August 2012 Track Times

Track times are the recreational activities offered at NEXT that you get to pick! 

$10/per hour

Paradigm Players is partnering with NEXT to offer a drama track, designed to be fun for the students while teaching them acting techniques. But more importantly, they are designed to increase the student’s confidence, their ability to work with and trust in others, promote good posture, full body control and provide invaluable experience in public speaking. In short, Paradigm Players assists your child with the skills and experience necessary to succeed, not only in drama but in life.

Studies have shown that children who are involved in the performing arts have higher levels of academic performance and self-esteem. The performing arts allow them to express their thoughts and feelings as well as fostering creativity and developing their ability to solve complex problems.

Separate track time offered for Middle School and Elementary students.

  

$10/per hour

LEGO Robotics: Use LEGO bricks to build a robot, monster truck, ferris wheel, alligator, or electric guitar.  Then learn how to make it work with a powerful drag-and-drop computer programming language.    LEGO Robotics is taught by Brooke Gilliam, certified LEGO Robotics Specialist.   

 Separate track time offered for Middle School and Elementary students.

 

$10/per hour

We will offer a knitting track for elementary and middle schoolers. No experience or skill required. Students will start with a simple scarf and then will be given several project options to work on. All supplies will be provided! 

Separate track time offered for Middle School and Elementary students.

 

Introduction to the Studio Arts Experience

Instructor: 
Sarah Medsker
BFA, Sculpture
BS, Arts Education

$20/per hour (outside of program fees)

 In this course, students will experience one on one classical training in the fine arts, tailored to their skill level and interests. Mediums include painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and clay.

 

 

$12/per 30 minutes

In Beginning Piano students learn how to play the piano and read music from the printed page along with developing proper piano technique.  One-on-one 30 minute instruction and students are guaranteed success if they practice a minimum of 20 minutes per day.  

 

 

 

The Hang Time option will be just for Middle Schoolers. Tutors will be on hand if extra help is needed, but students will also get the chance to just hang out and play some air hockey, ping pong, make a craft, or play board games. This track will be led by fun leaders that help kids build relationships with each other. 

This track time is offered only for middle schoolers.