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Fun with Things That Fly
STEM

Ready, set, takeoff! From paper airplanes to rockets, we’ll make all sorts of flying inventions while exploring aerodynamics and how things move through the air. Make, test, and reinvent catapults, kites, parachutes, and more, as we explore the laws of physics and the forces that keep objects afloat. This class will be just “plane” fun!

Minecraft Science: Biodiversity
STEM

Use the incredible scope of Minecraft to dig into the world we live in. We'll focus on biodiversity, or the variety of life on earth at all levels. By building and experimenting with particular habitats or ecosystems, our discussions will open your eyes to the essential processes that dictate our lives. Students new to Minecraft are welcome.

Heroes Academy®: Dungeons & Dragons
Fantasy & Games

Become an adventurer in a fantasy world filled with magical beasts! Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is an interactive storytelling game where you create a character and test its might in an original tale. Practice a variety of skills including improvisation, critical thinking, math, and public speaking. We will use physical tools like books, battle maps, and figures as well as digital ones such as an online library of D&D books and a character creation app to keep the story flowing smoothly. We discourage students from creating characters before the first day of class. Instructors and students will collaborate to determine what kind of story that they will create. In the past, students who arrived with a character in hand have been disappointed if their character doesn't fit the group decision.

Splat!
STEM

Splat! is where science and art meet. We will create and design colorful projects while learning science concepts. Construct a kinetic motion-based marble painting, create colorful kaleidoscopes, and use chromatography to find hidden colors. Experiment with primary and secondary colors while growing polymers and create a shimmering undersea scene.

Heroes Academy®: An Introduction to LARP Games
Fantasy & Games

This Live Action Role Play (LARP) games class is an introduction to LARPing and is perfect for beginners and casual players. Each week you will be led through tournaments and mock combat challenges using padded foam props. These games encourage critical thinking skills in addition to being a fun way to exercise. Prior experience is not required, nor are costumes or characters, so it’s easy to jump right in and give LARPing a try. LARP Adventure Program’s Heroes Academy® is a combination of theater, martial arts, and costume/prop/stage design. We combine these arts with critical thinking, creative problem solving, and community leadership skills. For more information about our curriculum please visit our website: https://www.larpadventureprogram.com/curriculum

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