Robotics, theater, art and cooking are just a few of subjects kids can explore in upcoming local classes and workshops.
Class details follow; for more options visit the Inland360 calendar at www.inland360.com:
Spring Break Drama Camp AGES: 6-16 years WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13-17 WHERE: University of Idaho campus, Moscow COST: $75/child or $115/child after March 1; registration forms are available at www.uidaho.edu/class/theatre or by calling (208) 885-6465
In partnership with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, University of Idaho Theatre Arts is offering a weeklong drama camp for kids. The camp will include workshops that help build collaboration, creative thinking, language arts and performance skills. Camp participants can expect to do some acting, dancing and movement, along with creating masks and costumes, constructing sets and building props. The class culminates in a performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on March 18.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese From Scratch AGES: 5 years and older WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. March 11 WHERE: Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown COST: $15/child, register by March 7 at www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414.
Kids will learn how to make macaroni and cheese from scratch using a combination of adult demonstration and hands-on learning. Kids will measure and combine ingredients while the instructor grates cheese and discusses safety. After the dish is prepared, everyone will enjoy the results of their work. Parents may accompany child if desired; if so, please note during registration.
Follow-Me Robot and Creative Vehicle Workshops AGES: 7 to 12 years for Follow-Me Robot, 6 to 11 years for Creative Vehicle WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 13-14 for Follow-Me Robot, March 15-16 for Creative Vehicle WHERE: Moscow Charter School, Moscow COST: $150/child per class, $151/child per class for non-residents, register by March 1 at www.ci.moscow.id.us or call (208) 883-7084
Build a robot that moves along with you in the Follow-Me Robot workshop. While learning about gears and sensors, construct a robot that moves and detects sounds before testing it in an obstacle course. The Creative Vehicle workshop explores motion, energy, air pressure and more as participants create three different vehicles: a working hovercraft, a car powered by multiple energy sources and a vehicle that will keep an egg safe when dropped from a tall height. All materials for each class are provided and participants will take home the robots or vehicles they created.
Learning to Draw Using Simple Shapes AGES: 6 to 10 years WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon March 18 WHERE: Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown COST: $20/child, includes materials; register by March 12 at www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414.
Kids will learn the basic steps of drawing horses, dogs, cats and other small animals by using simplified shapes. The class is taught by Donna Baker, a professional artist who has years of experience in teaching children.
