After School Options for Mission Viejo Middle Schoolers

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Fun and educational after-school classes available to middle school students Middle school students can tap their creative sides, learn about art and music and gain assistance with their homework in these special after-school programs at local schools and City facilities.

All sessions are only $25 for kids age 11-14. Space is limited so register for the following classes today.

Homework Assistance Lab

You can obtain homework help for any subject along with computer and printing access on Tuesdays from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Register online at econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org for the lab assistance taking place Jan. 10-Feb. 14 lab and Feb. 21- March 28 at Carl Hankey Middle School.

• Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 / Course #4866
• Feb. 21 – March. 28 / Course #4867

Open Studio with Mrs. Keady

Students will work independently at their own pace in a quiet environment and learn about shading, value and perspective using a variety of artistic mediums. The Open Studio takes place on Thursdays from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Carl Hankey Middle School.

• Jan. 12 – Feb. 16 / Course #4803
• Feb. 23 – March 30 / Course #4804

Beginners Ceramic Workshop

This fun, hands-on class allows students to tap their creative sides and create their own ceramics. All supplies are included. The program is on Wednesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Thomas R. Potocki Conference Center.

• Jan. 11 – Feb. 1 / Course #4920
• Feb. 15 – March 8 / Course #4921

Intermediate Ceramics

This class provides additional creative ceramic instruction for students who have completed at least two sessions of the Beginners Ceramic Workshop. All supplies are included. The class takes place on Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Thomas R. Potocki Conference Center.

• Jan. 13 – Feb. 3 / Course #4926
• Feb. 17 - March 10 / Course #4927

Beginning Guitar with Ron Gorman

Learn easy chords, fun melodies and popular songs. Bring an acoustic or electric guitar with a small amp to class. This class, which takes place on Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, is repeatable.

• Jan 13 – Feb. 17 / Course #4815
• Feb. 24 - March 31 / Course #4816

Beginning Guitar – Phase II with Ron Gorman

The class on Fridays at 4:45 p.m. includes an introduction to barre chords, lead guitar and music theory. Bring an acoustic or electric guitar with a small amp to class at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. This class is repeatable.

• Jan. 13 – Feb. 17 / Course #4817
• Feb. 24 - March 31 / Course #4818

Contemporary/Modern Dance

Students will learn, develop and practice fundamental contemporary and modern dance techniques in this program that takes place every Monday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. Results include increased confidence, improved coordination and enhanced critical thinking skills.

• Jan. 9 – Feb. 27 (No class Jan 16 & Feb 20) / Course #4791
• March 6 - April 17 / Course #4792

Math Homework Lab

You can receive homework assistance and test preparation from a professional for all levels of middle school math. Bring your math book and homework Tuesday afternoons at 4 p.m. to the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.

• Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 / Course #4825
• Feb. 21 - March 28 / Course #4826

For more information about any of these courses, call 949-470- 3062.

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