Empowering students with language-based learning differences
Enrichment Registration (Silver Spring Campus)
Parents
Siena Silver Spring is happy to be partnering with VAC Enrichment to offer some new and engaging afternoon enrichments. These afternoon enrichment classes are available for students in grades 4-6 and will be held in person at Siena Silver Spring.
Game Design
Mondays: 4:00-5:00 pm
February 5th- March 18th
$150
Grades 4-6
Maximum Students: 10
Have you ever dreamed of creating a video game? In this course, we’ll dive into game development. Students will learn the fundamentals of game design, starting with HTML programming. During the course, we will use AI technology for storytelling and image creation, infusing unlimited options into game creation. We’ll also work on enhancing writing skills by coding trivia challenges and immersive choose-your-own-adventure games. Learners will have the opportunity to collaborate on a group game. Together, you'll practice the techniques learned throughout the course to craft a game that can be shared with friends and family. You don’t need any previous experience or special software; you’ll only need your creativity and a laptop!
Entrepreneurship
Tuesdays: 4:00-5:00 pm
February 6th-March 19th
$175
Grades 4-6
Maximum Students: 10
Have you ever wanted to start your own business or website? In this class for budding entrepreneurs, that’s exactly what you’ll do! You’ll work with a classmate to come up with a simple company idea, taking it as far as it will go before the class ends. You’ll create a business plan, enlist friends and family, and set up everything you need to be a junior entrepreneur: a first email address, a basic app or website, and a presentation. Ultimately, you’ll share your idea with friends and family, work hard to get a first customer, and present all your progress to the whole class. You’ll have a ton of fun and accomplish more than you ever have before!
Chess
Wednesdays: 4:00-5:00 pm
February 7th-March 20th
$175
Grades 4-6
Maximum Students: 10
In this class, students will learn the basics of chess, openings, and strategy. Beginning with free play to evaluate familiarity and comfort level, we will layer in skills and work with kids to learn to apply them to gameplay. Next, variant games are a great way to keep learners interested and make chess extra fun and playful. Throughout this program, we will work with your child to connect chess concepts, so they internalize the game's rules and overarching framework. Total beginners will have a blast as they gain chess experience. Advanced chess wizards will develop a deeper understanding of the game. Everyone will graduate with knowledge and joy for the game.
Weird Nature Science
Fridays: 4:00-5:00 pm
February 9th-March 22nd
$125
Grades 4-6
Maximum Students: 10
Have you ever wanted to be a scientist? Or to increase your understanding of the natural world? Well, you’re in luck! In this class, we’ll be learning about physics and the natural world through fun, easy science experiments in chemistry and physics. We’ll learn about states of matter, the animal and plant kingdoms, and how things we interact with in our everyday lives really work. This is the perfect club if you love science or engineering or just want to get a little messy after school.