Oak Park YMCA, 900 Long Blvd, Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: 517-699-YMCA (9622) and ask for Val Finney (teacher and Aquatics Director) to set up a class
Cost: $25 Member, $35 Community Participants

If you have any questions about the class, feel free to ask Patti HappyMato2@aol.com

These classes are FREE! RSVPs are appreciated so Victoria/Nature Zoo will know how many students to plan for. These classes are generally considered for 1st graders and up, although for families with younger children they are usually welcome to participate with adult help if they are able.

Victoria victoria.sluder@metroparks.com
Phone at Belle Isle Nature Zoo 313-852-4056

Normally Victoria holds classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, starting at 1:00. However there will only be ONE class in February.

Please pre-register for programs. For additional information or to register, please contact the Nature Zoo at 313-852-4056. Metropark interpreters offer these programs at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, operated by the Detroit Zoological Society.

• January 08, 2009, 1:00pm, Animal Talk. “Just for Homeschoolers – Say What?” Thursday, January 8, Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Explore the many ways animals get their point across. Pre-registration required.
• January 22, 2009, 1:00pm, Symbiosis and Sharing. “Just for Homeschoolers – Stone Soup,” Thursday, January 22, Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Have fun with a lesson on sharing and enjoy a hot lunch. Pre-registration required.
• February 12, 2009, 1:00pm, Just for Homeschoolers – Winter Bird Identification.

Directions to Belle Isle Nature Zoo

Preschool Music
Music appreciation for your 4-5 yr old who is not yet doing formal schoolwork. This class is great for those who do not yet know their letters or numbers or need a small class size to feel more comfortable. You will focus on experiencing music and appreciating differences. Foreign language songs, instrument exploration and introduction to the masters is just part of the fun. Class is limited to 4 students and meets weekly for 30 minutes. Winter session lasts 10 weeks.
Class begins Monday January 12th at 11am.

Preschool Dance
Dance along to fun music with a group of friends. This class is for your 4-5 yr old who can’t sit still. Learn basic dance moves to a large selection of music styles while practicing following directions and working in a group setting. Fall session will include a few basic ballet moves and winter session will add in tap moves over the last 4 weeks; dance shoes not required. Class is limited to 6 students and meets weekly for 30 minutes. Winter session lasts 10 weeks.
Class begins Monday January 12th at 11:30am.

Little Stars
Sing and dance up on stage! This class is for your performer who craves attention and shines on stage. This class is for 5-9yr olds of any skill level. You will work together to put on a fun show for our families. The amount of singing, dancing and acting in each show will depend upon the abilities and preferences of the students enrolled. Currently she has two folk tale scripts prepared to choose from, and adaptations will be made as needed for each child to get a chance to shine. Similar to her Performing Arts class at Faith co-op, each session is 6 weeks of class time plus two shows. Class is limited to 6-8 students and meets weekly for 30 minutes.
Class begins Thursday January 14th at 11am.

Intro to Ballet
Basic ballet for 6-8 yr olds. Includes warm up, barre work and floor exercises to both modern and classical music. No recital, no dress code, no pressure. Class is limited to 8 students and meets weekly for 30 minutes. Winter session lasts 10 weeks.
Class begins Monday, January 12th at 10:30am or Thursday January 14th at 10:30am ($5 discount for students who enroll in both classes).

Beginning Ballet
Basic ballet for 9+yr olds. Includes warm up, barre work and floor exercises to both modern and classical music. No recital, no dress code, no pressure, just technical excellence and fun. Class is limited to 6 students and meets weekly for 30 minutes. Winter session lasts 10 weeks.
Class begins Monday January 12th at 10am or Thursday January 14th at 10am ($5 discount for students who enroll in both classes).

Music History One
Grades 3-8. Move ahead in your music education with age appropriate music history lessons. Music History One will teach European music of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic Eras. Composers, instruments and musical styles will be covered through both lecture and listening examples. Homework and weekly quizzes will add to student retention. Class is limited to 6 students and meets weekly for 30 minutes. Each session lasts 8 weeks.
Class begins TUESDAY January 20th at 1:15pm.

Ballet Boot Camp
Intensive ballet training for 9-14 yr olds. Prepare to join a studio class, improve your basic skills or just dance for fun. Learn proper terminology and combinations. Class meets weekly for 45 minutes and is limited to 3-5 students per session. Each session lasts 6 weeks.
Time and Day TBD based on enrollment.

By Request: Mother and Daughter Ballet Boot Camp
Spend time together and enjoy learning something new! Learn alongside your daughters and build your relationship. Class follows Ballet Boot Camp schedule and is limited to 2-3 moms and their daughters per session. Each session lasts 6 weeks.
Time and Day TBD based on enrollment.

Day and Time
Homeschool dance classes will be offered on Monday and Thursday mornings in Waterford. Music History is offered on Tuesday afternoons only. If you would like to see one of her classes taught in your location (home or church) on a different day or at your co-op, please contact her for information about hosting a class. Private music theory and dance instruction is also available, just ask!

Preschool Music M 11am 30 min 10wks
Preschool Dance M 11:30am 30min 10wks
Little Stars Th 11am 30 min 6wks + 2 shows
Intro to Ballet M or Th 10:30am 30min 10wks
Beginning Ballet M or Th 10am 30min 10wks
Music History T 1:15pm 30min 8wks
Ballet Boot Camp TBD 45min 6wks
Mother and Daughter Boot Camp TBD 45min 6wks

Prices
Each class is being offered at $35 for Winter classes. In the past Jo Anne’s dance classes were $4.50 per 30 minutes class and music and baton classes were $5 per 30 minute class. Everyone is struggling so she am lowering prices across the board, and siblings still get $10 off for the second child and your third child per class is free! Pay Pal, cash and checks accepted.

Registration
Email djkroll@krollmark.com for registration or more information about any of the offerings.

Posted for Jo Anne Kroll 248-673-2996

We have a complete K – 12 music program.
We have 2 branches – one in Waterford, and one in Troy.

We have 33 weeks of classes, 3 concerts, field trips to professional concerts, go to U of M Vocal Arts Day, have a t-shirt design contest, and get professional photos done of our groups.

No previous music experience is required for beginning level classes, or for the choirs (except the Advanced Choir – that is audition only).
We teach music reading, sightsinging, & music theory in class.

OHMI has 250 students enrolled in 18 different classes – not counting our parents who play with us.
We offer Elementary Music Class, Elementary Chorus, MS Chorus, Concert Choir, Advanced Choir, Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Beginning Strings, Intermediate Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Young Strings, and Guitar for beginner to advanced levels.
Parents can learn an instrument or sing along with their students, and do not pay tuition.
Discounts given for multiple students & classes.

Our students attend MSVMA (Michigan School Vocal Music Association) & MSBOA (Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association) events, such as Solo & Ensemble, Band & Orchestra, and Choral Festival, and consistently receive I (superior) and II (good) ratings. This year we have 2 students chosen for MSBOA State Honors Orchestra & State Honors Band. These students will perform at the Michigan Music Educators Convention next month.

For more information, please check out our website at www.ohmimusic.com

Cherub Beard
Program Administrator
Oakland Homeschool Music
248-760-7864
www.ohmimusic.com

Please cross-post

The class descriptions will be on the website soon.

Our classes are a GREAT price at just $6.50 per instructional hour and are taught by experts in their fields and by people who are passionate about what they teach.

Registration is open now and typically classes fill quickly so get your choices in as soon as possible. We are in the process of developing an online registration program, but it isn’t quite ready yet so either mail in your forms (the address is on the forms) or bring them to class next Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. If you have any questions, please contact me by email at tarlager@gmail.com or call me at 248-390-0213.

We have special discounts on classes at Bloomfield for this session since this is a new location. And as always, we offer payment plans, and accept credit cards.

We will have an Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 9th in Rochester (9:00-3:30 ~ 6377 Orion Rd). If you would like to come by for a tour and to see what we do, you are more than welcome to join us.

Thanks,
Tarla Gernert

Hello there. My name is Dusty and I instruct a series of natural history art programs for children and teens at local community centers and libraries. All classes are very educational and I feel that home school students and parents would appreciate the value of Nature’s Art classes.

I am interested in getting the word out to home school students and parents about my classes. I am currently putting class schedules together for December and January.

Please view more at KidsNatureArt.com

Dusty Lynn Welsh
Educational Director
Nature’s Art
1.800.471.3571
www.kidsnatureart.com
dusty@kidsnatureart.com