After School Classes

With after-school enrichment at the J, kids in kindergarten through grade 6 can learn a wonderful mix of things, from cooking to dancing, painting to robotics. Come make new friends, try a new art class or even get homework help from our tutoring club. For more information about these classes, contact SJCC Enrichment Coordinator Jamie Stults at JamieS@sjcc.org.

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Mercer Island Classes

New! Art From Two Directions: The Building Blocks and Storytelling of Visual Art
K-6th grade
Mondays, September 13-December 13
4-5 p.m.
$175 for SJCC members; $217 for non-members
$119 for SJCC members in Kidstown
Instructors: Chris and Roz Ray
Spend a few weeks with Roz learning how to use art to tell the story. Then spend a few more weeks with Chris learning how to draw what you see, how to use materials and get your questions answered. Then spend some time with both teachers working on a longer creative project, tapping into your imagination and using professional artistic techniques to build a great final piece.

New! Ballet and Theatre Jazz Dance
K-6th grade
Thursdays, September 16-December 16
4-5 p.m.
$138 for SJCC members; $171 for non-members
$94 for members in Kidstown
Instructor: Jamie Stults
Children will experience the foundations of ballet for beautiful lines and strength in their dancing but we won’t stop there. Jazz technique will prepare the dancers with their eyes on the musical theatre stage while also bringing in the fun of popular music and dance steps, with a few classics thrown in for good measure. The Charleston, anyone? And since it’s Jamie teaching, of course there will still be activities that let children create their own fabulous dances.

Kosher Kung Fu
Presented by Macabee Martial Arts with LivingJudaism
2nd grade and older
Mondays, Wednesdays, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Ages 7 and up
Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. no class Sept 22, 29 Ages 13 and up
Sundays, noon-1 p.m. All ages
September 13-December 19
$360 for SJCC members; $390 for non-members; prices are for two classes per week.
Shaolin White Dragon Kung Fu Pai Lum Chuan Po
This is the authentic family style of the late Grand Master Daniel K. Dai. The emphasis is on hard training with strong body balance. We concentrate on making the student strong enough so he or she is able to break through anything with his body first, and then his fist. Stance training is first, then postures, and finally technique. There are no shortcuts. We build the warrior from the ground up. Inner strength training begins at the very first class, teaching the importance of a strong mental discipline through the practice of respect for others, good manners, good conduct and leadership skills. Stand like a mountain, move like the wind, be as quiet as a forest, and be as fierce as fire!

Robotics Club
1st-6th grade
Tuesdays, September 14-December 14
4-6 p.m.
$210
Learn to build and use robots, from learning basic principles to constructing fully autonomous robots and completing design challenges from the first Lego League competition. Using curriculum designed at Carnegie Mellon University, this class will appeal to those who like to build, design and program.
To register contact David Zook, dzook@isomedia.com or 425-765-8886

A World of Flavor
K - 6th grade
Wednesday, September 15-December 15
4-5 p.m.
$175 for SJCC members; $217 for non-members
$119 for SJCC members in Kidstown
Instructor: Joe Johnson 
For the older explorer, a more in depth adventure in the kitchen. Taste the same exciting world foods with more advanced culinary technique in a safe, creative environment. For the fall we travel to Israel, the Middle East and Northern Africa.

 

 

 

 

Tutoring Club
K-6th Grade
Mondays and Wednesdays
4-6 p.m.
Instructor: David Zook
Tutoring Club offers individualized instruction with tutors through our exclusive TutorAid programs for math, reading, writing, study skills, and more.
-proven success in school
-increased confidence and self-esteem
-help throughout the school year
-free conferencing to discuss performance
-family discounts available
-no long-term contract
-guaranteed to succeed

To register contact David Zook, dzook@isomedia.com.

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Seattle Classes 

Discovery Art Studio

K-2nd grade
Wednesdays, September 15-December 15
4-5 p.m.
$175 for SJCC members; $217 for non-members
$119 for SJCC members in Kidstown
Instructor: Sally Brucker
Popular summer camp teacher Sally Brucker will join us during the school year to help children explore the techniques of art such as cutting, pasting, shapes, lines, texture, and color with an emphasis on developing early visual literacy. Sally will lead a variety of activities including collage, sculpture, drawing, and painting.

Edible Art 2
Tuesdays, September 14-December 14
K-6th grade
 4-5 p.m.
$175 for SJCC members; $217 for non-members
$119 for SJCC members in Kidstown

It’s food, it’s sculpture, it’s delicious! Who knew sugar cubes and marshmallows could be so sturdy? Join us as we get inventive with everyday items in the kitchen. We’ll make everything from wiggly creations with Jell-O to mini landscapes with chocolate dirt, broccoli trees and carrot creatures.