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SPECIAL INTERESTS PART TWO 140 REGISTER ONLINE: mycary.org STEM Kids' Tech Korner (age 3–5) In this enrichment program, your child will be introduced to a variety of technology tools. Our program reinforces basic academics in addition to helping the children develop a beginning literacy in coding and STEM concepts. CUBETTO CODING ROBOT Cubetto is a friendly, wooden robot that teaches young children the beginning concepts of coding without the use of screens! Tue Jan 7–28 1:30–2:15 p.m. 002400 Tue Jan 7–28 2:30–3:15 p.m. 002406 Location: The Hive Instructor: Kids' Tech Korner Fees: $55(R) $75(N) (4 classes) KIBO CODING ROBOT KIBO, a quirky robot developed by the creators of Scratch Jr., uses wooden blocks uses to build algorithms and a barcode scanner to communicate the algorithm to KIBO Children will see their algorithm come to life! Tue Feb 11–Mar 3 1:30–2:15 p.m. 002401 Tue Feb 11–Mar 3 2:30–3:15 p.m. 002408 Location: The Hive Instructor: Kids' Tech Korner Fees: $55(R) $75(N) (4 classes) KUBO CODING ROBOT Your child will build algorithms that tell our robot, KUBO, what path to take. Children will explore activity maps with KUBO all the while learning principles of coding. Tue Mar 10–31 1:30–2:15 p.m. 002402 Tue Mar 10–31 2:30–3:15 p.m. 002409 Location: The Hive Instructor: Kids' Tech Korner Fees: $55(R) $75(N) (4 classes) SCRATCH JR. PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE Your little programmer will create their own interactive stories and games using graphical programming block. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively. Tue Apr 21–May 12 1:30–2:15 p.m. 002403 Tue Apr 21–May 12 2:30–3:15 p.m. 002410 Location: The Hive Instructor: Kids' Tech Korner Fees: $55(R) $75(N) (4 classes) General Global Tales & Treats (age 2½-5 w/caregiver) It's a small world after all! You and your child will enjoy fun activities, colorful stories, and tasty treats from around the world. Each month features a new culture-—one month may find us exploring ancient Egypt while another takes us to the shores of Ireland! TAKE A TRIP TO CHINA Tue Feb 18 10:30–11:15 a.m. 000544 LUCK OF THE IRISH Tue Mar 17 10:30–11:15 a.m. 000546 PASSAGE TO THE PYRAMIDS Tue Apr 21 10:30–11:15 a.m. 000549 A VISIT TO ISRAEL Tue May 19 10:30–11:15 a.m. 000547 Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Page-Walker Staff Fees: $2(R) $3(N) (1 class) Breakfast with Belle (age 3–6) Encourage your preschooler to dress up as your favorite princess or prince and join us for a morning of fun with Belle. Watch as your little beast turns into Royalty as they dance, make a craft and enjoy a breakfast tea party with one of Disney's sweethearts! Mon Feb 17 10–11 a.m. 002259 Mon Mar 9 10–11 a.m. 002260 Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Maggie Witter Fees: $18(R) $23(N) (1 class)