepe has a Masters Degree in Technology Education, has a Commercial Broadcasting Engineering License and 20 years of corporate business experience.

Pidane, Jamie - Jamie Pidane has been the art teacher at the Harrington Park School since 2002. She graduated from Montclair State University with a major in Art Education, and a minor in Weaving. She is very excited to share her love of art with local students.

Power, Lisa - Lisa La Pilusa has a B.S. in Music Business from New York University. She worked in the recording industry for 15 years in New York City and now resides in Harrington Park where she teaches privately out of her home. The many little ones that she entertains and instructs know her as "Lisa La La." She also has a certification in Yoga Fundamentals from Lawrence Biscontini and Pilates Small Apparatus Specialty from Leslie Bender. She currently teaches at American Woman in westwood, Carve Your Body in Emerson and Just Off Broadway in Hillsdale. With regards to children, most recently she teaches at All About Me in Emerson & Cresskill, Goddard School in Norwood and Lovin' Touch in Hillsdale.

Roth, Meghan - Meghan Roth is in her 5th year teaching Resource Room at Harrington Park. Prior to coming to HP, I taught 1st grade in California, while my husband was stationed out there with the United States Marine Corps. Before moving to CA, I was a speech therapist in upstate NY. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Nazareth College of Rochester. I obtained my elementary credential at California State University at San Marcos, and my special education certification from Bloomfield College. I am very excited to be part of the enrichment program here at HP!!!

Stuart, Laurie - Ms. Stuart has been an instructional aide at Harrington park School for the past 10 years. She has two sons and has always enjoyed playing games with her family

Sukha Arts Center, Christine Chan - Sukha Arts Center is creative space for children and adults to experience the arts of dance and yoga. Our dance program emphasizes a strong technical foundation while encouraging authentic and creative movement. Each class is taught by highly qualified teachers who have at least twenty years of dance experience and deep passion for the arts of dance and teaching. It is our mission to provide a space that gives our community the opportunity to experience Sukha--"supreme bliss, happiness, wellbeing, sweetness, ease". To achieve this, our dance program is dedicated to the rediscovery of dance as a true art form, an ideal that is so often lost in the bustle of competitive dance. Our program emphasizes a strong technical foundation, while encouraging authentic and creative movement.

TGA Golf, Kevin Rooney - Kevin Rooney is 28 years old. He grew up in Ridgewood, NJ. Kevin Graduated from St. Joseph Regional Hish School in 2002 and University of Tampa in 2006. Currently owning the Total Golf Adventures Franchise in Bergen County, he has introduced the game of golf to 1,200+ students in Bergen County in 50+ schools since 2006.

The Hobby Quest - The Hobby Quest is an educational enrichment company established in 2002 for children of all ages. We provide fun, interactive, hands-on courses to stimulate the imagination and intellectual capacity of children while offering them tabgible, take-home results that will last for a lifetime.

Waszkielewicz, Violet - Violet Waszkielewicz is a first grade teacher in Washington Township, starting there in 2004. She grew up in Harrington Park and is a graduate of the Harrington Park School. She has taught enrichment classes in other towns, too.

Wyss, Jessica - Ms. Jessica Wyss and is pleased to be teaching her second year at Harrington Park School. She is the track coach at Harrington Park and enjoys being actively involved in Harrington Park student life. It brings her great pleasure to have this unique opportunity to encourage the importance of manners and etiquette.

harrington park’s home & school association presents: 2013

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