OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLUSTERS GRADES 3 5

OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLUSTERS GRADES 3 - 5

DAY AT THE IMPROV Do you like the unexpected and amazing? Are you a quick thinker? Do you like to use your imagination and play games? Then A Day at the Improv is the experience for you. Build your confidence at performing in front of a live audience and have fun while you use your creativity! See you at A Day at the Improv!

ORIGAMI U How many ways can you fold a piece of paper? And, can you fold a piece of paper so it makes a piece of art. Here is your chance. No scissors, no glue, just your imagination and the ability to fold a piece of paper. There is no limit to what you can create! At Origami U you will create a sculpture using nothing but paper and the art of folding. Do you like to create? Do you like to make things with your hands? Then enroll today at Origami U and let your imagination guide your fingers!

GOOD MORNING OBAMA! Are you interested in current events and what is going on in the community around us? Have you ever wondered how reporters on TV investigate and share the news? Come join The Tiger Tribune! We will explore how to find current events and issues facing our community, and decide how to share news and ideas with the whole community. Investigating and reporting current events is a great way to teach others about important issues and help cause change in our community. Come be a part of our team and make a difference!

IN THE LOOP Do you like beautiful things? Would you like to make beautiful things? Do patterns interest you? Do you like working with your hands? Do want a great way to relax and still be creative? Then this experience is for you! Come join the In the Loop group and learn to crochet!

CREATIVE DRAWING EXPERIENCE Would you like to take a walk down the creative path, explore using lines, shading, texture, and color? Are you a detail person who likes to express ideas through drawing and sketching? Would you like to tell a story without using words? Then Creative Drawing Experience is for you! Come join us and allow your creativity to show itself!

PLAY TO WIN! Tired of losing at games? Want to be a winner? Come experience a variety of board games like Checkers, Connect 4, Clue, Cribbage and learn how to be the winner! Then it will be your turn to design and make your own game and share it with others. Take the challenge, be a winner!

STRONG BRIDGES Ever wonder what makes a bridge so strong? Learn about the different types of bridges, design and build your very own. You'll even get to test your bridge to see how much weight it can hold before it collapses! STRONG BRIDGES!

SELFIE STORIES Do you love taking selfies? Are you the photographer for your family and friends? Can you tell a story that cracks people up or makes them shed a tear? Do you want to explore technology and arts and crafts? If you answered yes to these questions then this cluster is for you. Join us as we explore photography, scrapbooking, digital technology and storytelling. Bring your creative ideas as you meet new people and gather new stories.

THE OBAMA TIMES Are you a curious person? Do you like to find out the who, the what, the when, and the how? Can you picture yourself as a reporter? Do you know how to tell a story through writing? Then being a reporter for the Obama Times is for you!

MAKING MAGICAL MUSIC Do you enjoy listening to music? Do you like to dance and sing along with your favorite song? Have you dreamed of becoming the next American Idol? If you answered yes to any of these questions than be sure to take advantage of this opportunity. In this occurrence, you will recreate, produce and perform your favorite musical experience using a variety of musical platforms.

SPACE CADETS Want to explore the final frontier? Want to investigate the planets and determine if humans can live on another planet? Then say goodbye to everyone here on Earth and blast off into space to explore. We will spend our time orbiting the solar system, investigating planets, satellites, space shuttles, rockets, the “nanorover” and black holes. We are looking forward to having you on our next expedition into space. Signing off.

PAY IT FORWARD Would you like to take action into the community? How do you like to spread joy and love to others around you? If you enjoy connecting with others and creating projects, this is the cluster for you! Join “Pay It Forward” to discover places in the community that thrive because of those who volunteer and get involved! Find out how your hard work has the ability to help others succeed and where you can make it happen!

TENNIS WITH COACH KYE We will: Listen to Music Hit red, orange, and green Tennis Balls Move fast and slow Serve Rally Smash Pick Tennis with Coach Kye and give this a try!

ROBOTICS INSTITUTE Are you interested in robotics? Would you like to know more about how robots work and what robots can do? Come join us at the Robotics Institute! You will have a chance to explore, build, and program Lego robots and create robots that can help others in our community! Along the way you will practice creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills. Be prepared to work hard as we explore the world of robotics!

FLOWER POWER Flower Power! - Do you think flowers are pretty? Do you like working with your hands? Are you creative? Would you like to design your own paper flower arrangements? Do you know that there are 100 ways to create paper flowers? - Come and join us and make flower power happen!

Be The Paramedic Do you stop and stare when an ambulance drives by? Do you wonder how the paramedics know what to do in an emergency? Have you ever thought of becoming a paramedic? Well, here is your chance! Learn about life saving skills and strategies to not only save a life but to prevent danger in the first place. Come join "Be The Paramedic" team and experience what it is like to save a life!

Resiliency: Bouncing Back! Do you want to know the secret to success? Are you ready to be the best you can be in school, at home and in life? Are you a risk taker? If not, do you want to be? If so, then Resiliency: Bouncing Back is the cluster for you. You have the power inside you to make a difference. Join us and find out how!