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In this program, players will be introduced to the art of improv comedy through short form games and exercises that are designed to make you think on your feet, collaborate with others and follow the fun, all while practicing the fundamentals of improvisation! No prior improv, acting or theater experience necessary. Improv is for everyone! Why is improv good for kids? Aside from being a team based activity that is rooted in the fundamental human skills of active listening, collaboration, using your imagination and having fun, improv has been proven to increase divergent thinking and creativity in children!

Join the Rye Brook Chess Club and dive into the exciting world of strategy, critical thinking, and fun! This program is perfect for players of all levels, from beginners learning the basics to experienced players sharpening their skills. Participants will explore the fundamentals of chess, learn strategies to outwit their opponents, and engage in friendly matches to build confidence and sportsmanship. Led by experienced instructor Brian Wolff the Chess Club fosters a supportive environment that encourages problem-solving, patience, and teamwork. Whether you're looking to improve your game, just have fun, or compete in tournaments, this Chess Club is the perfect way to end your school day!

This class is focused on learning the fundamentals and rules of the game to build a good foundation for the children. We will work on skills such as throwing, catching, playing defense, some simple strategies that are essential for playing football. Our coaches will lead the children in drills, to build up their skill level and we will play games at the end of class to reinforce their skills. We will also implement our S.T.E.M in Sport curriculum into the class. Most importantly we will emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship and fun.

Lights…Camera…Action! Students’ dreams of having their favourite LEGO® characters come to life become a reality in this movie making class. Using stop- action animation and digital post-production editing, students produce Brickfilms much like the ones viewed on YouTube. Students learn about developing creative storytelling techniques, incorporating visual and audio effects, and teamwork. This is a fun course to take with a friend.

Your little bakers will learn to decorate in a create way a variety of different sweets and learn how to sell them too. We will work with ingredients such as chocolate, fresh fruit, buttercream & fondant in order to decorate cake pops, cupcakes and make fun beverages. They will also explore entrepreneurship by learning to put together their first sweet shop stand and a business plan to market and sell their fun sweet products.

Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. You will probe the science of tracking as you stamp out scenarios and uncover codes in this session. Some of the weekly topics in this session include: Crime Lab, Cracking the Case, The Science of Security, Agent Undercover, Sleuths on the Scene, Funky Forensics, Spy Academy, Junior Detectives, Discover Detection and Whodunit?