Prescott Community Center

Build, Create, and Explore on Early Release Days at Prescott! Keep the learning and fun going after school with hands-on programs designed to spark creativity and curiosity. Kids will dive into exciting activities like LEGO® builds, Movie Making, Drones, STEM/STEAM projects, and Robotics. Each session includes two engaging projects with a short break in between to recharge and connect with friends. Students can bring their lunch and drinks to Prescott at 12:30 PM before the class or arrive at the class at 1:00 PM. The class requires a minimum of 6 students two days (48 hours) before the class date. Please register early so you don't miss the fun! Friday, January 16th: Mining and Building - EPIC Minecraft® Do you think you know everything there is to know about Minecraft® and more? In Snapology’s EPIC Minecraft®, you are going to be put to the test. Your knowledge is going to be challenged in games of crafting and creating. What ideas can you create in EPIC Minecraft® - perhaps something that you never thought of before? Come see if your skills are worthy at Snapology's EPIC Minecraft®! Friday, February 6th: Animation Studio Create amazing movies with stop motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Children will work in teams to produce their very own movie, complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to a secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are! Friday, March 20th: Ninjas Kids will learn about the history, culture, skills, and tactics of ninja warriors. Kids will learn about shinobi through a variety of building activities, games, and projects! From translating their name to Japanese to learning about the importance of strength, concentration, and agility, students are bound to have a blast. Friday, April 3rd: Real World Robotics In Snapology's Real World Robotics class using LEGO® Spike Prime, participants will create robotic models inspired by real life robotic technologies. In doing so, they will learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming while having a blast exploring the world of robotic technologies as they build, learn, and play. Friday, May 15th: Fidget Spinner Workshop Fidget Spinners are both fun and mesmerizing, which explains why they’ve become a must-have item for kids! Snapology’s Fidget Spinner Workshop will teach your child how to make his or her own version of this popular toy using LEGO® bricks and how to best use it in their day-to-day lives. **Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay. This is a drop-off program.

Kids will build and explore the world of Pokémon as they create their own gyms, battles, and even their very own generation of Pokémon. They’ll also learn about real-world science through the habitats of the Pokémon. Kids will have a blast becoming the best Pokémon trainer ever! Each session will include two project activities with a 20-minute break in between. The class requires a minimum of 8 students two days before the class date. Please register earlier so you won't miss the fun! **Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay for this program.**

Step into a night of magic, music, and memories at Prescott Community Center’s Someone Special & Me Dance! Kids ages 5–10 are invited to bring someone special — a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, family member, or friend — for an unforgettable evening together. From the moment you arrive, the fun begins! Strike a pose at our photo booth, dance to upbeat music, play games, learn new moves, enjoy giveaways, and make memories you’ll be talking about long after the last song plays. This year’s theme is the Enchanted Forest, so dress to impress and wear your best dancing shoes! Be sure to bring a camera or phone to capture the magic — including a special photo at our whimsical photo booth. Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the evening to keep everyone energized for fun! Tickets are $15 per person. **A child must be accompanied by a paying adult.** **A child may be accompanied by more than one paying adult.**

The spoken word storytelling class incorporates the use of your five senses, the surrounding natural world, and the people you know to create a spoken word story, and the option to recite or perform it to the class. The instructor will start by performing two original spoken word pieces to show what spoken word is and how it is written to be performed live in front of an audience. Students will explore and express their five senses, the natural world (such as the ocean, deserts, their own backyard, and neighborhood), and the people in their lives (like parents, uncles, aunts, teachers, mentors, and themselves). Then, students will create their own spoken word piece and share it with others through reading or performing. The students will learn what makes a great performance: expression, eye contact, structured pauses, and VOLUME. Please bring a water bottle, a nut-free snack, pen or pencil, and notebook.

Join us for the Spring Solstice with a deeply restorative sound bath designed to help you pause, reflect, and reset. This immersive experience features the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Native American flutes, gongs, chimes, and other resonant instruments that invite the body and mind into deep relaxation. As the sounds wash over you, you may experience a sense of release, clarity, and renewed connection to the Earth — a gentle invitation to turn inward and welcome the return of spring.

The International Institute of New England (IINE) has been helping refugees and immigrants for over 100 years. Under the current administration's policies, this group and their access to essential services are heavily limited. Hear from IINE's Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer about how changes in federal policy and funding are affecting immigrant communities, what IINE is doing about it, and how you can help. The Groton-area-based Neighbor-to-Neighbor project collaborates with IINE to offer vital services for recent immigrants and refugees, including English language classes, food distribution, and mentorship. James Nehring, Paula Rayman, Lynn Courtney, and Lois Young will join us to discuss the project and encourage people to get involved and help others. The Prescott Community Center, Groton Neighbors, Groton Public Library, Groton Center, and First Parish Church of Groton cosponsor this program. This is a FREE program. Registration is required to attend.

Class members will explore speaking in front of others with the help of storytelling, singing, miming, short monologues, and will work on a presentation to share on the last day. Students of other ages may be able to participate at instructor’s discretion - email classes@riseartscollab.org. **Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay for this class. Parent/Guardian may wait outside of the classroom in the building.**

Join us for an evening of tasting and learning about US wines and their perfect pairings! We'll explore various types of wine, the appropriate glassware for each, the use of ice cubes, and how to match them with meals and cheese. Then, we'll learn and practice the basic steps of wine tasting: look, swirl, smell, taste, and savor. The wine list will feature a selection of Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Port! **Attendees should have food before arriving and drink responsibly. We will provide some snacks as well. You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.**

Explore the world of movement and music with your little one! Caregiver and child bond through shared movement games, sing-alongs, a story time break, and creative play throughout. This class is recommended for children ages 1-2.5 who are curious about movement and music but benefit from exploring new spaces and games with their caregiver. Children on the older end of the age range who are fairly independent would likely prefer Creative Movement with Tony instead (same day, same time!). Register under the Child's Name. One registration is good for 1 child and 1 adult. **Parent/Guardian is required to stay for this class.**

Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of cookie decorating! Perfect for beginners and intermediate decorators alike, this class covers the basics of royal icing, including outlining, flooding, and “wet on wet” techniques with multiple colors. Start on a practice sheet, then decorate your own Valentine-themed cookies. All materials, cookies, and frostings are provided—just show up and enjoy the fun! Each student will leave with six beautifully decorated cookies and a recipe to try their new skills at home. Cookies are baked in a residential kitchen that handles milk, egg, soy, wheat, tree nut, peanut, and fish ingredients. Cookies contain Wheat, milk, and egg. * The cookies we decorate in class may not be the cookies pictured above. * Class $40 | Material Fee $20

This course will help students execute paintings of their own subject matter. Guidance and critique from the teacher will focus on composition, color mixing, value and technique. Students will use photos to develop their own painting style. This course will allow students to grow their skills in a fun, supportive environment. Some watercolor experience is necessary. Here's what they are saying about Beth's Watercolor Painting Studio: "Beth encourages risk taking and gives constructive feedback. Love the class!" "Beth, our teacher was warm and very supportive. the class had great chemistry and I look forward to many more in the future." "Beth is a very helpful, talented teacher whose expertise and patience really helps each student." "Nice group of people with many supportive suggestions. Beth is great - she has a keen eye and gives great critiques to whole group in addition to specific advice when she walks around and meets with us individually." "I've been taking this class many times now, and each class, I still learn something new, thanks to Beth. She patiently consults with each of us several times during class, and provides valuable feedback and advice based on our individual styles which she distinctly recognizes. The excellent progress each of us has made in the group is clear evidence of this. Finally, the structure of the class promotes a supportive and warm group environment."

This course is for students that have taken my beginner watercolor class or have basic watercolor skills. The course will build on the basics of color mixing, composition, value and watercolor techniques. Through guided instruction and a step by step demonstration process, together we’ll paint various subjects. This will allow you to grow your skills in a fun, supportive environment. A material list will be supplied prior to the start of class. Materials are not included in the course registration fee. Here is what they are saying about Beth's Watercolor Painting: the Next Step: "Learned so much! Great opportunity to ask questions, try new skills and techniques." "What I liked best about the class was learning new skills, seeing the finished product, and it's an enjoyable time with the other ladies in the class." "It is one of my favorite days of the week! I look forward to learning something new from Beth, seeing my classmates, and watching our paintings develop throughout the weeks. Beth has a nice, calm, patient demeanor and she is wonderful to learn from." "Beth is simply excellent! She does a wonderful job explaining and demonstrating watercolor painting techniques and provides many examples and resources for independent practice to improve our painting skills. Beth has a structured approach along with a great sense of humor, allowing us all to be at ease as a beginner again!"