Winter classes will be held on Tuesdays 1/17/23 – 3/7/23. Classes are held at the Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Ave, Lansing, MI 48912.

This is NOT a drop-off program, children under the age of 16 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.

Registration

Registration will be open 1/3/23 – 1/15/23. We will still allow registrations after 1/15/23 with teacher permission. This allows our teachers to have a day to properly prepare for their class and we want to make sure any last minute additions are communicated directly to them. The registration page will be very similar to this one in look and feel, and there will be links to register listed with each class. Additional registration instructions will be included when we open up registration.

Waitlists

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. Enrollment is a flowing process, so please be patient! Once a spot fills we work with parents to add extra volunteers to open up class capacity whenever we are able. You may enroll for a different class in the same time period and transfer your registration if your waitlist spot opens up. For example, a teacher may have a max capacity of 6 students but may go up to 16 with two teaching assistants. If a teaching assistant hasn’t been assigned to the class, we will reach out to parents on the waitlist to see if they want to assist in order to open up the additional capacity available.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance is available to those families experiencing economic hardship. Applications will be accepted through December 28, 2022. To submit your application online go to: DICE Financial Assistance Online Application To download the pdf application go to: DICE Financial Assistance PDF Application

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.

Questions?

Please email info@dicemichigan.org with any questions.

Art – Minecraft & Roblox Creation

Bring the virtual world of Roblox and Minecraft to life with this 8-week art class. Students will create a new project every week. Projects will include 3-D creations, room decorations, and step-by-step drawing.

Ages 7-11
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Megan Church

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Breathe Like a Bear

Students will learn emotional management strategies and techniques for dealing with emotional disregulation. Class will include hands on learning, worksheets, stories and show and tell.

Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Marcia Beauchamp

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Early Childhood Music

In this class we will sing, move, play instruments and use our whole body with the music we make together! Our goals are to participate, recognize tones and rhythms, move our bodies, but most importantly to have fun with music!

Ages 3-5
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Kerianne Forslund

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Exploring the Ocean

In this class we will explore the ocean through hands-on activities, projects, and stories. Students will learn about the layers of the ocean, which animals typically live in each layer, what adaptations allow those animals to thrive there, and more. Students will also have the opportunity to create their own sea creature and present it to the class.

Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $25
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Abby Foster and Ashley Doyle

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Growth Mindset

In this class, we’ll focus on growth mindset activities. We’ll be using the 2023 New Year Kit from Big Life Journal. During the 8 weeks, we will:

• practice reflection
• identify what your child wants to improve
• discover how to set effective goals
• form new good habits
• learn to track their screen time, savings

Each week we’ll work together on pages, brainstorm, and have discussions. I can help your child write down their ideas. You can check out the kit at https://biglifejournal.com/collections/printables/products/2023-new-year-kit-pdf-ages-11

I will provide a printed kit in a binder for each child.

Ages 9-12
Class Fee: $25
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Sabrina Adleman

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Gym

Get some exercise and get to know your classmates better through a variety of fun, collaborative and competitive games.

Ages 6-7 @ 2:00, Ages 8-12 @ 1:00
Class Fee: $25
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Sarah Zimmerman

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Handwork Sampler

This class will be a sampler of fiber-based handwork crafts. We will discuss how we use textiles in our daily lives, learn some textile science and history. Projects include wet felting, weaving, finger knitting, visible mending, spinning and more.

A note about the material fee: Students will receive an array of handwork tools, fabric, fiber, and will keep their completed projects.

Ages 8-12
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $25
Instructor: Audrey Barton

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Introduction to Sewing

In this class students will sew small projects weekly to work on their beginning sewing skills. Once you enroll your child for the class you will be emailed links to several kits on Amazon (approx. $25 cost). You will need to purchase the kit your child likes best and bring it with you to class the first day. Due to the functionally hazardous items in this class (needles, scissors, and pins) no roughhousing will be tolerated. This is a sewing skills focused class so please only enroll your child if this is something you know they would enjoy.

Students will be working on one project per week (each kit has 8 projects) and can play with their creation once they are done. I will also have other small sewing skills they can work on if time allows (sewing on a button, etc). If students do not finish, they can complete that week’s project the next week or at home.

Ages 6-8
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None (see class description about kit to purchase)
Instructor: Abby Foster

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Meeting Community Workers

A chance to meet some of the people who make our communities work! Each week students will meet an individual working in service to our community and will learn what function they perform. Then, we’ll discuss why that job is essential to the community as a whole. Students will have the opportunity at the end of each class to sign a thank-you card for the guest who visits that day.

Note: Any ideas or requests for particular guests welcome!

Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Meenakshi Simmons

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Minecraft

Dive into the world of Minecraft exploring gaming, coding, commands crafting, art and of course putting your skills to test playing! 

Ages 8-12
Class Fee: Free
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Provided by CADL

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Movement and Play

In this preschool gym class, we will have fun with our friends while running, jumping and playing. This class will include teacher facilitated games as well as some free play time using the large gym space and gym equipment.

Ages 3-5
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Selia Martinez

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My 5 Senses & Me!

Let’s learn about our five senses and all of the feelings we feel! In the first five weeks we will explore each of the five senses and the last three weeks will be all about naming, identifying and expressing feelings. We will use stories, hands-on activities, art, group time and individual projects to learn about senses and feelings.

As this class is geared towards the preschool/pre-K age range, it will be more of an introduction and early exploration of these concepts.

Ages 3-5
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Nicole Stafford

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Pokemon Adventure

Calling all PokeTrainers! Join us as we adventure through the World of Pokemon catching pokemon of all types, battling Team Rocket and saving all that is good. In addition to learning all about the World of Pokemon, students will practice teamwork and communication skills as they problem solve new adventures, play games, complete ‘escape room’ type challenges and face unexpected obstacles. This class is appropriate for students who have or have not taken our pokemon class in the past.

Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Bridgette Cousineau

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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 be themed around the human body.

*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: $5
Instructor: Greta McCartney Briere

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Rapid Business Planning

In Partnership with Junior Achievement, we are offering the Rapid Business Planning module from the JA Be Entrepreneurial Program. In this class students learn about Lean Canvas, the strategic management template for developing business models. The business model canvas is an easy-to-understand, one-page business plan that is the foundation for fleshing out a business idea.

Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:

• Practice the lean business planning process.
• Identify cost structure for a product/service by listing fixed and variable costs.
• Identify a competitive advantage.
• Describe the importance of testing and validating the assumptions and ideas that frame a business plan.
• Produce a lean business plan in the Lean Canvas template.

This class will be taught by a Junior Achievement volunteer, if available.

Ages 13+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Stephanie Smith

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Science

Learn and share some science fun. We will learn about the scientific method, do some fun experiments, and discuss / work on science projects for the Science Fair near the end of the term.

Ages 9-12
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Sarah Zimmerman

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Shakespeare

We will learn about how Shakespeare affected our English language today, as we read one of Shakespeare’s famous books. Students will read along or at home, as the text and story are explained, discussed, and analyzed.

Ages 13+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $10
Instructor: Lyn Backlund

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Show & Tell, Look & Learn

A chance to practice public speaking and active listening while getting to know our classmates! Each week students will have the opportunity to bring an object related to the day’s theme, share their choice with the group and answer questions about their object. Each class will end with the chance to freely socialize.

Note: All students will have the opportunity to share each week. Each class’s theme will be announced to students in class the week prior, but guardians can receive the theme list/schedule for all 8 weeks if requested.

Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Meenakshi Simmons

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Spanish

Students will learn to count to 10, say basic words like “games” and “food” and “family.” They will also learn some fun songs in Spanish, and they will pair up to ask questions like “what’s your name?” and “what’s your favorite animal?” and “how old are you?” and “are you a clown?” Depending on the interest and attention spans, we will also learn a bit about the cultures of Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Ages 5-8
Class Fee: $20
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None
Instructor: Kristen Dunn

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Study of Famous Painters

A fun hands-on study of famous artists. Each week we will paint a quick style painting, inspired by a famous artist, like Vangoh or Klimt while learning about the artist.

Ages 12+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: $5
Instructor: Lyn Backlund

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Taekwondo

Taekwondo is an Asian Martial art. It has been practiced all over the world and is an Olympic sport. Learning taekwondo can get you a lot of benefits. It’s a social activity for all ages and can help you to improve self-esteem and self-defense. It helps with goal setting, discipline, increases flexibility and cardiovascular health, and releases stress. Master Trang Tran is 6th degree black belt of Taekwondo with Than Phong Taekwondo and 3rd degree black belt with the World Taekwondo Headquarters.

Uniforms are available for purchase for $25 (optional). At the end of each 8-week session students will have the opportunity to test for a belt. Belts are $10 per level.

Ages 7-17
Class Fee: $40
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: See Class Description for optional fees.
Instructor: Master Trang Tran

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Yearbook 1

Students will learn the basics of creating a yearbook for DICE for the 2022-2023 school year. This will include design, photography, photo editing, journalism basics, creative writing and business planning. This class will run for Winter and Spring Term (Yearbook 1, Yearbook 2).

• Students are required to bring to class:
  • 1.5” binder
  • College rule notebook paper
  • Pencils/pens/color pencils
• If Students have these items available it will be helpful, but not required:
  • Camera
  • Laptop

Ages 13+
Class Fee: $30
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: None. (See class description for required supplies.)
Instructor: Sarah Hook

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Youth Hoop Dancing 101

In these classes, we will go over the basics of hoop dancing. We will practice body passes, weaves, waist hooping, and tie a series of tricks together to encourage flow! Students will leave each class with a handful of new tricks and hoop dancing sequences to practice at home.

Hoops are provided during class or new hoops will be available for purchase of $20 each.

Ages 5-12+
Class Fee: $35
Material Fee to be paid to Instructor on the first day of class: See Class Description for optional fees.
Instructor: Natali Rose