STEM FUNdamentals with Legos 

Mondays, 3:30-5:00 PM, grades K-6 

January 27th - March 9th, 2020

6 sessions, no class on 2/17

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as Catapults, Pneumatic Cranes, Arch Bridges, and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas with the guidance of a Play-Well instructor.

$140

play-well.org

Mixed Media Art 

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM, grades K-6

January 21st - March 10th, 2020

8 sessions, includes a $25 materials fee.

In this class, students will explore how to create art in a variety of mediums. Students will have the chance to experiment with mediums such as spray paint, acrylic, collage, and more! This class is a great introduction to different forms of art production and will allow students to be creative, think outside the box, and create artwork inspired by their own interests! Artwork created throughout the class will be exhibited in an art show at the end of the trimester. 

$185

melissauroff.com

Chess I: Beginner Level 

Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15 PM, grades K-6

January 22nd - March 11th, 2020

8 sessions, includes a $10 materials fee.

This class is designed for players of all ages who are brand-new to the game or have basic knowledge of the the game, pieces, and their possible moves. Tom emphasizes the fundamental rules of play, basic tactics and strategies, problem-solving, teamwork, sportsmanship, and the importance of playing informal games with family and friends. This is the beginner level course at Peregrine, but we also offer an intermediate-advanced level class. Please contact Tom at if you would like to discuss the proper placement for your student. Students receive additional materials (books and strategy guides) at the end of the course!

$140

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CHess II: Intermediate-Advanced

Thursdays, 3:15-4:15 PM, grades K-6

January 23rd - March 12th, 2020

8 sessions, includes a $10 materials fee.

This class is designed for players of all ages who have mastered the basics of the game. Tom emphasizes the fundamental rules of play, basic tactics and strategies, problem solving, teamwork, sportsmanship, and the importance of playing informal games with family and friends. Please contact Tom at if you would like to discuss the proper placement for your student. Students receive additional materials (books and strategy guides) at the end of the course!

$140

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Cooking with the seasons: winter

Fridays, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, grades K-6

January 24th - March 13th, 2020

8 sessions, includes a $40 materials fee.

Let’s explore the wonderful world of winter produce! Each week students will explore a different fruit or vegetable. We will taste it both raw and cooked and then use it in a few recipes. Through these recipes, we will learn new skills: how to weigh and measure ingredients correctly, proper knife techniques using practice knives, how to make bread dough, jam, soup and more. Students will work together on the recipes, try all the dishes we prepare and sometimes bring home some treats to share. Each week, students will come home with copies of the recipes to share with their families and new skills to help out at meal time.

$210

lildoyliecooks.com

Making Movies: A Short Film Class

Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00 PM, grades 3-6

January 21st - March 10th, 2020

8 sessions.

This class is a partnership between Davis Media Access, a Davis based non-profit specializing in making media content and production accessible to the community, and Peregrine School. Instructor Alex from DMA will provide an introductory class to video production, including camera skills, script and storyboarding production, set cooperation, and post-production. 

$185

davismedia.org

Sculpture 

Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM, grades K-6

January 22nd - March 11th, 2020

8 sessions, includes a $25 materials fee.

Students will learn to create art by using everyday objects. They will be encouraged to think outside of the box, to look at everyday objects in new ways, and to get out of their comfort zone. Students will learn the basics of collage and assemblage, explore artwork throughout different lenses, create a found object sculpture, a sculpture from vegetables, and more! Artwork created throughout the class will be exhibited in an art show at the end of the trimester. 

$185

melissauroff.com

Cooking with the seasons: winter Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 PM, grades K-2

January 21st - March 10th, 2020

8 sessions, includes a $40 materials fee.

Let’s explore the wonderful world of winter produce! Each week students will explore a different fruit or vegetable. We will taste it both raw and cooked and then use it in a few recipes. Through these recipes, we will learn new skills: how to weigh and measure ingredients correctly, proper knife techniques using practice knives, how to make bread dough, jam, soup and more. Students will work together on the recipes, try all the dishes we prepare and sometimes bring home some treats to share. Each week, students will come home with copies of the recipes to share with their families and new skills to help out at meal time.

$210

lildoyliecooks.com

Acrylic Painting Techniques

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, grades K-6

January 23rd - March 12th, 2020

8 sessions, includes a $25 material fee.

Over this eight-week course, students will learn acrylic painting techniques through producing an 11" x 14" work on a canvas with artist-grade acrylics. All pieces will have painted edges on the finished product to allow for displaying the artwork without a frame. Students will improve their fine motor skills, learn how to use different brushes and strokes, how to choose colors according to desired texture, and attention to detail. Students can take their artwork home when they complete it!

$200

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Clay

CraftinG

Fridays, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, grades K-6

January 24th - March 13th, 2020

8 sessions, includes a $15 materials fee.

Students will hand-make their own colorful projects from plants to animals and anything they can imagine in-between through guided lessons supplemented by their own innovative ideas. Sculptures develop fine motor skills and attention to detail, as well as allowing students to develop their own creations. Sculptures are made of air-dry clay, mimicking Dough sculpture making. Finished projects are light, foam-like figures set on a base so they can be displayed. Multiple sculptures will be produced over the eight-week course, each one teaching new skills and techniques. All projects can be taken home by the students when completed. 

$200

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