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Intro to Foreign
This course introduces the student (all ages welcome) to commonly used phrases and words, especially greetings, in over seventy languages. Special emphasis will be on the more commonly used languages in this area such as Spanish, Indian and Korean. Many languages from Europe, Asia and African will be covered. The object of this course is to teach the existing members of our community to positively interact and welcome our newest members. The meaningful but simple approach enables the student to review these languages while exercising on a tread mill or stationary bike, or simply at your leisure. It is an ideal course for anyone coming into contact with people from foreign countries such as teachers, administrators, health care providers, sales people, travel agents and world travelers. Many students, especially those majoring in international business, education, health and nursing professions would enhance their resumes and thereby greatly increase their career/employment opportunities by learning the material in this course. It is also suggested that you take the course with a spouse or friend. The class will meet in the Community Center. Dr. Ralph Carrozza, who designed and developed the program, will instruct the class.
Babysitter Training: This course offered in conjunction with the American Red Cross will teach teenagers (ages 11-16) the responsibilities and qualities needed to be a good babysitter and what to expect from the person who hires you. Participants will be taught how to best respond to an emergency situation, how to prevent accidents before they occur, how to play with and supervise children of different ages, how to select safe toys and games, how to diaper and dress infants, and much more. Each student completing the program will receive a babysitter handbook and certificate. Training will be conducted at the Gauntlett Community Center. Please bring a brown bag lunch to class.
Bridge for Kids: The purpose for this program is to introduce teens (ages 12-16) to the game if Duplicate Bridge. A game with many broad benefits, Bridge improves memory, concentration, teamwork and social skills. It also helps develop logic and analytical skills. It is a game that can be learned and played at an early age and will provide a lifetime of fun and camaraderie. Classes will meet at the Gauntlett Community Center under the direction of local resident and Bridge player John Pino. Curriculum provided by the American Contract Bridge League (www.youth4bridge.org). No prior experience necessary.
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Driver Education: Fully accredited Driver Education course (classroom only), conducted in partnership with the Defensive Driving Academy in Broomall, will be held at the Community Center on Tuesday evenings beginning February 28, 2012. Minimum age for the classroom work is 15. Must attend eight classes to complete program and receive certificate.
SAT Practice Test: Kaplan College Prep Programs Attention High School Students! Take a SAT Practice Test at the Gauntlett Community Center on Sunday, February 12 beginning at 12:00pm. The exam will be proctored like an actual test, but your score won't go on record. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator. Parents and students are also invited to attend a follow-up session on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:30pm to receive and review the practice test results. Pre-registration is required.
SAT Prep Course (New SAT): This course will give High School students an introduction to perhaps the most important test they will ever take, the SAT. Students will find the course entertaining, educational, and interesting. The format of the verbal section of the SAT will be uniquely presented through science, social studies, entertainment and sports information. Strategies for successfully taking the SAT will also be taught. In addition, vocabulary will be developed using clever tips to learn over 200 words that commonly appear on the test. Some SAT math preparation will also be covered. The instructor, Dr. Joseph Lafferty, is an experienced teacher who has taught several SAT courses and has written books on SAT preparation. Copies of SAT books for each student will be available via download (web address distributed at first class). The course will be held at the Community Center.
Razzle Dazzle Robotics: Participants (ages 8-11) will use legos to create real world robots that interact with a computer programming language designed for them. Sensors attached to the robots will tell the program what to do to direct the on-screen action. For example, make a magic wand and with one shake of the wand amazing things happen in the computer, or build a robot puppet that makes an animal dance on the screen. This special course uses the most innovative tools available to control what happens on the computer. The program will take place at the Gauntlett Community Center and will be presented by Computer Explorers.
Create Your Own Video Games: Children (working in very small groups) will have fun and success as they creatively design, build, and edit their very own video games from scratch. What action will take place? What are the objectives and outcomes? What characters will be designed and created? Participants will feel a sense of power as the characters do what they want them to do. This unique after school program, offered in partnership with Computer Explorers, is open to children ages 8 to 11. The program will take place at the Gauntlett Community Center.
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