Fall Class Offerings at Foster Community Center
Fall classes will be held on Tuesdays 9/20/22 – 11/15/22. There will be No Classes on Election Day 11/8/22 . Classes are held at the Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Ave, Lansing, MI 48912.
This is NOT a drop-off program, children need to be accompanied by an adult and that adult is to stay in the building or on the grounds while the child is in class.
**Note about Covid: We received a lot of questions last year asking about mask requirements. We follow all legal mandates as required by the City of Lansing. Currently, the City does not require additional precautions like masking. Please read the DICE Rules and Guidelines for Foster Community Center for more information.
Registrations
Open Registration begins on September 6, 2022. Please select Register under the class description below that you would like to register for. This will take you to the Active Network Registration page for that class. Once you add your class to your cart, you can add additional classes by:
- Click the link to “Reset” located to the right of the Filter By header
- Click the link to “Clear Filters” located to the left of the shopping cart header
- Click Continue on the Shopping Cart and then click the link “Add Sessions” located to the right of the Participants and Options header.
- Alternatively, you can bypass the individual class registration links and go directly to: DICE Fall 2022 Classes on Active.
If a class is full, you will have the option to be put on a waitlist. Please do this so we are able to notify you if a spot opens up.
If you do not already have an account on Active Network it will ask you to create one when you checkout. It will also prompt you to sign up for an Active Advantage Membership, this is optional and not associated with DICE, click “No, Thanks” to skip.
*Note that Active will ask if you want to purchase “Active Refund” when you checkout. If you choose to purchase Active Refund then you will be following their refund policy and not the DICE refund policy below.
Refund Policy
Please remember when deciding to withdraw from a class, there is a good chance there are other participants on a waitlist and the sooner someone withdraws the more opportunity we have to open that spot to someone else. Participants may withdraw from class or make changes to their enrollment up to the class start date. A credit will remain on the account to be used toward a future enrollment. If participant opts to not receive a credit and would like a refund in the original form of payment, the following terms apply:
- If refund is requested prior to class start date, 100% of the class fee will be refunded minus a $5.00 service charge.
- If a refund is requested after the class start date, but before the 2nd week of class, 75% of the class fee will be refunded minus a $5.00 service charge.
- Withdrawals made on or after the date of the 2nd class are non-refundable nor will they qualify for any form of credit.
FAQ
What if my child falls outside the age range but I would still like to register them? Age Ranges listed are recommendations, if you feel like your child would be a good fit for the class please reach out to the teacher (click their name and it links to their email) to get permission to join and email info@dicemichigan.org and request an override to complete registration.
Can my child’s therapist join them in class? We are supportive of accommodating everyone as much as we can. Please reach out to the teacher for each class to get permission (click their name and it links to their email). There are times when the additional therapy occurring during class is disruptive to the rest of the class so we want to be sure that the Teacher, Parent, and Therapist are in direct communication to ensure a smooth class for everyone involved.
Fall 2022 Class Schedule
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Class Descriptions
American Sign Language
In this class kids will learn their alphabet, numbers, food, animals, conversation basics and more!
Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Beth Holtz
Anatomy/Dissection 13+
Students will learn anatomy through a variety of methods, including videos, worksheets, and hands-on activities. Students will work in pairs to dissect a worm and a frog. Safety equipment will be provided, including gloves and disposable aprons. Due to the potentially dangerous nature of dissecting equipment, rowdiness will not be tolerated.
Ages 13+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Stacy Lektzian
Art for Ages 6-9
Learn new art techniques and the story behind their creation! Each class, students will discover about an interesting and impactful artist who shaped the way we understand beauty, and then follow in that artist’s footsteps to create their own masterpieces! We will fling paint like Jackson Pollock and become “Kings (and Queens!) of Color” like Henri Matisse, among other adventures!
Ages 6-9
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Nicole Grimm
Basic Anatomy & Dissection 9-12
Students will learn basic anatomy through a variety of methods, including videos, worksheets, and hands-on activities. The class will culminate in students working in pairs to dissect a worm. Safety equipment will be provided, including gloves and disposable aprons. Due to the potentially dangerous nature of dissecting equipment, rowdiness will not be tolerated.
*Students must be able to read and write to complete this class.
Ages 9-12
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Stacy Lektzian
Become a PokéTrainer!
Become a PokéTrainer! Learn everything you need to know about Pokémon, their types, battling and the wonderful world they come from. We’ll cover art, storytelling, science and geography all through engaging fun!
Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Bridgette Cousineau
Beginning Coding
Join Capital Area District Library (CADL) in the computer lab at Foster Community Center for an introductory series covering the basics of Scratch Coding.
This class is free of charge but registration through our website is still required to reserve your spot. CADL asks that students sign up for library cards if they don’t already have one.
Ages 6-10
Class Fee: No Charge
Instructor: Provided by CADL
Broadway Performers
Singing, Dancing and Acting
Ages 9-12 & 13+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Susan Williams
Chat with a Zookeeper
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a zookeeper? Come chat with a former zookeeper and get all your questions answered! This will be a highly interactive class that will be guided by students questions and interests. Students will also be creating pictures of their favorite animals to present to the class. The last day of class we will be having a live animal presentation by former zookeeper Rebecca of ARK Animal Encounters where students will be able to learn about and touch several animals.
Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $15
Instructor: Abby Foster
Computers Inside & Out
Students will learn through exploring the basic history of computers and the layers that have been built over time to create the modern-day computer experience. Hands-on lessons will teach students to identify computer components, their functions, how to assemble and disassemble a desktop computer and if time allows some basic diagnosing of common issues.
Ages 9-12, 13+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None (Students may be asked to bring a phillips screwdriver if they have one to some classes.)
Instructor: Stephanie Smith
Dungeons & Dragons
The group will be lead through an 8 week D&D campaign.
Ages 11+
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Susan Williams
Eric Carle Art
Join us as we play with colors, textures and different art mediums. We will start with a new Eric Carle story each week and work on different fun art projects based on each book. This class will be messy – please plan clothing accordingly!
Ages 3-5
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Sarah Hook
Games for Ages 6-9
Come hang out and play games! Card games, board games, strategy games and hands-on games will all be available, and there will be room to play solitarily, competitively or collaboratively. This class is intended to be a relaxed and fun way to learn everything from math and reading to the soft-skills of turn-taking and gracious gameplay, and students’ time will be largely self-directed.
Ages 6-9
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Nicole Grimm
Gym for Ages 3-6
Each class time will be filled with movement. We will explore several sports throughout the term. Circle time, jumping, balancing, games, music and more will also be included. Developing social skills with other students as well as cooperative and listening skills are the main objectives in this class.
Ages 3-6
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Ashley Doyle
Gym 7-11
This class will be based on the BOKS Functional Fitness curriculum. This curriculum is designed to provide children with 45 minutes of fun, non-competitive, kid-friendly activities achieving moderate to vigorous physical activity through warm-ups, a skill of the week, running, relay races, obstacle courses, group games and ending with an age appropriate nutrition tip designed to increase nutritional knowledge and build healthy habits. We will be outside when the weather allows. I do not expect to need a material fee, but will reach out if we are in need of equipment for the class.
Ages 7-11
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Sarah Zimmerman
Intro to a Microbusiness
The Entrepreneur Fair in November offers a great opportunity to learn about all things business. This 8-week class will focus on helping kids get ready for the fair. We’ll brainstorm ideas for a product/service. We’ll also discuss planning, advertising, speaking about their product/service, and money. We’ll also have time to work on making products, signs, etc. Students are required to provide any material required to make any product they are selling. (Your child doesn’t have to participate in the fair to be in the class. Also, this class is not required to participate in the fair.)
Ages 9-12
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Sabrina Adelman
Lets Experiment with Science 1
In this class we will explore scientific concepts through experimentation. We will be doing weekly hands on experiments to better understand concepts such as diffusion, buoyancy, inertia, electricity, and much more. Be sure your child dresses appropriately, science can be messy! THIS CLASS COVERS THE SAME MATERIAL AS LAST SPRING SO PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU TOOK IT AT THAT TIME.
Ages 6-8
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Abby Foster
Math Tutoring & Real-World Applications: Algebra – Calc II
Students can bring questions or concerns from the math programs they’re in, and we can discuss difficulties individually or as a group. Students can text/email me in advance with the specific problems they’re struggling with so as to use the time as efficiently as possible. Each class, I’d like to start by covering a real-world example based on something one of the students is struggling with, to demonstrate its relevance to real life and bolster students’ ‘why.’
Ages 9-12, 13+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: David Nance
Music Appreciation
Students will learn about basic elements of music (rhythm, form, dynamics, pitch, timbre, texture), practice active listening, write songs, and play music-based games. No prior music experience is necessary.
*This class will run for 7 weeks, there will be no class on 10/11/22
Ages 8-12
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Molly Weber-Cryderman
Preschool Play N Learn
Fun and learning for preschoolers through large group circle time and free-play activities designed to support aesthetic, cognitive, emotional, language, fine motor, and social development. Activities this session will focus on land, sea, and air transportation.
*This class is offered at 10:00 and 11:00, please only register for one section to allow space for everyone to have the opportunity to join.
Ages 3-5
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Greta McCartney Briere
Show & Tell Social Hour
This class will be a chance for children to get to know each other in smaller groups and spend time with friends over games, coloring, and crafts. There will also be an opportunity to do Show & Tell for those interested. Some materials will be provided, but children are also encouraged to bring their own items or games to share if they have something they love to do and are looking for friends to do it with! The class will primarily be self-directed after a brief whole group time.
Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Nicole Stafford
Story and Movement Hour
Get your wiggles out! In this hour we will have music and dancing and then settle in for an interactive story.
Ages 3-5
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Julianna Buning
Teen Group: Active and Social Games
Calling all Teens! This isn’t your ordinary gym class, we will be focusing on activity and social! This will be a teen-lead class, as a group you will decide what active and social games you want to play. We will also be using this opportunity for teens to take charge and make plans for the group outside of Foster.
Ages 12+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Julianna Buning
Tween Art Club
In this club we will play art games, give ourselves drawing challenges and prompts, and socialize as we share our latest work and talk about our art interests and goals. Come with a supportive mindset as we encourage each other in our art!
Ages 9-12
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Becky Cavnar