St. Louis Park Community Education - Youth Enrichment / Brain Buildershttp://slp.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-28T14:27:48-05:00ACT Prep Coursehttp://slp.ce.eleyo.com/course/8308/summer-2024/act-prep-course2024-03-18T00:00:00-05:00<p>The ACT Prep Course consists of four, three-hour, class that meet one a day each week for four weeks. This course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Students enrolled in this course not only benefit from personal instruction provided by our experienced instructors, but also have free access to the online course, and may repeat the course at no extra charge. </p>YEP Young Writers Clubhttp://slp.ce.eleyo.com/course/8244/spring-2024/yep-young-writers-club2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>The Young Writers Club is a creative and inclusive community of aspiring writers, storytellers, and wordsmiths. This club provides a supportive and inspiring environment for students and young individuals who share a passion for the written word. Its primary aim is to foster the development of writing skills, encourage imagination, and promote self-expression through various literary forms, including poetry, short stories, essays, and more. Members of the Young Writers Club come together to share their works, offer constructive feedback, explore different genres, and embark on literary adventures. It's a place where young minds come alive through the power of words, enabling them to craft stories, express emotions, and connect with fellow writers</p>ACT Prep Coursehttp://slp.ce.eleyo.com/course/8428/spring-2024/act-prep-course2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>The ACT Prep Course consists of four, three-hour, class that meet one a day each week for four weeks. This course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Students enrolled in this course not only benefit from personal instruction provided by our experienced instructors, but also have free access to the online course, and may repeat the course at no extra charge. </p>Grandmasters of Chesshttp://slp.ce.eleyo.com/course/8218/spring-2024/grandmasters-of-chess2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>Each Chess class follows four basic components: </p><p>-Teach it!...Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. </p><p>-Practice it!...Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept. </p><p>-Puzzle it!...Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance to solve them. </p><p>-Play it!...Each class sends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session (a $49 annual value). </p>Red Cross Babysitters Training (Ages 11+)http://slp.ce.eleyo.com/course/8121/winter-2024/red-cross-babysitters-training-ages-112023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<p>Created by industry-leading experts, the American Red Cross' Babysitting Basics class covers a wide range of information that can help new babysitters gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. The course includes information on:</p><ul>
<li>How to care for infants and children</li>
<li>What to do in an emergency and how to stay safe</li>
<li>Choosing activities that are age appropriate</li>
<li>Recognizing, understanding and handling certain behaviors</li>
<li>Starting your babysitting business</li>
</ul><p>The Babysitting Basics course culminates with a final exam. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a printable certificate that they can share with potential employers.</p>Self-Paced Online ACT Prep Classhttp://slp.ce.eleyo.com/course/8206/winter-2024/self-paced-online-act-prep-class2023-07-01T00:00:00-05:00<p>The purpose of the ACT Preparatory Course is to prepare students to take the ACT test. The course includes diagnostic testing, strategic instruction, and applied testing to all areas covered on the ACT. A major objective of the Advantage course is to help students stay abreast of any changes in the constantly evolving ACT test. </p><p>This is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-school class or for students who prefer to prepare for the ACT exam on their own and at their desired pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email. Students may also repeat this course at no extra charge. </p>