Pinckney Community Education

Please note: The brochure should read Tuesday, July 15, for Wacky Reactions. Nutty Scientists: Summer Fun! Students registered for Pirate Camp can choose to attend Nutty Scientists for $29 per session Nutty Scientist's Wacky Reaction Factory: From mixing magic potions and powerful polymers to the oh so popular SLIME, this full-day camp is all about becoming a junior chemist! We will make things bubble, grow, fizz, change color and more. We will discuss chemical versus physical changes, talk about different elements and learn about how we use chemistry in everyday life. Nutty Maker Lab: Spend your day in ST(E)M, with an extra emphasis on (E)NGINEERING! Our junior engineers will discuss and build many inventions and contraptions, plus take a close look at construction and tools! We will learn about simple machines, strong shapes and some forces of physics. It is never too early to spark your child's curiosity and interest in science. 3,2,1... Rockets: Students will design and build--then launch--their very own rockets! Students will learn about forces, pressure and aerodynamics, and will launch their own rockets powered only by water and air! Instructor: Ana Samaniego-Wright from Nutty Scientists

Parents: Please consider child's swim skills, confidence and maturity when selecting the swim class. A parent must be in the water with the child for the Aqua Tot classes. Aqua Tots 1 (Parent must be in the water): This class is about bonding with the parents as they provide support and guidance at all times. Children are still developing strength and coordination while exploring the water. We play games and sing songs as parents learn how to hold their children and move them through the water. Aqua Tots 2 (Parent must be in the water): For those ready to explore swimming more independently with parental guidance. Children will develop core strength, begin learning coordination of strokes and kicks while using noodles and equipment for support. Level 1 (Basic Water Skills): Child must be comfortable in the water without a parent. Class includes introduction to the water environment, blowing bubbles/putting face in the water, front/back kicks, arm scoops, water submersion, and water safety. This class is designed to teach independent swimming. Level 1B: Child must be comfortable in the water without a parent. For children who have completed Level 1 but still require basic instruction. Level 2 (Stroke Development): Child must have prior swim instruction, basic water skills and must be able to swim independently. Development of front/back strokes, rhythmic breathing, flipping front to back/back to front, breaststroke pull, and underwater exploration. Level 3 (Stroke Improvement): Child must have passed Level 2 class (or have instructor approval) and must be able to swim the length of the pool. Continued stroke improvement on front/back, breaststroke basics, introduction to butterfly, diving and treading water. This class works on endurance.