| Mon-Fri, Jul 6 - Jul 10 |
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Speech & Debate: Find Your Voice
Step up and find your voice. Learn how to speak confidently, listen carefully, and express ideas clearly and respectfully. Practice giving speeches, joining friendly debates, and working with classmates to support your points with reasoning and evidence. Build public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while gaining the confidence to think on your feet and engage thoughtfully with different perspectives. -
Candy Shoppe
Explore your sweet side and learn how to make your own candy. Create a variety of homemade sweets, including hard candy, jelly candy, and beautiful chocolates. Dazzle your friends and family with your new confectionery skills. You’ll have plenty of tasty treats to bring home to share, as well as a stash to satisfy your own sweet tooth. Please note, this class uses nuts and peanuts. -
Pet Pros
Become the best dog and/or cat lover you can be. Learn how to take care of a puppy or kitten, make your own pet treats, craft accessories like treat jars and collar tags, and design fun pet toys. Arlington police dogs Roger and Eiko may even make a special appearance. Enjoy a week of activities focused on our furry friends. -
Flour Power
Make delicious treats from scratch as you explore the essential techniques of baking. Learn to make scones, cinnamon rolls, muffins and simple breads. Level up and tackle puff pastries, tarts, and other sweet treats! The emphasis is on understanding techniques and ingredients so you gain the confidence to undertake more complex baking projects on your own. Please note, this class is not gluten-free. -
Egg-cellent Chefs
We’ll make traditional breakfast and brunch dishes that incorporate a lot of different ways to use eggs, such as omelets, scrambled eggs, eggs in a basket, breakfast burritos, French toast, and more. This class will give you the cooking skills and nutrition information to start your day off right. -
Bake Shoppe
If you can bake it, we will make it! Learn how to bake or improve your skills as you measure, mix, bake, and taste wonderful treats from start to finish. Recipes we may try include one-pan cake, banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, and more. -
Master Chefs: Latin Style
Spend a week cooking your own tasty Latin American inspired meals. From everyday favorites like tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelette) and arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) to empanadas (sweet or savory filled pastry), arepas (cheese stuffed corncake), and a tres leches cake (creamy spongecake). You’ll build skills—including knife safety, using the oven, staying organized, and working with others—while making thoughtful choices about balanced, creative meals. By the end, you’ll feel more confident, independent, and ready to explore new flavors on your own. -
International Snacks & Apps
Build confidence in the kitchen while exploring flavors from around the world. Each day we’ll focus on a different country, preparing snacks inspired by local dishes. Make fresh salsa with tortilla chips, roll Japanese onigiri rice balls, prepare spiced fried plantains, and create other small bites that are as delicious as they are fun to make. -
DIY Spa Day
Create your own natural skincare and beauty products. Try a new project each day, from homemade lip balms and sugar scrubs to simple perfumes, leave-in hair mists, face masks, and more. Learn how different ingredients work, experiment with scents and colors, and design your own packaging and labels to take your creations home. Get creative, have fun, and practice self-care while making products that are totally your own. -
Party Planning Pros
Love having your friends over and want tips for throwing a successful soirée? Level up your party planning and become the ultimate host with the most. Together, we’ll choose a theme and craft festive decorations like pom-pom and paper star garlands, centerpieces, and more. Design invitations, make yummy snacks, and build the perfect playlist. Each day focuses on a different project, and the week ends with everyone setting up and enjoying a fabulous party! -
Camp-In!
Get ready for a camping adventure. Set up tents, hammocks, lean-tos, and other creative sleeping structures. Practice building a safe fire (without actually lighting it) and make campfire meals like walking tacos, hot dogs on a stick, trail mix, and s’mores. Explore constellations, play games, create crafts, go on scavenger hunts, and take nature walks. Learn to read and draw maps, use a compass, tie knots, and more. Experience all the fun of camping—without the bugs! -
Batter Up! Baking
Step into the kitchen and go on a fun journey through the baking process. You’ll learn all about ingredients, measurements, and flavors as we make cookies, muffins, brownies, and cupcakes together. Discover the science behind each recipe, experiment with different combinations, make new friends, and enjoy lots of delicious treats along the way. Please note, this class is not gluten-free. -
Glam Academy
Explore hair, makeup, nails, skincare, and the latest trends. Try a new look each day, from character makeup and ’80s glam to today’s TikTok styles, inspired by pop stars and iconic celebrities. Learn fun techniques and get tips for healthy skin, hair, and nails from someone with experience in the beauty world. Experiment, express yourself, and have fun while building confidence, practicing self-care, and shining like the star you are. -
Euro Chefs
Chop, grate, measure, mix, knead, stretch, and roll your way through authentic European dishes like crepes, pierogies, Swedish meatballs, flan, and more. Develop essential kitchen skills, including using equipment safely, practicing good hygiene, measuring ingredients accurately, and experimenting with flavor combinations. -
Babysitting Basics
Please note: This class runs 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Monday–Thursday only. You must be at least 12 years old. You will receive a babysitter’s ID card and a certificate of completion. This program is designed to better prepare you to become a capable, caring, and responsible babysitter. Understand the responsibilities and skills—including basic first aid and what to do in an emergency—and develop confidence in handling situations you may encounter when caring for young children. Upon completion, your services will be in high demand in the neighborhood! August 3-6 (M-Th), 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Ages 12+ -
Chinatown Faves
Forget the takeout! Learn to make your own popular Chinese dishes like scallion pancakes with sesame soy ginger dipping sauce, vegetable lo mein, dumplings, Kung Pao chicken, fried rice, and soups such as hot and sour, wonton, and egg drop. You’ll also create a cookbook of your recipes to take home and keep the culinary adventure going. -
Shark Tank, Jr.
Have a game-changing idea for a new product? Learn essential skills in business planning and persuasive marketing as you design a flagship store model, craft a prototype, and act out an attention-grabbing TV commercial. Then deliver your polished elevator pitch and wow the audience in our very own “Shark Tank.” -
Mediterranean Kitchen
Take a culinary voyage through Spain, France, Greece, and Turkey, exploring their signature dishes and cooking techniques. Prepare Spanish classics like Tortilla Española, pan de tomate, and chorizo and cheese empanadas. Savor French favorites from flan and Tarte Tatin to French onion soup. Make Turkish and Greek staples such as baba ganoush, hummus, Greek salad, pita, Turkish pide bread, and souvlaki. Discover the flavors, methods, and tasty traditions that make this region’s cuisine unique.
