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Choosing Native Plants for a Beautiful GardenHome & GardenCreate a beautiful and ecologically beneficial garden by selecting native plants suited to your site. Learn how to assess your space, plan your garden layout using simple design principles, and choose species that will thrive while supporting birds, pollinators, and other beneficial wildlife. Discover practical tips for sourcing plants affordably and caring for new plantings for a flourishing and resilient garden.Spring 2026 -
WaitlistChopstick Challenge: Sushi Party (Family)Family ClassesPLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name only. Roll and wrap your way to sushi mastery! Learn to make perfect sushi rice, then roll cucumber and a tuna mayo mix (no raw fish) in nori. Whip up a simple veggie miso soup and discover the fun of eating with chopsticks by tackling the Edamame Chopstick Challenge—how many can you pick up in one minute? A vegetarian option is available. Ages 7+Spring 2026 -
Circuit Makers 101STEAMLet’s get creative with electricity! In this hands-on electronics course, gain experience creating your own electronics. Design custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each day consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on project, using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors.SummerFun! 2026 -
Circuit Makers 101VacationFunLet’s get creative with electricity! Create your own electronics such as light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each class consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on electronics project using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors. Most class days will include a project you can take home.VacationFun! April 2026 -
Circuit Makers 101STEM (K-12)Let’s get creative with electricity! Create your own electronics, such as light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each class consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on electronics project using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors. Most class days will include a project you can take home.Spring 2026 -
Citizenship Exam Prep: 128 Question TestLanguagesPrepare for the 128-question U.S. citizenship test. Gain a deeper understanding of how the government works and of your rights and responsibilities as a citizen. Review the answers to the civics and history questions, strengthen your English skills (if applicable), and build the confidence you need to pass the exam. Important: Requirements to apply for citizenship are a green card for five years (or married to an American citizen and green card for three years) and intermediate level English.Spring 2026 -
Classic Camp Crafts & GamesArts & CraftsSpark your imagination with classic camp crafts like pony bead lizard lanyards, Shrinky Dink keychains, salt dough creations, colorful sun catchers, and beaded name bracelets. Experiment with fuse beads, rock painting, foam mosaics, gimp, and more. Move, play, and create with scavenger hunts, bingo, and drawing challenges.SummerFun! 2026 -
Classic Southern Italian CookiesFood & DrinkSouthern Italian cookies are not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. Learn to make addictive, crunchy pistachio cookies, the famous bakery-style sprinkle-topped “S” cookies, Mama Anna’s Puglian sugar biscuits, and chocolate-dotted cannoli cookies. Take home a box of your creations and a collection of recipes to enjoy again and again.Spring 2026 -
Clay Creations: Sculpture and FormArts & Crafts (K-12)Experiment with clay to create a variety of imaginative and useful objects. We will discuss form and function and practice hand-building techniques (pinching, coiling, and slab building) as well as surface decoration as we sculpt functional and abstract pieces of art.Spring 2026 -
WaitlistClay DaysArts & CraftsCraft your own miniature masterpieces using soft, vibrant air-dry clay. Each class features a fun theme to spark your imagination—whether you’re shaping cute animals, delicious food, or unique figurines. Your creations will dry to a durable, hard finish in just 24 hours. With endless possibilities for tiny sculptures, have fun bringing your ideas to life with clay.SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistClay Days: Tiny TownsVacationFunCraft your own miniature masterpieces using soft, vibrant air-dry clay. Create a little world that resembles our own or make a fantasy land come to life. Whether you’re shaping tiny donuts for a bakery or crafting a throne for your dragon’s lair, there are endless possibilities to bring your ideas to 3D reality.VacationFun! April 2026 -
WaitlistClimbing Club: On BelayGet Moving!Climb to new heights this summer! Challenge yourself on the climbing wall in the AHS gym. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, get the skills needed to safely belay on a ropes course, including how to fasten your climbing harness, tie a figure 8 knot, and participate in a team belay. High schoolers will also have the opportunity to learn how to solo belay using the PBUS (pull, brake, under, slide) method.SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistCode & Create with OzobotsSTEAMEnter the exciting world of robotics using tiny, smart robots. You’ll use colors and digital blocks to tell your Ozobot what to do as you design mazes, plan speedy races, and build playful storytelling adventures. Along the way, you’ll discover how computers “think,” practice problem-solving, and bring your ideas to life. If you enjoy art, science, or puzzles, come spark your curiosity as you create, code, and set your ideas in motion.SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistCoding LabSTEAMExplore different ways to code on an iPad using apps and websites such as Scratch Jr., Code.org, CodeSpark Academy, and more. Learn how to create simple programs, animations, and games while building problem-solving and logical thinking skills. Off-screen games and other unplugged activities will help reinforce what you’ve learned.SummerFun! 2026 -
Coding for KidsSTEM (K-12)Make robots and electronic devices follow your instructions. Start with hands-on games to master the basics, then program a screen-free, educational coding robot to navigate a series of mazes. Once you’ve mastered those concepts, explore more complex programming in Scratch Jr. to create animated stories and games, turning coding logic into fun, interactive projects.Spring 2026 -
Codman Estate Grounds & Gardens TourOut & AboutEnjoy a guided tour of the Codman Estate’s historic landscape in Lincoln and learn about its evolution and preservation. The last two generations of family members, who lived here between 1862 and 1968, made notable improvements to the grounds and gardens while carefully preserving aspects of what their 18th-century ancestors created. The grounds feature a hidden Italianate garden (c. 1900) with perennial beds, statuary, and a reflecting pool filled with water lilies, as well as an English cottage garden (c. 1908).Spring 2026 -
Coffee Tasting & RoastingFood & DrinkCoffee is love! Discover where specialty coffee comes from, how it’s processed, graded, and roasted, and then taste several varieties. After the group selects their favorite, we’ll roast a fresh batch of beans, cool them, and bag them up. Everyone will go home with a 12 oz. bag of their own freshly roasted coffee.Spring 2026 -
College Application BootcampHigh SchoolPlease note: For AHS students only. All four days are in person. This four-day course is designed for rising seniors who want help managing the many requirements of the college application process, and fine-tuning their essay. Work with AHS school counselors Danielle Rakowsky and Kathy Hirsch, along with English teacher Erin McLean, to explore topics including: an overview of the college application process, completing the Common Application, timelines/time management for applying to college, resume building, essay and supplement writing, interview preparation, and financial aid awareness. For AHS students only.SummerFun! 2026 -
College Essay: What Parents Should Know & How They Can HelpHigh School & College Planning (K-12)The college essay personal statement is arguably one of the most important pieces of writing a student will complete in high school. Parents of high school juniors are invited to learn more about what admission officers seek in the personal statement. We will also cover approaches to answering common supplemental essay prompts and provide tips parents can use to support their student throughout the writing process.Spring 2026 -
College Finances Unpacked: Strategies Every Family Should KnowTechnology, Finance & CareerLearn how to pay for college without losing your mind—or your savings. Get a clear understanding of the entire college financial planning process: estimating true costs, decoding FAFSA and financial aid formulas, maximizing merit scholarships and tax credits, and building a smart funding strategy with savings, 529 plans, cash flow, and long-term planning. Ideal for parents, grandparents, or any adult heading back to school. Gain practical tools and easy-to-use worksheets to make confident, stress-free decisions about planning and paying for college.Spring 2026 -
Comics & Digital AnimationArts & Crafts (K-12)Explore the art of visual storytelling through comics and digital animation. Plan your shots, design storyboards, and develop original characters with personality and flair. Turn your hand-drawn comic into a digital creation using Procreate, then bring it to life frame by frame to create a short animated story.Spring 2026 -
Conquer H Mart!Out & AboutH Mart is a supersized Asian market chock full of culinary treasures. But for some, the unfamiliar ingredients, unrecognizable labels, and football-field size of the store can be overwhelming. Join a culinary expert for a guided and curated tour around the market. We’ll highlight certain sections: sauces, noodles, dumplings, seaweed, rice, tofu, fresh banchan (Korean side dishes), an ocean of fish, meats, and condiments. If you like, bring along a recipe to help focus our search. The last half hour will be for sourcing specific ingredients or Q&A over tea and sweets in the food court. Receive a goody bag, recipes, and tips on how to stock your own “starter” Asian pantry.Spring 2026 -
WaitlistContemporary DrawingArts & CraftsDevelop your observational, descriptive, and perceptual drawing skills and expand your visual vocabulary. We will explore academic drawing from life and observation as well as experimental drawing that is less conventional, using a variety of drawing techniques and materials. Subjects may include still lifes, the figure, and landscapes.SummerFun! 2026 -
Continue D&D: Ithreach AdventuresFantasy & GamesBecome a hero and embark on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure in the land of Ithreach, a fantasy setting where seasons change and the story continues to grow. This game emphasizes heroism, teamwork, empathy, and storytelling skills. Continue D&D: Ithreach Adventures Each week, embark on a new adventure where personal heroics and group cooperation go hand in hand. Uncover strange plots, battle evil creatures, and bring justice and prosperity to the kingdom. Campaigns will be selected based on the group in attendance, ensuring new and exciting experiences for both novices with some D&D experience and seasoned players. Full-Day: Want to make it a full day? Simply sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions and join Roll Models for a full day of D&D fun! In addition to playing in a D&D adventure, we are pleased to offer a full-day program for kids who want to explore other D&D activities that happen away from the game table. Every day, our full-day players will join one of the tabletop games, then spend the rest of the day trying something new: we’ll paint miniature figures, learn about Live Action Roleplay (LARP) combat with foam weapons, collaborate on world-building and storytelling, even create an entire custom D&D encounter from scratch, then play it!SummerFun! 2026