Entrepreneurship 101: Unleash Your Creativity 

Are you a problem-solver, a creator, or someone who’s curious about how businesses grow? In this engaging and hands-on course, students will dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship! Students will learn what it takes to start a business, create innovative products or services, and turn their ideas into reality. From understanding the basics of money and budgeting to developing their own business plans, students will explore the skills and mindset of successful entrepreneurs. This course will empower students to think creatively, act confidently, and approach challenges as opportunities for growth.

Monday - Understanding Entrepreneurship: Students will explore the concept of entrepreneurship, learning about what entrepreneurs do, the challenges they face, and the impact their businesses have on the economy and society.

Tuesday - Identifying Business Ideas: Students will learn how to identify needs in their communities and come up with creative solutions that could become real businesses. They'll engage in brainstorming sessions, idea generation, and market research.

Wednesday - Business Planning: Students will be introduced to the essential components of a business plan, including market research, target audience, pricing strategies, and sales approaches. They will develop their own simple business plans for a product or service they design.

Thursday - Financial Basics: Students will learn basic financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, and making money work for you. They will understand the importance of managing resources, tracking expenses, and making smart financial decisions.

Friday - Pitching and Presentation Skills: Students will develop confidence in presenting their ideas to others. They will practice delivering elevator pitches, learning how to clearly communicate their vision, and presenting their business ideas in a persuasive way.

The Chemistry of Atoms, Molecules, and Mixtures

An interactive introduction to chemistry in which students familiarize themselves with the smallest building blocks of our world. They’ll cover the scientific theories which explain what’s happening at a molecular level, as well as labs to demonstrate some of these phenomena and see how the reactions behave. Lab safety will be included.

Survey of Printmaking

In this hands-on exploration of printmaking techniques, we will experiment with a variety of methods and tools to express our creativity. On Day 1, we’ll create unique Cyanotype prints using found objects. On Day 2, we’ll explore pattern-making and produce Relief Prints using Legos. On Day 3, we’ll design original drawings and reproduce them with a Risograph Printer. On Day 4, we’ll combine our skills to tell a collaborative story through print. On Day 5, we’ll harness the precision of a Laser Cutter to design and print innovative shapes. The course will culminate in a printed book of our collective creations, showcasing the journey and everything we made.

Math in the Wild: Discovering Nature’s Patterns and Artistry

The class where math meets nature and creativity! Uncover the beautiful patterns found in the world around us—like the spirals of shells, the symmetry of leaves, and the shapes of flowers. Then, use these discoveries to create your own artistic designs, blending math and art in a way that’s both fun and inspiring. Get ready to see how math is not just numbers but a vibrant part of our lives.