Spring 2018 Acrobatics Acrobatics is a discipline of gymnastics which focuses on team work, balance, flexibility and coordination. This beginner Acrobatics program is highly interactive where boys and girls learn and master skills on their own and with partners. For those who enjoy creativity and movement, this is the class for you. NOTE: No shoes are required, only bare feet. Adventures in STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math) Young minds will discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math at the library through hands-on activities based on the Ontario school curriculum. STEAM learning uses children s natural curiosity to foster a positive attitude towards scientific discovery, problem solving, and creative play. (Participants are welcome to take this program again and enjoy new activities each session) Parents do not participate. Archery This program is designed to teach children basic archery skills and techniques such as balance, and eye hand coordination. All equipment is supplied. ART - Easter Egg-citement at the Varley Easter marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter! Children will make their own Easter-themed artwork and decor! We ll end of the afternoon with a good old-fashioned Easter Egg hunt in the gallery, where kids will keep all the goodies they find! All materials included. For kids ages 5-10. ART - Elements of Art & Design Would you like to challenge your children to explore their creativity in a fun and creative environment? Our professional artist/ instructor will introduce your children to the principles and elements of colour and design, whilst encouraging self-expression and experimentation. Children will build on this knowledge and explore drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting, printmaking, clay & multi-media sculpture. These art fundamentals are essential in developing observation, spatial skills and co-ordination. In class discussions, gallery visits and demonstrations are essential components of the program. At the end of the term, kids will be proud to show off their work in their own inclass Art Show! All materials provided. ART - Mixed Media for Mini Artists If your little one has shown an eye for colour and loves to get his or hands messy, this is the perfect class to start their artistic journey. Kids will explore a variety of media; printmaking, pastels, paint and more! It is never too early for your child to explore their creative side, encourage self-expression and improve their spatial, observation and fine motor skills. Kids will enjoy interactive tours of the current exhibitions at the gallery and learn and be inspired by original works of art. All materials provided. ART - Sculpture & Design Fundamentals For the intermediate student, kids will take their knowledge of colour and design principles to the next level. Your curious and tactile child will be encouraged, challenged and guided through the wonderful world of three-dimensional art! will focus on sculpture creation from a variety of media including clay, recyclable materials, paper and everyday objects. Projects emphasize creative thinking and exploration of materials while developing additive and subtractive sculpting techniques, building skills and improvement of co-ordination. All materials provided. ART - with Art! Bring your creative geniuses to the gallery and harness their energy and imagination in a positive and encouraging environment. Children will be introduced to the wonderful world of colour and imagination through drawing, painting and sculpting projects. Focus will be on the fundamentals of art, colour mixing and brushwork, while encouraging self-expression and co-operation, and developing co-ordination and fine motor skills. All materials included. ART - Young Art Masters The perfect course to whet your young ones creative appetite. Art allows children to express their ideas and concepts visually, and leads to a balance in development. Children are encouraged to engage in both traditional and non-traditional art projects in a variety of media. The program encourages self-expression and co-operation, while developing observation and spatial skills. All materials included. Acrobatics 6-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mar. 31 12 314793 $97.62 Aaniin C.C. Sat. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Apr. 28 8 317233 $65.41 Aaniin C.C. Thu. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 3 8 317232 $65.41 Rouge River C.C. Tue. 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Apr. 10 10 318886 $81.51 Thornhill C.C. Tue. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 27 12 314792 $97.62 Adventures in STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math) 5-8 yrs Angus Glen Library Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar. 24 6 315385 $220.62 Cornell Library Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mar. 25 6 315386 $220.62 Archery 6-10 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 314176 $143.35 Armadale C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mar. 31 5 318572 $60.31 Armadale C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. May 5 5 318573 $60.31 6-15 yrs Thornhill C.C. Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 29 12 314805 $143.35 Thornhill C.C. Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 29 12 314806 $143.35 ART - Easter Egg-citement at the Varley 5-10 yrs Varley Art Gallery Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mar. 25 1 313417 $18 ART - Elements of Art & Design 7-10 yrs Varley Art Gallery Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar. 24 10 313397 $189.23 ART - Mixed Media for Mini Artists 4-6 yrs Varley Art Gallery Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar. 25 10 314733 $189.23 ART - Sculpture & Design Fundamentals 8-12 yrs Varley Art Gallery Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar. 24 10 313398 $189.23 ART - with Art! 4-5 yrs McKay Art Centre Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar. 24 10 313399 $189.23 ART - Young Art Masters 5-6 yrs McKay Art Centre Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar. 24 10 313400 $189.23 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018 69
Badminton Here is an opportunity to play recreational badminton with your friends. Each class will focus on running, jumping, agility, balance, and coordination. Matches and round robins will be set up for your enjoyment. Birds supplied, racquets required at certain locations. Badminton Instructional - Active / Beginner Introduce and promote healthy active living to children through the sport of badminton. This instructional program follows the Canadian Badminton Long Term Athlete Development, Sport for Life program. The program introduces physical literacy designed to focus on basic motor skills and activities to children by learning to play badminton. Badminton Tournament For those who can t get enough of Badminton! This is a friendly children s pair s recreational tournament. Prizes to be won. Each partner must register on their own. Individuals are welcome to register and will be placed in a team on the date of tournament Ball Hockey This program is for boys and girls who like to play hard and have fun. Cosom hockey or floor hockey is a game of running and teamwork. Fundamental skills covered will be agility, shooting, running, and coordination. White-soled running shoes and C.S.A. approved helmets with face masks are mandatory. Ballet - Beginner A basic course covering the technical aspects of ballet, positioning of arms and legs while combining several dance steps. The program also provides an opportunity for the development of fundamental movement skills, balance, rhythm, coordination, and agility. Ballet, Jazz and More! Ballet, jazz and creative movement all in one. A fun and exciting dance experience for children to learn ballet and jazz and participate in creative movement. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to create their own dances and will learn a short dance to be performed for friends and family on the last day. Basketball - Girls This recreational basketball program has been designed for girls to enhance fundamental skills such as, agility, coordination, running, dribbling, and jumping. Basketball - Select This basketball is for the skilled player or for those who want to improve their skills. An extension of Basketball for Children, the program will focus on defence, shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, speed and agility and begin to include strategic play. Badminton 6-10 yrs Armadale C.C. Sun. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Apr. 1 12 318580 $67.34 Centennial C.C. Wed. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 317261 $100.51 Coledale P.S. Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 313421 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Tue. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 27 12 315478 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 29 12 315476 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Sat. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 315477 $100.51 Thornhill C.C. Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 27 12 314812 $67.34 7-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Apr. 28 8 316192 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 2 8 316190 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Fri. 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. May 4 8 316191 $45.23 Middlefield C.I. Mon. 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Mar. 26 11 316193 $61.81 Badminton Instructional - Active / Beginner 6-10 yrs Armadale C.C. Mon. 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Mar. 26 11 318581 $100 Armadale C.C. Tue. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mar. 27 10 318582 $100 Badminton Tournament 6-10 yrs Armadale C.C. Tue. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Jun. 12 1 318585 $29.08 Ball Hockey 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr. 29 8 316743 $45.23 Angus Glen C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar. 31 12 314540 $67.34 Cornell C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 26 11 315862 $61.81 Cornell C.C. Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr. 1 12 315860 $67.34 Cornell C.C. Fri. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Apr. 6 12 315861 $67.34 Ballet - Beginner 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr. 28 8 316197 $65.41 Aaniin C.C. Wed. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. May 2 8 316196 $65.41 Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 26 12 313423 $97.62 Armadale C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Mar. 28 12 318588 $97.62 Cornell C.C. Sat. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 315480 $97.62 Cornell C.C. Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Apr. 1 12 315479 $97.62 Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 6:40 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Mar. 27 12 318590 $97.62 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Mar. 31 12 318589 $97.62 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr. 9 10 318879 $81.51 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mar. 31 12 314824 $97.62 Ballet, Jazz and More! 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Apr. 28 8 316205 $65.41 Basketball - Girls 6-10 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Tue. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mar. 27 12 314514 $100.51 Centennial C.C. Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 317267 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 27 12 315488 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Apr. 6 12 315489 $100.51 Thornhill C.C. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr. 6 12 314833 $67.34 Basketball - Select 6-10 yrs Armadale C.C. Wed. 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Mar. 28 12 318610 $67.34 Cornell C.C. Mon. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mar. 26 11 315512 $92.21 Cornell C.C. Sat. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 315511 $100.51 70 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018
Spring 2018 Basketball Learn new basketball skills. In this team sport children will develop agility, coordination, running, and jumping. Bharatha Natyam - Indian Classical Dance Bharatha Natyam is a classical dance originated in south India. It consists of lots of footwork and facial expression. Trained instructors will start with basic steps, positions of arms and legs and will work toward techniques for each set of steps. Simple and short songs will also be introduced. The session will conclude with a short performance for parents. Bollywood Are your kids ready to get active and playful with dance? Bollysteps introduces kids to a fusion of classical Indian and Modern Bollywood movements. This class is designed for all levels and abilities allowing children to enjoy the energetic beats of Bollywood while getting fit & having fun! Students take part in Bollywood Choreography where they learn various moves & at the end of the session have put together a mini Bollywood Dance Routine. Guaranteed to help meet the daily recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity Bollywood / Hip Hop Dance This program is ideal for children who wish to learn combination of Bollywood and Hip Hop Dancing. Skills covered in this dance class are balance, rhythm, coordination and ability. Build It Program If your kids like to build things, then this program is the right choice with plenty of building. From giant blue blocks (and we mean giant!), to Lego, crafts, and robots, we ll be sure to keep the kids active in a safe and fun setting. Ideal for the aspiring architect and engineer! Car Modelling ZoooommM!! Get an opportunity to build a model vehicles! Learn from modelling experts in putting the model together and spray painting your finished product. An additional cost of $20 for supplies payable upon registration. Cartooning Don t just watch cartoons and read comics, come and learn to draw your own. For participants who enjoy doodling and creating their own cartoon characters. Checkers and Board Games Learn and play checkers, connect four, snakes and ladders, and other fun board games! Basketball 6-9 yrs Milliken Mills H.S. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr. 2 11 318605 $56.28 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr. 28 8 316212 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr. 28 8 317497 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Apr. 29 8 316214 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Sun. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Apr. 29 8 316213 $67.34 Aaniin C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316207 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. May 1 8 316208 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. May 3 8 316210 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Fri. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 4 8 316211 $45.23 Armadale C.C. Wed. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 318606 $67.34 Armadale C.C. Sat. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Mar. 31 12 318608 $100.51 Armadale C.C. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr. 1 12 318607 $67.34 Beckett Farm P.S. Mon. 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Mar. 26 12 316105 $100.51 Buttonville P.S. Wed. 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Mar. 28 12 316104 $100.51 Centennial C.C. Tue. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 27 12 317266 $100.51 Centennial C.C. Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 29 12 317265 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Tue. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 27 12 315486 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 315485 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Sat. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mar. 31 12 315487 $100.51 Sir Wilfred Laurier P.S. Tue. 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Mar. 27 12 316103 $100.51 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar. 31 12 314832 $67.34 Unionville P.S. Fri. 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Apr. 6 12 316106 $100.51 Bharatha Natyam - Indian Classical Dance 4-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Apr. 29 8 317754 $65.41 Bollywood 6-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Wed. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 28 9 314836 $73.46 Bollywood / Hip Hop Dance 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr. 29 8 316232 $65.41 Aaniin C.C. Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316231 $65.41 Armadale C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar. 31 12 318615 $97.62 Build It Program 7-12 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 10:45 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. Apr. 21 8 319433 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr. 26 8 319432 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr. 29 5 316237 $28.64 Aaniin C.C. Thu. 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. May 3 5 316238 $28.64 Car Modelling 7-11 yr Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mar. 27 6 318618 $105.24 Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. May 15 6 318617 $105.24 Cartooning 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 2 8 316240 $55.86 Aaniin C.C. Fri. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. May 4 8 316241 $55.86 Checkers and Board Games 5-7 yrs Rouge River C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr. 7 10 318887 $81.51 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018 71
Chemistry Fun Explore the awesome world of chemistry with our fun experiments, interesting games, cool science projects, amazing facts, amazing videos, worksheets and more! Have fun learning about science with cool chemistry Games. Experiment with solids, liquids and gases, test the melting points of different substances and enjoy a range of interactive activities that will help you understand the amazing world of chemistry. Chess Chess is an excellent avenue for learning both logical and intuitive thinking skills as well as increasing a child s attention span. The game develops good sportsmanship traits for handling wins and defeats and it s fun. Participants will learn starting positions, moves, captures, check, checkmate, stalemate and pawn promotion. Chess - Advanced Chess is a great way to develop reasoning and strategic skills, to improve concentration, to strengthen problem solving skills and to learn sportsmanship. This advanced course develops tactics and mastering of chess moves. Chess & Badminton Participants will exercise their minds and bodies in this one of a kind program (no experience required). Our chess & badminton specialist will lead instructional drills, exercises, and supervise friendly matches every class. Club Sunshine: Mindfulness for Kids Would you like to challenge your child to be more confident, creative, present and respectful by connecting to themselves and others? Through the practice of mindfulness, meditation and art exercises woven into specialized games and activities. Children will learn lifelong relaxation and integration skill, and most importantly - SHINE. Coding for Kids This program is for beginners with little or no experience. With the guidance of our instructor, we will teach the fundamental skills of coding through hands on games and activities. No experience necessary! Coding Skills+ Discover and learn coding at a young age. With the guidance of our instructor, children will develop coding skills using drag & drop programming. Using our computers, participants will develop simple games, create stories using their own characters and program an Ozobot. No coding experience necessary. Communication Skills Effective communication includes listening, thinking and speaking. Participants will develop their confidence in communicating with others for a variety of purposes including information sharing, questioning and storytelling. Computer - Animation Unlock you inner animator. Introducing the world s easiest animation course, designed to have your drawings moving in minutes! It will let you design animations for movies, greeting cards, websites, presentations, and school projects that you can share with the world. This course is designed to encourage the artist in everyone. The program s simpleto-use tools, engaging design, and multiple levels offer a fun, rewarding experience providing the novice animator the courage to create with confidence. Computer - ipad Video Editing Create movies with an ipad and imovie, a video editing app for the ios. Learn how to stitch together photos and video clips to create short movies. Students will be introduced to basic film techniques, learn to make smooth transitions between scenes, and add sound to customize their creations. By the end of the course, students will be able to create professional looking trailers. Chemistry Fun 7-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Thu. 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. May 3 8 318551 $75.88 Thornhill C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 26 12 314849 $113.32 Chess 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr. 28 8 316246 $65.41 Aaniin C.C. Mon. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316244 $65.41 Aaniin C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 2 8 316243 $65.41 Armadale C.C. Fri. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 13 9 318619 $65.41 7-9 yrs Rouge River C.C. Tue. 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Apr. 10 10 316247 $81.51 7-12 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 26 12 314518 $97.62 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Apr. 1 12 314517 $97.62 Centennial C.C. Sat. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mar. 31 12 317272 $97.62 Centennial C.C. Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Apr. 1 12 317273 $97.62 Cornell C.C. Mon. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 26 11 315521 $89.57 Cornell C.C. Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 29 12 315520 $97.62 Thornhill C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 314851 $97.62 Chess - Advanced 6-12 yrs Aaniin C.C. Mon. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Apr. 30 8 317769 $55.86 Thornhill C.C. Wed. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 314853 $97.62 Chess & Badminton 8-12 yrs Cornell C.C. Wed. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 315519 $100.51 Cornell C.C. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Apr. 1 12 315518 $100.51 Club Sunshine: Mindfulness for Kids 6-9 yrs Thornhill C.C. Library Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar. 24 8 319322 $136.44 Coding for Kids 6-9 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr. 29 8 318418 $147.41 Aaniin C.C. Tue. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. May 1 8 318419 $147.41 Coding Skills+ 6-9 yrs Angus Glen Library Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mar. 24 8 315127 $147.41 Markham Village Library Thu. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mar. 29 8 315129 $147.41 Thornhill C.C. Library Sun. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mar. 25 8 315130 $147.41 Communication Skills 6-8 yrs Angus Glen Library Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 27 8 315118 $55.86 Markham Village Library Sat. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar. 24 8 315119 $55.86 Computer - Animation 7-11 yr Thornhill C.C. Library Sat. 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Mar. 24 4 317875 $147.41 Computer - ipad Video Editing 6-9 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr. 28 8 317228 $147.41 72 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018
Spring 2018 Computer - Learn to (Girls) This program is for beginners with little or no experience. With the guidance of our instructor, we will teach the fundamental skills of coding through hands on games and activities. No experience necessary! Computer- Hands on Robotics Jr. Hands on Robotics Jr. will immerse young students in the exciting world of robotics and Lego! Using the Lego WeDo education set, students will grasp concepts on building structures, sensors, and gearing. Students will be able to construct robots and watch them come to life as they build simple programs for the robots. This course will challenge students to think critically and work in a team to solve problems. Computer Programming - Scratch Level 1 Discover the fun in programming early on! Scratch is a kid-friendly online programming language developed by MIT where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animations, with people from all over the world. In this course students will use their creativity and problem solving skills to design entertaining games and animations! Computer Programming- Scratch Level 2 This course is a continuation of the Scratch Level 1 course. Students will use their imagination, intuition, and logical thinking to code a game that will navigate the vast oceans. Along the way, students will learn many more core principles of modern day animation, games, and programming. Prerequisite: Scratch Level 1 Computers - Animation Cartoons Come unleash your imagination in this program by creating your own animated cartoon movie. You will be guided step by step in a computerized environment, as you create and watch your cartoon come to life! This course develops logical and motor skill, stimulating creativity and self-expression. At the end of the program children will bring home a DVD. Computers - Games and Animations Programming This course introduces kids to the amazing world of computer programming. Using fun and easy to use multimedia software, kids will have great adventures creating both games and animations. Participants will be solving problems, designing projects and communicating ideas using stackable blocks of code. Requirements: Apple or Android Tablet to participate. Computers - Keyboarding Skills This new program was designed to develop typing skills at a young age. Through different hands-on activities and educational games children will master keyboarding. Learning the correct methods of typing while they are young is an important step to ensuring their future success. (Participants are welcome to take this program again to further improve their keyboarding skills) Computers - PC Interactive Game creation and Xbox 360 Children will create their own video games for a PC or Xbox 360 using visual programming language with an entirely icon-based interface. This intelligent screen time is an excellent opportunity to introduce computer programming and learn advanced game design concepts in a simple, direct, and intuitive manner. Computers - Stop Motion Animation Jr Learn to make movies with just a webcam, plasticine, and your creativity! Use stop motion to create the illusion of movement, and tell your own story. Students will learn to make animations involving claymation construction, using concepts on structure, joints, and techniques. By the end of the course, students will have created their own movie, using and moving characters they ve built themselves. Contemporary Dance A style of expressive dance that combines elements of modern dance, jazz, classical ballet, and lyrical. This style of dance connects the mind and the body through fluid movements derived from the expression of inner feelings. Dancers will be exposed to many forms of contemporary movement, including designing their own steps and routines. Crafty Kids If crafts are your game, this program is for you. You ll experience a variety of fun and exciting crafts to bring home each week. Join us for the fun! Creative Writing Learning the tools to craft stories strengthens creativity, communication skills, speech and vocabulary. In addition writing allows children to explore their own feelings and allows them to stretch their imaginations beyond their wildest dreams. Computer - Learn to (Girls) 6-12 yrs Aaniin C.C. Mon. 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Apr. 30 8 317237 $147.41 Computer- Hands on Robotics Jr. 6-9 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr. 29 8 318410 $147.41 Computer Programming -Scratch Level 1 6-9 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sat. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mar. 31 8 314860 $147.41 8-12 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Thu. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Apr. 5 8 318641 $147.41 Computer Programming- Scratch Level 2 6-9 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Fri. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Apr. 6 8 318644 $147.41 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mar. 31 8 319306 $147.41 Computers - Animation Cartoons 6-12 yrs Aaniin Library Sun. 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Mar. 25 8 317812 $147.41 Computers - Games and Animations Programming 5-8 yrs Thornhill C.C. Library Sat. 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Mar. 24 8 317818 $147.41 8-12 yrs Angus Glen Library Sat. 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Mar. 24 8 319887 $220.62 Computers - Keyboarding Skills 8-15 yrs Aaniin C.C. Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 3 8 318535 $147.41 Angus Glen Library Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar. 24 8 315121 $147.41 Markham Village Library Thu. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 29 8 315122 $147.41 Thornhill C.C. Library Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar. 25 8 315123 $147.41 Computers - PC Interactive Game creation and Xbox 360 8-12 yrs Aaniin Library Sun. 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Mar. 25 8 317813 $220.62 Computers - Stop Motion Animation Jr 6-9 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sat. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar. 31 8 314865 $147.41 Aaniin C.C. Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 2 8 318566 $147.41 Milliken Mills C.C. Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr. 5 8 318653 $147.41 Contemporary Dance 6-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Tue. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 27 14 319902 $113.72 Crafty Kids 6-12 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Apr. 28 6 316263 $42.15 Aaniin C.C. Fri. 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. May 4 8 316262 $55.86 Creative Writing 9-12 yrs Markham Village Library Wed. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mar. 28 8 315653 $55.86 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018 73
Cricket A fun action packed recreational sport based on the elementary rules of cricket. Fundamental skills taught are agility, running, balance, and coordination. Softball Cricket is used for instructional purposes. Check out the ACTION! Cricket (Girls only) A fun action packed recreational sport based on the elementary rules of cricket. It s easy to learn so no previous knowledge or experience is required. Softball Cricket is used for instructional purposes. Check out the ACTION! Girls only. Cupcake Wars Join us for a three week program as we teach you all there is to know about Cupcakes. You ll enjoy creating your own cupcake masterpieces using a variety of foods and equipment. The last week features cupcake wars which will put your cupcake to the test in a friendly cupcake competition. Dance 2 the Beat Do you love to dance? This class will give you a great chance to explore and enjoy a variety of music and dance styles such as jazz, hiphop, lyrical, musical theatre and more all in one energizing and upbeat class! Children will learn balance, rhythm, coordination and agility. Dance Pl3y Are your kids ready to get active and playful with dance? DANCEPL3Y is innovative kids dance/ fitness program that uses simple movements from a variety of dance styles (Hip Hop, Urban, Ballroom, Bollywood, Lyrical, Jazz/Funk) to explore the elements of dance while developing Fundamental Movement Skills! Our unique 360-degree use of space is paired with creative story lines and playful group formations to create a safe, interactive and engaging class where every kid can develop confidence through dance. Guaranteed to help meet the daily recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity Dodgeball Learn and play different versions of dodgeball, while improving your throwing and dodging skills through fun drills and activities. Drawing and Painting A basic course offering instruction in the different categories of drawing using a variety of mediums such as watercolours, pencil, ink and pastels. Participants will spend time on an individual project involving most of the media covered. Materials will be supplied. Drawing and Painting - Intermediate For those who have taken beginners program and are looking to further their artistic talent. Drumming Qualified staff will lead you through basic drumming skills to enable you to play along with your favourite songs. Drums are provided and we work in a 1:4 instructor - student ratio. Cricket 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Apr. 29 8 316265 $67.34 Aaniin C.C. Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 3 8 318658 $67.34 Cricket (Girls only) 6-12 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr. 29 8 317250 $67.34 Cupcake Wars 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Apr. 28 3 316270 $50.89 Aaniin C.C. Tue. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. May 1 3 316268 $50.89 Aaniin C.C. Fri. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 4 3 316269 $50.89 Dance 2 the Beat 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Tue. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 1 8 318909 $65.41 Aaniin C.C. Thu. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. May 3 8 316274 $65.41 Cornell C.C. Wed. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 315531 $145.93 Cornell C.C. Fri. 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Apr. 6 12 315530 $145.93 Dance Pl3y 6-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sun. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Apr. 8 12 314870 $97.62 Dodgeball 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 4:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. Apr. 29 6 316276 $34.17 Aaniin C.C. Fri. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. May 4 5 316275 $28.64 Centennial C.C. Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 317276 $67.34 Cornell C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 26 11 315733 $61.81 Cornell C.C. Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 28 12 315732 $67.34 Cornell C.C. Fri. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 6 12 315731 $67.34 Drawing and Painting 6-8 yrs Centennial C.C. Wed. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 28 12 317280 $124.44 Centennial C.C. Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 317279 $124.44 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Apr. 29 8 316284 $55.86 Aaniin C.C. Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316282 $55.86 Aaniin C.C. Fri. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 4 8 316283 $55.86 Angus Glen C.C. Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 27 12 314528 $124.44 Armadale C.C. Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr. 1 12 318664 $124.44 Cornell C.C. Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 26 11 315739 $114.15 Cornell C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar. 31 12 315740 $124.44 Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 27 12 318663 $124.44 Thornhill C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 314872 $83.29 8-11 yr Centennial C.C. Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 317281 $124.44 Centennial C.C. Sat. 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mar. 31 12 317278 $124.44 Drawing and Painting - Intermediate 6-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Wed. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 314873 $83.29 Drumming 6-10 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Apr. 2 11 318670 $148.52 Milliken Mills C.C. Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Apr. 2 11 318669 $148.52 Milliken Mills C.C. Sun. 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. May 13 7 318671 $95 Milliken Mills C.C. Sun. 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. May 13 7 318672 $95 Milliken Mills C.C. Sun. 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. May 13 7 318673 $95 8-10 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 29 12 314530 $178.03 74 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018
Spring 2018 EQAO HELP! Preparation EQAO standardized testing provides information about how well students have learned the Ontario curriculum in reading, writing and math. This library program reviews grade appropriate curriculum and test taking strategies and techniques to prepare students for the test. Essay Writing Students progress through the process of report writing, including organization, research, note taking, and paragraph writing to develop a well-structured essay. Ideally suited for students in grades 4 to 6. Financial Literacy- Basic concept Skills 1 Help participants understand the concept of bartering and the role money plays in the exchange of goods and services as well the importance of saving money. Floorball Junior League Floorball is an exciting, fast-paced form of hockey focused on highly skilled play. Floorball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today because it is low cost, safe and extremely exciting to play and watch. French Skills Children in grade 1 and 2 will learn in a fun French environment. Participants will learn and improve pronunciation of the alphabet, basic rules, and simple vocabulary using activities, French songs and storybooks. By the end of the program, children will be capable of conducting a brief French conversation. Fundamentals of Geometry & Algebra Learn to solve expressions and equations in the context of perimeter, area, and volume problems while further developing computational skills with fractions and decimals. The study of plane and solid figures includes construction and transformations of figures. Also in the context of problem solving, students add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative integers and solve problems involving ratios, proportions, and percents, including simple and compound interest, rates, discount, tax, and tip problems. They investigate patterns involving addition, multiplication, and exponents, and apply number theory and computation to mathematical puzzles. Girls on the Go From basketball to volleyball to soccer and badminton. Participants will learn the following skills, running, jumping, coordination, and agility. Tons of sports to keep you active from head to toe! Glee - Musical Theatre This class combines dancing, singing and acting. Musical numbers from popular shows will be chosen and participants perform at the end of the session. Grammar Through language-oriented activities students will learn how the English language works, while learning parts of speech, punctuation and sentence structure. Students will improve their knowledge of language conventions to correct errors, refine expression and present their work effectively. Guitar Lessons - Beginner An introductory course offering the novice instruction in guitar through practice and theory. Own acoustic guitar is required. Guitar Lessons - Intermediate Assuming student has knowledge of notes and chords, more advanced techniques will be covered including learning the entire fretboard including fingerstyle and picking techniques to play more advanced songs with ear training to transcribe tunes from CD s. Theory to be learned will cover major and minor scales as well as chord construction. Own guitar is required. Hands on Robotics Jr Level 2 Hands on Robotics Jr. 2 will immerse young students in the exciting world of robotics, Lego, and programming! Using the Lego WeDo education set and software, students will grasp concepts on gears and sensors, and learn about drag and drop programming to make their robots come to life. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify the sensors present in the WeDo kit, as well as program them to use with robots they build. Requires the completion of Hands-on Robotics Jr. EQAO HELP! Preparation 8-9 yrs Angus Glen Library Sun. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mar. 25 8 315034 $55.86 Markham Village Library Sat. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mar. 24 8 315036 $55.86 11-12 yrs Markham Village Library Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 28 8 315037 $55.86 Essay Writing 9-12 yrs Angus Glen Library Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 29 8 315045 $55.86 Unionville Library Tue. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mar. 27 8 315046 $55.86 Financial Literacy- Basic Concept Skills 1 9-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr. 9 3 314893 $29.08 Floorball Junior League 8-11 yr Cornell C.C. Sun. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Apr. 1 12 315749 $178.03 French Skills 6-8 yrs Unionville Library Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar. 24 8 315033 $55.86 Fundamentals of Geometry & Algebra 8-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 26 12 314898 $113.32 Girls on the Go 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Apr. 29 8 316375 $45.23 Cornell C.C. Mon. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 26 11 316017 $92.21 Cornell C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mar. 28 12 315754 $100.51 Glee - Musical Theatre 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Tue. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. May 1 8 316378 $97.62 Rouge River C.C. Thu. 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Apr. 12 10 316377 $121.77 Grammar 9-12 yrs Angus Glen Library Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar. 25 8 315042 $55.86 Guitar Lessons - Beginner 6-10 yrs Armadale C.C. Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 29 12 318685 $97.62 Centennial C.C. Tue. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar. 27 12 317294 $97.62 Centennial C.C. Sun. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Apr. 1 12 317292 $97.62 Centennial C.C. Fri. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Apr. 6 4 317293 $33.21 Cornell C.C. Wed. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 28 12 315760 $97.62 Thornhill C.C. Tue. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 27 12 314904 $97.62 8-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316383 $65.41 Angus Glen C.C. Wed. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 28 12 314534 $97.62 Guitar Lessons - Intermediate 8-10 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 28 12 314535 $97.62 8-12 yrs Centennial C.C. Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Apr. 1 12 317295 $97.62 Hands on Robotics Jr Level 2 6-9 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mar. 31 8 314909 $147.41 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018 75
Hands on Robotics Jr. Transportation Hands-on Robotics Jr. will immerse young students in the exciting world of robotics and Lego! In this transportation themed course, students will use the Lego WeDo education set, to grasp concepts on building structures and gearing. Students will be able to construct racecars, helicopters, sail boats, and more, while learning fun facts about the different types of transportation they build. This course will challenge students to think critically and work in a team to solve problems Hands on Robotics Jr: Animals Hands-on Robotics Jr. will immerse young students in the exciting world of robotics and Lego! In this animal themed course, students will use the Lego WeDo education set to grasp concepts on building structures, sensors, and gearing. Students will be able to construct animal robots, watch them come to life, and learn fun facts about the animals. This course will challenge students to think critically and work in a team to solve problems. Hip Hop - Level 1 Are you in tune with the latest hip hop moves? Children will learn the fundamental movement skills, coordination, agility, and balance. This program is designed for children who love to dance! Home Alone This workshop is designed to prepare children for the challenges of being home alone. Participants will learn how to deal with phone calls and visitors, handling emergencies, safety around the house and how to prepare simple meals and snacks. Hoops & Spikes Hoops and Spikes teaches FUNdamental movement and sports skills needed to participate in basketball and volleyball, including the ABC s of athletics- agility, balance, coordination and speed and helps provide participants with the competence and confidence to be active for life not only in basketball and volleyball but in a variety of activities. This program is in partnership with MUMBA and the primary goal of the program are to support the development of movement skill competence, confidence, and motivation to move through fun movement learning activities. Indoor Golf Children will learn how to strike a golf ball at an inside target, balance, and coordination. Jazz Dance - Beginner Through the teaching of basic dance steps and movements, girls and boys will develop simple jazz routines. Children will develop the following fundamental skills, balance, rhythm, coordination, and agility. The class is for beginners only. Karate Traditional karate and jiu-jitsu/aikido is a realistic and effective form of self-defense, where children learn balance, agility, kicking, and coordination. This form of karate incorporates katas, punches, blocks, throws, locks, kicks and self-defense techniques. Karate - Children/Pre Teen Karate and jiu-jitsu is a realistic and effective form of self-defense, discipline and self-esteem. This introductory karate class incorporates kata, punches, blocks and throws. Children will work on the following fundamental skills, balance, agility, kicking and coordination. Hands on Robotics Jr. Transportation 6-9 yrs Cornell C.C. Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar. 31 8 315781 $147.41 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar. 31 8 314910 $147.41 Hands on Robotics Jr: Animals 6-9 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Apr. 29 8 318434 $147.41 Cornell C.C. Sat. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mar. 31 8 315782 $147.41 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mar. 31 8 314911 $147.41 Hip Hop - Level 1 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Fri. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. May 4 8 316727 $65.41 Cornell C.C. Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 29 12 315783 $97.62 Cornell C.C. Sat. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 315784 $97.62 Milliken Mills C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 4 12 318689 $97.62 Thornhill C.C. Thu. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar. 29 12 314915 $97.62 Home Alone 9-14 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Apr. 29 1 316741 $69 Aaniin C.C. Tue. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. May 1 4 316740 $69 Armadale C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Apr. 28 1 318694 $69 Armadale C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jun. 2 1 318695 $69 Cornell C.C. Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 5 4 315786 $69 Cornell C.C. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Apr. 29 1 315785 $69 Hoops & Spikes 5-7 yrs Centennial C.C. Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Apr. 1 12 317299 $67.34 5-9 yrs Cornell C.C. Mon. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar. 26 11 315787 $61.81 Indoor Golf 7-11 yr M.M. Soccer Dome Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 3 5 318844 $60.31 M.M. Soccer Dome Tue. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Jun. 5 5 318843 $45.20 M.M. Soccer Dome Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Jun. 7 5 318845 $45.20 Jazz Dance - Beginner 6-10 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 26 12 317078 $97.62 Victoria Square C.C. Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 26 12 317079 $97.62 Karate - Children 5-6 yrs Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar. 24 12 317069 $97.62 5-7 yrs Aaniin C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316765 $65.41 5-10 yrs Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 19 12 317071 $97.62 5-10 yrs Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 21 12 317072 $97.62 6-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr. 8 12 314927 $97.62 7-10 yrs Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mar. 24 12 317070 $97.62 8-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Mon. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316764 $65.41 Karate 8-16 yrs Cornell C.C. Mon. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mar. 26 11 315889 $89.57 76 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018
Spring 2018 Kids in the Kitchen Children will enjoy cooking and eating a variety of fun recipes. We have partnered with York Region Public Health to provide a healthy program. Basic cooking skills, kitchen safety and fun will be emphasized. Kids Love Lego A creative fun program where kids can learn to build items using lego. Participants will be challenged to create their own model using balance, stability, mechanics and colour. Each week a new theme will be introduced and demonstrated on building something new and exciting using a variety of lego pieces. Experienced staff will lead the program and work with the participants using teamwork, creativity and problem solving techniques. Knitting & Crochet In this course students will learn basic knitting and crochet. Students will learn how to use a crochet hook and knitting needle. Class projects including learning how to make a scarf, hat and place mat using crochet and knitting techniques. Kung Fu Kung Fu originally means a continuous long term effort put forth to complete a task. Nowadays, Kung Fu generally stands for Chinese martial art. The concept of Kung Fu teaches about discipline and assertiveness which can be applied to every aspect in life. Shaolin Kung Fu, one of the most practiced martial arts worldwide be taught in this program. Leadership skills Develop self-confidence and leadership skills! This program fosters self-esteem and enhances talents, skills and motivation through a variety of exercises and activities. Lego Mindstorm NXT - Hands on Robotics: Toys and Tools The Hands-on Robotics NXT series will immerse students in the exciting world of robotics. In this toys and tools course, students will use Lego Mindstorms NXT to create toys like etch-a-sketch and spinning tops, musical and dancing robots, and path and area calculators, among other useful tools. Upon the completion of the course, students would have built at least six robots. They will be very familiar with how to build a solid robot, understand how the different sensors work, and learn about the mechanics of the robots. This course will challenge students to think critically and work in a team in solving problems. Lego Mindstorm NXT - Hands on Robotics: Animals The Hands-on Robotics NXT series will immerse students in the exciting world of robotics. In this animal themed course, students will use Lego Mindstorms NXT to learn concepts on building structures and create a robot puppy, rattlesnake, spider, and more! Make these robots come to life as you get familiar with how to build a solid robot and understand how different sensors work. This course will challenge students to think critically and work in a team in solving problems. Lego Mindstorm NXT - Hands on Robotics: Cars & Vehicles The Hands-on Robotics NXT series will immerse students in the exciting world of robotics. In this transportation themed course, students will use Lego Mindstorms NXT to learn concepts on building structures and gearing. Students will be able to build race cars, bumper cars, and remote control cars using different sensors, and learn how to tweak the robot so that it is suitable for the current environment, whether it is navigating a path, or avoiding obstacles. This course will challenge students to think critically and work in a team in solving problems Little Ninja s This program focuses on the basic components of karate techniques. This program is all about building strong fundamentals, like Balance, Focus, Kicks, Blocking Techniques, Agility, and Coordination. Kids in the Kitchen 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr. 28 8 316768 $134.05 Aaniin C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316769 $134.05 Armadale C.C. Sat. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Apr. 21 4 318705 $67.53 Armadale C.C. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Apr. 22 4 318706 $67.53 Armadale C.C. Sat. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. May 12 6 318707 $100.79 Armadale C.C. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. May 20 6 318708 $100.79 Centennial C.C. Thu. 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Mar. 29 12 317314 $200.58 Centennial C.C. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mar. 31 12 317313 $200.58 Cornell C.C. Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 29 12 315929 $200.58 Cornell C.C. Sat. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mar. 31 12 315931 $200.58 Kids Love Lego 5-9 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar. 31 8 318709 $83.29 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Apr. 29 8 316772 $55.86 Aaniin C.C. Fri. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 4 8 316771 $55.86 Centennial C.C. Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar. 26 11 317315 $76.44 Centennial C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar. 31 12 317316 $83.29 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 26 11 316770 $76.44 Knitting & Crochet 6-12 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr. 28 4 316775 $39 Armadale C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. May 5 4 318715 $39 Kung Fu 6-10 yrs Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Fri. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 23 12 317815 $110.18 Leadership skills 9-12 yrs Angus Glen Library Sun. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mar. 25 8 315040 $55.86 Lego Mindstorm NXT - Hands on Robotics: Toys and Tools 6-9 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr. 1 8 318764 $147.41 Milliken Mills C.C. Fri. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 6 8 318763 $147.41 Lego Mindstorm NXT - Hands on Robotics: Animals 6-9 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar. 31 8 318765 $147.41 Lego Mindstorm NXT - Hands on Robotics: Cars & Vehicles 6-9 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar. 31 8 318766 $147.41 Little Ninja s 5-7 yrs Cornell C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 26 11 315940 $89.57 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018 77
Magic Learn advanced moves, misdirection, palming and professional techniques. Whether you wish to learn to do card flourishes, vanish cards, or make cards appear out of the air. No experience required, bring your own playing cards and coins and let s get started. Markham in Motion Markham in motion is an exciting program based on the Canadian Sports for Life model focusing on developing confidence and motivation to lead healthier active lives. From week 1-6, participants will learn how to run, balance, jump, land, catch, kick, dribble, throw and more. From week 7-12, participants will take part in multi-sport activities to further develop their fundamental movement skills. The Physical Literacy evaluation tool will be implemented at the beginning and end of the program to monitor each participant s progress. Museum Pottery - Spring Chicken Door Hanger Welcome spring with an adorable hatching chick! Learn how to create this whimsical door hanger step by step, then decorate your creation with a variety of textures colourful underglazes in our exciting pottery studio. From shell to beak, this project is fun for the entire family and can be enjoyed year after year! Includes all supplies and firing. Museum Pottery- Clay Creations Join us as we explore the wonderful world of clay in our Pottery Studio! Beginners will learn all the steps from beginning to end of how pottery pieces are created. Participants will explore methods of hand building such as sculpting, surface decoration, slab building and coiling. Together with our professional artist instructors, participants will also get to glaze their work before their pieces are fired and have an opportunity to try basic techniques on the potter s wheel. Includes all supplies and firing costs. Outdoor Baseball Skills Physics Fun Are you interested in learning about Electricity, force of reaction, radiation, kinetic energy, pulleys, X-Ray and much more. This is the right course for you, come and discover the secrets of physics! Piano - Private This private class is for the beginner piano player. Please bring your own portable keyboard. Our instructor will lead you through proper piano techniques and help you get the most out of your keyboard. Piano (Keyboarding) - Beginners Learn beginner chord piano techniques through the use of personal, portable electronic keyboard. Participants must have their own portable keyboard to bring to each class. Pickleball Come out and learn the fun game of Pickle Ball, any level can play. We supply the racquets and balls and you will have lessons and game play each week. Public Speaking Public speaking is one of people s greatest fears yet the ability to communicate well is an important life skill. Through non-threatening oral language and drama activities participants will develop self-confidence in their speaking skills and learn strategies for dealing with nervousness in order to become effective communicators. Reading Skills Through guided activities participants will develop strategies for reading comprehension. Children will learn to select strategies appropriate for different reading activities such as in reading for information or reading for entertainment, reading for quick answers, and engage to enjoy written language in all its varieties. Magic 6-10 yrs Aaniin C.C. Sat. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Apr. 28 8 317251 $55.86 Armadale C.C. Fri. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 30 7 318768 $42.15 Armadale C.C. Fri. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 25 6 318769 $42.15 Markham in Motion 5-8 yrs Cornell C.C. Fri. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Apr. 6 12 315942 $67.34 6-8 yrs Aaniin C.C. Mon. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Apr. 30 8 316803 $45.23 Aaniin C.C. Thu. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. May 3 8 316804 $45.23 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Apr. 1 12 314552 $67.34 Armadale C.C. Tue. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Apr. 3 12 318770 $67.34 Thornhill C.C. Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 9 319900 $50.75 Museum Pottery - Spring Chicken Door Hanger 6-12 yrs Markham Museum Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar. 31 1 318569 $40 Museum Pottery- Clay Creations 7-12 yrs Markham Museum Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Apr. 8 6 318507 $220 Outdoor Baseball Skills 8-12 yrs Bishop s Cross Park - (A1) Tue., Thu. 4:55 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. May 8 14 319156 $132.04 Physics Fun 7-10 yrs Thornhill C.C. Mon. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mar. 26 9 314968 $85.24 Piano - Private 7 yrs+ Rouge River C.C. Wed. 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Apr. 4 6 317765 $218.61 Rouge River C.C. Wed. 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Apr. 4 6 319374 $218.61 Rouge River C.C. Wed. 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Apr. 4 6 319378 $218.61 Rouge River C.C. Wed. 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. May 16 6 317766 $218.61 Rouge River C.C. Wed. 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. May 16 6 319375 $218.61 Rouge River C.C. Wed. 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. May 16 6 319379 $218.61 Piano (Keyboarding) - Beginners 5-8 yrs Rouge River C.C. Thu. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 12 10 318895 $148.52 8-11 yr Rouge River C.C. Thu. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Apr. 12 10 318896 $148.52 Pickleball 6-12 yrs Aaniin C.C. Tue. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. May 1 8 316820 $45.23 Cornell C.C. Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar. 29 12 318428 $100.51 Public Speaking 9-12 yrs Angus Glen Library Thu. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mar. 29 8 315044 $55.86 Unionville Library Tue. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 27 8 315043 $55.86 Reading Skills 7-9 yrs Angus Glen Library Tue. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mar. 27 8 315047 $55.86 Markham Village Library Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar. 24 8 315048 $55.86 78 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2018