Centennial Community Education

Learn about the exciting process of mobile app development with this hands-on class. We will work together to create our own Flappy Bird game from beginning to end. Participants will use Constructs 3, a visual coding platform that teaches the basics and structures of programming and game design. Computer skills are needed (this includes good keyboard and mouse skills). Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day.

Have a whale of a time fishing for facts and fun! We will use hands-on activities, experiments, websites, videos, and books to learn all about the oceans and the animal that call it home. You do not need to sign up for both classes or attend Part 1 to attend Part 2. Part 1: July 22-25 We will learn about the water cycle, tides, tide pools, whales, and a few of the gentler giants of the seas (sea horse, manatees and jelly fish). Do you like craft projects? We will complete one for each of the animals we study. They are sure to make you dance in your Flippers! Come dive into the sea of knowledge and have fun learning with Ocean Adventures! Part 2: August 5-8 We will learn about sharks, the animal life in the Arctic and the Antarctic (there may be a special cold treat this day), sea turtles, creatures of the deep sea and ocean conservation.

New and classic recreational games of skill that adults will say to “take outside.” Kick the Can, Croquette, Corn Hole, Disc Golf, Badminton, Bocce Ball, Ga Ga Ball, and whatever else we can squeeze in before the Yard Game Olympics on the final day.

Grab your friends and family and gather to create a beautiful barn quilt pattern on 24” x 24” treated plywood. These are perfect to hang outdoors on your home, barn, or fence. Choose your own design from a variety of patterns and get creative by selecting your own color palette.

One of the best times of the year to photograph flowers is the month of August. There are so many different subjects to choose from, and the colors can be so vibrant. The fun part is that there are so many interesting ways to photograph flowers. We can take a wide landscape approach, isolate a small set of flowers, capture close-ups, capture motions, use flowers as an accent for another subject and so much more. The possibilities are endless. This class is for all levels of photographer, and levels of equipment. Yes, even cell phones can be used to capture great images of flowers. Meeting location will be sent upon registration.

Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. The LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Builder class allows participants to explore different concepts in robotics. Possible models may include scuba diver, clown fish, bathyscope, sea gulls, submarines, and more. Participants will build LEGO® models featuring working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and a LEGO® USB Robotics Hub. Participants will work in pairs.

Build and code space rovers and scout to Mars, the moon, and other extraterrestrial environments. Also, create a dragster and volcano alarm to learn basic computer programming while having fun.

Do you want to rock and roll all night, and party every day? Well then this is the camp for you. Participants will get the chance to try their voice or hand at a variety of instruments including the electric guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums, with the goal of learning a full song or two to perform by the end of the week. Prior musical experience is welcome but not required, we will keep it simple and fun. Glitter glam makeup and high heeled army boots are optional.

Please do not register online -this information is listed here for your information only. Just show up at the park. When: Thursday, August 1 from 5:30-6:15 pm Price: $5/cash payable to the instructor when you arrive. Learn to Salsa dance. Then, practice your Salsa dance skills afterwards at 7 pm at the Salsa del Soul performance as part of our Music on the Lake - It’s Golden event.

Diabesity is a condition in which too much belly fat leads a person to symptoms ranging from mild blood sugar imbalance to full blown diabetes. Whether you have a little extra weight around the middle, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, the root of all these conditions is the same - problems with our diet, lifestyle, and exposure to environmental toxins. Most treatments focus on the downstream symptoms (elevated levels of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides) and never get to why your levels are too high and how to change it. the good news is all of this can be reversed. Learn how to work with your doctor to help restore your body to health. Please provide email information so a Zoom link and handout can be emailed prior to class date.

Sewing is not only a lifelong skill, but you can use it to make all kinds of cool things. Make or fix your own clothes. Create a purse, a pillow, a blanket, or even a costume. Gain skills and confidence learning simple projects with patterns. With practice, start designing your own projects. This is an open-ended studio format with guided instruction.

Skyhawks Beginning Golf is the recommended entry-level golf program. The unique, games-based play program and modified learning equipment make it easier for kids to hit the ball and experience early success. Putting, chipping, pitching and full swings are all taught through games, simple repetitive motions, and learning rhymes that make is easy for young kids to remember and repeat. Specially designed, age-appropriate golf equipment is provided. Please bring sunscreen, tennis shoes, a snack and filled water bottle.

This program teaches young athletes the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the home team! Each participant will learn cheers, proper hand/body movements and jumping techniques. There is no stunting, just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns important life skills such as teamwork, leadership and more. The program concludes with a final cheer performance that parents are welcome to watch.

Children of all abilities are welcome, including those who may have special needs. Mental health practitioners will lead participants through instruction covering basic coping skills, emotional regulation, and emotional identification. We have arranged the short classes to take place in advance of our summer camps to review or learn techniques to best navigate social settings, group activities, and guided instruction in our various summer camps. All participants must complete a consent form that will be sent to the email used for registration.

Learn and play some of the latest multi-player tabletop strategy games. These include card games and board games. Introduce yourself to deck building, worker placement, and cooperative games. Participants will have some choice of what they want to learn and play, from Settlers of Catan to Exploding Kittens. We have lots of options. We can always take a break each day and incorporate games with physical activity as needed.

Have fun learning and playing some of the best strategy games for two or more players. This is a great time to figure out how cards and other game mechanics work. Some games are abstract, and others have characters. You’d be surprised how easily younger elementary children want to be challenged with some cool new games (and the classics too). We will also learn how to win, lose, and resolve disagreements while playing.

Have fun learning and playing some of the best strategy games for 2 or more players. We will begin by introducing 2 player strategy games such as chess, and move into multiplayer strategy games such as Sushi Go and Machi Koro. Some games are abstract and others have characters. You'd be surprised how easily elementary-aged children will be challenged with some cool new games (and classics too). We will also learn how to win, lose and resolve disagreements while playing. Please bring a nut free snack and beverage.