Parents/Guardians must escort the student to and from the class. For safety and security reasons, please do not allow children to roam the campus unaccompanied. Parents/Guardians, siblings or other family members are asked to remain outside the classroom in order to decrease distractions and interruptions and to maximize the Kid’s College experience during class time.
Babysitting Workshop (Ages 11 and up)
Be prepared for an emergency. In this class you will learn childcare, drowning prevention, fire safety, bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, personal safety, child development, cooking safety, poison awareness, and CPR. Students who pass the class will receive a certificate of completion. A half hour will be set aside for lunch. Please bring a sack lunch.
Cost $39 V. Russell
Saturday (1 session) 3/1
9:00 am - 3:30 pm NC 500 0768
Mad Science
The Mad Science Group® is the world’s leading fun science provider that delivers exciting, hands-on and educational science experiences! www.madscience.org.
Space & Rockets
These are the voyages of young inquiring minds on a quest ot discover Space. Take an exciting look at planets, moons, comets and the stars... to boldly go where bright young minds love to go. Students will build their very own model rocket... A great way to investigate space, flight and aerodynamics!
Cost $39 Mad Science Instructor
Saturday (1 session) 2/9
9:00 am – 12:00 pm NC 500 0832
*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*
Radical Robots
Learn how the magic of technology and robots are used to make our lives easier. You'll experiment with robots that can do extraordinary tasks such as infrared-guided robots, robotic arms, and even soccer-playing robots. Build your very own robotic "hand" to take home in this workshop.
Cost $39 Mad Science Instructor
Saturday (1 session) 3/29
9:00 am – 12:00 pm NC 500 0834
Magic Mud & Crystals
Explore the wonderful world of science! Learn how matter changes physically and chemically to create something entirely different. We'll work with magic mud, soda pop and crystal gardens in this fun and funky science education workshop.
Cost $39 Mad Science Instructor
Saturday (1 session) 4/26
9:00 am – 12:00 pm NC 500 0833
Taekwondo for Youths (7-16)
Taekwondo is composed of fundamental movements, patterns, sparring, and self defense techniques. Classes are designed to promote health, fitness, and personal development. This traditional Taekwondo is taught using modern fitness principals. Each belt rank, from beginning white belt to advanced black belt is taught using an established written curriculum, specific to that belt.
Cost $49 M. Richardson
Mon/Wed (16 sessions) 1/14 – 3/5
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm NC 500 0827
Cost $49 M. Richardson
Mon/Wed (16 sessions) 3/17 – 5/7
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm NC 500 0854
Spanish for Kids (Ages 7-11)
Learn vocabulary, phrases and basic grammar of the Spanish language. Students will be able to communicate in basic Spanish at the end of the course. The teacher is a Native speaker who will help the student to master the vocabulary as well as the accent. Classes will not be held on Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no classes held the week of Nov. 20 through Nov. 25. Classes will resume as scheduled Dec. 2.
Cost $49 H. Morales
Saturday (6 sessions) 2/2 – 3/8
9:00 am – 10:00 am NC 500 0825
Cost $49 H. Morales
Saturday (6 sessions) 3/22 – 4/26
9:00 am – 10:00 am NC 500 0772
Spanish for Kids II (Ages 8-12)
Increase your knowledge, building on the foundation acquired from Spanish Basics for Kids.
Cost $49 H. Morales
Saturday (6 sessions) 2/2 – 3/8
10:15 am – 11:15 pm NC 500 0773
Cost $49 H. Morales
Saturday (6 sessions) 3/22 – 4/26
10:15 am – 11:15 pm NC 500 0774
*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
“…Because music is art, and art is about communication, and sharing a part of yourself with someone else. And all children should learn how to share." -From the Article Music's Many Benefits, written by Regina Nixon, Executive Director, Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Beginning Piano/Keyboard
Bring your own keyboard and start learning about the joys of making your own music. Basic musical skills will be taught such as proper hand positions, posture, note reading, and technique. Students will learn how to play popular age appropriate songs step by step. Keyboards should have full size and weighted keys. Keyboard Stand and Sustain Pedal preferred. Please call 602-353-9900 with questions. Supply fee is included in the cost of the class. No prior experience required. Notebook and pencil suggested. Classes taught by Phoenix Conservatory of Music instructors. No class 2/18 & 3/10.The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.
Cost $96 PCM Faculty
Monday (8 sessions) 2/11 – 4/14
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm NC 500 0524
Beginning Youth Guitar (Ages 8-14)
Bring your own guitar and start learning about the joys of making your own music. Basic musical skills will be taught such as proper hand positions, basic theory and popular songs. No prior experience required. Notebook and pencil suggested. Classes taught by Phoenix Conservatory of Music instructors. No class 2/18 & 3/10.The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.
Cost $96 PCM Faculty
Monday (8 sessions) 2/11 – 4/14
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm NC 500 0828
Intermediate Youth Guitar (Ages 8-14)
Bring your own guitar and continue learning about the joys of making your own music. More advanced musical skills will be taught such as proper hand positions for chords, posture, note reading, finger picking or classical technique as well as pick technique. Basic fret board theory will be explored and students will learn how to play popular age appropriate solo and ensemble songs step by step. Supply fee is included in the cost of the class. Previous guitar experience (Beginning Youth Guitar) necessary. Notebook and pencil suggested. No class 2/18 & 3/10.The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.
Cost $96 PCM Faculty
Monday (8 sessions) 2/11 – 4/14
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm NC 500 0509
Beginning Violin (Ages 8-14)
Students will learn basic violin technique while participating in fun songs and games on the violin. Each student will need an appropriate sized violin. (Violins may be rented or purchased from a number of local music dealers). No prior experience required. Classes taught by Phoenix Conservatory of Music instructors. No class 2/18 & 3/10.The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.
Cost $96 PCM Faculty
Monday (8 sessions) 2/11 – 4/14
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm NC 500 0829
Super Singing (Ages 8-14)
Attention: Calling all singers! Do you want to be an “idol”- like on American Idol? This is a fun method of learning to sing well including posture, breath support, pitch accuracy, projection, focusing sound and developing mental concepts. Discover the mysteries of vocal improvisation. Learn song preparation and performing/audience skills. Master the art of presenting yourself well. Students will have an opportunity to sing in an ensemble setting and as a soloist. Students will positively examine and critique their performance in a way that will allow them to grow and develop artistically. No prior experience required. Notebook and pencil suggested. Classes taught by Phoenix Conservatory of Music instructors. No class 2/18 & 3/10.The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.
Cost $96 PCM Faculty
Monday (8 sessions) 2/11 – 4/14
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm NC 500 0830
*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*
Growing Young Musicians: (Ages 5-8)
As growing young musicians, each child will learn about playing instruments in every musical family! Hands on interactive music discovery program for young musicians. Students explore real instruments in the PCM petting zoo; learn the basics of reading music, different instruments and the basic technique of playing those instruments while playing music games and developing basic musical competency. A great program for veterans of Music Time! No prior experience required. Classes taught by Phoenix Conservatory of Music instructors. No class 2/18 & 3/10.The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.
Cost $96 PCM Faculty
Monday (8 sessions) 2/11 – 4/14
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm NC 500 0831
Parent/Tot Music Time (Ages 6 months - 4 years with Parents or primary care givers)
A fun and interactive way for families to bring music into their home. Helps develop musical competency in young children and their caregivers. Each child and caregiver duo will learn how to play together in ways that will enhance their childs musical and general development. Learn new songs and games and play music on child friendly instruments. One child per caregiver. PCM Faculty have had special training with The Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, N.J. and the Stratford Career Institute. Class size limited to 15 caregiver/child teams. No prior experience required. PCM Early Childhood Programs Researched and developed by Regina Nixon and Bonnie Lou Olander. No class 2/18 & 3/10.The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.
Cost $96 PCM Faculty
Monday (8 sessions) 2/11 – 4/14
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm NC 500 0517
