Spring Class Offerings at Foster Community Center
Spring classes will be held on Tuesdays 3/29/22 to 5/17/22 with a makeup day on 5/24/22 if needed. All classes are 8 weeks unless otherwise indicated in the class descriptions. Classes are in partnership with the Lansing Parks and Rec Dept. and will be 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 receive a lot of questions asking about mask requirements. We are following all legal mandates as required by the City of Lansing. Currently, the City is not requiring masks to be worn by the public inside their buildings. The City could revert back to mask requirements at any time. Please read the DICE Rules and Guidelines for Foster Community Center for more information.
All Class Fees listed here are for ONLINE registration through the Lansing City Parks and Rec Website. You may register with the City of Lansing in person or over the phone, but the Class Fee will be $5 more.
Registration Process
Pre-Register by clicking the link under the class description below that you would like to register for. This will take you to a form to signup for that class. Pre-Registering allows us to plan ahead, for example, if a class hits capacity we may be able to add teaching assistants to increase capacity. Pre-Registering also allows teachers to monitor their waitlist and communicate with those families directly. The city maintains a waitlist for Registration but it is not easily accessible. If a class is full we encourage you to get on the waitlist, by selecting “Notify me when Available.” For more instructions on how to join the waitlist, please read this article from signup.com. Additional assistance can be requested by emailing info@homeschoollansing.com. Pre-Registering is not mandatory, but is recommended, and does not reserve your seat for the class, you are not considered Registered until you Register through the City of Lansing and payment is made.
Open Registration will begin with the City of Lansing around March 15. Please follow this link to Register once Registration is open. Payment will be made for the class at this time. If you do not have an account with the City of Lansing, please sign up for an account at this link. You may sign up for an account ahead of registration. The Refund Policy can be found in the current Lansing Living Guide (page 5). If you have questions about creating an account or registering through the City’s website, please call the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office at (517) 483-4277.
Volunteering
At this time, we do not require volunteer hours. We know that everyone is going through a different phase of life. We know that most people, if they are able, are more than happy to help out. This program can not run without the army of parent volunteers that chip in to keep things flowing. Most of the volunteer positions revolve around setting up and cleaning up the community room. Please click the link below to sign up for volunteer spots.
Spring 2022 Class Schedule
| 10:00 – 10:55 | 11:00 – 11:55 | 12:00 – 12:55 | 1:00 – 1:55 | 2:00 – 2:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensory Exploration Ages: 4-7 | Cooking Ages 12+ | Lets Experiment with Science Ages: 6-9 FULL | Art Ages: 4-8 FULL | |
| Gym Ages: 7-11 | Gym Ages: 4-6 | Karate Class Ages 7+ | Gym Ages 12+ | |
| All About Birds Ages: 5-8 FULL | Spanish Ages: 5-8 | LUNCH BREAK | Adulting Sim for Teens Ages: 12+ | Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions Ages: 10+ |
| Ancient Civilizations Ages: 10+ | Think! Team Building Challenge Ages: 8-12 | Mommy and Me Baby Class Ages: 0-3 | Earth and its Wonders Ages: 6-8 | |
| Play and Learn Ages: 3-5 | Play and Learn Ages: 3-5 | ABC Explores Ages 3-6 FULL | Spanish Ages 8-11 | |
| Teen Board Game and Puzzle Group Ages 12+ | Dungeons & Dragons Ages 10+ |
Class Descriptions
ABC Explores
We will be working on learning ABC’s and letter sounds. In this class we will use sensory bins, simple art projects, group activities and worksheets.
Ages 3-6
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Julianna Buning
Adulting Sim for Teens
Do you live with a smarty-pants tween or teen (age 12 and up) who thinks they have what it takes to survive as an adult by their wits and current knowledge? Then sign them up for this simulated “adulting” class which will allow them to ‘walk the talk’ . . . or at least pretend to, anyway. In class, students will pretend to assume the responsibilities of an independent adult who is responsible for finding employment, housing, and transportation. But, the “fun” doesn’t stop there — as you *real* adults already know. Students will also engage in class discussions about responsibilities of paying bills, caring for pets/children, budgeting their time and finances as well as health and hygiene choices.
✱SPECIAL NOTE: All students who sign up for this class will need access to the internet in order to research employment, housing, and transportation options. Please supervise your children online as needed.
Ages 12+
Class Fee: $20 for City of Lansing residents, $25 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Anjela Curtis
All About Birds
We will learn about common birds found in Michigan through books, arts & crafts, games and fun! In addition to learning bird names, songs and habits, this session will focus on bird behaviors in spring and summer, such as migration, building a nest and raising young.
Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Nicole Stafford
Ancient Civilizations
Get ready to discover Ancient Civilizations. We will do hands-on projects every week as we learn about the arts, written culture, social structure, and so much more from Greece, Rome, India, Mesopotamia, and Egypt.
**This class will run for 8 weeks beginning on 4/5 and end on 5/24.
Ages 10+
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Jennifer Lathom
Art for Ages 4-8
Come get inspired and a bit messy. Explore art and artists through a wide variety of projects, techniques, and media.
Ages 4-8
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Sarah Zimmerman
Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interaction
We will learn about insects and other “bugs,” and how they interact with humans. Topics may include biology, ecology, nutrient cycling, pollination, plant life and crop damage, disease transmission, and insects in human culture (myths and symbols, art/literature/film, services and products, science and technology, and entomophagy). Yes, that’s eating insects! Any insects eaten during this class will be human grade. Please print and sign this waiver and bring to first day of class.
Ages 10+
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Stacy Lektzian
Cooking Class
This class will teach basic cooking skills. We will focus on dishes that can be cooked on a single electric stove top burner and in a single pan. Chosen meals will be fairly simple and easy to learn, such as pancakes, French toast, quesadillas, stir fry, and walking tacos. We will learn basic kitchen safety, including hand washing and the dangers of cross-contamination when cooking with raw meat. We will also learn about healthy eating and building a healthy plate.
Due to limited facilities at Foster, participants will need to bring their own cooking kit to class each week. The cooking kit should include:
- 1 single burner cooktop (~$15 at Walmart)
- 2 small cutting boards ($1.88 at Walmart)
- 1 medium frying pan with a lid
- 1 small bowl
- 1 plate
- 1 knife
- 1 spatula
- 1 fork, metal
The teacher will provide the ingredients for each meal, plastic cutlery, and paper products.
Please print and sign this waiver and bring to first day of class.
Ages 12+
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $15
Instructor: Stacy Lektzian
Dungeons and Dragons
The group will be lead through an 8 week D&D campaign.
Ages 10+
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Hilary MacDonald
Earth and its Wonders
In this class we will learn all about the amazing planet earth. We will explore volcanos, earthquakes, rain, clouds, the layers of the earth, how mountains form, and more through hands on activities and experiments.
Ages 6-8
Class Fee: $20 for City of Lansing residents, $25 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Abby Foster
Gym – Ages 4-6
Join your friends as we run, play and learn a new sport or exercise technique each week. We will practice cooperation, sharing, and trying new things, all while moving our bodies in a healthy way.
**Note: This class will not meet on 3/29. Classes will start on 4/5 and end on 5/24.
Ages 4-6
Class Fee: $20 for City of Lansing residents, $25 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Sarah Hook
Gym – Ages 7-11
This class will be based on the BOKS Functional Fitness curriculum. The original 12 week curriculum was designed to provide children (elementary schools K-5) 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. Students will be asked to bring a jump rope and possibly other items and/or pay a material fee to cover the cost of equipment. This information will be made available ASAP before classes start.
Ages 7-11
Class Fee: $20 for City of Lansing residents, $25 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: TBD
Instructor: Betsy Mauk
Gym Ages 12+
Tweens and teens 12 and up will participate in various games and physical activities that encourage movement, balance, coordination, and social engagement through play. Students will need appropriate footwear for class. Depending on the weather, class activities may be held outside. Please make sure students have appropriate footwear and outerwear for indoor and outdoor play.
In addition, this session will include roller skating/blading as well as tennis. Please have your kiddos’ skates, protective gear, and tennis rackets ready if you sign up for this class.
Please print and sign this waiver and bring to first day of class.
Ages 12+
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Anjela Curtis
Karate Class
This class will cover the following topics:
• Basic Kicking and Punching Techniques.
• Self Defense and Partner work.
• Physical fitness.
• Stranger Awareness.
• Situational Awareness.
Ages 7+
Class Fee: $30 for City of Lansing residents, $35 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Randy Holmes
Lets Experiment with Science
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, electricity, density, volume, and much more. Students will be required to wear the provided safety goggles and nitrile gloves for certain experiments. Be sure your child dresses appropriately, science can be messy!
Ages 6-9
Class Fee: $20 for City of Lansing residents, $25 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Abby Foster
Mommy and Me Baby Class
Babies and Mommies will have free play during the first 25 minutes and then do finger plays, sing songs, read books, and dance during the last 30 minutes of class.
Ages 0-3
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Nicole Holzhausen
Preschool Play and Learn – Spring, Birds, and Gardens
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 and groups this session will focus on spring, birds, and gardens.
Note: This class will be offered at both the 10:00 and 11:00 time slots. Please only register for one class to ensure we can accommodate all students wanting to participate.
Ages 3-5
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Greta McCartney Briere and Ashley Nance
Sensory Exploration
Sensory play is commonly used to develop and strengthen creation, exploration and fine motor skills. We will go through all five of our senses and will incorporate a structured activity and free play exploration.
**Note: This class will run for 6 weeks through 5/3, makeups will be held if necessary.
Ages 4-7
Class Fee: $25 for City of Lansing residents, $30 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $15
Instructor: Kelsey Johnson
Spanish
Learn Spanish through fun, hands-on & interactive immersion activities. Students will acquire Spanish through games, play, stories & real communication. No boring vocabulary to memorize or grammar worksheets (promise!) Topics will include body, emotions, food, present tense verbs and common commands. I’ll provide fun printable activities to practice at home. This class is for students who have no experience or some experience with Spanish and may know how to form sentences but are not yet easily speaking sentences. If you’re not sure if its a right fit, feel free to email me at: Bridgette@LasLenguitas.com
Classes offered for age groups: Ages 5-8 and Ages 8-11
Class Fee: $30 for City of Lansing residents, $35 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Bridgette Cousineau
Teen Board Game & Puzzle Group
Come join other teens to hang out and play board games or do puzzles together. We’ll have two tables set up each week, one with a puzzle to work on and one with board games. Students, please bring board games!! I don’t have many. I can provide puzzles. LOTS of puzzles.
Ages 12+
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Stacy Lektzian
Think! Team Building Challenge
This class will bring out the builder in every participant while sharpening the ability to problem solve and develop teamwork. Each week the students will receive building materials and project specifications without any instruction on HOW to do it. They will have to flex their brain muscles and work together to complete the build. We will discuss a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset.
Ages 8-12
Class Fee: $15 for City of Lansing residents, $20 for non-residents.
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Sabrina Adleman